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Sat, 01 Oct 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Tesco, Lidl, Aldi, Asda 'do not eat' warnings and product recalls
If you have bought any of the items mentioned below, you need to be aware of these possible health risks

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Goddard at Greenwich named a 'must try' by viral Instagrammer
Goddard's at Greenwich has been praised by influencer South East Foodies

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
London Marathon 2022 weather: Met Office hour by hour forecast
After months of training and hard work, the weekend thousands of runners have been waiting for is finally here.

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
My evening at Sophie Tea’s latest art gallery in Carnaby: Review
On Thursday, September 22, myself, and other profound art lovers attended the launch night of Sophie Tea’s art gallery in Carnaby Street.

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bexleyheath dad to run London Marathon for Ronald McDonald charity
A dad-of-three from Bexleyheath will run the London Marathon to raise money for a children’s charity following his daughter's time in hospital.

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
The ex-south east London Met Police officer now stripper
A career copper has found a new passion after 30 years of law enforcement - performing as a STRIPPING policewoman.

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bexley house prices: Average house prices rise by £4,000
The latest data from the government department reveals that in July 2022 average house prices in Bexley reached £399,409.

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
The Asparagus in Battersea Wetherspoons pub is up for sale
A Wetherspoons in South London is being put up for sale.

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Croydon house prices: Average house prices rise by £4,000
The latest data from the government department reveals that in July 2022 average house prices in Croydon reached £423,775.

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Wandsworth house prices: Average house prices fall by £400
Wandsworth is one of the most expensive area to buy a property in the UK despite this month's dip in prices.

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Royal Mint reveals its 10 rarest 50p coins in circulation
The move to ‘new money’ pounds and pence, happened 51 years ago this month, with the anniversary on 15 February 2022.

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 00:01:00 +0100
When do the clocks go back UK? Do we gain an hour in October?
Here is everything you need to know about clock changes in the UK in 2022.

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 00:01:00 +0100
What's in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Sunday, October 2?
Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from October 2.

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 00:01:00 +0100
TikTok mum reveals how you can save hundreds this Christmas by banning three things
Parents across the UK will be worried ahead of the festive season as the ongoing cost of living crisis continues to bite.

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 00:01:00 +0100
UK drivers could face £10,000 fines for simple mistake in colder months
Of the 10% of MOT fails due to tyres, worn down treads is the number one reported issue.

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Showcase Cinemas is offering 50 per cent off tickets this weekend
Showcase Cinemas is offering people up and down the UK a bargain trip to the cinema with its first ever ‘Insider Weekend’ event.

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 13:51:17 +0100
A2 Blackheath 'car and skip lorry crash': Recap
- A road is "partially" blocked. - Due to a crash between a car and a skip lorry, according to AA traffic. - Send any information or pictures to berk.uyal@newsquest.co.uk

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 09:42:38 +0100
King Charles III coin portrait revealed by Royal Mint
The Royal Mint has unveiled the first official coin effigy of King Charles III following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 17:15:31 +0100
Harrow residents worried Wetherspoon sale will leave them with no pubs
Harrow residents are worried the area will soon have no pubs after the local Wetherspoons became the latest to be put on the market.

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 17:20:51 +0100
Alderwood Road Eltham: Woman dies after house fire
A woman has died and police have launched an investigation following a house fire in Eltham.

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 16:30:22 +0100
Barnet Council leader urges Liz Truss to rethink mini-budget
The Labour leader of Barnet Council has urged Prime Minister Liz Truss to rethink last week’s ‘mini-budget’ - warning that it “gambles with people’s livelihoods”.

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 16:30:00 +0100
The Wrong ‘Un Wetherspoons pub Bexleyheath to close
Bexleyheath residents are waving goodbye to a beloved pub in their area, as a local Wetherspoons announces its closure.

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 16:09:44 +0100
Owami Davies: Missing person investigation review completed 
A review into the actions of the Metropolitan and Essex Police forces following the disappearance of Owami Davies has been completed.

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 16:01:30 +0100
Black man feared life when stopped by police in London
A black man feared he would be “choked or killed” when he was handcuffed and bundled to the floor by police, in a case of mistaken identity, a court has heard.

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Celebrities running the London Marathon 2022
Thousands will be running the 26-mile long route this weekend as part of the London Marathon.

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 15:49:20 +0100
Armed police called to Dartmouth Road after man seen with knife
Armed police were called after a man "with a large knife" was seen near to a school in Sydenham at lunch time.

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 14:51:49 +0100
Man arrested after fire started at historic Thornton Heath clocktower
A man has been arrested after a fire was started at a historic clocktower in the Croydon neighbourhood of Thornton Heath on Thursday.

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 14:50:30 +0100
Chipping Ongar 'rabbit hutch' homes denied planning consent
Plans for "rabbit hutch" houses and flats in the Essex countryside which sparked a protest earlier this year have been blocked.

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 14:48:06 +0100
Surbiton mum running London Marathon in dad's honour
A mother-of-two who once “couldn’t even run to the front door” is taking on the London Marathon in memory of her father who died 10 years ago from heart failure.

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 14:29:14 +0100
Woman killed by Bromley police car died due to failure in Met Police communication
A woman killed by a police car in South London died due to a failure in Met Police communication, according to a new report. Ms Louise Bailey, 57, was run over on Farnborough Common in Bromley on August 1, 2019, while running for a bus at the Crofto...

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 14:16:32 +0100
Kids in care went missing more than 1,000 times in one year in Croydon
Authorities in Croydon fear kids could be at risk of sexual abuse and criminal exploitation as kids in care went missing more than 1,000 times in one year.

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 13:49:39 +0100
Wandsworth Council spends £11m a year sending kids to private schools
A South London council is planning to shut down a primary school as there’s not enough space for kids with severe learning difficulties in the borough.

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 13:42:21 +0100
Missing Battersea teen, 16, last seen five days ago
A 16-year-old boy is missing from his home in Battersea.

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 12:40:21 +0100
Warm banks in Essex County Council £50m cost of living package
Essex County Council has unveiled a £50 million package of support aimed at helping people with the rising cost of living.

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 11:42:53 +0100
The Palm Beach Woolwich probe after 'women sexually assaulted'
A South London restaurant is at risk of losing its booze licence after police claimed two women were physically and sexually assaulted at the venue after hours.

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 11:34:24 +0100
Pregnant mum spots mouse running round Croydon University Hospital
A pregnant mum was shocked after she saw a mouse running around Croydon University Hospital earlier this week.

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 11:12:39 +0100
Titmuss Avenue Thamesmead fire: Met Police issue statement
Police investigating a flat fire in Thamesmead have issued a statement.

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 11:07:53 +0100
New HMV store opens in Bexleyheath Broadway shopping centre
A new fan-focused HMV store which caters to pop culture collectors is opening today with a massive range of merchandise on offer.

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 09:31:51 +0100
Rochester Way Eltham crash: Girl, 11, taken to hospital
An 11-year-old girl has been taken to hospital after a crash with a car in Eltham.

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Welling taxi driver hardly sees kids due to cost-of-living
A taxi driver from Welling says he “hardly” sees his kids anymore as cost-of-living crisis pressures mean he has to work extra hours.

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
New leisure centre and flats approved in Woolwich centre
A new multi-purpose leisure centre has been approved in the centre of Woolwich, replacing a run-down sports centre that was “hard to get to” on the edge of town.

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Dartford house prices: Average house prices rise by £3,000
The latest data from the government department reveals that in July 2022 average house prices in Dartford reached £362,034.

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
The Bromley couple who never turn their heating on due to hack
A retired couple in Bromley may have accidentally found the ultimate example of green energy - by covering their house in a climbing plant.

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 03:00:00 +0100
London Tube closures September 30 weekend: See the full list
Check the London Underground services this weekend before heading out this weekend.

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 18:05:05 +0100
Who is on The Graham Norton Show tonight?
The start of the new season is set to go off with a bang, as Norton's got some of the biggest names from movies, music and comedy. 

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 09:41:21 +0100
How to take a meter reading ahead of October 2022 price cap change
From October 1, 2022, there will be a change in the energy price cap, which will see an increase

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 09:40:23 +0100
Ofgem energy meter readings: How to reduce energy bills
Experts have urged consumers to do one thing this week before the Ofgem energy price cap increases in October.

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 09:36:24 +0100
DWP Universal credit warning as Martin Lewis admits he is 'very concerned'
Concerns are mounting after Prime Minister Liz Truss and Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng came under fire for the mini budget announcement last week.

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 08:14:30 +0100
Royal Mail Strike Dates 2022: Workers launch 48 hour strike
The two-day strike is going ahead despite talks between the two sides being held on Thursday.

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 07:15:52 +0100
Snapchats not sending: What we know as Snapchat not working
Users of the social media app, Snapchat, have been reporting issued with their service this morning.



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