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Mon, 31 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Inoculand – the best in the business for pest control
An establishment with quite the impressive reputation, if you are unfortunate to have a pest problem of any kind, Inoculand are simply perfect to work with and can offer an immaculate service, every time.

Mon, 31 May 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Netflix announce new TV series and films coming in June
The streaming giant has released a whole host of new shows and movies coming in June.

Sun, 30 May 2021 14:52:00 +0100
Gallery: The south east London criminals jailed in May
May has seen a number of highly dangerous criminals face justice in south east London, with both murderers and rapists put behind bars in the past month.

Sun, 30 May 2021 11:42:03 +0100
Man charged with killing pensioner, 74, in New Cross
A man has been charged with murdering a 74-year-old in New Cross.

Sun, 30 May 2021 14:05:25 +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.

Sun, 30 May 2021 09:45:00 +0100
Indian variant spreads across SE London - Full breakdown
The latest localised weekly data has shown the number of Indian variant cases has risen sharply in two boroughs, with 183 total cases recorded in south east London.

Sun, 30 May 2021 18:10:37 +0100
Croydon man rushed to hospital after 'knife attack'
A 29-year-old has been taken to hospital after being stabbed in Croydon town centre in the early hours of Sunday (May 30).

Sun, 30 May 2021 12:02:22 +0100
Met Office: Non-stop London sunshine to peak with 25° heat
Fine and dry conditions were expected to continue for the rest of the Bank Holiday Weekend as Londoners make the most of their newly restored freedoms following the lifting of many lockdown restrictions.

Sun, 30 May 2021 10:26:45 +0100
Man arrested on suspicion of murder after Cheam stabbing
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman in her 40s was stabbed to death inside a home in Cheam Village.

Sun, 30 May 2021 10:07:05 +0100
Two arrested after moped driver killed in Morden crash
Detectives are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a moped rider was killed in a collision in Merton on Saturday.

Sun, 30 May 2021 09:39:04 +0100
Police appeal after 92-year-old goes missing in Deptford
Met Police say they are concerned for the welfare of a 92-year-old after she was reported missing from the Deptford area yesterday afternoon.

Sun, 30 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
5 free things to do this Bank Holiday Monday
As travelling is still uncertain, and many choosing to stay local this bank holiday, how can we make the most of an extra day off?

Sun, 30 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
The changes to lockdown restrictions scheduled for June 21
Back in February, Boris Johnson announced a four-stage plan to end lockdown restrictions in England with the final stage just three weeks away.

Sun, 30 May 2021 17:45:26 +0100
Motorcyclist dies after crash in Drury Lane, Wembley
A motorcyclist has died and another is fighting for their life following a crash in Wembley.

Sun, 30 May 2021 16:57:32 +0100
Households warned over 'aggressive spreading' bamboo
Householders are being urged to select and plant certain types of bamboo carefully to prevent the spread of invasive types that can damage properties.

Sun, 30 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Compare pictures of same location in Essex town 45 years apart
Taken 45 years apart, these photos from the same location show the changes in Loughton since the start of 20th century.

Sun, 30 May 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Classic shows filmed at the ATV studios in Borehamwood
This week I pay tribute to the wonderful ATV Studios that existed in Borehamwood from 1960 to 1983. Before that it was a film studio dating back to 1914 and today is the BBC Elstree Centre. Hence it has been a production centre for over 100 years....

Sun, 30 May 2021 16:00:00 +0100
5 free things to do this Bank Holiday Monday
As travelling is still uncertain, and many choosing to stay local this bank holiday, how can we make the most of an extra day off?

Sun, 30 May 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Concern at high level of 'voter apathy' in Epping Forest
The seven county councillors who were elected to represent the Epping Forest district left behind a paper-trail of unused ballot papers stretching all the way back to the 19th century – around 79,000, in fact (or say 80 per cent). A trifle, I’...

Sun, 30 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100
8 UK driving laws you could be breaking this weekend
Experts predict that warmer temperatures are on the way this weekend which could bring risk to drivers.

Sun, 30 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
McDonald's announce amazing deals on popular items this half term
School’s out but the McDonald’s offers are in!

Sat, 29 May 2021 09:55:24 +0100
Met Police appeal after double stabbing in Plumstead
Two men have been stabbed in Plumstead High Street in the early hours of Saturday, May 29.

Sat, 29 May 2021 17:10:40 +0100
Pair jailed over Woolwich murder of Cameron Murfitt
Two men have been jailed for the murder of an 18-year-old knocked of his motorbike and stabbed to death in Woolwich Common.

Sat, 29 May 2021 11:17:28 +0100
Lewisham man charged after Sasha Johnson Peckham shooting
A teenager from Bromley Hill in Lewisham has been charged with conspiracy to murder black equal rights activist Sasha Johnson in south east London.

Sat, 29 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Sutton: Top 5 most popular homes for sale on Zoopla
As the property market continues to go from strength-to-strength, buyers are keen to snap up four to five bedroom homes in Sutton.

Sat, 29 May 2021 16:48:14 +0100
No hate crime after Sikh boy's hair cut at Greenwich school
An incident involving a Sikh boy's hair being cut whilst at school in Abbey Wood was the result of the "inappropriate behaviour of five-year-olds" and was in no way racially motivated, an investigation has ruled.

Sat, 29 May 2021 14:42:49 +0100
Greenwich rolls out new wave of CCTV enforcement cameras
A number of new CCTV 'enforcement cameras' are being rolled out across the borough of Greenwich to try reduce congestion and illegal driving.

Sat, 29 May 2021 21:27:17 +0100
Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds marry at Westminster Cathedral
Boris Johnson has reportedly married Carrie Symonds in a ceremony planned in strict secrecy.

Sat, 29 May 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Nature is changing due to fluctuations in climate
The weather patterns recently have been odd for the time of year.

Sat, 29 May 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Harrow Octogenarian to take on Wing Walking charity challenge
An octogenarian will reach new heights when he completes an exhilarating Wing Walk on the wings of a biplane.

Sat, 29 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
The former East London village pub well known for its dance hall
Pictured above is The Dun Cow at the bottom of Friday Hill in Chingford Hatch around 1905.

Sat, 29 May 2021 15:00:00 +0100
A chance to shape the future of London and the economy after the pandemic
Now it looks like we are - at last - coming out of the pandemic, we need to think about what kind of London and what kind of economy we want post-pandemic.

Sat, 29 May 2021 14:00:00 +0100
10 job titles that bump up car insurance costs - is your job on the list?
Health workers get the worst deal, as the only sector with an average figure in excess of £500 a year. 

Sat, 29 May 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Aldi and Lidl announce the best bargains available this Bank Holiday weekend
We've rounded-up some of the highlights to look out for in Aldi and Lidl this weekend.

Sat, 29 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Brits to enjoy warmer weather this weekend with 24C heatwave on the way
Experts predict that warmer weather is on the way, as temperatures are set to soar to 24C.

Sat, 29 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
NatWest issue urgent warning to all customers over cryptocurrency scam
The high street bank has said it has prevented millions of pounds from being sent to “crypto-criminals”.

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 15:23:29 +0100
Murder probe launched after stabbing inside Cheam home
A person has been pronounced dead following an incident which took place inside a home in Cheam Village.

Fri, 28 May 2021 15:07:23 +0100
Sutton school shortlisted for Tes award for Covid response
A trust which serves pupils across six schools in Sutton have announced one of their schools has been shortlisted for a prestigious award.

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 16:10:27 +0100
Twickenham priest fundraises for St Mary's University
A music loving priest is taking on a running challenge to fundraise for a new chapel organ at St Mary’s University.

Fri, 28 May 2021 15:03:50 +0100
Latest data shows England's Covid 'R' rate could be over 1
New data released today by the government has shown the reproductive rate of coronavirus, known as the 'R' rate, may now be over 1.0 again in England.

Fri, 28 May 2021 14:25:36 +0100
Furzedown woman sentenced for illegal credit brokerage
A Furzedown woman has been sentenced for illegal credit brokerage in the first prosecution of its kind.

Fri, 28 May 2021 14:07:47 +0100
Bexley's Newgen FC to play in National Christian Cup final
A Sidcup-based men's football team is set to face off against a Liverpool based-team in the final of the National Christian Cup this weekend.

Fri, 28 May 2021 13:39:14 +0100
London Bank Holiday weather: Mini-heatwave and sun forecast
Experts predict that warmer weather is on the way, as temperatures are set to soar to 24C.

Fri, 28 May 2021 12:06:09 +0100
Legal action taken to remove travellers from Kew Green
A group of travellers in Kew Green were immediately threatened with eviction after they arrived to a green space in the suburb yesterday (May 27).

Fri, 28 May 2021 11:56:29 +0100
Thousands of meals delivered to Sutton's most vulnerable
Sutton's Meals on Wheels service have delivered more than 70,000 meals since the first UK lockdown.

Fri, 28 May 2021 11:27:12 +0100
Stars of Netflix's Bridgerton pictured on set in Greenwich
The stars of Netflix’s steamy period romance series Bridgerton have been seen filming on set this week in Greenwich.

Fri, 28 May 2021 11:05:00 +0100
Park Lane Stables forced to move despite raising over £1m
A charity riding school which crowdfunded more than £1million to buy its stables when it was threatened with eviction said it will be forced to leave its home next week after the owner increased the asking price for the site.

Fri, 28 May 2021 11:25:20 +0100
Man drove 4 hours to Clapham to sexually abuse children
A man who travelled from Huddersfield to Clapham to sexually abuse children has been jailed.



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