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Mon, 23 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.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Interview with Surrey care worker on life in lockdown
Georgia Richardson, assistant locality manager for Dimensions in Surrey, said she'd tried 9-5 office jobs before but they just weren't for her.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 08:15:00 +0100
Legionella bacteria found in Thameslink train toilets
A union has declared a dispute with a rail operator, claiming there has been a "potentially lethal" Legionella outbreak on its trains.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 07:40:00 +0100
Man dies after stabbing in Lea Bridge Road in Leyton
A murder investigation has been launched after a man was fatally stabbed.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
5 Covid symptoms most common in the last 30 days - even if you are vaccinated
The expert has previously warned Brits that they need to be aware of additional symptoms not listed by the NHS.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 14:05:38 +0100
Croydon: Four arrested after modern slavery raids
Four people including a woman from Croydon have been arrested by police targeting modern day slavery.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 12:40:33 +0100
Two injured in Surbiton crash
Roads were brought to a standstill in Surbiton on Friday (August 20) as emergency services responded to a crash on Victoria Road.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 12:11:51 +0100
Croydon Oddfellows seek to challenge Covid isolation
The social and mental impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and its associated lockdowns is now familiar with Britons everywhere.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 10:33:56 +0100
Vitality Big Half at Greenwich - In Pictures
Runners from across the country descended south east London today (Sunday, August 22) for the Vitality 'Big Half' Half marathon.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 19:29:18 +0100
Covid: Should I still wear a mask? What experts say
Last month the Government removed the legal requirement to wear a face covering indoors and on public transport in England.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 16:58:07 +0100
Four held and two homes closed down in police crack down on drug dealing
THREE teenagers and a woman were arrested as part of a police and council crack down on drug dealing.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 16:00:32 +0100
Council set to offer two 'family sized' homes for Afghanistans fleeing Taliban
COUNCIL bosses are set to agree plans to offer two "family sized" homes for Afghanistan refugees fleeing the Taliban.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 15:18:36 +0100
Potters Bar: Teen dies after his motorbike crashed into lamp post
A 19-year-old man died after his motorbike crashed into a lamp post.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 14:08:44 +0100
House prices in Epping Forest rose by 0.6 per cent - new figures show
The average price of a home in Epping Forest rose slightly, by 0.6 per cent, new figures show.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 13:52:36 +0100
New figures show the drop in price of different Waltham Forest homes
House prices dropped slightly, by 0.3 per cent, in Waltham Forest in June, new figures show.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 13:45:27 +0100
Here is the borough which saw the rise in house prices in one month
Redbridge saw an increase in house prices of 0.5 per cent in just one month, new figures have revealed.

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
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 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 14:45:59 +0100
Climate change must be tackled with same urgency as Covid-19
The warnings from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change of pending environmental disaster made for sobering reading.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Blue Moon: How to see the rare Sturgeon full moon
Here's everything you need to know about when, how and where to see the last full moon of the summer.

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
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 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 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.



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