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Fri, 27 Aug 2021 07:58:31 +0100
Tributes to Dartford dad killed in crash on A267
A Dartford dad who was killed in a four-car crash which let his two-year-old son fighting for life in hospital has been described as a "beloved son, husband, father and brother".

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Bromley will resettle 'limited number' of Afghan refugees
Bromley Council will support a “limited number” of Afghan refugees to resettle in the borough if requested by the Government to do so.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Kingston group celebrates Guildhall 'community asset' status
Campaigners have declared a victory in the battle to save the historic Kingston Guildhall from being sold off.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 09:21:48 +0100
Dartford Tunnels M25 traffic: Lanes closed after accident
Two lanes have been closed and there is queueing traffic this morning (Friday) on the M25 following an accident, according to AA Maps.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 08:45:00 +0100
324 TfL bus to extend from Stanmore to Elstree from August 28
A bus route will begin serving a hospital and business park from this weekend.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
New library and homes will take about 20 months to construct - council reveals
A new library and homes development would take around 20 months to construct, county council bosses have revealed.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Wandsworth Council slammed over Lennox Estate rubbish
Families in South London are fuming about overflowing recycling bins that haven’t been collected.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
E-scooters: UK rules and Bromley residents' opinions
The people of Bromley have mixed thoughts on whether e-scooters should be allowed on their streets or not.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Fewer opposite sex couples marrying in south east London
Fewer opposite sex couples are choosing to get married in south east London boroughs, figures reveal.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Tesco Clubcard members issued urgent warning over August expiry date
Earlier this year, Clubcard users were able to extend their vouchers for an extra six months.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 17:24:03 +0100
Kent Police charge Dartford man with arson
Police have charged a man from Dartford with arson and a number of other offences after allegedly setting fire to a flat.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 14:37:26 +0100
Greenwich man's epic bus journey from London goes viral
A council employee from Greenwich has executed an epic 340km journey across the country after setting himself the bizarre challenge of seeing how far he could travel from London in just 24 hours, only using buses.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 14:57:09 +0100
Grove Park votes on plans for The Railway Children park
Grove Park residents are going to the polls today (August 26) to vote on plans for a new park on fields which inspired a famous novel.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 12:30:53 +0100
Witness appeal after woman headbutted in Swanley play area
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a woman was headbutted and kneed in the head in a children's play area in Swanley.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 12:15:15 +0100
Brixton: Pistol found after teen tries to evade police
A loaded pistol was found on a teenager who tried to evade police on a bicycle in south London.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 11:52:02 +0100
Video shows south east London war memorial set on fire
Locals in south east London are furious after a memorial dedicated to war heroes who lost their lives was set on fire.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 11:39:13 +0100
'Big responsibility' for new Stephen Lawrence ITV drama
The responsibility of getting a new drama on the murder of Stephen Lawrence right "weighed very heavily", its executive producer has said.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 09:10:06 +0100
Khan sets out plans to resettle Afghan refugees in London
London mayor Sadiq Khan has announced plans to help the city’s councils and housing associations support the arrival of Afghan refugees.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 08:30:30 +0100
Mark Spence: Body of missing 38-year-old Bromley man found
The body of a Bromley man has been found more than two months after he went missing.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 07:46:38 +0100
Greenwich: Doctors can stop life-support for disabled boy
Doctors can lawfully stop providing life-support treatment to a severely disabled 14-year-old boy in the care of Greenwich Council, a High Court judge has ruled.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Plans for 16-storey tower on Bromley High Street submitted
Plans for a 16-storey tower in place of a former Maplin store on Bromley High Street have been submitted just months after similar proposals were rejected.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 18:54:37 +0100
Around 60 firefighters at sauna fire on Isle of Dogs
At least eight fire engines and around 60 fire fighters are currently battling a fire that has broken out on the Isle of Dogs this evening (Thursday, August 26).

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 17:57:00 +0100
Hunt for man who exposed himself to mother and sons in Epsom
Police in Epsom are appealing for information after a man exposed himself to a mother and her two young sons yesterday (Wednesday, August 25).

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 15:38:03 +0100
E-scooter suspected after Colliers Wood flat fire
Fire fighters are urging people to charge batteries safely after fire broke out at a flat in Colliers Wood in the early hours of Thursday morning (August 26).

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 15:02:15 +0100
Man fined £5K after Thames mooring misdemeanour
A man from Kingston has been fined £5,000 after he moored his boat on a stretch of the River Thames owned by the Environment Agency (EA).

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 11:35:57 +0100
Balham councillor resigns from Labour party
A South London Labour councillor has resigned from the party following bullying allegations.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Boxpark Croydon's ludicrous spread for National Burger Day
Known for its nightlife scene, Boxpark Croydon also serves some of downright best grub in the borough.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 10:10:04 +0100
Man arrested for ‘injecting’ food in London supermarkets
Police have arrested a man in Hammersmith and Fulham on suspicion of contaminating meat and microwavable products in nearby supermarkets.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Mascots race announced for Epsom Family Fun Day
Beloved mascots from some of the most iconic sports teams in the region will race each other at Epsom Downs Racecourse this bank holiday Monday (August 30).

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon mum calls for more playtime help for autistic kids
A mum from Croydon is speaking out as she seeks better support for autistic kids outside of school.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 16:36:56 +0100
M25 crash: Long delays and miles of congestion near Sutton
There are "long delays" and miles of congestion on the M25 this afternoon (Thursday) following a crash.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 16:20:24 +0100
Computer equipment stolen from lorry at South Mimms services
A lorry driver was threatened as thieves stole computer equipment from his vehicle at a service station.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Labour calling for Oyster Card to be extended to Harlow to benefit commuters
THE Labour party is calling for the Oyster Card to be extended to Harlow to benefit commuters and make London journeys easier and cheaper.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 16:10:23 +0100
Mess dumped under 'no fly-tipping' sign in Balham
A “no fly-tipping” sign on a street in south London has been hit with an ironic pile of fly-tipping.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Beckenham Place Park set for Film and Food Fest 2021
Film and Food Fest 2021 will be stopping in south London's Beckenham Place Park this weekend.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 14:58:28 +0100
Bolt helicopter ride option: What does it really mean?
Bolt users might have noticed something different on their apps recently - in the form of a helicopter ride option.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 14:22:55 +0100
Top cop awarded for dedication and professionalism in road rage stabbing
A police constable has been awarded for his dedication and professionalism in a road rage stabbing case.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 14:21:33 +0100
New Bensons for Beds store opening in Colindale
Bensons for Beds is opening a new store in Colindale.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 13:27:15 +0100
Eastcote barber kidnapped woman in fake taxi service
A former barber has been convicted of kidnap and false imprisonment after pretending to be a taxi service.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Harlow woman celebrates losing more than four stone thanks to a weight management plan
A woman from Harlow is celebrating losing more than four stone thanks to a weight management programme during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 10:51:49 +0100
National Dog Day: Send us your favourite photo of your dog
Today is National Dog Day 2021 - a day dedicated to celebrating our favourite four-legged friends.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 10:26:24 +0100
Lewisham Council bin collections delayed due to 'Covid'
Lewisham Council has announced that some of its bin collections are running behind this week.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 08:15:00 +0100
New cycle route to run between Waltham Forest and Hackney
Construction of a new cycling route between Waltham Forest and Hackney is set to begin this autumn.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Police urging revellers to behave during new music festivals this weekend
POLICE are urging revellers to behave during two new music festivals this weekend.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
New 24/7 bus service to serve Amazon's Dartford warehouse
A new 24-hour bus service has been launched running through north Kent to serve a new, huge Amazon warehouse in Dartford.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
TripAdvisor's 10 best brunch places to go in Greenwich
Greenwich is home to a whole host of restaurants, cafes and eateries where you can pick up some delicious brunch.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
South east London smoking prevalence as rates rose in lockdown
The number of young adults who smoke in England rose by a quarter in the first lockdown – but more people also successfully kicked the habit, new research has suggested.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Host Unusual's staycation places to stay near south London
Four of the most unusual residencies in the world are within driving distance from south London - and you can go and stay in them.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 13:53:26 +0100
Universal credit changes: Everything you need to know as benefits are cut
Over the coming weeks, people claiming Universal Credit will receive notifications about a cut to their benefits this autumn.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
August bank holiday deals: Currys PC World and Carphone Warehouse and AO
We’ve compiled a list of some of the best offers available on electrical goods this August Bank Holiday weekend.



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