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Thu, 08 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Covid symptoms you will still get once you are vaccinated
33 million people in the UK are now fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Man fined after stealing from Royal Mail in Kent
A Royal Mail postman stole cash and gift cards from postal packets in Kent.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 09:18:36 +0100
Woman in 40s found dead after Tooting house fire
A woman has been found dead after a fire swept through a house in Tooting, south London.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 09:09:27 +0100
England fans across London celebrate Denmark win
Riot police had to be called in to control crowds in London last night after a famous extra time victory for England in their Euro 2020 semi-final sent thousands of euphoric fans onto the streets of the capital.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 08:28:40 +0100
New Cross: Family of missing Isaiah Aderiye release appeal
The family of a schoolboy missing from Lewisham have released an emotional appeal for him to come home as police continue to search for the 16-year-old.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 09:00:11 +0100
Woman arrested after Wembley woman Mee Chong found headless
A woman has been arrested after a headless corpse found in woodlands was identified as a woman from Wembley.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Hiker 'sinks to his waist in mud' at Aldenham Reservoir
An experienced hiker has called for safety measures after he sunk to his waist in what he likened to "quicksand" during a visit to a reservoir.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 07:30:00 +0100
This is why you may still have to self-isolate before August 16
The so-called “freedom day” is expected on July 19, with a decision on whether or not to go ahead being taken a week earlier.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Sainsbury's announces controversial rule change from July 19
Sajid Javid said it was a “responsible thing for anyone to do” as he confirmed he would continue to wear a face mask in certain situations in public.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 15:59:16 +0100
Croydon cemetery staff cut overgrown grass
A 91-year-old man was finally able to visit his father’s grave after staff mowed a pathway at the overgrown Croydon Cemetery.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 14:11:20 +0100
Why have the bus shelters disappeared in Thornton Heath?
I have noticed while cycling around that something was missing, bus shelters have disappeared.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 11:56:41 +0100
Covid vaccine: How to check AstraZeneca India batch number
What are AstraZeneca India batch numbers and how to check them? Where was my AstraZeneca vaccine made and is it Covishield?

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 11:20:04 +0100
CCTV appeal after Spitfire Café in Biggin Hill burgled
Spitfire Café in Biggin Hill has appealed for the public to identify thieves who broke in to their premises and stole their till.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 15:55:29 +0100
Croydon tram crash inquest: Jury to consider verdict
The jury has been sent out to deliberate on the evidence they have heard on the Croydon tram crash.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 17:18:19 +0100
Southeastern change Denmark Hill sign ahead of Euros clash
As England's historic Euros semi-final with Denmark this evening draws close, football fans up and down the country are finding novel ways to support Gareth Southgate and his team.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 17:27:18 +0100
Ram-raiding duo who burgled homes across Dartford jailed
A "remorseless" ram-raiding duo who ripped an ATM from a newsagent, threatened supermarket staff with a hammer and burgled homes across Dartford have been jailed.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 16:04:10 +0100
Teenage victim of fatal Woolwich stabbing pictured
The teenage victim of a fatal stabbing in Woolwich has been named locally and pictured, as the community reels from the event.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 14:57:20 +0100
James Brokenshire MP resigns to focus on cancer recovery
Tory MP James Brokenshire has resigned as security minister, telling Boris Johnson that his recovery from lung cancer treatment is “taking longer than anticipated”.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 13:14:23 +0100
Lewisham man charged with 1993 Bethnal Green double murder
A 63-year-old man from Lewisham has been charged with murdering two pensioners who died in 1993.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Hermes and Ford trial self-driving vans in the UK
Hermes and Ford have has been testing out driverless vans in the UK for the first time.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 13:00:57 +0100
Euro 2020: Psychic chicken predicts England win over Denmark
A psychic Orpington chicken has predicted England will narrowly beat Denmark to claim a place in the Euros final.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 12:44:54 +0100
Wilmington school suspends staffer over racist slur
A support staff member at Wilmington Academy in Dartford has been suspended after a video emerged appearing to show them using a racist slur in conversation with a student.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 11:30:41 +0100
Wembley killer Hussein could become 'killing machine' in jail
The mother of two women who were murdered by a Blackheath teen trying to make a pact with a demon warned he will be “a killing machine” by the time he is released from prison.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 10:32:41 +0100
Met police given strict powers under knife crime trial
A trial allowing curfews to be placed on young people suspected of carrying knives is underway in London following the death of a teenager in Woolwich.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 19:17:54 +0100
Boxpark Croydon unveils baseball batting cages
Boxpark Croydon has opened another crowd-pleasing attraction after unveiling one of London's first standalone baseball batting cages.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 16:45:39 +0100
Rescue teams pull body from River Mole in Horley
Rescue teams involved in the search for an elderly woman missing from Horley have pulled a body from the River Mole this afternoon (Wednesday, July 7).

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 14:06:57 +0100
Third charged with Croydon murder of Camron Smith
A third teenager has been charged with the murder of Camron Smith in the Shrublands area of Croydon last Thursday (July 1).

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 12:40:24 +0100
Wheyhey searches for ice cream taster for sugar-free study
If your idea of heaven is tucking into a tub of ice cream, then this could be the job for you.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 11:23:58 +0100
Grandad, 88, fills garden with lockdown beer cans
An 88-year-old man has marked a lockdown milestone by counting up empty cans of beer.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 09:32:33 +0100
Sadiq Khan marks 16th anniversary of the July 7 London bombings
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has paid tribute to the victims of the July 7 bombings to mark the anniversary of the terror attacks.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 19:00:00 +0100
North London road set for summer of closures for 54-week scheme
Residents and motorists in a north London road are facing prolonged disruption due to a major roadworks scheme that is set to last more than a year.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 17:54:52 +0100
Hundreds of Herts children taken into care spread around UK
Hundreds of children who have been taken into care in Hertfordshire are scattered across the UK, it has emerged.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 16:58:50 +0100
Protest as Elizabeth Place play area in Tottenham fenced off
Dozens of residents staged a protest after a playground was fenced off by a developer without permission.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 16:36:05 +0100
Record backlog of violence cases in at crown court in Essex
Basildon Crown Court is facing its biggest backlog of cases for violent attacks, figures reveal, as the wait for justice for victims continues.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 16:19:00 +0100
Beers to fly during Euro 2020 England Denmark game
England fans will lob £1.2 million worth of beer during England's Euro 2020 semi-final tonight, experts have predicted.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 16:15:00 +0100
Bridge over Welsh Harp Reservoir opens at West Hendon regeneration
Barnet's mayor was invited to open a new pedestrian bridge as well as mark the progress of the construction of apartments.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 16:08:25 +0100
Met Police London warning for England vs Denmark Euros semi
‘Do not come to London for the game if you don’t have tickets, or a pub or fan zone booked’ the Met has urged ahead of England’s Euros semi-final vs Denmark tonight.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 16:03:40 +0100
Enfield Council Fox Lane LTN consultation ends this weekend
Enfield Council could face legal action over a traffic-reduction scheme consultation that is due to end this weekend. 

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 15:57:41 +0100
Footy fans warned to behave by Essex Police ahead of Euros semi-final
Football may be coming home this week, with one big step towards making it happen tonight, but police are urging fans to make sure they come home safe following England’s semi-final clash with Denmark.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Epping Forest food charity 3food4u marks first anniversary
A charity that has become a vital lifeline to thousands of individuals and families has celebrated its first anniversary.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 14:15:16 +0100
Verity Healthcare to challenge 'inadequate' CQC ratings
A Leyton care provider is considering taking the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to court after receiving the lowest possible rating.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 13:30:13 +0100
Harlow man who crashed e-scooter in Tesco car park fined
A man who crashed his e-scooter into a car in a supermarket car park has been slapped with fines and points on his licence.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 12:09:19 +0100
Epping Forest and Harlow infection rates almost triple
The rates of infection in Epping Forest and Harlow have almost tripled in seven days with less than two weeks until most Covid restrictions are lifted.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Nazeing water activities centre helped by Essex Community Foundation grant
A water activities centre located in the Lee Valley Country Park is making a splash after re-opening for customers in a Covid-secure way.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 09:47:34 +0100
Hertfordshire County Council's £65k plan to discourage food waste
Council officials are hoping to persuade residents in Hertfordshire to throw away less food.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Planned closures for roadworks across Epping Forest from next week
Temporary street closures may lead to some disruption for drivers across Epping Forest, starting from next week.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 14:59:14 +0100
Man taken to hospital after stabbing in Welling
Another stabbing has taken place south east London after a fight between two men in Welling which left one man in hospital with stab injuries.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 13:23:57 +0100
Record backlog of violence cases at Croydon Crown Court
Croydon Crown Court is facing its biggest backlog of cases for violent attacks, as the wait for justice for hundreds of victims continues.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 10:20:19 +0100
Euros final tickets offered to Londoners with Covid jab
Sadiq Khan is offering an invite to the Euro 2020 final at Wembley Stadium if you've had a Covid vaccine.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 10:19:11 +0100
Euros final tickets offered to Londoners with Covid jab
Sadiq Khan is offering an invite to the Euro 2020 final at Wembley Stadium if you've had a Covid vaccine.



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