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Wed, 21 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
London Covid: Wandsworth self-isolation calls peak
Almost 2,000 people in Wandsworth have been told to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Plans to redevelop Peckham Rye Overground station in London
This is how a major revamp of Peckham Rye  could look – if funding is secured.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 09:09:57 +0100
Met Police appeal for arson attack on Welling Tik Tok family
Met Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a suspected arson attack on a 'Tik Tok family' in Welling.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 08:40:23 +0100
Pebbles swapped for diamonds in London gem heist, court told
A fake gem expert swapped diamonds worth £4.2 million for garden pebbles using "sleight of hand" in a theft from a luxury jewellers, a court has heard.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Bexley swaps bin collections from Serco to Countrystyle
Bexley Council have switched their bin collection providers with a new 10-year-old deal, saying farewell to Serco after a problematic few years.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Wellbeloved: Deptford butchers closes after nearly 200 years
A well-beloved family butchers which served the Deptford community for nearly 200 years closed its doors permanently at the weekend.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Sutton Council launch investigation after network complaints
Sutton Council have agreed to carry out an independent review of the Sutton Decentralised Energy Network (SDEN) following claims about its financial sustainability.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Sutton midwife awarded with '999 cruise' by Royal Caribbean
A MIDWIFE from Sutton has been gifted with a free cruise following her 'extraordinary' work during the coronavirus crisis.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
15,000 demand TfL add Surrey stations to Zone 6
A petition demanding that a number of stations in north east Surrey be added to Zone 6 of London's transport infrastructure has been signed by over 15,000 people.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0100
TFL: Rotherhithe Tunnel and Vauxhall Bridge at risk of closure
Rotherhithe Tunnel and Vauxhall Bridge need “urgent” upgrades in the next five years.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 09:21:51 +0100
Chigwell FC fundraises for Jordan Banks
A charitable group of budding footballers have helped raise money for charity following the death of a 9-year-old boy, killed by a bolt of lightning while playing the sport he loved.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 08:34:55 +0100
Epping nursery develops emotional wellbeing curriculum
A nursery has played a key role in piloting an innovative new Early Years curriculum across all Bright Horizons nurseries in England.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 08:30:11 +0100
South Norwood man defends Grenfell Tower bonfire 'joke'
A video showing a cardboard model of Grenfell Tower burning on a bonfire was a "distasteful joke", the High Court has heard in an appeal against the acquittal of the father who filmed the clip.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 08:07:04 +0100
Robert Halfon on proposed River Stort crossing road
Harlow’s MP has told the developers of a proposed highway crossing of the River Stort to “go back to the drawing board”.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 07:48:02 +0100
Cllr Deborah Barlow kicked out of EFDC Conservative group
A Tory councillor has been kicked has been kicked out of the group just over three months after winning election to the council.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Firefighters were called out to more fires in Croydon
Firefighters were called out to more fires in Croydon last year, figures reveal.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 13:31:08 +0100
Croydon golf course to be sold by council
A golf course and scout hut are set to be sold off by Croydon Council in a bid to save money.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 11:04:00 +0100
Motorist denies charge over young mother’s death
A motorist has pleaded not guilty to causing the death of a young mother who was knocked down while on a “rare night out”.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Balham has highest Covid infection rates in London
Balham has had one of the highest Covid infection rates in London recently.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0100
Doomed Dome in Greenwich could have been homage to Diana
The Millennium Dome was briefly mooted to become a tribute to Diana, the Princess of Wales.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 15:38:03 +0100
What are the rules on sunbathing naked in your own garden?
What are the rules on sunbathing naked in your own garden?

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 19:58:48 +0100
Flood alerts in south London ahead of thunderstorms
More flood alerts have been issued across south London amid expected thunderstorms just eight days after previous flooding hit the capital.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 16:15:02 +0100
When will London's heatwave end? Thunderstorms inbound
We're currently in the midst of a baking spell of weather, with London blessed with some scorching temperatures over the weekend and into the week, but when is this hot streak going to end.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 15:00:17 +0100
Guard paid to oversee Bromley Civic Centre back-up generator
A night watchman is being paid £7,200 a month to oversee a faulty back-up generator for freezers storing Covid vaccines in Bromley Civic Centre.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 13:00:22 +0100
Weather warning for south London as thunderstorms forecast
A yellow warning is in place across south London, with thunderstorms forecast as sweltering temperatures continue to climb.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 12:15:43 +0100
Excalibur Estate: Catford redevelopment enters new phase
The regeneration of a post-war housing estate in Catford is entering its next phase, following the completion of 57 homes.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 11:49:00 +0100
TfL: Tunnel to close for 'critical' repairs
Blackwall Tunnel is going to close for three nights so "critical repairs" can be carried out to the tunnel's fire detection system.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 11:05:42 +0100
Bexley Love Island star pleads not guilty to drug driving
Bexleyheath resident Jack Fincham has been charged with driving under the influence of drugs, and has pleaded not guilty after appearing in court.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 10:54:27 +0100
Flood alert across south London as thunderstorms forecast
A flood alert is in place across south east London with heavy rain and thunderstorms expected to arrive this afternoon.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 09:25:44 +0100
Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Lidl, AldI update face mask rules for shoppers
Supermarket chains Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Lidl and Aldi have provided an update on the face mask rules for shoppers.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 09:02:02 +0100
Bexley health lead asks schools not to scrap Covid controls
The director of public heath in Bexley has issued a statement asking schools in the borough to continue enforcing coronavirus safety measures, despite the milestone 'Freedom Day' on Monday.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 08:32:21 +0100
Man in 50s 'critical' after assault in Westerham, north Kent
A man in his 50s has been rushed to hospital where he is fighting for his life after sustaining a head injury in a violent assault in north Kent.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 09:43:12 +0100
Premier League footballer arrested on suspicion of child sex offences
A PREMIER League footballer has been arrested on suspicion of child sex offences.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 10:42:19 +0100
McDonald's is bringing back its Monopoly promotion
McDonald's is welcoming back its annual Monopoly promotion next month.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 19:05:00 +0100
Toddler seriously hurt in south London e-scooter crash
A three-year-old girl was hospitalised after a crash with an e-scooter in Myatt’s Field Park in Lambeth last night (Monday, July 19).

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 16:45:13 +0100
Man in hospital after Epsom violence
A man was hospitalised and four others arrested after violence broke out in Epsom town centre on Saturday (July 17).

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 15:33:46 +0100
Chessington World of Adventures cools animals with lollies
Chessington World of Adventures (CWOA) are finding unique ways of taking care of their animals amid the ongoing heatwave.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 12:59:20 +0100
Warning over dangers of swimming in Thames
Officials are warning residents over the myriad dangers of cooling off with a dip in the River Thames this summer despite the ongoing heatwave.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 12:42:07 +0100
Man issues warning after pepper spray attack by Royston Park
A MAN has issued a warning to fellow dog owners after a stranger sprayed him and his dogs with pepper spray in a random attack in Sutton.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon kebab shop's amazing survival story
The first thing to say about Flames Kebab and Fish Bar, run by Qaseem Azemi and his team on Croydon High Street, is that the food is delicious.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
British Kebab Awards: 12 south London takeaways shortlisted
Wondering where to go for the highest quality kebab? If so, this may help you.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Parents thank St George's for saving twins at start of Covid
A MOTHER has thanked hospital staff at St George’s Twins Trust centre for saving her babies lives at the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
London commuters back new face mask rules
Freedom Day commuters at London Bridge have told how they’re worried about rising Covid-rates.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 18:31:33 +0100
Harrow Council confirms civic centre regeneration
Hundreds of new homes and a new civic centre are planned as part of a £690 million major regeneration programme.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 18:10:59 +0100
Young father killed in police chase was driving stolen car
A young father who died during a police chase made “bad choices with his friends” because he “craved acceptance” – but had recently decided to change, his grieving partner says.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 18:01:38 +0100
Waltham Forest Council rejects Little Vegas licence bid
Waltham Forest Council has refused to let a gambling arcade open in a deprived part of Leyton because it would “pose clear harm to vulnerable adults”.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Upcoming road closures in Epping Forest for roadworks
Drivers may face some disruption from temporary closures for roadworks in Epping Forest, starting from Sunday.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 17:50:22 +0100
Police officer told neighbour 'go back to your village'
A police officer in a feud with his neighbours told an Asian woman to “go back to her village” and called the couple “rodents”.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 17:30:00 +0100
Radlett schoolchildren graduate from 'Mini Police' scheme
Children from a primary school have successfully completed which gives them the opportunity to learn about community safety.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 16:10:03 +0100
Final say looming on Love Lane estate regeneration in Tottenham
Residents on a Tottenham estate will have the final say on a major redevelopment project which would see more than 2,500 homes delivered.



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