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Tue, 31 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Covid cancels Kingston Carnival - again
Kingston Carnival has been cancelled for the second year running amid ongoing concerns about the Covid-19 virus.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 09:34:23 +0100
Heavy wind and rain for London during ‘unsettled’ September
Heavy wind and rain will lash parts of the country during an “unsettled” September for the UK, forecasters say.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 08:54:35 +0100
Carshalton and Clockhouse police seize large cannabis stash
Carshalton South and Clockhouse Police are investigating after finding a large amount of cannabis during a search warrant.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 08:47:50 +0100
Man spat at bus driver near Wembley Stadium
A CCTV appeal has been issued after a bus driver was spat at and verbally abused near Wembley Stadium.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 08:37:19 +0100
Vauxhall stabbing: Man seriously ill in London hospital
A man in his 20s is seriously ill in hospital following a stabbing in Lambeth.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 08:22:24 +0100
Bromley police: Cyclist assaulted on bike in West Wickham
Bromley Police are appealing for witnesses after an incident involving a cyclist in West Wickham.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 07:36:24 +0100
Orpington stabbing: Five arrests following Bromley violence
There was a "large disturbance" in Bromley on Monday night - with reports of a stabbing, stealing and people jumping into gardens.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
'740 homes plan is far too much for our town' - say angry campaigners
ANGRY campaigners and families have raised serious concerns about plans for a huge development with more than 700 homes, a number of traveller pitches and a community centre.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Number of positive Covid cases in Epping Forest on the rise - official figures reveal
The number of coronavirus cases in Epping Forest is on the rise, official figures have revealed.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 17:51:36 +0100
Section 60 in Orpington after reports of violence
Four people have been arrested after a stabbing in Orpington this afternoon (Monday, August 30).

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 15:39:23 +0100
Extinction Rebellion activists block Tower Bridge
Activists with climate action group Extinction Rebellion (XR) have blocked London's Tower Bridge today (Monday, August 30) to demand emergency action on the climate crisis.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 13:17:36 +0100
Appeal to find woman missing from Eltham
Authorities are appealing for help in the search for a woman missing from Eltham in Greenwich.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 11:53:08 +0100
Arrests as police target child exploitation in South London
Eight people have been arrested in police operations targeting child sexual exploitation (CSE) in south west London.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 10:16:47 +0100
Man critically hurt after suspected hit-and-run in Bromley
A man is fighting for his life in hospital after a crash on Saturday (August 28) in Bromley that police suspect was a hit-and-run incident.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
One of Wandsworth’s most unusual homes in pictures
From the outside, 575 Wandsworth Road looks like any other three-storey 19th century house in Clapham.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 12:37:41 +0100
Seven arrested in connection with drug and assault offences at new festivals
Seven people were arrested in connection with drug supply and assault offences at two new festivals.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 10:52:37 +0100
Man ordered to pay almost £3,000 after flytipping waste on industrial estate
A Harrow man has been ordered to pay almost £3,000 after flytipping waste on an industrial estate.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 08:33:28 +0100
Man was left with multiple injuries after a hit and run crash
A man was left with multiple injuries after a hit and run crash.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 08:22:37 +0100
Man wanted in connection with serious assault after argument near pub
POLICE want to speak to this man in connection with a serious assault in Harlow.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 08:13:34 +0100
Teen stabbed after argument leads to fight at town centre bus stop
A teenage boy was stabbed after an argument lead to a fight at a town centre bus stop.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
The Artful Duke: Bromley’s newest dog-friendly pub – review
“With a lunch menu ranging with options from a rib eye steak to eggs and avocado on toast – I had to decide what kind of person I wanted to be that day."

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 13:00:00 +0100
7 new Covid rules coming to schools in September
The changes will affect a lot of day-to-day life for pupils from PPE to self-isolation.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Netflix announce new TV series and films coming in September
Here is the full list of new Netflix content in September including Money Heist, Sex Education and Schumacher.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 16:59:28 +0100
London cabbie killed in Afghanistan trying to save family
A London taxi driver was among those killed in an suicide attack at an airport in Afghanistan after flying out to help his family.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 16:37:51 +0100
Bromley teen arrested after woman assaulted in Swanley Park
Police have made a public appeal for witnesses after a woman was assaulted in Swanley Park.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 16:37:36 +0100
Bromley teen arrested after woman assaulted in Swanley Park
Police have made a public appeal for witnesses after a woman was assaulted in Swanley Park.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 15:25:00 +0100
Bexley the most affordable London borough for new homes
Bexley has been revealed to be the most affordable borough in London for first-time buyers, with Lewisham and Bromley also bucking the trend of London's unaffordable housing.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 12:11:37 +0100
South London Met officer warned over homophobic email
A Metropolitan Police officer has been given a final warning after he was found to have sent an email containing homophobic content to dozens of colleagues.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 11:26:11 +0100
Croydon sprinter Thomas Young wins Paralympic gold
Croydon born sprinter Thomas Young stormed to Paralympic T38 100 metres glory on a golden night for Great Britain at the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 11:05:23 +0100
Over 100 firefighters tackle hotel fire in Battersea
Over 100 firefighters tackled a blaze in a hotel in Battersea last night, with two people rescued from the building and several more treated by ambulance crews at the scene.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 10:11:00 +0100
Bromley and Lewisham's worst hygiene-rated restaurants
If you fancy dining out in south east London and aren't sure where to pick, it would be worth checking this list to see where might be worth avoiding.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 10:39:52 +0100
Dartford HGV driver strikes could hit Sainsbury's shelves
Sainsbury's stores in London and the south east have been threatened with more and more empty shelves with lorry drivers at a Dartford distribution centre moving towards strike action.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Covid-19 infection rates fall in south east London
Covid-19 infection rates have dropped nearly across the board as the national vaccine rollout is now rolled out to 16 and 17-year-olds.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Covid-19 infection rates fall across south west London
Covid-19 infection rates continue to fluctuate across south west London as the vaccine rollout is now rolled out to 16 and 17-year-olds.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
The worst hygiene-rated restaurants in Wandsworth
If you fancy dining our in Wandsworth and aren't sure where to pick, it would be worth checking this list to see where might be worth avoiding.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 15:00:00 +0100
London Assembly member to 'play my part' to improve community cohesion
During my first few months as the new London Assembly Member for Hackney, Islington and Waltham Forest (North East), it has been great to meet with some fantastic local organisations focussing on improving community cohesion.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Haringey Council to house up to eight Afghan households
Haringey Council has committed to welcoming up to eight households under schemes set up to help refugees fleeing Afghanistan following the Taliban takeover.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Wanstead Festival returns after two-year absence in September
The welcome resumption of the Wanstead Festival will be a celebration of our cleaner, greener Wanstead.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Right at Home Enfield given 'outstanding' CQC rating
The managing director of a home care company says he is "absolutely thrilled" to achieve an 'Outstanding' inspection rating.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
The water tower built due to the highest death rate in Essex
Pictured above is Epping Water Tower in c1905.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
August bank holiday weekend: Here's 7 affordable family activities
The summer holidays are coming to an end but you might want to spend this bank holiday weekend doing the last few fun things with your kids.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Houses for sale Bromley Zoopla: Inside the most expensive
This recently-built six bed detached house is the most expensive for sale in Broomley on Zoopla right now.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 18:00:00 +0100
The buried scandals of Hollywood's golden age
Once again it is my pleasure to join you on our weekly ramble down Memory Lane. I note a new survey of young people and their wish they had been alive in the 1960s.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Dentist goes viral on TikTok for rule on brushing your teeth in the morning
The latest helpful advice shared on TikTok comes from Dental Therapist Anna Peterson.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
6 unique UK locations to visit this Bank Holiday weekend
The UK is home to lots of unique attractions but you might not have visited or heard of them all.

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 17:21:49 +0100
Anti-vaccine protests cause chaos in south London
Large crowds of protesters have marched through central and south London and blocked traffic as part of a demonstration against vaccine passports.

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 13:32:21 +0100
Bank holiday sees London roads hit by 'severe' congestion
Traffic levels spiked at "severe" levels last night as millions of people embarked on a bank holiday getaway.

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 12:47:16 +0100
IKEA confirms move to massive new warehouse in Dartford
IKEA is officially moving to Dartford after it was revealed they are behind a deal to secure a 450,000 sq ft 'powerhouse', but the unit will sadly not be a customer-facing store.

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 11:40:32 +0100
Police appeal for missing 15-year-old girl from Greenwich
Police are appealing for help after a 15-year-old girl has gone missing in Greenwich.

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 11:34:48 +0100
NHS shortage: Blood tests cancelled across south east London
All routine blood tests except for the clinically urgent have been stopped across south east London due to a major shortage of equipment.



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