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Sun, 19 May 2024 07:00:00 +0100
Cinemas back Seret film festival over Palestine boycott call
Cinemas in north London have defended hosting an Israeli film festival - Seret - amid calls for a boycott.

Sun, 19 May 2024 09:36:08 +0100
Northern line part suspended after ‘casualty on tracks’
Emergency services have scrambled to the scene of a serious incident on the Northern line this morning.

Sun, 19 May 2024 09:12:00 +0100
Recipe for Walnut Cake with coffee butter cream
Hampstead cook Frances Bissell serves up a simple teatime treat that she remembers her mother baking but adds her own twist of walnut liqueur

Sun, 19 May 2024 07:26:00 +0100
Paul Donovan on ancient woodland and loss of biodiversity
In this column, Cllr Paul Donovan, Wanstead Village ward, explains why he is concerned about the future of ancient woodland and rain forests.

Sun, 19 May 2024 07:00:00 +0100
£4m Swedish-style loft apartment in Camden on sale on Zoopla
This £4m loft apartment for sale in Camden could easily be mistaken for a Swedish style lodge.

Sun, 19 May 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Houses for sale Croydon: Five-bedroom detached for £950k
This pretty family home in Croydon could be yours for £950k.

Sun, 19 May 2024 05:00:00 +0100
c2c Class 357 Electrostar trains to get Ilford refurbishment
A fleet of electric c2c trains are set for refurbishment in Ilford, creating more than 20 new jobs.

Sun, 19 May 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Jailed in May so far including Met Police officer and rapist
A Met Police officer, an Orpington burglar and a Beckenham rapist are just some of the south London criminals who have been jailed in May so far.

Sun, 19 May 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Rundown London estates once dubbed 'utopias' explored
TikTok star goes inside and explores the rundown London estates once dubbed 'utopias'.

Sun, 19 May 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Converted bakehouse in Blackheath Village listed on Zoopla
The smell of freshly baked bread can, apparently, help to sell your property - if this is true, this converted bakehouse will get snapped up.

Sun, 19 May 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Danson Park applies for licence to sell alcohol at festivals
A park in Bexleyheath has applied for a licence to sell alcohol and play music for three back-to-back day festivals in summer.

Sun, 19 May 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Orpington man 'tours' Bromley potholes with toy bus
Meet the man from Orpington trying to highlight the pothole issue in his local area - by doing a "tour" of the "greatest hits".

Sun, 19 May 2024 08:10:39 +0100
What is inflammatory bowel disease? See symptoms and more
Here are the symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease or IBD.

Sat, 18 May 2024 19:24:48 +0100
Man charged after 17-year-old girl raped in Gravesend
A suspect has been charged after a 17-year-old girl was raped in Gravesend.

Sat, 18 May 2024 17:29:15 +0100
Rabbi Aaron Halpern pleads not guilty to sexual assault
A rabbi from north London has denied sexually touching a woman after being accused of assault.

Sat, 18 May 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Raver Tots family-friendly rave coming to Danson Park
A huge dance festival for babies and toddlers is coming to a park in Bexleyheath in September.

Sat, 18 May 2024 17:00:00 +0100
New York with British Airways: Dreams in city with no sleep
It’s hard to go to New York and not give yourself the leading role of a brand-new starring movie in your head while you’re there – the lights, the glamour, the landmarks, the buzz.

Sat, 18 May 2024 16:20:55 +0100
Havering council updates social housing allocation scheme
Havering Council has formally approved an updated scheme to allocate social housing in the borough.

Sat, 18 May 2024 16:26:46 +0100
kenham Richmond Road diesel bus fire
A bus fire in Twickenham required five fire engines and some 30 firefighters to extinguish today.

Sat, 18 May 2024 14:47:43 +0100
Europe’s first Spark by Hilton hotel to launch in Romford
The first premium economy hotel in Europe by Hilton hotel chain will open in Romford “in the coming weeks”, a company spokesperson has said.

Sat, 18 May 2024 13:31:50 +0100
New Bromley Mayor David Jefferys sets out objectives
Bromley’s fifty-eighth Mayor has vowed to promote science, health, wellbeing, and the environment during his term.

Sat, 18 May 2024 12:00:00 +0100
Woolwich Road East Greenwich flat block plans refused
Plans for a five storey block of flats in Greenwich have been refused by the council after being described as having ‘ridiculously oversized’ homes by officers.

Sat, 18 May 2024 12:00:00 +0100
Downe Village in Bromley: Countryside walks and historic pub
A quaint village with countryside walks and a historic pub is just a 30-minute bus ride away from Bromley.

Sat, 18 May 2024 11:54:42 +0100
Aalim Makial Jibril named as victim of Plaistow window fall
The boy, 5, who sadly died after falling from the window of a housing block in Plaistow, has been locally named as Aalim Makial Jibril.

Sat, 18 May 2024 11:07:34 +0100
M25 Dartford Crossing bridge concerns for welfare: Man dies
A man has died after police were called to Dartford Crossing due to concerns for welfare yesterday.

Sat, 18 May 2024 10:30:55 +0100
Albanian men used plane to smuggle migrants to Essex jailed
Two Albanian nationals who used a plane to illegally transport economic migrants from northern France to an aerodrome in Essex have been jailed

Sat, 18 May 2024 10:22:22 +0100
Redbridge man among two charged after Colchester drug deaths
A man from Redbridge is among two people from east London charged after three drug-related deaths in Essex.

Sat, 18 May 2024 10:05:00 +0100
Hampstead Theatre new season plays by Tom Stoppard and Richard Bean
The autumn winter season features seven new plays and a major revival of Stoppard's The Invention of Love

Sat, 18 May 2024 07:00:00 +0100
Regent's Park unveiled new football pitch at The Hub
A new all-weather pitch in the Regent’s Park will help more women and girls play football in London.

Sat, 18 May 2024 07:00:00 +0100
Libra theatre cafe opens in Chalk Farm Road, Camden
Jessica Cole and Simina Ellis are best friends who live together in Finchley Road and have now opened the Libra theatre cafe in Chalk Farm

Sat, 18 May 2024 07:00:00 +0100
Ex-Islington Council leader Margaret Hodge on abuse denials
A victims' group has reacted angrily after Barking MP and former Islington Council leader Margaret Hodge expressed remorse for denying widespread child abuse.

Sat, 18 May 2024 06:00:00 +0100
Four-bedroom Romford house listed on Zoopla for £900,000
This gorgeous four-bedroom detached house in Romford seems like it should belong in the middle of the countryside.

Sat, 18 May 2024 05:00:00 +0100
A13 in Havering set for 18 months of night-time closures
The A13 between Havering and Thurrock could be shut at nights for 18 months as it is set to undergo repairs.

Sat, 18 May 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Danson Park Dinosaurs in the Park opening day
Today is the day that Danson Park welcomes visitors to view 40 life-sized, realistic animatronic dinosaurs which roar and move.

Sat, 18 May 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Bromley set to host London Festival of Architecture
Bromley is set to host its annual architecture festival this year with historical tours and events.

Sat, 18 May 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Broadstairs: The Kent seaside town with Blue Flag beaches
This historic Kent seaside town offers stunning beaches and local history and is just 90 minutes away from south east London.

Sat, 18 May 2024 05:00:00 +0100
4 of the best Greenwich walks with a pub pit stop to try
Discover the best walks in Greenwich with a pub stop that you can try, according to AllTrails.

Sat, 18 May 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Bounce in Old Street review: A ping pong paradise
I went to Bounce in Old Street and left feeling on top of the world.

Sat, 18 May 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Hither Green café thief Nicola Pearce spared prison
Persistent thief Nicola Pearce broke into a Hither Green café and stole their coffee machine.

Sat, 18 May 2024 05:00:00 +0100
What is a London Freedom Pass and who can apply for one?
Transport for London (TfL) offers a Freedom Pass to individuals, find out who can claim the benefit and how to apply.

Sat, 18 May 2024 15:00:00 +0100
Jakub Mamczak from LCC on the RideLondon FreeCycle
Jakub Mamczak from London Cycling Campaign encourages all cyclist to get involved with the RideLondon FreeCycle.

Sat, 18 May 2024 15:52:18 +0100
How to watch the 2024 RHS Chelsea Flower Show on TV
Find out how you can watch the 2024 RHS Chelsea Flower Show on TV this year and who’s presenting.

Sat, 18 May 2024 09:40:22 +0100
Aldi and Tesco recalls and 'do not eat' warnings issued
Aldi and Tesco have both issued food recalls, as the Food Standards Agency (FSA) issued "do not eat" warnings on pork and more

Sat, 18 May 2024 09:36:19 +0100
Top ten baby names for boys and girls revealed by ONS
Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed the top ten baby names for boys and girls

Sat, 18 May 2024 05:00:00 +0100
UK hotels named in Hotels.com Perfect Somewheres 2024 awards
Various hotels in the UK have been recognised including Dakota Glasgow and The Aviator in Hampshire.

Sat, 18 May 2024 05:00:00 +0100
I tried the world's best pizza and it was an absolute joy
The Margherita Sbagliata pizza is on offer at Fatto a Mano until June 2, and is thought of as the 'world's best pizza'

Fri, 17 May 2024 14:34:59 +0100
Bexhill Road Ladywell police closure: Recap
A road in Ladywell has been closed following a police incident this morning.

Fri, 17 May 2024 07:55:14 +0100
Dartford Crossing QEII bridge police incident: Recap
A police incident has caused long delays on the Dartford Crossing this morning.

Fri, 17 May 2024 19:47:02 +0100
Crayford Arms to show Euros football games in huge marquee
A pub in Crayford is gearing up to welcome football fans back in grand style, with a massive outdoor marquee and a plethora of features aimed at making this year’s world cup unforgettable.

Fri, 17 May 2024 18:50:35 +0100
Search for 16-year-old missing from Woolwich area
Police are searching for 16-year-old David, who has been reported missing from the SE18 area. David was last seen on May 16, 2024.

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