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Thu, 27 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
London Councils: Tackling housing crisis must be 'top priority'
The cross-party London Councils group has said addressing the housing crisis must be the Government’s “top priority” following the release of a new report.

Thu, 27 May 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Nature Notes: 'One of our most attractive Spring butterflies'
One of our most attractive spring butterflies is the orange tip.

Thu, 27 May 2021 08:52:43 +0100
Enfield bank employee jailed for benefit fraud
An Enfield bank employee has been jailed for her role in an organised crime group that committed £385,000 of benefit fraud.

Thu, 27 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Plans to extend Barnet permit parking scheme published
People living in area of Barnet face having to pay to park their vehicle under proposals to extend a residents’ parking scheme.

Thu, 27 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Three roads in Harrow area to be closed from this weekend
Three roads in the Harrow area are due to be temporarily closed from this weekend for roadworks.

Thu, 27 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
London Councils: Tackling housing crisis must be 'top priority'
The cross-party London Councils group has said addressing the housing crisis must be the Government’s “top priority” following the release of a new report.

Thu, 27 May 2021 06:00:09 +0100
New Acton secondary school to be integrated into homes scheme
AN agreement between the Department of Education and developers Countryside will enable a new 1,200-pupil secondary school in Acton, Ark Soane Academy, alongside 116 homes.

Thu, 27 May 2021 07:30:00 +0100
Friends reunion: What stars of the show have been up to since the last episode
The shows return in arguably the biggest TV news of the year as the full cast will reunite for the first time in more than 20 years.

Thu, 27 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Holiday destinations that could soon be added to travel green list
Holidaymakers have been urged to only travel to countries on the green list, which currently includes 12 destinations.

Wed, 26 May 2021 17:10:52 +0100
TFL to trial e-scooters in London from June
A 12-month trial of e-scooter rentals in London will begin in June. Transport for London is in charge of the scheme.

Wed, 26 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
New London Assembly members call for Parkrun to resume
Two new London Assembly members have stepped in to assist efforts to resume Parkrun events next month.

Wed, 26 May 2021 13:59:23 +0100
Sasha Johnson: Five arrests after activist shot in Peckham
Police have arrested two men and three teens on suspicion of attempted murder after a Black Lives Matter activist was shot in the head at a party in Peckham.

Wed, 26 May 2021 13:41:17 +0100
Lewisham Council wants views on tackling domestic violence
Lewisham Council is consulting residents as it develops a five-year strategy (2021 – 2026) to tackle domestic abuse and all forms of violence against women and girls in the borough.

Wed, 26 May 2021 10:42:56 +0100
Vauxhall: Driver glasses man's face in road rage attack
A driver who glassed a man with a broken beer bottle, causing severe lacerations to his face, after a minor traffic dispute has been jailed for more than 13 years.

Wed, 26 May 2021 14:04:34 +0100
Sutton forced to rip-up pitch amid Football League promotion
Sutton United will start ripping up their all-weather 3G pitch following their promotion to the Football League after claiming the National League title on Sunday ( May 23).

Wed, 26 May 2021 11:13:02 +0100
Tea room owner speaks on indoor return to Cheam Village
It has been over one week since indoor dining resumed, and like many, this vintage tearoom couldn't wait to serve customers once again in Cheam.

Wed, 26 May 2021 16:42:51 +0100
Woman dies at Isabella Plantation in Richmond Park
A woman has died after taking ill while visiting the Isabella Plantation in Richmond Park this afternoon (Wednesday, May 26).

Wed, 26 May 2021 19:49:09 +0100
New Covid-19 cases rise in Croydon amid Indian variant worry
New cases of Covid-19 rose significantly in Croydon and Reigate and Banstead according to the latest data released by Public Health England (PHE).

Wed, 26 May 2021 18:24:14 +0100
Police seek to quell concerns after Richmond stabbings
Law enforcement are seeking to quell concerns about violent crime in Richmond after a number of incidents including a fatal stabbing rocked the borough recently.

Wed, 26 May 2021 12:56:26 +0100
Centre Court Shopping Centre offer space to RSPCA
RSPCA Wimbledon has been offered 'much-needed space in the town centre to help continue their animal welfare work.

Wed, 26 May 2021 10:37:02 +0100
Unemployment set to persist in London until 2023, report finds
Employment in London may not return to pre-pandemic levels until 2023 despite strong economic growth this year, according to a new City Hall report.

Wed, 26 May 2021 10:26:05 +0100
Covid-19 vaccine rollout extends to people aged 30 and over from today
Health Secretary Matt Hancock praised the “phenomenal pace” of the vaccination programme.

Wed, 26 May 2021 05:30:00 +0100
Tree planted in Lewisham as memorial for Covid-19 victims
The Mayor of Lewisham has planted a blossom tree to commemorate the almost 600 Lewisham residents who have lost their lives to Covid-19.  

Wed, 26 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Sadiq Khan calls for clarity over Indian variant advice
Sadiq Khan has called on the Government to provide “clarity” over its guidance to people living in areas affected by the “Indian variant” of Covid-19.

Wed, 26 May 2021 20:53:13 +0100
Ealing Half Marathon out to recruit ambassadors
COMMUNITY ambassadors are being sought to help preserve the Ealing Half Marathon.

Wed, 26 May 2021 17:58:23 +0100
Harrow Council plans to develop Forward Drive Central Depot
Harrow Council plans to develop its main depot to accommodate staff and services as part of its new working methods post-Covid.

Wed, 26 May 2021 17:46:18 +0100
New mayor pledges to help with Barnet's Covid-19 recovery
The new mayor of Barnet has pledged to help the borough recover from the coronavirus pandemic as lockdown restrictions end.

Wed, 26 May 2021 16:36:27 +0100
Tottenham star Erik Lamela given driving ban for speeding
Tottenham Hotspur football star Erik Lamela has been banned from driving for six months after being caught speeding.

Wed, 26 May 2021 16:00:00 +0100
3food4u receive £10,000 grant from National Lottery fund
The future of a charity which has provided a lifeline for many people during the pandemic has been safeguarded thanks to a grant of £10,000.

Wed, 26 May 2021 13:11:05 +0100
Officer from Enfield downloaded indecent images of children
A police officer who once worked for the Met’s sex crime unit was told he had “let down every single” colleague as he was sentenced for downloading indecent images of children.

Wed, 26 May 2021 12:42:14 +0100
Ninth councillor to quit Enfield Labour speaks out
A long-serving councillor hit out at what she claimed was a “culture of bullying and harassment” in Enfield Labour after quitting the group and the Labour Party.

Wed, 26 May 2021 12:41:29 +0100
Harrow Council to appoint assistants for senior councillors
Harrow Council could appoint a series of assistants to help support senior councillors with their specific briefs in the borough.

Wed, 26 May 2021 08:32:42 +0100
Uxbridge firm eyes those who'd like a piece of a chocolate factory!
EVER dreamed of owning your own chocolate factory?

Wed, 26 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
New London Assembly members call for Parkrun to resume
Two new London Assembly members have stepped in to assist efforts to resume Parkrun events next month.

Wed, 26 May 2021 10:42:23 +0100
Dominic Cummings says Boris Johnson branded Covid-19 a 'scare story'
Dominic Cummings claimed the Prime Minister described the virus as “the new swine flu” while giving evidence.

Wed, 26 May 2021 07:29:00 +0100
Royal Mail scam: 8 arrests made as part of police investigation
The suspects were allegedly involved in sending scam text messages, primarily posing as Royal Mail

Wed, 26 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
23 Movie release dates you need to add to your cinema diary in 2021
From Marvel and James Bond, to reimagined classics, here are the top picks for cinema-goers in 2021.

Tue, 25 May 2021 16:15:37 +0100
Sadiq Khan calls for clarity over Indian variant advice
Sadiq Khan has called on the Government to provide “clarity” over its guidance to people living in areas affected by the “Indian variant” of Covid-19.

Tue, 25 May 2021 11:33:00 +0100
Unemployment set to persist in London until 2023, report finds
Employment in London may not return to pre-pandemic levels until 2023 despite strong economic growth this year, according to a new City Hall report.

Tue, 25 May 2021 08:16:35 +0100
Delays as train derails at Grove Park
A train has derailed in Grove Park this morning, causing significant delays to railway services in the area.

Tue, 25 May 2021 05:20:00 +0100
Two pub rules set to change in England in June
The government is expected to reveal results from its review of social distancing measures this week.

Tue, 25 May 2021 05:18:00 +0100
You are being warned not to book a holiday in Spain as restrictions are lifted
Holiday hotspots that UK tourists usually travel to for summer sun - including Spain, Greece, Italy and France - remain on the amber list.

Tue, 25 May 2021 15:33:15 +0100
Outrage after Sikh boy's hair cut in Abbey Wood school
There has been outrage after a Sikh boy aged five has had his sacred hair cut with scissors whilst at school in Abbey Wood.

Tue, 25 May 2021 11:23:21 +0100
Man, 22, speaks on 'rotten' living conditions in Mitcham
A council tenant from Mitcham has spoken out on the "unliveable" housing conditions that he and his family have been forced to live in for the past three years.

Tue, 25 May 2021 17:55:26 +0100
Wimbledon artist hits out at salon for 'gender-check'
A unisex salon in Wimbledon have further defended their decision to cancel a nail appointment for a gender-fluid customer.

Tue, 25 May 2021 15:34:48 +0100
India variant: Richmond residents told not to visit Hounslow
Richmond Council has warned residents not to travel to neighbouring Hounslow unless absolutely necessary, in line with updated government guidance.

Tue, 25 May 2021 12:44:00 +0100
Belmarsh Prison inmates donate to Greenwich residents
Inmates inside Belmarsh Prison have pulled together to make donations for residents in need across the borough.

Tue, 25 May 2021 19:20:37 +0100
Chance to win new kit for Under 16s sports team in Croydon
A business who specialise in branding are giving the unsung heroes of junior sport in Croydon the chance of recognition and a slick new kit for their team.

Tue, 25 May 2021 18:31:00 +0100
Tim Hipperson: Fourth arrest over fatal Richmond stabbing
A fourth person has been arrested in the ongoing investigation into the murder of Tim Hipperson in Richmond last week.

Tue, 25 May 2021 17:23:55 +0100
Natural History Museum's terrifying look at human impact
A new project opening at the Natural History Museum examines the often devastating impact human beings and our systems are having on life on the planet.



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