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Tue, 08 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Skyping family saved my life says Greenwich Covid patient
A Greenwich woman who was forced to spend six weeks in intensive care with Covid-19 has spoken out about how being able to talk to family got her through the 'darkest moments.'

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 06:02:42 +0100
New boards complete South Ruislip tribute to Polish war effort
TWO new interpretation boards, marking the efforts of the Polish Army during World War Two, were unveiled at the Polish Forces Remembrance Garden in South Ruislip.

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 05:58:33 +0100
Expanding food charity welcomes MP to its Acton home
FOOD charity City Harvest has grown so much since its formation more than seven years ago that it has moved into larger premises at Acton Business Park.

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 07:30:00 +0100
How and when you can watch the partial solar eclipse this week
An annular eclipse occurs when the Sun and Moon are exactly in line with the Earth, but the apparent size of the Moon is smaller than that of the Sun.

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Madeleine McCann case could be solved in 'months', German police claim
Madeleine was three years old when she went missing on May 3 2007 while on holiday in Portugal.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Trial of e-scooter rentals kicks off in London
TfL and London Councils have today launched a trial of e-scooter rentals across London that will last for 12 months.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 12:12:39 +0100
Lewisham to refund residents nearly £8m for water charges
Lewisham Council is set to approve using nearly £8 million from its housing revenue account (HRA) to refund tenants who were overcharged for water.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 19:57:06 +0100
BBC looking for best home chefs for new TV show
Are you the best chef you know?

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 18:35:54 +0100
Inside the new art gallery making waves in Colliers Wood
A family who moved to South London from Poland 18-years ago have now found their "passion" with a new art gallery they started by accident in Colliers Wood.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 16:18:00 +0100
600 march against Greenwich to Newham Silvertown Tunnel
Six hundred people marched in protest against the Silvertown Tunnel project over the weekend.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 14:30:00 +0100
Covid-19 vaccine figures for south east London boroughs
With news that under 30s will be invited to book their coronavirus vaccine jabs later this week, we've taken a look at who's ahead and who is lagging behind in the vaccine rollout race.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 13:45:18 +0100
Emergency services called to 'meth lab' in South Wimbledon
Families were evacuated from their homes after police were called to a 'meth lab' on High Path Estate in South Wimbledon.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 12:25:44 +0100
Kurdish singer finds 'family' in Greenwich refugee choir
A Kurdish folk singer forced to flee his home as a teenager says he has found his "emotional family" 40 years later in a Greenwich choir featuring fellow refugees.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 12:16:48 +0100
Euro 2020 trophy arrives in Woolwich
The Euro 2020 Trophy has made a surprise appearance in Woolwich after London rolled out the red carpet ahead of hosting the world's biggest sporting event since the start of the pandemic.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 18:57:26 +0100
E-scooter rental trial launches in Richmond
E-scooters are becoming increasingly prevalent on London's streets even though they are technically outlawed in public places in the UK at present.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 16:50:06 +0100
People aged over 25 can book Covid-19 vaccine from Tuesday
People over the age of 25 in England will be called forward to get their Covid-19 vaccination from Tuesday, Health Secretary Matt Hancock told MPs.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 17:01:22 +0100
The best fish and chips in Wandsworth according to readers
Last Friday was national Fish and Chip Day.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 13:35:22 +0100
Have your say on early designs for new Sutton Hospital
The early designs for Sutton's new hospital are in and the public are being asked to give their feedback.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 12:08:21 +0100
St John’s Hill home to London’s best ‘ghost sign’
A hand-painted Battersea relic has been crowned London’s number one ‘ghost sign.’

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 11:36:19 +0100
New Greggs store opens in North Greenwich Underground
Good news for Steak Bake lovers and vegan sausage roll fans after Greggs opened a new shop in North Greenwich this week.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 13:29:29 +0100
Solar eclipse set to be visible across the UK on Thursday
A solar eclipse is set to grace skies this week as the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 17:38:54 +0100
Celebrity friends will climb mountain in memory of Caroline Flack
Olly Murs and other close friends and family of Caroline Flack will embark on a two-day trek to raise money for Samaritans in her memory.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 16:02:18 +0100
Harrow Conservatives call for new civic centre rethink
Harrow Conservatives urged the council to reassess plans for the future delivery of services – including the building of a new civic centre.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Memories of when plans for historic Waltham Abbey site were defeated
It's five years ago since campaigners, some of whom had waved placards urging 'stop the gunpowder plot', were able to celebrate after proposals for a historic site were rejected.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 15:37:14 +0100
Council plan to stop works clogging up Barnet roads
Barnet Council has come up with a plan to stop roadworks clogging up the borough.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 13:00:09 +0100
Teenager charged with murder after stabbing in Montrose Park
Police have charged a teenager with murder after a young man was stabbed to death in Montrose Park.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Trial of e-scooter rentals kicks off in London
TfL and London Councils have today launched a trial of e-scooter rentals across London that will last for 12 months.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 08:36:17 +0100
Police investigating attempted robbery in Edmonton
Police investigating an attempted robbery which saw a driver chased have released images of two men they would like to speak to as part of their enquiries.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 07:44:17 +0100
M25 delays: Queues by Enfield affecting traffic from M11 and Essex
Drivers are facing serious delays on the M25 this morning due to emergency repairs.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 15:47:00 +0100
Body of baby who died in English Channel found in Norway, police say
The child, named Artin, died along with four family members when the boat they were travelling on sank in October last year.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 13:33:48 +0100
Boris Johnson refuses to condemn booing of England players taking the knee
The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said: “The Prime Minister supports individuals’ rights to protest.”

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 10:55:59 +0100
Ollie Robinson's suspension for racist and sexist tweets 'over the top'
Robinson impressed in his Test debut in the draw with New Zealand at Lord’s, picking up seven wickets in the match and making a handy 42 with the bat.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Maternity Action model proposed to reform Shared Parental Leave
Maternity Action recommends reforming Shared Parental Leave (SPL) as it views the current scheme as not fit for purpose.

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 14:45:03 +0100
Man arrested after woman found dead in Bexleyheath home
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was found dead at a home in Bexleyheath yesterday (Saturday, June 5).

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 17:37:13 +0100
Meghan and Harry announce birth of baby girl Lilibet
Royal couple Meghan and Harry have announced the birth of their second child in a short statement posted online Sunday afternoon (June 6).

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 16:56:37 +0100
Summer warmth set to continue in London into next week
The warmer temperatures we have all been basking in recently are showing no signs of abating as we move into the week starting Monday, June 7.

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Study reveals most 'spoiled' dogs in south London
Dogs, so they say, are man's best friend. But some owners go further than others in expressing their love for our canine companions.

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 10:41:48 +0100
Man jailed after raping woman in Peckham home
A man who lured a woman to his home in Peckham and then raped her has been jailed.

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Brits to enjoy 'blockbuster' four-day Bank Holiday weekend to celebrate Queen
The Queen is the first British Monarch to celebrate the occasion having acceded to the throne on 6th February 1952.

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
The most stunning shots from the Nature TTL Photographer of the Year Awards
Despite lockdown restrictions throughout the past year, photographers have still managed to get out enough to snap some stunning shots.

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 11:24:00 +0100
Police name victim who was fatally stabbed in Montrose Park
A teenager was arrested on suspicion of murder and robbery becoming the 11th person to be arrested in connection with a fatal stabbing on Bank Holiday Monday.

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 10:03:55 +0100
Rapper Nines charged with drug offences after police raids
A rapper has been charged with four drug offences by the Metropolitan Police.

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Memories of an Essex town's market that dated back to 1253
Pictured at the top of this page is a scene from market day in Epping in the 1890’s.

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 18:00:00 +0100
The days when even TV adverts were memorable
Hello playmates, how are you and hopefully are enjoying the sun? I had my first meal in a pub garden for about 18 months and it was nice although I am still avoiding crowded places. Mind you I am a bit of a semi-recluse these days anyway, compared wi...

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 16:21:07 +0100
Man whose heart stopped for 21 minutes thanks London medics
A man whose heart stopped beating for 21 minutes has personally thanked the medical team who helped save his life.

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 13:48:08 +0100
Best 5 pubs in Greenwich, as rated by Tripadvisor
With restrictions on wining and dining in pubs and bars now eased, and the summer weather finally here, what better time to check in with some of Greenwich's finest establishments?

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 10:59:01 +0100
New Covid cases rising fast in south east London
New cases of Covid-19 are rising rapidly in south east London boroughs as concerns over the 'Delta' variant first discovered in India persist.

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
People who have had the Pfizer vaccine issued Indian variant update
The Indian variant is now believed to be dominant in the UK.

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 06:31:00 +0100
3 tips to avoid paying a fine when driving with your dog
Here are three top tips for avoiding fines and keeping safe when travelling with your dog. 

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 18:02:26 +0100
Faster broadband boost for homes and firms in Uxbridge, Hayes
PEOPLE in Hayes and Uxbridge are the first in the borough set to benefit from ultrafast internet following a multi-million investment in ‘full fibre’ broadband by Openreach.



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