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Tue, 09 Aug 2022 09:49:07 +0100
Thornton Heath children write tributes after 'gas explosion'
Children have written touching tributes in chalk on the ground near the scene where a young girl died following an explosion in Croydon.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 09:33:11 +0100
London bus drivers to walk out same day as Tube strike
The two strikes will coincide, leaving commuters to expect travel chaos across the region.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 09:32:55 +0100
Thornton Heath neighbours want answers after 'gas explosion'
A community in south London is searching for answers after a young girl was killed in a suspected gas explosion.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 09:36:34 +0100
Beckenham and Croydon men jailed over gun offences
A man from Beckenham and a man from Croydon have been jailed over firearms offences after a police dog helped catch them.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Met Office forecast amid south London heatwave
South London is braced for another heatwave that will last longer than July’s record-breaking hot spell, with highs of up to 35C expected next week, forecasters have said.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 08:32:20 +0100
Galpin's Road Thornton Heath house fire explosion: Recap
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 21:04:40 +0100
Olivia Newton-John dies aged 73 from breast cancer as John Travolta leads tributes
John Travolta has led tributes as Olivia Newton-John dies at the age of 73.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 16:59:52 +0100
Sutton Vale Road: ground floor damaged by house fire
Part of the ground floor of a house in Sutton has been damaged by a fire.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 16:25:32 +0100
Thornton Heath: Police investigation into Croydon house explosion
A child has died and four others have been injured after a terraced home collapsed following an explosion and fire in south London.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 15:22:22 +0100
Thornton Heath: Kids who lived in Croydon house 'lively' and 'happy'
A resident has described the children who lived in a house which collapsed amid an explosion in Thornton Heath as “lively” and “happy”.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 15:10:44 +0100
Charities condemn ‘shocking’ child strip searches by Met Police
Charities have condemned the “shocking” number of children who have been strip searched by the Metropolitan Police without an appropriate adult present.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 14:20:32 +0100
Thornton Heath: Child dies in Croydon house explosion
A child has died at the scene of a house explosion in Croydon, London Ambulance Service has confirmed.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 13:17:31 +0100
Thornton Heath: Girl, 4, feared missing after Croydon house explosion
A four-year-old girl is feared missing after a terraced home collapsed following an explosion, according to neighbours.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 12:34:27 +0100
Galpin's Road Croydon Thornton Heath: Three injured
Firefighters are searching for a "missing person", while three have potentially life-threatening injuries after an explosion at a home in Croydon.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 11:38:11 +0100
Galpin's Road Thornton Heath: Three kids rescued from rubble
Three people have been rescued after a house collapsed amid a fire and explosion in Croydon.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 10:41:23 +0100
Galpin's Road Thornton Heath house fire: Pictures from scene
A house has collapsed amid a fire and explosion in Croydon.

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 20:40:52 +0100
Grease actress Olivia Newton-John dies aged 73 from breast cancer, her husband confirms
Olivia Newton-John has died at the age of 73, her husband has confirmed.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 19:46:31 +0100
Britney Spears and Elton John's Hold Me Closer: Pop icons collaborate on new song
The most epic pop collaboration is on the way in the form of a Britney Spears and Sir Elton John collaboration.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 17:23:09 +0100
Andrew Tate Big Brother: White Ribbon calls on TikTok to remove kickboxer from platform
Andrew Tate's videos have been described as “extremely misogynistic” that could have “concerning” long term effects.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 13:11:52 +0100
BBC Eastenders reveals new actress for role of Jack Branning's daughter Amy Mitchell
Dadd’s debut scenes will air on Tuesday, August 9 with beeb bosses teasing that the character will be involved in “significant" upcoming scenes.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 12:54:56 +0100
Thornton Heath explosion: 40 firefighters on scene as house collapses in Croydon
Firefighters were called to the scene in Galpin’s Road in Thornton Heath shortly after 7am on Monday.

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 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 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 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
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 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 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
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 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.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 15:00:00 +0100
Rail passengers warned of fresh rail strike set to cause further disruption
Rail passengers are being warned of new disruption to services due to a planned strike by train drivers at nine companies.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 08:36:18 +0100
Rail passengers warned of fresh rail strike set to cause further disruption
Rail passengers are being warned of new disruption to services due to a planned strike by train drivers at nine companies.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0100
Why do wasps follow you? How to avoid being chased by wasps this summer
During August and September wasps turn their attentions to sweet food making them much more of a nuisance.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 15:13:46 +0100
Westcombe Avenue Croydon: Garages destroyed by fire
Two garages have been destroyed after a fire broke out in Croydon earlier today.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 08:05:00 +0100
Westlife at Wembley Stadium: Bag Policy and Banned items
Westlife is heading to Wembley Stadium and we have the full list of all items that you can't bring into the venue.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Westlife at Wembley Stadium: Everything you need to know
Westlife is heading to Wembley Stadium and we have everything you need to know from support acts to door times.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 07:22:18 +0100
London Tube closures August 5-7: See the full list
Check the London Underground services before heading out this weekend.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 06:34:00 +0100
Croydon residents feel like they live 'in prison' as lift breaks for months
Elderly Croydon residents feel like they live “in prison” as their lift has been broken for months.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Met Office south London weekend forecast: Hot sunshine
Londoners can look forward to warm, sunny weather this August weekend, according to the Met Office forecast.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 14:30:00 +0100
Nature Notes: The spread of the tiger moth
AT a time when we are deeply worried about the steep decline in our butterfly and moth populations, there is one scrap of good news and that concerns the Jersey tiger moth (pictured).

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 13:13:12 +0100
Parents urged to watch out for radicalisation signs during school holidays
Police are warning parents and carers to keep an eye out for signs of radicalisation during the school summer holiday.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 12:36:12 +0100
Fourth man arrested in Owami Davies missing person investigation 
A FOURTH man has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of a student nurse - last seen in West Croydon.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 12:35:35 +0100
Witnesses to Croydon stop and search urged to come forward
A police watchdog is appealing for witnesses to the mistaken stop and search of a 14-year-old black schoolboy who was bundled to the ground and handcuffed.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 09:24:26 +0100
Marks & Spencer, Aldi and Co-op stop selling disposable BBQs over wildfire risk
Supermarkets have stopped selling disposable BBQs amid a warning for the London Frie Brigade.



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