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Wed, 08 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
London house prices increased in August with average at more than £500k
The average UK property price hit a record high of £262,954 in August, according to an index.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 12:04:14 +0100
Government considering October 'firebreak' Covid lockdown
Another lockdown could be on the horizon as the Government have reportedly drawn up plans for a 'firebreak' Covid lockdown in October, if hospitalisations continue at their current level.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 11:14:08 +0100
Sutton pensioner who abused boys across south London jailed
A pensioner who posed as a doctor as he sexually assaulted boys across south London for more than 40 years has sentenced.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 12:04:48 +0100
Bongo's Bingo Clapham Junction: New dates and more tickets
Fancy going to a boozey bingo bonanza?!

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 11:24:38 +0100
RAIB report after Waterloo passenger dies from falling on track
RAIB (The Rail Accident Investigation Branch) has today released its report into a fatal accident at Waterloo Underground Station.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 16:02:45 +0100
Wireless Festival 2021 lineups for Friday, Saturday and Sunday
The lineup for Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Wireless 2021 festival features Skepta, Megan Thee Stallion, Migos and more.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 17:34:04 +0100
Vicar joins climate march from London to Glasgow
A vicar from Reigate in Surrey who supports the climate campaign group Extinction Rebellion is marching from London to Glasgow to protest for climate justice.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 14:53:18 +0100
Covid hospital admission risk linked to air pollution
The mayor of London has said “bold action” is needed to tackle air pollution after a new report found it causes a greater risk of Covid-19 hospital admission.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 12:27:07 +0100
Clapham house fire: London Fire Brigade issues candle warning
Firefighters have issued a reminder on the safe use of candles after a fire at a house under renovation in Clapham.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 13:24:36 +0100
Sarah Harding dies: Girls Aloud bandmates pay tribute
The four other members of Girls Aloud have paid tribute to Sarah Harding following her death from breast cancer on Sunday.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 12:43:18 +0100
Emmerdale’s Amy Walsh and EastEnders’ Toby Alexander-Smith expecting first baby
Emmerdale star Amy Walsh and EastEnders star Toby Alexander-Smith are expecting their first child together.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 08:50:36 +0100
British Airways is bringing back short-haul flights from Gatwick Airport
British Airways are planning to restore short-haul flights from Gatwick airport

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 08:35:12 +0100
Love Island's Lillie Haynes asked about Jack Grealish in ITV2 reunion special
Love Island's Millie Court and Liam Reardon came face to face with Lillie Haynes in the reunion episode.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 14:20:36 +0100
Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding dies aged 39 from cancer
Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding has died following a battle with breast cancer.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 14:37:19 +0100
London Ambulance Service issues urgent update on demand
An update on the demand for the London Ambulance Service has been issued.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 12:56:59 +0100
London Met Office weather: Temperatures soar in heatwave
London could see an official heatwave in the coming days, with temperatures hitting almost 30C (86F), forecasters have said.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 12:46:21 +0100
Wandsworth pub fire: Ground floor damaged by blaze
A pub has been damaged after a fire in Wandsworth.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 10:53:25 +0100
London police appeal after guns lead to watch thefts
Metropolitan Police are appealing for information after robbers on electric bikes threatened pedestrians with a gun and stole their watches.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 10:18:43 +0100
Extinction Rebellion protests London: More than 500 arrested
More than 500 arrests have been made during Extinction Rebellion’s protests in London.

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 14:18:55 +0100
Naked Attraction adverts to be removed from London buses
'Creepy' advertising on the sides of some London buses will be removed, Transport for London has said following a backlash over the latest Naked Attraction campaign.

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 12:48:31 +0100
Five Met officers injured after London anti-vaccine protest
Five Met Police officers have been injured and 10 people arrested during clashes with anti-vaccine protesters in London, the police force has said.

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 21:30:00 +0100
Morrisons announce limited edition Dirty Burger Pizza
Morrisons has combined two of the nation’s favourite takeaway foods in an ultimate pizza mashup.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 13:07:48 +0100
Dizzee Rascal pleads not guilty to assault in south London
Chart-topping rapper Dizzee Rascal has denied assaulting a woman, believed to be his girlfriend, at a home in south London this summer.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 11:17:04 +0100
Londoners ready to ditch office working for good - survey
At least 40% of office workers in the capital would be willing to accept a pay cut to switch to permanent homeworking, with Londoners the most ready to ditch their commute, a new survey suggests.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 14:47:05 +0100
Dizzee Rascal denies headbutting ex-girlfriend
Chart-topping rapper Dizzee Rascal has denied headbutting his ex-girlfriend at a home in south London this summer.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 14:23:06 +0100
Battersea Northern line tube September opening date revealed
The first major expansion of the London Underground this century will open later this month.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 09:43:36 +0100
London Met Office weekend weather forecast: Sunny spells
Temperatures are set to soar in London this weekend as the city braces for a weekend of sunny spells.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 16:03:50 +0100
Apple delays launch of child abuse detection tools
Apple says it wants to take more time to “make improvements” after concerns relating to privacy were raised.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 10:19:48 +0100
Buy now pay later: 1 in 10 customers chased by debt collectors
Options to pay later appear on the checkout of retailers’ websites offering to spread the cost of purchases.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 08:24:00 +0100
Whatsapp now offering journey updates for rail passengers
The messaging app Whatsapp is now offering a service where it can inform rail travellers about journey disruption.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 07:08:04 +0100
British Gas owner warns energy prices could increase even further
It comes after E.On and Scottish Power told customers standard tariffs will jump by around £139 a year.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 17:28:23 +0100
Three injured in Morden car crash
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on Bishopsford Road in Morden this afternoon (Thursday, September 2) in which three people have been injured.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 13:41:07 +0100
Roads to close in Richmond Park for London duathlon
Roads will be closed for vehicles in Richmond Park this Sunday (August 5), Royal Parks have confirmed.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 12:40:22 +0100
M25 minibus crash: Fourth passenger dies of injuries
A fourth person has died after a serious collision involving a lorry, a minibus and a car on the M25 in Essex.

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 07:34:55 +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 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 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 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 10:29:33 +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 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 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 09:34:23 +0100
Met Office London September weather: Heavy wind and rain
Heavy wind and rain will lash parts of the country during an “unsettled” September for the UK, forecasters say.

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 13:24:43 +0100
Ryanair: See 14 new European routes from Stansted, Luton and Gatwick airports
Ryanair announced its Winter 2021 schedule today for its three London airports with the opening of 14 new routes, bringing the total to 142.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 10:31:23 +0100
Netflix release trailer for season 3 of You - watch it here
Viewers saw the last season end with Joe and Love in suburbia, married and pregnant.



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