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Thu, 06 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100Greenwich Theatre reveals reopening with trio of plays
Greenwich Theatre has announced it's long-awaited reopening, with a trio of revived works opening in June.
Thu, 06 May 2021 08:26:28 +0100Crystal Palace: Pre-World War One water pipes to be replaced
Thames Water engineers are set to upgrade "ageing" pipes as part of a 1.5 million investment in south London.
Thu, 06 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100CROYDON: Woodside by-election
There are seven candidates vying for your vote in the Woodside by-election tomorrow (May 7).
Thu, 06 May 2021 09:00:00 +0100'Baby bank' opens in Wealdstone for Harrow families
A baby bank which provides baby products for families in Wealdstone and across Harrow is up and running.
Thu, 06 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100Six streets in Harrow to be closed for roadworks next week
Motorists and residents in Harrow are facing disruption due to closures for roadworks, starting from today.
Thu, 06 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100Harrow Council grants new Harrow Arts Centre teaching block
An arts centre is set to benefit from a new teaching block as part of the regeneration of the site.
Thu, 06 May 2021 07:33:00 +0100Ikea will pay up to £250 per item for your old furniture
Ikea customers can earn up to £250 per returned item.
Thu, 06 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100Most popular working from home songs on Spotify revealed
Ed Sheeran, James Arthur and Billie Eilish are among the artists boosting productivity among Bits working from home.
Wed, 05 May 2021 18:01:26 +0100London Mayor election 2021: Candidates campaign for final time
With Londoners set to head to the polls tomorrow (May 6) to vote for the next Mayor of London, candidates today had one final chance to get their messages across to voters.
Wed, 05 May 2021 17:11:43 +0100Pure: Man jailed for punch outside Bexleyheath nightclub
A clubber who left another partygoer unconscious with a fractured skill and a bleed on his brain with one punch has been jailed.
Wed, 05 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100Brian Rose: I'll pull off 'biggest upset in political history'
Mayoral candidate Brian Rose says he expects to pull off “the biggest upset in political history” on May 6 by becoming the Mayor of London.
Wed, 05 May 2021 12:41:00 +0100Police in Bexley arrest man linked to £400k of vehicle crime
Police in Bexley have arrested a man linked to the thefts of high value cars worth over £400,000 after forcing him to the side of the A2 and finding his car stacked with items used for theft.
Wed, 05 May 2021 15:29:17 +0100How this Merton doctor uses TikTok to tackle Covid myths
This Merton doctor has found a creative way to inform youngsters about the coronavirus pandemic.
Wed, 05 May 2021 11:35:00 +0100TfL: Woolwich Ferry workers to strike in May and June
Workers operating the Woolwich Ferry have voted to go on strike in protest against TfL's management in the latest episode of the "Groundhog Day' dispute.
Wed, 05 May 2021 08:03:31 +0100Police investigate indecent exposure incident in SE London
Police have launched an appeal following an indecent exposure offence on-board a train travelling between Bexley to London Victoria.
Wed, 05 May 2021 20:02:29 +0100South London uni study warns on 'Covid-19 Anxiety Syndrome'
For many in the UK, the current easing of restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic is being welcomed with a mixture of joy and relief after over a year of various national 'lockdowns'.
Wed, 05 May 2021 17:15:17 +0100Emanuel School welcomes back former student after 50 years
More than 50 years since a former pupil walked through the gates of his old school in Battersea, he returned on Thursday, April 29 to talk to Year 12 politics students.
Wed, 05 May 2021 15:50:02 +0100Police search for Morden Holland and Barrett thief
Police are searching for a man who stole £1000 worth of vitamins and honey from a health shop in Morden
Wed, 05 May 2021 13:12:00 +0100Blackheath charity wins national award for Greenwich work
A Blackheath-based mental health charity for mums has scooped a national award
Wed, 05 May 2021 13:11:14 +0100PICTURED: Dramatic photos of Platt's Eyot fire rescue
The Teddington RNLI have released dramatic photos of their rescue efforts at the Platt’s Eyot fire.
Wed, 05 May 2021 12:37:33 +0100Kevin Clarke: Lewisham backs new memorial after BLM letter
The mayor of Lewisham said he “strongly supports” a new memorial to a Black man who died after being restrained by police in Catford.
Wed, 05 May 2021 12:17:09 +0100London Zoo welcomes new arrival ahead of breeding programme
Footage shows a new Asiatic lioness settling in at London Zoo as part of a global breeding programme for the Endangered species.
Wed, 05 May 2021 11:34:23 +010073-year-old Tooting man bitten in 'traumatic' dog attack
An elderly man with learning difficulties has been “viciously” attacked by a dog in Tooting.
Wed, 05 May 2021 11:09:02 +0100Croydon killer linked to unsolved sex attacks in Australia
An Australian criminologist is calling for one of Britain’s most notorious sex killers to be investigated over unsolved crimes in Western Australia.
Wed, 05 May 2021 09:28:15 +0100Bellingham by-election: MP Ellie Reeves tweet questioned
Lewisham West and Penge's MP deleted a tweet after she was asked had she "checked the facts" about a claim related to a by-election candidate for Bellingham.
Wed, 05 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100St Olave's grammar: Ombudsman criticises admissions appeal process
A Bromley grammar school has been rapped by the local government ombudsman after an investigation found a number of faults in its handling of an admissions appeal case.
Wed, 05 May 2021 18:46:13 +0100Notting Hill & Ealing wins national senior school award
NOTTING Hill & Ealing High School won the Senior School of the Year award at the Independent School Awards run by TES, leading publication in the education sector.
Wed, 05 May 2021 18:41:18 +0100Hillingdon brings COVID contact tracing in-house
A PILOT contact tracing scheme launched by Hillingdon Council this month, to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, is already seeing positive results.
Wed, 05 May 2021 18:39:01 +0100Discounts for Hillingdon, Ealing people at LT Museum Depot open weekend
YOU can explore a hidden trove of transport treasure in Acton when the London Transport Museum Depot opens its doors for half-term on Saturday and Sunday, May 29-30, and Wednesday to Sunday, June 2-6.
Wed, 05 May 2021 18:36:23 +0100Footprints helps Uxbridge bereaved at town centre church
BEHIND the statistics of those who have died from COVID in the last 14 months, there are countless stories of grief and bereavement among families.
Wed, 05 May 2021 18:02:03 +0100London Mayor election 2021: Candidates campaign for final time
With Londoners set to head to the polls tomorrow (May 6) to vote for the next Mayor of London, candidates today had one final chance to get their messages across to voters.
Wed, 05 May 2021 17:23:40 +0100Brondesbury Park by-election: Brent to gain new councillor
A new Brent councillor will be chosen this week as people across the country head to the polls in national, regional, and local elections.
Wed, 05 May 2021 15:58:38 +0100Hillingdon not to install electric vehicle charging points
Hillingdon Council has no plans to install electric vehicle (EV) charging points, despite being one of the worst boroughs in London for EV charging.
Wed, 05 May 2021 15:35:53 +0100Harrow Council approves Pinner Hill golf course phone mast
A 25-metre telephone mast will be erected on a Harrow golf course despite concerns this will negatively impact “one of the crown jewels of the borough”.
Wed, 05 May 2021 15:31:24 +0100Sadiq Khan hopeful of 'right mandate' in mayoral election
Sadiq Khan has said he is hopeful that a victory in tomorrow’s mayoral election would give him “the right mandate” to negotiate with the Government.
Wed, 05 May 2021 15:30:00 +0100St George's Shopping Centre in Harrow supporting mental health awareness
St. George’s shopping centre, in Harrow, has teamed up with Harrow Mind and The World Land Trust, to raise funds and awareness around Mental Health in celebration of Mental Health Awareness Week.
Wed, 05 May 2021 15:21:29 +0100Plan for drinking venue in Haringey park withdrawn
A controversial plan for a drinking and entertainment venue in Haringey’s largest park was not discussed by councillors after the item was withdrawn.
Wed, 05 May 2021 15:00:00 +0100Voluntary Action Epping Forest's ACE Upcycling scheme gets new workshop
A project offering training and mentoring to people with learning disabilities in making goods from recycled wood is continuing to flourish.
Wed, 05 May 2021 15:00:00 +0100Forthcoming road closures in Barnet area including M1 services
The roads to and from a service station on the M1 are set to be closed overnight from later this month.
Wed, 05 May 2021 11:59:25 +0100Covid rate in Barnet stays low as lockdown easing continues
The coronavirus infection rate in Barnet remained low nearly two months after the lifting of lockdown began.
Wed, 05 May 2021 10:15:52 +0100Closing date for Harrow Debenhams branch confirmed
Debenhams has now confirmed when the Harrow branch will shut, as its remaining stores are set to close.
Wed, 05 May 2021 10:00:00 +0100Roads in Chigwell, Harlow and Waltham Abbey closed for works
Several roads across Epping Forest are set to temporarily close from this weekend to enable roadworks to be carried out.
Wed, 05 May 2021 07:57:54 +0100Thief who stole 11 vehicles across Harrow and Brent jailed
A motor thief who committed a string of thefts across Brent and Harrow has been jailed.
Wed, 05 May 2021 07:44:53 +0100Man pleads guilty to breaking Covid rules after boat party
A man has pleaded guilty to breaking Covid rules after he threw a large boat party during the third lockdown.
Wed, 05 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100Enfield mum finds new job thanks to London work programme
A single mum-of-two says she is "thankful" after a work programme helped secured her a new job following six years out of work.
Wed, 05 May 2021 06:35:03 +0100Ealing pianist waits for his musical to open in US
A STUDENT pianist in Ealing will see his talents come to life on stage in America after writing a musical.
Wed, 05 May 2021 06:31:22 +0100Happy ending for rescued West Drayton pets
DOZENS of cats and dogs, rescued from an unlicensed animal business in West Drayton, have now been rehomed.
Wed, 05 May 2021 06:27:34 +0100Claire Sweeney and pals lead way in Harefield Hearts v Lungs Challenge
SUPPORTERS of Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals Charity, along with celebrities Claire Sweeney, Aaron McKibbin and Will Bayley, have raised £14,744 for the hospitals, which have been on the frontline of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Wed, 05 May 2021 06:24:52 +0100Northwood pupil wins art prize for 'rainbow trees'
A PUPIL from St Helen’s College, Northwood, has won an international competition, iArt 2021, for her depiction of the ‘rainbow trees’ in her garden, which made her happy throughout lockdown.
Wed, 05 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100Brian Rose: I'll pull off 'biggest upset in political history'
Mayoral candidate Brian Rose says he expects to pull off “the biggest upset in political history” on May 6 by becoming the Mayor of London.