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Thu, 12 Aug 2021 09:21:18 +0100GCSE results day 2021: Live updates from south London
-Thousands of pupils are finding out their GCSE results across south London -Exams were cancelled for the second year in a row, so grades have been determined by teachers -A spike in grades is predicted after a leap in top marks at A-level earlier th...
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 09:08:47 +0100Olympic cycling star Ethan Hayter visits Herne Hill
South London's silver medal-winning cyclist Ethan Hayter has urged young people to take up the sport as he praised Team GB's success at the Olympic Games in Tokyo.
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 08:57:55 +0100Kent A21 reopens after dramatic fuel tanker fire
The A21 has reopened after a fuel tanker went up in flames on the busy dual carriageway, causing a 15-hour closure.
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 08:26:59 +0100Kent Police release CCTV after robberies in Dartford
Police have released CCTV of a man as part of an investigation into a string of robberies and assaults in Dartford.
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100TFL: Work on Deptford leg of cycle route to begin
Work on the latest stage of south east London’s first major protected cycle route is starting in Deptford next week.
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100Oddbox: London's wonky fruit & veg scheme
Oddbox: The wonky fruit & veg box scheme blossoming across London.
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100Dad left 'embarrassed' after stop and search in Lidl
A father said he was left "humiliated" in front of his two-year-old daughter after he was allegedly accused of stealing from a supermarket.
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 09:39:11 +0100GCSE results day: How grades were decided and how to appeal explained
Teachers in England have been required to consider a range of evidence, including mock exams, coursework, and in-class assessments.
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 09:39:49 +0100GCSE results across south east London listed by school
School students across south east London are collecting GCSE results which have been determined by teachers after this summer’s exams were cancelled.
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100GCSE results day in south London: How did you do?
Students will be finding out their GCSE results today.
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100London crime: People on the Met Police wanted list
London’s most wanted people and what they are accused of.
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100What is kennel cough? Symptoms as cases high in London
There are a high number of kennel cough cases in London – so here are the symptoms you need to look out for and advice on how to prevent and treat the virus.
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100Woolwich Ferry dispute talks with TfL and Unite break down
Crunch talks to resolve the long-running Woolwich Ferry rep vicitimisation dispute took place on Tuesday, August 10 between TfL and Unite the union.
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100Purley school Reedham Park school on sale for £1 million
A Purley prep school is on sale for £1 million following its closure last summer.
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100Croydon university will open from September
Students who received their A Level results will be getting ready to start their courses at Croydon’s new university.
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100Three new festivals to take place on Clapham Common
Lambeth Council is set to rake in £300,000 by allowing three new festivals on Clapham Common.
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100How I felt after attending my first post-COVID gathering
If you’ve never been to Jalsa Salana UK then you’re missing out because it’s the highlight of the year.
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 10:43:24 +0100Marcus Rashford's plea over unclaimed food vouchers in London
Families eligible for free food vouchers across south east London are not claiming them.
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 11:57:51 +0100Sun forecast for London as 'month of rain' falls in 10 days
Parts of the UK have been battered by a month of rainfall in just the first 10 days of August, forecasters say.
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 11:53:43 +0100Churchill Theatre Bromley reopening this weekend
Bromley’s Churchill Theatre is opening its doors for the first time since the start of the pandemic this weekend, kicking off a packed summer programme.
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 11:31:11 +0100The prison sentences UK's teenage murderers will serve
The prison sentences UK's teenage murderers will serve.
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 14:49:19 +0100Steve Coogan stars ITV series about Stephen Lawrence probe
Steve Coogan is starring in a new ITV drama about the investigation into Stephen Lawrence’s death airing later this month.
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 12:44:41 +0100Swanscombe play area closed after vandals pour paint
A children’s play area in a Swanscombe park was closed after vandals poured black paint down a slide and over other equipment.
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 10:38:45 +0100Gorillaz return with free concert for NHS workers at O2 arena
Gorillaz returned to the stage with a free concert for NHS workers and their families at Greenwich's O2 area.
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100Randox: Overflowing Covid test box pictured in Sutton
Members of the public have shared their frustrations after a picture of an overflowing coronavirus test drop-off box in Sutton was posted online.
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100Inspectors upgrade emergency department at PRUH
The emergency department at Orpington’s Princess Royal University Hospital has been upgraded from ‘inadequate’ to ‘requires improvement’ following an inspection.
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 18:08:14 +0100Emergency work to cause weekend train disruption in Croydon
Emergency repairs will bring disruption to to trains through East Croydon station this weekend, National Rail have announced.
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 14:54:12 +0100Homeless charity help hundreds across south west London
A charity has spoken on how they supported hundreds of homeless people in south west London during the pandemic.
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 13:59:47 +0100Pensioner hospitalised after Carshalton crash
A man has been arrested after an elderly woman was struck by a van on Carshalton High Street.
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 13:17:08 +0100Fate of Tooting Triangle to be decided in a public inquiry
The future of the Tooting Triangle development will go to a public inquiry.
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 13:01:26 +0100Pedestrian hurt in Twickenham car crash
A pedestrian was hurt in a car crash in Twickenham this morning (Wednesday, August 11) that brought road closures and traffic disruption to the area.
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 12:58:07 +0100Revealed: Love Island Aaron Simpson's football career
One of Love Island's latest bombshells turns out to have played for Sutton United...
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 12:07:40 +0100How this woman's cancer journey helped shape her career
A cancer survivor is now qualified as a junior doctor after doing work experience at the Royal Marsden hospital who supported her through life-saving treatment.
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100'Sense of calm' as Surrey care home adopts kittens
A care home in Surrey have welcomed a new sense of calm brought to residents after adopting two kittens recently.
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 17:49:02 +0100Dad stabbed in Chingford defending 14-year-old daughter
A dad has been stabbed to death defending his teenage daughter from a group of boys who were harassing her, according to neighbours.
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 16:28:38 +0100Harrow shoppers are leading the retail bounce back in UK
Harrow shoppers appear to be leading the UK retail bounce back, new figures reveal.
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 15:33:48 +0100London Covid cases: Rates fall in most south east boroughs
The latest case rates have been released for every local authority in England, and show that in most areas, Covid-19 cases are on the up again.
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 14:28:59 +0100William Low Trust donates thousands for brain tumour research
A brain tumour charity set after a 17-year-old boy from Pinner died is funding a significant amount to new research finding a cure for the disease.
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 11:47:29 +010016-year-old Barnet student offered place at Oxford University
A 16-year-old boy who took his A-levels early has been offered a place at Oxford University.
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 11:25:00 +0100Ongar Road: Biker killed and passenger injured after crash near Fyfield
A motorcyclist has died and a female passenger has been left with "life-changing" injuries following a crash.
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 09:23:01 +0100RSPCA issue urgent warning over animal safety fears this summer
Animals are facing a hazardous summer, as lockdown eases and more people are out enjoying a staycation, the charity warns.
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +0100Epping Forest & Harlow Community Transport volunteer appeal
A community bus scheme for people living in rural areas of Epping and Harlow is back up and running after nearly a year of offering an adapted service -and is appealing for volunteers.
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 10:49:05 +0100Charlton Manor school minibus found stripped after theft
A mini bus with pictures of children all over it has been found completely stripped out after being stolen from a primary school.
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 10:31:45 +0100How many Covid cases are there in Merton?
The number of coronavirus cases in Merton increased by 82 in the last 24 hours.
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0100Haringey leader writes to Boris Johnson calling for cash for Tottenham
The leader of Haringey Council has urged the Prime Minister to help "level up" Tottenham ten years on from the riots.
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 09:40:00 +0100School in Epping sees boost in number of top grades in A-levels
A school has praised its sixth form students following a leap in top grades.
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 09:43:11 +0100Enfield schools celebrate A-level results
Sixth-formers across the country have received their A-level results, which have been determined by teachers after this summer’s exams were cancelled.
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 09:27:47 +0100Chigwell school celebrates A-level results
A headteacher has said he is “exceptionally proud” of his students after achieving “fantastic results” in their A-levels.
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 07:50:00 +0100Council to push for tube line extension to Harlow
Councillors are pressing for a tube station to be built in Harlow after the town’s council confirmed it will lobby for an extension of the Central line and London Transport Zones.
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 07:25:00 +0100Police launch murder probe after stabbing at Lordship Rec Ground
A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a 16-year-old boy in hospital nine days after he was found stabbed in a park.