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Fri, 26 Feb 2021 05:30:00 +0000
Teenager from South East London held under Terror Act
A teenager arrested in South East London on suspicion of terror offences has been held for an extended period under the Terrorism Act.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Bromley mayor visits borough's testing and vaccine centres
Bromley's mayor has paid tribute to the volunteers and staff who are working round-the-clock to vaccinate residents and protect us all from Covid-19.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Local writer releases Woolwich-based podcast story
A new short story set in Woolwich and written by a local writer has been released as a podcast today.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Enfield Council slammed over £30m fossil fuel investments
Campaigners have accused Enfield Council of “mind-blowing hypocrisy” over £30 million of investments tied up in fossil fuels – despite declaring a climate emergency.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 17:40:34 +0000
Council tax set to rise as Sadiq Khan's GLA budget is passed
Sadiq Khan’s GLA budget for 2021/22 has been approved in the London Assembly – despite more members voting against it than supporting it.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000
When can we stop wearing masks? Review to take place in UK
Face masks have become a normal part of life during the Covid pandemic - but when can we stop wearing them?

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 12:43:43 +0000
Man dies after suspected fall in Beckenham High Street
A man in his 60s has been declared dead in Beckenham High Street after it is suspected he fell from a height on Monday morning.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 11:51:08 +0000
Low score for Greenwich children's mental health services
A London Assembly member has written to children's mental health services in Greenwich urging 'urgent intervention' after it received a low score following a national report.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 14:01:05 +0000
Crane halts trains after crashing into Carshalton bridge
A crane crashed into a railway bridge in Carshalton this morning (Thursday, February 25) halting trains and forcing an emergency services response.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 18:23:37 +0000
Road map: Salon director speaks out for non-essential retail
A salon owner says he hasn't been able to pay himself in response to the coronavirus crisis.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 16:45:15 +0000
Man arrested over series of eight knifepoint robberies
A 45-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a series of knifepoint robberies across west London.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 16:34:00 +0000
Abbey Wood man among five charged with supplying firearms
Five men have been named and charged by Met Police with conspiracy to supply firearms.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 16:07:49 +0000
Education: Laptops delivered to children in Sutton
Sutton Council and schools have distributed 1,500 laptops to children from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 16:04:42 +0000
Covid recovery plan would see everyone receive £150 in vouchers
The £9bn high street recovery plan has been sent to Rishi Sunak for consideration.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 15:49:00 +0000
Brand new Lidl stores in Putney, Tooting and Richmond
Lidl GB has unveiled “a hat trick” of new supermarket openings today (Feb 25) in southwest London.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 14:38:29 +0000
FOMO Director Robert Wilson speaks out on lack of diversity
A director of a top south London-based modelling management agency says the industry still has a long way to go when it comes to diversity.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 13:18:36 +0000
Areas in SW London where KFC wants to open new restaurants
Several new restaurants in southwest London and north Surrey feature on a list of areas where fast food chain KFC plans to expand.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 11:39:09 +0000
Areas in SE London where KFC wants to open new restaurants
Several new restaurants in southeast London and north Kent feature on a list of areas where fast food chain KFC plans to expand.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 11:47:27 +0000
London falling behind on housing targets for older people
London is not doing enough to meet the housing needs of older people, a new report from a leading think-tank has found.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 10:51:48 +0000
Boris Johnson hints at cheaper pints when pubs reopen
Boris Johnson was asked about the idea of cutting tax on alcohol served in pubs and adding it onto supermarket alcohol instead.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 10:44:09 +0000
This is how much Croydon council tax is set to go up by
The average household in Croydon will pay £2 a week more in council tax in 2021/22.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Woman's experience of homelessness in south London amid Covid
“You don’t feel the cold until about two o’clock in the morning, that’s when it’ll be icy cold,” says Ifama Mawusi Abimbola, who was forced to sleep outside on the streets of South London on two occasions during the coronavirus pandemi...

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0000
Family in mouldy flat with ‘drug addicts around’
A mother who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder says her family has been forced to live with mould whilst dealing with drug addicts on their doorstep.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Linen porter wins employee of the month at QEH in Greenwich
A linen porter at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital whose good wishes and pleasant demeanour brighten the day of those around him has won praise after he was named employee of the month recently.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 05:01:00 +0000
Greenwich: School kids given free lunches over half-term
Thousands of meals and creative recipe boxes were once again given out to school children during the half-term, the latest effort as part of the Greenwich Together for Winter campaign.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 12:30:56 +0000
Greenwich Council leader announces changes to cabinet
Greenwich Council has revealed a change to its Labour cabinet after the lead for finance and resources announced he is relocating out of the borough.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 10:03:17 +0000
Child Benefit payments will go up in April - how much will you receive?
The government has announced child benefit payments will increase from the start of the new tax year, benefiting millions of children.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 17:44:39 +0000
Council tax set to rise as Sadiq Khan's GLA budget is passed
Sadiq Khan’s GLA budget for 2021/22 has been approved in the London Assembly – despite more members voting against it than supporting it.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 17:43:13 +0000
Behind the Badge: Hillingdon's PC Damian Goddard-Lane
PC Damian Goddard- Lane, a Police Constable from the West Area of Hillingdon, received a BCU Commander’s commendation for his work with young people.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Crime down sharply in Enfield and Haringey during lockdown
Enfield and Haringey saw “unprecedented” falls in crime during the coronavirus lockdown – but there are fears offending will rise again as restrictions are eased.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 15:55:11 +0000
Flying Squad swoop in Ealing after series of supermarket robberies
A MAN is in custody following a series of knifepoint robberies.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 15:42:22 +0000
Thieves break into home in Potters Bar
Police are investigating after thieves broke into a home and threatened the people inside.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 15:19:37 +0000
Three men attack taxi driver near Harrow Town Centre
A taxi driver was punched in the face by three passengers when he refused to take them to a destination.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 15:07:41 +0000
Enfield Council leader responds to Covid lockdown roadmap
The leader of Enfield Council has urged residents to continue to follow public health advice aimed at stopping the spread of Covid-19.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 15:06:37 +0000
Brent Council urged to show Wembley murals at Euro 2020
A campaigner is calling for tiled murals showcasing Wembley’s footballing history to be on display during the upcoming European Championships.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 15:00:00 +0000
Attic Self Storage launches a UK first in Harrow
Attic Self Storage recently announced a UK first in Harrow, by building a brand new self storage facility that will create more space for local residents.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Haringey leader responds to 'roadmap' out of Covid lockdown
The pandemic is far from over – and people need to keep following restrictions and public health guidance designed to stop the spread of Covid-19.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Barnet leader responds to 'roadmap' out of Covid lockdown
Barnet is “not in the clear yet” – and the route out of the coronavirus lockdown and back to normality involves gradual changes.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 10:15:58 +0000
Tottenham drug dealer jailed for selling heroin in Harlow
A drug dealer has been jailed for selling crack cocaine and heroin in Harlow.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 10:30:00 +0000
The rules your children will have to follow when schools reopen
Schools and safe social contact with loved ones are being prioritised in the easing of lockdown.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Police investigating assault in Ponders End Park
Detectives have released images of a man they would like to speak to in relation to a serious assault last year.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 07:45:00 +0000
Harrow Council to increase parking permit costs from April
Motorists will have to pay more for residents parking permits in Harrow from April 1.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 07:33:16 +0000
Police arrest man after spate of assaults on buses in Barnet
Police probing a series of assaults on buses have made an arrest.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 07:24:33 +0000
Man convicted of his wife's murder in Edmonton
A man has been convicted of murder after beating his wife to death at the home they shared.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 11:34:05 +0000
New Covid vaccine found to be safe and effective - when will the UK get it?
The new vaccine has not been approved for use in the UK yet, but the Government has ordered 30 million doses of the vaccine.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Bailey and Khan clash over £70 million job scheme
Shaun Bailey has clashed with Mayor of London Sadiq Khan following claims that a £70 million project has only delivered 109 jobs since 2017.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 13:38:14 +0000
Violent crime 'not on the up', says Met Commissioner
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick has said that violent crime in London is “not on the up” despite recent high-profile incidents.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 12:30:00 +0000
London falling behind on housing targets for older people
London is not doing enough to meet the housing needs of older people, a new report from a leading think-tank has found.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 18:09:25 +0000
Ex-Croydon youth worker on grooming and girls in gangs
Following a spate of stabbings in Croydon and across South London in recent weeks, the persistence of violence and gangs in the region has again been placed at the forefront of the discourse.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 20:06:11 +0000
Teenager arrested in SE London suspected of terrorist crime
An 18-year-old suspected of distributing terrorist publications was arrested at an address in South East London this morning (Thursday, February 24).



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