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Thu, 02 Sep 2021 08:58:26 +0100
London Covid cases: Rates fall in south east boroughs
The latest case rates have been released for every local authority area in England and in most of them, infections are falling.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 08:28:49 +0100
Dozens of arrests as part of police drug driving campaign
More than 50 people were arrested as part of a two-week campaign targeting drug drivers drivers in London.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 08:12:34 +0100
Newham teen charged after carrying loaded gun in Lambeth
A teenager has been charged after police recovered a loaded gun in Lambeth following a stop and search.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 07:52:38 +0100
Unused Sutton care home used by youths to smoke cannabis
An unused Sutton care home is reportedly being used by youths to hang out and smoke cannabis.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 07:34:55 +0100
London Fire Brigade warning after Battersea hotel fire
London Fire Brigade has issued a warning following a large fire in a hotel in Battersea.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100
‘New library plans put property before people’ - say campaigners
FURIOUS campaigners are launching their own consultation into plans to build a new library and flats.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Bexley Council responds to yellow box penalty fine complaints
Bexley Council has responded after three friends received the same driving fine within a 24 hour period – and tens more then complained after the News Shopper reported it.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 06:44:46 +0100
Royal Mint unveil rare Winnie-the-Pooh 50p coin worth over £1000
The new collectable will feature Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends Piglet, Eeyore, Rabbit, Tigger, Kanga and Roo.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 19:39:30 +0100
Officers handed final warning over sex assault case failure
Two Metropolitan Police officers who failed to adequately investigate the alleged sexual assault of a vulnerable man in Plumstead have been given final written warnings following an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 18:57:10 +0100
Kai Davis: Two more arrests in Kingston murder case
Two more people have been arrested in the murder investigation into a fatal stabbing in Kingston last month.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 16:04:27 +0100
Appeal to find man missing from Mitcham
Authorities are renewing their appeal for help in the search for a 60-year-old man missing from Mitcham.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 13:32:33 +0100
Chilli eating showdown coming to Cheam
Like so much of the best cuisine found in Britain, chilli and its associated eating contests may not be native to the UK, but are winning fans by the day.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
London Councils declare support for Afghan refugees
Borough councils in London are continuing to pledge their support and willingness to resettle refugees from Afghanistan amid a chaotic conclusion of the 20-year war in the country.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 10:48:00 +0100
Damion Simmons guilty of Denise Keane-Simmons arson murder
A man has been found guilty of murder after setting fire to his estranged wife in Brent.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 18:00:00 +0100
The Woodman pub in Pinner reopens after refurbishment
A pub has reopened after a significant refurbishment.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Three roads in Barnet area set to be closed for roadworks
Motorists may face disruption due to temporary street closures for roadworks in the Barnet area later this month.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 16:44:48 +0100
Kosher Outlet relocating to Brent Cross Town
A not-for-profit Kosher supermarket is moving into a new temporary store.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 16:41:54 +0100
Woman, 90s, dies after four vehicle crash on busy motorway
Police are appealing for information after a woman died after a four-vehicle crash on the M11.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 16:11:54 +0100
'We're being forced from our homes by giant warehouse being built too close'
Furious home owners say a giant warehouse development is too close and they feel forced to sell their properties due to the impact on their lives.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 15:46:30 +0100
25 firefighters rush to deal with blaze at home after whole roof catches alight
Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters are dealing with a house fire on Belmont Park Road in Leyton.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Epping Forest benefits advice service receives funding boost
A benefits advice service which supports housebound and vulnerable residents in Epping Forest has received a £5,000 boost.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Traffic restrictions planned in two roads in Harrow area
Temporary traffic restrictions are set to be implemented in two streets in the Harrow area while roadworks are carried out.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 15:01:56 +0100
Woman caught in £7,000 scam by man pretending to work for Visa
A 67-year-old woman has been scammed out of more than £7,000 after she was contacted by someone claiming to work for Visa.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 14:22:26 +0100
Couple retire after running Newsagent in Edgware
A local couple who have run a Newsagent in Edgware for over 40 years have closed their shop for the last time.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 14:05:05 +0100
Lemurs in London to raise awareness of Madagascar crisis
A mural of exotic animals from the jungles of Madagascar is raising awareness of deforestation on the island as part of a new mural.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 14:02:28 +0100
Man in late teens shot dead in Waltham Forest
A murder investigation has been launched after a man in his late teens was shot dead in east London.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 13:30:22 +0100
‘Shameful situation’: Mini library vandalised
Concerns have been raised about "targeted" vandalism of a mini library outside a community centre.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 12:50:41 +0100
New road on cards as Ponders End estate redevelopment agreed
Enfield Council has won permission for a large estate redevelopment after town hall chiefs agreed to consider building a new road to reduce the scheme’s impact on neighbours.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 11:21:57 +0100
Man threatened with large machete in Croydon
A man was threatened with a large machete in Croydon on Tuesday night.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 10:29:33 +0100
Wetherspoons beer shortages as Covid and Brexit hit supply
Wetherspoons has this morning (Wednesday) confirmed that it is short of some beers as Covid and Brexit hit supply chains.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 09:45:38 +0100
Arson attack destroys building and equipment at former golfing centre
BUILDINGS and equipment at a former golf course were destroyed in an arson attack.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 09:30:00 +0100
Road closures in and around Enfield including one lasting 10 weeks
A number of streets in and around Enfield are set to be closed for roadworks, including one due to last more than two months.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 09:05:12 +0100
Planned road closures in Chigwell and Harlow for roadworks
Drivers across Epping Forest may face some disruption due to temporary closures for roadworks.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 09:00:50 +0100
South east London Covid-19 vaccine figures and rates
As all over 16s can now get the vaccine, we've taken a look at the uptake in south east London boroughs.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 08:22:08 +0100
The cutest south east London dogs - as sent in by you
For National Dog Day 2021 we asked you to send in the cutest snaps of your pups.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 07:28:25 +0100
World Health Organisation monitoring new coronavirus variant
A new coronavirus strain, named Mu, has been designated a variant of interest by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
London and Kent residents left baffled by strange sky object
Residents of south east London and north Kent have been left baffled by a "strange" object spotted in the night sky.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 16:43:02 +0100
Rail travel demand back to two-thirds of pre-Covid levels
Rail travel demand returned to two-thirds of levels seen before the pandemic

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 13:49:24 +0100
Instagram announce major change for all users amid NSPCC's child grooming fears
The social media platform does not allow anyone under the age of 13 to join.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 13:31:59 +0100
COVID-19 antibodies likely present in 8 of 10 young adults in the UK
The presence of coronavirus antibodies suggests someone has had the virus in the past or has been vaccinated.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 10:56:47 +0100
Ryanair website down RESOLVED: Company confirms booking issues with website and app
Reports on Down Detector referenced issues with the website, bookings and the app.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 09:21:34 +0100
Natasha's Law: 8 in 10 businesses say they are not prepared
The legislation will require food businesses to provide full ingredient lists and allergen information on pre-packaged foods.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 17:37:42 +0100
Man who harassed female students at Royal Holloway sentenced
An Addlestone man has been sentenced after pleading guilty to harassing female students at Royal Holloway University in Egham.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 16:40:00 +0100
South Londoners campaigning to ban destructive fishing
Campaigners in south London are winning support for a campaign to outlaw destructive fishing practices in the UK's protected coastal areas.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 13:22:24 +0100
Murder probe in Hounslow after man dies of head injury
Police have launched a murder investigation after the death of a man who suffered a fatal head injury in Hounslow earlier this month.

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 19:06:21 +0100
Leyton High Street: Victim left with head injury after fight
A man has been left with a head injury after a fight in a busy high street involving a hammer.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Memories of when UFO sightings over Chigwell and Loughton were revealed
Strange lights over Chigwell were among the UFO sightings over Epping Forest when documents were published ten years ago this week.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Walthamstow held homecoming party for Olympian Lutalo Muhammad five years ago
It is five years ago since Walthamstow welcomed home its own medallist from the Rio Olympics.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 14:37:34 +0100
Harrow exploiters jailed after forcing women to be sex workers
A man and woman who trafficked young women from Brazil to London as sex workers have been jailed.



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