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Fri, 28 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
TfL introduces new pedestrian priority crossings
TfL has announced that pedestrians will be given priority at 18 road crossings in London as new upgrades are rolled out.

Fri, 28 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Top 10 green spaces in south London
We thought summer 2021 might never arrive.

Fri, 28 May 2021 08:26:21 +0100
Met Police murder probe launched following Hornsey shooting
A murder probe has been launched following a shooting in Hornsey.

Fri, 28 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
TfL introduces new pedestrian priority crossings
TfL has announced that pedestrians will be given priority at 18 road crossings in London as new upgrades are rolled out.

Fri, 28 May 2021 07:30:00 +0100
Brits have an ‘it won’t happen to me’ attitude to life – including Covid
More than one in 10 (13 per cent) have even ignored a symptom of an illness in the hope it would go away.

Fri, 28 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Aldi issue guidance to shoppers ahead of Bank Holiday weekend
The opening times of some stores may vary, so customers should check details on Aldi’s website before their trip.

Thu, 27 May 2021 14:20:29 +0100
Report calls for rethink of permitted development rights
Local communities in London should be given more say over the future of high streets to prevent further decline, according to a new report.

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 16:45:26 +0100
Hyde: Man in Deptford living with hole in ceiling
A housing association tenant in Lewisham has been living with a hole in his ceiling for 15 years.

Thu, 27 May 2021 14:07:48 +0100
Lewisham holds first hybrid AGM in borough's history
Lewisham Council held its first hybrid AGM in the borough’s history on Wednesday (May 26), with 25 councillors attending in person.

Thu, 27 May 2021 18:00:43 +0100
Cheam girl, 6, chops off hair for triple charity mission
This six-year-old girl has chopped off her beautiful locks in a bid to support three different causes...

Thu, 27 May 2021 15:28:01 +0100
Artist paints portraits of 118 women killed by men
An artist has painted a portrait of a woman who was tragically killed in a hit and run in Sutton last year, as part of a project to memorialise the 118 women killed by men in a year.

Thu, 27 May 2021 17:57:28 +0100
Natural History Museum calls for south London volunteers
Scientists working with the Natural History Museum (NHM) are calling for volunteers to help with a remarkable new survey coming to green spaces in Croydon and Bromley.

Thu, 27 May 2021 17:14:24 +0100
Greenwich council in appeal for new foster carers
A couple have spoken out about the benefits of foster caring, as Greenwich Council continues to search for prospective new carers.

Thu, 27 May 2021 17:01:01 +0100
Prince Charles in south London to celebrate lockdown easing
Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall visited Clapham Old Town earlier today (Thursday, May 27) to mark the easing of lockdown restrictions.

Thu, 27 May 2021 16:48:44 +0100
London charity launches campaign to promote Merton parks
An environment charity has announced a new campaign to promote parks in Merton.

Thu, 27 May 2021 15:26:50 +0100
Wembley park murders: Met officers indicate guilty pleas over photos
Two Met Police officers accused of taking inappropriate photographs at a double murder scene before sharing them online indicated they will plead guilty to misconduct charges when they appeared in court.

Thu, 27 May 2021 11:57:53 +0100
Plumstead: Police probing Pegwell Street fire
An investigation has been launched into a Plumstead house fire which resulted in a man being hospitalised on Tuesday.

Thu, 27 May 2021 11:41:03 +0100
Bromley teacher reflects on positive side of pandemic teaching
A Bromley teacher has shared her experience of teaching during the pandemic at a national education event.

Thu, 27 May 2021 12:47:24 +0100
New Malden: Thames Water fined after 'catastrophic' sewage
Thames Water has been fined £4 million after untreated sewage flooded Green Lane recreation ground and Hogsmill River.

Thu, 27 May 2021 16:27:04 +0100
Firefighters tackle blaze in Hill Top, East Finchley
Around 60 firefighters were called to a blaze in East Finchley this morning affecting two semi-detached properties.

Thu, 27 May 2021 16:11:29 +0100
Harrow parking permits among cheapest in London research shows
Parking permits in Harrow are among the cheapest in London, despite recent price increases.

Thu, 27 May 2021 15:49:36 +0100
New Puttstars coming to St George's Shopping Centre in Harrow
A new indoor mini golf venue is coming to St George’s Shopping Centre.

Thu, 27 May 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Former Trebor sweets owners' tradition of helping others continues
Good fortune and adversity have both been part of life for Jo Precious and have strengthened her resolve to help others.

Thu, 27 May 2021 14:21:05 +0100
Report calls for rethink of permitted development rights
Local communities in London should be given more say over the future of high streets to prevent further decline, according to a new report.

Thu, 27 May 2021 13:58:01 +0100
Campaigners warn against building on Enfield green belt
Campaigners have warned building on the green belt would be a “huge mistake” after Enfield Council listed 29 sites in the protected area where housing could be built.

Thu, 27 May 2021 13:00:52 +0100
Roof destroyed after early morning fire in East Finchley
A roof of a home has been destroyed after a fire broke out in the early morning.

Thu, 27 May 2021 12:22:15 +0100
Officers apologise for photos of Nicole Smallman and Bibaa Henry
Two Metropolitan Police officers apologised when they appeared in court after taking photographs of two murdered sisters and sharing the photos on WhatsApp.

Thu, 27 May 2021 11:14:00 +0100
Tesco Express ATM theft in Mutton Lane, Potters Bar
Police have released images of two men they would like to identify to help with their enquiries following an incident of theft in Potters Bar.

Thu, 27 May 2021 12:45:07 +0100
NatWest helps entrepreneurs with eco-friendly businesses
These three London-based entrepreneurs have decided to put the planet before profit with help from NatWest.

Thu, 27 May 2021 10:54:37 +0100
Haringey Council criticised over fire door delays
Leaseholders who paid thousands of pounds for renovations including fire doors that were not fitted have finally been refunded – two years after receiving the bills.

Thu, 27 May 2021 10:15:45 +0100
Charity bags stolen from Oxfam in Darkes Lane, Potters Bar
Police have today released CCTV images following a theft from a charity store in Potters Bar.

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
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 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 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 10:29:02 +0100
Asda issue urgent 'DO NOT EAT' warning for popular item amid salmonella scare
The item will usually cost shoppers around £1.95 and the recall includes all ‘use by’ dates up to and including June 3, 2021.

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).



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