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Fri, 29 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0000
Former homeless Islington man wins £25k cash prize from BOTB
A former homeless man now living in a church says winning £25,000 will change his life.

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0000
TikToker Francis Bourgeois judges Hampstead schools' contest
Train-spotting TikTok sensation Francis Bourgeois steamed into a science fair for schools in Hampstead to judge the best railway bridge design.

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0000
Barnet one of the best London borough for working families
Barnet has been named one of the best London boroughs for working families to live.

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Exploring shower solutions for every home
The shower space has become a focal point in modern home design, evolving significantly to match new standards of style, comfort, and convenience. What was once a mere necessity has transformed into a statement of personal taste and a retreat within ...

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Grade II-listed barn conversion near Romford on sale for £1.6m
This historic barn conversion north of Romford - with five bedrooms and its own games area - is on the market for just more than £1.6 million.

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Surbiton pizza lover bungee jumps 140ft into garlic dip
A pizza lover from Surbiton has completed what he believes to be the world’s first ever pizza dip bungee jump - yes, you read that right.

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000
The best cycle routes in north and east London this Easter
Easter is here and what better time to get your bike out and explore London?

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Brentwood schoolchildren’s art on display at development
Children’s artwork showing the housing of the future has gone on public display on street hoardings around a Bentwood Council housing development.

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Unauthorised absences in Greenwich primary schools
The number of unauthorised absences in Greenwich primary schools has been revealed in new data.

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Engineering works at Southeastern train stations this Easter
Engineering work is set to take place across six south London stations this Easter weekend, with buses to replace trains whilst works are carried out.

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000
London walk along the River Thames named among best in UK
A walk along the River Thames in London has been named among the best in the UK, find out how to do the trek.

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Soul Town music festival 2024 Beckenham plans approved
Two-day music festival, Soul Town 2024, which is expected to attract up to 10,000 people, is returning to Croydon Road Recreation Ground in Beckenham in August and September this year.

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000
What is the route of the new Silvertown Tunnel in London?
TfL's Silvertown Tunnel will connect two major London boroughs, find out the new tunnels route.

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Croydon 'inhumane' asylum seeker hotel to build new rooms
A Croydon hotel housing hundreds of asylum seekers has been granted permission to build six new rooms despite claims of prison-like conditions and alleged abuse among residents.

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Best and worst McDonald's in Lewisham by Google reviews
While McDonald's is one of the most recognised brands globally, branches in Lewisham areas don't impress residents.

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000
I tried the Showcase Cinemas VIP Gallery experience
At the Showcase Cinemas branch in Bluewater, I tried out their VIP Gallery experience to see if it was worth the money

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 07:33:38 +0000
Blackwall Tunnel partly closes after crash: Recap
The Blackwall Tunnel is partly closed after a crash this morning. There are long delays in the area. If you have any photos, videos or information please contact emma.fradgley@newsquest.co.uk

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 13:23:45 +0000
Dave Myers: 'Phenomenal' response to plans for Hairy Biker
Thousands of motorbike riders are set to travel from London to Barrow in memory of the Hairy Biker and TV chef.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Harlow hospital team shortlisted for HSJ digital award
The informatics team at a Harlow hospital has been shortlisted for a digital award.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 20:00:00 +0000
Easter 2024 egg hunts in south east London for the family
This weekend marks Easter so there are many Easter egg hunts, both indoor and outdoor, popping up around south east London.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 17:31:57 +0000
Sutton's Manor Park to host Easter fun day
A park in Sutton is hosting a fun-filled day of games, competitions, and activities for families this Easter weekend – and it is free to attend.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 18:00:00 +0000
Belsize Village restaurant Caldesi opening delayed
The planned opening for Caldesi, a high-end authentic Italian restaurant in Belsize Village, has been delayed.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 17:53:17 +0000
Daneby Road Catford: ‘Significant fears’ for man and public
Police have said that there were “significant fears that the man would harm himself or others” after a standoff in Catford lasting 55 hours.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 17:20:00 +0000
Crow Lane, Dagenham motorbike crash leaves man in hospital
A man has suffered injuries after a crash on a busy road in Dagenham.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 17:08:11 +0000
Waltham Abbey residents fight to save homes again amid planning appeal
RESIDENTS of a block of flats in Waltham Abbey are once again fighting to protect their homes.Last year tenants of the flat fought against a freeholder's plans to turn the three-storey block of flats into a four-storey building.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 17:00:00 +0000
Harold Hill mum Rosslyn Wolff died in 'avoidable' house fire
Harold Hill mum Rosslyn Wolff suffered a 'harrowing' and 'avoidable' death in a house fire, a High Court judge has ruled.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 17:00:00 +0000
Easter afternoon tea at The Landmark London hotel: Review
I went for one of the most decadent afternoon tea experiences I’ve ever had, where you can even request the pianist to play your favourite song.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 16:31:30 +0000
Things to do in south east London this Easter weekend
With many people set to enjoy a long weekend, many people will be looking for things to do this Easter.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 16:39:13 +0000
Parents of Nigel Farage’s daughter’s boyfriend ran Lewisham drug line
Lacey Tilley, 37, and Darren McKenna, 38, ran a “very busy” drug business selling crack cocaine and heroin in Catford, Sydenham, Forest Hill and Bellingham.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 16:27:00 +0000
Broad Street, Dagenham cannabis farm found in police raid
A warrant executed by the local policing team in Dagenham revealed a large-scale cannabis farm.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 14:27:37 +0000
Staffie cross puppy given forever home by Met police officer
A puppy found abandoned and starving in a flat has been given a forever home by the Metropolitan Police officer who rescued her.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 16:27:06 +0000
Leesons Hill Orpington police: Man stabbed
 Man takes himself to hospital after being stabbed near Orpington school

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 16:10:00 +0000
Havering Small Business Awards to return for third year
The awards celebrating contributions made by local businesses in the borough are set to return for their third year.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 16:05:42 +0000
Two teen boys arrested after vehicle theft at Bluewater
Two teenage boys who are not even of driving age have been arrested following the alleged theft of a vehicle in Bluewater.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 16:00:00 +0000
Churchill Theatre: Bromley Council issues statement on future plans
Bromley Council has confirmed that talks to secure the future of the Churchill Theatre are “ongoing” as the theatre draws closer towards the “end of its life” with a new theatre needed to replace the existing one.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 15:48:12 +0000
London issued tornado warning as strong winds hit region
The Tornado & Storm Research Organisation has issued a warning for possible tornados across London today, Thursday March 28.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 15:46:06 +0000
Wood Green High Road crash: Woman still fighting for life
A woman is still fighting for her life in hospital three days after a “hit and run” crash in Wood Green High Road.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 15:38:40 +0000
Bear Snores on at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre review
A pop up tent in Regent's Park open Air Theatre hosts a brilliant staging of Karma Wilson's popular children's books adapted by Cush Jumbo and Katy Sechiari

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 15:33:02 +0000
Beckenham Junction train stabbing: 'Worrying madness needs to stop'
A man has been stabbed during a fight on board a train between Beckenham Junction and Shortlands in broad daylight - and people who use the line or live in the area are "worried" and calling for the "madness to stop".

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 15:13:00 +0000
Barking Gascoigne neighbourhood affordable homes completed
More than 120 affordable homes have been completed in Barking in the Gascoigne neighbourhood - part of a net zero carbon housing block.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 15:13:40 +0000
South London Met officer sent indecent photos to ‘child’
A south London Metropolitan Police officer has been guilty of multiple sexual offences involving children.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 14:47:00 +0000
Rainham ULEZ activists use bat box in bid to block camera
Activists have mounted a bat box on a ULEZ camera pole in Havering in a bid to stop the installation of a new camera.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 14:33:00 +0000
Derwish Kebab, Forest Gate owner jailed for Covid loan fraud
The £30,000 was granted by the government to support his business - but he dissolved it just weeks later.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 14:22:45 +0000
Instagram prison smuggling gang locked out of their accounts
A smuggling gang who flooded prisons with drugs and hidden internet devices have had their Instagram accounts shut down amid an MOJ investigation.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 18:00:00 +0000
Herne Hill and Bromley South Easter trains replaced with buses
Buses are set to replace trains between Bromley South and Herne Hill this Easter weekend due to planned engineering works.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 14:00:00 +0000
Nature Notes: Why aren’t fleas ‘doing it’?
We are all assured by the opening lines of an old song ‘birds do it, bees do it, even educated fleas do it’.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 14:25:16 +0000
North Greenwich: Manhunt after teenage girls sexually assaulted
Police are hunting for a man after two teenage girls were sexually assaulted in Greenwich.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 13:20:23 +0000
Erith Empire Way: Three flee flat fire
SEO: Erith Empire Way: Three flee flat fire Three people fled a flat fire in Erith this morning.

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 13:13:10 +0000
Bexleyheath son smothered mum with dementia to death
A carer who smothered his 89-year-old dementia-suffering mum has been spared jailed over the "mercy killing".

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000
Easter 2024: Events happening in and around Havering
For families in Havering, there are a host of Easter events taking place this year for kids of all ages. We've rounded some up.

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