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Thu, 30 Sep 2021 07:36:25 +0100
Fuel shortages south London: Live updates on petrol stations
Live updates on fuel and petrol stations in south London

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Four friends who survived war reunite in Teddington
Like so many parts of London, Teddington was extensively bombed during the Second World War, though it can be hard to believe wandering its generally peaceful streets today.

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Ofsted report rated Croydon nursery 'inadequate'
A nursery in Croydon was previously found to have compromised the safety of children, an Ofsted report published in June found.

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 08:56:24 +0100
Insulate Britain M25 Essex: Protesters block motorway
Activists from protest group Insulate Britain have blocked Junction 30 of the M25 at Thurrock in Essex.

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 08:40:27 +0100
Lewisham man charged with murder of his 81-year-old father
A man has been charged with the murder of his father, 81, in Lewisham.

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 08:17:19 +0100
Fuel shortages: Erith mum has petrol stolen from her car
A mum from Erith has issued a warning to other drivers after she returned home from a walk to find petrol had been stolen straight from her car.

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 07:58:48 +0100
Croydon: Man convicted after stabbing mother's partner
A man has been convicted following a fatal stabbing in Croydon.

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 07:40:00 +0100
Man battles with Barnet Council to install energy saving gadget in his home
An eco-friendly resident hoping to turn his house into a zero-carbon home was astonished to spend weeks arguing with Barnet Council over an energy-saving device.

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 07:27:06 +0100
Sarah Everard: Wayne Couzens could be handed life sentence
An officer who strangled Sarah Everard with his police belt after kidnapping her under the guise of a fake arrest for breaking lockdown rules is facing a whole life sentence.

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Epping life expectancy drops in men
Life expectancy in men has fallen in Epping – while remaining stable for women.

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Harrow's Vision TV Online is 'small business of 2021' winner
A couple who promotes gospel music has been handed a small business award by Lloyds Bank.

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Waltham Forest and Redbridge life expectancy drops in men
Life expectancy in men from Waltham Forest and Redbridge has fallen – while rising slightly for women.

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 08:14:06 +0100
Recap: Fuel shortage updates for south London
⛽️Hundreds of motorists are again queueing for fuel in south London as we enter the sixth day of fuel shortages.

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 16:32:48 +0100
Wayne Couzens: Sarah Everard’s family share impact statements
Sarah Everard’s father asked her murderer to face him in court, telling Wayne Couzens: “No punishment that you receive will ever compare to the pain and torture that you have inflicted on us.”

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 16:18:19 +0100
Lorry crashes into car and front of Biggin Hill cottage
An out-of-control lorry smashed into the front of a cottage in Biggin Hill last night.

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 14:38:39 +0100
Sarah Everard: Wayne Couzens portrayed himself as family man
Depraved Wayne Couzens portrayed himself as a caring family man and animal lover after burning Sarah Everard's body in woods, a court has heard.

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 13:58:08 +0100
Insulate Britain block Swanley M25 junction twice in a day
Green activists Insulate Britain blocked the same junction of the M25 twice in less than six hours.

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 12:45:00 +0100
Dartford fraudster who conned pensioner has sentence increased
A Dartford conman who tried to scam a sick pensioner out of £75,000 during an elaborate fraud which included impersonating a police officer has had his jail sentence increased.

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 12:16:44 +0100
Wayne Couzens: Sarah Everard killed after ‘false arrest'
A serving police officer kidnapped and murdered Sarah Everard after accusing her of breaking the Covid-19 lockdown in a “false arrest”, a court has heard.

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 11:45:00 +0100
Blood supply runs to Dartford hospital hit by fuel crisis
Volunteers who deliver vital blood products to hospitals for the NHS, including Darent Valley Hospital, have been hit by "frustrating" fuel shortages, a charity says.

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 11:01:50 +0100
Wayne Couzens: Court hears account of Sarah Everard murder
Sarah Everard was the victim of “deception, kidnap, rape, strangulation, fire”, a court has heard at the start of her murderer’s sentencing.

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 10:05:50 +0100
Green activists Insulate Britain block M25 for seventh time
Green activists Insulate Britain blocked the M25 for a seventh time on Wednesday morning.

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 09:31:23 +0100
Police appeal after hot coffee thrown over man in Blackheath
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man reportedly had hot coffee thrown in his face in Blackheath.

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 08:55:47 +0100
Wayne Couzens faces sentencing for Sarah Everard murder
A former police officer who kidnapped, raped and murdered Sarah Everard will return to the Old Bailey today (September 29) to learn if he will spend the rest of his life behind bars.

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 08:47:04 +0100
Man pulls knife on motorist at Welling Shell fuel station
Footage of a knife-wielding man remonstrating with a motorist outside a petrol station has prompted police to launch an investigation.

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Applications for £10m funding open to community projects in Lewisham
Applications for a share of £10 million available to volunteer groups and projects which address the impact of development on residents in Lewisham are open.

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 17:42:40 +0100
London Marathon 2021 returns this weekend
Amateur runners will return to the London Marathon this weekend, which returns in full on Sunday (October 3).

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 15:29:47 +0100
Video shows massive queue at Sutton petrol station
A video seen over 15,000 times has depicted huge queues at a petrol station in Sutton amid ongoing concerns over fuel shortages and supply problems.

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 13:43:02 +0100
Road worker and company convicted after fatal Egham crash
A road sweeper driver and a road surfacing contractor have been convicted for causing the death of a man in Egham in 2018.

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Consultation in Richmond ahead of new CPZs
The introduction of new Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ)'s is imminent in Teddington and Strawberry Hill as Richmond Council they seek to ask residents their preferred times for new restrictions.

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Epping robbery: Masked men armed with axes steal multiple watches
Two robbers armed with hand axes, wearing masks stole a number of watches from a jewellery store in Epping.

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 12:59:29 +0100
Roothing Epping Harlow: £20,000 reward offered after cable thefts
A new cash reward of £20,000 is being offered for information that results in the conviction of those responsible for thefts of cables in Roothing, Epping and Harlow.

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 08:57:05 +0100
Buckhurst Hill: Body found whilst police search for missing person suspended
The body of a man has been found in Knighton Woods, Buckhurst Hill after a person was reported missing.

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Woodford Green’s library and gym reopen after £30,000 refurbishment
Woodford Green Library and Gym reopened to the public on Tuesday (28 September) following more than £300,000 refurbishments and Covid delays.

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Epping's citizen of the year search
Following another tough year with the pandemic, Epping Forest District Council (EFDC) are searching for Citizen of the Year and Volunteer Team of the Year 2022.

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 15:00:00 +0100
3Food4U receive £10,000 donation at Loughton hub anniversary
Emergency food agency 3Food4U has again been reflecting on its incredible journey as it celebrated the first anniversary of the launch of its community hub in Loughton with a £10,000 donation that it will enable it to support even more people in nee...

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 14:36:44 +0100
Fuel crisis UK: Harrow Council says 'no impact' on services
Harrow Council fears critical services could be affected if fuel shortages and panic buying continues.

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Harlow Council seek resident opinion on litter bins
Harlow Council wants to hear from residents on where more litter bins can be installed around the town.

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 13:52:06 +0100
Harrow man to sue Mercedes over ‘dieselgate scandal’
A man from Harrow is planning on suing car giant Mercedes for its "role in a 'dieselgate' scandal".

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 12:08:10 +0100
MP assured that Chipping Barnet Army Reserve Centre not for sale
An MP has received assurance that the Chipping Barnet Army Reserve Centre will remain in operational use and will not be redeveloped for housing.

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 11:30:18 +0100
Waltham Forest and Redbridge sexual health clinic users since pandemic
More people in Waltham Forest accessed sexual health services during the pandemic, despite a sharp fall in Redbridge and across England.

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Epping Forest Heritage Trust celebrates history of the forest
Epping Forest Heritage Trust (EFHT) hosted a walk and dressed up as characters who played a part in the Forest’s history.

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Voluntary Action Epping Forest expands benefits advice scheme
A charity is extending its benefits advice scheme to help anyone affected by the Covid-19 pandemic in the Epping Forest area.

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100
More than 60 Covid cases and one more death in Waltham Forest
Covid cases in Waltham Forest increased by 69 and one more death was recorded yesterday (28 September).

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Epping Covid update: More than 40 new covid cases and one more death
Coronavirus cases in Epping increased by 44 and one more death was recorded yesterday (28 September).

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
New B&M Dartford store opening leaves residents ecstatic
A huge new B&M store is opening in Dartford - and shoppers living nearby are absolutely buzzing about it.

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 14:32:27 +0100
Katie Price pleads guilty after drink drive crash admitting 'I took drugs'
Her appearance in court comes following a crash near her home in Sussex on Tuesday.

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 13:05:02 +0100
Pizza Hut offering £5,000 for someone to taste test stuffed crust pizzas
This is how you can get paid to eat new Pizza Hut pizzas

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 10:00:38 +0100
Hollington Drive starts tonight - the cast, plot and how to watch
New ITV crime drama Hollington Drive starts tonight. Here's everything you need to know.

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 10:43:15 +0100
Man arrested on suspicion of terrorism at Heathrow Airport
The man was arrested following an investigation by officers from Counter Terrorism Policing South East.



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