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Thu, 31 Dec 2020 10:18:47 +0000
Police warn Londoners: 'do not break rules to celebrate New Year'
With coronavirus cases spiralling across London and the capital placed in Tier 4 restrictions, the Met Police are urging people to celebrate the New Year safe and at home.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 16:00:00 +0000
London councils not consulted on school reopening plans
The Mayor of London and council leaders have said they were not consulted on the Government’s decision to reopen some primary schools in the capital from next week.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 12:59:14 +0000
Govt slammed for allowing Haringey primary schools to open
Political leaders in Haringey have slammed the Government’s decision to allow the borough’s primary schools to reopen despite high Covid-19 infection rates.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 12:00:00 +0000
Met police officers recognised in Queen's New Year Honours
Several Metropolitan police officers have been recognised in the Queen’s New Year Honours list for their achievements and services to policing.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 17:00:00 +0000
The most iconic moments of 2020
A look back at some of the most memorable bits of 2020.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 16:21:00 +0000
Recap: Gavin Williamson delays start of secondary schools
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson is set to deliver a statement to the Commons about the return to schools.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 17:20:58 +0000
Primary schools in Watford, London and parts of Essex to stay closed
Many areas in parts of Hertfordshire, London and Essex will be told to keep primary schools shut.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 17:00:00 +0000
Forty Hall in Enfield to feature in BBC's Antiques Roadshow
Enfield will star in the first episode of the 2021 series of the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 16:00:00 +0000
Enfield opposition group unable to vote on tower block plans
An opposition group has slammed a “fiasco” that left its members unable to vote on a controversial planning application.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 15:30:00 +0000
New Year's Eve travel updates for the Tube, rail and buses
There will be reduced services on the Tube, rail and buses on New Year’s Eve as Transport for London reminds people to stay at home.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 12:33:00 +0000
Londoners urged not to call ambulances as Covid-19 grips capital
Londoners are being urged not to call ambulances unless it is an emergency as the London Ambulance Service struggles to cope with Covid-19.

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 20:31:00 +0000
PHE warning as London and Essex highest Covid rates due to new strain
Public Health England has issued a warning as Covid infection rates in London and Essex are now "some of the highest" in England.

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 16:05:49 +0000
Schools should stay closed for fortnight says Shaun Bailey
The Government is coming under increasing pressure to reverse its decision to reopen schools in January as Covid-19 cases continue to rise.

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 15:00:00 +0000
Flats at Enfield Tube station recommended for approval again
A plan to build flats on Tube station car parks has been recommended for approval again, despite extra objections from an MP, councillors and residents’ groups.

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 13:34:33 +0000
Video: Police officer clings onto speeding Mercedes in Tottenham
Horrifying footage shows an armed police officer clinging onto a car for dear life after it smashed into him.

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 12:48:01 +0000
Drug dealer with £3million of cocaine in car on M25 is jailed
A drug dealer who was stopped with £3 million worth of cocaine in the boot of his car despite having a magnet-controlled secret compartment under his seat has been jailed.

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 12:38:19 +0000
Weather warning: chance of snow and ice in coming days
A yellow weather warning has been issued with a chance of snow and ice from tomorrow morning.

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 12:03:21 +0000
Brexit: Reaction to UK Brexit deal as London Mayor hits out
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has said that the UK’s Brexit deal “falls short of what’s best for London” as the capital’s business leaders and politicians grapple with the details of the deal.

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 06:00:00 +0000
Do you live next door to a sex offender? Here's how to check
Sarah's Law means that we are now able to check if any sex offenders live near us. Here's how:

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 15:24:24 +0000
The latest number of Covid cases in every area of Enfield and Haringey
Every single area of Enfield and Haringey recorded multiple cases of Covid in the run-up to Christmas as the new strain of coronavirus spread across the capital.

Sun, 27 Dec 2020 11:30:00 +0000
Review of the year: June
As lockdown restrictions began to slowly ease, ‘Black Lives Matter’ became the topic of conversation in June after the death of George Floyd in the US and hundreds of years of police brutality and racism.

Sun, 27 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000
Review of the year: May
As we continue our look-back over 2020, May continued to bring tragic news as the pandemic continued.

Sun, 27 Dec 2020 18:00:00 +0000
When should you take your Christmas decorations down?
Everything you need to know about when to take your Christmas tree and decorations down.

Sat, 26 Dec 2020 11:30:00 +0000
Review of the year: April
NHS workers across the country were facing extreme pressures in April as the pandemic continued, and there concerns for safety.

Sat, 26 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000
Review of the year: March
Unfortunately March was a dreaded month in 2020, this month marked the start of lockdown and hospitals were sharply overwhelmed.

Sat, 26 Dec 2020 13:00:00 +0000
The best recipes for Christmas leftovers
Here are five of the best recipes for making the most of your Christmas leftovers.

Sat, 26 Dec 2020 08:00:00 +0000
Why is Boxing Day celebrated?
Here's everything you need to know about why we celebrate boxing day.

Fri, 25 Dec 2020 11:30:00 +0000
Review of the year: February
History will look back to 2020 as the year of the coronavirus pandemic, and it can sometimes be hard to remember there was a period this year where Covid-19 seemed like a distant virus.

Fri, 25 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000
Review of the year: January
In what has been quite an eventful and very different year, it may be hard to recall some of the biggest and most interesting north London stories this year.

Fri, 25 Dec 2020 17:00:00 +0000
Where the 12 days of Christmas came from and when they end
While the song is a staple of merry Christmas do sing-alongs, the true meaning of the phrase is somewhat different.

Fri, 25 Dec 2020 06:00:00 +0000
When is the Queen's Christmas speech 2020?
The Queen made her first Christmas Day speech in 1952 following the death of her father, King George VI.

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 17:00:00 +0000
Tips for spending Christmas alone
Spending Christmas alone can be tough, but there are lots of ways you can still make it a special day.

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 16:00:00 +0000
Rapid test centres to go ahead despite accuracy concerns
Plans for up to 75 new Covid-19 test centres in London will go ahead despite concerns about the accuracy of rapid lateral flow tests.

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 14:00:00 +0000
Storm Bella to strike Hertfordshire, London and Essex
Storm Bella is due to lash London, Hertfordshire and Essex on Boxing Day with strong winds.

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 13:00:00 +0000
Emergency accommodation for London's homeless over Christmas
Temporary emergency measures are being introduced to protect London’s homeless as temperatures are expected to drop below freezing overnight.

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 12:00:00 +0000
Tesco, Asda, Aldi supermarket opening times this Christmas
Here's everything you need to know about Christmas and New Year opening times at all the major supermarkets.

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 17:57:28 +0000
Covid tier map: More England areas move to Tier 4 from Boxing Day
Boris Johnson announced London and the South East will move to Tier 4 tomorrow Sunday 20, just days after Matt Hancock announced the region was moving to Tier 3 along with other large areas of England.

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 17:09:50 +0000
London's poorest pupils 'left behind' by Covid catch-up scheme
London’s poorest pupils are being “left behind” by the Government’s Coronavirus Catch-Up Premium, with schools in poorer areas receiving less money than those in wealthier areas.

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 13:38:31 +0000
Lawyer jailed after talking to prisoner on smuggled mobile phones
A lawyer has been jailed after talking to a prisoner facing gun charges on smuggled mobile phones.

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 12:30:00 +0000
Covid deaths higher in London's most diverse boroughs
Data from London Assembly has revealed higher rates of Covid-19 deaths in more ethnically diverse areas, with higher levels of deprivation and poorer ratings of GP satisfaction.

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 17:00:00 +0000
Video: London police break up party in Ilford after Tier 4 announced
Body cam footage shows police breaking up an illegal house party, a day after Tier 4 restrictions were announced for London.

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 12:00:00 +0000
Londoners raise £1.5million for struggling small businesses
More than £1.5 million has been raised for small and independent businesses in London that have struggled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 07:19:45 +0000
Tottenham man jailed after mowing down police officer
A dangerous driver has been jailed for 11 years and nine months for mowing down an armed police officer in his Mercedes.

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 18:21:30 +0000
What Tier 4 restrictions mean for Christmas 2020
Those under tier 4 restrictions are advised to stay at home unless they have a “reasonable excuse” to leave their home.

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 16:25:09 +0000
Tier 4: Londoners urged not to travel outside capital
Londoners have been urged not to travel during Tier 4 restrictions following scenes of overcrowding at St Pancras station over the weekend.

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 13:19:10 +0000
Sadiq Khan hits out at Government over Tier 4 restrictions
Sadiq Khan has blamed Government failures for London’s move into Tier 4 restrictions as the capital faces its “toughest Christmas since the war”.

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 11:30:00 +0000
TfL planning expansion of DLR services to Thamesmead
Transport for London has begun work exploring the feasibility of extending the Docklands Light Railway to Beckton Riverside and Thamesmead.

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 11:22:07 +0000
Rain weather warning before Christmas for London, Hertfordshire, Essex
The Met Office is warning of heavy rain in the run-up to Christmas.

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 13:42:56 +0000
The new Covid-19 strain and why it's so contagious
Everything you need to know about the new coronavirus variant from experts at The Conversation.



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