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Fri, 30 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Brits told to prepare for 40C summer temperatures across the UK
The UK is starting to see increasingly extreme temperatures and it is unlikely to change.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Orpington: MP slams plans to redraw constituency boundaries
Orpington’s MP has claimed plans to redraw the constituency’s boundaries would weaken the voices of residents and create a “bizarre divide.”

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
London councils ranked by Ombudsman complaints upheld
Councils across south London have been ranked by the number of valid complaints residents have made against them.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 09:22:47 +0100
Man in his 20s arrested after fatal stabbing in Greenwich
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following a stabing in Greenwich.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 08:33:23 +0100
Lambeth Council abuse survivors urge others to seek help
Families affected by the Lambeth Council abuse scandal have spoken out after suffering in silence for decades.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 07:51:21 +0100
Manhunt after person shoved off train in Raynes Park
Police have launched a manhunt after a man pushed a person off a train at Raynes Park railway station.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 09:26:26 +0100
M1 Edgware: Junction closed after crash
Drivers are facing delays on their morning commute after a crash on a busy motorway.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 08:50:41 +0100
The amount of Covid cases recorded in Corydon
The number of coronavirus cases in Croydon increased by 149 in the last 24 hours – and one more death was recorded.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Families move into new homes after multi-million pound council revamp of shopping parade
FAMILIES have moved into new homes after the council regenerated property in a multi-million project.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
IN PICTURES: Families and VIP celebrate unveiling of new hospice playground area
FAMILIES and special guests joined together to mark the unveiling of a new hospice play area.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Colliers Wood councillor moves to Italy but won't give up his seat
A South London councillor has defended his move to Italy around 1,000 miles away from the ward he represents.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Letter: We like new Bromley roundabout at dangerous junction
The new double roundabout on the A224, Court Road, Orpington has attracted some criticism.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Lit Clapham: The new club which hit the scene on Freedom Day
Clapham is home to a new bar and club – and it’s making weekends in the area ‘lit’.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Was Blic Forsythe killed because he knew about Lambeth paedophile ring?
Police investigated the murder of a man suspected to have been killed because he was about to expose a paedophile ring in Lambeth.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Pop-up cinema in Beckenham Place Park's sunset screenings
A pop-up cinema is screening classic British films after sunset in Beckenham Place Park this summer.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 10:46:28 +0100
Crystal Palace: Poundstretcher worker attacked in store
A Crystal Palace Poundstretcher employee suffered “significant” injuries when he was attacked by a man wielding a hatchet.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 11:26:00 +0100
RNLI hit back over migrant Channel rescues as crews face abuse
Mr Dowie said the sea charity was “doing the right thing” by going to people’s aid, regardless of their reason for being in the water.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 11:56:39 +0100
Covid pandemic 'pretty much over' in UK, coronavirus expert says
It comes as Boris Johnson stressed the need for caution despite recent falls in the number of coronavirus cases,

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Morrisons is offering FREE meals for kids over school holidays
With schools now breaking up across the country, Morrisons is helping out busy parents by letting kids eat free at its cafes all day, every day.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 15:39:05 +0100
Armed thug who posed as Amazon delivery driver jailed
An armed thug from Lee who posed as an Amazon delivery driver before a pointing shotgun at his victim who then wrestled him to the ground has been jailed.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 14:47:48 +0100
Gravesend pair jailed after police respond to stolen phone ad
Two Gravesend robbers were jailed after a police sergeant responded to their advert for a stolen phone, arresting one of them on the spot.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Met Police reveal London's most wanted people
Met Police reveal London's most wanted people.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 13:19:25 +0100
Talks to avoid four-day August London Tube strikes over pay
Last-ditch talks are to be held in a bid to avert strikes by London Underground drivers which threaten travel disruption as more people return to work following the easing of Covid restrictions.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 12:35:40 +0100
Delays after M25 closed by 'serious' crash near Bluewater
There are delays on the M25 near Bluewater following a serious crash.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 12:04:42 +0100
Police probed over Whatsapp jokes about Katie Price's son
Eight police officers based in Bexleyheath are being probed over “sick” comments made about Katie Price’s disabled son Harvey in a WhatsApp group, according to reports.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Bexley Council changes policy after overcharging
Bexley Council have agreed to change their policy for charging for social care after people in the borough were found to have paid "over the odds."

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 10:46:09 +0100
Wimbledon residents 'penalised' for living on school street
Residents living on a road in Wimbledon have been slapped with £130 fines for driving in and out of their own street.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 08:55:57 +0100
Erith woman treated to 5-day trip after shielding from Covid
A woman who is living "through and beyond cancer" says her hope has been boosted since receiving support from a charity.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Sutton dad reaches £11k in challenge for Reverse Rett
A devoted father has raised thousands of pounds in a desperate bid to find a cure for his daughter's rare disorder.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Man horrified at finding a rodent in Wandsworth Sainsbury's
A man has spoken of his horror after seeing a rat in a Sainsbury's Superstore in Wandsworth.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 20:00:55 +0100
Haringey Council against Luxury Leisure Green Lanes gaming bid
A plan for a gambling venue close to three schools in one of London’s most deprived areas has been condemned by health chiefs.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 19:49:38 +0100
Waltham Forest's Blackhorse Lane to be Creative Enterprise Zone
London’s creative sector is to receive a £3 million boost to support its recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has announced.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 19:31:13 +0100
Harrow Council owes more than £1m in council tax refunds
More than 4,000 people in Harrow are owed council tax refunds, with the council hoarding cash worth more than £1 million. 

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 18:42:24 +0100
Barnet Council Labour and Conservatives clash over crime
Councillors have clashed over how best to tackle violent crime and antisocial behaviour in Barnet.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 17:31:07 +0100
Teenager jailed after fatal Northwick Park stabbing over drugs
A teenage boy has been jailed for life after fatally stabbing another teenager over a row regarding payment for drugs.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 17:28:46 +0100
Missing woman Louise Kam last seen in Borehamwood
Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a woman who has gone missing and was last seen in Borehamwood.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 16:06:51 +0100
Stanley Road Edmonton: Woman to stand trial for murder
A WOMAN is set to stand trial charged with murder after a man was found dead in a home.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 15:52:09 +0100
Art dealer jailed for stealing more than £1m
An art dealer who stole more than £1 million to fund her “lavish” lifestyle has been jailed for three-and-a-half years.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 15:32:56 +0100
Mansfield Park Chingford: Bearded dragon dumped in a park
A bearded dragon was found "cold, weak and unresponsive" after being dumped in a park in a shoebox.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 15:32:11 +0100
Fire at Travelodge hotel in Cricklewood Broadway
A team of 40 firefighters have tackled a fire in a hotel this afternoon which destroyed a car.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 15:16:58 +0100
Vegan Market Co coming to Enfield on August 8
A popular vegan market aiming to make veganism more accessible is set to return to Enfield.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 14:49:40 +0100
Cottage Loaf pub Loughton: Man suffers head injury after attack
A man suffered a head injury after being punched in the face outside a pub.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 14:05:06 +0100
10 people fined more than £9K for large amounts of flytipping in Epping Forest
TEN people have been fined more than £9,000 for illegally dumping large amounts of rubbish in Epping Forest – including residents who had paid firms to irresponsibly disposed of their waste.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 12:56:30 +0100
'Solar panels must be on homes, industrial and commercial buildings by 2050'
Solar panels should be installed on every available roof on domestic, industrial and commercial buildings by 2050, to help Essex meet its environmental targets.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 11:54:47 +0100
Epping Forest Council considering electric car free parking
Free parking for electric cars and installing charging points in lampposts are among strategy suggestions made by Epping Forest District Council’s new environmental advisory group this week.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 11:37:31 +0100
Suffolk Police hunt for criminal linked to south east London
Suffolk Police are hunting for a man who didn’t return to his meeting point after a temporary release from prison.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 11:14:32 +0100
Coronavirus numbers in Merton are falling
After weeks of “sky high” coronavirus numbers in Merton cases are finally falling.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 11:13:37 +0100
Harlow Council bosses decide cut bin collections to help clear backlog
Harlow Council and Veolia have taken the decision to suspend food waste collections in order to focus on catching up on other missed collections across the town.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 11:10:14 +0100
Wandsworth has highest Covid infection rate in London
Wandsworth is the borough with the highest infection rate in London.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 11:10:40 +0100
Number of Covid cases and deaths in Epping rising - official figures show
The number of coronavirus cases in Epping Forest increased by 48 in the last 24 hours, official figures show – and one more death was recorded.



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