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Wed, 02 Jul 2025 09:43:49 +0100Man rushed to hospital with serious injury after falling from height in Ilford
A man has been rushed to hospital after falling from a height in Ilford.
Wed, 02 Jul 2025 09:37:09 +0100Major police presence with cordons in place after incident in Thornton Heath
A busy road in Thornton Heath has been cordoned off by police following an incident.
Wed, 02 Jul 2025 09:27:27 +0100Create a room your child will love with tips from Brewers Decorator Centres
With the school holidays not too far away, children will be at home more, so a bit of time creating an engaging space for your child can not only stimulate learning, but it can also provide an inviting place for them to play.
Wed, 02 Jul 2025 08:53:01 +0100Large grass fire rages in Rainham on hottest day of the year in UK
A large grass fire burned in Rainham in the middle of a historic heatwave.
Wed, 02 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0100New swimming teachers needed to help launch new Essex leisure centre
A funded training programme is launching in Epping to recruit and qualify new swimming teachers ahead of the new leisure centre’s opening later this year.
Wed, 02 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0100The 'friendly' Brentwood primary school where pupils dance their way into lessons
Kelvedon Hatch Community Primary School in Brentwood has been rated 'good' in all areas by Ofsted.
Wed, 02 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0100Ex-mayor keeps her pledge to Romford’s hospice charity
A windfall of almost £37,000 has blown in to help keep end-of-life palliative care running at Romford’s Saint Francis Hospice — thanks to the former Mayor of Redbridge eight miles away.
Wed, 02 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100Erith post office could be partially bulldozed for new flats and townhouses
Erith High Street post office could be partially knocked down to make way for new housing.
Wed, 02 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100Harlow Council bucks national trend as it reports budget surplus
Harlow Council has recorded a budget surplus for 2024/25 despite freezing council tax, enabling a 41% increase in the 2025/26 budget to fund key local priorities.
Wed, 02 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100South London M&S wants larger supermarket with 'walk-around cheese barge'
The M&S store at Kew Retail Park wants to more than double the size of its food hall.
Wed, 02 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100Bin crews praised for achieving 99.9% on-time collection rate
Harlow’s bin crews have achieved a 99.9% on-time collection rate, with around 4.5 million collections a year, thanks to improved performance management and partnership with Veolia.
Wed, 02 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100Sidcup school to host concert celebrating 15 years of nurturing young talent
Hurstmere School in Sidcup will host a StudioFix 15th anniversary concert on July 8, featuring current students and alumni, to celebrate a legacy of musical talent.
Wed, 02 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100Beckenham shoplifter banned from every Co-op in England strikes again
Prolific shoplifter David Brent has been jailed for stealing from Boots.
Wed, 02 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100Lewisham kids wear coloured glittery hearing aids in new 'deaf champions' initiative
The educators were amazed by the number of young individuals who embraced this initiative.
Wed, 02 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100The Crystal Palace Academy with 'an education that is second to none'
Harris City Academy Crystal Palace was assessed by inspectors over two days in April.
Wed, 02 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100Free children’s activities and farmers' market coming to Wembley Park
Wembley Park hosts free children’s activities and its monthly farmers' market on Sunday, July 13, with food, fun, crafts, and family entertainment at BOXPARK and Market Square.
Wed, 02 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100Vigil at temple as community grieves for those killed in plane tragedy
Worshippers at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Chigwell held a candlelight vigil to honour those killed in the Air India crash.
Wed, 02 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100Everything you need to know about Noah Kahan at BST Hyde Park
Got tickets to Noah Kahan at American Express presents BST Hyde Park London? Here's what you need to know from the lineup to timings.
Wed, 02 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100'Spectacular' year of culture planned after £250k lottery cash boost
Barnet Council has secured a £250,000 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to support a borough-wide Year of Culture in 2026, featuring arts, heritage and community projects.
Wed, 02 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100Sutton school gets kind donation from London Cancer Hub
Harris Academy Sutton students are enjoying brand-new five-a-side football goals thanks to a donation from London Cancer Hub and Aviva Capital Partners.
Wed, 02 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100Big expansion plan for Woodyer Farm in Epping Forest District
Epping Forest District Council is reviewing more than 50 planning applications including care conversions, home extensions, and listed building works across the district.
Wed, 02 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100Young innovators from 53 countries gather in Oxford for major event
North London Grammar School hosts an event as part of the International Greenwich Olympiad 2025 in Oxford, uniting students from 53 countries for innovation and cultural exchange.
Wed, 02 Jul 2025 06:58:07 +0100EastEnders star breaks silence on soap exit as they leave BBC show after 8 years
Clair Norris, who played the role of Bernadette (Bernie) Taylor, has seen her final scenes air, in a role she said has "changed my life".
Wed, 02 Jul 2025 01:01:00 +0100I tried this free hack for keeping your car cool during a heatwave without AC
I tried this free life hack for cooling down while in the car without AC, and it had some mixed results.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:24:50 +0100Emergency services search near river in Sidcup - recap
Emergency services are searching near Five Arch Bridge near North Cray Road, Sidcup, today (July 1).
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:59:27 +0100Forensic tent set at busy Dalston road blocked after fatal crash- recap
Balls Pond Road in Dalston was blocked near the junction of Mildmay Park today (July 1).
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:06:50 +0100Catford road cordoned off after double stabbing - recap
Rushey Green in Catford was cordoned off after a major incident. Follow our blog for updates.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 12:22:04 +0100Major Lower Clapton road shut after 'crash' - recap
Lower Clapton Road is shut both ways after a reported crash today (July 1).
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 07:39:04 +0100A13 closed after serious crash at Beckton with 'severe' traffic delays: Recap
The A13 in Beckton has been closed overnight following a serious crash with 'severe' traffic delays. Live updates here.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 18:53:53 +0100Man in hospital after crash near West Hendon Playing Fields
A man has been taken to hospital after a crash near West Hendon Playing Fields.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 18:15:47 +0100Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two men stabbed in Catford
A man has been arrested after two men have been stabbed on Rushey Green Catford.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0100Women to be screened less often for potentially fatal cancer
From July 1, cervical screening will take place every five years instead of three for women aged 25–49 without HPV (human papillomavirus), following NHS and UKNSC guidance.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:41:49 +0100Man dies after crash on busy Dalston road
A man has died after a crash on Balls Pond Road in Dalston, near to Islington.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:32:00 +0100Conman duped pensioner with cancer out of £74,000 then fled country
An East Ham conman who duped a pensioner out of his life savings then fled the country has been jailed.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:25:00 +0100'Gallows Corner traffic and hot weather' causes rubbish collection delays
Havering Council confirmed that Gallows Corner traffic and hot weather have caused delays to its rubbish collection service.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:17:00 +0100Harold Hill paedophile sparks Australian child sex abuse investigation
Harold Hill paedophile Sean Clark has sparked an investigation into child sexual abuse in Australia.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:00:00 +0100Thornton Heath property gets closure order after 'prostitution' and 'violence' claims
Croydon Council secured a three-month closure order on a Thornton Heath property after claims of prostitution, drug dealing, and violence, while eviction proceedings are underway.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:00:00 +0100A20 speeding driver and man breaching behaviour order with crack pipe in court
Bexley magistrates handed down suspended jail terms, curfews, and fines for offences including court order breaches, drug possession, and speeding.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:00:00 +01006 things you need to know ahead of Lana Del Rey at Wembley Stadium
Lana Del Rey is heading to Wembley Stadium as part of her world tour. Check the support act, seating plan, timings and more.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:00:00 +0100South Norwood school selected to stage first-ever European production of Frozen
Harris Academy South Norwood will stage the first-ever European school production of Disney’s Frozen, celebrating diversity and student talent in South London.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:07:09 +0100Heartbroken Dagenham family's tribute to 'beautiful' girl, 7, killed by falling tree
The family of a seven-year-old girl from Dagenham who died after a tree collapsed at a park have described her as "the light in their lives".
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:36:05 +0100Major disruption with SIX-hour delays at busy central London station
A fault on a train is causing major disruption at a busy central London station.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:00:00 +0100Leyton shop worker 'did not realise selling knife to 12-year-old was illegal'
A shop in Lea Bridge Road, Leyton has been fined after a 12-year-old was sold a kitchen knife. Counterfeit tobacco products were also found during inspection.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:00:00 +0100'I broke both legs in horror crash - hospital never has special wheelchair I need'
A man whose legs were crushed in a crash has highlighted that a major hospital has only two specialised wheelchairs to transport overweight people.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:50:15 +0100Two people in hospital after stabbing 'on bus' in Catford
Two people have been taken to hospital after a stabbing in Rushey Green, Catford.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:56:51 +0100Boy, 16, stabbed after being robbed of phone on Kilburn High Road
A boy has been stabbed after being robbed of his phone and other belongings in Kilburn.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:23:00 +0100Shocking viral video of woman 'waving knife' to crowds in Gladstone Park
A woman has been seen allegedly holding a knife during a party in Gladstone Park. Police are investigating.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:16:00 +0100Hampstead village vet urges owners to protect pets as temperatures soar
Temperatures are soaring again, but warmer weather and hot sunshine can bring risks to pets. Oliver Liebster, a vet at Linnaeus-owned Village Vet’s Hampstead practice, gives his advice on keeping pets comfortable.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:02:42 +0100Le Creuset set to mark 100th anniversary with exclusive three-night London dinner
Le Creuset is marking its 100th anniversary with La Carte, an exclusive three-night London dinner series featuring chefs Julius Roberts, Rahel Stephanie, and James Cochran.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:00:00 +0100Waltham Forest libraries are 'places of sanctuary'
Waltham Forest library services have been recognised as a Library of Sanctuary for creating safe, inclusive spaces for refugees and asylum seekers.