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Sun, 28 Feb 2021 23:05:44 +0000
UK meteor shower: 60 fireballs reported in skies
A “massive meteor” has been seen breaking up in the sky across the UK tonight.

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Crime Gallery: South London's most wanted criminals
A number of suspects and criminals from across south London are still at large, and are currently listed in the Met Police's 'Most Wanted' list.

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
When can you stay overnight with family in England? - new guidance explained
People will be able to have greater contact with their friends and family from early March.

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
How England's lockdown roadmap compares to the rest of the UK
There are different plans in place across the devolved nations of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 15:32:22 +0000
Mars Rover landed Successfully
The Mars Rover has been successfully landed on Mars having taken off in July.

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 14:18:11 +0000
Man arrested following serious assault in Ponders End Park
A man has been arrested following a 'serious' assault in a park last year.

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 13:42:55 +0000
A COVID injection- a shot in the arm for Britain by Millicent Foster, St Catherines School
Since the beginning of the UK’s rollout vaccination programme in late 2020, more than 18 million people have been vaccinated across the country. Currently, the second phase is under way, with Britain, along with Israel, leading the world in the ...

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 13:00:00 +0000
How England rugby star Jamie George was freed from heel pain
A physiotherapist has been treating an England rugby star’s chronic heel pain by using a pioneering new therapy.

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Compare pictures of a Cedar tree that still stands in Loughton, Essex, a century later
Pictured above is Church Hill, Loughton, c1904 showing two cedar trees that once stood in the front garden of a large house called ‘Uplands’ that was demolished two years earlier to make way for a new housing development.

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000
When Gregory Peck, Liz Taylor and Errol Flynn came to Elstree
Is it me or are the weeks flowing past at a rate of knots but on the positive side bringing closer the days when I can sit in the garden and read a good film biography?

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 15:00:00 +0000
'Preferred option' for Transport for London to plug gap in finances
There have been some recent media reports suggesting that motorists living outside our city could soon be charged £3.50 each time they drive into London.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Rishi Sunak urged to extend Universal Credit increase
An additional 100,000 Londoners could be “plunged into poverty” without further support from the Government, according to new research.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Local Plan: Lewisham's vision for north
Lewisham Council has identified a series of sites across north Lewisham where more than 12,000 homes are set to be or could be built.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
NHS prescription price hike - how much you’ll have to pay
The hike comes after the price was increased for the previous three years.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Prince Harry reveals why he stepped away from the Royal Family
Prince Harry confirmed he is a fan of The Crown and opened up about his decision to withdraw from royal duties, insisting he “did not walk away”.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 09:26:59 +0000
Ealing MP: we need to consult more on major planning schemes
A CALL for extra consultation on major planning applications was made in the Commons by Ealing Central and Acton MP Rupa Huq.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Compare pictures of this rural East London pub dating back to 1559
Pictured above is Larks Hall Farm which dates back to 1559 when it occupied six acres.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
NHS could transfer Mount Vernon cancer services to Watford
Services at a specialist cancer centre in north-west London could be moved to Watford after a review found the current site is not fit for purpose.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Endangered in Wanstead campaign launched to help save ten species
The latest David Attenborough series, Perfect Planet, finished with stark warnings as to how precarious the future looks.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Rishi Sunak urged to extend Universal Credit increase
An additional 100,000 Londoners could be “plunged into poverty” without further support from the Government, according to new research.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 15:00:00 +0000
How much is New Homes bonus worth to Epping Forest District Council?
Since my letter last week I have been asked how much money Epping Forest District Council will get in the form of the New Homes bonus paid by the Government.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 13:26:31 +0000
Marcus Bouskill: Family appeal to find son's attackers
The heartbroken family of a man left needing specialist care after he was viciously attacked in Eltham more than a decade ago are appealing for help to identify his attackers.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 15:00:00 +0000
Sadiq Khan urged to let public see fire risk assessments
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan is being urged to trial a public register of fire risk assessments in London to provide more clarity to new renters and homeowners.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 12:56:13 +0000
Vaccine priority - Khan says 'do more' for frontline workers
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has called on Government Ministers to “do more” to see if frontline workers should be prioritised in the vaccine rollout.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 19:23:41 +0000
Life sentence for man who killed Lee Casey in Brixton park
The person found guilty of murdering Lee Casey as he attempted to "selflessly" intervene during a robbery attempt in Brixton has been sentenced to life in prison.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 16:15:29 +0000
Covid-19 deaths in South West London mapped by postcode
As the country and the rest of the world continues to battle the coronavirus pandemic, the UK's Office of National Statistics (ONS) have produced an interactive map that charts the number of people who have sadly died as a result of contracting th...

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 13:25:48 +0000
Smoke alarm warning after five saved in Croydon flat fire
Five people narrowly avoided calamity after smoke alarms alerted them to a fire at their home in Croydon on Wednesday (February 24).

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 10:38:03 +0000
Lockdown: Shop owner celebrates new life in turbulent year
Despite being forced to close his doors with himself and staff classed as self-employed, this owner found his lockdown silver lining as he welcomed his precious new-born daughter into the world.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 20:14:10 +0000
100,000 Londoners face poverty without government help
An additional 100,000 Londoners could be “plunged into poverty” without further support from the Government, according to new research.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 17:40:04 +0000
Protestors occupy York Gardens tree for fifth day
Determined protestors have spent their fifth day camped out in a 100-year-old tree in Battersea amid dwindling supplies.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 17:39:54 +0000
Croydon artist wins Samsung Spotlight with short film
A spoken word artist from Croydon has been crowned won of three winners in Samsung Electronic's 'Spotlight' competition.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 17:29:12 +0000
Campaign launched to reverse cut to Lewisham library service
A campaign has been launched to reverse Lewisham’s planned half a million pound cut to its library service.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 18:51:57 +0000
Merton announce permit charges to stop 'polluting vehicles'
Drivers face charges of up to £690 a year to park their vehicles on the street outside their homes in areas within Merton.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 16:40:35 +0000
Fight against Covid with junior doctor at Epsom-St Helier
Ever wondered what it is like to be a frontline worker? Our new weekly feature explores just that.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 14:25:33 +0000
Sutton man charged after early morning raid
A 37-year-old man has been charged after a police raid took place in Sutton yesterday morning.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 12:57:24 +0000
South London musical duo find TikTok fame with lockdown song
Two musical best pals wrote a hilarious song - which perfectly summarises the PM’s lockdown ‘roadmap’ in just 60 seconds.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 11:55:43 +0000
Matt Hancock press conference - 5 things he could say
The Health Secretary is expected to confirm when younger age groups can expect to receive their jab, starting with under 50s.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 12:26:11 +0000
Deadly dog disease hits Richmond and Wimbledon
DOG owners have been issued a warning after a deadly illness has been detected in Richmond and Wimbledon.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 11:47:01 +0000
People over 40 are next in line for the Covid vaccine
The JCVI said that targeting occupational groups (such as teachers) would have been more complex to deliver and may slow down the vaccine programme.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 11:29:18 +0000
Surge testing launches in Wimbledon Park amid covid variant
Enhanced testing launched in Wimbledon Park this morning to track the South African variant of Covid-19.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 10:50:21 +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.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 10:44:51 +0000
Park Lane Stables workers receive invite from the Queen
Relieved riders from a stables in Teddington will be celebrating their recent success in royal style.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 10:13:52 +0000
London bus strikes: Which routes are affected next week
TfL has issued updated travel advice ahead of planned strike action by bus drivers next week.

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 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 13:32:24 +0000
The Queen calls on Brits to 'think about others' and get Covid jab
The head of state, who received her jab in January, said she understood that people who have never had a vaccine would find it “difficult”

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 17:30:00 +0000
Call for LifeVac device in child settings for choking emergencies
More than a thousand people have signed a petition calling for a medical device to be made readily available in a choking emergency.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 17:48:36 +0000
Barnet Council 'Hendon hub' plans open for review
Plans to transform rundown buildings have been put forward for review in a public consultation.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 17:23:07 +0000
Harrow Council approves council tax hike in 2021/22 budget
People in Harrow will face a 4.99 per cent increase to their council tax bills as the borough’s latest budget was approved by councillors.



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