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Mon, 09 May 2022 09:49:30 +0100
Man burnt timber in living-room to heat his south London home
A blaze broke out in a property in south-west London after a man burnt timber on an open fire in his living room to heat his home, London Fire Brigade (LFB) has said.

Mon, 09 May 2022 09:44:15 +0100
Croydon local election results 2022: No overall majority
The results of the local election in Croydon have been announced after more than three days of vote counting.

Mon, 09 May 2022 09:33:42 +0100
Man burnt timber in living-room to heat his New Malden home
A blaze broke out in a property in south-west London after a man burnt timber on an open fire in his living room to heat his home, London Fire Brigade (LFB) has said.

Mon, 09 May 2022 09:21:01 +0100
Kennington Road: Victim of fatal crash named by police
Police have named the victim of a fatal crash between a cyclist and a bus in Lambeth.

Mon, 09 May 2022 08:20:58 +0100
London Mayor Sadiq Khan travels to US to boost London's tourism
The Mayor will start his trip in New York before making his way to San Francisco, Silicon Valley and Los Angeles.

Mon, 09 May 2022 03:00:00 +0100
The Queen's speech: Will the Queen attend and what will she say? What we know
A Palace spokesman confirmed the monarch, who has been experiencing mobility issues, is aiming to deliver her address at the national event.

Mon, 09 May 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Ticketmaster launches sale on West End shows including Frozen- How to get tickets
From Frozen, Harry Potter, Jersy Boys, Matilda and so much more get deals on West End shows.

Sun, 08 May 2022 16:22:36 +0100
Dennis Waterman, New Tricks, The Sweeny and Minder star, dies aged 74
Actor Dennis Waterman, the star of popular TV shows like The Sweeney and New Tricks, has died aged 74.

Sun, 08 May 2022 19:13:28 +0100
Criticising some of the internet’s recent memes - Emily Bascombe, The Holy Cross School
An endeavour into online cultural criticism, dipping a toe into the Bermuda Triangle that is meme culture on the internet.

Sun, 08 May 2022 21:44:44 +0100
Wandsworth goes red after 44 years- Maya Maropo Williams The Holy Cross School
This 2022 local election, Labour succeeded a massive win, ending over 40 years of Conservative rule in Wandsworth.

Sun, 08 May 2022 16:48:35 +0100
Who is Hannah Waterman? Daughter of actor Dennis Waterman who died aged 74
Actor Dennis Waterman, star of TV shows like The Sweeney and New Tricks, has died aged 74, but did you know he had a famous daughter in Eastenders?

Sun, 08 May 2022 17:06:15 +0100
Dartford police rescue lost swan wandering University Way
Dartford police have rescued a swan that they saw walking along University Way and returned it to a nearby lake.

Sun, 08 May 2022 15:43:12 +0100
Lewisham: Girl from Sydenham found safe
An 11-year-old girl is missing from Sydenham and police say she is likely to become agitated if approached.

Sun, 08 May 2022 15:00:00 +0100
London Underground staff shortages hit Wanstead Station
For the last week, residents of Wanstead in Redbridge borough have been enduring a Russian roulette-style experience as to whether they can alight at Wanstead to get home from journeys from central London.

Sun, 08 May 2022 14:25:20 +0100
Sidcup Coca-Cola employee donates £10k to National Autistic Society
An employee at the Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Sidcup site has nominated the National Autistic Society for a £10,000 donation from his firm.

Sun, 08 May 2022 10:24:52 +0100
Missing Lewisham woman could be around Catford and Ladywell
A missing Lewisham woman was last seen around 6.50pm yesterday in the SE23 area.

Sun, 08 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Epping High Street pictured before Duke of York pub demolished
Epping High Street c1907 with the famous drinking fountain and the long lost Duke of York pub (demolished 1931).

Sun, 08 May 2022 07:00:00 +0100
The Drive Surgery in Ilford 'inadequate' but can stay open
A doctor’s surgery rated as “inadequate” for safety following a change in management has been allowed to remain open.

Sun, 08 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
McDonald's BMW drink-driver from Croydon fined in court
A man from Croydon has been slapped with a large fine in court for drink-driving in the car park of a McDonald’s restaurant.

Sun, 08 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Caloroso Pizza Plumstead thief barred from restaurant in court
A phone and cash thief from Plumstead has been barred from one of their local pizza restaurants.

Sun, 08 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Woman fined more than £800 over e-scooter ride in Greenwich
A woman has been fined more than £800 after she was caught riding an e-scooter with no insurance.

Sun, 08 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Man steals Jack Daniels and Kinder from New Cross Sainsbury’s
A man has been jailed after stealing a mix of items from a Sainsbury’s store in New Cross while armed with a knife.

Sun, 08 May 2022 16:52:16 +0100
Dennis Waterman dies aged 74 - Little Britain star Matt Lucas leads tributes
Little Britain star Matt Lucas has lead tributes following the death of Minder actor Dennis Waterman.

Sun, 08 May 2022 15:40:59 +0100
New Doctor Ncuti Gatwa and BBC Doctor Who runner Russell T Davies share pre-BAFTA pic
Doctor Who's showrunner Russell T Davies has shared a heartwarming picture with new Doctor Ncuti Gatwa before 2022 TV BAFTAs ceremony.

Sun, 08 May 2022 12:47:54 +0100
BBC Doctor Who: Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa revealed as new Doctor
He will become the 14th Doctor of the show.

Sun, 08 May 2022 12:33:08 +0100
Lost footage of the Queen to be shown in new BBC jubilee documentary
The Queen granted the BBC unprecedented access to hundreds of home-made recordings shot by her, her parents and the Duke of Edinburgh

Sun, 08 May 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Sunday May 8
The middle aisle of both Aldi and Lidl are popular with shoppers keen to find a bargain on anything from gardening tools to clothing.

Sun, 08 May 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Get all your holiday essentials with the LOOKFANTASTIC Getaway Beauty Box
From SPF to shimmer oil, you’ll have everything you need to keep your skin healthy and protected.

Sun, 08 May 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Buyagift reveals its top 10 summer experiences from Helicopter tours to hotel breaks
These are the top 10 experiences you need to put on your bucket list this summer from Buyagift

Sun, 08 May 2022 00:01:00 +0100
13 weird and wonderful royal items to help you host the best Jubilee garden party
In June people up and down the UK will be celebrating the Platinum Jubilee as Queen Elizabeth II will become the first British Monarch to celebrate 70 years on the throne.

Sat, 07 May 2022 00:01:00 +0100
LEGOLAND Windsor opens new Mythica Magical Forest and it's what dreams are made of
LEGOLAND's Mythica Magical Forest brings to life all the weird and wonderful LEGO creatures.

Sat, 07 May 2022 22:46:15 +0100
Six-year-old twins missing in south London now found
Police have launched an urgent appeal for six-year-old twins who went missing from their front garden in south London.

Sat, 07 May 2022 17:13:05 +0100
Bus crashes into building on Sutton High Street
The front of a bus has been smashed after it crashed into a building on Sutton High Street.

Sat, 07 May 2022 16:55:11 +0100
Beckenham firefighter hosts men’s mental health walking group
A Beckenham firefighter is celebrating eight months since the launch of his men’s walking group, specifically for those working in emergency services.

Sat, 07 May 2022 15:41:31 +0100
Monkeypox case is confirmed in England, UKHSA say
The individual is said to have contracted the infection in Nigeria

Sat, 07 May 2022 15:00:00 +0100
Questions over shipping container kiosk on Wanstead green
Many of us opposed Vision RCL’s plan to install a shipping container posing as a café on Wanstead’s Christ Church Green. However, it was installed and we taxpayers expected to see the blessed thing operational because the council said it needed ...

Sat, 07 May 2022 14:48:09 +0100
South east London Starbucks fundraise for Lewisham and Greenwich hospitals
Starbucks stores across south east London have delivered wellbeing bags to hospital staff at University Hospital Lewisham and Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

Sat, 07 May 2022 13:11:24 +0100
Wandsworth: Drugs found near Latchmere playground
Drugs have been found near a children’s playground in Latchmere, Wandsworth.

Sat, 07 May 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Recalling when Queen Victoria visited Epping Forest 140 years ago
Queen Victoria visited High Beach on May 6, 1882 and declared “it gives me the greatest satisfaction to dedicate this beautiful Forest to the use and enjoyment of my people for all time".

Sat, 07 May 2022 10:04:26 +0100
Conservative candidate Jason Perry elected as Croydon Mayor
Jason Perry has won the borough's historic Mayoral election with 38,612 votes, making him the first-ever Mayor of Croydon.

Sat, 07 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Former east London high street pictured before it was developed
A stark view of The Ridgeway towards the Edlebury Road junction in 1929.

Sat, 07 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Monster Jam is coming to London: How to get tickets
The infamous monster truck show is heading to London for the first time ever and you can get tickets.

Sat, 07 May 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Redbridge street 'hasn't been resurfaced since 1985'
A resident frustrated by the “diabolical” state of potholes on his road has received a personal assurance from Redbridge Council’s leader that it will be fixed soon.

Sat, 07 May 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Ex-council leader seeks judicial review of ombudsman report
The former leader of Haringey Council is planning to take the Local Government Ombudsman to court after he was criticised in a recent report.

Sat, 07 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Lewisham man in court over dangerous Rottweiler
A man from Lewisham has appeared in court over his "dangerously out of control" Rottweiler which injured a woman.

Sat, 07 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Shooters Hill singer who busked on Bromley streets to headline Wembley Arena
The frontman of a Ska band from Shooters Hill has gone from living out of a storage unit to travelling the country on the nationwide tour.

Sat, 07 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Best and worst Wetherspoons in South East London according to Tripadvisor
Wetherspoons is known for its cheap drinks, sometimes questionable food and toilets that always seem to be hundreds of stairs away from your seat.

Sat, 07 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
The lost nightclubs of south east London- from Bon Bonne to the Venue
THERE is no denying that us south east Londoners know how to have a great night out.

Sat, 07 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Moulin Rouge windmill is opening its doors for the first time - How to book with Airbnb
Airbnb has just added a new listing and it's the only and only the legendary Parisian landmark - the Moulin Rouge! Take a peek inside.

Sat, 07 May 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Father's Day 2022: Buyagift reveals top experiences to treat your Dad from golf to skydiving
Father's Day is closer than you think...treat him to a memory he'll treasure with one of Buyagift's top experiences.



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