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Sun, 27 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Matt Hancock 'affair': 7 signs your partner is cheating
Relationship expert's advice on the telltale behaviour to watch out for.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Parents can claim £150 payment towards school uniform costs - how to apply
Parents spend on average between £337 and £315for each child, according to The Children’s Society.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
The Standard pub in Loughton pictured as the Royal Standard 100 years ago
The Royal Standard in Loughton is pictured above in c1922.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
The Standard pub in Loughton pictured as the Royal Standard 100 years ago
The Royal Standard in Loughton is pictured above in c1922.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Once-'inadequate' Walthamstow nursery now 'good' says Ofsted
A nursery deemed ‘inadequate’ two years ago after an inspector found unauthorised visitors could enter unchallenged has improved its rating to ‘good’.

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 18:50:44 +0100
Matt Hancock resigns as health secretary - watch his message
Downing Street said Boris Johnson has accepted Health Secretary Matt Hancock’s apology on Friday and “considered the matter closed”.

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Covid-19 expert warns of 21 coronavirus symptoms you need to be aware of
He has previously warned Brits that they need to be aware of additional symptoms not listed by the NHS.

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 14:07:30 +0100
London gets England's first hydrogen double decker buses
London will be the first city in England to put hydrogen-powered double decker buses on the streets as a new fleet is launched today.

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 13:50:52 +0100
Warning issued over 'insidious' Post Office scam which cost one victim £80,000
One victim reportedly lost £80,000 after being duped by the scam.

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 13:22:38 +0100
Where to get a Covid-19 jab in Southeast 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.

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 11:07:27 +0100
Warning 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 10:00:00 +0100
Warning 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 07:00:00 +0100
Croydon 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 +0100
All 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 +0100
Matt 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 15:58:24 +0100
Thousands of anti-lockdown protesters march in central London
Thousands of anti-lockdown protesters are marching through central London this afternoon (June 26) carrying placards and flags.

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 15:23:17 +0100
Teenager arrested after man stabbed in Greenwich
A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of stabbing a 20-year-old man during an incident in Greenwich on Thursday.

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 15:04:53 +0100
Shenley burglars steal collection of designer clothing and items
A collection of designer clothing and accessories were stolen in a burglary earlier this month.

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Planting trees fitting way for Epping to mark Queen's Platinum Jubilee
The recent widening of the pavement on the west side of Epping High Street provides the opportunity to fill the gaps in the avenue of trees which runs from the Civic Offices to St John’s Church and beyond.

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 12:16:19 +0100
Sydenham murder: Teenager stabbed to death in evening attack
Police have opened a murder investigation after a teenager was fatally stabbed in Sydenham on Friday night.

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0100
The East London pubs we've lost in Leytonstone and Wanstead
Do you remember visiting any of the pubs on this page with family or friends for a drink?

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Survey reveals reasons Essex people drive and don't walk
The ease of driving - compared with badly maintained or dangerous paths and pavements - have been cited as one of the main barriers to get people walking, according to the findings of a new consultation.

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 11:56:14 +0100
Woolwich's Elizabeth Line station now officially operated by TfL
Woolwich Elizabeth line station has been officially transferred to Transport for London (TfL), who will operate the Elizabeth line.

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 10:38:26 +0100
CQC rates Northwick Park Hospital maternity unit 'inadequate'
Northwick Park Hospital’s maternity unit has been downgraded to an ‘inadequate’ status after inspectors reported staff were being bullied and shouted at.

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Level 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 +0100
Level 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 +0100
Walthamstow 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 +0100
Low 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.

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 16:04:04 +0100
Can my children be successful if they go to a state school?
This morning I tumbled out of bed and stumbled to the kitchen, then poured myself a cup of ambition before I yawned and stretched and tried to come to life.

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 17:03:43 +0100
Where 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 +0100
How 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 +0100
Richmond 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 +0100
Met 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 +0100
New 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 +0100
Twelve 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 +0100
South 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 +0100
BTP 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 +0100
Eden 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 +0100
Sasha 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 +0100
Woman 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 +0100
Four 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 +0100
MP 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 +0100
Lithium-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 +0100
Free 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 +0100
Hunt 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 +0100
St 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 +0100
NHS 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 +0100
St 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 +0100
Matt 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 +0100
Full 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.



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