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Wed, 31 Aug 2022 09:42:31 +0100
Boris Johnson defends record on crime reduction in Lewisham visit
Boris Johnson appeared to defend the police from accusations of being “too woke”, as he used his final days as Prime Minister to stress his record on tackling crime.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
People seen driving off with litres of water from Croydon cemetery
Concerned Croydon residents have called the council after witnessing people driving off with litres of water from a local cemetery.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 15:41:35 +0100
Sutton Council project cost increases by millions before work starts
A Sutton Council regeneration project has already increased in cost by £14million before any physical work has started.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 14:39:51 +0100
Government approves 'monster' scrapyard plans on south London street
The government has approved plans for a giant scrapyard dubbed a “monstrosity” by locals at the end of a South London street. Housing secretary Marcus Jones overturned Lambeth Council’s decision to block the 1,915 sqm metal recycling centre fol...

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 11:36:16 +0100
Man taken to hospital after assault in Thornton Heath
A man has been taken to hospital after being assaulted in broad daylight in Thornton Heath.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 10:41:27 +0100
Viral video shows revellers crash through bus stop at Notting Hill Carnival
Shared footage shows partygoers at Notting Hill Carnival dancing on top of the bus stop before collapsing.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 10:10:33 +0100
Police horse dies after collapsing at Notting Hill Carnival
The police horse named Sandown died after collapsing at Notting Hill Carnival.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 09:42:50 +0100
Notting Hill Carnival: Man, 21, dies after stabbing
Metropolitan Police have said that although Notting Hill Carnival was positive, many violent incidents occurred.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Why major lottery wins go unclaimed
Almost every month there are urgent calls for people to check their lottery tickets. Time and time again prizes go unclaimed. What are the reasons for people not claiming their funds?

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 20:52:28 +0100
Eurostar to scrap Disneyland Paris direct trains to and from London due to Brexit
The high-speed rail service will stop operating the holidaymaker route from June 5 2023.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
When is The Voice UK 2022? Here's when the ITV talent show starts, how to watch and more
The ITV singing contest has shaken things up ahead of its 11th series run.

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 13:09:30 +0100
Purley War Memorial Hospital in South Croydon expands surgical hub
Purley War Memorial Hospital has expanded its surgical hub inside the Purley Elective Centre to help bust COVID-19 backlogs.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 14:05:11 +0100
Runners remember Grenfell victims as Notting Hill Carnival kicks off
Victims of the Grenfell Tower disaster were remembered at the official launch of the Notting Hill Carnival as the event returned to the streets of west London for the first time since 2019.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 11:29:14 +0100
Concerns for Croydon woman who went missing yesterday
Police are concerned for a Croydon woman who went missing yesterday.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
London's worst postcodes for phone scams revealed
New research has revealed the postcodes in London that are most affected by phone scams.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 22:01:00 +0100
Ricky Butcher Eastenders: Sid Owen returns to popular BBC soap after 10 years away
The actor previously starred in the beloved BBC series from 1988 until 2000 and even made occasional appearances until 2012.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 19:53:11 +0100
Leeds Festival boy dies: Schoolboy dies at music event as police launch investigation
A police investigation is currently underway into whether he had taken an ecstasy tablet at the major music event.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 17:20:35 +0100
Eastenders Dot Cotton: BBC soap to pay tribute to June Brown in special funeral episode
The BBC has confirmed that the residents of Albert Square will gather for a funeral in a "special episode airing this winter".

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 16:24:44 +0100
ITV Ridley: Adrian Dunbar new series cast, what time and channel it is on and more
The Gaffer is back. Here's how you can watch Adrian Dunbar's new crime drama series on ITV.

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 12:44:48 +0100
Ashvin Luximon: Former EastEnders actor dies aged 38
Ashvin appeared on the show between 1999 and 2003 as Asif Malik

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 15:38:56 +0100
43 arrested after Just Stop Oil protesters target London petrol stations
Forty-three climate activists were arrested after petrol stations across London were sabotaged, police said.

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 13:05:00 +0100
August Bank Holiday: Bin collection times across South East London
Check to see when you're local area will have its bin collecting over the bank holiday period.

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 09:59:50 +0100
Just Stop Oil protesters target London petrol stations
Climate group Just Stop Oil said 51 of its supporters are disrupting seven petrol stations across London.

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 08:11:11 +0100
London Tube closures August 26 weekend: See the full list
Check the London Underground services this weekend before heading out this weekend.

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Notting Hill Carnival 2022: Check the Met Office weather forecast
Don't get caught out by the weather and check the forecast for the Notting Hill Carnival this weekend.

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 14:05:35 +0100
Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton announce they're expecting their first child
The couple won Strictly Come Dancing in 2018 and have now shared they are expecting their first child together.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 07:16:36 +0100
GCSE results day 2022: Recap from south London schools
Students across schools in south London are receiving their GCSE results today.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 09:31:36 +0100
Camilla's cousin Charles Villiers found dead in London hotel room
His body was reportedly discovered by a maid in the Durrants Hotel in London's Marylebone.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 16:27:36 +0100
Croydon tram workers to stage three-day strike in dispute over pay
Members of Aslef on London Tramlink, based in Croydon, will walk out on September 12, following strikes in June and July.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 15:15:02 +0100
Met defends handling of Owami Davies case against suggestions of ‘racial bias'
The Metropolitan Police has defended its handling of Owami Davies’ disappearance against suggestions of racial bias, revealing the case was its biggest missing person investigation this year.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 14:30:00 +0100
South London GCSE results 2022: Pictures from day
South London students are receiving GCSE results today. having sat exams for the first time in two years due to the pandemic.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 13:55:00 +0100
Notting Hill Carnival 2022: Nearby tube stations and how to get there
Find out the best route on how to get to Notting Hill Carnival.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 11:20:00 +0100
Notting Hill Carnival: What's the parade route and schedule?
Check to see what time the carnival kicks off and what route the parade is taking.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Nature Notes: Familiar plant is not a native
AS summer wears on and most wild flowers begin to fade, this is when the Michaelmas daisy comes into its own and serves as a vital source of pollen for butterflies and bees, many of which are stocking up energy reserves prior to hibernation.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 09:28:07 +0100
Notting Hill Carnival 2022: Road closures to look out for
The August Bank Hoilday weekend will see the return of the much loved Notting Hill Carnival.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 18:23:52 +0100
UK Weather: Met Office issue yellow thunderstorm warning for London and South East England
The weather warning is in place from midnight until 3 pm on Thursday, August 25.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Children have been playing in Croydon stream polluted with sewage
Children have been playing in a Croydon stream polluted with sewage that “smells like drains” and has wet wipes lining its banks.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Crystal Palace Selhurst Park revamp plans set back two more weeks
Crystal Palace’s plans to revamp Selhurst Park have been set back another 2 weeks as locals have been given more time to oppose the blueprint.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 11:27:02 +0100
Lloyds, Bank of Scotland and Halifax down: Lloyds banking group facing app outages
Customers of the Lloyds banking group have been reporting outages with their services this morning.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 17:06:34 +0100
Owami Davies: Police watchdog to take no action over Met Police investigation
The police watchdog has said it will take no further action over the Metropolitan Police investigation into missing nurse Owami Davies.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 15:20:57 +0100
Croydon boy charged with murder after Kent man stabbed
Two boys have been charged with murder after a 20-year-old man was stabbed to death in Tonbridge.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 15:21:29 +0100
London bus drivers to strike over August Bank Holiday set to affect Notting Hill Carnival
Trade union Unite said 1,600 drivers at bus company London United would strike on Sunday and Monday.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 14:07:41 +0100
Dozens arrested after M25 fuel pumps damaged
Thirty-one people were arrested after demonstrators blocked petrol stations and sabotaged fuel pumps at four M25 service stations on Wednesday morning.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 11:02:11 +0100
Galpin's Road Thornton Heath: More households allowed back
More, but not all, households are allowed to return home after a gas explosion which killed a four-year-old girl more than two weeks ago at a home in Thornton Heath.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 09:47:34 +0100
London Hosepipe ban: What you can and can't do
Millions of customers across London will be affected by the Thames Water hosepipe ban.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 09:57:14 +0100
Beulah Road Thornton Heath: Motorbike and car crash
A pillion passenger is seriously injured after a motorbike and car crash in Thornton Heath.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 09:27:58 +0100
Thames Water hosepipe ban comes into effect in London
Thames Water, which supplies 15 million people, has put in place a hosepipe ban which comes into effect today.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon's low traffic neighbourhoods update
Drivers could soon face fines in Croydon streets which were previously blocked by planters as lockable bollards and traffic cameras will be installed in a bid to stop rat run drivers.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 07:18:12 +0100
Facebook down: Why is my news feed showing posts to celebrities
Facebook users have been reporting issues with their service this morning as their homepage has not been showing regular posts.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 06:44:52 +0100
Hosepipe ban UK: Thames Water restrictions to hit 15million homes today
Thames Water said water levels in its reservoirs were “much lower than usual” when it announced the ban



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