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Wed, 07 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +01003Food4U offering free internet via Vodafone charity scheme
The largest emergency food agency in Epping Forest is helping disadvantaged people connect to the internet thanks to a scheme operated by a leading network provider.
Wed, 07 Sep 2022 09:53:25 +0100Streatham Hill shooting: Single round fired by armed officers
A single round was fired by armed officers who shot a man dead following a police chase in south London on Monday evening, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said.
Wed, 07 Sep 2022 09:27:14 +0100Walworth Road crash: Moped rider in critical condition
The rider of a moped is seriously injured and in a critical condition after a crash with a car in Walworth.
Wed, 07 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100Plans to ban Croydon public drinking would lead to 'social cleansing', councillor warns
Plans to ban public drinking in Croydon town centre would lead to “social cleansing” a councillor has warned.
Wed, 07 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100Halifax bank to leave high street in Mitcham for good
Halifax has announced it will leave a high street in Mitcham for good, causing “anger and disappointment” from local customers.
Wed, 07 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100The Bromley-born energy saving app helping to monitor usage
A software designer from Bromley has created an energy saving app which helps users control how much energy they’re using.
Wed, 07 Sep 2022 00:30:00 +0100Lewisham house prices: Average house prices soar by £8,000
The latest data from the government department reveals that in June 2022 average house prices in Lewisham reached £455,005.
Wed, 07 Sep 2022 00:22:00 +0100Sutton house prices: Average house prices rise by £7,000
The latest data from the government department reveals that in June 2022 average house prices in Sutton reached £437,192.
Wed, 07 Sep 2022 09:24:42 +0100Justin Bieber cancels Justice world tour indefinitely with doubt cast over 2023 UK dates
Justin Bieber has cancelled his Justice World Tour for 'the time being' as doubt is cast over his 2023 dates in London, Glasgow, Manchester and more.
Wed, 07 Sep 2022 09:39:08 +0100Peppa Pig to feature first lesbian couple in groundbreaking Channel 5 episode this week
Penny says: "I’m Penny Polar Bear. I live with my mummy and my other mummy."
Wed, 07 Sep 2022 00:02:00 +0100McDonald's Monopoly official returns for 2022
McDonald’s Monopoly is returning to the fast food restaurant today.
Wed, 07 Sep 2022 00:01:00 +0100Crypto scam warning issued to investors as victims lose hundreds of thousands
The ombudsman service said it has seen examples of consumers being scammed out of tens or even hundreds of thousands of pounds.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 10:46:41 +0100Streatham Hill shooting: Recap from Kirkstall Gardens scene
A man has died in hospital after being shot by armed police following a pursuit which ended in Kirkstall Gardens in Streatham Hill on Monday evening.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 17:55:36 +0100Edgware town centre will receive a 'major transformation'
Edgware town centre will receive a major transformation with improved transport links.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 17:30:49 +0100Lioness Chloe Kelly honoured with special bus ride
Kelly, 24, used to regularly take the 92 bus from her home in Ealing, west London to the stadium on FA Cup final day to buy a programme.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 17:05:21 +0100Community Fibre will be rolling out in Harrow
Thousands of people in Harrow will soon be able to access a London-exclusive high broadband service.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 16:43:12 +0100Bursted Wood Bexleyheath: Arrest after man exposes himself
Police have made an arrest after a man exposed himself in broad daylight Bexleyheath.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 16:23:37 +0100Croydon Council to launch major crackdown to tackle violence
Croydon Council is launching a major crackdown to tackle violence in nine neighbourhoods in the borough.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 16:19:55 +0100Man, 90, convicted of stabbing blind wife in Orpington bed
A 90-year-old man has been found guilty of stabbing his blind and ailing wife while she tried to sleep, after 60 years of happy marriage.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 16:06:47 +0100Man shot dead by police in Streatham Hill named
A man who was shot dead by police after a chase in south London was months away from becoming a father, according to the mother of his fiancee.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 15:12:49 +0100Croydon drivers can apply for free permits to avoid fines on roads
Hundreds of Croydon drivers can apply for free permits to avoid fines on roads in South Norwood, Broad Green and Addiscombe.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 14:51:22 +0100Bromley: Whitebeam Avenue fire caused by battery pack failure
A fire which destroyed the roof and first floor of a Bromley home is believed to have been caused by the failure of a lithium-ion battery pack while it was charging.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 12:41:55 +0100Missing boy, 15, last seen in Catford three weeks ago
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing 15-year-old boy who was last seen three weeks ago.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 12:38:47 +0100Lewisham: Two arrested after robbery on Lee High Road
Two men have been arrested in Lewisham after a victim was robbed of their phone and a police search uncovered a 20cm machete.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 12:42:18 +0100IT issues hit Princess Alexandra Hospital bookings number
Patients have been unable to call to book outpatient appointments at The Princess Alexandra Hospital for two weeks.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 12:28:42 +0100Body found in Greenhithe believed to be missing Dartford man
Police have found a body in water in Greenhithe and believe it is a man who was reported missing from Dartford.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 12:21:06 +0100Man charged after series of ATM frauds in Hertfordshire
A man has been charged in connection with several thefts at cash machines.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 12:21:55 +0100Loughton man charged after ATM frauds in Hertfordshire
A man has been charged in connection with several thefts at cash machines.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 12:01:40 +0100Theydon Bois Golf Club competition winner announced
The winner of a Theydon Bois Golf Club trophy wants to continue playing until he is 100 years old.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 11:48:09 +0100Beckenham fight sees suspect hiding in back garden Wendy house
A suspect armed with a weapon attempted to hide from police in a Wendy house after a fight in Beckenham.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 10:58:09 +0100Kenny Logan reveals prostate cancer diagnosis with wife Gabby Logan on BBC Breakfast
The ex-Scotland rugby union player appeared on the breakfast show alongside presenter wife Gabby Logan.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 09:39:04 +0100Streatham Hill shooting: 'Gunshots and lots of commotion'
A man has died in hospital after being shot by armed police following a pursuit which ended in Streatham Hill on Monday evening.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 09:26:08 +0100Streatham Hill: Man dies after being shot during police pursuit
A man thought to be in his 20s has died after being shot by police in a pursuit which ended in south London on Monday evening.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 07:40:44 +0100Paralympian Anne Wafula Strike receives honorary degree
A Harlow-based Paralympian is “humbled” to have received an honorary degree.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 00:45:00 +0100Croydon house prices: Average house prices rise by £200
The latest data from the government department reveals that in June 2022 average house prices in Croydon reached £416,641.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 14:45:21 +0100Cost of living: Lidl shoppers threaten boycott after £150 increase on app
Lidl shoppers will have to spend £350 to get £10 off under the new scheme, rather than £200
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 14:40:14 +0100ITV This Morning's Phillip Schofield says Harry and Meghan Markle should 'just shut up'
The 60-year-old hit out at the pair during a segment with royal experts Gyles Brandreth and Camilla Tominey amid Harry and Meghan’s return to the UK.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 12:17:03 +0100Sir Elton John to auction off his 1992 Bentley Continental R
The Rocketman is sending his Bentley Continental R under the harmmer.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 10:09:36 +0100Student can save big at Wetherspoons this autumn with exclusive deals
The pub and restaurant chain Wetherspoons has shared that they are bringing back their exclusive student deal.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 10:03:41 +0100MTV host issues Facebook Marketplace scam warning - what to look out for
Nev Schulman, host of MTV show Catfish, has spoken out to raise awareness over the latest Facebook scam.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 10:01:23 +0100Bank of England's September warning to anyone who uses £20 and £50 notes
It is encouraging anyone who still has them to use them or deposit them at their bank or a Post Office before the end of September.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 10:00:20 +0100DWP Universal Credit and other benefit claimants set for £10 Christmas cash boost
The Christmas cash boost will not need to be repaid and will not affect any other benefits you may receive.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 09:45:22 +0100Boris Johnson resigns as Prime Minister: What he said in farewell speech
Boris Johnson appeared to take a shot at his fellow Tory MP’s likening leadership of the party to a relay race
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 09:43:03 +0100BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Arlene Phillips' granddaughter rushed to hospital
The former Strictly Come Dancing judge was dropped by the BBC and replaced by Alesha Dixon in 2009.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 06:52:45 +0100Sky Sports presenter Jo Wilson reveals stage 3 cervical cancer diagnosis
The Sky Sports presenter said if she can save just one person, then speaking out was worth it.
Mon, 05 Sep 2022 18:34:15 +0100Wandsworth house prices: Average house prices fall by £3,000
Wandsworth is one of the most expensive area to buy a property in the UK despite this month's dip in prices.
Mon, 05 Sep 2022 17:20:07 +0100Mitcham: Man taking to hospital after Pollards Hill stabbing
A man has been taken to hospital after a stabbing in the Pollards Hill area in Mitcham.
Mon, 05 Sep 2022 17:00:47 +0100Lewisham Deptford and East Labour MPs respond to Liz Truss win
Labour MPS for Lewisham Deptford and Lewisham East have raised concerns about how Liz Truss is going to tackle the ongoing cost of living crisis.
Mon, 05 Sep 2022 16:30:00 +0100Blue Plaque recognises Royal Gunpowder Mills' historic owner
One of Epping Forest's top visitor attractions has received recognition to mark the outstanding achievements of a historic owner who transformed it into one of the leading businesses of its type.
Mon, 05 Sep 2022 16:37:35 +0100Notting Hill Carnival stabbing: Police appeal for witness to come forward
Metropolitan Police are asking for witnesses of the Notting Hill Carnival to come forward.