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Sun, 13 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Epping war memorial pictured following its construction in 1920
The Epping war memorial was built on May 8, 1920 to those who fell in the Great War.

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Stoke Newington's Doña venue "a space of safety" for women
A Stoke Newington female-owned music venue is putting an emphasis on the safety of its LGBTQ+ and female community members.

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 06:11:00 +0000
New Greenwich parking restrictions will 'cripple' businesses
Residents and shop owners in South London fear new parking restrictions in their area will have “catastrophic” effects and “cripple” local businesses.

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Southeastern staff often 'fail to help Sidcup mum off train'
A South London mum in a wheelchair said Southeastern staff had failed to help her on several occasions.

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Qatar 2022: South east Londoners on England’s World Cup chances
Four long years since England's semi-final heartbreak in Russia, Gareth Southgate's side is now preparing for the World Cup in Qatar.

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 09:17:48 +0000
Wetherspoons to sell 39 more pubs amid rising costs
JD Wetherspoon has shared they are planning to sell a further 39 pubs across the nation.

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 00:01:00 +0000
King Charles to lead first Remembrance Day service since Queen's death
The King will lead his first Remembrance Sunday service as monarch today and he'll be joined by the Prince and Princess of Wales plus more royal family members.

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 10:10:20 +0000
A2 closed at M25 after two crashes: Recap
The A2 in Kent is closed eastbound between the A223 (Bexley) and the M25 J2 (Dartford) and Westbound between M25 and the A2018 after two separate crashes. Traffic Officers are working to clear the scene. Send pictures and information to poppy.huggett...

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000
Hornchurch and Bromley-by-Bow war memorials Grade-II listed
War memorials in Hornchurch and Bromley-by-Bow have been Grade-II listed in time for this year’s Armistice Day. 

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 16:17:32 +0000
Two arrested after Gabriel Petrov Stoyanov murder in Downham
Two people have been arrested in connection with the murder of Gabriel Petrov Stoyanov.

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 16:08:40 +0000
Man dies after crash between bus and pedestrian in Merton
A man has died after being hit by a bus in Merton earlier today.

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 15:13:24 +0000
Romford's best buildings chosen by Recorder readers
Romford people have named the buildings they would most like to see protected from development.

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 15:27:31 +0000
Fireaway pizza takeaway opens in Herne Hill
A pizza takeaway chain which offers Nutella Pizza on the menu has opened a branch in Herne Hill.

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 16:54:32 +0000
Lewisham man jailed after robbing couple in Tower Hamlets
A Lewisham man who robbed a pregnant woman and her husband in east London has been jailed.

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 14:27:22 +0000
A2 Dartford Heath crash: Pedestrian dies at scene
A woman has died following a crash on the A2 this morning.

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 12:58:52 +0000
Market Place Bexleyheath stabbing: Boy in hospital
A 17-year-old boy has been taken to hospital with a stab wound.

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 12:18:24 +0000
Man and woman taken to hospital after A2 crash
A man and woman have been taken to hospital after a crash on the A2 earlier this morning.

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Walthamstow Clock House owner with business near St Paul's Cathedral
Locals may know of two historic houses in Walthamstow named the Clock House - one on Wood Street, towards Whipps Cross, and the other on the corner of Pretoria Avenue and Mission Grove.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 18:41:14 +0000
The cake sale Nnemka Nweze St Bede's School.
At St Bede's,we did a cake sale to raise money to food banks in Redhill and Caterham.

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 11:20:30 +0000
Future Leaders - Maryam Lukani, Woodford County High School
 

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 11:09:40 +0000
Two teens charged after fatal stabbing in Downham
Officers investigating the death of Gabriel Petrov Stoyanov in Downham have charged two teenagers with his murder.

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Manor Hotel in Chingford became Horseless Carriage and Wheelright pubs
Above is the Manor Hotel at the bottom of Friday Hill in Chingford Hatch around 1935.

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 07:08:53 +0000
Big Ben chimes for the first time in 5 years to mark Armistice Day
Big Ben will chime again this weekend to mark Remembrance Sunday.

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Newham Christmas lights switch-ons and Xmas dinner dates
A series of light switch-ons, visits from Santa and a week of Christmas lunches will be held to tackle isolation and loneliness across Newham.

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Opposition to Camden Council naming of Boris Nemtsov junction
Camden Council will press on with naming a Highgate roundabout after an assassinated Russian democracy campaigner despite local opposition.

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Groups including Woodland Trust oppose 'destructive' LTC
A coalition of groups have called on the Transport Secretary to review “the most damaging road scheme for a generation” - a new tunnel under the River Thames.

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 06:31:00 +0000
The best pubs in Lewisham for watching the World Cup
Lewisham has some great pubs for football - take your pick below.

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Bromley Christmas lights to be turned on by Alessia Russo
Bromley’s Christmas lights will be turned on by the England football star Alessia Russo.

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 05:05:28 +0000
Breaking news ! The emergence of thrifting in fashion
In a generation of environmental awareness, are young people taking the valuable step to ensure change in the way fashion is consumed

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 16:34:38 +0000
Peter Kay announces extra tour dates
Peter Kay has announced he’ll be performing at even more shows in the next couple of years.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 10:42:41 +0000
London's Best Pubs, Bars & Screens For The World Cup
From the loud and raucous to the less loud and raucous, here are the best pubs, spots and big screens to watch the World Cup in London... 

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 17:14:01 +0000
Family-Friendly Light Show To Illuminate Tower of London
Tower of London will be lit up by an epic light show that spans 13.8 billion years of history. 

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 11:13:17 +0000
Best wines to buy for a cost conscious Christmas 2022
Price conscious wine lovers could swap a Bordeaux for a Kiwi or Chilean red, a chablis for a Tasmanian Chardonnay, and a Champagne for a Cava this Christmas

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 11:57:11 +0000
Film reviews: Confess, Fletch, Hong Kong: City on Fire, Spirited
A reboot of Chevy Chase vehicle Fletch, a powerful documentary about the Hong Kong pro-democracy protests, and a terrible Will Ferrell Christmas-themed musical comedy are among the week's releases

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 13:13:17 +0000
Viral busker Cam Cole plays 'homecoming' gig at PowerHaus Camden Town
Cam Cole will bring his one-man rock show from the streets of Camden Town into one of the area's famed music venues when he plays PowerHaus on December 10.

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 00:02:53 +0000
GCSE and A-Level grades set to drop in 2023.
With the rise of Covid-19 signinficantly impacting the education of GCSE and A-Level students, compensation in exams has been granted. Is this set to change in 2023?

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 22:33:45 +0000
Christmas adverts 'toned down' during cost of living crisis
As Christmas adverts return to our screens, many spark feelings of festivity and joy - but as the cost of living crisis continues to worsen, some supermarkets have opted for a more delicate approach in their annual campaigns this year.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 17:36:41 +0000
Should we teach physics differently? - Tahnee Reddy Newstead Wood
Physics is considered a boring subject by student across schools. People say it is hard and uninteresting. But when asked about topics outside the curriculum, they found themselves astonished.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 17:14:46 +0000
58 people charged over four day long Just Stop Oil protests on M25
A total of 58 people have been charged after the four-day, Just Stop Oil (JSO) protests which shut down parts of the M25 this week.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 17:12:15 +0000
Squirrel trapped in plastic Brent Cross Christmas tree
A rescue operation is underway to save a squirrel trapped on top of a busy shopping centre’s plastic Christmas tree.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 18:00:06 +0000
A firework fiesta - Lucy Wilson, Parmiters School
Last Saturday, Cassiobury park presented their annual fireworks show. This is to commemorate the failure of Guy Fawkes attempt to destroy the houses of Parliament. Cassiobury park hold the record for the biggest firework shows in Hertfordshire, organ...

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 15:38:26 +0000
Search for teen missing from home in Clapham Junction
Police are looking for a teenager who has been missing from his home in Clapham Junction for almost a week.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 15:00:00 +0000
Ofsted: Liberal Jewish Synagogue Nursery 'outstanding'
Children are getting “the best possible start” at a nursery, according to a recent Ofsted inspection.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 14:31:06 +0000
Park View school will not say if data breached in cyber-attack
Park View School, in Haringey, has declined to answer questions about whether families' personal data was compromised in a cyber-attack.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 15:05:07 +0000
Hackney chef recognised as best pasta chef in the UK
The head chef of a vegan and gluten-free Italian restaurant has received an award for the UK's best pasta chef.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 13:46:00 +0000
Missing Croydon woman found dead in car on A21 near Tonbridge
An elderly woman who was reported missing from Croydon has died after her car was found overturned on the A21 near Tonbridge.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 13:39:00 +0000
Search for missing Greenwich man ‘likely to be with his dog’
Police are looking for a missing man from Greenwich who is likely to be with his Jack Russel/Chihuahua cross breed dog.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 12:30:11 +0000
Vicar appeals after lorry crashes into Hampstead church wall
A vicar is appealing for information and pictures after a lorry allegedly smashed into a church wall in Hampstead and driving off.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 12:24:27 +0000
Just Stop Oil protesters to stop targeting M25
Just Stop Oil (JSO) has said it is halting what it calls its campaign of civil resistance on the M25.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 12:26:41 +0000
Murder of Bubacar Jabbie Dukureh 'glorified' in drill video
The murder of a boy who was stabbed near his front door by a gang was “glorified” in a drill rap video, a court has heard.



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