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Tue, 13 Apr 2021 08:28:26 +0100
Levi Earnest-Morrison named as Sydenham stab victim
A teenage boy who was stabbed to death in Sydenham on Saturday has been named as police confirm a woman, 35, has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 08:40:05 +0100
South London testing surge after South African variant found
Dozens of people in parts of south London are being made to isolate after contracting the Covid-19 variant first identified in South Africa, prompting a surge in testing in the area.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
South London reacts to restriction ease as shops reopen
Shoppers returned to high streets and drinkers downed pints as coronavirus restrictions were lifted in England.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 08:51:51 +0100
SE London rapping jihadi facing jail for terror attack plot
A rapping jihadi from south east London dubbed the Masked Menace is facing years behind bars for plotting a terror attack during the coronavirus lockdown.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Latest drink and drug drivers named in south London courts
Drink and drug drivers have been caught by police on our roads.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Plans submitted for 1,250 new build homes on Belvedere site
Plans for a new development of 1,250 new homes have been submitted for Belvedere.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 08:57:16 +0100
Boy, 16, fighting for life after being stabbed in Harringay
A teenager is fighting for his life after he was stabbed in the stomach.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 07:57:45 +0100
All over 50s in UK offered Covid jab
All adults in the UK aged over 50 have now been offered a first dose of a coronavirus vaccine, paving the way for the next phase of the rollout, the Government has said.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Brent Council writes off £1.8 million worth of ‘bad debts’
Almost £2 million owed to Brent Council was written off after hundreds of debt cases were deemed too problematic to pursue.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 17:10:28 +0100
TfL: Passenger numbers up as businesses reopen doors
The number of passengers using Tube and bus services in London rose this morning as lockdown restrictions eased, initial data has revealed.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 14:00:00 +0100
London Mayor election: Who are the challenger candidates?
On May 6, Londoners will have a record number of candidates to choose from as they head to the polls to decide the next Mayor of London.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 08:18:00 +0100
London hit by snow on reopening of shops and pub gardens
Pub-goers will need to wrap up warm on Monday, as chilly temperatures are forecast for the first day of outdoor hospitality reopenings in England.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 14:45:14 +0100
Crayford pub opens huge marquee for grand reopening
One pub in Crayford has gone all out to make sure they can properly welcome customers back today, and in large numbers too.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 15:30:37 +0100
TfL: Surge in London transport usage as lockdown eased
Transport usage surged in London as coronavirus restrictions were partially lifted.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 19:22:12 +0100
Shoppers rush to Croydon Primark amid restriction ease
Footage shows a 'crazy' queue for Primark in Croydon as non-essential retailers opened their doors on Monday.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 18:38:52 +0100
Roadmap: Pictures show Sutton High Street as shops reopen
Shoppers rushed to Sutton High Street on Monday as non-essential retailers reopened across England.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 16:47:32 +0100
Roadmap: Merton salon reopen with bride as first client
THIS salon in Colliers Wood had an 'extra special' reopening as they welcomed a bride as their first client back following the restriction ease.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 15:52:00 +0100
NHS trust humanely deters fox from Queen Elizabeth Hospital
The local NHS trust has assured furious campaigners that it does not plan to kill a locally famous fox, but does intent to humanely deter it from a "busy hospital site."

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 12:27:46 +0100
Construction begins on massive £30m warehouse in Sidcup
Construction has started on a massive 120,000 sq ft warehouse in Sidcup which is costing £30 million to build.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 10:49:43 +0100
King's Troop ride through Woolwich for Prince Philip tribute
The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery rode through the streets of Woolwich on Saturday before a sombre gun salute was carried out in south east London to mark the passing of Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 08:28:04 +0100
Met Police regret shutting down south London church service
Police officers have said they "deeply regret" the upset caused by shutting down a Good Friday church service in south London for breaching coronavirus rules.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 17:07:43 +0100
Two house fires in two days prompt rescues in Croydon
Two house fires in two days prompted dramatic rescues of a family and two men in Croydon recently as London fire Brigade (LFB) warned residents over fire safety measures.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 16:12:03 +0100
'Good Dog' musician top charts with SW17 single
A SINGER from Summerstown has topped music charts with an original single filmed partly on Garratts Lane.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 16:02:42 +0100
Police appeal after 'serious' Bushy Park dog attack
Police are looking to speak to three men involved in a dog attack on Easter Sunday in Bushy Park.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 15:18:31 +0100
Commando Temple gym Deptford on surviving Covid-19 pandemic
An award-winning community gym in Deptford started making its own equipment to fit into people’s homes or offices to create a “pandemic-proof” element to its business.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 12:49:24 +0100
‘Scarce’ Stag Beetles thrive in Crane Park Island
Endangered Stag Beetle populations are thriving in Twickenham thanks to a supermarket grant scheme.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 12:37:05 +0100
Hiver Bermondsey on getting through the Covid-19 pandemic
A small business on the Bermondsey Beer Mile was kept afloat through the pandemic by its “incredible” customers, its founder said.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 12:00:34 +0100
Balham Post Office relocates to former pub premises
Balham Post Office has officially reopened in a new, larger site.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 11:34:42 +0100
Teenager stabbed in Southwark prompts police appeal
A 19-year-old teenager was stabbed and injured in the early moments of Sunday morning (April 11), prompting a police appeal.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 08:00:35 +0100
‘Behave responsibly’, PM urges England as pub gardens reopen
Boris Johnson said Monday is ‘a major step forward in our road map to freedom’.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Harrow Council to judge next Kodak steps and town centre HMO
The major redevelopment of the former Kodak factory and plans for a 34-room house in multiple occupation (HMO) will be discussed by Harrow councillors on Wednesday (April 14).

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Epping Forest council defends purchase of two drones
It is five years ago this week since a council moved to reassure residents after buying two drones.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 15:23:26 +0100
Golden years of cinema, virtual tours and Polish cooking all on the Gunnersbury menu
VISITORS to Gunnersbury Park this May can celebrate the golden years of Ealing Studios, explore the secrets on our doorsteps in virtual walking tours, look back at VE Day celebrations and try cooking some of Poland’s famous dishes.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 17:11:54 +0100
TfL: Passenger numbers up as businesses reopen doors
The number of passengers using Tube and bus services in London rose this morning as lockdown restrictions eased, initial data has revealed.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 14:00:00 +0100
London Mayor election: Who are the challenger candidates?
On May 6, Londoners will have a record number of candidates to choose from as they head to the polls to decide the next Mayor of London.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 13:32:59 +0100
Big Issue vendors back selling magazine in London
Today (Monday, 12th April) Big Issue vendors in London have returned to their pitches to sell the magazine for the first time since the third national lockdown.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 12:59:09 +0100
Fire at shop with flats above in Station Road, Barnet
Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were called to a fire at a shop with flats above in New Barnet over the weekend.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 09:53:43 +0100
The rules you will need to follow if you are visiting the pub from today
If you are planning on braving the colder weather to visit your local beer garden from today, there will be a number of rules in place.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
April 12 lockdown easing: New Covid rules for England
Pints will be poured for pub gardens, restaurants will serve diners outside and long-overdue haircuts will be sought in a major easing of England’s coronavirus lockdown today.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 14:19:00 +0100
Balham: Secret Spa co-owner speaks on government roadmap
Eager beauty-lovers have booked haircuts and tanning services for soon after the clock strikes midnight on Monday.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 11:24:10 +0100
Coronavirus: Croydon church launch successful vaccine pop-up
A church which turned into a temporary vaccine clinic has successfully vaccinated over a hundred people in Croydon.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Pubs, gyms, hairdressers - full list of things allowed to reopen on April 12
People in England will be able to enjoy a number of freedoms they have had to go without for months.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Prince Philip funeral: first details confirmed in line with his wishes
Following a number of health scares in recent years it is thought Prince Philip has had a lot of say in his funeral.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Pandemic shows what can be achieved by positive community action
Something that has been amazing to behold over the past year has been the way in which people have come together in community to help out.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 16:20:25 +0100
COVID surge testing in Hayes after single case of South Africa variant found
INTENSE tracking of COVID-19 has identified a single case of the South Africa variant in Hayes. It cannot be traced back to international travel.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Hertfordshire school exclusions over sexual misconduct
Schools in Hertfordshire excluded pupils for sexual misconduct on dozens of occasions in just one year, figures reveal.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 13:00:00 +0100
St Albans Crown Court faces bulging backlog of cases
St Albans Crown Court is facing an increasing backlog of cases, figures show.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 09:32:40 +0100
Ealing woman set to face her fear of heights for charitable causes
An Ealing Software Engineer will tackle her fear of heights by skydiving to raise funds for the charities - BulliesOut and Beauty with a Purpose. 

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Epping High Street water fountain marking Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee
Epping High Street is pictured in the early 1900s showing the water fountain that was erected in 1887 to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Brent Council responds to probable return of physical meetings
Council officers hope to see virtual meetings continue as Covid-19 restrictions ease, despite the Government’s request that physical sittings return next month.



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