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Wed, 04 May 2022 10:00:00 +0100
3Food4U 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 +0100
Southend 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 +0100
Rare 50p that collectors 'go crazy for' sells for £150
Rare 50p that collectors 'go crazy for' sells for £150. Read more:

Wed, 04 May 2022 08:53:28 +0100
London 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 +0100
Teen 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 +0100
Partner 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 +0100
Grace 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 +0100
London 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 +0100
Enfield 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 +0100
Epping 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 +0100
Canada 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 +0100
Favourable 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 +0100
The 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 +0100
Surbiton: 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 +0100
We 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 +0100
GCSE'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 +0100
Madeleine 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 +0100
Star 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 +0100
Star 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 +0100
Dave 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 +0100
Wayne 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 +0100
The 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 +0100
Madeleine 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 +0100
Court 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 +0100
Penge 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 +0100
Alterations 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 +0100
Lewisham 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 +0100
Greenwich 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 +0100
Planned 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 +0100
Farm 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 +0100
Politicians 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 +0100
Serial 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 +0100
Nine 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 +0100
More 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 +0100
Merton 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 +0100
Greenwich 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 +0100
Lesnes 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 +0100
Man 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 +0100
Southwark 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 +0100
Boris 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 +0100
Lorne 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 +0100
Boris 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 +0100
Harry 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 +0100
Nursery 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 +0100
Man 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 +0100
Sometimes 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 +0100
Teen 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 +0100
The 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 +0100
London Underground: DLR severely delayed
Check to see the Tube service this morning.

Tue, 03 May 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Waltham 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.



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