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Sat, 26 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0100Croydon refugee helps Grenfell survivors get uni places
A refugee scholar living in Croydon has reflected on the success of a scheme he set up to help survivors of the Grenfell Tower fire access higher education.
Sat, 26 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100Warning as 'pollen bomb' forecast set for London
Hayfever sufferers are set to be hit by a pollen bomb in London, new data reveals.
Sat, 26 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100All adults told to ‘grab a jab’ at walk-in Covid vaccination sites this weekend
People aged 18 and over can drop-in to the NHS sites, which will be rolling out jabs at football stadiums, theatres, supermarket car parks.
Sat, 26 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100Matt Hancock 'very sorry' after 'affair' with Gina Coladangelo exposed
Mr Hancock said: “I accept that I breached the social distancing guidance in these circumstances.
Sat, 26 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100Level crossing in East London village pictured in 19th century
Pictured above is a rural scene at Chingford Hatch level crossing from c1885.
Sat, 26 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100Level crossing in East London village pictured in 19th century
Pictured above is a rural scene at Chingford Hatch level crossing from c1885.
Sat, 26 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100Walthamstow mum's council flat leaking for more than a year
A Walthamstow mum has had foul-smelling liquid leaking into her council flat for over a year after repeated failures to fix the problem.
Sat, 26 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100Low vaccine uptake among Harrow’s Black and deprived groups
Health bosses in Harrow say there is “more to do” on the borough’s Covid-19 vaccine programme after figures showed low uptake among Black people and those in deprived areas.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 17:03:43 +0100Where to get a Covid-19 jab in London this weekend
Londoners are being urged to get a Covid-19 vaccine “as soon as possible” as the capital races to end lockdown restrictions.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 16:23:21 +0100How to apply to Crystal Palace International Film Festival
Lucky filmmakers are in with a chance of going on a free course to hone their craft.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 12:54:26 +0100Richmond man finds mystery WW2 gravestones in fireplace
A Richmond man has spoken of his shock after discovering that his mantelpiece was made from the gravestones of Canadian soldiers.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 12:27:30 +0100Met urged to review hiring process after 'serious misconduct'
The Metropolitan Police Service has been urged to review its application and recruitment process following several high-profile incidents of “serious misconduct” involving officers.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 16:46:51 +0100New Cross fire: Man arrested after explosion injures officer
A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger and GBH after a dramatic flat fire erupted in New Cross today.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 16:02:28 +0100Twelve arrested during police crackdown on weekend protests
Twelve people have been arrested as part of a police crackdown on demonstrators ahead of a number of protests expected to take place in south London over the weekend.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 13:18:34 +0100South London teens charged over Maidstone county line
Two south London teenagers have been charged with allegedly running a county line dealing crack and heroin in Gravesend.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 13:13:43 +0100BTP release images after Kidbrooke train robbery
Police have released CCTV images of two men after a pair of teenager boys were robbed on board a train in south east London.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 12:22:46 +0100Eden Park: Lorry crashes into rail bridge causing delays
A lorry owned by a haulage firm which specialises in transporting “dangerous and hazardous goods” crashed into an Eden Park bridge this morning.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 10:31:17 +0100Sasha Johnson: Four men to plead not guilty over shooting
Four men charged over the shooting of black lives matter campaigner Sasha Johnson at a 30th birthday party in south London have indicated not guilty pleas.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 10:14:21 +0100Woman arrested at Everard vigil preparing for legal action
A woman who was arrested at the Clapham Common vigil for Sarah Everard is preparing to start legal action against the Metropolitan Police.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 17:53:56 +0100Four pupils positive for Covid-19 at Greenwich school
Four children have been sent home to isolate from a primary school in Eltham after testing positive for coronavirus.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 12:58:45 +0100MP wants answers over Charlton's Angerstein crossing closure
Local MP Matthew Pennycook has weighed in on the proposed closure of the Angerstein Wharf crossing, dubbed the most dangerous level crossing in south east London, by demanding Network Rail justify their decision.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 17:01:09 +0100Lithium-ion battery warning after Croydon fire
Firefighters are warning people of the dangers of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries found in electronic devices after a serious house fire in Croydon.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 15:02:09 +0100Free health checks launched at Tesco Cheam car park
Past and current smokers are being invited for a free NHS lung health check in a bid to improve earlier diagnosis of lung conditions, including cancer.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 14:07:10 +0100Hunt for car linked to Matthias Poleon shooting
A car thought to be linked to the fatal shooting of Matthias Poleon in Balham earlier this month is being sought by detectives investigating the killing.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 12:53:35 +0100St Helier GMB staff raise concerns over contract transfers
St Helier hospital have denied claims that they have "forgotten about" cleaners, caterers and porters during the coronavirus pandemic.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 12:26:39 +0100NHS professionals experiencing 'winter in June' issue advice to parents
As lockdown eases, more children are mixing and coming into contact with viruses that are usually seen in the winter months.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 12:20:02 +0100St Helier GMB staff raise concerns over contract transfers
St Helier hospital have denied claims that they have "forgotten about" cleaners, caterers and porters during the coronavirus pandemic.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 10:07:31 +0100Matt Hancock deletes Instagram post amid affair scandal
Mr Hancock Instagram story included a post urging women to get into politics as news of his 'affair' broke on Friday morning.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 09:22:52 +0100Full list of destinations you can visit from June 30
A number of sunny getaways have been added to the UK's green travel list, including Spain's Balearic Islands, Madeira, Malta and Barbados.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 09:15:47 +0100Full list of destinations you can visit from June 30
A number of sunny getaways have been added to the UK's green travel list, including Spain's Balearic Islands, Madeira, Malta and Barbados.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 08:45:18 +0100Over-18s urged to 'grab a jab' in England this weekend
Adults are being encouraged to "grab a jab" as hundreds of walk-in vaccination sites are set to open this weekend.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 08:39:00 +0100Over-18s urged to 'grab a jab' in England this weekend
Adults are being encouraged to "grab a jab" as hundreds of walk-in vaccination sites are set to open this weekend.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 08:20:10 +0100Wandsworth Police launch missing person appeal
Police are searching for a teenage girl who has been missing since Tuesday.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 18:47:22 +0100Concerns over Stanmore newsagent’s alcohol licence bid
Neighbours warned that a newsagent’s bid to sell alcohol could lead to more anti-social behaviour.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 17:12:08 +0100ESSEX: Millions stripped out of care homes after “unexpected collapse” in demand
Around £7.6 million of public funds alone have been stripped out of care homes in Essex over the past year – prompting fears that care homes may have to close down due to lack of residents.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 17:08:27 +0100Where to get a Covid-19 jab in London this weekend
Londoners are being urged to get a Covid-19 vaccine “as soon as possible” as the capital races to end lockdown restrictions.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0100Rescue centre workers shave heads for animal charity
An animal rehoming centre will have a new kennel roof and children undergoing chemotherapy will have beautiful wigs thanks to the generosity of two charity workers.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 15:44:30 +0100New H&M store opening in Harrow next month
H&M will be opening a new store in St George’s Shopping Centre in Harrow.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 15:33:33 +0100Foundation students at Uxbridge College volunteer to help end hunger
Foundation students learning skills for life, work, literacy and numeracy, are completing another successful year of volunteering and charity collections with the Hillingdon Foodbank.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 14:30:00 +0100Two arrested in connection with Borehamwood stabbing
Police have arrested two people in connection with an assault in Borehamwood.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 14:15:26 +0100Waltham Abbey Next distribution centre rejected
Councillors have voted to refuse plans to build a Next distribution centre in Waltham Abbey.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 13:20:00 +0100Police discover £150,000 cannabis factory in Borehamwood
A cannabis factory has been discovered and dismantled by police at a house in Borehamwood.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 13:03:41 +0100Man to stand trial after Elstree pig murder
A man is due to stand trial for 11 offences involving animals, including an incident that resulted in a dead pig earlier this year.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 12:32:18 +0100Grade-II listed Waltham Forest Town Hall reopens to public
Waltham Forest Town Hall has reopened following the completion of a new square – larger than Trafalgar Square.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 12:29:26 +0100Met urged to review hiring process after 'serious misconduct'
The Metropolitan Police Service has been urged to review its application and recruitment process following several high-profile incidents of “serious misconduct” involving officers.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 12:00:34 +0100Ibiza summer holidays back on for fully vaccinated Brits
Fully vaccinated Brits may no loner have to self-isolating when holidaying in Ibiza.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 11:32:31 +0100East London 'super-clinics' aim to clear surgery wait lists
King George Hospital and Queen’s Hospital are seeing hundreds of patients a day in “super-clinics” in a bid to clear their huge waiting lists.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 09:50:00 +0100Murder victim named as police reveal suspect car was later set on fire
A man who died following a stabbing in Whetstone has been named as 29-year-old Mohammad Raza Gulzar.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100Construction of Meadow Park bandstand nearing completion
The foundations for a bandstand in the park have been laid with the final structure to be installed in the coming days and weeks.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100Harrow MP criticises planning reforms after Commons debate
A Harrow MP has repeated his call for the Government to rethink major planning reforms that he believes will “gag” local objectors.