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Wed, 05 Oct 2022 09:30:39 +0100
Primark change to fitting rooms sees customers threaten boycott
Primark has announced a major change to its stores which has seen some backlash on Twitter.

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 08:30:31 +0100
Primark change to fitting rooms sees customers threaten boycott
Primark has announced a major change to its stores which has seen some backlash on Twitter.

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Memorial unveiled to Second World War Willingale Airfield
US servicemen and women took part in the unveiling of a memorial to those who served at a Second World War airbase.

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Kings Arms Bexleyheath fears for hospitality as bills double
A Bexleyheath pub operator has said he may shorten the opening hours of his pub amid the rise in energy bills and fears for the future of the hospitality sector.

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Meet the UK's youngest star baker from Bromley
Meet the UK’s youngest star baker from Bromley - a tot with a special culinary talent she discovered at the age of just one.

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Former Wandsworth Miss Galaxy pageant star releases song
A mum and former Miss Galaxy contestant from Wandsworth has released her debut single.

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Barclays Blackheath to permanently close
BARCLAYS has confirmed the permanent closure of its branch in Blackheath.

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 09:40:54 +0100
Match.com TikTok ad banned for 'perpetuating negative gender stereotypes'
The Match.com advert was seen on TikTok on June 30 earlier in 2022

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 09:33:03 +0100
Aldi, Lidl, Sainsbury’s and Asda Halloween Costumes for under £20
Halloween can be an expensive time of year, with new spooky costumes, sweets, party decorations, make-up, accessories, experiences and much more.

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 09:31:59 +0100
Asda, Tesco and Morrisons drivers issued RAC 'shop around' warning over petrol prices
Mr Williams noted that Morrisons is offering discounted fuel for customers who spend a certain amount of money in store.

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 09:28:52 +0100
ITV GMB's Kate Garraway discovers she is related to Paddington Bear creator
Kate Garraway made the discovery while taking part in ITV's DNA Journey.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 11:08:00 +0100
Chris Kaba: Recap after inquest into death is opened
The inquest into the death of Chris Kaba has been opened and adjourned.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 12:28:14 +0100
Highway Code: Drivers could face £1,000 fine for letting ambulances and police cars pass
According to the Highway Code drivers should give way to emergency vehicles using flashing lights, but could still face fines.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 09:41:35 +0100
Asda, Tesco, Aldi and more forced into nationwide ban amid crackdown
New rules from the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) will affect Asda, Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Aldi and Lidl.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 17:51:09 +0100
East of England Ambulance Service could declare 'major incident'
The East of England Ambulance service says it is on the brink of declaring a major incident.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 17:58:30 +0100
Driver hurt as buses crash head on in Walthamstow
Investigations are ongoing after a driver was hurt when two buses crashed into each other head on.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 17:17:41 +0100
Central Connect 418 bus service affected by driver shortage
A bus service operator is set to hold a meeting to find a solution to a “unsuitable" service.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 17:03:00 +0100
West Norwood: Boy fighting for life after crash with bus 
An 11-year-old boy is fighting for his life after a crash with a bus in West Norwood.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 16:41:29 +0100
Arrest after Morden cyclist dumps knife used in robbery
A man who was seen riding a Santander bike while wearing a balaclava has been arrested after he allegedly dumped a knife while fleeing police.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 15:18:08 +0100
Man who escaped HMP Springhill has links to Southwark and Lewisham
Police have warned the public not to approach a man who has escaped from prison.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 14:51:36 +0100
Man charged with murder of man in Woolwich
A man has been charged with the murder of a man in Woolwich.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 14:33:44 +0100
Walnuts Orpington Shopping Centre: Areli withdraws application 
A property developer has withdrawn its planning application for the redevelopment of The Walnuts Shopping Centre in Orpington.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 13:45:00 +0100
E-bike rider suffers serious head injuries in Tottenham crash
A cyclist is in hospital with serious head injuries after he was hit by a car.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 12:24:59 +0100
Duo jailed after fake Abbey Wood robbery set-up
A woman has been jailed after she set up a robbery of a family friend using a fake scenario in which a violent intruder invaded a home in Abbey Wood.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 12:08:22 +0100
Lee Valley Regional Park holding autumn watch competition
Wildlife lovers and keen photographers have been urged to get out in nature to enter a park's autumn watch competition.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 11:45:47 +0100
Croydon Police launch appeal for missing teen
POLICE have launched an urgent appeal to help find a missing teenager.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 11:28:20 +0100
Chris Kaba relatives share tearful embrace outside coroner’s court
Relatives of a man who was shot dead by police shared a tearful embrace outside a coroner’s court as the family called for an urgent decision on criminal charges in the case.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 11:09:34 +0100
Man wanted in connection with assault believed to be in Croydon
Police are looking to find a 41-year-old man who is wanted in connection with a common assault.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 11:01:33 +0100
Ramillies Close Brixton house fire: Woman fighting for life
A WOMAN is fighting for her life and a man is also in hospital after a house fire in Brixton.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 10:56:30 +0100
Author Ian Brown and Albert the tortoise celebrate new book
An 80-year-old celebrity tortoise with thousands of fans online has had new books released about him.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 10:51:57 +0100
Manhunt after indecent exposure near Lewisham Iceland
Police are appealing for help in finding a man after an indecent exposure incident in Lewisham.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 10:44:40 +0100
Manhunt after indecent exposure near Lewisham Iceland
Police are appealing for help in finding a man after an indecent exposure incident in Lewisham.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 09:22:36 +0100
Mayor formally summonsed over Cressida Dick resignation
Sadiq Khan will be formally summonsed to appear in front of the London Assembly to answer questions about his role in Cressida Dick’s resignation as Metropolitan Police Commissioner earlier this year.

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
Bromley house prices: Average house prices rise by £5,000
The latest data from the government department reveals that in July 2022 average house prices in Bromley reached £509,742.

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 05:00:00 +0100
Meet the Thamesmead comedian creating a sitcom
A man from Thamesmead who has a “burning passion” for comedy is hoping to crowdfund his way into making a brand new sitcom.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Merton schools budget deficit will take at least five years to recover
It will take at least five years for Merton Council to get its education budget back on track after the authority was granted a £29 million government bail.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon albino baby suffers racial abuse at 15 months old
A white mum and a black dad from Croydon who had a baby with albinism says she has already suffered racial abuse - aged just 15 months.

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 15:05:42 +0100
Wagatha Christie: Rebekah Vardy to pay Coleen Rooney's £1.5m legal costs
In conclusion to the 'Wagatha Christie' trial, Rebekah Vardy will now pay for Coleen Rooney's legal costs

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 13:58:47 +0100
New ITV Love Island host 'confirmed' as Maya Jama set to replace Laura Whitmore
It comes after Laura Whitmore announced she was stepping down from the role in August.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 12:18:02 +0100
ITV Emmerdale star Isobel Steele quits soap to focus on new career as Danny Miller returns
According to reports the actress will be killed off in scenes which will leave “viewers on the edge of their seat”.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 12:17:08 +0100
DWP Universal Credit: Exact dates £324 cost of living payment will be made
The Government paid the first £326 payment to Universal Credit claimants in July.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 12:09:04 +0100
Ninja air fryer warning to shoppers amid 'unprecedented surge in demand'
Ninja products are selling out fast as would-be air fryer users struggle to get their hands on the latest kitchen craze.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 11:55:45 +0100
Virgin, BT and Sky broadband customers issued WiFi warning amid soaring energy bills
Virgin, BT and Sky Broadband customers have been warned against turning off their internet routers at night amid soaring energy prices.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 10:48:55 +0100
Liverpool dog attack: Five American Bulldogs destroyed and man arrested after woman killed
“Five American bulldogs, which were inside the property, were handed over and have since been humanely destroyed.”

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 10:43:40 +0100
Martin Lewis forces Treasury into U-turn over 'nonsense' first-time buyer message
Martin Lewis has since thanked the Treasury for deleting the message.

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 09:25:07 +0100
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng revokes scrapping of 45p tax rate ahead of Tory conference
The Chancellor released a statement on Twitter ahead of his appearance on BBC Breakfast on Monday morning.



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