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Sat, 11 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0100
The three south London victims of the 9/11 terror attacks
A new map has revealed where a number of 9/11's UK victims were from, highl

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
The location of all six of Bexley's 'toxic' landfill sites
Bexley has one of the highest numbers of toxic landfills in the country with six 'potentially hazardous' locations mapped across the borough, new research has revealed.

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Tribute to the youngest British 9/11 victim from Redbridge
Twenty years ago the 9/11 tragedy claimed the lives of nearly 3,000 people – among which was the youngest British victim from Redbridge.

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
The sleepy lane that became a major East London route
Above is a nostalgic photo from c1905 showing Church Hill, now Old Church Road, Chingford.

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Three Harlow men among the victims of the 9/11 tragedy
A Harlow man who previously survived the 1993 World Trade Centre bombings was among nearly 3,000 victims of the 9/11 tragedy.

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Petrol prices Bromley: The 10 cheapest petrol stations
New figures reveal that petrol prices have fallen for the first time this year.

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
South east London shares shocking effects of 9/11 calamity
The 9/11 terror attack on New York sent shockwaves through the world.

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
9/11 20th anniversary London: The memorial you can visit
It has been 20 years since the world came to a halt on September 11, 2001 when the United States of America was attacked.

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Where were you on 9/11? South east London's tragic memories
The scenes which unfolded 20 years ago today shocked the world.

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0100
Tesco, Sainsbury's and Aldi issue urgent health warning over items in store
If you have bought any of the items mentioned below, you need to be aware of these possible health risks.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 17:01:49 +0100
Chislehurst's Tudor ruins: Scadbury Manor open weekend
A rare opportunity to see historic Tudor ruins in Chislehurst before important repair works take place is on offer this weekend.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 15:50:05 +0100
Man allegedly attacks officer with blade in Gravesend
A man who allegedly attacked an officer with a bladed object as they attempted to arrest him in Gravesend has been charged with multiple offences.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 14:39:00 +0100
Family slam Met Police over search for missing Sidcup girl
The family of a Sidcup teenager who went missing this week have accused the Met Police of handling the case "appallingly" and will be making an official complaint.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 13:41:43 +0100
Dame Cressida Dick to continue as Met Police chief
High-profile critics of Metropolitan Police Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick have signed an open letter addressed to Boris Johnson urging for her to be replaced.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 12:49:43 +0100
Lewisham Homes apologises for squalid conditions of flat
Lewisham Homes has commissioned an investigation after an ITV documentary revealed the squalid state of one resident’s flat which was judged "unfit for human habitation".

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 12:25:40 +0100
Greenwich+Docklands festival ends with giant 'robot selfie'
A robot will draw a giant mural 'selfie' of the public over the next two days as part of the exciting final to the Greenwich+Docklands International Festival.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 11:08:14 +0100
Police probe rape of 17-year-old girl in Blackheath Village
Police are investigating the reported rape of a 17-year-old in Blackheath on Wednesday evening.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 11:00:50 +0100
Two-car crash on Watling Street in Bexleyheath
A person has been taken to hospital following a car crash in the centre of Bexleyheath last night.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 09:41:49 +0100
Erith driver jailed after A13 crash in Grays
An Erith driver who crashed his car and then fled, leaving his two injured passengers behind in the burning wreckage, has been jailed.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 12:31:14 +0100
Tottenham man convicted after randomly attacking pregnant lady
A man from Tottenham has been convicted after putting a pillowcase over a pregnant woman’s head before repeatedly punching her.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 15:48:11 +0100
Harlow protest to save the River Stort
Campaigners will take to Harlow streets tomorrow to save the River Stort from a huge crossing which could cause flooding and endanger wildlife.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 15:27:28 +0100
Historic Corner Pin pub reopens as Tottenham Hostspur team up with brewery
Football fans and the local community are able to enjoy a drink at a historic pub after Tottenham Hotspur joined forces with a London brewery to reopen it.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 14:32:23 +0100
New department store replacing Debenhams in Harrow revealed
A new department store that will replace Debenhams in Harrow town centre has been revealed.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 14:03:39 +0100
20 Crystal Palace roads shut for Wireless Festival
CRYSTAL Palace motorists will have to show a utility bill to drive into their own street as Wireless Festival descends on the area.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 13:53:12 +0100
Wireless Festival will shut half of Crystal Palace Park
A MASSIVE festival will shut half of Crystal Palace Park – but resident’s don’t care and are pleased about the possible economic benefits the festival should bring.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 13:39:47 +0100
New Northern Line tube stations Battersea Power Station and Nine Elms
RESIDENTS in South London are “pretty excited” for two new Tube stations to open – but wish lines were extended even further.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 13:40:36 +0100
Derelict pub in Edgware catches fire
Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters have been rushed to a fire at a derelict pub in Edgware.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 13:33:30 +0100
New Northern Line tube stations Battersea Power Station and Nine Elms
RESIDENTS in South London are “pretty excited” for two new Tube stations to open – but wish lines were extended even further.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 13:46:58 +0100
Students sign up to join exciting work experience scheme
The Young Reporter Scheme kicks off for the fourteenth year running this month and students keen to experience life in the media, are busily signing up to get involved. The scheme, which runs for eight months from the beginning of the Autumn term thr...

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 13:46:17 +0100
Loughton residents fury at plans for huge flats
Concerns have been raised on plans for more than 400 homes and a wellness centre to be built in Loughton despite the council initially refusing proposals.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 13:24:00 +0100
Enfield man set to skydive 13,000ft
A man who works for a funeral home in Enfield is ‘so excited’ for his 13,000ft skydive.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 13:20:20 +0100
New map shows one 9/11 victim was from Enfield
A new map has revealed that a victim of the 9/11 attacks had been from Enfield.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 12:35:10 +0100
Epping STI rates plummet sparking diagnosis fears
Sexually transmitted infection rates plunged in Epping Forest as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, figures suggest.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 12:33:04 +0100
Waltham Forest STI rates plummet sparking diagnosis fears
Sexually transmitted infection rates plunged in Waltham Forest as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, figures suggest.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 12:42:04 +0100
Met Office London weekend weather forecast: Dry and cloudy
It's going to be a dry and cloudy weekend in London, according to the Met Office forecast.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 12:12:12 +0100
Katie Price and son Harvey to star in new documentary
Katie Price and her son Harvey will star in a new follow-up documentary about the next chapter of their lives, the BBC has announced.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 10:22:34 +0100
World Suicide Prevention Day: Tragic toll by London borough
Figures reveal how many south east London residents have lost their lives to suicide – as campaigners call for the Government to bolster prevention services across the county following the coronavirus pandemic.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 10:04:00 +0100
Wandsworth girl, 14, missing for seven weeks - police appeal
Police are appealing for help in finding a young girl missing from Wandsworth.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 09:36:26 +0100
Police trying to find driver after boy struck by vehicle in Borehamwood
A boy who was hit by a car as he was riding his bike in Borehamwood fell unconscious when he returned home.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 08:33:58 +0100
Man allegedly groped teenage girl's legs on 144 bus at Wood Green
A search it taking place after a man allegedly groped a teenage girl’s legs on a bus.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 14:16:27 +0100
Wireless Festival 2021 Covid policy: Everything you need to know
The Covid policy for Wireless Festival 2021 needs attendees to show the results of a negative lateral flow test if not fully vaccinated.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 12:36:59 +0100
Amazon Prime to document 'special' Justin Bieber show - how to watch
Justin Bieber has announced a new documentary set to launch on Amazon Prime Video next month.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 09:18:29 +0100
The Wanted have announced new UK tour for 2022
The Wanted has taken to social media to announce a UK tour for March 2022. This comes after an announcement of a new Greatest Hit album this week.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 08:46:16 +0100
Tui, British Airways and easyJet giving false Covid testing info, Which? warns
A watchdog warned that some airlines are giving out incorrect information regarding Covid testing requirements which could mean passengers are unable to catch flights.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 08:45:59 +0100
Phil Collins fans 'incredibly sad' after concerning BBC interview
The 70-year-old music legend appeared to be slurring his words as he spoke on BBC Breakfast.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 11:58:16 +0100
Bexleyheath Line: Man killed on railway tracks near Eltham
A man has sadly died on railway tracks near Eltham following an 'emergency incident' late last night (September 8).

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 18:02:37 +0100
Aaliyah Chen: Man arrested after missing Bexley girl found
Police have arrested a 23-year-old man over the disappearance of a 15-year-old Bexley girl who was today found safe and well in a wooded area.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 17:18:27 +0100
Bromley Common: Man arrested after police chase crash
A man who allegedly hospitalised a member of the public after ploughing into his car as he attempted to evade police in Bromley was arrested a short time later.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 15:34:00 +0100
Arrest after Met Police chase stolen BMW through Greenwich
A suspected car thief has been arrested following a police chase through multiple boroughs.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 14:45:00 +0100
Greenwich slam 'failing' government over Afghan refugees
Greenwich Council has slammed the Government as 700 Afghan refugees currently in quarantine in the borough face uncertainty about where they will go next.



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