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Sat, 03 Dec 2022 09:36:06 +0000
James Watt Way Erith car crash: Motorcyclist in hospital
A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital after a crash with a car in Erith.

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Recalling when Old Church Road in Chingford was in Essex
Old Church Road in 1955 when Chingford was still in the historic county of Essex.

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Fear at plans for homes on former Aldborough Hatch landfill
A contaminated landfill on the edge of Redbridge is set to become the site of hundreds of new homes.

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Victorian Gothic gates from historic market restored
A set of Gothic gates, the only surviving feature of a 19th century Tower Hamlets market, have been newly restored on Columbia Road.

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Government accepts Lower Thames Crossing plan for examining
The latest milestone has been reached in plans for the Lower Thames Crossing, with the government accepting an application to examine the proposals in more detail.

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Lewisham house prices: Average house prices soar by £8,000
House prices in Lewisham have soared by an average of over £8,000 in the month of September, according to figures from the Land Registry.

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Rika Moon Notting Hill - a new, sophisticated but oh-so-cool spot
“You might think a sophisticated Japanese cuisine, creative cocktails and a red button in a bathroom cubicle that turns the room into a disco don’t exactly match up – but trust me, they do, and it’s brilliant,” says reporter Immy Share.

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Bromley Council names and shames illegal Blue Badge users Bromley
Bromley Council has prosecuted 13 people for displaying cancelled blue badges when parking in the borough.

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park slammed for 'ridiculous' prices
Christmas attraction, Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park has received criticism for its high pricing.

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000
ULEZ expansion across all of London a 'joke' as public react
Public react to the ULEZ expanding to all of London from August 2023.

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000
The best Christmas fairs and markets in south east London
You don’t need to travel to central London to visit a Christmas market - here's everything you need to know about all the great offerings in south east London.

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Merton Park proposed constituency changes raises concerns
A local resident has highlighted her concerns regarding proposed boundaries changes and says that Merton Park is “intrinsically a part of Wimbledon geographically, socially and historically”.

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Lewisham rated the happiest place to live in south east London
Lewisham has been rated the “happiest borough” in the whole of south east London, according to new data.

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 09:20:14 +0000
UK drivers warned of £2,500 fine for driving with Christmas tree
You could face a £2,500 fine and three penalty points on your licence for transporting a Christmas tree in you car this Christmas

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 09:18:34 +0000
TikTok tip reveals why you shouldn't store milk in your fridge door
If you store milk in the door of your fridge, it turns out you are doing it wrong.

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Royal Mint launches collectable coins for Rolling Stones anniversary
The Rolling Stone design is the fifth to be released after Queen, Sir Elton John, David Bowie, and the Who

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 21:05:27 +0000
Just how useful are 'Mickey Mouse' degrees? Nabihah Abedin, Heathside.
The term ‘Mickey Mouse degrees’ refers to degrees which are considered pointless, with limited opportunities post-education. In a world more focused on the materialistic aspects of education, we might fail to realise that, at the end of the day, ...

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 20:29:00 +0000
Winter Wonderland by Abiha Jamil, Seven Kings School
Starting from the 18th of November 2022 till the 2nd of January 2023, the one and only Winter Wonderland makes another comeback this year in Hyde Park, London.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 19:52:24 +0000
Christmas only for Christians? - Isabel Clayden, Notre Dame
Christmas is a messy blend of different aspects from a vast array of origins ranging from religions to cultural traditions, to corporate inventions, to smaller scale local innovations from just a single family to a whole town or country. What Christm...

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 18:46:51 +0000
Aturas Kurpis convicted of murder of Paulius Karalius
A convicted criminal with a history of violence stabbed an innocent man to death over an argument in a restaurant.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 17:12:37 +0000
Enfield woman jailed after fatal car crash in Streatham
A driver has been jailed for killing a friend and injuring another when she crashed after an 80mph police chase.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 16:43:03 +0000
B&Q in Enfield to take over former Toys R Us store
B&Q will be moving to a new unit just before Christmas.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 16:02:00 +0000
'Loud music' on Camden tower roof after intruders 'climb scaffolding'
Camden Council has condemned 'reckless' intruders who reportedly climbed scaffolding on a 22-storey tower block on the Chalcots estate.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 16:23:49 +0000
Peckham High Street stabbing: Pictures from scene
Pictures from the scene of a stabbing in Peckham show a heavy police presence.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 15:32:54 +0000
Michael Palin stammer centre to hold Christmas fundraiser
A stammering centre in Clerkenwell will hold a carol service to raise money for its charitable work.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 15:35:46 +0000
Puppies rescued from rusty cage abandoned in Edgware
Three puppies were found locked up in a rusty cage left in an alleyway.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 13:02:27 +0000
Chisenhale residents 'over the moon' as enclosure removed
Householders living opposite a school were "thrilled" to see that a social distancing enclosure put in place during the Covid-19 pandemic has finally been removed.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 14:20:30 +0000
Peckham High Street stabbing: Man taken to hospital
A 19-year-old man has been taken to hospital after a stabbing in Peckham.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 14:24:29 +0000
Camron Smith's killers jailed for revenge stabbing
The killers of a boy who was stabbed with a so-called zombie knife in front of his mother by balaclava-clad home invaders have been jailed.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 13:57:21 +0000
Met Police extends bail for Conservative MP accused of rape
A Conservative MP has had his bail extended again, after being arrested in May on suspicion of a string of sexual offences, including rape.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 13:03:03 +0000
Love Island star's Array restaurant in late licence hearing
A restaurant co-founded by Love Island star Kem Cetinay is fighting for its late-night licence following a stabbing outside the venue last month 

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 13:06:25 +0000
Missing Lewisham boy known to frequent New Cross and Peckham
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing boy from Lewisham.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 12:38:41 +0000
Ilford Business Improvement District (BID) awards winners
The achievements of businesses across Ilford were celebrated at an awards ceremony.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 12:25:12 +0000
Renewed appeal after dad shot in Birdhurst Road Croydon
The family of a dad who was shot after leaving a silent disco in Croydon have released another image of the victim, hoping that it will “serve as a reminder to anyone who may have information about his murder”.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 11:58:06 +0000
Tower Hamlets pensioners unable to get parking permits
Pensioners in East London have been unable to access parking permits for the last three years due to the council’s “disastrous” customer service, a councillor said.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 11:36:14 +0000
Waltham Forest Council defend location of proposed lido
A new lido likely to be built on a Walthamstow green space is expected to lose money, according to a report prepared for council leaders.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 11:30:00 +0000
Campaign launched to save Elm Park Children's Centre
A campaign has been launched to save a children's centre in Elm Park earmarked for closure by Havering Council.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 10:57:50 +0000
Kentish Town French bilingual school downgraded by Ofsted
A bilingual French school in Kentish Town has been downgraded to "good" while receiving an "outstanding" score for early years provision.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 11:12:16 +0000
Thamesmead and Abbey Wood stabbings: Man arrested
A fourth person has been arrested over the stabbings of two 16-year-old boys in south east London.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 10:54:58 +0000
Red Cup Cafe in Harrow closes doors due to rising costs
A cafe has closed its doors forever after being “hammered” with rising costs.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 10:37:58 +0000
Turkish homeware brand Karaca opens in Islington
A global homeware brand has opened its first ever UK store in Upper Street, Islington.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 15:40:47 +0000
Top tips for choosing and pet proofing your Christmas Tree
Pines and Needles has pop up stores across north London and is offering tips for choosing your tree and ensuring your pet doesn't get tangled up in it

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 09:47:13 +0000
Chadwell Heath schoolboy killed 'in cold blood', court told
Former Romford Boxing Club member Tyler Hurley, 16, was fatally stabbed on a bus home from school in Chadwell Heath in a “revenge” attack after he posted a drill music track online, a court has been told.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 09:47:56 +0000
Film Reviews: The Silent Twins, Charlotte, Violent Night
A film based on the case of the Silent Twins, an animation about the life of Holocaust artist Charlotte Saloman, and a slapstick action movie about a drunk Santa confronted by a criminal gang, is among the week's releases

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 09:28:10 +0000
Parkside Avenue Lewisham stabbing: Hunt for man
Police are looking to identify a man after a stabbing in Lewisham.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 08:52:42 +0000
Thamesmead and Abbey Wood stabbings: Two teens charged
Two teenagers have been charged with the murders of two 16-year-old boys in south east London.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 06:51:50 +0000
King Charles III to donate fridges and freezers to food banks
King Charles III will donate hundreds of goods to food banks and charities across the UK.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Greenwich house prices: Average house prices rise by £4,000
House prices in Greenwich have gone up by an average of over £4,000 in the month of September, according to figures from the Land Registry.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000
London Tube closures December 2: See the full list
Check the London Underground services this weekend before heading out this weekend.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000
London O2 Arena: Best Places to Eat according to reviews
See the best places to grab a meal at London's O2 Arena.



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