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Sun, 31 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Glimpses of old houses in Loughton High Road still visible behind shop fronts
Loughton High Road as seen in 1900 could been mistaken as a residential street from the photo above from c1900.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
1,000 signatures for ‘no building on Barnet parks’ petition
A petition to stop Barnet Council building solar farms on the borough’s parks has gained more than 1,000 signatures – and sparked a political row.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Aldi and Lidl: the best deals available in the middle aisles
Aldi and Lidl have revealed the latest items hitting the shelves in the middle aisles of their stores this weekend. Here are the best deals.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 13:03:26 +0000
Maps shows parts of London could be underwater in 10 years
Large parts of London could be below the annual flood level by 2030, according to new predictions.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Sadiq Khan to reconsider 'Hondo Tower' approval
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan will reconsider his decision to approve a 20-storey tower block in Brixton as he did not receive full details of its opposition.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 16:32:25 +0000
When will lockdown end in England? What are the rules?
All of the UK is under a lockdown to try to bring down the rate of coronavirus and protect the NHS.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 14:15:00 +0000
Covid: SAGE want people to wear masks outdoors in the UK
SAGE has urged the Government to make people wear face masks outdoors to help combat the highly-infectious Kent coronavirus variant.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
SE London boroughs' profits from parking fines in 2019-20
Council in south east London made a combined £37.2 million from parking activities in the last financial year, some making even more than before the pandemic hit, according to new analysis.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Martin Lewis explains change to Tesco and Sainsbury's cards
Martin Lewis has explained the changes to both Tesco's Clubcard and Sainsbury's Nectar Card.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000
Listed: Four developments in Wimbledon for 2021
Wimbledon has entered the new year with a surge in developments across the town.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 16:07:38 +0000
Royal Mail hires extra staff due to post delays in Croydon
Royal Mail has taken on extra staff at its Croydon depot as coronavirus-related staff absences continue to delay postal deliveries.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 13:52:27 +0000
Croydon tram crash driver ‘using sick notes to avoid inquest’
The driver involved in the Croydon tram crash is using “sick notes” to avoid having to “face the music” at an inquest, a lawyer representing the victims’ families said.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Closure of Wanstead and South Woodford police stations highlighted in calls for more resources
There are regular concerns raised in the local community about crime.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 16:33:15 +0000
When will lockdown end in England? What are the rules?
All of the UK is under a lockdown to try to bring down the rate of coronavirus and protect the NHS.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 13:52:20 +0000
Tree falls in Parson Street in Hendon
A residential street has been left completely blocked by a fallen tree.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000
NHS advice on how to book your Covid-19 vaccination
After reports of people turning up at vaccination centres without appointments, the NHS in north-west London has set out how to get a Covid-19 jab.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Glimpse into past of Butlers Retreat in Chingford within Epping Forest
Originally built as a barn 1859, Butlers Retreat in Chingford takes its name from its 1891 occupier, John Butler whose family sold refreshments to visitors to Epping Forest until 1971.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Brent Council refuses alcohol licence at Neasden shop
A newsagent was refused permission to sell alcohol following concerns that an eighth off-licence in a small area would exacerbate problems linked to street drinking and anti-social behaviour.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 15:00:00 +0000
Fears elderly housebound people may slip through Covid vaccination net
My father-in-law recently received a letter from the NHS to notify him he has been selected for the Covid vaccine and advising him to go online to book an appointment.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 10:30:00 +0000
Co-op, Tesco, Morrisons, Aldi, Asda and more urgent product recalls
If you have bought any of the items mentioned below, return them to the place of purchase to get a refund.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Revealed: Latest Covid vaccination figures for London
More than three quarters of a million people in London have received a Covid-19 vaccine as the capital starts to catch up to the rest of England.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 17:30:32 +0000
National Lottery £20m jackpot is claimed in the UK
A National Lottery customer has won a whopping £20million on a special jackpot.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 14:41:39 +0000
Sutton dad takes on five-a-day challenge for Rett Syndrome
A father from Sutton is on a mission to help find a cure for a rare neurological syndrome.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 13:06:05 +0000
London dog owners warned about Alabama Rot disease
Potential cases of the condition known as Alabama Rot have affected dogs in the UK.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 10:38:30 +0000
Will it snow in London this weekend? Met Office and BBC weather latest
London is set for flurries of snow this weekend.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 16:11:14 +0000
Vehicles stopped & fined in Darent waste disposal operation
Police officers catching vehicles disposing of waste illegally or without a license have made a successful haul in Bexley and Darent this week.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 12:30:17 +0000
London Resort's theme park bid for Kent moves a step closer
Plans to build two theme parks just outside Essex have moved a step closer to becoming reality.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 13:02:57 +0000
UK dog owners warned about Alabama Rot disease
Potential cases of the condition known as Alabama Rot have affected dogs in the UK.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 18:30:00 +0000
Covid testing centre opens at Croydon Arena car park
A new walk-through testing centre for people displaying symptoms of Covid-19 coronavirus has opened in Croydon as the borough continues to grapple with high numbers of new cases.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 16:40:41 +0000
Wandsworth and Richmond CEO set for new post in Jersey
The Chief Executive of Wandsworth and Richmond Councils is leaving to become the Interim Chief Executive of The Government of Jersey.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 15:12:54 +0000
Crossrail extension proposals tabled for Bexley & Dartford
Five proposals to speed up public transport connecting south east London and north Kent have been tabled, including extending Crossrail to Ebbsfleet and a new rapid bus service.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 16:32:59 +0000
Wimbledon artist raises hundreds for mental health charity
A woman from Wimbledon has launched an interactive art platform which brings quirky imaginations to life through audience-artist collaboration.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 13:23:24 +0000
NHS staff invited to get active for free in Sutton
NHS workers are being invited to get active for free once leisure centres reopen in Sutton.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 10:28:05 +0000
Dog loses eye in south London hit-and-run with van
A dog was left with a serious head injury and needed surgery to remove her left eye after she was hit by a van in Lambeth on New Year's Eve.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 10:37:22 +0000
Will it snow in London this weekend? Met Office and BBC weather latest
London is set for flurries of snow this weekend.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Mum gets London Fire Brigade award after fire in Belvedere
The mum of a firefighter has been praised for her quick actions after she saved the lives of her neighbours when a fire broke out in Belvedere.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 11:15:10 +0000
ArtsUnboxed: Greenwich Dance reveals Covid-proof 2021 plan
Greenwich Dance has unveiled it's innovative solution to safely produce and tour work in 2021 and kickstart the industry following the devastating impact of Covid-19.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 13:34:13 +0000
Lewisham budget cuts: Housing select committee
Up to 15 people in Lewisham’s housing service could be made redundant, the council’s housing select committee was told on Thursday (January 28).

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 14:18:00 +0000
Michelin Guide gives Petersham Nurseries "green star"
A restaurant and tearoom in Twickenham has won a “gold star” award for sustainable gastronomy.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 13:48:46 +0000
Fifth murder charge over Battersea killing of Flamur Beqiri
A fifth man has been charged with the murder after the killing of Swedish man Flamur Beqiri in Battersea after they were extradited to the UK from Sweden.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 10:57:51 +0000
London has highest unemployment in the UK, new figures show
London had the highest rate of unemployment in the UK between September and November last year.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000
Girls Friendly Society switches to online support
A community group is turning the challenges presented by Covid-19 into an opportunity, by offering fun packed activities for children at home.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 16:10:35 +0000
Putney High Street is one of London's top pollution sites
Putney High Street has been revealed as one of London’s most polluted areas, with illegally high levels of Nitrogen Dioxide.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 15:25:30 +0000
Baked Bean Company benefits from theatre workshops
A theatre company for students with learning difficulties has teamed up with the Old Vic in mental-health boosting workshops.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 11:19:45 +0000
Blind man refused entry on bus for not wearing a face mask
Blind man refused entry on Twickenham bus for not wearing a face mask

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 12:49:07 +0000
Video: Ambulance spun after being hit by van in Watford
Dashcam footage shows the moment when a van drove into an ambulance.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 20:59:03 +0000
Plans for six-storey retirement complex at former RAF Uxbridge site
A £15m contract to build a new retirement complex on the former RAF Uxbridge base has been awarded.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 17:08:47 +0000
Virtual choir launches in Ealing proving Zoom is no barrier to a good sing along
A new choir based in Ealing was launched yesterday on Zoom to get children in school years three to six singing at home.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 17:09:29 +0000
South Hillingdon School Sports Network launch online fitness challenge
An online fitness initiative was launched yesterday to improve the mental and physical health of Hillingdon's school children during lockdown.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 16:44:28 +0000
Hillingdon Hospitals appeal for Bags of Love for NHS staff
The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Hillingdon Hospital charity have appealed for donations for their ‘Bags of Love’ for NHS staff.



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