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Sun, 06 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Brits to enjoy 'blockbuster' four-day Bank Holiday weekend to celebrate Queen
The Queen is the first British Monarch to celebrate the occasion having acceded to the throne on 6th February 1952.

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 16:21:07 +0100
Man whose heart stopped for 21 minutes thanks London medics
A man whose heart stopped beating for 21 minutes has personally thanked the medical team who helped save his life.

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 13:48:08 +0100
Best 5 pubs in Greenwich, as rated by Tripadvisor
With restrictions on wining and dining in pubs and bars now eased, and the summer weather finally here, what better time to check in with some of Greenwich's finest establishments?

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 10:59:01 +0100
New Covid cases rising fast in south east London
New cases of Covid-19 are rising rapidly in south east London boroughs as concerns over the 'Delta' variant first discovered in India persist.

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
People who have had the Pfizer vaccine issued Indian variant update
The Indian variant is now believed to be dominant in the UK.

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 06:31:00 +0100
3 tips to avoid paying a fine when driving with your dog
Here are three top tips for avoiding fines and keeping safe when travelling with your dog. 

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 18:02:26 +0100
Faster broadband boost for homes and firms in Uxbridge, Hayes
PEOPLE in Hayes and Uxbridge are the first in the borough set to benefit from ultrafast internet following a multi-million investment in ‘full fibre’ broadband by Openreach.

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Newly-discovered picture of an East London village pub from 1905
Above is a newly-discovered version of a c1905 photo of the Bull & Crown on Chingford Green showing the placement of George Bartrip's coal merchants weatherboarded cottage on the left.

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Brent Council faces £15 million 2020/21 council tax deficit
Brent Council is facing a council tax collection deficit of more than £15 million, though officers are confident this can be managed over the next few years.

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0100
How you can get a free pint at the pub on first day of Euro 2020
Customers across the UK will be able to claim a free pint of Ice Breaker at more than 1,000 participating Greene King pubs nationwide.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 18:00:00 +0100
E-scooters involved in more than 500 crimes in the past year
E-scooters were involved in more than 500 recorded crimes in London over the past year, according to data from the Met Police.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 17:00:00 +0100
City Hall Labour blocked 'embarrassing' questions to Sadiq Khan
A leaked email has revealed that the London Assembly Labour group blocked questions that could be “deeply embarrassing” to Sadiq Khan in the run up to the mayoral election.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 16:53:41 +0100
How you can get a free pint at the pub on first day of Euro 2020
Customers across the UK will be able to claim a free pint of Ice Breaker at more than 1,000 participating Greene King pubs nationwide.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 16:21:21 +0100
Met Police name 74-year-old man murdered in New Cross home
Police have named the 74-year-old killed in Lewisham last week as the man accused of his murder appears in court.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 16:14:45 +0100
Lewisham's housing allocations review: Consultation results
Residents have objected to making people in overcrowded homes less of a priority on the housing waiting list in Lewisham.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 11:50:16 +0100
Lewisham:Specialist housing for people with autism completed
A young man with autism who was told he would never be able to live alone has moved into a specially designed new independent home in Lewisham.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 08:41:34 +0100
Firefighters called to blaze at Rosehill flat
Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were called to a flat fire which damaged part of a shop in Rosehill.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 13:21:06 +0100
Greenwich the top birthplace for England footballers
The borough of Greenwich is well known for many things, from its rich maritime history to being a popular London tourist destination.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 11:47:36 +0100
Crime scene 'open and active' following Greenwich stabbing
Police say the crime scene is "still open and active" following a serious stabbing in Greenwich this week, and extra officers have been deployed across south east London.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 16:14:01 +0100
Rainbow flag raised in Richmond in support of Pride 2021
Today marks the start of Pride, the annual celebration of LGBTQ+ rights.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 15:24:18 +0100
Calls to reopen Richmond police station after crime spike
Calls are intensifying for a new Richmond Police station following a spike in violent crimes in the borough.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 15:06:16 +0100
Motorcyclist taken to hospital after New Malden crash
A motorcyclist was taken to a major trauma centre in the early hours of this morning following a crash in New Malden.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 12:44:47 +0100
Sky pool criticised for favouring elite swimmers
A luxury Battersea swimming pool has been criticising for reserving membership for the elite.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 10:42:52 +0100
Half a million Londoners still furloughed, new data reveals
More than half a million Londoners remain on furlough according to provisional data released today by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 11:01:43 +0100
Park Lane Stables' landlord urged to sell site to charity
Richmond Council leaders and MPs have expressed "disappointment" that Park Lane Stables RDA has been forced to move from their Teddington home.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 09:51:48 +0100
Funeral fundraiser launched for Cheam murder victim
A close friend of murdered Peninah Kabeba, who was stabbed to death at her home in Cheam, have released a picture alongside a fundraising appeal.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 18:00:00 +0100
E-scooters involved in more than 500 crimes in the past year
E-scooters were involved in more than 500 recorded crimes in London over the past year, according to data from the Met Police.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 17:00:00 +0100
City Hall Labour blocked 'embarrassing' questions to Sadiq Khan
A leaked email has revealed that the London Assembly Labour group blocked questions that could be “deeply embarrassing” to Sadiq Khan in the run up to the mayoral election.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 16:05:32 +0100
Number of confirmed Indian variant cases in Barnet revealed
Dozens of confirmed cases of the Indian variant of coronavirus have been recorded in Barnet, new figures reveal.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 13:43:33 +0100
M25 closed as police chase sees burglars run on motorway
Three men have been arrested after an attempted burglary turned into a police chase that caused the M25 to close.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 12:54:26 +0100
Starling Bank and Brunel University combat money sexism
​Starling Bank and Brunel University created a diverse image library to improve representation of women and money for their #MakeMoneyEqual campaign.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Haringey Council 'holding up cultural centre redevelopment'
A local developer has accused Haringey Council of holding up plans to redevelop and improve a key cultural venue.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Brent Council responds to Government’s fuel poverty stats
Almost one in five households in Brent suffer from fuel poverty, according to a recent government report.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 11:10:11 +0100
Return of brown bin rounds in Barnet called into question
The return of brown bin rounds to Barnet was thrown into question after councillors revealed the decision is subject to a Government consultation.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Response to Harrow Council’s drill music interpreter plan
A barrister warned that council plans to hire someone to review the lyrics of drill music to combat gang violence might only deepen tensions within the community.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 14:10:49 +0100
UK approves use of Covid-19 Pfizer vaccine for children aged 12-15
The MHRA said the decision follows a “rigorous review” of safety and effectiveness in that age group.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 07:32:00 +0100
Matt Hancock issues concerning update on plans to end lockdown on June 21
Mr Hancock said while nothing in the data suggests “we are definitively off track” with the UK Government’s plans to unlock England later this month.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Aldi, Tesco and Asda - UK's cheapest supermarket revealed
Its latest win means the supermarket has maintained an unbeaten record since it was first included as a ‘guest retailer’ in the Grocer 33 in 2014.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 17:24:56 +0100
Half a million Londoners still furloughed, new data reveals
More than half a million Londoners remain on furlough according to provisional data released today by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 14:06:42 +0100
City Hall marks fourth anniversary of London Bridge attack
City Hall has today paid tribute to the victims of the London Bridge terror attack as the capital marks the fourth anniversary of the tragic event.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 11:54:06 +0100
Appeal after Greenwich stabbing sees man critically injured
Police have released an appeal for witnesses following a"shocking incident" which saw a man critically injured in Greenwich.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 16:54:38 +0100
Lewisham Council approves local democracy review
Lewisham Council has agreed and endorsed the final report on its local democracy review, intended to make it more accessible and transparent.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 16:34:00 +0100
CCTV released of male after Plumstead High Street assault
Police have released CCTV images of a male linked to a violent assault on Plumstead High Street over the weekend.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 15:11:32 +0100
Shocking moment men with machetes fight in Greenwich street
Terrifying footage has emerged of the moment a group of men wielding machetes started fighting in the street in Greenwich.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 13:40:55 +0100
Matt Hancock issues concerning update on plans to end lockdown on June 21
Mr Hancock said while nothing in the data suggests “we are definitively off track” with the UK Government’s plans to unlock England later this month.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 16:49:40 +0100
Clarion apologise for conditions on Eastfields Estate
Residents have shared the shocking conditions inside of number of properties on a housing estate in Mitcham, South London.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 15:04:00 +0100
Bexley 'summer stink' warning over Serco rubbish strikes
Bexley residents have been warned to prepare for a 'summer stink' after refuse workers have threatened strike action over pay and working conditions.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 10:12:28 +0100
Mahama Cho dreams of Olympic gold after Bexley football past
A Bexley heavyweight fighter has spoken out about having no regrets about choosing taekwondo over a potential 'lavish' football lifestyle as he prepares to fight for Olympic glory this summer.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 05:01:00 +0100
London South East Colleges wins three education awards
London South East Colleges has received national recognition at the prestigious TES FE Awards, winning three awards at the Further Education 'Oscars'.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 12:39:30 +0100
Grant scheme open for Lewisham's Borough of Culture
Lewisham Council has launched a grant scheme for local artists and organisations ahead of the Borough of Culture 2022.



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