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Wed, 04 May 2022 10:00:00 +01003Food4U holds three sessions in one day in Waltham Abbey
The range of services offered by Epping Forest's largest emergency food agency was underlined last Friday when three different sessions took place.
Wed, 04 May 2022 09:57:09 +0100Southend Road Beckenham: Fire in derelict building
A fire has destroyed the roof and second floor of a derelict building in Beckenham.
Wed, 04 May 2022 09:50:18 +0100Rare 50p that collectors 'go crazy for' sells for £150
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Wed, 04 May 2022 08:53:28 +0100London cyclists uproar as major bike route cut off for a whole month
The key central London route will be shut off for at least six weeks.
Wed, 04 May 2022 09:37:42 +0100Teen jailed for killing man at unlicensed Southwark music event
A teenage boy has been sentenced following a man's death at an unlicensed music event in Southwark.
Wed, 04 May 2022 09:15:14 +0100Partner of blind charity worker hit by train calls for safer stations
The partner of a blind charity volunteer who died falling into the path of a train has described his grief at losing his “rock” and called for stations to be made safer.
Wed, 04 May 2022 09:08:48 +0100Grace Close Mottingham: Man taken to hospital after shooting
A 23-year-old man has been taken to hospital after being shot in Mottingham.
Wed, 04 May 2022 08:35:00 +0100London Elections 2022: When are they, how to vote and who to vote
Find out everything you need to know about the London elections.
Wed, 04 May 2022 07:00:00 +0100Enfield Conservative suspended over anti-immigrant tweet
A Conservative election candidate has been suspended over past social media posts – including comments supporting “the removal of all immigrants” and asking people who come to the UK to “stop dressing funny”.
Wed, 04 May 2022 07:00:00 +0100Epping honours its townspeople of the year
A long-serving firefighter, a summer camp leader and the town's rotary club were recognised in Epping Town's civic awards.
Wed, 04 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100Canada Court Greenwich residents go on service charge strike
Residents in a building block in Greenwich with “Dickensian conditions” are refusing to pay service fees as they call on their housing agency to take action.
Wed, 04 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100Favourable Chicken Lewisham warned by hygiene inspectors
A South London chicken shop where raw beef burgers were stored next to lettuce has been warned by hygiene inspectors.
Wed, 04 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100The Soul Town Festival Bromley given green light for this year
An annual Bromley festival has been allowed to go ahead this year – despite local complaints of carnival-goers vomiting in their gardens.
Wed, 04 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100Surbiton: Royal Star & Garter care home resident leads exercise class
A former fitness instructor who runs a movement class for care home residents in Surbiton claims his classes are inspiring him to walk again.
Wed, 04 May 2022 09:51:44 +0100We tried Aldi's new Summer Rosé Wines- here's how it went
The bargain supermarket has 21 new rosé wines on sale.
Wed, 04 May 2022 09:47:27 +0100GCSE's and A-Levels could move online in major changes discussed by Ofqual
It’s thought the move could be the first step on the path towards online GCSEs and A-levels.
Wed, 04 May 2022 09:58:22 +0100Madeleine McCann new evidence: Police claim 'new evidence' linked to Christian B
The reports follow speculation that fibres from the Madeleine’s pyjamas were found in Christian B's van.
Wed, 04 May 2022 09:28:08 +0100Star Wars Day: Pandora and Star Wars reveal crossover collection - Feel the force
Calling all young Padawans, Pandora and Star Wars have revealed an exclusive collection which is something out of a galaxy far, far away.
Wed, 04 May 2022 09:25:50 +0100Star Wars Day: Gifts you can buy to mark the big day from Argos, IWOOT, VeryNeko and more
Here's a selection of Star Wars gifts you can treat yourself or a loved one to this May 4.
Wed, 04 May 2022 08:43:40 +0100Dave Chappelle attacked on stage at Netflix Is a Joke festival
Actor Jamie Foxx joined Chappelle and helped apprehend the alleged attacker before the performance continued
Wed, 04 May 2022 08:20:43 +0100Wayne Couzens among 5 murderers set to have prison sentence reviewed
Couzens will be appealing against his whole-life order given for his murder of Sarah Everard
Sat, 30 Apr 2022 06:24:21 +0100The best bucket list day trips for your summer- Arjun Deepak, Wilson's School
With summer round the corner and people eager to make up for two years of missed summers, here are the best day trips from London for your summer.
Tue, 03 May 2022 13:12:29 +0100Madeleine McCann suspect, Christian Brueckner, denied parole in Germany report claims
The convicted sex offender was declared an official suspect by Portuguese authorities last month.
Tue, 03 May 2022 22:37:04 +0100Court Road Orpington: Motorcyclist dies after car crash
An 18-year-old motorcyclist has died in hospital following a crash in Orpington.
Tue, 03 May 2022 22:25:50 +0100Penge Road Bromley: Two men stabbed and four arrested
Two men have been stabbed and taken to hospital in Bromley.
Tue, 03 May 2022 17:11:53 +0100Alterations planned to part of Great Cambridge Road in London
Motorists are set to be prevented from using a turn in a major road in north London due to roadworks.
Tue, 03 May 2022 16:15:00 +0100Lewisham school saved from bulldozer after council approves plans
A South London school built in 2018 has been saved from the bulldozer after a council approved changes to the building.
Tue, 03 May 2022 16:18:38 +0100Greenwich High Road stabbing: Tribute to loving Bexley dad
The family of a dad from Bexley who died following a stabbing in Greenwich this weekend have paid tribute.
Tue, 03 May 2022 16:08:32 +0100Planned road closures in Epping, Harlow and Loughton for roadworks
Motorists may find their journeys disrupted due to the planned temporary closure of a number of roads across Epping Forest for roadworks.
Tue, 03 May 2022 16:00:00 +0100Farm near Waltham Abbey considered as missile base for Olympics
It's ten years ago this week since we reported that a farm in Epping Forest was being considered as a missile base during the Olympics.
Tue, 03 May 2022 15:36:54 +0100Politicians sign pledge to protect Epping Forest
Councillors and candidates from across the political spectrum have pledged to protect and preserve the ancient Epping Forest.
Tue, 03 May 2022 15:30:55 +0100Serial fly-tipper in Redbridge fined
A man who illegally dumped large amounts of rubbish on streets for several months has landed a hefty court fine.
Tue, 03 May 2022 15:15:06 +0100Nine Elms flats approved after pub knocked down years ago
A five-storey block of flats will finally be built on the site of a former pub in Nine Elms, nine years after it was bulldozed in 2013.
Tue, 03 May 2022 15:02:47 +0100More than 100 homes for Takeley land near Stansted Airport
More than 100 homes will be built in a protected area of countryside in Essex by Stansted Airport.
Tue, 03 May 2022 14:51:10 +0100Merton Council receives plans to demolish 1950s shop parade
There are fears a 1950s shopping parade could be under threat as plans to demolish five of eight shops have been lodged with Merton Council.
Tue, 03 May 2022 14:26:19 +0100Greenwich Council chiefs advise staff not to use words like 'family' in Christmas cards
Greenwich Council chiefs have reportedly advised staff to stop using words like “family” in Christmas cards to avoid offending people.
Tue, 03 May 2022 13:08:04 +0100Lesnes Abbey Woods Bexley to be part of Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations
Lesnes Abbey Woods in Bexley has been chosen to be part of a nationwide group of ancient woodlands, to celebrate Queen Elizabeth ll’s Platinum Jubilee.
Tue, 03 May 2022 12:10:15 +0100Man accused of using Covid loans to fund terrorism group
A man has appeared in court accused of sending thousands of pounds in coronavirus bounce back loans to fund Daesh in Syria.
Tue, 03 May 2022 12:19:51 +0100Southwark stabbings: Lewisham murder accused appears at Old Bailey
A man accused of inflicting “numerous” wounds to four members of the same family in a fatal knife attack has appeared before the Old Bailey.
Tue, 03 May 2022 11:46:28 +0100Boris Johnson admits 'more can be done' to tackle cost of living crisis on ITV GMB
The Prime Minister warned that increasing Government spending to prop up household finances could fuel inflation rising even faster.
Tue, 03 May 2022 11:28:25 +0100Lorne Gardens Croydon: Garages destroyed by fire
Two garages have been destroyed by a fire which broke out early this morning (Tuesday) in Croydon.
Tue, 03 May 2022 10:30:16 +0100Boris Johnson disrespects ITV legend in Good Morning Britain blunder
It ended a fiery exchange with Susanna Reid in which the Prime Minister replied to suggestions that he was a liar.
Tue, 03 May 2022 10:12:02 +0100Harry Styles announces special London show- how to get tickets
The singer is set to do the show ahead of his latest album 'Harry's House'.
Tue, 03 May 2022 10:13:22 +0100Nursery school owner Fatima starts foodbank for Ilford kids
A NURSERY school owner has put her concern for deprived children and their families into action, both in Redbridge and in Zambia where she was born.
Tue, 03 May 2022 10:30:37 +0100Man missing from home in Sutton town centre
A man is missing from his home in Sutton town centre Pawel was last seen yesterday (May 2) at 11.30am.
Fri, 29 Apr 2022 20:38:23 +0100Sometimes You Just Have To Try A Bit Harder To Save Money
There has been a lot of coverage of Andy Burnham’s analysis showing flights to exotic locations were less than the cost of a train from Manchester to London. But was it too simplistic?
Tue, 03 May 2022 09:36:23 +0100Teen jailed for driving Range Rover wrong way in Blackwall Tunnel
A teenager who drove a stolen car the wrong way through Blackwall Tunnel and then caused a crash has been jailed.
Tue, 03 May 2022 09:04:01 +0100The Queen hit by fresh Windsor Castle security breach
Soldiers were approached at the gate by the man who was pretending to be a priest.
Tue, 03 May 2022 08:47:35 +0100London Underground: DLR severely delayed
Check to see the Tube service this morning.
Tue, 03 May 2022 07:00:00 +0100Waltham Forest Council worker's town hall asbestos exposure
A former council employee was paid hundreds of thousands in compensation after he was knowingly exposed to asbestos in the Town Hall.