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Thu, 01 Jul 2021 08:54:12 +0100
Bexleyheath dealer who ran Maidstone county line jailed
A Bexleyheath dealer was caught with more that 250 wraps of heroin and cocaine after police linked him to a Maidstone county line though a mobile phone.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 08:01:44 +0100
Bexley man fatally shot his neighbour's cat with air rifle
A Bexley pensioner who shot his neighbour's cat with an air rifle has been handed a suspended jail sentence and been banned from keeping pets.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 07:37:35 +0100
Man apologises over video of Chris Whitty being harassed
A man who was criticised after being filmed apparently accosting Professor Chris Whitty has apologised to the top medic for “any upset I caused”.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 09:05:54 +0100
Headless body found in woods identified as Mee Chong from Wembley
A headless corpse found in woodlands has been identified as a woman from Wembley.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 08:54:16 +0100
Warren Farm nature reserve petition hits 10,000 mark
A PETITION to designate Warren Farm, on the Hayes-Southall border, as a Local Nature Reserve has been signed by more than 10,000 people, less than six months after it was launched.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 08:44:51 +0100
Steward volunteers needed at jab sites in Hillingdon
MORE steward volunteers are needed in Hillingdon to support vaccination sites where there is a high demand.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Workspace and cafe planned for Home Farm on Aldenham Estate
The owners of a country estate want to convert some of their farm buildings into flexible workspace that aims to meet the needs of individuals and small businesses in a post-Covid working world.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 18:41:41 +0100
Sadiq Khan urged to expand TfL cycle hire to reach net-zero
The Mayor of London is being urged to investigate the potential of expanding TfL’s cycle hire scheme in a bid to reduce the capital’s carbon emissions.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 15:45:09 +0100
Check how busy the Tube is with new TfL Go app update
The TfL Go travel app has been updated to provide real-time information on how busy Tube stations are, TfL has today confirmed.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 14:10:54 +0100
City of London: Social homes on Sydenham Hill Estate backed
A controversial development, permission for which was quashed by a High Court judge, has again been approved by a Lewisham planning committee.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 12:29:49 +0100
Zia Lucia delivers pizza fix in Balham
Pizza fans can rejoice – Zia Lucia is coming to Balham this August.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 16:51:45 +0100
Chislehurst care home residents cheer on England v Germany
Elderly football fans in a care home in Chislehurst have recalled the "electric atmosphere" after England's 1966 World Cup victory after they enjoyed another historic night on Tuesday.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 15:24:48 +0100
Shipwright: Arts venue opening on Thames in Deptford
A 200-capacity arts venue is opening within the grounds of the oldest standing building of the former Deptford Royal Dockyard, on the banks of the river Thames.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 15:21:33 +0100
Eltham man jailed for sex offences against child in Brighton
An Eltham paedophile who exploited a 13-year-old girl has been jailed for 11 years and three months.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 14:15:29 +0100
Met to crack down on illegal raves after fatal stabbing
The Met police is set to crack down on illegal raves over the summer with senior officers concerned that the events could spark disorder following the fatal stabbing of a Lewisham man.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 12:23:59 +0100
England fans take to London streets celebrate Germany win
A carnival atmosphere took over London last night as jubilant England fans took to the streets, pubs, fan squares and roofs to celebrate.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 12:05:31 +0100
Orpington: Drink driving arrest after car crash
A man was arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a crash in Orpington which awoke a neighbourhood

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 11:37:40 +0100
'Increased tensions' in Woolwich sees police search powers
Police authorised additional stop and search powers across Woolwich yesterday due to "increased tensions" between a number of groups in the area.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 09:05:28 +0100
Tashawn Watt: Teen charged with Sydenham stabbing murder
A teenager has been charged with murder after a 19-year-old was stabbed to death in Sydenham.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 08:37:22 +0100
Jason Nyarko: Teen charged with Bermondsey rave murder
A teen has been charged with murder after a 26-year-old Lewisham man was fatally stabbed at an illegal rave in a Bermondsey industrial unit.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 08:13:41 +0100
Wembley murders: Teen linked to scene by familial blood
A note pledging blood in exchange for making a woman fall “deeply in love” was found in the bedroom of a Blackheath teen accused of murdering two sisters in a park, a court has heard.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 07:33:43 +0100
Man due in court charged with murder of Sergeant Matt Ratana
A 23-year-old man is due to appear in court charged with the murder of Metropolitan Police Sergeant Matt Ratana, who was shot dead at Croydon Custody Centre last year.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 07:32:16 +0100
Man due in court charged with murder of Sergeant Matt Ratana
A 23-year-old man is due to appear in court charged with the murder of Metropolitan Police Sergeant Matt Ratana, who was shot dead at Croydon Custody Centre last year.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 19:55:15 +0100
Tumble dryer linked to Croydon house fire
Firefighters are warning residents over dangers linked to white appliances after suggesting that a tumble dryer caused a house fire in Croydon overnight.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 17:09:33 +0100
Residents speak of outrage after flower pots confiscated
Residents have spoken of their outrage after several plant pots were seized in a “raid” on their council flats.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 15:10:06 +0100
How SW London used pedestrianisation for Covid recovery
The pandemic has presented a "significant challenge" to businesses across the country.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 14:49:17 +0100
How SW London used pedestrianisation for Covid recovery
The pandemic has presented a "significant challenge" to businesses across the country.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 14:47:35 +0100
How SW London used pedestrianisation for Covid recovery
The pandemic has presented a "significant challenge" to businesses across the country.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 15:13:05 +0100
The Font climbing gym opens in Wandsworth
A one of a kind climbing gym has opened in Wandsworth.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 14:16:39 +0100
How SW London used pedestrianisation for Covid recovery
The pandemic has presented a "significant challenge" to businesses across the country.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 12:57:01 +0100
Merton Giving supported by National Lottery with community fund
Merton Giving has launched its latest phase of funding to help charities further recover from the coronavirus crisis.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 10:40:08 +0100
Man caught in Clapham with drugs and 'Samurai-style' knife
A man has been sentenced during a vehicle stop in Clapham for carrying a samauri-style knife.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 18:42:17 +0100
UK travel green list in full as 16 destinations added from today
Travellers arriving in the UK from countries on the list will no longer have to quarantine on the return.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 18:30:00 +0100
Brent Cross road shut for station development footbridge works
The five-week closure of a road next to Brent Cross shopping centre is due to start on Sunday.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 15:47:25 +0100
Check how busy the Tube is with new TfL Go app update
The TfL Go travel app has been updated to provide real-time information on how busy Tube stations are, TfL has today confirmed.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 15:47:48 +0100
Check how busy the Tube is with new TfL Go app update
The TfL Go travel app has been updated to provide real-time information on how busy Tube stations are, TfL has today confirmed.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 15:46:10 +0100
Check how busy the Tube is with new TfL Go app update
The TfL Go travel app has been updated to provide real-time information on how busy Tube stations are, TfL has today confirmed.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 15:31:50 +0100
M25 closed until evening following lorry fire
The M25 anti-clockwise in Essex will remain closed until late this evening following an earlier lorry fire, Highways England has confirmed.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 15:15:25 +0100
M25 anticlockwise in Essex to be closed during rush hour
THE M25 in Essex will be closed throughout the evening rush hour as emergency services deal with the aftermath of a lorry fire.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Epping Forest Volunteer Centre needs more volunteers
A volunteer centre run by an Epping Forest charity needs more people to come forward to help the dozens of organisations it supports.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 14:37:16 +0100
Enfield Council to retrofit buildings in climate plan
Retrofitting buildings to make them more energy efficient will be a key focus of Enfield Council’s plan to tackle climate change.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 14:25:59 +0100
Hillingdon summer activity programme opens for bookings
THIS summer, as part of Hillingdon Council’s annual Fiesta programme, there are dozens of courses for children from Monday, July 26, to Friday, August 27.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 14:07:21 +0100
Homes on Leytonstone garage land approved after seven years
Plans to build two homes on Leytonstone garage land were finally approved last night after seven years of failed applications.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 13:53:48 +0100
Chief executive to step down from Hertfordshire NHS Trust
The chief executive of an NHS trust which cares for more than 40,000 people with mental and physical ill health and learning disabilities is to step down after more than 12 years in the role.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 13:35:00 +0100
Enfield Council ‘ramping up’ school streets schemes
Enfield Council is ramping up a programme designed to boost road safety for children travelling to and from schools.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 13:29:41 +0100
Essex Police appeal on anniversary of Stephen Morrisson killing
The answers to the fatal stabbing of a father lie within “specific groups of people in London”, according to the case’s senior investigating officer.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 12:40:00 +0100
Walk-in Covid vaccine clinic in Borehamwood this Sunday
A Covid vaccination walk-in clinic will be set up in Borehamwood this weekend with no appointment necessary.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 11:10:36 +0100
Tower block on old Wood Street Library site approved
Plans to build an 11-storey block on the former site of the Wood Street Library were approved last night by Waltham Forest Council’s planning committee.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 10:47:44 +0100
Man jailed after found with drugs and large knife in Harrow
A man who was found with a large Rambo-style combat knife along with a series of drugs has been convicted.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 10:45:25 +0100
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