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Sun, 11 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Pubs, gyms, hairdressers - full list of things allowed to reopen on April 12
People in England will be able to enjoy a number of freedoms they have had to go without for months.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Prince Philip funeral: first details confirmed in line with his wishes
Following a number of health scares in recent years it is thought Prince Philip has had a lot of say in his funeral.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Epping High Street water fountain marking Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee
Epping High Street is pictured in the early 1900s showing the water fountain that was erected in 1887 to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Brent Council responds to probable return of physical meetings
Council officers hope to see virtual meetings continue as Covid-19 restrictions ease, despite the Government’s request that physical sittings return next month.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Bexleyheath pub serving pints from midnight on April 12
A pub in Bexley is planning on opening its doors and serving pints from midnight on April 12 in an eager celebration of the reopening of outdoor bars and restaurants.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 17:47:48 +0100
Revealed: Top performing primary schools in Bromley
The best performing primary schools in Bromley have been revealed.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 14:47:00 +0100
Wimbledon Mosque to host pop-up Covid vaccination centre
A WALK-IN vaccination centre is set to arrive at Wimbledon Mosque this weekend.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 13:52:24 +0100
Prince Philip: pictures show tributes to Duke of Edinburgh
Pictures show gun salutes held across the UK, to mark the death of the Duke of Edinburgh at the age of 99.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 11:48:06 +0100
Housebuilder donates book vouchers to Bexleyheath school
A housebuilder has donated £500 worth of vouchers to a primary school in a gesture to support child education in "difficult times".

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
The story of how Prince Philip and the Queen fell in love
Together for more than 70 years, Prince Philip lived through the ups and down of the monarch’s life and reign with the Queen.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Prince Philip funeral: Will there be a Bank Holiday?
As is the case whenever a member of the Royal Family dies, there are strict plans in place for what happens next.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 17:06:28 +0100
Transport for London issues update as restrictions ease
Transport for London has issued the following update on its services with non-essential shops and outdoor attractions opening from Monday.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Five Hertfordshire gardens opening to public this month
Five of Hertfordshire's most beautiful gardens will once again open their gates to the public later this month.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +0100
How long should my dog be walked for?
Research has found that an increasing number of dogs in the UK are under-exercised which is affecting their mental health and wellbeing.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
100-year-old picture of an East London pub in a small village
Pictured at the top of this page is charming photo of The Prince of Wales from c1913 when Chingford Hatch was just a small village .

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Enfield council defends staffing changes affecting scrutiny
Enfield Council has defended a staffing restructure that will affect the committees designed to hold the administration to account.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Harrow Council and CCG reiterate second vaccine date assurances
Health bosses have assured people waiting for their second Covid-19 vaccine they will receive it within the allotted 12-week timeframe.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Why has audit of Epping Forest council's accounts not been completed?
We have elections to Epping Forest District Council on May 6, with one third of councillors being elected.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 16:45:22 +0100
Greenwich iron man and dad of two dies suddenly aged 39
A 39-year-old man and keen iron man competitor from Greenwich has died suddenly, with his family still in the dark as to what killed him.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Shaun Bailey reveals housing plans for London
Shaun Bailey has revealed plans create a taxpayer-funded housing company and ban high-rise tower blocks in outer London.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 15:21:38 +0100
City Hall pays tribute to the late Prince Philip
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has today joined with his fellow election candidates and members of the London Assembly to pay tribute to the late Prince Philip.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 10:54:54 +0100
Smoke billowing from inside Blackwall Tunnel after care fire
A large fire has broken out inside Blackwall Tunnel this morning, resulting in major delays across central and south east London.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 20:00:45 +0100
Section 35 in Richmond after 'large' gathering of youths
Police have issued a Section 35 dispersal order in central Richmond this weekend in response to what they said were "large" gatherings of young people recently.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 14:47:18 +0100
Prince Philip dies aged 99, what happens now?
Whenever a member of the Royal Family dies, there are strict plans in place for what happens next.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 13:44:08 +0100
Prince Philip's remarkable life of public service in pictures
The news of his death was announced on Friday on behalf of the Queen.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 11:43:20 +0100
Romanian man accused of Plumstead scissors murder
A Romanian man has appeared in court accused of stabbing his partner to death with a pair of scissors in Plumstead.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 10:37:50 +0100
South east London mum wins £3m Fulham house in £10 raffle
A woman who has lived in the same two-bedroom house in south east London for 40 years has won a £3 million home after buying a £10 raffle ticket.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 17:59:19 +0100
Prince's Philip's visits to south London remembered
The Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip has passed away, Buckingham Palace confirmed Friday (April 9), leaving behind him a wealth of memories for Britons including many in south London.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 16:37:32 +0100
Richmond Park crowned most popular in London
Residents can rejoice as Richmond Park has been crowned London's most popular Royal Park.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 15:31:45 +0100
Parking meter scams – what they are and how to avoid them
Fresh warnings have been issued after a spike in fraud at Pay and Display machines across Richmond.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 14:31:33 +0100
Twickenham toddler paints 100 pictures for Sir Tom's birthday
An artist and her young nephew have painted 100 pictures to celebrate the birthday of the late Sir Thomas Moore.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 14:18:17 +0100
Cllr Brenda Dacres set to be deputy mayor of Lewisham
New Cross Councillor Brenda Dacres is set to become the new deputy mayor of Lewisham.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 11:59:34 +0100
Missing Twickenham twins, 13, found 'safe and well'
A pair of 13-year-old twins from Twickenham who were missing for five days have been found.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 08:28:49 +0100
Search for missing Twickenham twins Poppy and Lily Myers
Police are searching for a pair of 13-year-old twins from Twickenham who have been missing for five days.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Croydon Fairfield Halls refurbishment millions over budget
The true cost of refurbishing Croydon’s Fairfield Halls was £76.4 million, well over the £30 million budget.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 12:17:12 +0100
Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, dies aged 99
Prince Phillip has died, Buckingham Palace has said.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 20:07:23 +0100
Pop-up art gallery back at Ealing Broadway
ARTISTS collective 1of1 Design is returning to Ealing Broadway shopping centre with a new, bigger pop-up gallery.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Shaun Bailey reveals housing plans for London
Shaun Bailey has revealed plans create a taxpayer-funded housing company and ban high-rise tower blocks in outer London.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 16:30:14 +0100
Red carpet rolled out for first residents of Ealing 'film quarter' development
THE first residents are settling into Bogart House at Filmworks, a new lifestyle quarter in Ealing.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 15:52:26 +0100
Man jailed for knife attack on woman and kids in Palmers Green
A man has been jailed for at least 32 years for a "horrific" knife attack on a woman and three children.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 15:54:42 +0100
Ealing in mourning for Prince Philip
FLAGS on Ealing’s public buildings are being flown at half-mast to mark the death of Prince Philip and honour his service to the nation.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 15:48:05 +0100
Hillingdon in mourning for Prince Philip
THE Union Flag is flying at half-mast at Hillingdon Civic Centre, the Battle of Britain Bunker Exhibition and Visitor Centre in Uxbridge and at the Polish Air Force Memorial in Ruislip, to honour and remember Prince Philip.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 15:25:58 +0100
City Hall pays tribute to the late Prince Philip
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has today joined with his fellow election candidates and members of the London Assembly to pay tribute to the late Prince Philip.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 14:00:54 +0100
Barnet mayor pays tribute to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Barnet's mayor has responded to the death today (9 April) of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 12:00:37 +0100
No review of decision to keep Enfield golf course closed
A decision to keep a golf course closed following the easing of lockdown will not be reviewed after town hall bosses claimed mothballing it was cheaper than keeping it open.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 13:22:41 +0100
Prince Philip dies aged 99, what happens now?
Whenever a member of the Royal Family dies, there are strict plans in place for what happens next.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 07:40:00 +0100
Tottenham drug dealer jailed after assaulting police in Enfield
A drug dealer who rammed his car into police vehicles and assaulted offices and set a Pitbull on them in an attempt to escape has been jailed for under four years.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 14:57:12 +0100
Prince Philip funeral: first details confirmed in line with his wishes
Following a number of health scares in recent years it is thought Prince Philip has had a lot of say in his funeral.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Sian Berry launches manifesto to make London 'greenest city'
Mayoral hopeful Sian Berry today launched her election manifesto as she outlined plans to make London “the greenest city in the world”.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 10:05:23 +0100
Man arrested after woman, 20, found dead in Mottingham
A young woman has been found dead at an address in Mottingham, and police have arrested a 19-year-old man as part of the investigation.



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