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Tue, 04 Oct 2022 09:28:33 +0100
Inquest into police shooting of Chris Kaba due to open and adjourn
The inquest into the death of Chris Kaba, who was shot by police in south London, is due to be opened and adjourned in a short hearing on Tuesday.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Pumpkin patches near South East London for Halloween
With Halloween on the horizon, here are some of the best places near South East London to pick your own pumpkins in 2022

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 00:01:00 +0100
London Air Ambulance appeal to help fund new helicopter
It comes as the charity shared they need to raise £15 million by 2024 to replace both aircraft after news they are becoming increasingly difficult to maintain. 

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 08:58:24 +0100
Woman to appear in court for defacing Captain Tom Moore’s memorial
A woman is set to appear in court after being accused of pouring faeces over a memorial for the late Sir Captain Tom.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 16:06:03 +0100
Ofwat London: Is money being taken off my Thames Water bill?
London utility provider, Thames Water is to be forced to reduce prices after being found to have fallen short of standards by Ofwat.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 14:55:48 +0100
Ramillies Close Brixton house fire: Two taken to hospital  
Police have launched an investigation after two people were taken to hospital following a house fire in Brixton.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 14:29:46 +0100
Teenage soldier who escorted Queen's coffin found dead in barracks
The army has confirmed the teenage soldier from South Wales died on Wednesday at Hyde Park Barracks in Knightsbridge.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 09:47:18 +0100
BBC EastEnders star Jacqueline Jossa makes shock return for 'special episode'
Speaking of the special episode, a source said: "She was a huge part of EastEnders."

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 06:17:51 +0100
Queen Elizabeth II to be honoured by planting of Platinum Jubilee trees
The planting initiative is part of the QGC’s mission to create a “living legacy” for the Queen.

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 17:12:41 +0100
Man taken to hospital after being attacked in Brixton
A man has been taken to hospital after being attacked in Brixton.

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 16:09:37 +0100
Missing Crawley girl believed to be in south London
A girl who is missing from Crawley is believed to have travelled to south London.

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 12:23:37 +0100
Man arrested after drugs found in Battersea
A suspect has been arrested after police found a range of different class A drugs during a search of a car in Battersea this morning.

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 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 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
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
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.

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 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 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 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.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Queen lying-in-state queue strangers 'might go to Glastonbury'
Strangers who met in the queue to see the Queen lying-in-state have revealed that they might now meet back up at Glastonbury Festival.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 14:51:20 +0100
Brixton stabbing: Thornton Heath man among two guilty
A “happy-go-lucky” teenager who effectively died for nearly an hour after being repeatedly stabbed in the street beamed in court as his two attackers were found guilty.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 14:34:36 +0100
CCTV released after sex assault on Putney to Brentford train
Police have released CCTV images after a man followed a woman onto a train, told her she was his type and touched her inappropriately.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Lambeth considers blood pressure checks at food banks as life expectancy falls
Officials are considering checking people’s blood pressure at food banks after life expectancy in a South London borough plummeted to the lowest level in a decade.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 13:29:54 +0100
How to watch the London Marathon on TV and online
Watch the London Marathon this weekend from the comfort of your own home.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 07:01:34 +0100
Gangsta’s Paradise rapper and Big Brother star Coolio dies aged 59
The American rapper, known best for the 1990s hit song Gangsta’s Paradise, has died aged 59.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 16:30:00 +0100
Lambeth officer tells homeless woman to move in with conversion therapy parents
A council employee told a homeless woman to move back in with her parents who wanted to send her to East Africa for conversion therapy.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 16:55:09 +0100
Five south London Wetherspoon pubs among 32 up for sale  
FIVE Wetherspoons pubs in south London are among 32 others across England that have been put up for sale.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 13:09:13 +0100
Netflix searches for actor to play Prince Harry in The Crown
You can apply to be a young Prince Harry in Netflix's The Crown.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 08:31:08 +0100
Royal Mail workers announce 19 days of strikes in coming months
The CWU said the strikes will have a “dramatic impact” and will cover peak mail periods such as Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the Christmas build-up.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 07:36:30 +0100
Is Sky Broadband down? What we know about Sky internet outages
Users of Sky Broadband have been reporting issues with their service this morning as there seems to be an issue with internet outages.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Channel 4's Nine Perfect Strangers: Full cast list and how to watch
Based on the bestselling novel by Liane Moriarty, Nine Perfect Strangers will be showing on Channel 4

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 17:06:42 +0100
Metropolitan Police to crackdown on wanted criminals
It comes as courts in London have been warned to expect a surge in cases as a result of the Metropolitan Police crackdown.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 13:57:06 +0100
Northcote Road pedestrianisation could be abandoned
The pedestrianisation of a popular Battersea hotspot could soon be abandoned as the cost of living crisis hits council spending.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 12:21:39 +0100
London Marathon Start Waves: What are they?
Along with making sure your body and mind are at their best, you also have to make sure you are organised and ready for the event.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 00:01:00 +0100
TripAdvisor Restaurant Awards 2022: Four London restaurants named on list of best in UK
Bonoo Indian Tapas, Frog by Adam Handling, Galvin La Chapelle and Spasso were all given a spot in this year's awards.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 13:40:02 +0100
Speed limits secretly changed by 1mph as drivers face more fines
The Times has now reported that the Met quietly dropped the threshold by 1mph back in May 2019.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 11:59:16 +0100
BBC Industry series 2 cast, UK release date and how to watch
The gripping series follows five young graduates vying for a permanent job at a top London investment bank.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 16:02:00 +0100
London Marathon deferral: What to do if you can no longer run
Find out how you can defer from the London Marathon 2022 if you can no longer take part.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 15:54:33 +0100
Duke of Norfolk banned from driving for six months
The peer who organised the Queen’s funeral has been banned from driving for six months despite claiming he needs his licence to arrange the King’s upcoming coronation.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 15:37:53 +0100
Hunt for four men in connection with Euro 2020 assaults
Police are appealing to trace four men in connection with Euro 2020 disorder - more than a year after the offences took place.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 15:42:45 +0100
Gangster hacked to death for crashing party in Brixton
A street gangster was hacked to death in swift retribution for crashing a party on rival turf and attacking the birthday boy with a machete, a court has heard.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 14:40:43 +0100
Jupiter sighting South East London: How to see closest approach in years
Jupiter will make its closest approach to earth in the last 59 years tonight and stargazers in South East London are in for a treat.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 14:24:55 +0100
Sky News faces Ofcom probe after Chris Kaba protest mistake
Ofcom has launched an investigation after Sky News incorrectly described protests against the death of Chris Kaba as crowds paying tribute to the Queen.



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