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Wed, 10 Aug 2022 09:50:08 +0100
BBC Eastenders star James Farrar 'heartbroken' after 'family member' is killed
Jack joined the cast of Eastenders in 2021 as the long lost brother of soap legend Sharon Watts.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
These banks in south London to close very soon- full list
SOME bank branches across south London are set to permanently close their doors.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
When it will next rain in south London according to Met Office
The end of this week is set to swing into another full-fledged heatwave, with a four-day amber warning for extreme temperatures from the UK Health Security Agency.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 17:42:19 +0100
Royal Mail strikes: Four day strike over August and September to take place, Union confirms
Over 115,000 Royal Mail postal workers will stage a series of strikes in the coming weeks amid a pay dispute.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 15:27:41 +0100
Dame Lynne Owens appointed as Met Police interim deputy commissioner
Dame Lynne Owens has been appointed the interim deputy commissioner of the Metropolitan Police.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 14:49:12 +0100
Mount Ephraim Road Streatham Hill: Flats damaged after fire
A garden patio has been destroyed and a number of flats have been damaged after a fire broke out in Streatham.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 14:54:46 +0100
Hosepipe ban for London amid heatwave says Thames Water
THAMES WATER has confirmed it will introduce a temporary hosepipe ban for London "in the coming weeks.”

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 12:22:03 +0100
Hour-by-hour Met Office forecast: Extreme heat
The Met Office has issued an amber extreme heat warning with temperatures expected to build through the week.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 10:32:33 +0100
London weather forecast: Met Office warns of extreme heat
Temperatures are set to reach mid 30's towards the end of the week.

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 05:00:00 +0100
South Londoners accuse charity of ‘Machiavelli’ tactics over parties
Residents have accused a South London charity of ‘Machiavelli’ tactics after they claim it failed to properly consult them about its plan to hold late night parties at a local club house.

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.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 14:33:45 +0100
Serena Williams hints at retirement from Tennis after US Open
The 23-time Grand Slam Tennis Champion has confirmed her plans to retire.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 14:04:03 +0100
Hosepipe ban UK: Thames Water restrictions to hit 15million homes amid heatwave
Thames Water is expected to announce the hosepipe ban in the coming weeks

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 13:43:28 +0100
BBC Eastenders' Samantha Womack reveals cancer diagnosis in Olivia Newton-John tribute
Olivia Newton-John died “peacefully” at her ranch in Southern California on Monday morning at the age of 73.

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 16:25:32 +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 15:22:32 +0100
Woman attacked on route 59 or 159 bus from Brixton Road
A woman has been left with a fractured eye socket after a man attacked her on a bus in Lambeth.

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 11:14:26 +0100
Vulnerable man, 33, missing from south London home
A vulnerable man is missing from his home in Lambeth.

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 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 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
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 00:05:00 +0100
Wandsworth house prices: Average house prices fall by £2,000
House prices in Wandsworth have gone down by an average of over £2,000 in the month of May, according to figures from the Land Registry.

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 11:59:48 +0100
Man arrested after indecent exposure incident on Clapham Common
A man has been arrested after allegedly exposing himself on Clapham Common yesterday.

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 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 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.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 08:45:14 +0100
Sadiq Khan faces legal action over police access to ULEZ camera
Campaigners against the expansion accused the Mayor of promoting " a huge increase in surveillance of Londoners".

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 20:37:53 +0100
Sir Keir Starmer breached MPs' Code of Conduct eight times, inquiry finds
An inquiry has revealed that Sir Keir Starmer has breached the MPs’ code of conduct on eight occasions.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 07:23:18 +0100
HPV vaccine could help women with pre-cancerous cells
Women who have pre-cancerous cells on their cervix may benefit from the HPV vaccine, a new study has suggested.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 14:47:59 +0100
Wandsworth: Drugs seized in Clapham Junction raid
Officers seized a huge amount of NOS along with a knife during a raid in Clapham Junction yesterday.



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