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Sat, 10 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Map: London locations where The Rolling Stones lived and played
We've mapped the London locations where The Rolling Stones live and played.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon health bosses urge people to get Covid vaccination
Health bosses in Croydon are urging adults to get vaccinated against Covid-19 as cases in the borough continue to rise.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Wayne Couzens could die in jail for Sarah Everard murder
Wayne Couzens could spend the rest of his life behind bars for the kidnap, rape and murder of Sarah Everard in Clapham.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0100
London crime: Violence leaves four teenagers dead
A number of people, including teenagers as young as 15, have become victims to a wave of violent incidents which has swept across south east London in the past week.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Review: The ultimate spot to watch the Euros and Wimbledon
Looking for a new space to enjoy a drink whilst watching the Euros and the Wimbledon Championships? Then this might be the place for you.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 00:10:00 +0100
Side effect of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines added to official list
Myocarditis refers to inflammation of the heart muscle, and pericarditis is inflammation of the outer lining of the heart.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 09:58:08 +0100
Ickenham teacher publishes second book in fantasy trilogy
AN Ickenham teacher is celebrating the publication of her second novel.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
East London motoring business pictured a century ago
Pictured above is a scene on The Ridgeway in Chingford in the mid-1920s showing The Beechwood Engineering & Coach Plating Co.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 19:02:24 +0100
Gareth Southgate lookalike pictured ahead of England Euro final
A Gareth Southgate lookalike is being bombarded with messages ahead of England's Euro 2020 final.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 17:03:37 +0100
Flying Ant Day: Met Office map shows ants in London
A Met Office map of London shows swarms of flying ants.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 16:37:32 +0100
Pair found guilty of double murder near school in Mill Hill
Two men have been found guilty of carrying out a double murder near a school following a dispute over a £15,000 debt.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 16:30:00 +0100
Radlett man told to pay £118,000 after losing High Court case
A homeowner who challenged planning regulations after his self-build project became unauthorised has been ordered to pay nearly £120,000 in a community infrastructure tax by a High Court judge.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 15:22:22 +0100
Londoners urged not to be ‘complacent’ about terror threat
Londoners have been urged not to be ‘complacent’ about terror threat in capital.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 15:17:07 +0100
Croydon campaigners fight to save 'incredibly ugly' library in South Norwood
Hundreds are begging Croydon Council not to demolish South Norwood Library.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Sidcup school faces closure leaving hundreds in limbo
Hundreds of children could be displaced from Benedict House Prep School after its Sidcup site was approved by disposal.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 10:47:19 +0100
Wayne Couzens pleads guilty to Sarah Everard murder
A Metropolitan Police officer has pleaded guilty to murdering Sarah Everard in a case that has caused widespread shock and outrage.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 15:24:29 +0100
South London hospitals treating 100 Covid patients
South London hospitals are 100 patients for Covid-19 as cases rise but only 32 patients are on ventilators.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 12:23:33 +0100
Woman assaulted with watering can at Allum Lane Cemetery
Police are investigating an assault at a cemetery earlier this month.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 11:48:50 +0100
Lidl blame empty shelves on Brexit and lorry driver shortage in UK
Lidl has blamed empty shelves at some of its stores on 'disruptions to supply chain networks' and Brexit.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 10:27:54 +0100
London crime: Two arrests after deaths of teens
Police are continuing to question two people in relation to separate stabbings just hours apart which claimed the lives of two teenagers in London.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 13:31:05 +0100
Multiple officers investigated over Sarah Everard fallout
At least 12 serving police officers are being investigated over their conduct in relation to policing and the murder of Sarah Everard.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 15:57:57 +0100
Girl's tears at being handed Mount's England shirt go viral
A Bromley girl whose response to being handed Mason Mount’s England shirt at Wembley after their win against Denmark went viral has no plans to “sell or wash it”.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 14:33:53 +0100
'Scary' crowds and a festival vibe as Merton hosts Wimbledon
Normally a summer tradition in the borough of Merton, Wimbledon was sorely missed by many in 2020 after falling victim to the pandemic, but you could say that's made this year's return all the sweeter.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 14:27:50 +0100
'Scary' crowds and a festival vibe as Merton hosts Wimbledon
Normally a summer tradition in the borough of Merton, Wimbledon was sorely missed by many in 2020 after falling victim to the pandemic, but you could say that's made this year's return all the sweeter.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 12:03:03 +0100
Woolwich: Tamim Ian's school 'devastated' by fatal stabbing
Staff and pupils at the school attended by a teenager fatally stabbed in Woolwich were “devastated” to hear of his death.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 11:48:31 +0100
Three foxes found killed or injured in Foots Cray Meadows
Three foxes have been found either dead or severely injured in a woodland area in Bexley.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 10:59:49 +0100
Cyclist rushed to hospital after being by van in Lewisham
A woman has been rushed to a major trauma centre following a crash outside Lewisham hospital.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 09:19:40 +0100
Euro 2020: Schools and workplaces can open late after England final
It comes as the Prime Minister faces increasing pressure to declare an emergency bank holiday of the Three Lions can pull off a historic victory.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 08:25:00 +0100
Curry house offering free Vindaloos if England win Euros
An Indian restaurant chain is offering customers free vindaloo curries if England win the Euro 2020 final.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 16:40:11 +0100
Met Office updates chances of a July heatwave in London
A potential heatwave could hit London in time for lockdown restrictions easing.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 15:39:45 +0100
Croydon business school links with Bath Spa Uni
A business school in Croydon has announced a partnership with Bath Spa University that will let residents in the borough study business degrees while staying in south London.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 14:19:09 +0100
Man fined for dumping waste after resident tip-off in Merton
A MAN has been fined £1,000 for dumping waste on private land in Raynes Park following a trial at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court last week.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 14:06:38 +0100
Plan for Jobs: Kemi Badenoch visits Diamond Riding Centre
It has been exactly one year since the government announced its Plan for Jobs which includes furlough and kickstart schemes.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 11:38:55 +0100
Two arrested on suspicion of robbery in Carshalton
Police have launched an investigation following an assault in Carshalton on Thursday ( July 8).

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 17:30:15 +0100
EastEnders BBC set in Borehamwood broken into
The EastEnders set in Borehamwood was broken into by two intruders who later filmed themselves re-enacting a famous scene from the soap.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 17:23:02 +0100
Redbridge Council advises government to drop new school plan
Redbridge Council wants to halt plans for two new schools in the borough as a sharp drop in pupils threatens existing schools’ finances.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 17:21:40 +0100
Watch England Italy final live at Barnet FC's The Hive
Are you struggling to find a pub to watch the Euros final on Sunday?

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 17:05:37 +0100
No plans for kidney dialysis at new Whipps Cross hospital
Treatment units for almost 300 patients with kidney failure are not included in plans for the new Whipps Cross Hospital.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 16:48:22 +0100
Princess Alexandra hospital communications team up for national awards
The communications team at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust has been shortlisted twice for national awards.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 16:09:34 +0100
TfL scraps plans to punish Covid absences after July 19
Tube bosses have backed down from controversial plans to discipline staff who are absent due to Covid-19 after lockdown eases on July 19.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 15:03:30 +0100
Crime: Men convicted for east London fire killing
Two men who burned down a makeshift hut as its occupants lay sleeping inside, have been jailed after one victim died and another was left with serious burns.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 14:50:48 +0100
Harry Kane's former coach on the striker ahead of Sunday's final
Harry Kane helped England come from behind to beat Denmark and reach the final of Euro 2020 on Wednesday, but the forward’s role in the victory came as no surprise to former coach Dave Bricknell.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 14:49:30 +0100
Harry Kane's former coach on the striker ahead of Sunday's final
Harry Kane helped England come from behind to beat Denmark and reach the final of Euro 2020 on Wednesday, but the forward’s role in the victory came as no surprise to former coach Dave Bricknell.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 14:42:59 +0100
Lamborghini visit inspires budding engineers at Harlow school
There’s nothing like a supercar to inspire children to focus on their studies.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 14:00:55 +0100
England's Declan Rice's Euro final message for Harlow kids
England Euros hero Declan Rice has let pupils at a Harlow school know they can come in late on Monday morning to let the stay up for the final.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 13:17:55 +0100
35-home Chigwell High Road plan looks set for approval
Councillors will decide whether to green light plans to build 35 new homes in Chigwell.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 13:21:47 +0100
New deacon appointed to Yiewsley church
SIX new clergy have joined churches in the Willesden area of Brent, Harrow, Ealing and Hillingdon after being ordained as deacons.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 13:15:14 +0100
Ealing Mini Mile sells out in month
THE Ealing Mini Mile has sold out. The Ealing Half Marathon’s annual children’s event is full following its official launch in June.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 13:11:07 +0100
Ealing children’s nurse shines after vital COVID-19 work
NURSING lecturer Rohit Sagoo, from the University of West London in Ealing, is a finalist in the Leadership category of the RCN Nursing Awards.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 12:33:13 +0100
Richard Okorogheye disappearance: Police misconduct notices
Two Met Police officers have been served misconduct notices for potential failings in the investigation of the disappearance of Richard Okorogheye.



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