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Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Met Police reveal London's most wanted people
Met Police reveal London's most wanted people.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Pop-up cinema in Beckenham Place Park's sunset screenings
A pop-up cinema is screening classic British films after sunset in Beckenham Place Park this summer.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Bexley Council changes policy after overcharging
Bexley Council have agreed to change their policy for charging for social care after people in the borough were found to have paid "over the odds."

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Peckham: Rye Lane reopening to buses after pedestrianisation
Peckham’s Rye Lane is set to reopen to buses and timed deliveries, having been pedestrianised since the beginning of the pandemic.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 08:55:57 +0100
Erith woman treated to 5-day trip after shielding from Covid
A woman who is living "through and beyond cancer" says her hope has been boosted since receiving support from a charity.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Sutton dad reaches £11k in challenge for Reverse Rett
A devoted father has raised thousands of pounds in a desperate bid to find a cure for his daughter's rare disorder.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Man horrified at finding a rodent in Wandsworth Sainsbury's
A man has spoken of his horror after seeing a rat in a Sainsbury's Superstore in Wandsworth.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 09:12:36 +0100
Enfield murder: Woman in court charged after man's death
A woman is due to appear in court today charged with the murder of a man in Enfield.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Lambeth Council should be investigated over child's death
Police should urgently investigate Lambeth Council’s “cover-up” of the death of a child who suffered abuse in its care.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon Council will not close two children’s centres
Croydon Council has U-turn on plans to close two children’s centres.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
South Norwood's new 'local celebrity': A giant tequila plant
A new local celebrity is currently growing up in South Norwood - in the form of a 10-metre-tall plant used to make tequila.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Optician to UK Calendar Girl: Bromley mum's transformation
A Hayes mum has undergone a huge transformation since lockdown – going from an underconfident size 20 optician’s manager, to now, a UK Calendar Girls entrant.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Amber Plus travel list explained as six million holidaymakers could be affected
Alongside Red, Amber, Green and Green watchlist, Amber Plus is a new level that travellers should become familiar with.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 14:34:05 +0100
Fraction of rape investigations in London end with charge
A fraction of rape investigations in London resulted in someone being charged last year, new figures reveal.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Uber Thames Clippers running Gravesend summer service
Gravesend residents will be able to travel directly into the capital by boat this summer, as Uber temporarily extends its Thames Clippers service to North Kent.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 11:26:36 +0100
Dulwich: Lorry driver charged with stabbing ex-wife to death
A lorry driver has appeared at the Old Bailey accused of murdering his ex-wife in south east London.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 12:40:08 +0100
TFL: £15 Congestion Charge set to be made permanent
The “temporary” £15 Congestion Charge is set to be made permanent and its hours of operation reduced following a public consultation.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 08:11:45 +0100
South London family failed by medics, inquest finds
A 2-year-old girl who had a rare case of influenza tragically died following a "catalogue of errors" at Kings College Hospital, an inquest has found.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 17:43:14 +0100
Residents 'angry' as bins pile up during strikes in Bexley
Local residents have hit out at the "absolutely disgraceful" state of bins in Bexley, saying people are "rightly angry" watching the rubbish pile up and the stench grow due to ongoing strikes.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 16:39:29 +0100
Bexley: Swan found dead with gunshot wound in Southmere Lake
A swan has been found dead with a gunshot wound to the head at Southmere Lake.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 14:40:52 +0100
Three rushed to hospital after five-car pile-up in Croydon
Three people were rushed to hospital after a serious five-car pile-up in Croydon which saw a vehicle flipped on its head.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 08:45:04 +0100
Eltham teen recognised with Diana Award for lockdown efforts
A TEENAGER from Eltham has been honoured with The Diana Award for her efforts to tackle social issues during lockdown.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 14:14:27 +0100
Wanted appeal for man who breached tag 14 times in Greenwich
Police have released an appeal for a man wanted in Greenwich after breaching his tag 14 times.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 13:25:10 +0100
Changes made to controversial West Greenwich LTN
Changes are being made to the controversial 'low traffic neighbourhood' in West Greenwich after concerns were raised over delayed response times for emergency services due to the blocked roads.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 13:04:12 +0100
Met to examine death of child in Lambeth Council-run home
The Met will examine the circumstances of the death of a child at a Lambeth Council-run home more than 40 years ago following the publication of a damning report.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 12:30:19 +0100
Lowest Covid-19 vaccination rates in south east London
Large parts of south east London are falling behind when it comes to Covid-19 jabs, so we've taken a look at which neighbourhoods have the lowest vaccination rates.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 12:13:18 +0100
Motorist denies killing pensioner by careless driving in Lee
A 69-year-old motorist has denied killing an elderly pedestrian by careless driving in Lewisham.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 11:05:00 +0100
Amplifon open new store in Bexleyheath's Broadway
With big names disappearing from the high street in recent years, councillors say they are 'delighted' that a global company has opened up a new store in Bexleyheath.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 11:03:32 +0100
Man's face and hands injured in Crystal Palace shop stabbing
A man was stabbed multiple times in a Crystal Palace shop yesterday.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Hepatitis C: What is it, symptoms and how do you get it
Today is World Hepatitis Day, and the St George’s Viral Hepatitis Team is asking people to get tested for hepatitis C.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Calls for refurb of filthy Crystal Palace Park toilets
A daily user of Crystal Palace Park is calling on the council to refurbish its neglected toilet facilities, which are “like something out of a horror film.”

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Morrisons announce major expansion to service for shoppers who drive to stores
Recent figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show that there are more than 450,000 EVs on UK roads.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Met Office share 'good news' if you suffer from hay fever
If you are unlucky enough to suffer from hay fever you will have noticed the symptoms seem to be a lot worse than previous years.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
One in four adults have not been hugged in over a year amid Covid lockdowns
A report, The Social State, is calling for public services to be delivered to help people form new relationships.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 11:16:21 +0100
Further arrest in Croydon murder investigation
A fifth teenager has been arrested after a boy was stabbed to death in the Shrublands area of Croydon.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 05:01:00 +0100
Interview: Behind the scenes with The Sound Lounge
It has been a week since the majority of restrictions on social contact were lifted in the UK, which has been a well anticipated time for the entertainment industry.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Meet the latest additions to Battersea Park Zoo
Battersea Park Zoo have welcomed two adorable new piglets last week.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 17:44:55 +0100
Wicked Bun owner blames Harrow Council over Covid grant error
A restaurant owner fears he will lose his business after emergency Covid-19 cash was turned down – and his takings dropped by around £450 a day.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 17:24:58 +0100
Barnet Council defies protest over Hendon Hub
A last-ditch bid to hold up a controversial regeneration scheme has failed after only one Tory councillor opposed the plans.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 17:10:49 +0100
Paedophile from Borehamwood raped five-year-old girl
A paedophile who raped a five-year-old girl he was trusted to look after in Borehamwood has been put behind bars.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Two roads in borough of Harrow to be affected by closures
Motorists are set to be prevented from travelling in one direction of a street in the borough of Harrow for two weeks while roadworks are carried out.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 16:34:30 +0100
Opposition to flats on Cockfosters Tube station car park
Residents and commuters face being “seriously disadvantaged” by a development planned for a tube station’s car parks, campaigners have warned.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Dozens of children in London can legally use guns
Campaigners have blasted UK gun laws as "absurd" after it emerged that dozens of children in London can legally use the weapons.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 16:10:09 +0100
South east London Covid cases: Rates fall in boroughs and UK
Covid-19 infections have fallen across south east London, with every borough recording a decrease in case numbers.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Chingford Rotarian receives fellowship award for East London work
Chingford Rotary Club member Ken Abiodon has been presented with a Paul Harris Foundation Award by District Governor Francis Uwaechi at an award ceremony.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 15:03:54 +0100
Loughton: Man rushed to hospital after crash in busy road
A man has been rushed to hospital after a crash in a busy road.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 14:10:27 +0100
Waltham Forest pupils 'two months behind' after lockdown
Waltham Forest headteachers say children have “lost the skill of using a pen” and “forgotten how to be kind to each other” during lockdown.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Charges to be introduced at Mill Hill car park from Monday
Motorists will have to pay if they want to park in a Mill Hill car park for more than two hours from Monday.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 12:27:28 +0100
Woman arrested after man found dead in Stanley Road, Edmonton
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was found dead in Enfield.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 11:39:59 +0100
Firms celebrate after seeing trade boosted as Covid rules relax in borough
BUSINESSES celebrated as customers flocked back to shops and venues after Covid rules were relaxed.



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