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Sun, 21 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Households could face £1000 fine for failing to do Census
The Money Saving Expert warns every household in England and Wales that they could face a £1000 for not completing the Census.

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Car tax changes for 2021 that every driver should know about
Car tax changes 2021 - What they are and how they will affect you

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000
The Loughton pub run by and Essex and Surrey cricketer
Pictured above is the old King’s Head pub in Loughton just prior to being demolished in 1901 to make way for the new pub you see today.

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Harrow Council agrees to sell off unwanted properties
Senior councillors in Harrow approved plans to sell off a number of council-owned properties in the borough to help boost its finances.

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 18:27:47 +0000
Six bizarre Guinness World Records achieved in Greenwich
Records are there to be broken, and residents of Greenwich seem to know that more than most.

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 12:59:31 +0000
Six jailed for ATM hacking in Greenwich, Bromley and Kent
Six men have been sentenced to jail time for a conspiracy to steal over a £100,000 from ATMs in Greenwich Bromley and north Kent.

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Many Londoners unable to access fire risk assessments
The majority of Londoners are not able to access fire risk assessments for their homes, a new study has found.

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 11:57:12 +0000
Man jailed for harassing woman on south west London street
A 25-year-old man who repeatedly harassed a woman in the street and threatened to rape her in south west London has been sentenced to six weeks in prison.

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 17:01:02 +0000
Appeal over teen knocked off bike and stabbed in Brixton
Police and the family of a teenager fighting for his life in hospital after being knocked off his bike and stabbed multiple times in south London have urged witnesses to come forward.

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000
One year of coronavirus in south east London
One year ago this weekend, the first ever pandemic-led 'lockdown' was hanging over the nation in what was a very unusual time for residents of south east London, and for the News Shopper newsroom.

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 10:33:26 +0000
Nigel Adkins appointed as new Charlton Athletic boss
Charlton have appointed Nigel Adkins as their new manager following Lee Bowyer's departure for Birmingham, the League One club have announced.

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
A quarter of UK homes sit in areas with dangerous levels of air pollution - check your home
A new air pollution rating system has been launched to offer an air quality report for every UK address.

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Census 2021: everything you need to know and what questions you will be asked
The census occurs every 10 years, with the last occurring in 2011, and it acts as a survey that charts all of the people and households.

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 18:30:00 +0000
Netflix reveals a quick new way to search for films
Netflix have released a new way to search for movies quickly.

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 17:30:00 +0000
Aldi and Lidl middle aisles: What's available from Sunday, March 21?
Aldi and Lidl have revealed the latest items hitting the shelves in the middle aisles of their stores from Sunday, March 21 2021.

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0000
The threats posed to women by men is an issue for us all
The threats posed to women by men are not going to be solved by passing more laws.

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 16:30:00 +0000
Here's why you can’t choose which Covid vaccine you get
Here are the reasons why you are unable to choose which coronavirus vaccine you are given.

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000
St Clare Hospice's winter walkies fundraising event
Puppy love is in the air at St Clare Hospice as registration officially opens for the charity’s rescheduled annual Winter Walkies event.

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 09:29:53 +0000
'Shots fired' at officers in Grahame Park Estate
Undercover police were reportedly shot at while chasing a group of people through a housing estate.

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0000
De Havilland Mosquito's widespread links with London and South East
A charity aiming to build the first airworthy De Havilland Mosquito in the UK for more than 70 years wants to hear from people that have connections to the marque or might have stories to recall from family members of their involvement in building...

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000
A road in Chingford, East London before it became a shopping centre
Pictured at the top of this page is Old Church Road in Chingford c1925 at the junction with Hall Lane before Albert Crescent was built in the early 1930s.

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Many Londoners unable to access fire risk assessments
The majority of Londoners are not able to access fire risk assessments for their homes, a new study has found.

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0000
Harlow MP speaks out following murder of Sarah Everard
Many people in Harlow will have been deeply moved by Sarah Everard’s tragic murder. My heart goes out to her family and friends at this difficult time.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0000
Earlier lockdown could have prevented London bus driver deaths
An earlier national lockdown at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic could have prevented the deaths of London bus drivers, a new report has found.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 10:14:00 +0000
TfL emergency funding extended until May
The Government’s emergency funding deal for TfL will be extended until mid-May, the Transport Secretary has revealed.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 18:01:01 +0000
Midwife speaks on 'enjoyable' career at Epsom-St Helier
Ever wondered what it is like to be a frontline health worker? Our new weekly feature explores just that.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 17:25:44 +0000
Kings College Wimbledon responds to sexual violence allegations
A £20,000-a-year private school has been accused of being a "hotbed for sexual violence" in a letter that went public this week.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 15:40:00 +0000
Mitcham crash: Funeral fundraiser launched as victim named
The victim of a fatal crash in Mitcham has been named locally, while a fundraiser has been set up to pay for his funeral costs.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 14:56:00 +0000
Sutton young carers share their experiences
Two children from Sutton have stepped up to make their voices heard, to help ensure other young carers are not alone.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 13:03:19 +0000
Twickenham teacher touts benefits of profession
A teacher from Twickenham is touting the benefits of the profession as she joins a national recruitment drive.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 12:28:24 +0000
Sutton Night Watch secures bid to provide community space
Sutton Night Watch has announced their plans to create a multi-functional space for the homeless following a grant from a community fund.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 11:59:19 +0000
Putt in the Park could come to Clapham Common
Proposals to install a new miniature golf course on Clapham Common have gone ahead despite resistance from neighbourhood groups.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 11:39:00 +0000
St Nicholas Centre unveiled as Covid vaccination site
St Nicholas Shopping Centre has been unveiled as south west London’s latest vaccination centre.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 10:30:38 +0000
TfL emergency funding extended until May
The Government’s emergency funding deal for TfL will be extended until mid-May, the Transport Secretary has revealed.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 10:22:21 +0000
Search for man who exposed himself near Sarah Everard's vigil
Police are appealing for witnesses and information following an incident of indecent exposure near Sarah Everard's vigil in Clapham.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 08:56:27 +0000
Young man stabbed in chest by masked stranger in Croydon
A young man was stabbed in the chest in an unprovoked Croydon attack by a masked stranger last month.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
St Raphael’s Hospice calls for volunteers
St Raphael’s Hospice is looking for an army of volunteers to help reopen its charity shops from April 12.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Greenwich primary school supports community in need
A school in Greenwich has managed to become a "vital" hub in supporting the local community after partnering with their local Asda.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 16:24:42 +0000
Hillingdon and HS2 declare peace over plans for Colne Valley Viaduct
A TRUCE has been declared in the dispute between Hillingdon Council and HS2 Ltd, builders of the high-speed rail line, over planning permission for the Colne Valley Viaduct.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000
New heating pumps to be installed in Harrow sheltered housing
New heating systems will be installed at three sheltered housing sites in Harrow as part of a council plan to help tackle climate change and reduce fuel poverty.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0000
Earlier lockdown could have prevented London bus driver deaths
An earlier national lockdown at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic could have prevented the deaths of London bus drivers, a new report has found.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 14:48:37 +0000
Catching up with a greyhound: loving dogs looking for new homes
GREYHOUNDS and lurchers are more likely to spend longer in kennels waiting for new potential owners, according to the Dogs Trust.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 14:44:07 +0000
Phone support scheme for Ealing's isolated elderly gets cash boost
OLDER people left isolated during the pandemic are being offered a befriending service run by an Ealing charity.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 13:48:33 +0000
Decision to change Black Boy Lane in Haringey deferred
The decision to change a street name that has been linked to racism has been deferred.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 12:45:33 +0000
Man in hospital after being found 'in distress' in Haringey
A man is fighting for his life in hospital after police found him “agitated” and “in distress”.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 12:14:00 +0000
Harrow Council approves nine-person Marlborough Hill HMO
A family home in Harrow will be converted into a shared house for up to nine people – despite objections from Conservative councillors.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 10:14:45 +0000
TfL emergency funding extended until May
The Government’s emergency funding deal for TfL will be extended until mid-May, the Transport Secretary has revealed.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 16:30:00 +0000
Ilford-based London Healthcare Locums benefits from NatWest loan
The effects of the coronavirus pandemic on the economy have been severe and far-reaching but many people would not expect a business that supplies healthcare professionals to have suffered as well. Like a host of different organisations though, Londo...

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 12:07:50 +0000
Sports fans could return to stadiums with covid certificates
Covid certificates could be introduced to allow sports fans and theatre goers to return to large events and stadiums, according to the Culture Secretary.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 10:36:06 +0000
Households could face £1000 fine for failing to do Census
The Money Saving Expert warns every household in England and Wales that they face a £1000



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