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Wed, 14 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
More than 900 London buildings could have fire safety defects
The scale of London’s building safety crisis has been laid bare.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Freedom Day: Full list of Covid restrictions ending on July 19
Most Covid restrictions will be scrapped - but the Prime Minister urged the public to adopt a cautious approach.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 08:12:53 +0100
Covid rates rise in south east London as 'freedom day' looms
Covid infection rates have continued to rise across south east London with the full removal of restrictions less than a week away.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 07:24:02 +0100
Mask wearing to remain compulsory on TfL after July 19
Sadiq Khan has asked Transport for London to enforce the use of mask wearing on buses and trains as a “condition of carriage”, even after legal restrictions have been lifted.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Bromley: Ora Nightclub to reopen as Liberation
A Bromley nightclub is set to reopen under a new name after the remaining coronavirus restrictions are lifted.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Sainsbury’s recall vegan food product as it contains meat
Sainsbury’s Love Your Veg Butternut Squash & Lentil Lasagne contains pork, beef and milk.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Kia Mena Montessori: Thieves ransack Beckenham nursery
An appeal has been launched after a Beckenham nursery was ransacked in the aftermath of England’s defeat in the Euros final.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
New images of dead foxes at Foots Cray Meadows
More distressing images have emerged of foxes found dead and fatally injured at Foots Cray Meadows in Bexley.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Autistic boy in Croydon goes 15 months without school
A Croydon mum has spoken out after her son who has special needs was left without a school place for over a year.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 09:39:34 +0100
Daniel Robinson and Sons staff fundraise for Isabel Hospice
Thirteen colleagues from six branches of independent funeral directors Daniel Robinson and Sons raised more than £1,800 for Isabel Hospice when they took part in a 10 kilometre run.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 09:35:54 +0100
New storage centre opens on Oxford Road, Uxbridge
A BIG Yellow storage centre has opened on the Oxford Road, Uxbridge.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 09:29:30 +0100
Jimmy's Family Contact Centre in Buckhurst Hill closes
A centre which allowed children to safely meet with parents who had split up at a neutral venue has closed its doorts after 25 years of service.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 09:23:38 +0100
Iron Age coins found at HS2 dig in Hillingdon
ARCHAEOLOGISTS working on the HS2 rail line have uncovered a rare set of Iron Age potins, an early version of the coin, dating back to the 1st Century BC.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 09:15:26 +0100
The Owl and Three Colts publican decries Covid vaccine passports
A publican has declared his businesses will not demand vaccine passports of patrons regardless of the Government’s advice.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 08:29:18 +0100
Redbridge teacher wins Jack Petchey Foundation lockdown award
A teacher has been honoured for her efforts to help students working from home over the pandemic.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Planned road closures in and around Epping Forest from Monday
The closure of a road in Epping Forest that is due to last for more than a month is set to start from Monday.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon Social Enterprise receives national recognition
GLL, the charitable social enterprise that operates nine sports and leisure facilities on behalf of Croydon Borough Council, has been recognised as one of the UK’s Top 100 social enterprises in the NatWest SE100 Index 2021.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Lambda variant- how dangerous is the coronavirus strain?
The World Health Organisation say the lambda variant has been found in 29 countries so far and some cases have been confirmed in the UK.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 20:09:03 +0100
Waterstones will ask customers to wear face masks after July 19
Bookshop chain Waterstones has said it will still encourage customers to wear masks and social distance in its stores after July 19.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 19:30:30 +0100
TFL: London Tube workers to hold four 24-hour strikes
London Underground staff will hold a series of strikes in a row over Night Tube drivers.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 11:30:54 +0100
What is OPON? New social media app designed to ban faceless trolls
A brand new social media app OPON has been designed by a footballer to block out faceless trolls.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 16:15:01 +0100
Met Office: London temperatures to hit 29C during heatwave
The Met Office said a heatwave will take place in London in the coming days.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 10:11:17 +0100
South west London hit with flash floods
Pictures show torrential rain across areas including south west London, causing a number of London train and tube stations to close.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 15:35:34 +0100
Lewisham council plans to triple parking fees for diesel drivers
Some diesel drivers using short-stay parking in Lewisham will have to pay nearly triple from October.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Dog seen in clouds above Eltham lifts 'grumpy' mood
England fans up and down the country are hurting after last night's nail-biting defeat to Italy at the Euro 2020 final.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 15:22:13 +0100
Beckenham man jailed for supplying over £1million of drugs
A man responsible for the distribution of more than a million pounds worth of drugs has been jailed.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
South east London boroughs ranked on 'health' of streets
South east London boroughs has been ranked in annual survey measuring how healthy their streets are for cyclists and pedestrians.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Eastenders writer walks miles for the Miscarriage Association
A Bexley couple who have been devastated by miscarriages are walking 21 miles to channel their grief.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 11:19:01 +0100
Helicopter circles Eltham in search of missing elderly man
A helicopter has been circling Eltham in search of a “vulnerable” elderly man who is missing from home.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 13:55:03 +0100
St Mungo's: Striking staff protest 'bullying' culture
Striking maintenance staff at a homeless charity in Lewisham protested a “bullying culture” amid claims staff grievances with senior management have been ignored.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 09:34:27 +0100
Second man arrested over fatal stabbing of teenager in Vauxhall
A 37-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder by detectives investigating the fatal stabbing of teenager Keane Flynn-Harling.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 10:07:54 +0100
TFL: London bus service demand review postponed to September
A planned review that business and transport groups warned would lead to bus service cuts in London has been postponed until September.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 12:15:47 +0100
Taco Bell to give away free food after England’s Euro 2020 loss
All day on Taco Tuesday (13th July), from any of its 63 restaurants, Brits will be able to claim a delicious free taco.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 11:37:01 +0100
Londoner condemns 'disgusting' Heathrow quarantine
A Twickenham man has spoken out about his ‘nightmare’ experience quarantining in a government approved covid hotel.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 12:25:37 +0100
Lambda variant: How dangerous is the Covid strain?
The World Health Organisation say the lambda variant has been found in 29 countries so far and some cases have been confirmed in the UK.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 09:56:37 +0100
Doctors urge Boris Johnson not to ease lockdown restrictions
The British Medical Association (BMA) has spoken out the lockdown announcement saying that it could lead to “potentially devastating consequences” .

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 10:04:32 +0100
Tower block could be built in Croydon as council faces legal battle
A developer behind plans for a 29-storey tower block in Croydon town centre has vowed to fight a refusal decision.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 09:44:28 +0100
Ex-easyJet pilot creates display at RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival
Ex-easyJet pilot Felicity O’Rourke sparked controversy with her garden design of a crashed aircraft in a field of wheat.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 09:30:33 +0100
Two held after fatal stabbing of youth in Croydon
Two men have been arrested following the fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old boy in Croydon, south London.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 10:14:00 +0100
DVLA issues warning to driving licence holders in the UK
The DVLA has issued a warning to all drivers in the UK.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 14:54:44 +0100
Curzon Goldsmiths cinema permanently closes to public
Curzon Goldsmiths, one of just two cinemas in borough of Lewisham, is closing to the public.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 11:50:40 +0100
Ten-year-old girl dies after being hit by car in Dartford
A ten-year-old girl has died after being hit by a car while walking on a street in Dartford.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 16:35:27 +0100
Children will receive free school meals this summer, says Council
The Council has announced it will extend its free school meal scheme for the summer holidays.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 16:13:59 +0100
Beddington Lane reopens after gas leak repairs
Beddington Lane has reopened after months of closure due to 'historical' leaks in the area.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 15:22:01 +0100
UK Weather: pictures show Raynes Park after flash flooding
Pictures show scenes in Raynes Park after flash flooding hit areas across the UK on Monday.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 13:22:35 +0100
Appeal in search for missing Wandsworth girl
Police are appealing to the public for help in their search for a teenage girl reported missing in Wandsworth.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 13:20:25 +0100
Appeal in search for missing Wandsworth girl
Police are appealing to the public for help in their search for a teenage girl reported missing from her home in Wandsworth.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 12:37:42 +0100
Croydon girl meets Prince Harry in WellChild ceremony
A Croydon girl’s dreams have come true after meeting Prince Harry at a charity garden party last week.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 12:06:32 +0100
Temporary Jobcentre launches in Morden
A NEW jobcentre has opened in Morden in a bid to help jobseekers access more support and opportunities.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 11:28:34 +0100
Police appeal after man approaches teenager in Morden
Police are investigating a report of sexual harassment after a teenager was followed by a man on a bike in Morden Hall Park on the weekend.



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