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Tue, 02 Mar 2021 09:26:20 +0000
Appeal to find man missing from Dartford area
Police have launched an appeal for information to help find a missing man from Dartford.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 05:01:00 +0000
Greenwich 10-year-old girl runs 150km for gym
A 10-year-old has ran over three marathons in February, running through sun, rain and even snow to raise money for her struggling Greenwich gymnastics club.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 17:01:11 +0000
Sadiq Khan proposes tougher measures for HGV emissions
Over 90 per cent of all cars in central London now comply with the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) minimum requirements, new data from City Hall has found.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 15:30:00 +0000
Meet the London families on Channel 4's Gogglebox
Who are the London stars appearing in new series of Gogglebox on Channel 4?

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000
TfL fares increase from today amid calls to scrap Zones
Fares across TfL services will today increase by 2.6 per cent in line with the national increase in rail fares.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 16:34:15 +0000
Woolwich woman jailed for defrauding Greenwich Council
A 49-year-old woman has sentenced to 12 months imprisonment for defrauding Greenwich Council of thousands of pounds.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 12:00:17 +0000
Police find 'Lebanese Loop' devices fitted to Eltham ATMs
Police in Eltham are warning residents of a special device being attached to ATMs in the area attempting to steal their cash.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 13:04:03 +0000
Schools in south east London gear up for return of students
Greenwich is "doing everything in its power" to prepare educational settings for March 8, and Covid testing will be a key component in the safe return of schools, colleges and universities.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 16:59:34 +0000
South east London teenager charged with terrorism offences
An teenager from south east London has been charged with a number of terrorism offences.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 17:47:01 +0000
Most Sutton pupils secure preferred secondary school places
The overwhelming majority of school children in Sutton secured a place at one of their preferred secondary schools on the UK's National Offer Day 2021 yesterday (March 1).

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 16:49:24 +0000
Richmond Park visitors rack up 49 parking tickets in a day
Spring was just around the corner this weekend as the sun shined and temperatures spiked across London.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 16:17:00 +0000
35 years since Kevin Hicks disappearance in Croydon
The family of Kevin Hicks have joined forces with the Missing People charity to mark 35 years since his disappearance from Croydon.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 13:20:24 +0000
New Malden British Gas workers back on strike
British Gas workers from New Malden are continuing their strike over new "fire and re-hire" contracts they say are being forced on them by parent company Centrica.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 12:15:23 +0000
Richmond continues to have lowest Covid rate in SW London
With schools set to start reopening across London next week, Richmond continues to have the lowest rate of coronavirus infection in southwest London.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 12:10:04 +0000
Coronavirus infection rates for southwest London by borough
With schools set to start reopening across London next week, covid-19 infection rates across southwest London have continued to fall in every borough.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 11:22:17 +0000
Invasive brown stink bug pest found in UK
An invasive insect species considered a pest by homeowners and farmers in the US and parts of Europe has been found in the UK.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 11:15:20 +0000
Private hospital approved in Battersea to focus on obesity
Wandsworth Council has approved a new private hospital treating obesity problems, despite concerns it will not help local people and will only be used by the super rich.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 11:06:21 +0000
Richmond's Community Heroes awards 2020
Over fifty inspiring individuals, groups and businesses have been recognised in Richmond’s 2020 Community Heroes’ Awards.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 11:44:37 +0000
Plans for possible Covid variant 'surge testing' in Bexley
Plans are in place for surge testing in Bexley if variants of Covid-19 are detected in the borough.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 12:42:49 +0000
Prince Philip moved to different hospital for further treatment
The Duke of Edinburgh has been transferred to St Bartholomew’s Hospital for treatment.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 10:17:10 +0000
Rishi Sunak urged to extend Universal Credit increase
An additional 100,000 Londoners could be “plunged into poverty” without further support from the Government, according to new research.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 12:36:33 +0000
Southfields cancer survivor runs 'Goggins' challenge for charity
A courageous cancer survivor from Southfields is taking on a mammoth running challenge to raise funds for charity.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 17:02:36 +0000
Sadiq Khan proposes tougher measures for HGV emissions
Over 90 per cent of all cars in central London now comply with the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) minimum requirements, new data from City Hall has found.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 16:17:57 +0000
Harrow Council to plant 21 trees to honour Covid-19 dead
Commemorative trees will be planted in Harrow as “a lasting memory” to those from the borough who have died from Covid-19.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Watford landlord holds birthday bash for Enfield bins
A fed-up landlord held a birthday bash to mark one year of abandoned bins and fly-tipping causing a stink outside his property.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Controversial plans for 50ft mast on Chigwell Green approved
It is five years ago this week since the green light was given to this development on an Epping Forest village green.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 14:01:52 +0000
Harrow Council consults on low-traffic neighbourhoods
A consultation on road closures aimed at encouraging cycling and walking in Harrow could see cameras replace physical planters to prevent people using certain streets.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 13:03:19 +0000
Fifth Enfield councillor quits Labour to join new group
A fifth member of Enfield Council has quit Labour to join a breakaway political group.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 13:13:17 +0000
Hillingdon Council approves budget as council tax rises
Hillingdon Council approved its annual budget last week, including a rise in the borough's council tax.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 12:37:47 +0000
Hanwell station returned to former glory by TfL renovations
Hanwell station in Ealing was renovated and returned to its former glory last week.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 12:23:40 +0000
Warning after fire at flat in Hendon
A fire service has issued a warning after firefighters tackled a blaze at a flat.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 12:01:33 +0000
TfL fares increase from today amid calls to scrap Zones
Fares across TfL services will today increase by 2.6 per cent in line with the national increase in rail fares.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 09:46:43 +0000
Coronavirus: Hunt for mystery person with Brazilian variant
A hunt is under way to locate one of the first people in the UK believed to have contracted the Manaus variant of coronavirus, a new strain that may spread more rapidly and respond less well to existing vaccines.

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 23:05:44 +0000
UK meteor shower: 60 fireballs reported in skies
A “massive meteor” has been seen breaking up in the sky across the UK tonight.

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Crime Gallery: South London's most wanted criminals
A number of suspects and criminals from across south London are still at large, and are currently listed in the Met Police's 'Most Wanted' list.

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
How England's lockdown roadmap compares to the rest of the UK
There are different plans in place across the devolved nations of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
When can you stay overnight with family in England? - new guidance explained
People will be able to have greater contact with their friends and family from early March.

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 15:32:22 +0000
Mars Rover landed Successfully
The Mars Rover has been successfully landed on Mars having taken off in July.

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 14:18:11 +0000
Man arrested following serious assault in Ponders End Park
A man has been arrested following a 'serious' assault in a park last year.

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 13:42:55 +0000
A COVID injection- a shot in the arm for Britain by Millicent Foster, St Catherines School
Since the beginning of the UK’s rollout vaccination programme in late 2020, more than 18 million people have been vaccinated across the country. Currently, the second phase is under way, with Britain, along with Israel, leading the world in the ...

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 13:00:00 +0000
How England rugby star Jamie George was freed from heel pain
A physiotherapist has been treating an England rugby star’s chronic heel pain by using a pioneering new therapy.

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Compare pictures of a Cedar tree that still stands in Loughton, Essex, a century later
Pictured above is Church Hill, Loughton, c1904 showing two cedar trees that once stood in the front garden of a large house called ‘Uplands’ that was demolished two years earlier to make way for a new housing development.

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000
When Gregory Peck, Liz Taylor and Errol Flynn came to Elstree
Is it me or are the weeks flowing past at a rate of knots but on the positive side bringing closer the days when I can sit in the garden and read a good film biography?

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 15:00:00 +0000
'Preferred option' for Transport for London to plug gap in finances
There have been some recent media reports suggesting that motorists living outside our city could soon be charged £3.50 each time they drive into London.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Rishi Sunak urged to extend Universal Credit increase
An additional 100,000 Londoners could be “plunged into poverty” without further support from the Government, according to new research.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Local Plan: Lewisham's vision for north
Lewisham Council has identified a series of sites across north Lewisham where more than 12,000 homes are set to be or could be built.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
NHS prescription price hike - how much you’ll have to pay
The hike comes after the price was increased for the previous three years.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Prince Harry reveals why he stepped away from the Royal Family
Prince Harry confirmed he is a fan of The Crown and opened up about his decision to withdraw from royal duties, insisting he “did not walk away”.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 09:26:59 +0000
Ealing MP: we need to consult more on major planning schemes
A CALL for extra consultation on major planning applications was made in the Commons by Ealing Central and Acton MP Rupa Huq.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
NHS could transfer Mount Vernon cancer services to Watford
Services at a specialist cancer centre in north-west London could be moved to Watford after a review found the current site is not fit for purpose.



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