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Tue, 01 Nov 2022 08:17:25 +0000
Islington traders put up prices amid cost-of-living crisis
Small businesses in Islington have found themselves increasing their prices in response to higher charges from suppliers as well as elevated energy bills.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 07:58:46 +0000
South East London Bonfire Night fireworks displays in 2022
There'll be plenty of fireworks displays to attend in South East London for Bonfire Night 2022

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Company fined over ignoring repair orders for Dagenham flats
Proposed Company Limited, based in Islington, has been fined £22,000 after it failed to fix issues such as a leaking roof and a pigeon infestation at a block of flats in Dagenham.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Calls to preserve ‘character’ of Quadrant shopping centre
Calls to preserve the “character” of a 1930s Romford shopping centre have been growing amid plans to split up some stores into smaller premises.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000
'Police station closures in Tower Hamlets have left area unsafe'
East London residents fear crime and disorder will skyrocket in their neighbourhood after their local police station was sold for almost £3 million.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Putney ‘death house’ where cricket crawled on elderly resident's face in night
Elderly South London residents say they have been living in a “death house” where crickets have stopped them sleeping and even crawled over a resident’s face in the middle of the night.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Sushi Co on Putney High Street to open until 2am
A South London businessman has won a battle with neighbours to sell sushi until 2am on the high street in a bid to cover expensive rent and business rates.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Asian Curry awards: The shortlisted south east London restaurants 
NINE restaurants in south east London have been shortlisted in the Asian Curry Awards 2022.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 08:55:00 +0000
Remembrance Day: Why do we wear poppies?
Throughout November the nation wear's a poppy, but what does the poppy mark?

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 17:02:30 +0000
Lee High Road Lewisham bus and car crash: Recap
A road in Lewisham is currently closed due to a crash, according to AA maps.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 14:33:58 +0000
Recipe: Tuscan Chicken liver pate
As we move towards end of year festivities, thoughts turn to entertaining so why not take after the French and host an aperitif dinatoire of small bites and drinks?

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 14:42:01 +0000
Poppies will look different for Armistice Day 2022 amid important change after 54 years
Traditionally poppies are worn from October 31st – 11 days before Armistice day on November 11.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 12:25:35 +0000
Crouch End artists donate to National Brain Appeal auction
Crouch End and Muswell Hill artists have donated anonymous work to The National Brain Appeal’s A Letter in Mind fundraiser

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 12:03:16 +0000
Theatre review: A Sudden Violent Burst of Rain, The Gate
Notting Hill’s loss is Camden’s gain as renowned The Gate Theatre moves into its new home with a powerful fable about the UK's hostile inhumane immigration system

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 09:08:20 +0000
Review: Tammy Faye, Almeida Theatre, Islington
With songs by Elton John and a script by James Graham, this camp satire of Televangelist Tammy Faye is delirious fun with irresistible elements and strong performances but goes too fast and easy on its subject

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 09:11:28 +0000
Project launched to stop London smoking
A partnership has been created in a bid to end tobacco smoking in the capital. 

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 20:11:55 +0000
Throwing a light on Diwali by Rashna Thivakaran
A few years ago Diwali was little - known in the UK amongst non Hindus but nowadays it features regularly in the news and in shops at this time of the year, so perhaps, it would be a good idea to explain what this important festival represents. 

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 20:00:00 +0000
Lou's Barber Shop owner fears for future of 54-year-old shop
A Rise Park barber who has been running the same shop for more than 50 years has said he is worried for his future.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 19:43:52 +0000
Hurricane Havoc By Grace Galloway, Notre Dame School
It’s been about a month since hurricane Ian spread across the southeast of the United states on September 28th 2022, causing mass destruction across several states including Florida. Supposedly being the deadliest Florida has seen since 1935 with m...

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 19:05:28 +0000
Lee High Road Lewisham car and bus crash: Driver in hospital
THE driver of a car has been taken to hospital after a crash with a bus in Lewisham.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 18:00:19 +0000
The origins of Halloween - Pratisha Subedi , Townley Grammar School
Halloween always brings a fun time every year on the 31st of October. Also known as All Hallows' Eve, or All Saints' Eve, there are many activities to participate in including pumpkin carving, trick-or-treating, dressing up in costumes, and meeting f...

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 17:59:22 +0000
Dagenham man 'beaten to death' by Albanian drug gang
Members of an Albanian drug gang beat a Dagenham man to death after he tried to steal from their cannabis factory, a court heard.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 17:13:52 +0000
Dyslexia Awareness Week
Dyslexia is a learning difficulty which 1 in 5 people and 10% of British people have. It is something which would have an impact on students whilst they are in school as it affects their ability to accurately spell and read.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 16:43:43 +0000
The Thrill of Horror - Evana Ojeleye, Townley Grammar School
 

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 16:38:24 +0000
 Lewisham High Road fight: Man still fighting for life
A man remains in a life-threatening condition three days after being found with knife injuries following a street fight in Lewisham.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 16:36:43 +0000
Islington vet's pride at helping street dogs in Bosnia
An Islington vet has spoken of the pride he felt working with a charity to help dogs in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 16:19:24 +0000
Bristol Rovers Joey Barton cleared of assaulting wife in Kew home
Bristol Rovers manager Joey Barton has been cleared of assaulting his wife after a judge ruled he could not have a fair trial because prosecutors would not call the alleged victim to give evidence.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 16:17:57 +0000
Brixton shooting: Flowers left at scene where two men died
Flowers have been left at the scene in Brixton where two men were killed after a car chase ended in a fatal moped crash and a shooting.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 15:46:03 +0000
Cat killed in horrific Harrow firework attack
A cat was found dead and with horrific injuries after it was killed in a “deliberate” suspected firework attack.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 15:34:07 +0000
Tower Hamlets children to be paid to stay in school
East London children will be paid £400 to stay in school and complete their studies under an educational scheme reintroduced by a local council.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 15:25:18 +0000
Cyclist suffers cardiac arrest on A20 Sidcup
London Ambulance Service has confirmed that a cyclist who was taken to hospital from the A20 in Sidcup suffered a cardiac arrest.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 15:56:13 +0000
Third person assaulted by Finchley Road station attacker
More footage has been released of an attacker who pushed another man onto the tracks at a Tube station.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 14:48:04 +0000
Aldi announces November date for opening of Romford store
Aldi has announced the opening date of its new Romford supermarket, with a Team GB gold medallist set to cut the ribbon on launch day.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 14:42:12 +0000
Police given extra powers in Woolwich after horror Halloween
Police have been given extra powers in Woolwich today to help “prevent a repeat of what happened last year” in a horror Halloween.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 14:23:24 +0000
Extinction Rebellion protest at McDonald's East Finchley HQ
Extinction Rebellion activists have gathered outside the McDonald’s European headquarters as part of a week-long protest.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 14:38:46 +0000
Barking and Dagenham leader cleared over 'Black man' video
Barking and Dagenham Council leader has been cleared of wrongdoing over his comments at a Black History Month event, and will be able to stand as a candidate to be Barking MP.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 14:00:27 +0000
West Wickham robbery: Four arrested after knife found
Four people have been arrested after a robbery in West Wickham last Friday (October 28).

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 13:59:06 +0000
‘Super surgical centre’ planned for Brent
A plan has been put together to create a "centre of excellence" for inpatient orthopaedic surgery in Park Royal.  

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 13:48:51 +0000
Missing Croydon boy last seen 11 days ago
Police are looking for a boy from Croydon who was last seen 11 days ago.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 13:45:56 +0000
Brixton shooting: Police issue update as two dead
Police have issued an update following an incident - involving a shooting - in Brixton where two people died.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 13:18:38 +0000
Brent Council chief executive to step down
Brent Council’s chief exectutive will step down next April after nearly eight years in the role.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 12:18:07 +0000
Tube Strike November: What are the dates?
London Underground strikes in November will impact travel.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 12:31:33 +0000
Looking back to 800th anniversary of Epping Forest charter
It is five years ago this week since preparations were under way to mark a significant date in the history of Epping Forest. 

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 12:08:20 +0000
Met Police officer Mohammad Ghalayini jailed after theft
A police officer linked to Enfield and Haringey has been jailed after stealing money from a wallet handed into the police.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 12:25:52 +0000
Brixton shooting: Horrifying pictures from scene
Horrifying pictures of the scene of a shooting in Brixton which left two dead show forensic tents and debris strewn across the road.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 11:51:08 +0000
Memories of Walthamstow police station being put up for sale
It's ten years ago this week since disappointment was expressed at the loss of what could have been a "real community asset" after an east London police station was put on the market.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 11:49:18 +0000
Hackney campaigners call for transparency over Morning Lane
Campaigners are urging politicians to rebuild trust over the redevelopment of a multi-million pound town centre site after its agreement with a developer lapsed.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 11:49:12 +0000
Murder probe launches after woman stabbed in Dagenham
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman in her 60s died in Dagenham.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 11:47:08 +0000
The Festival of Lights, Community, and Hope - Ansh Nandula, Wilson's School
After this year’s incredibly eventful Diwali, I reflect upon recent and upcoming celebrations, the key messages of Diwali, new beginnings, and the sense of togetherness that the festival never fails to bring.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 11:37:14 +0000
Government may cut Havering's Homelessness Prevention Grant
Proposed cuts to Havering’s Homeless Prevention Grant are to be decided “in due course”, central government has confirmed.



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