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Mon, 22 Feb 2021 08:05:48 +0000
Teenager charged with murder of Gabriel Bringye in Tottenham Hale
A 15-year-old boy has been charged by detectives investigating the murder of a taxi driver.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 07:37:42 +0000
Bus drivers across Barnet and Harrow to strike today and on March 3
Bus passengers face disruption this week because of a strike by drivers in disputes over pay and conditions.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 18:03:51 +0000
The 10 highest Covid-19 infection rates in south east London
A map revealing the specific neighbourhoods in south east London with the highest rate of Covid-19 infections shows the areas currently

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 12:18:28 +0000
TfL: New Oyster card change coming next month in London
Transport for London's drive for contactless travel has led to a small change in Oyster cards coming next month.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 11:33:47 +0000
Model Kate Moss says it hard growing up in Croydon
Kate Moss has admitted it "wasn't easy" growing up in Croydon.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 11:26:02 +0000
12 arrests in Woolwich raid over exploitation of sex workers
Twelve people have been arrested after a extensive two-day operation which saw police raid homes in Woolwich and Kent linked to the exploitation of sex workers.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 14:09:51 +0000
Police officer bitten by woman in Orpington High Street
A police officer was bitten by a woman in a day-light attack in Orpington High Street.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 13:55:00 +0000
Greenwich: Old school hall transformed into home
Lockdown has made us spend more of our time in our own homes than ever before, and most of us have thought about doing some DIY home improvements, or even reinventing our home.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 12:03:18 +0000
Illegal Wolf skin rug & monkey skin jacket seized in Tooting
Police have seized an illegal wolf-skin 'rug' recently discovered by the Met Police's Wildlife Crime Team in Tooting.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Lewisham draft local plan: West
Lewisham Council has identified a series of sites across west Lewisham where more than 1,000 homes could be build.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 10:54:10 +0000
Boris Johnson: Adults to be offered Covid vaccine by July 31
Boris Johnson has pledged to offer all adults in the UK a coronavirus vaccine by the end of July as he prepares to set out his road map to relax lockdown restrictions in England.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
IKEA launch new initiative sure to save you money on your furniture
The Swedish retailer is making it simpler for customers to extend the life of their IKEA furniture – one Allen Key at a time.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Covid-19 has forced 2 million Brits out of work for 6 months, new report shows
Covid-19 restrictions have hit the UK economy hard with almost two million workers unemployed or fully furloughed in January.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 23:06:01 +0000
First stage in roadmap out of lockdown revealed
All schools in England will be told to reopen to all pupils on March 8 as part of the Prime Minister’s roadmap of easing lockdown restrictions.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 17:23:40 +0000
Police share CCTV appeals of Preston Road stabbing
Police are hoping to trace the owners of a burn out car connected to the murder of a teenager who was stabbed.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
FA Cup founder who once lived in Chingford east London
Did you know the man described as the ‘Forgotten Father of English Sport’ lived for a time in Chingford?

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 10:25:35 +0000
All adults to be offered coronavirus vaccine by end of July
All adults are now targeted to be offered coronavirus vaccines by the end of July – but the health secretary still insists the Government must take a “cautious” approach to easing restrictions.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Compare pictures of a hall in Loughton, Essex, in 1915 with modern day
Seen in the picture from around 1915, Lopping Hall (right) stands as a reminder to the end of lopping rights for the residents of Loughton back in 1878.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Elstree 1971: Blood from the Mummy's Tomb and On the Buses
This week, fellow travellers, I turn the clock back to 1971. Where have those 50 years gone? There have certainly been some changes. Can you believe it was still legal then for pubs to refuse to serve a woman on her own.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Martin Lewis reveals how much you should be paying into your pension each year
There are several pension plans that you can choose from, including state pension and private workplace pensions.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 14:48:29 +0000
Met Police bust cannabis factory in Belvedere and arrest man
A cannabis factory in Belvedere has been busted by police.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 17:31:30 +0000
Bexley Council name and shame Blue Badge abusers
Seven drivers have been caught and prosecuted for taking advantage of Blue Badges they were not entitled too in Bexley.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 14:09:05 +0000
NHS couple from Dartford celebrate big weight loss
A couple from Dartford, who both work for the NHS, say they've never felt more 'loved-up' after losing an impressive eight and a half stone between them.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
‘Likkle Sugarcane’ brings Caribbean food to Clapham
A pandemic, Brexit and a harsh winter are not the ideal conditions for opening a new business, but a bold restaurant owner from Wandsworth is taking his chances.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 11:45:29 +0000
Hairdressers in England ‘could stay shut until April’
Hairdressers may remain shut until April, according to reports, as the government prepares to publish its roadmap out of lockdown restrictions.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 08:38:00 +0000
Inside the most popular home for sale in Sutton
This stylish and contemporary property in Sutton is all-set for the summer with its very own swimming pool.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Wimbledon Village among best shopping destinations
Wimbledon Village has been named among Britain’s leading shopping destinations, according to research.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 12:22:50 +0000
Covid: Tributes paid to SE London ambulance worker, 82
Tributes have been paid to an 82-year-old ambulance service worker from south east London with an "impeccable" work ethic, after his death with coronavirus.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 15:44:47 +0000
Charles arrives at London hospital to visit Prince Philip
The Prince of Wales has arrived at the hospital where his father the Duke of Edinburgh remains after feeling unwell.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 12:06:16 +0000
Men charged with murdering Lavaun Witter in Croydon
Two men have been charged with the murder of a 22-year-old who was found stabbed in Croydon, as well as wounding a 16-year-old boy.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
What could Boris Johnson's 'road map' look like? - plans for pubs, schools and non-essential shops
Boris Johnson has called for patience ahead of announcing plans to lift lockdown saying “we want progress to be cautious but also irreversible.”

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 11:38:31 +0000
Hairdressers in England ‘could stay shut until April’
Hairdressers may remain shut until April, according to reports, as the government prepares to publish its roadmap out of lockdown restrictions.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000
This is how you can get paid to watch sport and eat takeaways
Alongside getting to review televised sporting events and takeaways, you will also receive a 70” Ultra HD 4K TV and £500 cash.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 10:44:29 +0000
Plans revealed for new Lidl store in Friern Barnet
A brand-new Lidl store is coming to Barnet as part of a multi-million-pound investment across the country.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 11:30:00 +0000
What could Boris Johnson's 'road map' look like? - plans for pubs, schools and non-essential shops
Boris Johnson has called for patience ahead of announcing plans to lift lockdown saying “we want progress to be cautious but also irreversible.”

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Aldi and Lidl reveal the best deals coming this weekend
Aldi and Lidl have revealed a range of new products being made available this weekend. 

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Compare aerial pictures of Chingford in East London in 1920s with modern day
This is an aerial photo of North Chingford in the 1920s showing Station Road.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Harrow Council planning to continue with virtual site visits
Site visits from councillors deciding on planning applications in Harrow will only resume “once restrictions have eased”.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 16:15:00 +0000
Bexleyheath centenarian walks laps of his garden for the NHS
A Bexleyheath centenarian is following in the footsteps of Captain Tom as he walks around the garden of his care home to give thanks to healthcare workers.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 18:04:36 +0000
Wimbledon Village Farmers' Market to reopen this weekend
Wimbledon Village Market is set to reopen after traders were forced to close last week.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 16:09:55 +0000
Lack of safety measures revealed following Eden Park inquest
At least 79 London train stations have platforms that are dangerous to blind or partially-sighted people, a Freedom of Information request has revealed.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 13:42:29 +0000
Uber: Supreme Court ruling 'will have consequences' for London
The Supreme Court’s decision to class Uber drivers as workers “will have consequences” for the private hire sector in London, according to the London Assembly.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 15:33:59 +0000
TfL reveal London bus routes affected by driver strike
Transport for London said it is expecting major disruption next week as bus drivers go on strike.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 17:05:06 +0000
Lee Boxell: Father speaks out after son's 48th birthday
Parents of a missing schoolboy last seen in 1988 are hoping to find out what happened to their son before they go to their graves.



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