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Mon, 08 Aug 2022 08:32:20 +0100
Galpin's Road in Thornton Heath: Live updates explosion
Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters have been called to a fire and explosion on Galpin's Road in Thornton Heath.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 09:36:10 +0100
Owami Davies: New plea after last confirmed Croydon sighting
Detectives investigating the disappearance of a student nurse have appealed for information a month on from the last confirmed sighting of her.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 09:19:34 +0100
Galpin's Road Thornton Heath: House collapses in explosion
A house has collapsed amid a fire and explosion in Croydon.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Erith mum ‘worried for safety’ of son at King Henry School  
A MUM is concerned for the safety of her son who attends a school in Erith which was rated inadequate by Ofsted.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
JD renews partnership with Crystal Palace for Selhurst Park
JD has renewed its partnership with Crystal Palace for the 2022/23 football season.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 09:51:38 +0100
UK Heatwave: Highs of 35C to hit as ‘prolonged’ dryness hits the UK
Britain is bracing for another heatwave, with this one lasting longer than July’s record-breaking spell.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 09:50:23 +0100
Eurovision 2023 host city shortlist to be revealed on BBC this week
A number of cities have already declared an interest in hosting Eurovision 2023, including London, Newcastle, Glasgow and Manchester.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 09:49:27 +0100
Cost of living: Government support not enough for low income households
Government support for low-income households amid the cost-of-living crisis falls short of offsetting the losses they face, with some up to £1,600 worse off

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 09:46:56 +0100
Brits heading to Spain warned over new air-conditioning rule set to leave them 'roasted'
The crackdown means tourists will no longer be able to cool down in public spaces as tourism bosses slam the move.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 09:43:28 +0100
Cost of living crisis: Iceland is giving £30 vouchers away to pensioners
Iceland has announced it will be giving pensioners a £30 voucher to help assist with the rising cost of living.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 09:41:05 +0100
Martin Lewis warning to holidaymakers over EU roaming charges
Mobile phone operators should be forced to make their rules around data roaming in the EU clearer, MoneySavingExpert.com said

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 08:45:35 +0100
Deborah James’ ‘crippling panic attacks’ stopped following cancer diagnosis
Dame Deborah James, known by her social media handle Bowel Babe, died on June 28 at the age of 40 after suffering from bowel cancer.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 19:19:17 +0100
Three Harlow parks receive Green Flag awards in 2022
Three Harlow parks have been placed among the best green spaces in the world after receiving Green Flag awards once ahain.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 18:58:43 +0100
Police name Leytonstone stabbing victim Ghulam Sadiq
A teenager who died after a stabbing has been named.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 18:07:00 +0100
Wild Things: A new buzzword to add to our nature vocabulary
Our Wild Things columnist Eric Brown spotlights a new book identifying the vital species ripe for reintroduction in Britain and explaining exactly why we should all welcome them back.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 14:23:00 +0100
Station Road South Norwood: Man found unresponsive dies
A MAN in his 40s has died after being found unresponsive in South Norwood.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 13:13:12 +0100
Lewisham woman missing from Forest Hill mental health facility
Police have launched an urgent appeal to help find a missing woman from Lewisham.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100
The lost pubs of south east London- from Bon Bonne to the Greyhound
THERE is no denying that us south east Londoners know how to have a great night out.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 11:41:54 +0100
Fifth man arrested in Owami Davies missing person investigation
A FIFTH man has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of a student nurse - last seen in West Croydon.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 10:59:15 +0100
Man dies after collision in Stanmore
A man has died after being hit by a vehicle.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 10:50:40 +0100
Bexley Road Eltham crash: Person taken to hospital
A PERSON has been taken to hospital after a crash between two cars in Eltham.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 09:51:35 +0100
Woolwich Common fire: Scrubland destroyed
TWO hectares of shrubland have been left destroyed after a fire in Woolwich.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
The cheapest places for petrol in south east London
We’ve rounded up the cheapest fuel stations in each south east London borough within a five mile radius.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Londoners who would grass on their neighbour if there was a hosepipe ban
Parched parts of England are facing a hosepipe ban amid very dry conditions and ahead of another predicted heatwave.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Surbiton teacher set for gruelling challenge after boyfriend's cancer diagnosis
A PE teacher living in Surbiton is set to take part in a gruelling 10k swim for charity after her boyfriend was diagnosed with a brain tumour.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Best Sunday roasts in Dartford
One of the best things about the weekend is looking forward to a glorious roast on a Sunday.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bromley Council destroys Beckenham Guerrilla Garden for second time
Kiran Vaidya, a gardener from Beckenham, has been left feeling upset and frustrated after finding his guerrilla garden destroyed by Bromley Council contractors for the second time.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Greenwich man fined after drink driving in Chislehurst
A man from Greenwich has been ordered to pay a fine and complete unpaid work, after he was caught drink-driving in Chislehurst.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bexleyheath driver clocked doing almost double speed limit in Greenwich
THE driver of a LEVC has landed a huge fine after being caught speeding almost double the road limit in Greenwich.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 00:05:00 +0100
Bromley house prices: Average house prices rise by £6,000
The latest data from the government department reveals that in May 2022 average house prices in Bromley reached £498,720.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Sutton house prices: Average house prices rise by £2,000
The latest data from the government department reveals that in May 2022 average house prices in Sutton reached £427,274.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 15:53:46 +0100
Adrian Dunbar new series: What we know about ITV's Ridley from release date to trailer
Missing Line of Duty? Here's everything we know about Adrian Dunbar's new crime series.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 14:25:25 +0100
Maya Jama and Ben Simmons split: TV presenter splits from NBA star after a year together
TV presenter Maya Jama and Ben Simmons have reportedly split after a year together.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 12:53:06 +0100
Dame Deborah James leaves heart-breaking final letter for children and husband
Dame Deborah James told her children to “marry only for love” in a letter she wrote to them and her husband before her death.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 14:56:00 +0100
Longleigh Lane Bexleyheath: Aftermath of grass fire
DEVASTATING pictures show the aftermath of a two-hectare grass fire in Bexleyheath.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 14:42:09 +0100
Archie Battersbee dies after life support withdrawn
ARCHIE Battersbee’s family say that he has died after his life support was withdrawn earlier today.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 12:26:12 +0100
Creek Road Greenwich shooting: Watchdog launches probe
The police watchdog has opened an investigation after a man was shot by police during a “serious incident” in Greenwich.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 11:11:18 +0100
Dartford Heath: Firefighters tackle grassland fire
Firefighters have tackled a grassland fire in Dartford Heath.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 10:54:10 +0100
Moulding Lane Lewisham burglaries: Hunt for two men
POLICE have launched an appeal following a series of burglaries at a block of flats in Lewisham.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 10:23:16 +0100
West Street Erith: Pictures from scene as man taken to hospital
A MAN in his 30s has been taken to hospital after being found with knife wounds in Erith.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 05:01:00 +0100
Bexley house prices: Average house prices rise by £4,000
The latest data from the government department reveals that in May 2022 average house prices in Bexley reached £396,992.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 05:01:00 +0100
Take a look inside this £400,000 unique home in Dartford on Rightmove
The two bed, semi-detached home has an impressive bar and is on sale now.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
M&S plans to hire more than 130 staff at new Croydon store
Marks and Spencer has revealed plans to hire more than 130 staff at a huge new Croydon store.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Things you could do in 1980s south east London that you can't do now
We saw News Shopper readers get a little nostalgic last week as we asked them to cast their minds back to the 80s.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Met Office weather forecast for London: Hour-by-hour sun
The dry spell across the UK continues, as south Londoners are set to face highs of 25 degrees in some areas this weekend.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Greenwich: best boozers to visit in the sun
The sun is shining this weekend, and what better way to celebrate than to enjoy a cold beverage at a Greenwich pub Greenwich is a hotspot for boozers and delicious cuisines – with hidden gems scattered across the historical London area.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
11 best places to eat in Bromley according to Tripadvisor reviews
Here are 11 of the best places to eat in Bromley according to Tripadvisor reviews.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Fight to save iconic Balham neon sign
South Londoners have thrown their support behind a mum-of-one fighting to save an iconic neon sign in Balham that welcomed locals home.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Fireaway pizza takeaway opens East Sheen store
A popular pizza takeaway chain opened its latest branch in East Sheen this week.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 00:05:00 +0100
Croydon house prices: Average house prices rise by £1,000
The latest data from the government department reveals that in May 2022 average house prices in Croydon reached £419,335.



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