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Fri, 07 May 2021 09:06:00 +0100
Another abduction attempt reported of boy, 8, in Beckenham
Another abduction attempt has been reported in Beckenham just 500 metres from an attempt on a young schoolboy that same afternoon.

Fri, 07 May 2021 08:27:04 +0100
Witness appeal after catalytic converter theft in Nonsuch Park
Drivers have been warned to protect their cars after a catalytic converter was stolen in Nonsuch Park.

Fri, 07 May 2021 08:49:37 +0100
Police continue search for wanted man after assault in Enfield
Police are continuing efforts to trace the whereabouts of a wanted man.

Fri, 07 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Panthera becomes the world’s first clinical trial site to administer Valneva’s Covid-19 vaccine
Panthera Biopartners is recruiting volunteer patients for the world’s first clinical trial of Valneva’s Covid-19 vaccine.

Fri, 07 May 2021 07:33:00 +0100
Every lockdown rule change you need to know before May 17
This month, we will see further sectors of the economy allowed to reopen, as well as the possible resumption of international travel.

Fri, 07 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Greggs urgently recall bakes over fears they may contain glass
Customers are being warned not to eat the products and return for a full refund.

Thu, 06 May 2021 09:41:39 +0100
London elections recap: South Londoners at the polls
We're bringing you the latest updates throughout the day as Londoners head to the polls to vote for the next London Mayor and their London Assembly members

Thu, 06 May 2021 12:04:16 +0100
London Mayor and Assembly elections - when to expect results
Voters casting their ballots for the Mayor of London and London Assembly members today will have to wait until the weekend to find out the results.

Thu, 06 May 2021 17:37:04 +0100
Man 'given 1% chance to live' after Bexley attack
Doctors gave a man left with a fractured skull and traumatic brain injury following an attack outside a Bexleyheath nightclub just one per cent chance to live.

Thu, 06 May 2021 17:06:01 +0100
Campaign launched to save Wavelengths leisure pool Deptford
More than 1,000 people signed a petition to save a leisure pool in Deptford within 24 hours of a local campaign’s launch.

Thu, 06 May 2021 09:32:17 +0100
What are you voting for today? What you need to know about Super Thursday
There are key issues at play in what will be the biggest indicator of public opinion outside a general election. 

Thu, 06 May 2021 17:56:53 +0100
Hospital order for Greenwich man who mowed down Amazon woman
A mentally-ill man from Greenwich who drove his car into a woman at an Amazon distribution centre has been sentenced to a hospital order for her attempted murder.

Thu, 06 May 2021 17:08:32 +0100
Colliers Wood voters speak out on election day
Knife crime, helping London businesses recover from Covid and bringing your own pencil to vote are among the election issues discussed by local voters in Colliers Wood today (May 6).

Thu, 06 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Greenwich Theatre reveals reopening with trio of plays
Greenwich Theatre has announced it's long-awaited reopening, with a trio of revived works opening in June.

Thu, 06 May 2021 17:48:08 +0100
Pollards Hill voters have their say on election day
People across South London have been voting for who they would like to see as the next London mayor, and many have already made a firm decision in Pollards Hill.

Thu, 06 May 2021 13:33:30 +0100
Dogs at polling stations: The UK's best voting day tradition explained
Election days in the UK have become about one thing and one thing only. Dogs at polling stations.

Thu, 06 May 2021 11:36:03 +0100
London weather: Sunshine to follow storm and torrential rain
Torrential rain, hail and lightning have swung London this week and downpours are set to continue for the rest of the week, but summer may just be round the corner.

Thu, 06 May 2021 10:43:19 +0100
Wimbledon’s Cannizaro Park to launch Nature Weekend
A two-day event is set to take place at Cannizaro Park this month, to celebrate the return of spring.

Thu, 06 May 2021 10:09:14 +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.

Thu, 06 May 2021 08:26:28 +0100
Crystal Palace: Pre-World War One water pipes to be replaced
Thames Water engineers are set to upgrade "ageing" pipes as part of a 1.5 million investment in south London.

Thu, 06 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
CROYDON: Woodside by-election
There are seven candidates vying for your vote in the Woodside by-election tomorrow (May 7).

Thu, 06 May 2021 15:52:41 +0100
Give an old dog new digs, Harefield centre urges
DEMAND for puppies soared during lockdown, but Dogs Trust Harefield is urging people to consider giving a golden oldie its perfect retirement home.

Thu, 06 May 2021 15:12:46 +0100
Harrow Conservatives question council leader’s reshuffles
Harrow Council’s opposition Conservative group have criticised reshuffles of some of the authority’s key decision-making committees.

Thu, 06 May 2021 14:57:53 +0100
Barnet Council's new pension provider improves performance
A new provider brought in to oversee Barnet Council’s pension fund has made improvements despite inheriting “difficulties with data and records” from outsourcing firm Capita.

Thu, 06 May 2021 14:15:56 +0100
Brunel University rent strike achieves first aim
A rent strike at Uxbridge's Brunel University London has concluded after a final decision on how rent will be paid this academic year.

Thu, 06 May 2021 12:05:04 +0100
Harrow Council elects 2021/22 mayor in online ceremony
The new Mayor of Harrow said he would continue to celebrate the borough’s diversity as he was sworn in at a virtual ceremony yesterday (Wednesday, May 5).

Thu, 06 May 2021 12:04:53 +0100
London Mayor and Assembly elections - when to expect results
Voters casting their ballots for the Mayor of London and London Assembly members today will have to wait until the weekend to find out the results.

Thu, 06 May 2021 11:49:23 +0100
High attendance at Barnet schools after Covid lockdown
Councillors have welcomed high attendance rates at schools in Barnet following the disruption caused by the coronavirus lockdown.

Thu, 06 May 2021 11:57:18 +0100
Police identify man stabbed to death in Brent Cross
A third arrest has been made as police have identified the 21-year-old man stabbed to death in a north-west London shopping centre.

Thu, 06 May 2021 09:00:00 +0100
'Baby bank' opens in Wealdstone for Harrow families
A baby bank which provides baby products for families in Wealdstone and across Harrow is up and running.

Thu, 06 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Six streets in Harrow to be closed for roadworks next week
Motorists and residents in Harrow are facing disruption due to closures for roadworks, starting from today.

Thu, 06 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Harrow Council grants new Harrow Arts Centre teaching block
An arts centre is set to benefit from a new teaching block as part of the regeneration of the site.

Thu, 06 May 2021 15:35:16 +0100
Newsquest hiring digital journalists - how to apply
NEWSQUEST has announced a major new £1.5 million investment into local journalism with the recruitment of 50 new roles.

Thu, 06 May 2021 14:36:59 +0100
Watch: Netflix release new trailer for Stranger Things season 4
The Netflix original sci-fi drama is set to return to the streaming platform after season three ended in the summer of 2019.

Thu, 06 May 2021 07:33:00 +0100
Ikea will pay up to £250 per item for your old furniture
Ikea customers can earn up to £250 per returned item.

Thu, 06 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Most popular working from home songs on Spotify revealed
Ed Sheeran, James Arthur and Billie Eilish are among the artists boosting productivity among Bits working from home.

Wed, 05 May 2021 18:01:26 +0100
London Mayor election 2021: Candidates campaign for final time
With Londoners set to head to the polls tomorrow (May 6) to vote for the next Mayor of London, candidates today had one final chance to get their messages across to voters.

Wed, 05 May 2021 17:11:43 +0100
Pure: Man jailed for punch outside Bexleyheath nightclub
A clubber who left another partygoer unconscious with a fractured skill and a bleed on his brain with one punch has been jailed.

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 12:41:00 +0100
Police in Bexley arrest man linked to £400k of vehicle crime
Police in Bexley have arrested a man linked to the thefts of high value cars worth over £400,000 after forcing him to the side of the A2 and finding his car stacked with items used for theft.

Wed, 05 May 2021 15:29:17 +0100
How this Merton doctor uses TikTok to tackle Covid myths
This Merton doctor has found a creative way to inform youngsters about the coronavirus pandemic.

Wed, 05 May 2021 11:35:00 +0100
TfL: Woolwich Ferry workers to strike in May and June
Workers operating the Woolwich Ferry have voted to go on strike in protest against TfL's management in the latest episode of the "Groundhog Day' dispute.

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 20:02:29 +0100
South London uni study warns on 'Covid-19 Anxiety Syndrome'
For many in the UK, the current easing of restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic is being welcomed with a mixture of joy and relief after over a year of various national 'lockdowns'.

Wed, 05 May 2021 17:15:17 +0100
Emanuel School welcomes back former student after 50 years
More than 50 years since a former pupil walked through the gates of his old school in Battersea, he returned on Thursday, April 29 to talk to Year 12 politics students.

Wed, 05 May 2021 15:50:02 +0100
Police search for Morden Holland and Barrett thief
Police are searching for a man who stole £1000 worth of vitamins and honey from a health shop in Morden

Wed, 05 May 2021 13:12:00 +0100
Blackheath charity wins national award for Greenwich work
A Blackheath-based mental health charity for mums has scooped a national award

Wed, 05 May 2021 13:11:14 +0100
PICTURED: Dramatic photos of Platt's Eyot fire rescue
The Teddington RNLI have released dramatic photos of their rescue efforts at the Platt’s Eyot fire.

Wed, 05 May 2021 12:37:33 +0100
Kevin Clarke: Lewisham backs new memorial after BLM letter
The mayor of Lewisham said he “strongly supports” a new memorial to a Black man who died after being restrained by police in Catford.

Wed, 05 May 2021 12:17:09 +0100
London Zoo welcomes new arrival ahead of breeding programme
Footage shows a new Asiatic lioness settling in at London Zoo as part of a global breeding programme for the Endangered species.



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