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Sat, 22 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Parade of shops in east London pictured a century ago
This photo taken around 1915 shows the parade in Station Road in North Chingford.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 05:09:00 +0100
South east London schools with the highest exclusion rates
Figures have revealed which schools in South east London excluded pupils most often last year.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Hour-by-hour Met Office London weather forecast this weekend
It’s been a pretty dull week in south east London, and it looks like more gloomy clouds are on their way.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Dartford teen to skydive for CAHMS charity in mum’s memory
A 16-year-old boy from Dartford will take on a gruelling challenge as he skydives to raise money for charity in memory of his mum.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Make House of The Dragon star Emma D'Arcy's TikTok viral Negroni Sbagliato cocktail
'Negroni Sblagliato...with prosecco in it' is still on a constant loop in our heads.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 00:01:00 +0100
UK bank holidays 2023: What days will we get off next year
These are the confirmed 2023 bank holiday dates

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Why you shouldn’t make your bed first thing in the morning
Mrs D, known for her tips and tricks for keeping a clean house, shared the disgusting warning on social media

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Pumpkin decorations this Halloween could see fined £5,000
Pumpkins are a staple of Halloween decorations across the country but could land you with a £5,000 fine

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Pumpkin decorations this Halloween could see fined £5,000
Pumpkins are a staple of Halloween decorations across the country but could land you with a £5,000 fine

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 00:01:00 +0100
£5,000 fine for driving in gloves, coats or scarves warning to UK drivers
You could be fined £5,000 for driving while wearing gloves, coats or scarves, experts have warned

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Make House of The Dragon star Emma D'Arcy's TikTok viral Negroni Sbagliato cocktail
'Negroni Sblagliato...with prosecco in it' is still on a constant loop in our heads.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Tesco, Aldi, Asda, Lidl and Iceland 'do not eat' warnings and product recalls
Iceland, Asda, Tesco, Lidl and Aldi have issued 'do not eat' warnings in place on some of their products

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 15:15:00 +0100
North Middlesex Hospital sorry after mistakes leave baby boy disabled
Errors made during Lucas Whitehouse's birth left him non-verbal and needing to communicate using signs and a device.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 12:15:00 +0100
Islington 7/7 bombing survivor worried how she'll cope with rising bills
A woman who survived the London 7/7 bombings is one of several residents struggling to budget amid spiralling energy bills.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 11:46:28 +0100
Hampstead Heath could face City of London pay dispute strike
Hampstead Heath could face strike action after union members rejected a final pay offer.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 15:51:37 +0100
The Kilburn roots of Robert Fripp and King Crimson
Pete Tomsett’s Fifty Shades of Crimson tells the "warts 'n' all" story of Robert Fripp and his legendary band, King Crimson.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 20:50:00 +0100
Review: Divr Labs Westfield, Meet The Dinosaurs
We tried out the new 4D VR experience at Westfield and immersed ourselves in the world of dinosaurs

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 17:35:25 +0100
Research centre opened at Hampstead's Royal Free Hospital
An official opening has been held for the new research centre at the Royal Free Hospital.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 16:27:39 +0100
Sudbury Neighbourhood Centre to shut adult day care service
An adult day care centre has been forced to shut due to it becoming “increasingly financially unviable”.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 15:48:55 +0100
Penny Mordaunt becomes first Tory MP to confirm leadership bid after Liz Truss resigns
It comes after Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has signalled he would throw his weight behind Boris Johnson to succeed Liz Truss

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 09:05:12 +0100
Review: The Chicken Shop Camden High Street
With outlets in Baker Street, Notting Hill and Islington, cut-above fast food outlet The Chicken Shop brings its punchy Asian flavours and 'next level chicken' to Camden

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 17:04:06 +0100
PC Nadeem Patel from Barking in court after fatal crash
A Met Police officer from Barking is one of two who appeared in court charged with driving offences after a 25-year-old woman was hit by a patrol car and killed. 

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Havering Council's expected £1.5m savings from redundancy scheme confirmed
Havering Council expects to save more than £1.5 million a year from its voluntary redundancy scheme, it has confirmed. 

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 16:54:15 +0100
Central Road Morden stabbing: Two men taken to hospital
Two men have been taken to hospital and one is in a critical condition following a stabbing in Morden.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 16:59:01 +0100
M20 crash: Tribute paid to 'true NHS hero' who died
The family of a "true NHS hero" consultant have paid tribute to her after she died in a four-vehicle M20 crash on Monday - which also claimed the life of a second woman.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 16:33:45 +0100
Fugitive brought to justice for murder of Barking's Dean
A fugitive has been brought to justice for the murder of a young music producer in a knife attack witnessed by horrified parents on the school run.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 16:47:53 +0100
Galpin's Road Thornton Heath residents 'ready for justice fight'
Residents that were evacuated after a gas explosion in Thornton Heath, south London, are “ready to fight for justice”, their local MP has said as she pressed the Government for “answers not excuses”.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 15:33:16 +0100
Ilford BID hosts Black History Month Food Festival 2022
Food and drink from all over the world were on offer in Ilford town centre this week at an event to mark Black History Month (BHM) and World Food Day.  

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 15:28:49 +0100
Suspected Havering bird flu cases reported to DEFRA - council
Suspected cases of bird flu in Havering have been reported to the government and warning signs installed around the borough's parks, the council has confirmed. 

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 15:08:04 +0100
Slade Green Road Erith car crash: Ambulance statement
London Ambulance Service has issued a statement as a man fights for his life following a crash with a car in Erith.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 15:07:32 +0100
Volunteers recognised for supporting almost 2,000 patients
Hospital volunteers have been recognised as almost 2,000 patients have received company and support.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 14:54:48 +0100
Female Slade tribute act shoot video in Hoxton
The world’s only all-female Slade tribute band have kicked off Christmas with a video shoot in Hoxton.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 14:24:01 +0100
West Wickham chef given ‘nation’s best’ at Curry Life Awards
A curry chef from West Wickham has been crowned the “nation’s best” at the Curry Life Awards.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 14:15:58 +0100
Missing Charlton boy with links to Greenwich, Slough and Kent
Police are continuing their search in finding a missing boy from Charlton.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 14:11:29 +0100
Walthamstow Stadium residents face 'mass eviction'
A father says he has “nowhere to go” as 28 households are facing potential homelessness in the coming months.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 13:59:23 +0100
Romford B&M store closes temporarily due to flooding
National retailer B&M has had to close its store on Market Place, Romford, having suffered flooding following the recent bad weather.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 13:57:59 +0100
Ofsted: William Martin Church of England School rating
Harlow school William Martin has thanked “brilliant and fabulous” children for bagging it a ‘good’ Ofsted rating.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 13:04:11 +0100
Christmas shop opens doors in Romford shopping centre
Let the festive shopping begin, as a new Christmas pop-up store selling decorations, ornaments and more has opened its doors in Romford. 

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 11:57:09 +0100
Why Netflix's new series 'Dahmer' is a big hit but so controversial - Emilia Zucchelli St Philomena's High School
Netflix is known for its addictive and compelling tv shows that no one can seem to stop watching until the last and final episode, and I mean final because no one will stop watching halfway through a hooking crime show like Tiller Russels The Night ...

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 11:44:48 +0100
RSPCA appeal after cat found dead in bin bag in Ilford
A dead ginger cat was discovered in a tied-up bin bag in the middle of the road Ilford.  

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 13:05:31 +0100
Make a difference - volunteer at Brent Foodbank
A CHARITY is looking for volunteers to help out during the cost-of-living crisis.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 11:23:25 +0100
Bexley gunman jailed after jumping into River Quaggy
A gunman who was caught by an off-duty police officer after a foot chase and jumping into the River Quaggy has been jailed.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 11:21:14 +0100
Ofsted boost brings more children to St John’s in Epping
An Epping school has noticed a jump in the number of prospective students after achieving its first ‘good’ Ofsted rating.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 10:46:29 +0100
'Emergency for Earth' - Gabriel Kelly, Hampton School
Climate change is becoming a greater problem, affecting the way we live our day to day lives, leading to more people taking action in order to save our planet. In many communities in London, people are realising the effects that are endangering many.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 10:59:27 +0100
Four charged after Mile End fatal stabbing of Shea Gordon
Four 17-year-olds have been charged with murder after a teenager was fatally stabbed in Mile End.  

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 10:47:30 +0100
'Sheer luck' that man survived stabbing in Leyton attack
A man survived a stabbing through “sheer luck” in a violent theft, police have said.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 10:05:23 +0100
Murder probe launched after man found dead in Goodmayes Park
A murder probe has launched after a man was found dead in a park.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 09:38:46 +0100
Crystal Palace Selhurst Park application approved by Croydon Council
Crystal Palace have the go-ahead to build a new main stand to boost Selhurst Park’s capacity to more than 34,000.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 09:36:03 +0100
Teenager arrested in Edinburgh after Tottenham stabbing
A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a fatal stabbing.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon Council wants to change the way council tax support works
Croydon Council wants to make three changes to the way council tax support in the borough works.



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