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Sun, 21 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000IKEA launch new initiative sure to save you money on your furniture
The Swedish retailer is making it simpler for customers to extend the life of their IKEA furniture – one Allen Key at a time.
Sun, 21 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000Compare pictures of a hall in Loughton, Essex, in 1915 with modern day
Seen in the picture from around 1915, Lopping Hall (right) stands as a reminder to the end of lopping rights for the residents of Loughton back in 1878.
Sun, 21 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000Martin Lewis reveals how much you should be paying into your pension each year
There are several pension plans that you can choose from, including state pension and private workplace pensions.
Sun, 21 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000Covid-19 has forced 2 million Brits out of work for 6 months, new report shows
Covid-19 restrictions have hit the UK economy hard with almost two million workers unemployed or fully furloughed in January.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 14:48:29 +0000Met Police bust cannabis factory in Belvedere and arrest man
A cannabis factory in Belvedere has been busted by police.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 17:31:30 +0000Bexley Council name and shame Blue Badge abusers
Seven drivers have been caught and prosecuted for taking advantage of Blue Badges they were not entitled too in Bexley.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 14:09:05 +0000NHS couple from Dartford celebrate big weight loss
A couple from Dartford, who both work for the NHS, say they've never felt more 'loved-up' after losing an impressive eight and a half stone between them.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 11:33:47 +0000Model Kate Moss says it hard growing up in Croydon
Kate Moss has admitted it "wasn't easy" growing up in Croydon.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000‘Likkle Sugarcane’ brings Caribbean food to Clapham
A pandemic, Brexit and a harsh winter are not the ideal conditions for opening a new business, but a bold restaurant owner from Wandsworth is taking his chances.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 11:45:29 +0000Hairdressers in England ‘could stay shut until April’
Hairdressers may remain shut until April, according to reports, as the government prepares to publish its roadmap out of lockdown restrictions.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 08:38:00 +0000Inside the most popular home for sale in Sutton
This stylish and contemporary property in Sutton is all-set for the summer with its very own swimming pool.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000Wimbledon Village among best shopping destinations
Wimbledon Village has been named among Britain’s leading shopping destinations, according to research.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 12:22:50 +0000Covid: Tributes paid to SE London ambulance worker, 82
Tributes have been paid to an 82-year-old ambulance service worker from south east London with an "impeccable" work ethic, after his death with coronavirus.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 15:44:47 +0000Charles arrives at London hospital to visit Prince Philip
The Prince of Wales has arrived at the hospital where his father the Duke of Edinburgh remains after feeling unwell.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 12:06:16 +0000Men charged with murdering Lavaun Witter in Croydon
Two men have been charged with the murder of a 22-year-old who was found stabbed in Croydon, as well as wounding a 16-year-old boy.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000What could Boris Johnson's 'road map' look like? - plans for pubs, schools and non-essential shops
Boris Johnson has called for patience ahead of announcing plans to lift lockdown saying “we want progress to be cautious but also irreversible.”
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 11:38:31 +0000Hairdressers in England ‘could stay shut until April’
Hairdressers may remain shut until April, according to reports, as the government prepares to publish its roadmap out of lockdown restrictions.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000This is how you can get paid to watch sport and eat takeaways
Alongside getting to review televised sporting events and takeaways, you will also receive a 70” Ultra HD 4K TV and £500 cash.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 10:44:29 +0000Plans revealed for new Lidl store in Friern Barnet
A brand-new Lidl store is coming to Barnet as part of a multi-million-pound investment across the country.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 11:30:00 +0000What could Boris Johnson's 'road map' look like? - plans for pubs, schools and non-essential shops
Boris Johnson has called for patience ahead of announcing plans to lift lockdown saying “we want progress to be cautious but also irreversible.”
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000Aldi and Lidl reveal the best deals coming this weekend
Aldi and Lidl have revealed a range of new products being made available this weekend.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000Compare aerial pictures of Chingford in East London in 1920s with modern day
This is an aerial photo of North Chingford in the 1920s showing Station Road.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000Harrow Council planning to continue with virtual site visits
Site visits from councillors deciding on planning applications in Harrow will only resume “once restrictions have eased”.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 16:15:00 +0000Bexleyheath centenarian walks laps of his garden for the NHS
A Bexleyheath centenarian is following in the footsteps of Captain Tom as he walks around the garden of his care home to give thanks to healthcare workers.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 18:04:36 +0000Wimbledon Village Farmers' Market to reopen this weekend
Wimbledon Village Market is set to reopen after traders were forced to close last week.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 16:09:55 +0000Lack of safety measures revealed following Eden Park inquest
At least 79 London train stations have platforms that are dangerous to blind or partially-sighted people, a Freedom of Information request has revealed.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 13:42:29 +0000Uber: Supreme Court ruling 'will have consequences' for London
The Supreme Court’s decision to class Uber drivers as workers “will have consequences” for the private hire sector in London, according to the London Assembly.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 15:33:59 +0000TfL reveal London bus routes affected by driver strike
Transport for London said it is expecting major disruption next week as bus drivers go on strike.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 17:05:06 +0000Lee Boxell: Father speaks out after son's 48th birthday
Parents of a missing schoolboy last seen in 1988 are hoping to find out what happened to their son before they go to their graves.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 13:26:06 +0000Entrepreneur finds success with phone box in Guildford
An entrepreneur has successfully transformed a red phone box into a mini coffee kiosk during the coronavirus crisis.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 11:28:41 +0000Vaccine: live council question time to take place next week
Sutton Council will hold its second virtual question and answer session about the coronavirus vaccine next week.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 10:46:12 +0000Morden volunteers create art installation with Sound Lounge
A Morden volunteer group have been making scrub hats and bags for the NHS to show their support in Covid-19.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000Nutcracker Agency celebrates award
A marketing agency in Sutton have been recognised for their hard work into their clients campaigns.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 15:34:24 +0000TfL reveal London bus routes affected by driver strike
Transport for London said it is expecting major disruption next week as bus drivers go on strike.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 14:01:54 +0000TfL set out new safety measures for Battersea bridge
New plans to improve safety around Battersea Bridge have been unveiled by TfL, with community engagement on the proposals set to start in the coming weeks.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 12:22:51 +0000'Pollen bomb': Warm London weather could trigger allergies
Forecasters have predicted unseasonably warm temperatures this weekend, with warnings of a “pollen explosion” across London and the southeast of England.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 11:30:32 +0000EncroChat: police charge man with drug conspiracy after raid
A man has been charged with conspiracy to import Class A drus after police raided a Swanley address linked to the notorious EncroChat network.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 07:49:00 +0000Two arrested on suspicion of murder after Croydon stabbing
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of the murder of a 22-year-old who was found stabbed in Croydon.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 11:18:37 +0000When will pubs reopen in England? - what Boris Johnson has said
Boris Johnson hinted at when the hospitality sector will reopen ahead of detailing plans to gradually ease lockdown.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 14:40:09 +0000Safer school crossing set for Putney Ark Academy
A mother and daughter have successfully campaigned for a new zebra crossing on a dangerous junction outside a school in West Putney.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 13:48:42 +0000Two charged with murder of Wandsworth teenager
Two people have been charged with the murder of a teenager in Parsons Green.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 12:58:13 +0000Future of Park Lane Stables saved
A community horse riding stables in Teddington has raised a staggering amount of money to secure its future.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000Sadiq Khan announces £5 million plan to aid economic recovery
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has announced plans to launch a £5 million post-Covid tourism drive to aid London’s recovery from the pandemic once it is safe to reopen.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000Parents may have to test children twice a week for Covid-19 when schools reopen
A health minister said there is “work in progress”following reports that parents could be asked to test their children at home twice a week.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 19:55:57 +0000Owner of dirty Hayes takeaway hit with £4,000 penalty
THE owner of a takeaway in Hayes was hit with a £4,000 penalty after a routine inspection uncovered a host of hygiene offences.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 19:51:33 +0000Hillingdon cancer sufferers 'enduring epidemic of loneliness'
CANCER patients in Hillingdon are being urged to seek help as a charity warns of a loneliness epidemic.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 19:47:17 +0000Hospital order for driver after Acton fatal accident
A WOMAN was today (19) sentenced to an indefinite hospital order following the death of Stefan Melnyk in Acton last March.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 19:44:07 +0000Boost opens COVID jabs centre in Greenford
BOOTS today (19) launched its first COVID-19 vaccination site in London at its Greenford store, where its pharmacists will administer the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 19:23:53 +0000Boy arrested on suspicion of murder of Gabriel Bringye in Tottenham
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of a 37-year-old man found stabbed in a car in north-east London.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 17:49:14 +0000Random acts of crochet kindness in Hillingdon
Random acts of crochet kindness are being spread by a mother and daughter, who are leaving hundreds of gifts and notes around Hillingdon.