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Sun, 18 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
70-year-old picture of Loughton Cinema before it became shops and flats
Loughton Cinema features prominently in the photo above of the high street in Loughton from around 1950.

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 08:03:04 +0100
Northolt man gets 18 years for two rapes
A NORTHOLT man was jailed on Friday (16) at Isleworth Crown Court for two separate rapes.

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
TUI boss 'optimistic' Brits can enjoy a summer holiday abroad
TUI’s boss was confident the summer holiday season could be saved.

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
More than 100 areas in England see rise in Covid rates on pub reopening weekend
More than 100 areas in England are experiencing a rise in Covid-19 infection rates as pubs reopen.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 17:58:00 +0100
The worst hygiene-rated restaurants in Bromley and Lewisham
Hygiene is always important when picking a restaurant to visit, but never has it been more crucial with the country returning to eateries with Covid-19 still lingering.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 10:35:00 +0100
Moped rider arrested after Penge crash with pedestrian
Police are appealing for witnesses after an elderly pedestrian was rushed to hospital following

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Sian Berry pledges to 'gold plate' London's green belt
London Mayor candidate Sian Berry has pledged to “gold plate” London’s green belt if elected on May 6.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 16:24:12 +0100
Aldi take hilarious M&S swipe over Colin the Caterpillar row
M&S has started legal proceedings against supermarket rival, Aldi, taking issue with the budget chain’s Cuthbert the Caterpillar.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100
10 outdoor bars and terraces with scenic views in London
Looking for a new place to enjoy a drink and some food following the restriction ease? Then look no further.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 11:06:29 +0100
Six men convicted after revolver found in Forest Hill car
Six men have been convicted of firearms offences after a surveillance investigation led to armed officers discovering a revolver in Lewisham.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 12:48:00 +0100
Prince Philip: Final prep for Duke of Edinburgh's funeral
Final preparations for the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral have begun ahead of the Queen and her family saying their farewells to Philip.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Ranked: Top five beautiful places to visit in Surrey
With new Covid-19 infection rates remaining low at present and warmer (and hopefully sunnier) weather ahead, what better time to get out into Surrey's most beautiful green spaces?

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 18:25:47 +0100
Katie Price laughs at Bexley driving ban behind the wheel
Katie Price was filmed behind the wheel of her BMW laughing about her driving ban given following a collision in Bexley.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 18:11:00 +0100
Prince Philip: A Covid-secure royal funeral like no other
The Queen has bid a final farewell to her beloved husband in an intimate Covid-secure funeral like no other at St George's Chapel.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 13:11:22 +0100
Just half of care staff vaccinated in south London borough
Only half of staff at care homes for older adults have been vaccinated in a London borough where surge testing is taking place to try to curb the spread of a coronavirus variant.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Tooting family discover world flavours in lockdown challenge
A family from Tooting are nearing the end of an extensive lockdown challenge – to cook 52 meals in 52 weeks from 52 countries.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 16:28:14 +0100
McDonald's fun football sessions return to Enfield
A local McDonald’s franchisee is providing 120 hours of free fun Football sessions for local children in Enfield.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 11:48:00 +0100
Harrow coronavirus case rate rises
Coronavirus cases have increased in Harrow as the borough saw a week-on-week rise in its seven-day infection rate.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 09:18:59 +0100
Prince Philip: Enfield Council to host online proclamation event
Enfield Council has organised an online proclamation event in memory of Prince Philip ahead of his funeral.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
A forge turned garage in East London pictured 80 years ago
Pictured above is Station Road in Chingford in 1935 looking towards The Green.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 06:58:15 +0100
Unlicensed dog breeders ordered to pay £48,000
A PAIR who bred and sold dogs and cats from their home in West Drayton have been told to pay nearly £50,000 after admitting they were not licensed.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Sian Berry pledges to 'gold plate' London's green belt
London Mayor candidate Sian Berry has pledged to “gold plate” London’s green belt if elected on May 6.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Prince Philip funeral: How the Queen and her husband met and fell in love
The small service will be attended by 30 guests, including Her Majesty, as her husband of more than 70 years is laid to rest.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +0100
A poem written in tribute to Richard Okorogheye
Richard - you were with us for a while,

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 17:11:37 +0100
Sadiq Khan urged to ban fire and rehire bus companies in London
Sadiq Khan has been urged to ban London bus companies from using fire and rehire tactics by a leading trade union.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 12:05:25 +0100
Sadiq Khan: London reopening could 'kickstart' office working
Sadiq Khan has said that London must be “cautious” about repurposing office and retail space without first “seeing if we can do everything we can” to bring people back to central London.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 13:03:00 +0100
Gallery: Looking back at 30 of Bromley's lost pubs
South east London boasts some of the capital's best-loved pubs.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 09:57:28 +0100
National Offer Day: Can you appeal? Advice for parents
The nervous wait for parents is finally over, but what if your child isn't accepted into their school of choice?

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 18:18:01 +0100
Wandsworth pub named in top 10 beer gardens in England
A pub in South West London has been named in a list of top beer gardens in England.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 17:04:11 +0100
Officers injured after Stop and Search in Croydon
Two officers with the Met Police suffered facial injuries and were taken to hospital after an attempted search in Croydon this morning (Friday, April 16).

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 16:07:39 +0100
Teen mugged by three assailants in violent Addington robbery
Police imposed a Section 60 overnight in Addington after a violent robbery in the area on Thursday evening (April 15).

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 17:45:22 +0100
Police issue dispersal order in Wimbledon Common
A dispersal order has been issued in the area of Wimbledon Common following an incident on Thursday evening.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 17:21:25 +0100
Volunteers take on big litter pick at St Helier's open space
Since the first UK lockdown, people have turned to green spaces across the UK in the hopes of some much-needed exercise.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 16:35:34 +0100
Sutton's health chief urges residents to take rapid tests
The Director of Public Health in Sutton is urging people to make use of the rapid covid tests following the restriction ease.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 14:34:01 +0100
Former Tooting Constitutional Club goes on sale for £12mil
A brownfield site on Tooting High Street is set to become a hotel or residential development after being put on the market.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 12:14:00 +0100
'Wow!' — Croydon cancer patients given £40,000 in grants
Over £40,000 was given to cancer patients in Croydon in the form of hardship grants during 2020, Macmillan Cancer Support have said.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 11:59:35 +0100
Bromley FC shortlisted for community award
Bromley FC will go head to head against five other football clubs to bid for a £25k bursary next week, after being shortlisted for an award in recognition of its contributions in the community,

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 10:58:56 +0100
Additional surge testing facilities open in Wandsworth
Additional COVID-19 testing sites have opened across the borough for a two-week surge period.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 08:57:02 +0100
Dog owners warned after chased deer dies in Bushy park
A deer has died after being chased into a fence by a dog in Bushy Park.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 10:50:44 +0100
The Queen's message to the public in wake of Prince Philip's death
A Buckingham Palace spokesperson has delivered a message on behalf of the Queen in response to the outpouring of support.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 21:40:09 +0100
Ealing MP presses for earlier return to university
THE delayed return of students to university campuses in England until at least May has come under fire from Ealing Central and Acton MP Rupa Huq.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 21:36:35 +0100
London Mayor rivals all oppose Heathrow expansion
THE four main candidates for the London Mayoral election have come out against Heathrow expansion in what campaigners describe as a ‘true barometer’ of London’s opinion on the issue.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 17:12:35 +0100
Sadiq Khan urged to ban fire and rehire bus companies in London
Sadiq Khan has been urged to ban London bus companies from using fire and rehire tactics by a leading trade union.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +0100
98% of primary school children set for preferred schools
98% of children set to start school in London in September have been offered a place at one of their preferred schools, data has revealed.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +0100
98% of primary school children set for preferred schools
​98% of children set to start school in London in September have been offered a place at one of their preferred schools, data has revealed.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 16:22:10 +0100
Essex Police appeal following Waltham Abbey hit-and-run
A man is fighting for his life following a hit-and-run in Waltham Abbey this morning.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 12:06:14 +0100
Sadiq Khan: London reopening could 'kickstart' office working
Sadiq Khan has said that London must be “cautious” about repurposing office and retail space without first “seeing if we can do everything we can” to bring people back to central London.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 11:36:11 +0100
Barnet Council meetings to resume at Hendon Town Hall
Councillors and the public will be able to return to Hendon Town Hall next month for “Covid-secure” meetings.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Visitors to Epping Forest urged to help Covid rates down
Now spring has officially sprung, there are signs of new life all around Epping Forest.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 09:26:00 +0100
Woman dies following flat fire in Springfield Avenue, Haringey
Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters are tackling a flat fire in Haringey.



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