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Tue, 17 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100Family of boy born with two rare syndromes raise funds PRUH
The family of a boy who was born with two extremely rare syndromes are raising money for PRUH in appreciation of the “incredible” treatment he received there.
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100Bexley boy helps coaching Canada to Tokyo Olympic gold
A "Bexley boy born and bred" has spoken about his joy and pride after winning a gold medal with the Canadian women's team this summer, with the success hopefully inspiring generations to come.
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100South east London and north Kent killers jailed in 2021
The UK spent the first half of 2021 largely in lockdown, as coronavirus brought society to a halt.
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100Lidl opens new store in Epsom
The Mayor of Epsom and Ewell opened a new Lidl supermarket on Upper High Street in Epsom recently.
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100Man who contested Richmond Park fine to pay even more
A man who contested a parking fine that he picked up in Richmond Park now faces one over ten times the amount of the original penalty charge.
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100Protests against festivals planned at Clapham Common
An environmental group have staged a ‘picnic protest’ to dispute three festivals that will take place this summer on Clapham Common.
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100Mother launches petition after daughter is stillborn
A heartbroken mum whose baby was stillborn has launched a campaign to raise awareness over reduced fetal movements.
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 09:21:20 +0100Town centre paddling pool to re-open after repair works are completed
A POPULAR town centre paddling pool is set to re-opening after specialist repair works have been completed.
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100Annual summer show event hailed a success by organisers and councillors
AN annual summer show event has been hailed a success by organisers and councillors.
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100Have your say on newly extended and improved high street pavements
FAMILIES and shoppers are urged to give their views on the newly extended pavements.
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100Bromley size 20 optician now a UK Calendar Girls finalist
A mum from Hayes is in the UK Calendar Girls final after she underwent a transformation from a size 20 optician’s manager lacking in body confidence to a model.
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100Why separation and divorce should be a civilised affair
If you are experiencing the anxiety and loss of a relationship ending and suffering sleepless nights worrying about the future, you are not alone.
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100District Line and South Western Train secret link revealed
Did you know that there is a South Western train that runs on the District Line? If not, you're probably not alone.
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100Netflix reveal new TV series and films coming this week
Here is the list of new Netflix releases this week including TV shows, Netflix originals, films and documentaries.
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100Asda, lasminute.com and more offer incentives for Brits to get Covid vaccine
More than three quarters of British adults are now vaccinated, but the government is hoping to encourage more young adults to come forward.
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100Asda, lasminute.com and more offer incentives for Brits to get Covid vaccine
More than three quarters of British adults are now vaccinated, but the government is hoping to encourage more young adults to come forward.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 16:21:17 +0100Tesco to open its first 'just walk out' store in London
Tesco have created what is set to be its first public-facing store with cashierless technology, meaning customers can 'just walk out' without paying at a till.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 15:03:35 +0100Fox and Firkin pub to establish brewery in nearby building
A popular Lewisham pub is planning to establish a brewery in a nearby building to supply itself.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 13:56:25 +0100Dartford FC warns of bans for behaviour after St Albans win
A 'small majority' of fans of Dartford FC have been threatened with bans after "constant bad language and behaviour" boiled over on Saturday, with some of the supporters stepping on to the pitch.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 12:05:32 +0100Camberwell healer accused of selling Covid ‘protection kits’
A south London faith healer has appeared in court accused of selling “plague protection kits” as a bogus cure for Covid-19.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 08:02:39 +0100Chelsea show garden to be moved to mental health unit
A Chelsea show garden is set to be moved to a mother and baby unit in Dartford after the event.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 12:56:28 +0100Rolt Street in Deptford closed to traffic and parking
Work to create a “pedestrian and cycle zone” on a Deptford Street, closing it partially to traffic and parking, is complete.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 11:23:32 +0100HSE: Dartford skip firm fined heavily after worker injury
A skip hire company in Dartford has been heavily fined and the managing director sentenced after a worker was hit by a 21-tonne loading shovel, suffering life-changing injuries.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 10:34:15 +0100Brixton: Police in bio-hazard gear raid property for drugs
Police officers in bio-hazard suits and breathing apparatus raided a property in south London as part of a police investigation into drug supply.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100Daughter's dismay as growth hides mum's West Norwood grave
A daughter visiting her parents’ graves was devastated to find her mum’s was so overgrown she could barely see it.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 20:29:25 +0100Extinction Rebellion target Barclays in New Malden
Activists with Extinction Rebellion (XR) targeted the now closed branch of Barclays bank in New Malden this weekend to highlight the bank's links to the fossil fuel industry and the climate crisis.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 18:32:20 +0100Tributes paid to former councillor Kathy Tracey
Tributes have been paid today to Kathy Tracey, who served on the council for 29 years.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 16:45:04 +0100Man pronounced dead near Centrale Centre in Croydon
A man has sadly died near to the Centrale Shopping Centre in Croydon this afternoon (Monday, August 16), emergency services have said.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 14:44:36 +0100Sutton Council announce plans to regenerate town centre
Sutton Council has announced they have bought the long leasehold on the St Nicholas Centre Shopping Centre.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 13:14:55 +0100Cyclist badly injured in 'serious' Sunbury crash
A cyclist has suffered 'life-changing' injuries after they were involved in a crash with a car in Sunbury yesterday (Sunday, August 15).
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 12:10:15 +0100Papi's Pickle comes to Clapham this September
A social enterprise supporting Sri Lankan migrants is taking its signature dishes this summer to Clapham.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 12:25:47 +0100Encampment leave Mitcham after Section 61 notice
Travellers who illegally set up camp on Mitcham Common were ordered to leave the area by police and Merton Council on the weekend.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 08:24:41 +0100Stormzy unveils waxwork in culture zone at Madame Tussauds
Madame Tussauds have unveiled their Stormzy waxwork figure which the Croydon star has dubbed one of his "proudest moments".
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100'Amazing' Croydon nurse praised for Covid efforts
A leading nurse at Croydon University Hospital has been recognised for the "amazing" leadership she has shown during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 23:05:28 +0100Borehamwood Times and NatWest South East Business Awards winners
Borehamwood Times has teamed up with NatWest to find our brightest businesses.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 23:02:44 +0100Times Series and NatWest South East Business Awards winners
Times Series has teamed up with NatWest to find our brightest businesses.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 22:42:17 +0100Enfield Independent and NatWest South East Business Awards winners
Enfield Independent has teamed up with NatWest to find our brightest businesses.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 22:41:04 +0100Your Local Guardian and NatWest South East Business Awards winners
Your Local Guardian has teamed up with NatWest to find our brightest businesses.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 22:40:07 +0100Wimbledon Times and NatWest South East Business Awards winners
WIMBLEDON Times has teamed up with NatWest to find our brightest businesses.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 22:35:12 +0100Harrow Times and NatWest South East Business Awards winners
HARROW Times has teamed up with NatWest to find our brightest businesses.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 22:31:30 +0100Guardian Series and NatWest South East Business Awards winners
WE have teamed up with NatWest to find our brightest businesses.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 22:30:07 +0100News Shopper and NatWest South East Business Awards winners
NEWS Shopper has teamed up with NatWest to find our brightest businesses.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 18:42:17 +0100Redbridge Council ignored its own policy to fine landlords
Redbridge Council “secretly and informally” flouted its own policy over fining landlords, court documents reveal.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 17:35:42 +0100M25 to Dartford Tunnels traffic builds after four breakdowns
Highways South East has reported that there are long delays on the M25 from J2 to the A282 at Dartford Tunnels after four separate vehicles have broken down.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 16:05:00 +0100Affordable homes for Borehamwood after Bushey development approved
A total of 26 new homes will be created helping to secure the "viable future" of a country club.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 15:50:00 +010040 firefighters attend house fire in Hertford Road in Enfield
The London Fire Brigade says a loft conversion has been "completely destroyed" in a house fire.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 15:38:39 +0100'Debenhams better site for banqueting hall than golf course'
Residents groups are calling for an old Debenhams building rather than a former golf club to become a controversial banqueting hall after 600 complaints about current plans.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 15:27:02 +0100Man left injured after being hit in the head with a bottle in street
A man was left injured after being hit in the head with a bottle.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 15:16:56 +0100Council 'failed in legal duty' to accomodate arrested youths
Waltham Forest Council has failed its legal duty to accommodate arrested teenagers and prevent them sleeping in police cells while awaiting trial, a court has ruled.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 15:16:42 +0100Water turned blue in brook after suspected chemical spill incident
Serious fears of pollution have been raised after water in a brook was turned blue.