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Wed, 05 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Brian Rose: I'll pull off 'biggest upset in political history'
Mayoral candidate Brian Rose says he expects to pull off “the biggest upset in political history” on May 6 by becoming the Mayor of London.

Wed, 05 May 2021 08:03:31 +0100
Police investigate indecent exposure incident in SE London
Police have launched an appeal following an indecent exposure offence on-board a train travelling between Bexley to London Victoria.

Wed, 05 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
St Olave's grammar: Ombudsman criticises admissions appeal process
A Bromley grammar school has been rapped by the local government ombudsman after an investigation found a number of faults in its handling of an admissions appeal case.

Wed, 05 May 2021 07:57:54 +0100
Thief who stole 11 vehicles across Harrow and Brent jailed
A motor thief who committed a string of thefts across Brent and Harrow has been jailed.

Wed, 05 May 2021 07:44:53 +0100
Man pleads guilty to breaking Covid rules after boat party
A man has pleaded guilty to breaking Covid rules after he threw a large boat party during the third lockdown.

Wed, 05 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Enfield mum finds new job thanks to London work programme
A single mum-of-two says she is "thankful" after a work programme helped secured her a new job following six years out of work.

Wed, 05 May 2021 06:35:03 +0100
Ealing pianist waits for his musical to open in US
A STUDENT pianist in Ealing will see his talents come to life on stage in America after writing a musical.

Wed, 05 May 2021 06:31:22 +0100
Happy ending for rescued West Drayton pets
DOZENS of cats and dogs, rescued from an unlicensed animal business in West Drayton, have now been rehomed.

Wed, 05 May 2021 06:27:34 +0100
Claire Sweeney and pals lead way in Harefield Hearts v Lungs Challenge
SUPPORTERS of Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals Charity, along with celebrities Claire Sweeney, Aaron McKibbin and Will Bayley, have raised £14,744 for the hospitals, which have been on the frontline of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Wed, 05 May 2021 06:24:52 +0100
Northwood pupil wins art prize for 'rainbow trees'
A PUPIL from St Helen’s College, Northwood, has won an international competition, iArt 2021, for her depiction of the ‘rainbow trees’ in her garden, which made her happy throughout lockdown.

Wed, 05 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Brian Rose: I'll pull off 'biggest upset in political history'
Mayoral candidate Brian Rose says he expects to pull off “the biggest upset in political history” on May 6 by becoming the Mayor of London.

Wed, 05 May 2021 07:30:00 +0100
NHS leaders call on Instagram to clamp down on promotion of 'dangerous' drug
Senior NHS officials in England have written to Instagram urging the company to shut down any accounts that promotes or attempts to sell Apetamin.

Wed, 05 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
You could be permitted to go on holiday this month - what you need to know
Boris Johnson has said some foreign travel from the UK will be able to go ahead from mid-May.

Tue, 04 May 2021 16:30:00 +0100
Meet the youngest candidate in the London Assembly election
The youngest candidate in the upcoming London Assembly election says “more young people need to get involved in politics”.

Tue, 04 May 2021 13:20:10 +0100
Tributes paid to Bexley lollipop man after tragic crash
Tributes have been paid to a "loving and selfless" lollipop man after he was killed in a tragic crash in Bexley on his way to work last month.

Tue, 04 May 2021 14:15:21 +0100
Sadiq Khan says he will explore new Olympic bid for London
Sadiq Khan says he will explore the possibility of bringing the Olympic Games back to London in 2036 or 2040 if he is re-elected on Thursday.

Tue, 04 May 2021 17:45:00 +0100
David Bowie: Map of London locations connected to his life
Music legend David Bowie was born and raised in south east London. We've mapped the significant places in his life.

Tue, 04 May 2021 17:24:02 +0100
Bexley Netflix reality show star fined over airplane abuse
The star of a Netflix reality TV show and son of a former attorney general has been fined nearly £3,000 for being abusive to cabin crew on a flight.

Tue, 04 May 2021 17:04:28 +0100
Black people Stopped and Searched in Croydon at higher rate
Proportionately more Black people were stopped and searched in Croydon than white people over the last ten months, according to official police data.

Tue, 04 May 2021 11:58:26 +0100
New Covid-19 symptom could show you have have had the virus before
The professor explained that people with a “clear line” growing out of their nail may have had the virus before.

Tue, 04 May 2021 18:58:00 +0100
Croydon scrap metal yards targeted in police swoop
Scrap metal yards were targeted in Croydon recently as authorities swooped to tackle the rising problem of illegal wastage and catalytic converter thefts in the region.

Tue, 04 May 2021 16:45:00 +0100
Week-long crackdown on knife crime in South West London
Last week police teams across South West London collaborated in a crackdown against knife crime in the community.

Tue, 04 May 2021 15:01:18 +0100
Greenwich's GDIF to return in summer of 2021
The Greenwich and Docklands International Festivals has announced its 2021 plans, with the much-loved south east London festival opening at the end of August.

Tue, 04 May 2021 13:20:51 +0100
New care home guidance for residents in England explained
Care home residents are now able to leave for ‘low risk’ visits without having to isolate for 14 days on their return.

Tue, 04 May 2021 13:15:49 +0100
Battersea: Bikes for Lady Allen Playground
A much-loved playground in Battersea is in need of new bikes and toys for disabled children.

Tue, 04 May 2021 12:47:19 +0100
Lewisham Council slammed for approving Southwark Metals
Lewisham Council has been criticised for failing to implement infrastructure to improve cycling and walking, while approving a scrap metal recycling centre near a dangerous junction.

Tue, 04 May 2021 11:43:18 +0100
O2 Arena: Coldplay to open Brit Awards on River Thames
Coldplay will open the Brit Awards in front of a live O2 Arena audience as part of a Government pilot, with a performance from a platform on the River Thames.

Tue, 04 May 2021 10:14:00 +0100
Historic boatyard destroyed in huge fire on Thames island
Around 100 firefighters were called to a fire at two industrial units on Platt's Eyot Island in Richmond yesterday evening.

Tue, 04 May 2021 22:23:08 +0100
Man stabbed to death in Brent Cross shopping centre
A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the fatal stabbing of a 21-year-old man at a shopping centre.

Tue, 04 May 2021 16:30:00 +0100
Meet the youngest candidate in the London Assembly election
The youngest candidate in the upcoming London Assembly election says “more young people need to get involved in politics”.

Tue, 04 May 2021 16:30:22 +0100
Campaigners to fight bid for 1,000 more homes on Barnet site
An MP and campaigners have vowed to fight a “disgraceful” bid to add more than 1,000 extra homes to an approved scheme.

Tue, 04 May 2021 16:00:00 +0100
When a Spitfire flew over Waltham Abbey to celebrate VE Day
It is ten years ago this week since one of the greatest aircraft of the Second World War delighted onlookers as it took to the skies again.

Tue, 04 May 2021 15:30:00 +0100
Streets in Enfield set to be temporarily closed by roadworks
Roadworks are set to cause the temporary closures of some streets in the Enfield area later this month.

Tue, 04 May 2021 14:16:04 +0100
Sadiq Khan says he will explore new Olympic bid for London
Sadiq Khan says he will explore the possibility of bringing the Olympic Games back to London in 2036 or 2040 if he is re-elected on Thursday.

Tue, 04 May 2021 14:03:26 +0100
Stanmore shop bids for alcohol licence from Harrow Council
A newsagent hopes to secure a licence to sell alcohol despite concerns that it could lead to anti-social behaviour.

Tue, 04 May 2021 13:25:23 +0100
Electric bike battery sets fire to Tottenham High Road flat
A faulty electric bike battery set fire to a flat above a shop in Tottenham.

Tue, 04 May 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Covid rates in Enfield and Haringey among lowest in London
Coronavirus infection rates remain low in Enfield and Haringey nearly two months after the easing of lockdown began.

Tue, 04 May 2021 12:17:26 +0100
Enfield man jailed for making indecent images of children
A man has been jailed after he was found in possession of hundreds of indecent images of children, as well as making over one hundred indecent images.

Tue, 04 May 2021 10:26:18 +0100
You could be owed a £750 payout from Google if you own an iPhone
Google’s lawyers say there is no suggestion the so-called Safari workaround resulted in any information being disclosed to third parties.

Mon, 03 May 2021 17:03:39 +0100
Man found suffering stab injuries in Croydon street
A 26-year-old man has been arrested in connection to a stabbing in South Norwood on Friday ( April 30 ).

Mon, 03 May 2021 15:21:50 +0100
Mum warns parents after 'abduction attempt' in Beckenham
A MUM has alerted parents on social media about a terrifying abduction attempt on her child in Beckenham last week.

Mon, 03 May 2021 16:30:50 +0100
Police granted stop and search powers in Mitcham
Police have issued a Section 60 following a "rise in community tensions" in Mitcham.

Mon, 03 May 2021 12:36:34 +0100
SW London nurse calls on train passengers to protect NHS
A nurse is urging train passengers to follow government guidence in a new announcement being played at stations across South West London.

Mon, 03 May 2021 11:55:37 +0100
Cannabis sweets: Children discharged from hospital in Epsom
Four children taken to hospital after eating cannabis laced sweets are not thought to have suffered any long-term effects, police said.

Mon, 03 May 2021 10:36:37 +0100
Police appeal after woman reports being raped in Erith
A MAN in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of rape after a woman was allegedly sexually assaulted in an alleyway last week.

Mon, 03 May 2021 11:00:00 +0100
'No consultation' over shrub cutting near Grange Hill station
This is to update you on what is currently (not) happening on the railway embankment near Grange Hill station.

Mon, 03 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Advice on managing your assets in European Union after Brexit
There are few immediate implications for individuals as a result of Brexit, but those with homes in an EU country will need to be aware of several key points.

Sun, 02 May 2021 12:06:07 +0100
South London cladding: Leaseholders facing huge bills speak out
Photo added of leaseholders (not named) on estate in Lambeth 

Sun, 02 May 2021 17:14:43 +0100
Search for baby after parents refuse to cooperate with doctors
Met Police are urgently appealing for help in locating a newborn baby girl after her parents refused to cooperate with doctors who warned them she was in need of urgent treatment.

Sun, 02 May 2021 10:17:00 +0100
London 'Kill the Bill' protest: Thousands march on Home Office
London saw its largest "Kill the Bill" protest to date on Saturday (May 1) after thousands gathered to demonstrate against a proposed bill of law granting the police greater powers to clamp down on protest action.



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