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Sun, 22 Aug 2021 09:38:21 +0100
Loughton murder: Police issue update on probe after woman killed
A man arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a woman in Loughton has been released on bail.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Houses for sale Greenwich Zoopla: Inside the most expensive
This six bed Georgian terraced house with views into Greenwich Park is the most expensive for sale on Zoopla right now.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Meet the Miss England 2021 finalist from Lewisham
The Miss England final is set to take place this Friday – and one of the beautiful contestants lives and grew up in south east London’s Lewisham.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
People you can find on blue plaques across south east London
London's blue plaque scheme is run by English Heritage - and celebrates the links between notable figures of the past and the buildings which they lived and worked.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Harry Potter, Meghan Markle's first date and more - 10 UK attractions to visit
The UK’s top attractions draw in millions of tourists each year but the majority of Brits have not discovered some bucket list destinations on their doorsteps.

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Top 10 restaurants in Greenwich according to Trip Advisor
Greenwich is an exciting mix of restaurants and pubs, and from tourist spots to local secrets the borough caters for almost all tastes.

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 18:17:19 +0100
Two arrests in murder probe after fatal Kingston stabbing
Two men aged 18 and 19 have been arrested in an investigation into a fatal stabbing in Kingston on Saturday (August 21).

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 17:45:58 +0100
Surbiton veteran nominated for inspiration award
A veteran from Surbiton who suffered brain injuries while serving in Iraq has been nominated for a prestigious armed forces award.

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Urgent appeal to trace man after Westminster murders
Police are appealing to the public for help in tracing a man they need to speak with "urgently" after two murders in Westminster on Thursday and Friday (August 19-20).

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 14:51:38 +0100
South London art project's mental health boost
A community art project that seeks to improve the lives of those living with mental health issues is opening its doors again for new participants.

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 12:31:18 +0100
Extinction Rebellion targeting London with protests
Environmental protest group Extinction Rebellion (XR) will stage a series of protests in London starting Monday (Monday, August 23).

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 11:02:31 +0100
Man raped on Clapham Common
Police have launched an investigation after a man was raped on Clapham Common.

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 10:00:28 +0100
Man arrested after fatal stabbing in Kingston
Multiple police cordons blocked off several areas in Kingston town centre this morning (Saturday, August 21) amid reports of violence in recent hours.

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 17:54:04 +0100
CCTV appeal after two men attacked in Edmonton
Detectives investigating an assault on two men in Edmonton are appealing for the public’s help to identify four men.

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 11:09:44 +0100
B&Q opens new store in Wood Green
B&Q has opened a new high street store in Wood Green.

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 10:31:49 +0100
Cars swarm shopping park in Borehamwood for large car meet
Dozens of cars swarmed into Borehamwood last night for a large car meet.

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 09:31:49 +0100
Body found in park in Walthamstow
Police were rushed to a park in Walthamstow after a man’s body was found.

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Asda, Tesco, Morrisons and more: 10 places kids can eat free in August
It can be hard to budget your money during the holidays, big chains are offering a helping hand with great deals meaning kids can eat for free.

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Enfield Council pledges to repair Trent Country Park after festival
Work will be carried out to clean up and repair borough parks hit by damage and littering during summer events, Enfield Council has promised.

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
New Blame Gloria Clapham Junction Mamma Mia brunch events
Clapham Junction or a beautiful villa in Greece? Mamma Mia is coming to south London.

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
10 things you should never say to Bromley residents
The people of Bromley are a friendly bunch but there are a few things that really get them worked up.

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Revealed: Redundancy costs of south east London council workers
Here we can reveal how much Bromley, Bexley, Lewisham, Greenwich and Dartford councils spent on redundancy payments last year.

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Calls for UK firms to give employees paid leave when their pet dies
The policy would encourage employers to give paid leave to staff if their per dies.

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Revitalise charity is here to help carers
This Wednesday (August 18) was the internationally recognised ‘Never Give Up Day’, a day dedicated to cultivating a mindset of determination, which helps us to get through all of the difficult challenges that life can throw in our direction.

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0100
10 foods to help boost your immune system
As you head to the supermarket for your next shop, it might be worth picking up a few of these immune system boosters.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 16:32:04 +0100
Kent county lines drug gang from SE London jailed
A gang of heroin and cocaine dealers predominantly from south east London have been jailed for more than 39 years between them.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 14:12:30 +0100
Streatham terror attack could've been stopped, inquest finds
The Streatham terror attack may have been prevented had home-grown jihadi Sudesh Amman been recalled to prison before he struck, an inquest jury has concluded.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 13:03:08 +0100
Bexley Council blames Unite the union over bin strikes
Bexley Council have said they "could not be more disappointed" by the industrial action taken by bin collection workers which has now

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 11:50:50 +0100
Police repeat warnings after five more suspected overdoses
Police have echoed official warnings to drug users in south London and beyond after five more men suffered suspected drug overdoses overnight.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 10:13:30 +0100
Man, 76, arrested after Dartford dad dies in A267 car crash
A 76-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after a four-car crash left a Dartford father dead and his son injured in hospital.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Thousands enjoy 'unique' Thamesmead Festival
Sunshine, smiles and an array of live music was on display on the grassy banks of south east London last weekend as around 6,000 turned out for the return of Thamesmead Festival 2021.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Postmaster retires after serving Farnborough 40 years
A dedicated postmaster is retiring this month after serving the Farnborough community for more than 40 years.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 17:07:32 +0100
Clarion exposed for appalling conditions on second Mitcham estate
A Wimbledon Times investigation has revealed the disgraceful living conditions which residents in a housing block in Mitcham, south London, say they have been left to deal with for more than a decade.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 13:30:31 +0100
Putney High Street: AI cameras installed to crackdown on pollution
High-tech artificial intelligence cameras have been installed in Putney High Street to measure types of travel, movement levels and air pollution.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 10:27:15 +0100
Man buys van from Ebay and turns it into perfect campervan
A MAN has transformed a tiny van from eBay into a luxury campervan during lockdown.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 07:59:13 +0100
Climate change: green space project to launch in Sutton
Sutton Council has announced the borough could be home to a new set of green spaces.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 11:02:00 +0100
Times Series and NatWest South East Business Awards winners
Times Series has teamed up with NatWest to find our brightest businesses.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Borehamwood Times and NatWest South East Business Awards winners
Borehamwood Times has teamed up with NatWest to find our brightest businesses.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 19:30:00 +0100
Football coach wins parking complaint after his car was towed away
Haringey Council has agreed to refund a football coach who complained over parking signs after his car was towed away during a tournament.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 19:20:00 +0100
Waltham Forest has some of 'worst food hygiene in London'
Waltham Forest is accused of having the "poorest food hygiene in London" – despite more than half the borough’s businesses having the best hygiene rating possible.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 17:03:29 +0100
Bexley areas given police dispersal order to reduce ASB
A dispersal zone has been authorised in certain areas in Bexley this weekend.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 14:00:00 +0100
11 arrested near Epping border during police road operation
There were 11 people arrested during a police road operation tackling various criminals crossing county borders.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 12:15:10 +0100
Essex student stars in Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
A FORMER Essex acting student has landed the role of a lifetime after starring in a big-budget Marvel movie for what is her silver screen debut.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 12:00:24 +0100
Missing Mitcham man, 60, last seen by family a month ago
Merton Police has launched an appeal for help to find a man who was last seen by his family a month aho.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 11:05:00 +0100
News Shopper and NatWest South East Business Awards winners
NEWS Shopper has teamed up with NatWest to find our brightest businesses.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 11:01:00 +0100
Your Local Guardian and NatWest South East Business Awards winners
Your Local Guardian has teamed up with NatWest to find our brightest businesses.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 11:05:58 +0100
Bexley and Bromley among worst takeaway deliveries in London
Newly analysed data from Just Eat, Deliveroo and Uber Eats has uncovered the best and worst takeaway delivery spots in all of London’s boroughs.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Loft damaged after fire breaks out at Chingford home
The loft a semi-detached home was left damaged after a fire broke out.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 09:52:49 +0100
Warning after flat damaged in fire in Walthamstow
Part of a five-roomed flat in Walthamstow was damaged in a fire.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 10:23:09 +0100
Met Office London weekend weather: Heavy rain forecast
It's set to be another rainy weekend in London ahead - as the Met Office has confirmed there are no signals for 'particularly warm conditions' to come.



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