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Mon, 29 Mar 2021 08:29:14 +0100
Woman fighting for life after south London police chase
Three women are in hospital including a 19-year-old currently fighting for her life after a car being pursued by police crashed into a lamp post in south London.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 08:12:00 +0100
London outdoor freedoms as lockdown restrictions relaxed
Friends and families are allowed to reunite and team sports will resume in a major easing of England's coronavirus lockdown to allow far greater freedom outdoors.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0100
New Covid-19 lockdown rules as restrictions eased
Lockdown restrictions in England have been eased as of today.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 08:09:14 +0100
Vaccine passports 'last straw’ for pubs - Wetherspoon boss
Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin has said vaccine passports would be “the last straw” for struggling pubs and force bar staff into a “bitter civil liberties war” with customers.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 07:48:05 +0100
April 12: Wagamama opening Enfield and Barnet sites for outdoor dining
Restaurant group Wagamama has revealed its full list of sites that are set to reopen for outdoor dining from April 12.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Covid lockdown eases today in next step of Johnson's roadmap
Friends and families will be reunited and team sports will resume in a major easing of England’s lockdown to allow far greater freedom outdoors.

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Climate crisis: the stories highlighting the crisis and those fighting for our planet
Newsquest is committed to bringing an open and honest view of the climate crisis.

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 10:16:43 +0100
Wagamama: List of South London restaurants reopening April 12
Restaurant group Wagamama has unveiled plans to reopen around half of its restaurants for outdoor dining on April 12 as restrictions ease under Boris Johnson’s road map out of lockdown.

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Tesco, Asda, Aldi, M&S and more - the best and worst supermarket Easter eggs
We rate and review a range of supermarket Easter eggs, from big names to own brands.

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Odds slashed on a 'white Easter' with polar blitz predicted in UK
Weather watchers are keeping their eyes on a 60-hour polar blitz which looks set to arrive just in time for Good Friday.

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 14:51:24 +0100
South East England set for record March temperatures
The UK could see record-high March temperatures as restrictions on outdoor gatherings are eased in England.

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0100
People urged to maintain community spirit after lockdown
A year ago Epping Forest like the rest of the UK entered the uncharted territory of the Covid pandemic and the first national lockdown.

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 12:20:36 +0100
Met Police crime appeal: Boys shot and stabbed in Kingsbury
Two teenagers were stabbed and shot in Kingsbury last night.

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Compare pictures of Epping Town from 1912 and the modern day
Pictured above is Epping Town in c1912 showing St John’s Church built in 1889 on the site of an earlier building. The tower was completed in 1909.

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 20:00:00 +0100
Chaplin, Keaton and Harold Lloyd all came to Elstree
I bet nobody reading this article was a cinemagoer during the silent era of movies as that ended more than 90 years ago. I suspect most readers have never watched a silent film as they are not shown on television and most have been lost with the pass...

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000
This is where you can travel from Monday when Boris Johnson eases lockdown
The 'stay at home' order will ease on Monday when the second phase of the first stage of Boris Johnson’s road map will begin.

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
See inside the most popular property in Merton
THIS is the most viewed property in Merton, according to Zoopla.

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
This is how much you will need to pay for Covid tests with major UK airlines
Many airlines are now offering Covid-19 tests as part of their booking process, for an additional cost, including British Airways and TUI.

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 11:11:29 +0000
Sainsbury’s Local in Wembley Place officially opens
A new Sainsbury’s Local has launched in Wembley.

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000
London mayor criticised for comments on policing of Clapham Common vigil
Reading the mayor of London’s comments on the front page has angered me so much I felt I needed to voice my opinion.

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Then & Now: A brass band taking a break outside a pub over a century ago
Above is an early photo of the Bull & Crown in Chingford from c1880s that was recently discovered by Chingford Historical Society showing the local brass band taking a break outside the pub. Onlookers from the shop peer out of the doorway.

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Brent Council to judge Northwick Park Hospital outline plans
Initial plans for hundreds of new homes alongside student facilities and retail space near a hospital will be discussed by councillors on Monday (March 29).

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Bexley ice cream family loses Danson Park contract
A family-run ice cream business say they are "heartbroken" after finding out they've lost their contract to serve customers at Danson Park.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0000
London Mayor Election: What should the next Mayor do?
A leading thinktank has this week produced a manifesto of recommendations for the next Mayor of London, including calls to replace the Congestion Charge and ULEZ.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0000
Half of London businesses plan to stick with remote working
Half of London’s businesses plan to continue remote working in some capacity once the Covid-19 pandemic is over, according to a new survey.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 14:30:00 +0000
Paris Hilton: London is my favourite city in the world
Paris Hilton has revealed London is her favourite city in the world. The TV star is on the front of Tatler.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 17:25:42 +0000
Pair cleared of murder 15 years after SE London attack
Two men have been cleared of killing a vulnerable man who died nearly 15 years after being attacked in south east London.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 15:00:52 +0000
Lead scientist at Epsom-St Helier speaks on career path
Ever wondered what it is like to be a frontline health worker? Our new weekly feature explores just that.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 12:00:28 +0000
Three arrested as police bust cannabis factory in Thamesmead
Police officers have busted yet another cannabis factory in Thamesmead on Thursday, arresting three people in the process.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 11:41:19 +0000
700m kaleidoscope artwork opens at Greenwich Peninsula
Part of the Greenwich Peninsula has today been transformed into a striking piece of artwork, with a 700m kaleidoscopic walkway hoping to "bring joy to the public through a myriad of colours."

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 10:48:18 +0000
CCTV appeal after violent knife-point burglary in Catford
CCTV has been released after two burglars forced their way into a house in Catford and threatened the residents with knives.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 20:16:22 +0000
London police warn over online child abuse after arrests
The Metropolitan Police in London are warning Londoners over the risks of online child abuse after making dozens of arrests linked to the crime earlier this month.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 18:26:16 +0000
Mum of epileptic woman calls for medicinal cannabis on NHS
The parents of a daughter with severe epilepsy staged a protest outside Downing Street today (Friday, March 26) to demand a way to access medicinal cannabis on the NHS.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 17:28:00 +0000
Friends swap home flavours in lockdown cultural exchange
Two friends have been beating lockdown boredom – by sharing recipes from each other’s’ countries and discovering a different culture in the process.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 16:53:50 +0000
Our Lady and St Philip Neri Primary School planning inquiry
A school in Sydenham could be demolished depending on the outcome of a planning inquiry.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 16:47:44 +0000
Milestone in £2.5m regeneration of Thamesmead and Southmere
The first phase of new homes in Southmere has launched, the first major milestone in the 'ground-breaking regeneration' of Thamesmead.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 16:39:32 +0000
Richmond Council among those objecting to Eden Campus plans
Richmond Council has objected to plans for the Eden Campus development in Kingston’s town centre.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 16:38:38 +0000
Top 10 things to do in London's Royal Parks this spring
London's Royal Parks host a huge range of activities in their beautiful and varied grounds every spring across the capital.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 13:44:48 +0000
Brazilian drug dealers jailed over £3 million chemsex racket
Six people have been jailed after a police operation uncovered one of London's largest ever 'chemsex' drug dealing rackets.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 13:23:19 +0000
Castlebar Care Home in Forest Hill to close
A care home in Forest Hill is set to close after 28 years because of financial problems.  

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 12:53:44 +0000
Pop-up Covid-19 vaccination clinic in church in Lee Lewisham
People who are not registered with a GP will be able to get the Covid-19 vaccine at a church in Lewisham on Saturday (March 27).

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 12:37:00 +0000
3 ways you can get a 'freedom pass' for the pub on April 12
The Government is poised to reveal plans next month and Brits could have three ways of getting a “freedom pass” for the pub.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 11:28:03 +0000
AFC Wimbledon turns stadium into Covid vaccination centre
AFC Wimbledon have transformed their brand-new Plough Lane stadium into a vaccination centre.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 11:22:06 +0000
Exclusion rates for children in Wandsworth revealed
Black children in Wandsworth are three times more likely to be excluded than white children, a new report shows.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 10:54:29 +0000
Your Bromley BID plans to spotlight town's cultural heritage
Plans to shine a spotlight on Bromley's cultural heritage and to attract more visitors to the town centre are set to go ahead, as the contract for the business improvement district (BID) was reissued.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 10:38:39 +0000
Renato Geci, 21, killed in West London double-stabbing
A 21-year-old man who died from stab wounds in Hounslow has been named as Renato Geci.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 09:11:08 +0000
Teddington named London's best place to live by Sunday Times
Teddington has been named the best place to live in London, as experts praised the suburban area for its high street that "nails the sweet spot."

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 08:21:11 +0000
Man riding e-scooter in hospital after Croydon crash
A man is facing "potentially life saving injuries" following a suspected hit-and-run in Thornton Heath.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 07:18:25 +0000
NHS team up with partners to deliver vaccine in Banstead
Members of the traveller community in Banstead have received their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine following a joint initiative.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Data shows worst chicken shops by hygiene rating in London
A new data study examining the hygiene ratings of chicken shops in every London borough has mapped your chances of getting hygienic food (or not) when choosing one of London's most popular take away meals.



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