Archives

This Is Local London

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 09:38:27 +0100
Royal Mail first and second class stamps to be scrapped amid major change
Thousands of Royal Mail stamps are set to be unusable withing months as a new system is introduced, with some left set to be thousands out of pocket.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Epping Forest charity 3Food4U launching Chigwell Row memory cafe
3Food4U doesn’t just support the Epping Forest community with food and clothing. It’s a grassroots charity supporting the community with whatever is required in a humane, dignified and respectful manner.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 09:38:33 +0100
Buses in Epping delayed due to 'shortage of drivers'
A national shortage of drivers has been blamed for delays on some Epping bus services.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
No immediate TfL plans for speed cameras on Hurst Road Bexley
TRANSPORT for London has said it is committed to ensuring the safety of Bexley residents but has no “immediate plans” to install speed cameras after a horror crash in Hurst Road.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Starbucks planning application submitted to Dartford Council
A planning application has been submitted to the Council for a new Starbucks store in Dartford.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Wandsworth Council to pay nearly £6k to domestic abuse victim over home repairs
A South London council will have to pay a mum almost £6,000 after she waited more than five years for extensive repairs to her home.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Half the women and girls in Croydon don't feel safe where they live
Half of the women and girls in Croydon do not feel safe where they live.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Orpington Hospital patients forced to wee and defecate in pads
A South London hospital has been told to improve after a shortage of nurses meant elderly patients were forced to pass urine and defecate in pads.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Activists slammed for deflating tyres in ‘posh’ Wimbledon neighbourhood
A councillor has slammed climate activists after cars in Wimbledon had their tyres deflated last week.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 10:03:21 +0100
Center Parcs makes U-turn on decision to close on day of Queen's funeral after backlash
Center Parcs has made a U-turn on its decision to ask guests to leave UK sites on Monday, the day of the Queen's funeral.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 09:45:13 +0100
Cineworld, Odeon and Showcase close for Queen's funeral next week
Some cinema chains will screen the Queen's funeral for free.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 09:43:21 +0100
Cineworld, Odeon and Showcase close for Queen's funeral next week
Some cinema chains will screen the Queen's funeral for free.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 09:41:06 +0100
Heinz, Cadbury and Coca-Cola among brands to see Royal Warrant expire after Queen's death
The Queen “passed away peacefully” at Balmoral last week at the age of 96.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 05:05:00 +0100
Grand Designs: Bedfordshire couple build 'modernist pavilion'
The popular Channel 4 architectural show Grand Designs see Bedfordshire-based couple take on a modernist home.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 09:37:28 +0100
Tesco, Aldi, Lidl and more: See the supermarkets and shops closed for the Queen’s funeral
Tesco, Aldi and other supermarkets are choosing to close their doors to honour Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 20:45:02 +0100
Car hits two people in Woodford ' suspected medical episode'
Police have confirmed a driver whose car mounted a kerb and “ploughed into” pedestrians is believed to have suffered a medical episode at the wheel.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 18:42:42 +0100
Met Police ban drones in London until after Queen's funeral
The Metropolitan Police said it will take ‘enforcement action’ against anyone flying a drone before Monday evening, meaning possible prosecution.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 18:02:59 +0100
Man given life sentence for killing friend for waking him up
The family of murdered Jimmy Moore have said they are left with a void that “will never be filled” as his murderer was given a life sentence.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 17:25:00 +0100
Police concerned for missing man from Southwark
Police are concerned for a missing man from Southwark.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 17:29:19 +0100
Wimbledon food bank U-turns decision to close for Queens funeral
A Wimbledon food bank has made a U-turn on its decision to close for the Queen's funeral after facing backlash on Twitter.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 16:26:31 +0100
Arrest after police pursuit of car stolen from Bromley
Police made tactical contact with a car that had been stolen from Bromley during the early hours of Sunday morning.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 16:13:29 +0100
People gather for King Charles III proclamation
Three cheers were heard for King Charles III when a ceremony took place welcoming his new reign as monarch.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 16:04:08 +0100
Epping Forest charity launching Winter Energy Donation scheme
A charity is calling on people in Epping Forest who can spare their £400 energy rebate to help struggling families stay warm this winter after launching a new scheme.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 16:07:46 +0100
BBC Strictly Come Dancing cancelled amid Queen's funeral as new date announced
As part of the scheduled changes the new series of Strictly Come Dancing, originally meant to return this weekend, will now launch at a later date.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +0100
The multi-million-pound homes sold in Bromley
225 homes in Bromley have a value of more than £1million, according to latest figures.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 15:58:23 +0100
Letter looks back to when the Queen visited Harlow town
A letter of condolence that reflects on the time the Queen visited Harlow was written to the Royal Family.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 15:47:49 +0100
Epping honours Queen Elizabeth II
Residents in Epping Forest have come together to pay respect to the Queen following her death.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 14:29:34 +0100
Tributes paid to Croydon councillor Badsha Quadir who died
Tributes have been paid to a veteran Croydon councillor and dad who served the borough for 12 years.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 13:58:43 +0100
Waltham Forest refuse workers look set to strike
A bin strike in October is looking more likely after workers said they were prepared to take industrial action.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 14:05:11 +0100
Chris Kaba’s family in call to see video footage of final moments
Chris Kaba’s family have called for the video footage of his final moments to be shown to them after the Metropolitan Police announced that the firearms officer who fatally shot him had been suspended.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 13:20:43 +0100
Hunt for man with Enfield links after mobile phone haul found
Police are looking for a man who has been evading arrest after £200,000 worth of mobile phones were found at a Lewisham address.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 13:24:46 +0100
Illusions Dance Academy to perform at Shaftesbury Theatre
Budding dancers will be taking to London’s West End to showcase their talents following last year’s success.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 11:51:15 +0100
Enfield people gather to hear proclamation of King Charles III
Crowds gathered to hear the proclamation of King Charles III in Enfield.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 11:02:15 +0100
Great Dover Street Southwark crash: Cyclist in critical condition
A CYCLIST is in a critical condition after a crash with a lorry in Southwark.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 10:24:55 +0100
First floor of derelict detached home destroyed in Chislehurst fire
The first floor of a derelict detached home has been destroyed in a fire that broke out in Chislehurst.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Met Police officer who shot Wembley rapper Chris Kaba suspended
The firearms officer who fatally shot Chris Kaba in south London a week ago has been suspended from duty, the Metropolitan Police said.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 09:55:27 +0100
Brighton Road Purley stabbing: Boy taken to hospital
A 16-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after a stabbing in Purley.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 09:44:56 +0100
Hatherley Road Sidcup crash: Driver in critical condition 
THE DRIVER of a car is in a critical condition after crashing into a tree in Sidcup.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 09:23:54 +0100
Met Police officer who fatally shot Chris Kaba suspended
The firearms officer who fatally shot Chris Kaba in south London a week ago has been suspended from duty, the Metropolitan Police said.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
South east London homes with poor energy efficiency ratings
Dozens of homes in south east London have poor energy efficiency ratings, figures show, as campaign groups warn of soaring fuel poverty even with the new Prime Minister's energy plan.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Chopstix Bromley to give free spring rolls portions to first customers
A new Pan-Asian noodle chain is giving 1,000 portions of crispy vegetable spring roll portions away for free during its opening week.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 11:24:27 +0100
M25 roadworks paused to ease congestion for mourners in London
A number of planned closures of motorways serving London have been paused until after the Queen’s funeral, it has been announced.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 17:35:27 +0100
Funerals across the country cancelled on day of Queen's funeral
There us no official ruling to cancel events although the decision has been made to do so in some instances on Monday 19 September.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 17:03:40 +0100
Prince Harry breaks silence on military uniform 'ban' for Queen's funeral
Only working royals – which Harry and Andrew are not – are being permitted to dress in uniform at five ceremonial occasions.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 16:10:07 +0100
Center Parcs to close all UK sites on day of Queen's funeral as holidaymakers fume
Customers have been left fuming after the company revealed its five parks will close for 24 hours from 10am on Monday.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 14:31:17 +0100
Amazon Prime two-day warning ahead of changes
Amazon say the hike in price of its delivery and streaming service is due to “increased inflation and operating costs”

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 12:35:00 +0100
Night trains planned for mourners heading into London after Queen Elizabeth II's death
Transport bosses have confirmed that extra trains will be running into London after the Queen's death.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 11:45:58 +0100
National Highways issue 'important' message to drivers using M25, M11, M3, M4, M23 and M6
Planned roadworks will be paused from this week until after the Queen's funeral at Westminster Abbey.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 10:58:19 +0100
Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral will see ‘thousands of hospital appointments cancelled’
Some NHS trusts have said that “non-urgent” procedures and clinic appointments should be postponed.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 09:52:32 +0100
Martin Lewis breaks down average energy bill direct debit rates for October
New price guarantees for average direct debit rates have been explained by Martin Lewis



home