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Thu, 09 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Crep Collection Club opens up flagship store at Bluewater
A trend-led trainer store has set up its first flagship outlet at Bluewater after two years of online-only retail.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Woman from Bexley raises over £10,000 for cancer charity
An 85-year-old woman from Bexley has raised over £10,000 for a cancer charity after baking up storms for more than 20 years.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
South east London Covid vaccine figures for ages 16 and 17
As pupils across England return to school after the summer, we can reveal how many 16 and 17 year olds have been jabbed in each south east London borough.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 08:43:13 +0100
National Television Awards 2021: How to vote and how to get tickets
The National Television Awards (NTAs) is live from The O2 London on September 9.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 08:06:14 +0100
Disney's Frozen is now a West End musical. How to get £20 tickets
Disney’s Frozen film is now a musical as it arrives at London’s West End.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 18:30:25 +0100
Bromley Common: Person in hospital after 'police chase' crash
A person was rushed to hospital after a police chase reportedly ended in a multi-car crash on Bromley Common.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 16:54:16 +0100
James Cowling: Appeal for missing Orpington 15-year-old boy
The family of a 15-year-old boy who went missing from the Orpington area six days ago are appealing for help.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 16:00:26 +0100
Elderly man hit by car outside Tesco Elmers End critical
A pedestrian was rushed to hospital after being hit by a car outside Tesco Superstore in Elmers End.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 14:50:11 +0100
TfL seeks new sponsor for cable car as Emirates deal expires
Transport for London is seeking a new sponsor for the North Greenwich cable car as its ten-year deal with Emirates expires.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 13:07:34 +0100
Deptford Town Hall statues could be removed due to slavery links
Statues of four historic figures on the facade of Deptford Town Hall which have been linked to the slave trade could be torn down.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 12:32:20 +0100
Eltham man convicted of killing wife by manslaughter
A man from Eltham has been convicted of killing his partner with a breeze block after pleading guilty to manslaughter by diminished responsibility.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 12:13:14 +0100
Greenwich lans for 1,500 homes at Morden Wharf approved
A major luxury development of 1,500 homes at Morden Wharf on the Greenwich Peninsula has been approved by Greenwich's planning committee, leaving some local critics "incredulous."

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 11:38:24 +0100
Project helping Lewisham unemployed into creative industries awarded £500k
Half a million pounds has been awarded to a two-year project focused on helping unemployed young people in Lewisham gain employment in the creative industries.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Rare dragonflies couple up at Bexley nature reserve
A rare dragonfly at a nature reserve in Bexley is making headlines after finally finding a mate.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 20:04:02 +0100
Review: Leopards at Kingston's Rose Theatre
Rose Theatre, you have been sorely missed over the past 18 months.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 16:47:54 +0100
Sicup arrest after drugs warrant uncovers large cannabis farm
A person has been arrested after a "successful" drugs warrant was conducted by police.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0100
When Next and Aldi were confirmed for new £14m shopping centre
It is five years ago this week since several big high street names were announced as the first brands that were moving into a new shopping centre in Epping Forest.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0100
JD Wetherspoon boosted hopes of iconic Wanstead tree campaigners a decade ago
It is ten years ago this week since pub chain J D Wetherspoon boosted hopes that a tree once occupied by protesters could be returned to its East London home

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 15:39:36 +0100
Lewisham police find drugs haul in man's home
A drugs haul has been discovered at a man's home in Lewisham.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Ongar arts organisation survived pandemic thanks to £10,000 grant
An arts organisation in Ongar has now reopened, offering a programme of activities to help people develop their self-confidence and social skills in a relaxed and friendly space.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 15:04:57 +0100
Epping woman to run London marathon on a cruise ship
A former NHS worker who gave up her job to support animal shelters around the world is running the virtual London Marathon on a cruise ship.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 13:27:08 +0100
Police name teen who was shot at illegal rave
Police are investigating the murder of Alex Ajanaku,18 who was fatally shot in Waltham Forest they continue to appeal for information.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 13:05:45 +0100
Frying an egg on a hot pavement - here's what happens
We’re in the midst of a heatwave and it’s probably the last of the summer this year – so what else to do than try to fry an egg on the scorching pavements of Bromley?

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 12:17:48 +0100
Selco hikes hourly pay for London HGV drivers
Building materials supplier Selco has launched a training programme offering its staff the chance to become lorry drivers to help ease the nationwide shortage.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 12:23:55 +0100
Barrymore pool death: Stuart Lubbock’s Father thanks witnesses in latest inquiry
The father of a man found dead in entertainer Michael Barrymore’s swimming pool in Roydon 20 years ago has thanked witnesses who helped police with his case.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 12:01:00 +0100
Wandsworth man charged with murder over death of ex’s father
A man has been charged with murdering his ex-girlfriend’s father, who died three years after he was attacked.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 11:54:06 +0100
CCTV at Dartford schools catch dozens of parking offenders
CCTV cameras installed by Dartford Council to monitor dangerous parking outside local schools have identified dozens of motorists parking dangerously in the first week of term.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 11:23:20 +0100
Chigwell fisherman hit with a fine for no licence
A Chigwell fisherman has been fined £396 after he went fishing without a valid rod licence for angling.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 10:35:36 +0100
Mount Vernon Hospital bans visitors amid Covid spike
Mount Vernon Hospital is asking visitors to stay away due to a “growing number of positive patients in hospital”.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 10:53:09 +0100
Highly acclaimed production will be in Harlow tomorrow
A 'highly acclaimed' production will be making its debut in Harlow tonight - for one night only.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 10:21:55 +0100
Brookmill Park knife robberies: Police appeal for wanted man
Lewisham detectives are looking to identify a man in connection with a spate of knifepoint robberies.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 09:30:50 +0100
M25 traffic: Lanes closed after lorry and car crash
There have been a number of crashes this morning on the M25 which are affecting traffic near south east London and Dartford.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 09:00:09 +0100
Nature scheme helps youngsters in Epping Forest
An educational programme encouraging outside learning has helped 45,000 young Londoners embrace green spaces during their recovery from the pandemic.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Harlow school traffic measures and Epping Forest road closures
Motorists are set to be prevented from stopping on a road outside a Harlow school for the majority of weekday daytime hours.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Harlow officer who saved suicidal woman from bridge has won an award
A police officer from Harlow has been awarded by Essex Police for this bravery after saving a woman.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100
'No funding' to implement Royston Park Road speed restrictions
No funding is available to implement speed restrictions at a car crash hotspot.

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.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Bromley couple's lockdown candle success business
A couple living in Bromley are receiving worldwide orders for their homemade candle business which they started up in lockdown.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 11:32:29 +0100
The Wanted is back with a new album and live show. Everything we know so far
Boyband The Wanted has taken to social media to announce a new album and some live performances.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 08:58:29 +0100
Zoopla: UK rent prices see big rise from last year
Rents across the UK have seen a rise once again, with an average increase of about £40 since last year.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 17:36:48 +0100
CCTV released after woman robbed at Crofton Park station
CCTV images have been released after a man pulled a female passenger off a train at Crofton Park station and robbed her with the help of a woman.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 17:21:17 +0100
Ofsted inspectors find Bexleyheath school 'transformed'
Inspectors have found a secondary school in Bexley entirely "transformed" two years after it was issued with a

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 17:08:43 +0100
Soultown Festival apologises and announces over 25s policy
A Beckenham music festival apologised and announced it will only be open to over 25s next year after it was plagued by issues.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 15:14:46 +0100
Tennis teen Raducanu fourth tip for BBC Sports Personality
Bromley teen tennis sensation Emma Raducanu is currently fourth in the running to win this year’s BBC Sports Personality of the Year.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 13:56:56 +0100
Blue Badge offenders named and shamed by Bromley Council
Five able-bodied drivers have been fined more than £3,000 after they were caught taking advantage of Blue Badges they were not entitled to in Bromley.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 12:48:21 +0100
London Refugee Response fund established for Afghan arrivals
A new charitable fund has been established to help grassroots London organisations, such as the Lewisham Donation Hub, support Afghan refugees.

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 10:48:47 +0100
Sidcup family make appeal after girl, 15, goes missing
The family of a 15-year-old girl from Bexley have made an urgent appeal for help after she went missing on Monday morning.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Football fan to tour south London for 'month of football'
A Lewisham football fanatic is boldly attempting to go to a match every single day of September in a quest which will see him tour south London and beyond.



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