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Fri, 04 Jun 2021 08:41:34 +0100
Firefighters called to blaze at Rosehill flat
Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were called to a flat fire which damaged part of a shop in Rosehill.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Response to Harrow Council’s drill music interpreter plan
A barrister warned that council plans to hire someone to review the lyrics of drill music to combat gang violence might only deepen tensions within the community.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 07:32:00 +0100
Matt Hancock issues concerning update on plans to end lockdown on June 21
Mr Hancock said while nothing in the data suggests “we are definitively off track” with the UK Government’s plans to unlock England later this month.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Aldi, Tesco and Asda - UK's cheapest supermarket revealed
Its latest win means the supermarket has maintained an unbeaten record since it was first included as a ‘guest retailer’ in the Grocer 33 in 2014.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 17:24:56 +0100
Half a million Londoners still furloughed, new data reveals
More than half a million Londoners remain on furlough according to provisional data released today by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 14:06:42 +0100
City Hall marks fourth anniversary of London Bridge attack
City Hall has today paid tribute to the victims of the London Bridge terror attack as the capital marks the fourth anniversary of the tragic event.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 11:54:06 +0100
Appeal after Greenwich stabbing sees man critically injured
Police have released an appeal for witnesses following a"shocking incident" which saw a man critically injured in Greenwich.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 16:54:38 +0100
Lewisham Council approves local democracy review
Lewisham Council has agreed and endorsed the final report on its local democracy review, intended to make it more accessible and transparent.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 16:34:00 +0100
CCTV released of male after Plumstead High Street assault
Police have released CCTV images of a male linked to a violent assault on Plumstead High Street over the weekend.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 15:11:32 +0100
Shocking moment men with machetes fight in Greenwich street
Terrifying footage has emerged of the moment a group of men wielding machetes started fighting in the street in Greenwich.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 13:40:55 +0100
Matt Hancock issues concerning update on plans to end lockdown on June 21
Mr Hancock said while nothing in the data suggests “we are definitively off track” with the UK Government’s plans to unlock England later this month.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 16:49:40 +0100
Clarion apologise for conditions on Eastfields Estate
Residents have shared the shocking conditions inside of number of properties on a housing estate in Mitcham, South London.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 15:04:00 +0100
Bexley 'summer stink' warning over Serco rubbish strikes
Bexley residents have been warned to prepare for a 'summer stink' after refuse workers have threatened strike action over pay and working conditions.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 10:12:28 +0100
Mahama Cho dreams of Olympic gold after Bexley football past
A Bexley heavyweight fighter has spoken out about having no regrets about choosing taekwondo over a potential 'lavish' football lifestyle as he prepares to fight for Olympic glory this summer.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 05:01:00 +0100
London South East Colleges wins three education awards
London South East Colleges has received national recognition at the prestigious TES FE Awards, winning three awards at the Further Education 'Oscars'.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 12:39:30 +0100
Grant scheme open for Lewisham's Borough of Culture
Lewisham Council has launched a grant scheme for local artists and organisations ahead of the Borough of Culture 2022.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 09:26:45 +0100
Sadiq Khan announces plan for 'retrofit revolution'
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan today announced plans to tackle fuel poverty and the climate emergency by upgrading London’s social homes.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 08:50:01 +0100
Weather: parts of UK to experience ‘near miss’ heatwave
Forecasters say that it is “unlikely” that the UK will have an official heatwave despite temperatures remaining high.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
New adventure Super Centre is coming to Croydon
Interactive football, Laser Quest, a synthetic ice rink and a giant assault course are just some of the activities on offer at a new adventure park opening in Croydon's Centrale Shopping Centre this summer.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 17:25:32 +0100
Half a million Londoners still furloughed, new data reveals
More than half a million Londoners remain on furlough according to provisional data released today by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Plans progress for Mount Vernon Cancer centre move to Watford
Plans to relocate a cancer centre to Watford General Hospital has been backed following a review.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 14:52:52 +0100
Enfield Council reveals homes could be built on green belt
Thousands of homes could be built on the green belt as a result of changes to local planning policy put forward by Enfield Council.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 14:10:26 +0100
City Hall marks fourth anniversary of London Bridge attack
City Hall has today paid tribute to the victims of the London Bridge terror attack as the capital marks the fourth anniversary of the tragic event.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 12:08:46 +0100
Harrow Council to spend £500,000 on food recycling strategy
Half a million pounds will be spent on improving food recycling rates in Harrow as part of plans to address a climate emergency by 2030.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 12:00:24 +0100
Call for Barnet to declare climate emergency rejected
A fresh call for Barnet Council to declare a climate emergency was voted down by Tory councillors who claimed the borough was already pursuing green policies.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Road closures in and around Barnet starting tomorrow
Several streets across Barnet are set to be temporarily closed for roadworks, starting from tomorrow.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 07:32:00 +0100
Nando's is offering 50% for all over 65s for heartwarming reason
The campaign will allow all over-65s to dine 50% off at Nando’s from the 7- 9 of June and catch up with family over a PERi-PERi feast.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Brits warned over false widow spider bites that could lead to hospitalisation
The species was first discovered in Britain more than 140 years ago, but the numbers have suddenly increased in recent decades.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 18:09:08 +0100
Man rushed to hospital after 'serious' Greenwich stabbing
A man has been rushed to hospital in critical condition after a 'serious stabbing' in Greenwich.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 15:45:38 +0100
Sadiq Khan announces plan for 'retrofit revolution'
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan today announced plans to tackle fuel poverty and the climate emergency by upgrading London’s social homes.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 18:17:44 +0100
Fire crews battling fire near Beckenham Park Place
Fire crews are currently in attendance at a large fire in Beckenham Park Place this evening (Wednesday, June 2).

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 16:41:16 +0100
Woman stabbed to death in Cheam named by police
Police have named the woman who was found stabbed to death at a home in Cheam on Thursday, May 27.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 11:32:13 +0100
Concerns for wildlife after second shooting at Beddington Park
Police have launched an appeal after two more animals were shot dead in Beddington Park over the weekend.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 10:37:03 +0100
Travellers leave Kew Green after threat of legal action
A group of travellers who have resided on Kew Green since Thursday have left the site.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 15:03:37 +0100
SE London: Charlton level crossing to close due to high risk
A railway footpath dubbed "the most dangerous level crossing in south east London" is set to be closed after a series of safety incidents.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 11:52:17 +0100
Covid-19 infection rates creep up across south east London
The number of recorded coronavirus cases has increased every south east London borough as the effects of lockdown easing begin to take hold.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 20:17:00 +0100
South London Tescos targeted by deforestation activists
Climate activists with Greenpeace have targeted Tesco stores in Twickenham in a campaign to highlight the links between the meat industry and global deforestation.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 13:56:27 +0100
Morden: Thousands raised in fundraiser for Deliveroo driver
THOUSANDS of pounds have been raised to help pay for the funeral of a Deliveroo driver following a crash in Morden.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 13:45:24 +0100
Boris Johnson issues update on plans to end lockdown on June 21
The Prime Minister warned "we’ve got to be so cautious" while infection rates were increasing.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 13:17:39 +0100
War veteran Simon Weston searches for 'Brave Britons'
HERO Simon Weston is calling on people from South West London to nominate people and pets who represent ‘The Best of British’.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Teddington boat charity awarded Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
The River Thames Boat Project has been honoured with The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 08:57:27 +0100
Former Bromley police boss says Met 'remains institutionally racist'
A former deputy borough commander for Met Police in Bromley has claimed that institutional racism still exists in the force, and is “worse now” than after the Macpherson Inquiry more than 20 years ago.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 09:05:04 +0100
Swimmers take a dip 35 metres above ground in Battersea
Footage shows swimmers cooling off in a see-through pool 115ft above ground in Battersea, as Britain enjoyed the hottest day of the year so far.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 08:36:43 +0100
Croydon medic welcomes body cams to help ambulance workers
A Croydon paramedic says wearing a body camera makes him "feel safer" after he was violently attacked whilst on duty.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 08:29:56 +0100
Mixed reaction to Hammersmith Bridge funding announcement
The row over funding for repairs to Hammersmith Bridge has continued, despite the government offering to pay a third of the cost towards the work in a new announcement.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 08:11:20 +0100
Wandsworth women denies dangerous driving after school crash
A woman has denied dangerous driving after a car hit a group of children outside Beatrix Potter Primary School last year.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 07:47:27 +0100
Sidcup's Newgen FC defeated in National Christian Cup final
Similar to Manchester United a week ago, Bexley team Newgen FC failed to lift the National Christian Cup when they were beaten by St Pauls of Liverpool in a penalty shoot-out on Saturday (May 29).

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 07:27:48 +0100
School days ‘to be extended’ and teachers to get pay rise under new plans
Ministers are considering a £15billion plan to help pupils make up for lost time in classrooms.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Transport union slams 'disgraceful stitch up' TfL funding deal
A leading transport union has threatened London-wide industrial action over the Government’s “disgraceful” new funding package for TfL.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 09:04:10 +0100
Brits warned over false widow spider bites that could lead to hospitalisation
The species was first discovered in Britain more than 140 years ago, but the numbers have suddenly increased in recent decades.



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