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Sat, 16 Jan 2021 18:20:21 +0000
Cost of Greenwich & Richmond homes in Netflix's Bridgerton
Here's how much it would cost to buy the London homes from Netflix's Bridgerton today

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
The drinking fountain in Loughton, Essex, that dates from 1870
The drinking fountain pictured above from c1900 on the corner of Station Road and High Road in Loughton was erected by the Metropolitan Drinking Trough & Fountains Association in 1870.

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Brent councillor criticises Government over half-term meals
A senior Brent councillor accused the Government of passing the buck after it announced schools would not be expected to provide free meals over February half-term.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 19:07:41 +0000
Man charged after woman, 92, administered fake Covid vaccine
A man accused of tricking a 92-year-old woman with a £160 fake coronavirus vaccine has been charged by police.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 14:33:41 +0000
Person hit by train on Bromley South train line
A person has been hit by a train between Herne Hill and Bromley South, causing heavy delays as emergency services attend the incident.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 12:58:39 +0000
Met police dogs help arrest suspects in Greenwich
Police dogs have come to the rescue of their human counterparts in Greenwich after helping apprehend two criminals fleeing a car crash.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 18:34:44 +0000
Italian man caught with grenade at Heathrow Airport
An Italian man has been caught trying to carry a decommissioned grenade in his luggage at Heathrow Airport.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 12:35:36 +0000
Paul Dalton: Three men charged over Wimbledon murder
Three men have been charged with the murder of Paul Dalton after he was stabbed to death on the Broadway in Wimbledon.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Inside Richmond’s £7 mil dream home
A perfect family house in Richmond could be yours - for just £7 million.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Storming of Congress by Donald Trump supporters reminder of democracy's fragility
The horrendous scenes in Washington when Donald Trump’s supporters stormed the Congress, costing five people their lives, have been rightly condemned.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 16:18:24 +0000
Ealing small businesses in 'terrible trouble' after Brexit changes
Small businesses in Ealing have expressed concern regarding the impact of the Brexit deal.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 15:00:00 +0000
Reader cannot wait to receive Covid vaccination booster
As I sat amongst the pensioners in Buckhurst Hill awaiting my vaccination I felt at peace, a sudden calmness had descended upon me.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 14:05:11 +0000
Waltham Forest and Hillingdon Aldi stores start click and collect
Aldi is expanding its click-and-collect services in London after launching its trial to a further two stores in the region, including its stores in Waltham Forest and Hillingdon.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 12:27:29 +0000
Former Stanmore Baptist Church youth club leader jailed
A former parish reverend and youth club leader has been jailed for historic sex offences against young boys.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Mansion houses of Walthamstow once home to London's merchants and gentry
Walthamstow’s streets are lined with Victorian and 20th century buildings, making it difficult to imagine it as the quiet rural corner of Essex that it once was. The area was popular with London merchants and the gentry who built large mansions ...

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 11:29:24 +0000
Police break up Haringey traveller funeral
Police have dished out 42 fines after more than 100 people gathered for a traveller funeral in Haringey.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
The former hotel in East London renamed after Queen Victoria's visit
Originally known as the Forest Hotel when it first opened in 1880 in Chingford, it was renamed the Royal Forest Hotel in 1882 after Queen Victoria’s visit to Epping Forest to dedicate it to the people.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Haringey Council seeks views on renaming of Black Boy Lane
Residents are being invited to have their say on a plan to change a street name that has been linked to racism.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 15:31:38 +0000
TfL: Fares to increase as sustainability plan released
Transport for London has outlined its radical plan to become self-sustainable by 2023, which includes introducing a boundary charge to drive into Greater London and a potential redrawing of the Tube map.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 14:16:00 +0000
Lewisham libraries could offer more services after remodel
Lewisham Council bosses are hoping  to transform libraries across the borough into community hubs.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 11:22:12 +0000
Met Office issue snow warning for Sussex, London and Essex
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for snow tomorrow.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 10:13:31 +0000
Covid-19 R rate drops below 1 in South East
The number of Covid-19 infections across England is falling as a whole – with the R-rate dropping below one in the south east.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 09:51:59 +0000
NHS doctor reveals abusive from Covid deniers
An NHS doctor has revealed she receives daily abusive messages on social media from Covid hoaxers.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 16:38:13 +0000
SW London shows some fall in number of new Covid cases
A number of boroughs in South West London showed a fall in the total new Covid-19 cases confirmed over a seven-day period, new data has shown, though the prevalence of the virus remains high across the region.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 14:30:40 +0000
Appeal after death of pedestrian on Battersea Bridge
Police have launched a public information appeal in the wake of the fatal crash that took place on Battersea Bridge on Wednesday evening (January 13).

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 12:33:08 +0000
Croydon nurse catches coronavirus twice
A Croydon nurse who has seen Covid-19 patients die in front of her has told of the shock of coming down with the virus for the second time in nine months.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 11:21:40 +0000
Police car crash closes roads in Merton
A police car was involved in a crash in Merton yesterday evening (Thursday, January 14), forcing road closures in the area.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 16:06:32 +0000
Paul Dalton, 41, killed in Wimbledon stabbing
A man has been charged for the murder of a 41-year-old in Wimbledon.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 20:20:20 +0000
Staying in touch: how donation is helping Age UK in Hillingdon
AGE UK Hillingdon, Harrow and Brent has received a £5,000 donation from Coca-Cola European Partners to help combat loneliness for elderly residents during lockdown.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 20:18:12 +0000
Aldi in Yiewsley starts click and collect service
ALDI is expanding its click-and-collect service to its store in Yiewsley High Street.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 17:54:15 +0000
Ealing faith groups and MP tackle vaccine misinformation
Faith groups and local leaders are reassuring the South Asian community that the coronavirus vaccine is safe, amid misinformation over its contents.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 17:41:17 +0000
Parakeets cause a racket as debate around culling continues
Recent claims that Defra are considering culling parakeets as they arrive in new areas of the UK has created a stir on social media.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 17:30:00 +0000
Hate crimes on London buses tripled after first lockdown
New data has revealed a shocking rise in recorded hate crimes on London buses following the first lockdown last year.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Brent Council warns of Covid-19 shortfall in draft budget
The leader of Brent Council said it could be left “short-changed” if it is not fully reimbursed for the impact of Covid-19.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 16:04:13 +0000
Haringey plan for hundreds more kids to get free school meal
Hundreds more children in Haringey could soon be able to receive free school meals in a bid to tackle inequality.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 15:52:44 +0000
Ealing's LTNs set for changes before permanent decision made
Ealing’s Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) are set for a number of changes, including replacing bollards with number plate recognition cameras.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 15:00:37 +0000
Organiser of party in South Mimms given £10,000 Covid fine
Police have slapped a woman with a £10,000 fine after she organised a party of more than 100 people during lockdown.



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