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Thu, 01 Sep 2022 09:44:25 +0100
Bill Turnbull, former BBC Breakfast host, dies aged 66 as family issues statement
The TV presenter and journalist appeared on BBC Breakfast from 2001 until 2016.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0100
SOLE challenge council over library cost of living support
Campaigners challenged Essex County Council over whether libraries will be used as a “sanctuary” from the cold during the cost of living crisis.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Union J star George Shelly to feature in Cinderella at Dartford’s Orchard Theatre
Union J star George Shelly will be making his pantomime debut as Prince Charming in Cinderella at the Orchard Theatre this Christmas.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at Wembley Stadium: Bag Policy and banned items
Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert is taking place at Wembley Stadium and we have the full list of all items that you can't bring into the venue.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Lewisham Mercedes Benz driver fined for not wearing a seatbelt
A Mercedes Benz driver from Lewisham has been fined after driving through Bromley without a seatbelt.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at Wembley Stadium: Line up, tickets, door times
Ahead of the tribute concert at the stadium, we've got everything you need to know from door times, support act and even the average price of a pint.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 03:00:00 +0100
Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at Wembley: Full line up
From members in iconic bands like Queen, Led Zepplin, Metallica, Blink 182 and many more, the concert is set to celebrate the life of the late drummer.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 09:49:16 +0100
Bill Turnbull death: BBC Breakfast colleagues Susanna Reid and Dan Walker lead tributes
Good Morning Britain Susanna Reid and Channel 5's Dan Walker have let tribute to Bill Turnbull after his death, aged 66.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 08:02:31 +0100
BrewDog criticises ‘clueless government’ as it prepares to close six bars
James Watt said it would be "simply impossible to get these bars even close to financial viability” in the foreseeable future.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 17:31:17 +0100
Orpington woman says husband accused of trying to kill her is 'lovely'
A 90-year-old woman whose husband is accused of trying to murder her after allegedly losing patience with caring for her said he was a “lovely man” who “adores” her.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 17:13:39 +0100
Man admits robbing cyclist Mark Cavendish and wife Peta
Cavendish said in a statement that his family were “extremely distressed” and “feared for their lives”.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 16:25:24 +0100
Sanderstead Care Centre blasted by care watchdog report
A South Croydon care home has been blasted after staff couldn’t hear residents crying out for help, a care watchdog report has revealed.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 15:50:00 +0100
Men rescued from van trapped in Wealdstone flooding
Two men were rescued from a van after a road was flooded.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 14:58:06 +0100
Lombard Road: Hotel Rafayel fire caused by hair dryer
A fire at a hotel in Battersea was caused by a guest leaving accidentally leaving a hairdryer on.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 14:33:49 +0100
£3 Cinema Tickets: How to get cheap tickets this Saturday
See some of the biggest movies of the year in cinemas for just £3 this weekend.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 14:31:39 +0100
Man stabbed sick wife in Orpington bed after ‘running out of patience’, court told
A 90-year-old man tried to murder his ailing wife as she slept after he “ran out of patience” with caring for her, a court has heard.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 12:45:58 +0100
Man suffers ‘nasty attack’ during Southwark watch theft
A man who was assaulted and had his watch stolen in a “nasty attack” as he was followed home after a night out in London was “lucky not to sustain serious injuries”, police have said, as the tally of watch thefts in the capital this year cont...

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 12:39:16 +0100
New Malden: WWII bomb found in Poplar Grove garden
Residents were evacuated from their homes in New Malden yesterday (August 31) after an unexploded WWII bomb was found in a garden.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 15:29:56 +0100
Dartford Heath fires: Police urge vigilance amid suspicions
Police have urged people to "stay vigilant" following a number of suspicious fires in Dartford Heath in recent weeks.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 12:27:10 +0100
Man punched twice in 'unprovoked' Borehamwood assault
A man was verbally abused and punched in an attack that police believe was unprovoked.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 12:23:22 +0100
Motorcyclist dies after crash with ambulance in Purely
A motorcyclist has died after a crash with an ambulance that was on its way to an emergency in Purley.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 12:10:00 +0100
Man punched twice in 'unprovoked' Borehamwood assault
A man was verbally abused and punched in an attack that police believe was unprovoked.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 12:07:02 +0100
Mouse droppings found in St Saviour’s Primary School kitchen
THE caterer for a Walthamstow primary school was fined £40,000 after “ingrained dirt and mouse droppings” were found in the school’s kitchen.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 12:09:12 +0100
Biggin Hill: Fire damages Melody Road home
A fire in Bromley has damaged half of the first floor of a semi-detached house in Biggin Hill.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 11:43:21 +0100
The Brent Cross Community Fund awards £40,000
Community funding of £40,000 has been shared between 11 charities that will help one project provide free skateboarding sessions.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 11:35:44 +0100
Enfield Mayor holds domestic violence awareness day
Enfield’s first Ghanaian mayor is aiming to tackle domestic violence by raising awareness of the issue and encouraging victims to come forward.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 11:21:13 +0100
Brook Road Thornton Heath: Man taken to hospital with head injuries
A man aged in his 40s was taken to hospital with head injuries after a fight in Thornton Heath.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 10:56:46 +0100
The Totteridge Academy students celebrate GCSE results
Students from The Totteridge Academy look forward to doing their A-levels after GCSE success.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 10:35:04 +0100
Frognal Corner Sidcup: Four taken to hospital after crash
Four people, including a police officer, have been injured after a suspect vehicle crashed in Sidcup while involved in a police pursuit.

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 08:52:39 +0100
Man who crashed in police chase before running away jailed
A man who crashed into another vehicle during a police chase and then tried to run away has been jailed.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 06:10:00 +0100
Kids under 4 admitted to A&E for drug and alcohol use
More than 400 children were admitted to Essex A&Es after drinking alcohol or taking drugs in the last year, with the youngest under four years old.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Call to restore 84 bus between Potters Bar and New Barnet
An MP is lobbying to restore part of a bus route that was axed earlier this year.

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.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Plumstead mum calls for teen hospital care improvement after son’s death
A mum from Plumstead is calling for a review on the treatment of teens under hospital care after she lost her beloved son to a rare form of cancer in February earlier this year.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
The businesses in Bexley that pay a ‘real’ living wage – higher than minimum wage
We’ve rounded up the businesses in Bexley that are signed up to the voluntary living wage scheme.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Merton man paid £5,000 council tax for house he never owned after bailiff threats
A South London man paid £5,000 in council tax for a house he never owned after bailiffs threatened to take away his car.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 15:57:34 +0100
Jury discharged meaning as Ryan Giggs faces possible retrial following no jury verdict
The former Manchester United footballer had been on trial for four weeks but the jury has failed to reach any verdicts.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 14:42:42 +0100
What is Heardle Decades? Test yourself on 80s, 90s, 00s music with the musical Wordle game
2022 truly has the been the year for daily internet games like Wordle and us music fans are spoiled for choice.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 14:41:04 +0100
FSA warning over disease causing bacteria linked to meningitis and sepsis
Lidl issued a recall over the disease causing bacteria this month

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 14:37:04 +0100
Parents urged to take action over expected asthma attack rise as school return
Asthma and Lung UK said that year-on-year there are spikes in hospital admissions for asthma attacks in September

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 14:35:17 +0100
A poo transplant to be offered for C.diff superbug infections, saving the NHS thousands
Poo transplants are to be offered to hundreds of patients suffering from a 'superbug' to help tackle their infections.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 09:59:50 +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.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 09:44:42 +0100
Energy crisis: Brits could pay £5 just to turn oven on for Sunday roast by 2023
The price cap is predicted to rise to around £5,600 in January which will have a huge impact on day-to-day life.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 22:06:54 +0100
Waltham Forest College celebrates 2022 GCSE results
Students of all ages celebrated GCSE success at Waltham Forest College.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 19:00:55 +0100
West Hatch High School celebrates record GCSE success
Students at a Chingford school overcame the disruption of the Covid pandemic to achieve record results.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 18:25:17 +0100
Harlow MP wants 'social tariff' amid cost of living crisis
Harlow’s MP has called for a new social tariff as he warned that many businesses will not last due to the cost of living.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 17:51:37 +0100
Outdoor exhibition shows Epping Forest's role as green space for London
An outdoor exhibition that highlights the essential role played by London’s parks and open spaces will open at Epping Forest this week.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 17:18:34 +0100
Planned Epping Forest road closures including Chigwell and Harlow
Drivers may find their journeys disrupted due to temporary road closures across Epping Forest for roadworks in September.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 17:11:20 +0100
Last chance to see Treasure Island on stage at Greenwich Theatre
Four actors are playing more than 30 roles in the stage adaptation of Treasure Island, currently showing at Greenwich Theatre.



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