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Sun, 02 Oct 2022 09:53:28 +0100
Historic architecture revitalized through music -Sarah Fleming, Putney High
You’ve shared in the limitless accessibility of modern music; however, you are probably yet to experience it live, from within an 18th century church. In Islington, the deconsecrated church of St Luke’s has been given a new lease of life, as an e...

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
HMRC: South east London firms named for unpaid tax 
TWO businesses in south east London have been named and shamed on a government list of tax defaulters.

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
See Bexley's longest listed property for sale on Zoopla now
While some properties get snapped up within hours of hitting the market, others can take a little longer to become someone’s new home.

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
5 best restaurants in Greenwich for pasta
Italian food is wide and offers something for everyone no matter how picky the eater.

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Council can’t find provider to run children’s centre in south Croydon
Young families living in south Croydon have been without a children’s centre ‘hub’ after Croydon  Council couldn’t find a provider to run it.

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Mamma Mia The Party: New dates added for show at The O2
A new cast has been announced and new dates have been added to the ever-popular Mamma Mia! The Party showing at The O2 in Greenwich.

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Autumn south east London walks
It’s time to ditch the bikini and wrap up warm in your favourite plaid jumper - as we are now officially in the season of Autumn.

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
The Bromley FC fans arrested due to football-related crimes
Two Bromley fans were arrested due to football-related offences last season, new figures show.

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Lewisham mum to run London Marathon for ‘medical mystery’ son
A mum from Lewisham will run the London Marathon today to thank a children’s hospital for giving her son lifesaving treatment.

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Wimbledon: The Sultan pub unveils defibrillator
A pub in South Wimbledon has unveiled what is hoped to be the “first of many” defibrillators which have been completely funded by the local community.

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Sutton house prices: Average house prices rise by £900
The latest data from the government department reveals that in July 2022 average house prices in Sutton reached £438,488.

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
When is the London Marathon 2023?
After months of preparation, the London Marathon 2022 has taken place, seeing thousands of runners cross the finish line and thousands raised for charity.

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 16:04:06 +0100
Gravesend dealer from Thornton Heath charged
A man from Thornton Heath has been charged after allegedly being involved with county line drug dealing in Gravesend.

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 14:19:18 +0100
South Western Railway warns marathon goers of strike action
South Western Railway has urged people only to travel by rail “if absolutely necessary” both today and tomorrow due to strike action.

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 12:43:28 +0100
Call 999 if you see missing Mitcham teen
Police are concerned about the welfare of a teenager who is missing from her home in Mitcham.

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 12:22:35 +0100
Eltham Middle Park Avenue crash: Boy taken to hospital
An 11-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after a crash with a car in Eltham.

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 12:07:17 +0100
Alderwood Road Eltham house fire: Police statement as woman dies
Police attended a house fire that killed a woman and hospitalised a man and child in Eltham alongside London Fire Brigade.

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 11:03:56 +0100
Cost of living: Everything to know as energy price cap rises today
The new energy price cap comes into effect today, here's everything you need to know from meter readings to new kW h rates.

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.



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