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Sun, 23 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
The Crown Inn pub in Loughton was once a bus terminus
The Crown Inn at the junction of Old Station Road and Loughton High Road in the late 1920s.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Best fish and chips near Bexley according to TripAdvisor reviews
If you fancy a fish supper, here are the top places on your doorstep according to Tripadvisor reviews.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Pink Elephants Nursery Chislehurst Bromley rated inadequate
A South London nursery has been given the worst possible rating by Ofsted, after inspectors found electronics and air conditioning units “in reach” of children.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
See Greenwich's cheapest property on Zoopla
From luxury mansions, doer-uppers, former churches and cosy bungalows, the housing market is far and wide much like the prices on the market too.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Ghost hunting spots in south east London to explore this Halloween
As we approach the Halloween half-term, we’ve rounded up some spectacular ghost hunting tours happening across south east London.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
The cheapest petrol prices in south east London
We’ve rounded up the cheapest fuel stations within a five-mile radius of each south east London borough.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Best Sunday roasts in Lewisham
As the days grow colder and a little gloomier, a Sunday roast is by far the best thing to keep you feeling warm and cosy on a weekend.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 08:32:06 +0100
When is The Voice UK final 2022?
When is The Voice UK final 2022?

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 06:57:54 +0100
Netflix The Watcher: Actor Bobby Cannavale recalls 'personal connection' to series
US actor Bobby Cannavale stars in Netflix’s The Watcher and he says he's had a similar experience to the family on the show.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
What time is BBC Doctor Who: The Power of The Doctor on TV? How to watch
Whittaker has played the thirteenth incarnation of the Time Lord since 2017, and will be passing on the reigns to Ncuti Gatwa following her final episode.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 17:55:04 +0100
Repair Café Reduces Rubbish - Sophia Mirza, Woodford County High School
It is well known that reducing waste needs to be a priority for all of us, especially in today’s living crisis. Litter makes the area that we live in less appealing, and seeing it can influence people into thinking that it is okay to also litter, s...

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 20:05:04 +0100
Yondr's phone-free concerts: are they here to stay?- Kate Smith, Darrick Wood School
For the first time in five years, musical legend Bob Dylan is back on tour: with sold out dates all over the UK including four shows in the London Palladium, demand to see the Nobel Prize-winning artist is as high as ever. Touring the UK from 19th Oc...

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 16:05:56 +0100
Five kilos of cannabis in south east London car
Police have seized almost five kilos of cannabis after a routine vehicle stop.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 16:47:51 +0100
CCP congress signifies uncertain future for China - Joshua Park, Tiffin School
The recent months have marked a strange time in China. From former leader Hu Jintao's abrupt departure from this year's Communist Party Congress to the mystery 'bridge man' protestor in Beijing, events are causing people to suspect that not everythin...

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 14:37:51 +0100
Met Office issues yellow thunderstorm warning for London
The warning is in place from 4am Sunday, October 23 until 5am Monday, October 24.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 14:26:00 +0100
'Distraught' Walthamstow residents being evicted from flats
Almost 30 flats living in the poorly-built Walthamstow Stadium development are being evicted through no fault of their own.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 14:01:31 +0100
Judge’s concern as parents lose fight with Greenwich Council
A Deputy High Court judge has voiced concern after being told how a couple had to represent themselves in a complex case centred on the care of their teenage son because they were £36 over a legal aid limit.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 13:25:30 +0100
Westwood Lane cannabis factory shut down as man charged
A man has been charged with the production of cannabis as a factory in Sidcup has been shut down.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 13:06:00 +0100
Travel feature: Star Clipper tall ships cruise
Kerstin Rodgers takes to the high seas for a cruise aboard a four masted sailing ship along the Italian coast

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Letters featuring Copped Hall, Rolls Park and Wanstead House
Older readers may remember how to write a letter, using paper rather than a mobile phone. ‘Thank you letters’ were a chore after Christmas but appreciated by the person who had sent the present. Not so long ago letters were the only means of comm...

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 11:37:25 +0100
Bexley and Wandsworth teens killed rival drug dealer in Roehampton
Three teenagers between the ages of 15 and 19 have been jailed after they stabbed a rival drug dealer to death in Roehampton in Wandsworth.

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 14:56:20 +0100
EastEnders actress Josephine Melville dies backstage following performance
The actress played Tess Parker in BBC’s EastEnders in 1986 but also acted in The Bill and Casualty.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 10:58:58 +0100
Sam Smith tour 2023: Pre-sale tickets and UK tour dates
Sam Smith has announced a UK, Ireland and Europe tour for 2023. Here's the UK and Ireland tour dates and how you can buy pre-sale tickets.

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
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
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
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
£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
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”.



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