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Wed, 09 Nov 2022 09:12:47 +0000
LIVE updates as Just Stop Oil cause third day of disruption on M25
Just Stop Oil said around 10 of its supporters climbed on to overhead gantries in “multiple locations” on the M25 from 6.30am on Wednesday, in what is the third consecutive day of protests on the UK’s busiest motorway.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 09:00:52 +0000
Peter Kay at The O2 arena London: How to get tickets
Peter Kay has confirmed the news that he will be taking up a monthly residence at The O2 Arena in London.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 08:43:39 +0000
Bromley Road Lewisham fatal stabbing: Boy, 14, arrested
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a stabbing in Lewisham.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 07:50:35 +0000
'Warm Spaces' set up at Jackson's Lane Theatre and O2 Centre
Those dealing with cost-of-living crisis or who feel isolated can head to Highgate or Finchley Road for more than just a warm welcome.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Hackney Wick street named after 'Chopin's piano maker' Broadwood
A new street in Hackney Wick has been named after a piano manufacturing company that claims to be the oldest in the world.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Councillor petition against Havering waste collection change
Councillor David Taylor said more than 1,000 residents have signed his petition opposing a plan to introduce fortnightly bin collections in Havering.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Walthamstow man banned from owning pets for cropping dog's ears
A man has been banned from keeping all animals for two years after allowing his dog’s ears to be cropped.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000
West Ham players launch Newham Christmas toy appeal 2022
Two West Ham United Women players helped kick off the 45th annual Christmas Toy Appeal in Newham this week. 

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Barking and Dagenham Remembrance Day services 2022
Services will take place across Barking and Dagenham this week to mark Remembrance Day (Friday, November 11).

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Southeastern timetable changes sparks petition
More than 1,400 people have signed a petition against timetable changes to a Southeastern Railway service.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Croydon tram crash sixth anniversary memorial service
The sixth anniversary of the Croydon tram crash will be marked with a memorial service on Wednesday (November 9).

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 07:40:38 +0000
Next buys Made.com as brand collapses into administration
Made.com has sold its brand, website and intellectual property to Next

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 09:29:10 +0000
Just Stop Oil protestors disrupt M25
Protesters are causing widespread disruption on the M25 for a second day after several junctions were blocked.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 08:26:41 +0000
Cheltenham Road Lewisham crash: Recap
A crash in Lewisham, according to AA maps.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 14:04:38 +0000
Sneak preview of Christmas at Kenwood light trail 2022
After a successful debut in 2021, a wintry Christmas trail returns to the Hampstead mansion with spectacular illuminations and soundscape as lighting designer Stephen Page reveals

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 12:01:08 +0000
Opera: HGO perform The Cunning Little Vixen at Jacksons Lane
The Hampstead Garden Suburb opera company delivers a proto-feminist fable with woodland animals in Janáček's enchanting opera

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 16:06:09 +0000
Electropop singer Kyla La Grange nominated for garden award
The electro pop singer songwriter is swapping the tough music industry for horticulture as her north London garden is nominated for BBC Gardener's World magazine's people's choice award.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 22:26:26 +0000
Do you remember the 5th of November? by Simona Valeva, Graveney School
How did the 5th of November develop from a date known for attempted regicide, to a fun night out for many British Families?

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 20:55:51 +0000
Acoustic gig night - Alex Oliver, Gumley House Convent School
The Basement Door is a local charity that organises gigs for young, often unsigned, bands and solo musicians and provides training sessions for young people to become volunteers with the charity. These training sessions give the volunteers the skills...

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 20:21:33 +0000
Peartree Way Greenwich two-vehicle crash: Woman in hospital
A WOMAN has been taken to hospital after a two-vehicle crash in Greenwich.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 20:18:46 +0000
Review: The Importance of Being Earnest - Kathryn T, Townley Grammar
Last week, I had the good fortune to go and see the Importance of Being Earnest, Oscar Wilde’s most endearing play, performed at the Rose theatre in Kingston. Playfully adapted by Denzel Westley Sanderson, the play has been sympathetically modernis...

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 21:00:40 +0000
An attack at Baker Street station, two weeks ago on Thursday
On 27th October, an unprovoked attack occured on the famous London Underground station of Baker Street. The individuals involved will remain anoynymous for the sake of their privacy and safety. 

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 20:05:31 +0000
Franklin Road Penge incident: Man taken to hospital
A MAN has been left with life-changing injuries after an incident in Penge.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 19:18:51 +0000
Are UGG boots the shoes of the season?
The temperature is rapidly dropping and with the current Cost of Living Crisis affecting the UK and our house heating situations, we need to work harder than usual to find the means of staying warm. Are UGG boots the cure to the plague? 

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 18:23:38 +0000
Letter opposing Goodmayes development goes to Downing Street
Campaigners against a planned development on the site of a Tesco superstore in Goodmayes have written to Rishi Sunak objecting to the proposal.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 11:44:10 +0000
16th Century remains could be under Shoreditch streets
Dozens of post-medieval and modern remains could be lying underneath the busy streets of Shoreditch.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 18:26:42 +0000
History in Secondary Education - Hannah Cowne, St Philomena's
Studying History in Secondary School is perhaps more valuable than many people would think, upon considering the vast array of skills and knowledge it can equip you with. I spoke with two History teachers, in order to see their opinion on History wit...

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 18:05:46 +0000
Harlow & Gilston Garden Town wins Essex Housing Award
Plans for a garden town have been recognised with an award for high quality developments.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000
PHOTOS: Guy Fawkes Lantern Parade held in Barking
Families helped to light up the streets of Barking during a Guy Fawkes-themed parade.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000
Camden's Regent Canal Dead Dog bridge to get £533k revamp
An iconic bridge that has featured in films including James Bond's Spectre is to receive a £533,000 makeover.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:59:33 +0000
Diwali celebrations hosted by BAPS Chigwell mandir
The Hindu annual event Diwali (also known as the Festival of Lights) celebrates the victory of good over evil, light over darkness, or knowledge over ignorance. It's widely celebrated across continents and this year, the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan temple...

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:46:01 +0000
Highgate School pupil's FGM speech at House of Commons
Highgate School pupil Simran Boyd, 17, has urged the House of Commons to help victims of FGM overcome the stigma and taboo they face on a daily basis.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:03:08 +0000
See inside BrewDog bar opening in Upminster
Craft beer chain BrewDog is opening a bar in Upminster later this week.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:25:30 +0000
Princess Alexandra Hospital Trust signs veterans covenant
A hospital trust has signed a pledge to support veterans.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:03:00 +0000
Just Stop Oil protesters arrested after M25 disruption
A total of 16 protesters in total have been arrested after the second day of disruption on the M25 surrounding London.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:39:52 +0000
Just Stop Oil protesters remanded over M25 action
Extinction Rebellion co-founder Roger Hallam has been remanded in custody for almost a month accused of plotting to cause chaos on the M25.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 09:56:59 +0000
Vulnerable patient goes missing from Kenton House care home
A care home has come under fire after staff did not realise a vulnerable patient had gone missing.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 16:18:17 +0000
Hackney photographer "held for 13 hours" after M25 protest
A photographer from Hackney said he was held in police custody for around 13 hours after being arrested while reporting on a Just Stop Oil protest.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 15:42:00 +0000
Erith: The Bexley neighbourhood with almost no pubs left
A South London neighbourhood has been left with hardly any pubs as micro breweries hoover up business in other parts of the borough.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 15:23:38 +0000
Tower Hamlets MP constituency boundary plans revealed
The Boundary Commission for England has revealed its latest plans for parliamentary constituencies in Tower Hamlets.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 15:18:08 +0000
Sheffield Hallam University to open Brent Cross campus
Sheffield Hallam University will open its first satellite campus in Brent Cross Town.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 15:09:02 +0000
Man dies in M25 incident near Dartford Crossing
A man in his 40s has died after an incident on the M25 near the Dartford Crossing.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 15:05:25 +0000
Leslie Phillips, who lived for a while in Maida Vale, dies
Veteran actor Leslie Phillips died "peacefully in his sleep" earlier this week aged 98.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 14:53:26 +0000
Newham MP constituency boundary plans revealed
The Boundary Commission for England has revealed its latest plans for parliamentary constituencies in Newham.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 14:54:44 +0000
Epping Ongar Railway Christmas lights train returns
A heritage railway will bring back its Christmas train with a discount for emergency workers.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 14:44:10 +0000
Missing Bromley boy last seen more than 10 days ago
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing boy from Bromley.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 14:36:17 +0000
Downham boy known to visit Lewisham missing for four days
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing boy from Downham.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 14:38:34 +0000
Mum bullied out of education at 15 ready to complete PGCE
A mother who was bullied out of education at 15 is now ready to complete her own teaching qualification.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 14:23:09 +0000
Redbridge MP constituency boundary plans revealed
The Boundary Commission for England has revealed its latest plans for parliamentary constituencies in Redbridge.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 13:52:32 +0000
Ilford drill rappers died of stab and gunshot wounds
Two rappers died of stab and gunshot wounds after they were attacked at an address in east London last month, a coroner heard.



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