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Sun, 06 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Asda Sutton staff ‘can’t afford to shop in own store’
Asda staff in London can’t afford to shop in the stores they work in, a union has warned.

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here stars from south London
ITV’s reality tv show I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! returns tonight, and some of the celebrities in this year's series are from south London.

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 10:19:15 +0000
Rail passengers face severe disruption despite strikes being called off
Train passengers are facing severe disruption as rail services remain crippled despite a series of planned strikes being called off.

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
The pubs for sale in south London
Ever wanted the chance to own a pub and serve drinks to the community? Well now here's your chance.

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
The Avocado Show Princes Street London: A review
"For an avocado lover I can't think of much better than a dessert with waffles, chocolate, berries - and of course avocado on top," says reviewer Immy Share.

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Final piece of Croydon’s tallest building slotted into place
The final piece of Croydon’s tallest building has been slotted into place.

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 21:37:40 +0000
Singer and brother of Nick Carter, Aaron Carter, dies aged 34
Aaron Carter, singer and brother of Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter, has passed away aged 34.

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 14:55:27 +0000
Netflix’s The Crown: Everything to know for season 5 release
Netlfix's The Crown returns next week - here's everything you need to know.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 17:27:29 +0000
Man who stabbed teen who was 'dead' for an hour in Brixton jailed for life
A teenage knife crime victim who effectively died on the street for nearly an hour has told his attackers “I did not deserve this” as they were jailed for life.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 12:47:09 +0000
Is the Elizabeth Line running during November strikes?
See if the Elizabeth Line is running as workers' strike.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 11:03:00 +0000
Missing Sutton man last seen yesterday
POLICE are concerned for a man who is missing from Sutton.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Bonfire Night 2022: Met Office weather forecast for South West London
Here's the Met Office weather forecast for South West London on Bonfire night.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Croydon dad covers number plate with tape to stop traffic fines
A Croydon dad has started covering up his number plate with tape to stop the council sending him more traffic fines.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Croydon violence fears driving people away from market
A Croydon market trader said fears of violence and anti-social behaviour in the town centre are driving customers away.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
London Tube closures November 4: See the full list
Check the London Underground services this weekend before heading out this weekend.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 13:40:08 +0000
Capital's Jingle Bell Ball with Barclaycard 2022 tickets, dates and more
Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball with Barclaycard is returning this year, here's how you can buy tickets, what we know about the line up and when the shows are.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 10:14:20 +0000
King Charles has made 'various threats' to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle over new book
Royal author Tom Bower has revealed Harry's upcoming book Spare has strained relationships withing the Royal Family.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Who is on The Graham Norton Show tonight?
Popular late-night chat show The Graham Norton Show is back on screens tonight.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 05:01:00 +0000
UK Earthshot Prize finalists revealed by Prince William
Five Earthshot Prize winners will be announced in Boston in the United States next month and are set to receive £1 million each to develop their projects.

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 14:51:33 +0000
Oakfield Road Croydon house fire: Two men in hospital as five escape
TWO men have been taken to hospital after a house fire in Croydon.

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 14:00:00 +0000
Nature Notes: The bountiful oak
THIS autumn there is a bumper crop of acorns and walking under a mature oak we find ourselves crunching underfoot dozens of the thousands of acorns littering the ground below.

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 07:47:04 +0000
London flooding: Heavy rain causes chaos on travel services
There's some flooding in London this morning amid a weather warning.

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Croydon Council reveals plans to improve high streets
Croydon Council has revealed plans to improve high streets in Thornton Heath, Selsdon, New Addington and Purley with a massive £3.7 million government funding boost.

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Croydon tram drivers could strike in the run-up to Christmas
Tram drivers could strike in the run-up to Christmas this year as union members are balloted for more action.

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Croydon Council refuses to reveal cost of May's election
Croydon Council has refused to reveal the cost of May’s local election count – which overran and lasted three days.

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Royal Mail unveils Christmas stamps featuring Queen's portrait for final time
The Queen's distinctive side profile has appeared on Christmas stamps since 1967.

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 22:15:06 +0000
Tottenham star Son is World Cup doubt due to surgery
Son Heung-min's World Cup dream could be in tatters as he needs surgery to repair a fracture around his left eye.

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 16:35:11 +0000
South Norwood: Cumberlow Avenue crash
A person refused medical treatment after a crash in South Norwood today (November 2).

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 14:35:20 +0000
Reports of secret Chinese police station in Croydon
A Croydon MP is “alarmed” by reports a secret Chinese police station is operating from the town’s high street.

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 11:12:59 +0000
Woman sexually assaulted on board 455 bus in Wallington
Police are hunting for a man after a woman was sexually assaulted on board the 455 bus in Wallington.

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 10:23:25 +0000
Greggs to launch Festive Bake Brunch in London
Bakery, Greggs is launching The Festive Bake Brunch to mark the start of Christmas.

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 07:28:31 +0000
Giant Christmas baubles fly down Tottenham Court Road as Storm Claudio hit
Giant Christmas baubles were seen flying down Tottenham Court Road yesterday

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Hunger-striking ecologist Emma Smart taken to hospital from police cell
An ecologist, who had previously been jailed for protesting, was arrested over a climate protest and taken to hospital from her police cell due to a hunger-strike.

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Croydon mums skip meals to feed kids as foodbank sees demand surge
Croydon mums are regularly going without food as they struggle to feed their children, according to a local foodbank, which has seen a huge surge in demand.

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
South Norwood tipped as up and coming 'property hotspot'
A Croydon neighbourhood tipped as ‘up and coming’ and a ‘property hotspot’ by newspapers and estate agents alike is seeing new families flood to the area.

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 11:20:00 +0000
Asda launches £1 meal deal with unlimited drinks for over 60s amid cost of living crisis
The new initiative will run alongside the current ‘Kids eat for £1’ offer which continues to be hugely popular.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Croydon's Westfield to look like Paris shopping mall
Croydon’s Westfield shopping centre will look like a Paris shopping mall with a hotel and offices, according to the firm’s CEO.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Sutton town centre plans for new homes, shops and library
More than 1,000 new homes, new shops and a new library could be built in Sutton town centre as new plans have been unveiled.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 19:51:12 +0000
Royal Mail staff to strike around Black Friday and Cyber Monday
The Royal Mail strikes will centre around Black Friday on November 25 and Cyber Monday on November 28.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 15:47:11 +0000
Is Royal Mail Click and Drop down? Users unable to send parcels
Royal Mail's online Click and Drop service was reported on Down Detector as having issues on Tuesday afternoon.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 15:27:47 +0000
TikTok down: Why is TikTok not working?
TikTok appears to be down as users report outages on Down Detector.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 08:55:00 +0000
Remembrance Day: Why do we wear poppies?
Throughout November the nation wear's a poppy, but what does the poppy mark?

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 09:11:28 +0000
Project launched to stop London smoking
A partnership has been created in a bid to end tobacco smoking in the capital. 

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 13:48:51 +0000
Missing Croydon boy last seen 11 days ago
Police are looking for a boy from Croydon who was last seen 11 days ago.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 12:18:07 +0000
Tube Strike November: What are the dates?
London Underground strikes in November will impact travel.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 10:14:57 +0000
Wildflowers to appear in London as TfL launch scheme
If you've been out and about across London over the last few days and have noticed a bit more greenery on the roads, here's why.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 06:41:19 +0000
London Underground Red Line: Central line severely delayed
Check the Tube services this morning.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 15:36:09 +0000
Instagram is investigating why accounts have been deactivated
Instagram has reported that it is looking into why thousands of users have suddenly had their accounts disabled.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 13:30:13 +0000
Is Instagram Down? Users report accounts being suspended
Instagram users have reported issues with the app as many have been logged out and told their accounts have been suspended.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 11:13:04 +0000
Met Police reaches record levels of female officers
The proportion of female police officers in London has reached a record level, according to figures released by the Met. 



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