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Fri, 23 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Brand-new ice rink set for Battersea Power Station this Christmas
A brand-new ice rink is set to come to South London this Christmas after entertainment and booze plans for Battersea Power Station were given the go-ahead.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
London Marathon 2022 Route: What is the course?
With much of the course remaining largely unchanged, it includes many of London’s most iconic landmarks old and new.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Queen lying in state wristband listed for £1,000 on Facebook Marketplace
A seller from south east London has listed a wristband from the Queen lying in state on Facebook Marketplace – for £1,000.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Merton GPs struggle with 'tsunami of need' for mental health services post-pandemic
A quarter of young people in Merton struggle to access mental health services as GPs struggle to meet the “tsunami of need” following the pandemic.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Eltham mum won't have visitors round as neighbours dump rubbish under her flat
A woman living in South London says she can no longer invite friends or family over, after her neighbours have been dumping their rubbish under her flat for nearly three years.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0100
London Tube closures September 23 weekend: See the full list
Check the London Underground services this weekend before heading out this weekend.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 08:46:56 +0100
RuPaul's Drag Race star, Cherry Valentine, has died aged 28
The drag performer George Ward, known by his stage name Cherry Valentine, has passed away at the age of 28, his family have announced.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 08:26:26 +0100
Scam warning to Revolut customers after cyber attack
Consumer expert Which? Money has reported that more than 50,000 Revolut customers have had their data exposed

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 17:35:19 +0100
Enfield Council pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
Councillors in Enfield came together to pay their respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II during a poignant full council meeting.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 17:08:26 +0100
St Keverne Road Eltham: Police called to criminal damage reports 
POLICE have been called to reports of a criminal damage in Eltham.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Why is the London Marathon in October?
And it’s a well-known fact that the marathon has been a spring event for the last 39 years it has been running.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Greenwich couple fear eviction is ‘punishment’ for complaints
A couple renting a flat in Greenwich believe their landlord is evicting them as a “punishment” for filing a series of noise complaints.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 16:24:26 +0100
Vista Field Middle Park Avenue Eltham: Man in critical condition  
A 27-year-old man is in a critical condition after being found unresponsive in a park in Eltham.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 15:05:31 +0100
Croydon council tenants won't get compensation for botched and delayed repairs
Croydon council tenants will not be entitled to compensation for botched and delayed repairs.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 12:22:18 +0100
James Watt Way Erith: Woman rushed to hospital
A woman has been rushed to hospital after collapsing in Erith.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 12:09:52 +0100
Chris Kaba family views police body-cam footage 
The family of Chris Kaba have been shown body-worn police camera footage of the moments leading up to his death, according to the BBC.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 11:49:33 +0100
Hood Avenue Orpington: Sheds and fencing destroyed by fire
TWO sheds and eight fence panels have been destroyed after a fire in Orpington.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 11:44:44 +0100
Concerns for Bromley boy last seen two weeks ago
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing boy from Bromley.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 11:33:42 +0100
London Marathon Train Strikes: Runners to face disruption
It comes as the trade union for train drivers Aslef announced that 12 companies across the UK will be walking out on October 1 and 5 in a dispute over pay.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 15:55:18 +0100
Haringey Council bid for help on 'huge' SEND overspend
Haringey Council will apply to join a national relief scheme to tackle a “huge overspend” on special education needs and disabilities that could “seriously undermine” its finances.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 11:12:35 +0100
A240 Kingston Road Ewell: Bus bursts into flames after crash
A bus and car have burst into flames and been destroyed by fire after a crash involving another car this morning in Ewell.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 10:05:00 +0100
Huge warehouse fire breaks in Hainault in east London
More than 100 firefighters have spent the night tackling a huge fire at a warehouse.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Greenwich prisoner who died from tuberculosis let down by medical staff
A prisoner who died from tuberculosis was let down by medical staff who were not trained to deal with his long-term health conditions, an ombudsman report said.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Kings Arms pub Bexleyheath launches cost-of-living family offer
A PUB in Bexleyheath has launched a new offer to help feed families of four despite the ongoing cost of living crisis.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon security patrols accused of 'bullying'
New security guards patrolling the streets in Croydon town centre have been accused of “bullying” behaviour by one local dad.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 16:15:04 +0100
True Crime Newsquest launches 'Unsolved' show on Claudia Lawrence case
True Crime Newsquest Unsolved's launch will be marked with a live Q&A with investigative journalist Mark Williams-Thomas, who exposed Jimmy Savile

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 16:08:00 +0100
New rail strike date set for October by the RMT
The Rail, Maritime and Transport union has announced a new strike date for the beginning of October

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 13:21:00 +0100
Bank of England interest rates rise 0.5% to 2.25%
The hike was below the expectations of the financial markets, who had predicted a 0.75 percentage point rise

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 12:22:41 +0100
When is King Charles III's Coronation? Poignant date predicted for 2023
King Charles III is reportedly planning a 'slimmed down' Coronation - but when will his ceremony be?

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 12:20:00 +0100
Pret a Manger: Inquest to conclude after mum dies after eating 'vegan' wrap
An inquest into the death of Celia Marsh, who died after eating a Pret a Manger super-veg rainbow flatbread, is due to conclude today

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 12:18:41 +0100
Asda expands indoor map trial to help visually impaired customers shop
Asda's trial is being expanded into further stores following its success.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 12:15:37 +0100
Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middles aisles from Thursday September 22
The middle aisle of both Aldi and Lidl are popular with shoppers keen to find a bargain on anything from gardening tools to clothing.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 12:13:57 +0100
ITV's Emmerdale to mark 50th anniversary with hour-long episode
ITV's hit soap, Emmerdale has announced it will celebrate its 50th birthday next month with an hour-long episode.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 12:09:19 +0100
New drug could help slow motor neurone disease, scientists hope
The drug tofersen could help slow down the progression of motor neurone disease

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 12:07:46 +0100
Martin Lewis mortgage warning to homeowners as interest rates set to rise
MoneySavingExpert Martin Lewis has warned homeowners with a mortgage that the rise could see them paying an extra £40 a month

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 09:40:19 +0100
Aldi announces major change to help customers save the environment
Customers can bring their soft plastic to recycle at Aldi stores.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 08:17:45 +0100
When is the Golden Globe Awards ceremony 2023?
The 80th Golden Globes are due to take place in 2023 and the exact date has now been revealed.

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 23:09:22 +0100
Why do we have Bank Holidays? by Zubayda Alege from Townley Grammar
Two weeks ago on the eighth of September, Queen Elizabeth died. At the time of this remorseful event, my friend wondered aloud the question of how long we would be off school. To of course get the chance to mourn, reflect and remember the great par t...

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 17:02:43 +0100
Metropolitan Police officers found guilty of sending grossly offensive messages
A judge branded comments made by a serving Metropolitan Police officer and a former constable “sickening” and “abhorrent”.

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 17:28:57 +0100
Missing South Yorkshire boy has links to Croydon
Police are continuing to appeal for help in finding a missing boy who has links to Croydon.

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 16:43:26 +0100
Nearly 5,000 empty homes in Merton amid housing crisis
Nearly 5,000 homes in Merton are lying empty as the capital faces a housing crisis.

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 16:09:34 +0100
TfL £500 million bailout create fears for council tax increase
Cuts from Transport for London could see council tax for those living in the capital increase

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 16:29:58 +0100
Starbucks planning application submitted to Bexley Council
A planning application has been submitted to Bexley Council for a new Starbucks store in Crayford.

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 15:13:23 +0100
Man wins fight with Lambeth Council over bus lane fine
A man has won his fight against a £130 fine for accidentally driving in a bus lane that has netted a South London council £6 million.

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 12:49:40 +0100
Missing Kent boy believed to be in Croydon with missing girl
A young boy from Kent is believed to be with a missing girl in Croydon.

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 12:13:01 +0100
Stalker Beckenham driving instructor jailed
An “infatuated” driving instructor has been jailed after he broke a restraining order just nine days after it was imposed and drove more than 200 miles to see a former pupil he had been stalking.

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 11:54:56 +0100
Man, 90, spared jail for stabbing blind wife at Orpington home
A 90-year-old man has been spared jailed for stabbing his blind and ailing wife of more than 60 years.

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 11:44:54 +0100
Clitterhouse Playing Fields, Brent Cross Town consultation
Parkgoers can give their views on the latest park town developments.

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 11:21:01 +0100
Sainsbury’s Merton High Street: Suspect hunt after bike thefts
Police are urging witnesses to come forward after bikes were stolen from three young boys in Merton.

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 11:17:31 +0100
Sainsbury’s Merton High Street: Suspect hunt after bike thefts
Police are urging witnesses to come forward after bikes were stolen from three young boys in Merton.



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