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Sun, 09 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Abbots Langley Pre-School 'requires improvement' says Ofsted
After Ofsted took enforcement action against an “inadequate” pre-school, inspectors said the school still “requires improvement”.

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 08:00:53 +0100
Sadiq Khan remains committed to ULEZ expansion despite major backlash
With claims from whistle-blowers that negative responses were being largely excluded from the results.

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Severe disruption set for Croydon trams as drivers strike
There will be “severe disruption” on Croydon’s tram network as drivers walk out, Transport for London has warned.

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
BBC Three Wreck: full cast list and how to watch
New BBC Three comedy come thriller Wreck follows the story of Jamie Walsh as he boards a cruise ship The Sacramentum in search of his missing sister.

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Vagabond winery in Battersea bottomless roast menu: Review
I’ve taken part in many bottomless brunches in my life, and have devoured many roast dinners too, but never have I ever experienced a bottomless roast until Sunday..

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Petition to save Foxley Hatch Purley Wetherspoons pub
Purley locals are hoping a petition could save a popular Wetherspoons pub for the second time.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 15:06:15 +0100
Firefighters tackle flat fire in Thornton Heath: RECAP
Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters have been called to a flat fire on London Road in Thornton Heath. A large part of a second floor flat in a six storey block is currently alight. Send information and pictures to poppy.huggett@newsquest.co...

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 09:57:35 +0100
London Zoo had five animal escape attempts in the last four years
London Zoo has today revealed that birds made breaks for freedom five times over the past four years.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon Council needs to fine more drivers to make up £10m shortfall
Croydon Council needs to make more money from parking and traffic fines to make up a shortfall in the department’s budget.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Ex-Croydon Council leader hits back at leaked financial report
After nearly two years of silence, Croydon Council’s former leader and finance chief have hit back at a leaked report calling it a “politically motivated witch-hunt”.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 07:12:54 +0100
Rail Strikes: Which train services will not be running during the strikes?
Passengers have been urged to “only travel by train if absolutely necessary on Saturday”.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 16:08:16 +0100
Croydon Council financial collapse report leaked online
A long-awaited report surrounding the financial collapse of Croydon Council in 2020 has been leaked online.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 14:48:22 +0100
Surbiton man arrested on suspicion of Channel people smuggling
A man from Surbiton suspected of smuggling migrants across the Channel has been arrested.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Who is on The Graham Norton Show tonight?
Popular late-night chat show The Graham Norton Show is back on screens tonight.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Shocktober Fest in pictures: A fun-fuelled night of frights
On Friday night (September 30), reporter duo Poppy and Amy attended the launch night of Shocktober Fest at Tulleys Farm in Crawley.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon's skyline could change with plans for two acres of industrial buildings
Croydon’s skyline could look a little different next year after plans have been lodged to build more than two acres of industrial buildings on the site of an old gas holder.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon tram drivers 'really angry' over latest pay offer set to strike
Tram drivers in Croydon who are “really angry” at the latest pay offer from their employer are set to walk out during a two-day strike over pay next week.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
London Tube closures October 7: See the full list
Check the London Underground services this weekend before heading out this weekend.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 09:42:50 +0100
P!nk announces 2023 tour - how to get tickets
P!nk has announced a small tour which will see the artist visit outdoor venues in 2023.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 16:37:51 +0100
Croydon drivers could face fines of up to £130 on certain roads
Anti-low traffic neighbourhood campaigners were out in force to warn Croydon drivers of new traffic cameras last weekend.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 14:34:36 +0100
Bishopsgate stabbing: Eyewitnesses share accounts following robbery attempt
Three people have been stabbed in central London as members of the public tried to intervene in a phone snatch robbery.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 14:18:37 +0100
Bishopsgate stabbing: Three stabbed in phone snatching robbery
Three people have been stabbed in Bishopsgate this morning as members of the public tried to intervene in a phone snatch robbery.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Nature Notes: Time to put the feeders out
EVERY April, I take my garden bird feeders down because by that time, there should be plenty of natural food available and also there is a risk that by feeding fledglings large pieces of nut they may choke.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 12:21:35 +0100
Knockholt Close Sutton: Attempted dog theft
A “courageous” dog has bitten a man while defending itself from being stolen away from its owner in Sutton.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 11:57:39 +0100
Bishopsgate Attack: Three people stabbed near Liverpool Street Station
City of London Police have said they are not treating the attack as terror-related.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
England v USA at Wembley Stadium: kick off, gate times, tickets
Ahead of the match at the stadium, we've got everything you need to know from door times, match times and even the average price of a pint.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
England v USA at Wembley Stadium: Bag Policy and banned items
With the match just around the corner, ticket holders should be aware of what they can't bring to the venue.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 18:43:48 +0100
Justin Bieber postpones all UK Justice 2023 tour dates
The news comes after ticketing agents shared a statement to fans who brought tickets to the 'Sorry' singers tour. 

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 15:44:54 +0100
Asda launches £1 meal deal with unlimited hot drinks to help over 60s with cost of living
The new initiative will run alongside the current ‘Kids eat for £1’ offer which continues to be hugely popular.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 07:29:05 +0100
Home Office and former Met officer 'suspended' after racist WhatsApp posts
A BBC Newsnight investigation alleged the former Met Police officer had been posting racist content in WhatsApp

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 08:30:31 +0100
Primark change to fitting rooms sees customers threaten boycott
Primark has announced a major change to its stores which has seen some backlash on Twitter.

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 17:49:44 +0100
Love Island's Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury reveal baby's gender
Former Love Island contestants Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury have announced they are expecting a baby girl.

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 10:32:50 +0100
Most popular baby names for England and Wales have been revealed
Olivia has been the top girls name for 6 years.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 11:08:00 +0100
Chris Kaba: Recap after inquest into death is opened
The inquest into the death of Chris Kaba has been opened and adjourned.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 17:03:00 +0100
West Norwood: Boy fighting for life after crash with bus 
An 11-year-old boy is fighting for his life after a crash with a bus in West Norwood.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 11:45:47 +0100
Croydon Police launch appeal for missing teen
POLICE have launched an urgent appeal to help find a missing teenager.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 11:28:20 +0100
Chris Kaba relatives share tearful embrace outside coroner’s court
Relatives of a man who was shot dead by police shared a tearful embrace outside a coroner’s court as the family called for an urgent decision on criminal charges in the case.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 11:09:34 +0100
Man wanted in connection with assault believed to be in Croydon
Police are looking to find a 41-year-old man who is wanted in connection with a common assault.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 09:28:33 +0100
Inquest into police shooting of Chris Kaba due to open and adjourn
The inquest into the death of Chris Kaba, who was shot by police in south London, is due to be opened and adjourned in a short hearing on Tuesday.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Pumpkin patches near South East London for Halloween
With Halloween on the horizon, here are some of the best places near South East London to pick your own pumpkins in 2022

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon albino baby suffers racial abuse at 15 months old
A white mum and a black dad from Croydon who had a baby with albinism says she has already suffered racial abuse - aged just 15 months.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 00:01:00 +0100
London Air Ambulance appeal to help fund new helicopter
It comes as the charity shared they need to raise £15 million by 2024 to replace both aircraft after news they are becoming increasingly difficult to maintain. 

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 08:58:24 +0100
Woman to appear in court for defacing Captain Tom Moore’s memorial
A woman is set to appear in court after being accused of pouring faeces over a memorial for the late Sir Captain Tom.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 16:06:03 +0100
Ofwat London: Is money being taken off my Thames Water bill?
London utility provider, Thames Water is to be forced to reduce prices after being found to have fallen short of standards by Ofwat.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 17:38:06 +0100
London Marathon organisers issue statement as man,36, dies after collapsing during race
The man received immediate medical treatment and an ambulance arrived within three minutes.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 14:29:46 +0100
Teenage soldier who escorted Queen's coffin found dead in barracks
The army has confirmed the teenage soldier from South Wales died on Wednesday at Hyde Park Barracks in Knightsbridge.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 09:47:18 +0100
BBC EastEnders star Jacqueline Jossa makes shock return for 'special episode'
Speaking of the special episode, a source said: "She was a huge part of EastEnders."

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 06:17:51 +0100
Queen Elizabeth II to be honoured by planting of Platinum Jubilee trees
The planting initiative is part of the QGC’s mission to create a “living legacy” for the Queen.

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 16:09:37 +0100
Missing Crawley girl believed to be in south London
A girl who is missing from Crawley is believed to have travelled to south London.

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 14:05:53 +0100
Coulsdon man to run marathon as Darth Vader
A man who was diagnosed with prostate cancer following a routine health screening will run the London Marathon dressed as Darth Vader.



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