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Sat, 08 Oct 2022 09:57:51 +0100
UK drivers warned over car scam costing motorists thousands
There are plenty of car-buying scams out there but one specific scam is tricking plenty of drivers.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 09:59:35 +0100
Asda, Tesco, Aldi and more - Simple ways to save money on your weekly food shop
As people look for ways to cut down costs, here are ways you can cut your weekly food shop costs.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 09:57:35 +0100
London Zoo had five animal escape attempts in the last four years
London Zoo has today revealed that birds made breaks for freedom five times over the past four years.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Dark Sugars in Greenwich named ‘chocoholics dream’ by viral Instagrammer
If you’re a chocoholic, head to Greenwich’s Dark Sugars and take in all their yummy chocolate treats.  

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Best Indian takeaways in Bromley according to Tripadvisor reviews
If you're looking for an excuse to put away your pots and pans, it's National Curry Week and this is your sign to celebrate.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Battersea Power Station to open huge ice rink around 30ft Christmas tree
An incredible ice rink next to the River Thames will be opening in London this Christmas as part of the iconic Battersea Power Station revamp.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Pubs nearby as Wrong Un Bexleyheath set to close
Are you getting ready to say goodbye to Bexleyheath’s popular Wetherspoons pub?

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Ex-Croydon Council leader hits back at leaked financial report
After nearly two years of silence, Croydon Council’s former leader and finance chief have hit back at a leaked report calling it a “politically motivated witch-hunt”.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Crawley Tulleys Farm: First Shocktober Fest experience
You hear about people having a fight or flight response when it comes to fear, but my response is quite different – and I learnt that in a scare maze.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon Council needs to fine more drivers to make up £10m shortfall
Croydon Council needs to make more money from parking and traffic fines to make up a shortfall in the department’s budget.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 09:59:01 +0100
TikTok plumber reveals how keeping your heating on could SAVE you money
Energy bills are one of many ways Brits will see their finances stretched further this winter amid the ongoing cost of living crisis.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 09:58:29 +0100
Facebook warning to users after message costs user more than £400,000
The scam sees people lose out on money thinking they are talking to celebrities including Marvel star Mark Ruffalo.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 07:12:54 +0100
Rail Strikes: Which train services will not be running during the strikes?
Passengers have been urged to “only travel by train if absolutely necessary on Saturday”.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 17:37:25 +0100
M11 closed between Junction 4 and 6 due to 'serious' traffic accident
Several diversions are in place due to the Northbound way on the M11 being closed between Junction 4 and 6

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 10:46:25 +0100
Greggs raises price of sausage roll as cost of living soars
Greggs has confirmed this rise, citing rising inflation as a key factor.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 15:09:38 +0100
Euston station: Man rushed to hospital after injuring himself on train
Two platforms were shut at Euston station after the incident

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 16:52:00 +0100
Boy who murdered Jamie Markham in Chingford jailed for life
The youth, who could not be named for legal reasons, fatally stabbed Jamie Markham in August 2021.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 18:38:00 +0100
Harper Lane businesses slam 'horrendous' new bridge closure
Businesses near a railway bridge say it is a “nightmare” that it has had to close again.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 15:37:22 +0100
Haringey Council housebuilding at risk after mini budget
Plans to build thousands of council homes in Haringey face delays as inflation and higher borrowing costs hammer the construction sector.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 18:08:19 +0100
Fury at Barnet Council over Finchley Memorial Hospital homes
Campaigners hoping to win a court battle to stop flats being built on green space have accused Barnet Council of putting the case “in the hands of the developer”.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 16:55:00 +0100
McDonald's Eltham: Fight breaks out at restaurant
Police have confirmed that a fight that broke out at a restaurant in Eltham was at a McDonald's.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 16:08:16 +0100
Croydon Council financial collapse report leaked online
A long-awaited report surrounding the financial collapse of Croydon Council in 2020 has been leaked online.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Postcode lottery lorry seen on Beckenham Christmas filming set
A huge, red postcode lottery lorry has been spotted on a snowy, Christmas-like film set in Beckenham.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 15:38:09 +0100
Lowfield Street Dartford fire: Police launch investigation
Police have launched an investigation into a fire at an unoccupied building in Dartford during the early hours of the morning.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 15:15:33 +0100
Sadiq Khan says ULEZ consultation ‘not a referendum’
Sadiq Khan has hit back at claims Londoners have rejected plans to expand the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) and stressed the public consultation was “not a referendum”.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 14:38:41 +0100
Rail strikes: travel advice for Spurs fans going to Brighton
A FOOTBALL club has issued travel advice to fans ahead of today’s match - which clashes with rail strikes.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 14:08:57 +0100
Man arrested after upskirting incident on Bromley South train
Police have made an arrest after a man filmed up a woman’s skirt while on board a train to Bromley South.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 13:10:00 +0100
Tottenham house fire 'caused by unattended candle'
A bedroom fire believed to have been started by an unattended candle destroyed much of a house's first floor.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 12:50:00 +0100
Chigwell Road recycling centre shut due to fire
A recycling centre is currently closed after around 60 firefighters were called to a blaze

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 12:30:00 +0100
New weight restriction for A41 Brent Cross flyover above A406
A weight restriction is being introduced on a major flyover due to concerns about its strength.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 12:30:00 +0100
School made disabled boy miss half a year - then excluded him
A disabled boy missed half his school year - and was then excluded - in a case of discrimination by a primary school.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 11:01:22 +0100
Man missing in his slippers last seen in Greenwich
A missing man was last seen in Greenwich yesterday.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 11:52:48 +0100
Cockapoo run over and killed by suspected robbers in West Kingsdown
An 11-month-old cockapoo has been run over and killed by a car containing robbery suspects who fled towards the M25.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 10:37:14 +0100
Boy, 16, stabbed on route 137 bus in Clapham Common
A man has been arrested after a 16-year-old boy was stabbed on board a south London bus in the middle of the day.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 10:21:53 +0100
Westhorne Avenue Eltham: Police investigation after fight
An investigation has been launched after reports of a fight at a restaurant in Eltham.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 09:35:01 +0100
Court Road Mottingham crash: Man in hospital  
A MAN has been taken to hospital after a car crash in Mottingham.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Who is on The Graham Norton Show tonight?
Popular late-night chat show The Graham Norton Show is back on screens tonight.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Shocktober Fest in pictures: A fun-fuelled night of frights
On Friday night (September 30), reporter duo Poppy and Amy attended the launch night of Shocktober Fest at Tulleys Farm in Crawley.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon tram drivers 'really angry' over latest pay offer set to strike
Tram drivers in Croydon who are “really angry” at the latest pay offer from their employer are set to walk out during a two-day strike over pay next week.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
South east London’s most popular baby names 2021
ONS figures have revealed the popular baby names for 2021– including top names for south east London and Dartford.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
New Wimbledon Theatre hosts X-TREME MAGIC
The New Wimbledon Theatre is to welcome “the world’s most dangerous magic show” for one night only.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
London Tube closures October 7: See the full list
Check the London Underground services this weekend before heading out this weekend.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 14:20:27 +0100
Eurovision 2023 UK host city announcement - When and how to watch
Either Glasgow or Liverpool will be announced as the host city for the 2023 iteration of Eurovision

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 11:02:47 +0100
Ministers rule out energy-saving campaign despite warnings of UK blackouts
Prime Minister Liz Truss earlier sought to downplay concerns although stopped short of explicitly offering a guarantee of no blackouts

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 10:59:23 +0100
Holiday warning as Ehics set to expire: how to get a Ghic
Millions of Ehics are due to expire in the next 12 months, with more than 600,000 running out before the end of the year

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 10:57:53 +0100
Blue Cross tips on how to keep your dog safe this Halloween
Blue Cross has shared tips on how to keep your dog safe this Halloween.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 10:53:17 +0100
Lidl 'do not eat' warning and recall due to potential health risk
The Food Standard’s Agency (FSA) have issued a ‘do not eat’ warning

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 10:51:50 +0100
Cheapest Wetherspoons in UK revealed in new interactive map
If there's one thing Brits love, it's taking a trip to the pub for a slice of social life and to enjoy a cheeky pint.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 09:42:50 +0100
P!nk announces 2023 tour - how to get tickets
P!nk has announced a small tour which will see the artist visit outdoor venues in 2023.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 09:23:21 +0100
UK drivers warned fallen autumn leaves could lead to costly car bill and fire risk
Dead leaves can strip paintwork, clog vents, damage electrical systems and even cause a fire risk.



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