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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 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 17:00:00 +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 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 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.

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 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 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 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 16:47:53 +0100
Saxon graves discovered underneath Croydon car park
More than a dozen Saxon graves were discovered underneath a Croydon car park during an archaeological survey.

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 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 05:00:00 +0100
From social events to budgeting: ‘My survival guide for university freshers week’ 
Are you gearing up to go to university for freshers week? Then you're probably riddled with questions about starting and what to expect for one of the best weeks of your life.

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 09:42:30 +0100
Rob Beckett named as BBC Unbreakable host with celeb cast from Loose Women and Strictly
The new BBC contest features stars from Loose Women and Strictly Come Dancing- as well as musicians and Olympians.

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Grand Designs: Hertfordshire couple take on sloping build in Chess Valley
The popular Channel 4 architectural show Grand Designs sees a Hertfordshire couple take on a sloping build in Chess Valley.

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0100
Meghan Markle has 'written' to King Charles III requesting a 'meeting'
Meghan Markle was seen in tears during the Queen’s funeral on Monday along with other members of the Royal Family.

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 16:27:31 +0100
Queen's state funeral: My experience in central London
It was at around 12.30pm on September 8 when Buckingham Palace released a statement that shook the nation.

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 10:14:24 +0100
Missing Croydon girl last seen two days ago
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing girl from Croydon.

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 17:06:39 +0100
Man who touched Queen Elizabeth II's coffin appears in court
A man who grabbed the flag that was draped over Queen Elizabeth II coffin planned to trespass at royal residences including Buckingham Palace.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 12:17:59 +0100
Two 13-year-old girls missing from Croydon
Police are appealing for help in finding two 13-year-old girls from Croydon.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Record-breaking triathlons for brother who died in Croydon stabbing
A man has completed 22 Olympic distance triathlons in one week in memory of his brother who was killed in a gang-related knife attack in Croydon.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
The south London and Kent pubs currently needing a landlord  
Ever wanted to be your own landlord and serve drinks to the community? Well now here's your chance.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Sold Sutton HG Wells pub is still boarded up
A Sutton pub which was sold for more than £2 million is still boarded up, six months on from the sale.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 14:35:44 +0100
259 people in Queen’s lying in state queue needed medical help on Saturday
Across all the “ceremonial areas” in London, over 403 people needed medical support on Saturday, with 19 people taken to hospital.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 11:30:23 +0100
A man on roller skates almost hits King Charles III's car
Social media users were able to capture the moment the roller skater made his way to the front of the vehicle before police stopped the man.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 10:26:27 +0100
Are Fortnite servers down? Issues affecting popular game – what we know
Fortnite users were reporting issues with the popular game on Sunday morning.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 14:22:14 +0100
Missing Croydon teenager last seen in Aberdeen
A 15-year-old boy missing from London has travelled to Aberdeen, police have said.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 08:00:00 +0100
ULEZ expansion could add £4,500 to Londoners cost, new research has revealed
Earlier this year, London Mayor Sadiq Khan announced the proposed plan to expand the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) to cover all of Greater London.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Morden cat shot loses eye after being shot
A cat owner is “heartbroken and horrified” after her cat lost its eye after being shot with an air rifle in Morden.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Richmond FATSO dark chocolate bar review
Chocolate in general has always been a weakness of mine and while I used to find dark chocolate quite an acquired taste, I’ve recently grown into it.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 19:08:05 +0100
David Beckham turned down MP offer to ‘jump queue’
After queuing for 13 hours, reports have revealed that Beckham was offered to skip the long queue by a politician.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 17:55:59 +0100
Police officers stabbed in Leicester Square discharged from hospital
Scotland Yard has said a young female officer who suffered potentially life-changing injuries after being knifed in the arm.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 17:06:14 +0100
Man jailed for murder of woman in Sutton
A man has been jailed for the fatal stabbing of a woman in Sutton.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 16:02:06 +0100
Memorial service for Queen Elizabeth II to take place in Croydon on Sunday
A memorial service to remember the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II will take place in Croydon on Sunday evening.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 15:17:29 +0100
Met Police make 34 arrests in the build-up to the Queen's funeral
The Met are currently undergoing the biggest operation in their history for the Queen's funeral

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:56:24 +0100
3 Tube stations to shut on morning of Queen's funeral to stop heavy congestion
A few Tube stations will shut on the morning of the Queen's funeral to prevent overcrowding

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
London Tube closures September 16 weekend: See the full list
Check the London Underground services this weekend before heading out this weekend.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon Council could face a £19million overspend this year
Croydon Council faces a £19 million overspend this year as its new mayor has partly blamed a shortfall in parking fines.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Girl wins battle with Sutton Council to get place at special needs school
After “two years of hell” a 13-year-old girl has won her battle with Sutton Council to get a place at a special needs school.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 15:55:36 +0100
Two women sexually assaulted in queue for Queen's lying in state, court told
Queues to see the late monarch have stretched for miles through central London.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 14:53:40 +0100
People now queuing to join the queue to see Queen lying in state
After the queue was shut to see the Queen lying in state, a queue has now formed to join the first queue

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 13:48:56 +0100
David Beckham joins thousands to see Queen lying in state sparking 'madness'
The former England captain has been spotted queuing in London as he joined thousands waiting to pay respects to the Queen.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:47:23 +0100
Prince Harry's military uniform 'ban' lifted for special occasion ahead of Queen's funeral
Palace officials have reportedly intervened after Prince Andrew was allowed to wear uniform as a “special mark of respect”.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:42:18 +0100
London Police Officers stabbed face possible 'life-changing' injuries
One of the police officers stabbed in Central London on Friday morning may suffer 'life-changing' injuries.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 10:13:40 +0100
Queen lying in state: Queue paused for 6 hours as Southwark Park reaches capacity
It was announced earlier this morning that the wait time in the queue had reached 14 hours.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 08:36:40 +0100
Met Police officers stabbed in Leicester Square as man arrested
Two police officers were stabbed in London on Friday morning, the Metropolitan Police said.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 15:30:55 +0100
Croydon Council boss quits job after suspension
A Croydon Council boss has reportedly quit her job more than 18 months after being suspended.



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