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Thu, 15 Apr 2021 08:13:26 +0100
South London bus strikes: TfL lists affected routes
A London bus driver strike will go ahead on Thursday after talks aimed at resolving a dispute over pay and conditions ended without agreement.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 09:09:23 +0100
Gross misconduct for Met officer over Wimbledon trains
A Met Police officer who later resigned has been found guilty of misconduct travelling to and from Wimbledon train station without a ticket.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 08:40:30 +0100
Large queues form in south London for variant surge testing
Larges queues have formed in south London as hundreds of thousands more are being urged to get tested to try and stamp out a "concerning" strain of the virus which causes Covid-19.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Croydon Whitgift School responds to misogyny allegations
A private boys’ school in Croydon has responded to “deeply concerning” allegations of misogyny and harassment.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Budding sixth form artists invited to enter Whitefriars art competition
The Whitefriars Sixth Form Art Competition is back and now open for entries.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Restrictions set to be imposed in Harrow due to roadworks
Motorists using roads in Harrow may face disruption while restrictions are imposed to allow utility works to be carried out.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 17:15:00 +0100
ITV weather presenter Ruth Dodsworth ex-husband jailed
A TV weather presenter was stalked by her controlling husband who placed a tracking device on her car to check if she was having an affair.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 16:42:29 +0100
London Mayor election: What do the opinion polls say?
Sadiq Khan remains the favourite to win the London Mayor election, according to the latest opinion polling.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 16:34:59 +0100
ITV weather presenter Ruth Dodsworth ex-husband jailed
A TV weather presenter was stalked by her controlling husband who placed a tracking device on her car to check if she was having an affair.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 12:12:32 +0100
London Assembly election: Which seats to watch out for
Londoners will head to the polls on May 6 to elect the 25 members of the London Assembly as well as the next Mayor of London.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 15:12:49 +0100
Transport for London jobs currently on offer
Transport for London is hiring across London.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 17:49:27 +0100
New study reveals pothole hotspots across London
A NEW study has revealed the London boroughs which are classed as hotspots for potholes.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Britains Got Talent star welcomes single with lockdown baby
A former Britain's Got Talent star has welcomed his latest single with a beautiful addition to his family – paying tribute to new life during a global pandemic.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 16:35:05 +0100
New Malden British Gas strikers near the bitter end
British Gas field engineers from New Malden and elsewhere protested in Windsor today (Wednesday, April 14) as the ultimatum over contract negotiations with parent company Centrica loomed.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 14:31:00 +0100
Capital Studios to reopen cinema with huge indoor beach
The UK’s leading experiential cinema venue Backyard Cinema is set to reopen in south London next month.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 18:26:09 +0100
Man, 18, charged following Brixton stabbing
A young man from Thornton Heath has been charged with attempted murder following a stabbing in Brixton earlier this year.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 15:39:26 +0100
Kitten and mother killed by pellet guns in Barnehurst
Both a kitten and it's mother have both died after suspected pellet gun shootings in Barnehurst.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 14:58:50 +0100
Police appeal to identify man found in Plumstead
Police have released an appeal to help identify an unknown man in hospital.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 12:25:00 +0100
Men from Charlton and Plumstead charged over drug supply
A man from Plumstead and another from Charlton have been charged with serious drug offences.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 12:22:00 +0100
Demelza Hospice records best day of trading ever
Demelza's children's hospice has reported its best day of trading in it's history after reopening its doors for the first time in 2021 on Monday.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 11:30:26 +0100
Drop off in south east London Covid-19 infection rates
Covid-19 infection rates have fallen to new lows in south east London in the wake of Easter and the lockdown ease.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 08:36:32 +0100
South London: Covid variants could slow lockdown easing
Rapid spread of coronavirus variants could necessitate the reimposition of lockdown measures, a scientist advising the Government said.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 17:37:47 +0100
Tadworth litter pickers praised for remarkable efforts
An intrepid group of litter pickers from Tadworth are winning praise for their dedication in tidying up in their communities and nearby greenspaces.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 16:35:33 +0100
Proposal to partially close Clapham Common for summer events
Proposals have been submitted to section off parts of Clapham Common for a range of outdoor events this summer.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 15:35:51 +0100
Stunning Purley street art transforms south London building
A beautiful new street art piece has transformed a dilapidated building in Purley and spread mental health awareness in the process.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 15:09:29 +0100
Wandsworth tests sites 'fully booked' for two weeks
Eager residents hoping to check if they have the South African COVID-19 variant have faced difficulties this week as attempts to book asymptomatic PCR tests have been unsuccessful.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 14:56:19 +0100
Matt Hancock: Covid vaccine could be 'condition of employment' in care homes
A five-week consultation has been launched as Mr Hancock said the government had “a duty of care to those most vulnerable to Covid-19”.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 14:04:00 +0100
Greenwich is 'open for business' with lockdown easing
Greenwich has declared itself open for business after the easing of lockdown restrictions on Monday, with people flocking to newly reopened venues.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 11:44:55 +0100
Father describes horrific Bushy Park dog attack at Easter
A father has spoken out about his family’s “horrendous” ordeal after his wife and 9-year-old daughter were mauled by a dangerous dog while taking part in an Easter egg hunt.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 09:00:30 +0100
New finding in inflammatory syndrome in children after Covid
Half of the children who developed the rare new multisystem inflammatory syndrome associated with Covid-19 had neurological symptoms or signs when they entered hospital, new research indicates.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
'Shell of a building' transformed into new Eltham nursery
Plans have been unveiled for a new nursery in Eltham after a major reconstruction project at an old building site.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 12:52:57 +0100
The simple mistake that could be costing you hundreds on your car insurance
Despite lockdown restrictions, the number of drivers with penalty points only fell by 3% annually in March.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 15:32:46 +0100
South Africa Covid variant: Surge testing to start in N3 area
Surge testing is set to begin in the N3 postcode of Barnet after the South African variant of Covid-19 was detected in the area.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Harrow fish and chips named among top 50 in UK
A Harrow chip shop has been named as one of the best in the country.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 16:43:00 +0100
London Mayor election: What do the opinion polls say?
Sadiq Khan remains the favourite to win the London Mayor election, according to the latest opinion polling.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 16:43:32 +0100
Gas canister alert as Harlington bungalow blazes
SIX fire engines and around 40 firefighters were called to a blaze at a bungalow at Bath Road, Harlington this morning (14).

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 16:41:17 +0100
Haringey restaurant accused of Covid regulations breaches
A restaurant and shisha lounge could lose its licence to sell alcohol after allegedly breaching coronavirus regulations.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Parking restrictions to be introduced in roads in Barnet
Parking restrictions are set to be imposed in a number of roads in Barnet.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +0100
3food4u's ethos of how it treats people is praised
The value of a charity's ethos of treating and supporting people humanely with dignity and respect has been underlined by the experience of one person who sought help.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 12:13:33 +0100
London Assembly election: Which seats to watch out for
Londoners will head to the polls on May 6 to elect the 25 members of the London Assembly as well as the next Mayor of London.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 12:01:54 +0100
Covid cases near zero in most of Barnet as lockdown eased
The seven-day coronavirus infection rate dropped in Barnet in the week after lockdown restrictions on socialising were eased.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 10:35:19 +0100
Bricks thrown at homes in Potters Bar
Police are investigating after bricks were thrown at two homes in Potters Bar.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 10:24:53 +0100
Off duty police officer viciously attacked in Harrow
Five men have been jailed for a vicious assault on an off-duty police officer and stealing his watch.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Stanmore College to have major refurbishment under new funding
Stanmore College will under go a major refurbishment under a new government funded programme.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Road closures in Waltham Abbey, Loughton, Nazeing and Chigwell
Lengthy sections of road in Epping Forest are set to be temporarily closed from later this month while roadworks are carried out.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 09:59:05 +0100
Sainsbury's issue urgent Hepatitis A warning to all customers
The item has been removed from the Sainsbury’s website and point of sale notices will be displayed in all stores across the UK.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 08:30:43 +0100
Tesco profits tumble over the past year
Tesco has revealed that its profits tumbled by around a fifth over the past year after coronavirus costs of almost £900 million offset surging sales.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 16:52:47 +0100
Netflix urged to apologise over 'malicious' Prince Philip scene in The Crown
The Duke has been portrayed by Matt Smith and more recently Tobias Menzies in the show’s four seasons so far.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 17:00:32 +0100
Brian Rose launches election manifesto during visit to Enfield
London mayoral candidate Brian Rose today launched his election manifesto with a live broadcast from Enfield.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Euro 2020: City Hall planning fan park in Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square could be the site of a UEFA Euro 2020 fan park this summer under plans submitted by City Hall.



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