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Fri, 11 Jun 2021 07:31:00 +0100
Euro 2020 opening weekend set to be hottest of the year
Temperatures on Friday, Saturday and Sunday are predicted to see highs in the mid-20s, with Sunday lined up to be the warmest day of the weekend.

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Doctors warn of 3 new Covid symptoms linked to Indian variant
Also known and the Delta variant the mutation has become the UK’s dominant Covid-19 variant.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 17:48:44 +0100
Sadiq Khan: Scrapping Silvertown Tunnel 'not an option'
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has said that cancelling the Silvertown Tunnel “is not an option that is sensible”.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 15:06:00 +0100
Wembley murder trial: Sisters' last moments played in court
Jurors at the double murder trial of a Blackheath teenager have been shown footage of two sisters' final hours before they were savagely stabbed to death.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 14:13:13 +0100
TfL passenger numbers won't hit normal level 'any time soon'
Passenger numbers on TfL services are not expected to return to pre-pandemic levels until at least March next year, according to the head of the network.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
London to host giant public art display to mark Euro 2020
Pavements, roads and buildings across London will be transformed into an outdoor art gallery during the summer as the capital plays host to eight games in the UEFA Euro 2020 tournament.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 16:09:45 +0100
Males charged with murder of Nathaniel Ago in Greenwich.
Three men have been charged with murder following a disturbing machete brawl in Greenwich last week.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 15:20:10 +0100
Lewisham: Private rental sector enforcement policies agreed
Lewisham housing officers removed 19 vulnerable residents from a property reminiscent of “slum housing from the Victorian era”, mayor and cabinet was told on Wednesday (June 9).

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 19:04:00 +0100
Man dies after daylight stabbing in Streatham
A young man believed to be in his late teens has died after he was stabbed in Streatham this afternoon (Thursday, June 10).

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 12:20:52 +0100
Greenwich Council sees changes to cabinet and opposition
Changes are afoot in Greenwich Council as a new cabinet member is appointed and a new opposition team is unveiled.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
How these Sutton residents are supporting NSPCC
TWO residents from Sutton will be supporting NSPCC in line with Childhood Day.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 15:57:21 +0100
Sixth man jailed after gun seized in Lewisham
A sixth man has been jailed in connection with firearms offences following an operation in Lewisham.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 14:10:02 +0100
Boris Johnson will make wedding rule change if lockdown roadmap is pushed back
Amid the rise in cases and the surge of the Delta variant, ministers could decide to keep some less restrictive measures in place.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 13:27:23 +0100
Charity to crowdfund £40,000 for new LGBTQ+ arts hub on Greenwich Peninsula
A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to pave the way for a 'vital' LGBTQ+ arts hub on the Greenwich Peninsula opening later this year.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 11:00:15 +0100
Boundary review could lead to Croydon getting an extra MP
Croydon could end up being represented by four MPs – an increase from the current three – if changes to constituencies go ahead.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 10:45:36 +0100
Call for public help as killer Asian hornets to reach ‘alarming’ level in UK
The ‘Asian Hornet Watch’ app is available to download from the Apple and Android app stores.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Oxleas NHS staff enjoy free Charlton football tournament
A football tournament has been hosted by Charlton Athletic to say thank you to NHS staff for their efforts throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Brent Council and Quintain to keep Wembley mural on display
A property developer has agreed to showcase a tiled mural of England footballers near Wembley Stadium following a campaign led by a local historian.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 17:49:32 +0100
Sadiq Khan: Scrapping Silvertown Tunnel 'not an option'
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has said that cancelling the Silvertown Tunnel “is not an option that is sensible”.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 16:46:16 +0100
Finding the top 100 businesses in the South East - don't miss out
Businesses have less than one week to get their entry in to the South East top 100 business awards.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 16:42:24 +0100
Finding the top 100 businesses in the South East - don't miss out
Businesses have less than one week to get their entry in to the South East top 100 business awards.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 16:36:55 +0100
Finding the top 100 businesses in the South East - don't miss out
Businesses have less than one week to get their entry in to the South East top 100 business awards.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 16:27:00 +0100
Hertfordshire Police issue scam warning
There are reports of scam phone calls, text messages and emails received about unpaid National Insurance contributions.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 16:17:17 +0100
New youth forum tackling violence in Ealing
A NEW forum tackling youth violence in Ealing is using its collective strength to address the causes of violent crime and anti-social behaviour in the borough.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 15:28:18 +0100
Green light for £49m Enfield energy scheme expansion
A £49 million energy scheme expansion has got the green light despite concerns over rising debt and its links to a controversial incinerator.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 15:20:19 +0100
Met Police issue London terror threat warning ahead of Euros
The Met Police has issued a warning over the current terror threat level in the capital ahead of the European Championship.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 14:13:56 +0100
No packed trains or buses 'any time soon', says TfL boss
Passenger numbers on TfL services are not expected to return to pre-pandemic levels until at least March next year, according to the head of the network.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 13:53:06 +0100
Immersive cinema experience at Gunnersbury House
YOU can experience an immersive cinema adventure at Gunnersbury Park in Popes Lane with a special showing of Where the Wild Things Are.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 12:43:31 +0100
Row over green belt housing plans in Enfield
Labour councillors in Enfield have defied calls to scrap plans for thousands of homes on the green belt and pressed ahead with a consultation on the proposals.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Brent and Harrow Trading Standards issue £14,500 Covid fines
Trading standards in Harrow and Brent issued fines totalling thousands of pounds for Covid-19 rule breaches last year.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 08:02:12 +0100
Enfield teen who robbed police officer in Edmonton jailed
A teenager has been jailed for three years for robbery after stealing a suitcase from a police officer which contained his uniform.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Traffic restrictions in roads in Harrow area from Monday
A temporary closure and turning restrictions are among the measures due to come into effect in roads in and around Harrow from Monday due to roadworks.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 07:43:00 +0100
Barnet man named as victim of Islington shooting
A Barnet teenager has died after he was shot in a residential neighbourhood in Islington.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
London to host giant public art display to mark Euro 2020
Pavements, roads and buildings across London will be transformed into an outdoor art gallery during the summer as the capital plays host to eight games in the UEFA Euro 2020 tournament.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
10 reasons why you should choose Leyton Sixth Form College
TEN REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE LEYTON SIXTH FORM COLLEGE

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 12:03:18 +0100
Sexual harassment 'normalised' in schools 'shocking' Ofsted report finds
Ms Spielman said Ofsted found that mobile phones were “frequently enabling harassment and abuse” – such as the sharing of “nudes”.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 08:13:04 +0100
Enter Independent's 100 top businesses awards
THE Enfield and Tottenham Independents have joined forces with NatWest in a collaboration to find our best apprentices and the top 100 companies to bang the drum for business in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 08:10:36 +0100
Last chance to enter Harrow Times' search for region's 100 top businesses
THE Harrow Times has joined forces with NatWest in a collaboration to find our best apprentices and the top 100 companies to bang the drum for business in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 07:31:00 +0100
UK Covid-19 infection rate jumps by 74 per cent in one week
The leap is the highest jump in daily infection rates since February.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0100
NHS data sharing scheme pushed back amid privacy concerns - how to opt out
The UK Government had planned to allow data to be shared from 1 July, but it has now been pushed back amid concerns.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 18:09:18 +0100
Greenwich stabbing victim dies, prompting murder probe
The victim of a stabbing at Barge Walk in Greenwich has sadly died in hospital, police have announced, prompting a murder investigation.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 17:07:11 +0100
Violence in London below 2019 levels but 'still too high'
Violent crime in London is being “suppressed” below pre-pandemic levels despite a recent increase in incidents, according to a senior Metropolitan Police officer.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 12:34:47 +0100
Police appeal for woman with Dementia missing in Greenwich
Police have released an appeal to help find an elderly lady suffering from Dementia who is missing from Greenwich.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 11:25:40 +0100
Bromley BID's Floral Fest returns for 2021
After a challenging year, Your Bromley, the Business Improvement District for Bromley town centre, is delighted to bring its school gardening competition, Bromley Floral Fest, to the town centre in 2021 for the fourth year.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 12:12:00 +0100
Arrests and fines in police operation at Belvedere Station
Knife arches, drug detection dogs and

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 17:17:26 +0100
Community Covid testing programme launched in Deptford
A new community Covid-19 testing programme has launched in Deptford.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 16:25:19 +0100
Consultation launched on future of Lewisham libraries
Lewisham Council is consulting with residents on the future of its libraries to best manage its planned cuts to the service.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 17:12:53 +0100
Wimbledon: Co-op confirm uncovered mosaic will be restored
A historic mosaic, which was uncovered during a shop re-fit, will be restored to former glory Co-op has confirmed.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 16:56:08 +0100
Khan could make TfL service cuts to meet £900m savings
Sadiq Khan has said that Transport for London may be forced to make major cuts to bus and tube services as they try to fill a gaping £900 million hole left from Covid-19.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 15:58:31 +0100
Sutton residents share experiences for Carers Week
Carers in Sutton are sharing their experiences in line with National Carers Week.



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