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Mon, 10 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Statutory checks to prevent illegal working resume on May 17, 2021
Temporary measures enabling employers to conduct right to work checks throughout the pandemic will come to an end on May 16, 2021.

Sun, 09 May 2021 11:51:34 +0100
Full results for the 2021 GLA elections
Last night, Sadiq Khan was re-elected as Mayor of London for the next three years following a two-day ballot counting process.

Sun, 09 May 2021 17:33:14 +0100
Teenager reportedly stabbed at Thornton Heath Station
A teenager was taken to a major trauma centre by paramedics after reportedly being stabbed at Thornton Heath Station yesterday evening (Saturday, May 8).

Sun, 09 May 2021 15:44:02 +0100
Body of newborn baby found in canal in London
The body of a newborn baby has been found in London's Grand Union Canal, the Metropolitan Police have said.

Sun, 09 May 2021 12:35:53 +0100
'Attempted abductions' of children in Bromley prompt patrols
Police said they are increasing their "visible presence" in Bromley after a series of reports emerged alleging the attempted abduction of children in recent days.

Sun, 09 May 2021 11:22:16 +0100
Sadiq Khan pledges to 'build brighter future' on re-election
Labour's Sadiq Khan has vowed to "build a brighter future" after he was reelected last night (May 8) with over 55 per cent of the vote in London's mayoral election.

Sun, 09 May 2021 09:57:27 +0100
Supermarkets warn of safety fears over frozen food, meat and fruit items
Pieces of glass, salmonella poisoning, Hepatitis A and chocking hazards are just some of the reasons behind a number of urgent product recalls.

Sun, 09 May 2021 14:06:35 +0100
24-year-old named as victim in fatal Putney stabbing
Police have named the man who was found stabbed to death at a home in Putney on Thursday.

Sun, 09 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Every lockdown rule change you need to know before May 17
This month, we will see further sectors of the economy allowed to reopen, as well as the possible resumption of international travel.

Sun, 09 May 2021 16:40:22 +0100
Pinner man charged after police officer injured in Camden vehicle stop
A man from Pinner has been charged in connection with an incident where a police officer was hit by a car in north London.

Sun, 09 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Memories of a branch of Woolworths in East London
It may no longer exist but Woolworths is one of those high street chains that is remembered with great affection by so many people from across our areas and beyond

Sun, 09 May 2021 11:51:51 +0100
Full results for the 2021 GLA elections
Last night, Sadiq Khan was re-elected as Mayor of London for the next three years following a two-day ballot counting process.

Sun, 09 May 2021 10:42:20 +0100
Drunk man who spat at and kicked police officers in Kingsbury jailed
A man has been jailed after he spat and kicked at two police officers while drunk.

Sun, 09 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
The Essex town hall that became a cinema and a Tesco supermarket
Originally built as a town hall in Epping, the Picture House opened in 1912, shortly after the photo at the top of this page was taken.

Sun, 09 May 2021 15:00:00 +0100
'Absurd' number of car parking spaces for Epping Forest housing development
I see on your front page (April 29) that Epping Forest District Council subsidiary Qualis is to build 272 new homes. However there will only be 91 car parking spaces.

Sat, 08 May 2021 23:42:54 +0100
Sadiq Khan is re-elected Mayor of London
Sadiq Khan has been re-elected as Mayor of London after beating Conservative rival Shaun Bailey.

Sat, 08 May 2021 20:07:20 +0100
London Assembly election latest results as counting nears end
Labour has held on to four of its London Assembly constituency seats as the second day of vote counting begins to wind down.

Sat, 08 May 2021 16:26:42 +0100
Sadiq Khan extends lead over Shaun Bailey in mayoral election
Sadiq Khan has extended his lead over Conservative rival Shaun Bailey as the Mayor of London election count enters its second day.

Sat, 08 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Pubs are 'back in the groove' says popular Bexley landlord
The landlord of a popular pub in Bexleyheath has said the focus is fully on the future after a difficult year for the industry, and says things are flourishing after a bumpy reopening.

Sat, 08 May 2021 23:16:33 +0100
Sadiq Khan re-elected as London Mayor
Sadiq Khan has been re-elected for a second term as London's Mayor, after seeing off competition from Shaun Bailey.

Sat, 08 May 2021 18:15:27 +0100
Labour's Sadiq Khan in lead for London Mayor election
With the majority of first choice ballots now counted, Labour's Sadiq Khan is on course to be reelected as the Mayor of London ahead of his Conservative rival Shaun Bailey.

Sat, 08 May 2021 10:42:17 +0100
Conservatives win Bexley and Bromley London Assembly vote
Conservative Party candidate Peter Fortune has been elected to the London Assembly after a resounding win in Bexley and Bromley.

Sat, 08 May 2021 17:14:08 +0100
Labour candidates win all four Lewisham by-elections
Labour and Cooperative Party candidates have won all four ward by-elections being held in Lewisham borough, the council have declared.

Sat, 08 May 2021 11:50:43 +0100
Labour win Lambeth and Southwark London Assembly seat
Labour have won the Lambeth and Southwark seat at the London Assembly elections, with their candidate claiming almost half of all votes cast.

Sat, 08 May 2021 09:23:13 +0100
Recap: London Mayoral election results - Khan wins on second preference votes
Live coverage of the London mayoral race as the votes are counted and results come in.

Sat, 08 May 2021 23:43:55 +0100
Sadiq Khan is re-elected Mayor of London
Sadiq Khan has been re-elected as Mayor of London after beating Conservative rival Shaun Bailey.

Sat, 08 May 2021 23:42:30 +0100
Sadiq Khan calls for unity as he is elected Mayor of London for a second term
Sadiq Khan called for unity in in his speech on being re-elected Mayor of London, saying he was ‘deeply humbled’ by the trust shown to him by Londoners.

Sat, 08 May 2021 23:38:57 +0100
Khan calls for unity after winning second London Mayor term
Sadiq Khan called for unity in in his speech on being re-elected Mayor of London, saying he was deeply humbled by the trust shown to him by Londoners.

Sat, 08 May 2021 23:10:02 +0100
Sadiq Khan is elected Mayor of London defeating Shaun Bailey
Sadiq Khan was re-elected as the Mayor of London, defeating Conservative candidate Shaun Bailey on second preferences.

Sat, 08 May 2021 20:07:54 +0100
London Assembly election latest results as counting nears end
Labour has held on to four of its London Assembly constituency seats as the second day of vote counting begins to wind down.

Sat, 08 May 2021 16:46:33 +0100
Conservatives win Enfield Council Chase ward by-election
The Conservative group has won a by-election in Chase ward, gaining a seat from Labour.

Sat, 08 May 2021 16:27:13 +0100
Sadiq Khan extends lead over Shaun Bailey in mayoral election
Sadiq Khan has extended his lead over Conservative rival Shaun Bailey as the Mayor of London election count enters its second day.

Sat, 08 May 2021 15:03:00 +0100
Conservatives win Edgware and East Barnet 2021 by-elections
Conservatives increased their majority on Barnet Council to 13 when they gained East Barnet.

Sat, 08 May 2021 14:00:34 +0100
Enfield by-elections preview - local elections 2021
Counting is underway at Alexandra Palace, where the results of three Enfield by-elections in Chase, Southbury and Jubilee wards will be announced later today.

Sat, 08 May 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Hertfordshire's best bluebell woods
The bluebells are on their way so it’s time to head to the woods to walk among these beautiful and delicate flowers which have a short-lived season lasting till around mid-May.

Sat, 08 May 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Hertfordshire County Council calls for on-call firefighters
Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue service is appealing for people to join “one of the most exciting and rewarding jobs you can do”.

Sat, 08 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
East London pub that was once a hotel named after Queen Elizabeth
Pictured above is the Queen Elizabeth Hotel on Forest Side (formerly Queen Elizabeth's Hill) in Chingford in 1911.

Sat, 08 May 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Praise for former Buckhurst Hill and Loughton South county councillor
I write to say a public thank you to former Essex County Councillor Valerie Metcalfe who stepped down as the elected representative for Buckhurst Hill and Loughton South at the elections held [on Thursday].

Sat, 08 May 2021 10:19:31 +0100
Sir Winston Churchill's cigar butt expected to sell for £1,200
The ‘used’ item picked up by a policeman in the 1940s will go on sale along with a pair of satin slippers that once belonged to Queen Victoria.

Sat, 08 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Aldi and Lidl reveal the biggest bargains you can find this weekend
You'll be able to pick up a range of bargains from the Aldi and Lidl this weekend.

Fri, 07 May 2021 20:50:00 +0100
London Assembly Election: The results so far
The Conservative Party has held the London Assembly constituency seat of West Central, as the first election results roll in.

Fri, 07 May 2021 16:35:54 +0100
London Mayor election: Sadiq Khan has narrow lead
Sadiq Khan currently has a narrow lead over Shaun Bailey in the early stages of the race to become Mayor of London.

Fri, 07 May 2021 16:26:45 +0100
Review: why I visited The Charles Holden twice in one week
In the heart of Colliers Wood, opposite the underground station, you will find The Charles Holden.

Fri, 07 May 2021 15:38:25 +0100
Greenwich Byron burger death: Family criticise compensation
The family of a teenager who died unknowingly eating food he was allergic to at a Byron Burger restaurant in Greenwich say they have not been properly compensated.

Fri, 07 May 2021 14:08:21 +0100
NHS hand Nonsuch Mansion back to owners following success
Staff and volunteers have been praised at the Nonsuch Mansion vaccination centre after helping protect thousands of people, as it now closes its doors.

Fri, 07 May 2021 13:03:58 +0100
Sutton teen shares experience with youth justice scheme
A teenager from Sutton speaks on how a youth scheme has helped him look towards a "brighter future" instead of going down a troubling path.

Fri, 07 May 2021 17:42:07 +0100
Grant Shapps announces 12 countries you can travel to from May 17
Turkey, the Maldives and Nepal have been added to the red list.

Fri, 07 May 2021 14:17:24 +0100
Polka Theatre set for summer reopening after £8.5m makeover
After more than two years closed, a well-loved children’s theatre is preparing to reopen this summer following an £8.5 million makeover.

Fri, 07 May 2021 12:34:08 +0100
Southwark makes changes to Great Suffolk Street LTN
Southwark Council has made changes to its Great Suffolk Street Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) after journey times for locals increased.

Fri, 07 May 2021 12:06:41 +0100
Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine: Blood clot symptoms to look out for
Under-40s will now be offered an alternative to the Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine as a precaution.



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