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Sun, 04 Sep 2022 08:00:00 +0100
The Loughton church imported as 'flat pack' from Scandinavia
High Beech Road, Loughton c1905 showing the Forest Hall mission church.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Hendon office block extension approved in The Burroughs
Plans to extend an office block have been given the go-ahead despite concerns over the impact on neighbours living in a conservation area.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Enfield 10-year-old climbs Snowdon for late Somalian grandad
An Enfield 10-year-old was driven to action after learning about famine in his late grandfather’s home country.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 05:20:00 +0100
Bromley house prices: Average house prices soar by £11,000
The latest data from the government department reveals that in June 2022 average house prices in Bromley reached £508,544.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
5 best places for vegan food in Greenwich according to Tripadvisor reviews
See where you can find the best vegan food in Greenwich.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
List of NHS job vacancies in London available from end of June
More than 30,000 vacancies at the NHS were available in London at the end of June, according to latest figures.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
South east London homes could spend thousands on energy from October
The average household in south east London could spend thousands per year on their energy bill when the new price cap comes into effect in October, analysis suggests.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Best Sunday roasts in Bromley
It is the end of the week and you know what that means – roast day.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0100
South East London average life expectancy age revealed
A new map has revealed the average life expectancy age in the regions of South East London.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 09:13:44 +0100
Stats For Spotify: Dive into your listening habits and see your top genre, artist and more
Stats For Spotify lets you analyse your music habits over time, revealing top artists, genres, tracks and even showing your recently played songs.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 17:23:03 +0100
The Great British Bake Off 2022: Meet the London contestants
This year’s Great British Bake Off contestants have been revealed – here’s whose heading into the tent from the capital.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 16:19:56 +0100
Missing Dartford man last seen on Dartford River Crossing
A 54-year-old man is missing from his home in Dartford.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 14:52:16 +0100
Barnet Council permits homes on Mill Hill Green Belt
A development on green belt land has been waved through by councillors seeking to address the “desperate” need for affordable homes in Barnet.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 15:12:41 +0100
Rosa’s Thai restaurant opens in Wimbledon Hill Road
A new Thai restaurant will be opening its doors in Wimbledon next week.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 13:11:48 +0100
Lewisham ranked most stressful borough for commuting in London
Lewisham has been ranked as the most stressful borough for commuting, according to new data.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 11:48:15 +0100
Three arrested after cannabis, cash and knife found in Greenwich
Three people have been arrested after cannabis and cash were found within the petrol cap of a moped in Greenwich.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Compare pictures of the same east London road 50 years apart
What a difference 50 years makes? These photos of Old Church Road, Chingford, were taken 50 years apart.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Plans for homes on New Southgate Grove Road Church Hall site
A disused church hall could be demolished to make way for 24 new homes under plans drawn up by a developer.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Great Dunmow woman donates hair in memory of son
A woman has raised more than a £1,000 for charity and donated her hair to children with cancer in memory of her son.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Battersea dog owner jailed after RPSCA rescue both dogs
A woman from Battersea has been jailed for 35 weeks for leaving her dog trapped for three days after it fell down the shaft of a riser cupboard.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bexley house prices: Average house prices rise by £1,000
The latest data from the government department reveals that in June 2022 average house prices in Bexley reached £395,012.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bromley: Search for painting lost at Old Church School Halls art exhibition
A woman from Bromley is searching for her painting that was lost at an amateur art exhibition.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Number of people in south east London who cycled last year
All but two of the south east London boroughs had a decrease in those who cycled once a week last year, new data shows.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 20:18:36 +0100
Dave Grohl gives tearful tribute at Taylor Hawkins Wembley concert
Dave Grohl has given a tearful tribute to friend & Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins on stage at Wembley Stadium tonight.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 19:10:50 +0100
Tributes to Taylor Hawkins at Wembley gig including Elton John & Dave Chappelle
Sir Elton John and Dave Chappelle have paid tribute to Taylor Hawkins at Wembley Stadium concert saying “don’t ever forget him”.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 18:32:01 +0100
Watch Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at Wembley Stadium live
Millions around the world are tuning in to watch the first tribute concert to Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins.

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 17:07:56 +0100
Epping Forest charity 3Food4U gives stationery supplies to children
The largest emergency food agency in Epping Forest is privileged to be able to support so many families through these challenging times, not only with food, clothes and essentials but also free school supplies.

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 17:38:01 +0100
Catford man charged with multiple offences in Welwyn Garden City
A man from Catford has been charged with multiple offences that occurred in Welwyn Garden City.

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 16:31:18 +0100
Wanted man arrested after alleged assault in south east London
A man has been arrested after reports of allegedly assaulting his partner who is pregnant.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 04:17:22 +0100
Epping St John’s C of E School GCSE results 2022
Teenagers who navigated the pandemic as they prepared for their GCSE exams have “performed beyond all expectations”.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 22:41:52 +0100
Braeside School 2022 GCSE results
Every one of a school's GCSE students earned a place at their preferred sixth form or college.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 22:16:14 +0100
Hannah makes it a perfect nine in 10 GCSE subjects
A schoolgirl shared the secret of her success after getting the perfect score in her GCSEs.

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 15:24:35 +0100
Dartford house prices: Average house prices soar by £13,000
The latest data from the government department reveals that in June 2022 average house prices in Dartford reached £364,864.

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 14:47:17 +0100
Concerns for welfare of missing Thornton Heath girl
An 11-year-old girl is missing from her home in Thornton Heath.

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 13:04:00 +0100
Plans to convert Hornsey police station to 29 homes
A former police station could be turned into new homes under plans for a “comprehensive redevelopment” of the site.

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 11:53:08 +0100
Man charged with attempted rape in New Malden alleyway
An 18-year-old has been charged with a number of offences after a woman was attacked in a New Malden alleyway.

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 11:34:15 +0100
Haringey Council grants Rancho Brazil restaurant drinks licence
A Brazilian restaurant in Bounds Green has been granted a licence to sell alcohol with “strict conditions” designed to protect residents.

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 11:38:56 +0100
Harlow boy raises money for The Princess Alexandra Hospital
A “kind-hearted” six-year-old boy made and sold rainbow-themed keyrings in aid of a maternity department.

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 11:11:07 +0100
Killer police officer Wayne Couzens in court over flashing
Sarah Everard’s killer Wayne Couzens has appeared in court to face two allegations of flashing.

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 11:35:19 +0100
Whitebeam Avenue Bromley: man treated after house fire
A man has been treated by London Ambulance Service crews after a fire broke out inside a house in Bromley.

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 08:12:26 +0100
London Tube closures September 2 weekend: See the full list
Check the London Underground services this weekend before heading out this weekend.

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at Wembley: How to watch
This weekend thousands of music fans will be taking to Wembley Stadium to pay tribute to the late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins.

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
The Long Haul micropub wins Bexley CAMRA pub of the year
A micropub has won the Bexley CAMRA pub of the year award alongside celebrating its second birthday since opening in the middle of the pandemic.

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Young people in Croydon scared to report crimes over 'snitch' fears
Young people in Croydon are scared of reporting crimes for fear of being labelled a “snitch” a new report has revealed.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 12:39:14 +0100
Met Office red and amber weather warning storm names for 2022/23 revealed
A list of possible names are compiled by Irish forecaster Met Eireann, the UK’s Met Office and the Dutch national weather forecasting service KNMI.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 12:49:25 +0100
Back to school: Teachers' warning to new secondary school starters this year
Most teachers said they thought Year 6 pupils would not be socially or emotionally ready to start secondary school

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 17:24:36 +0100
Boris funded my career, rapper says after PM appeared in police raid video
A rapper who woke up to find Boris Johnson in his flat as he took part in a police raid has said the Prime Minister has funded his career, after video footage of the incident went viral.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 16:18:17 +0100
Ceiling collapses in Wimbledon Centre Court car park
A woman was hurt after the ceiling collapsed in an underground car park in Wimbledon.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 15:46:28 +0100
Emirates London's cable car to be rebranded, says TfL
London’s cable car is to be rebranded following a new sponsorship agreement with a technology company, TfL has announced.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 14:35:32 +0100
Battersea Power Station announces date it will open to the public for the first time ever
Battersea Power Station will open to the public for the first time ever with the first shops, bars, restaurants and leisure venues.



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