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Fri, 17 Sep 2021 09:44:00 +0100
Bromley charity welcomes Afghan refugee job applications
A charity whose staffing levels have reached a crisis point has said they will welcome job applications from Afghan refugees.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 08:25:21 +0100
Patel slams M25 climate protests as police appeal for footage
Home Secretary Priti Patel has criticised “selfish” climate protesters who brought traffic to a halt on the M25 while police are appealing for footage of the demonstration.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 08:03:07 +0100
Erith: Reading murder arrest as missing person's body found
A Reading man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the body of a missing person was found in Erith.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Woolwich mother 'broken' after son, 15, stabbed to death
A "broken" mother has spoken of the suffering her family have gone through after her teenage son was stabbed to death after school in Woolwich.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Clarion Housing under fire over rats in Borehamwood flat
A mum has been forced from her home after finding a dead rat rotting underneath the oven and another spewing blood by her kitchen.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Blackheath dad set for charity swim as niece battles leukaemia
A Blackheath dad-of-three will take on a swim challenge to raise money for charities helping families of children with cancer  as his niece battles the disease.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 08:50:44 +0100
Prince Philip's will to remain secret for 90 years to protect 'dignity' of the Queen
The High Court ruled that the Duke of Edinburgh’s will is to remain sealed because of the Queen’s constitutional role.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 17:09:47 +0100
Murder investigation launched after body found in Erith
A murder investigation has been launched after the search for a missing person ended with a body being discovered in south east London.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 16:58:18 +0100
Hit and run in Bromley leaves man in hospital 'critical'
Police are investigating a hit and run in Bromley which left a man in critical condition in hospital.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 14:31:07 +0100
Lewisham to show eight projects as from Mayor's Liberty fund
Lewisham will showcase eight innovative artistic projects from deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists as part of its year as London borough of culture.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 13:17:02 +0100
Dartford cyclist killed in bin lorry collision in Swanley
A teenage cyclist from Dartford has died after a collision with a bin lorry in Swanley yesterday.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 13:07:31 +0100
Delays near Clapham Junction after person hit by train dies
A person has died after emergency services were called to reports of a casualty on the tracks at Queenstown Station.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Croydon hospital worker receives landmark Covid booster jab
A maternity support worker in Croydon has spoken of her joy after becoming one of the first people in the UK to receive a Covid-19 booster jab.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 11:26:54 +0100
Paul Maurice: Son charged with murdering father in Bromley
A 29-year-old man has been charged with murdering his father by stabbing him to death in Bromley.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 11:12:23 +0100
Transport for London unveils new and updated tube map
Transport for London (TfL) has unveiled a new Tube map showing the first major expansion of the network this century.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 10:58:00 +0100
Insulate Britain: Three arrests for orchestrating M25 protests
Three people have been arrested on suspicion of orchestrating environmental protests which blockaded the M25.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 07:52:27 +0100
Catford traders fear town centre redevelopment plans
Catford traders are worried about their future in the town if a huge £500 million redevelopment goes ahead.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 07:47:34 +0100
Blessing Olusegun: Coroner says death was suicide or accident
A 21-year-old Eltham business student whose body was found on a South Coast beach most likely died because of suicide or an accident, a coroner has said.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Essex Council call for strategy to improve care work
Care workers providing a vital service by caring for adults in their homes can earn more money “picking pears”, a council chief has said amid concerns about the future of the care market.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 16:24:32 +0100
Police appeal for help tracing 14-year-old Niyah
Enfield Police have asked for help tracing a 14-year-old who has been missing for two days.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Harlow’s MP made a professor by Nottingham Trent University
Harlow’s MP has been made an Honorary Professor by Nottingham Trent University and will deliver lectures and seminars.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Large colourful spiders spotted in Epping Forest
Two species of large spider have been spotted by eagle-eyed experts in Epping Forest. 

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 10:09:28 +0100
Driver trapped after car hit by lorry in M25 crash
A DRIVER was left trapped after her car was hit by a lorry on the M25, spinning the vehicle “out of control” and straight into a barrier.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 09:55:34 +0100
Driver trapped after car hit by lorry in M25 crash
A DRIVER was left trapped after her car was hit by a lorry on the M25, spinning the vehicle “out of control” and straight into a barrier.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 08:38:13 +0100
Car hits motorcyclist on A406 by Redbridge Roundabout
A motorcyclist was taken to hospital after a car deliberately hit him on the A406 by Redbridge Roundabout.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 08:00:51 +0100
Watling Park rape in Edgware sparks CCTV appeal
Police have released CCTV images after a woman was raped in a park in Edgware.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Man dies after being found injured in Edmonton alley
A man in his 60s has died after he was found with a serious leg injury in an alley in Edmonton.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Woman living with an expected gas leak in Ongar
A MOTHER-of-two has been left worrying for her children’s health a year after she reported a suspected gas leak to the council.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Walthamstow Mall offers free advert for green businesses
A Walthamstow mall is giving local green businesses the opportunity to promote themselves for free as part of Great Big Green Week, a national celebration of action on climate change.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Lewisham parents to run marathon for hospitals after baby dies
A couple whose baby daughter lived for just 10 days are running the London Marathon to raise money to support the wellbeing of the “beautiful humans” who cared for their family.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 17:06:00 +0100
IKEA and Swedish House Mafia announce new collection
The collection will focus on affordable home furnishing solutions for producing, playing and listening to music.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 10:12:36 +0100
You can stay in Winnie the Pooh's home in this new Airbnb listing for Hundred Acre Wood
Yes, you can book to stay in the original Hundred Acre Wood which has been listed on Airbnb to celebrate the character’s 95th anniversary.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 08:22:03 +0100
Cabinet reshuffle not over as Boris Johnson set to shake up junior minister roles
Boris Johnson's reshuffle is not over yet, as further shake-ups for junior ministerial positions are still planned.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 18:00:46 +0100
Man charged with Streatham murder after Pakistan extradition
A man has been extradited from Pakistan and charged with the murder of a his wife who was found strangled to death in her south London home.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 17:36:30 +0100
Greenwich set for Comedy Festival at National Maritime Museum
A cavalcade of comedy is coming to Greenwich this week, with some of the biggest names in the industry set to perform in open-air shows at the National Maritime Museum.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 16:46:36 +0100
Erith warehouse fire cost Ocado an estimated £35 million
The total cost of a large fire at Ocado's Erith warehouse earlier this year has been revealed to be £35 million after around 300,000 customer orders were cancelled.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 14:32:19 +0100
Lewisham Council investing £10m into community projects
Lewisham Council is investing £10 million in community infrastructure projects and volunteer groups throughout the borough.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 13:27:26 +0100
Serious crash closes Swanley roads as air ambulance called
Police and ambulance crews have rushed to the scene of a 'serious accident' in Swanley this afternoon.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 11:57:17 +0100
Listen to Bexley GP over Nicki Minaj on vaccines says Boris
The Prime Minister has told the public to listen to a 'superstar GP of Bexley' over Nicki Minaj over her controversial stance on coronavirus vaccines.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 10:11:05 +0100
Murder arrest: 51-year-old man stabbed to death in Bromley
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 51-year-old was stabbed to death in Bromley last night.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 08:54:44 +0100
Insulate Britain: Delays as climate protestors blockade M25
Climate protesters have blockaded two junctions of the M25, causing significant tailbacks.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 08:36:01 +0100
Herne Bay: Thamesmead man charged with dealing Class As
A 22-year-old from Thamesmead has been charged with dealing crack cocaine and heroin in Kent as part of a suspected county lines network.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 07:39:12 +0100
Brookmill Park: E-fit released after three couples robbed
Police have released an e-fit of a man after three couples were robbed in Deptford park at knifepoint, with one man suffering stab wounds from which he is still recovering.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 13:02:13 +0100
Stuart Lubbock's dad Terry dies from cancer aged 76
The father of a man found dead in entertainer Michael Barrymore’s swimming pool 20 years ago has died, a friend has said.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 10:35:57 +0100
Three women sexually assaulted near Dollis Hill station
Police are hunting a sexual predator after three women were assaulted in the same area on different days.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 17:30:00 +0100
Four streets in the Harrow area to be closed for roadworks
Four streets in the Harrow area are set to be temporarily closed for roadworks, starting from Monday.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Road closures in and Barnet for works and hospital scanner removal
A road junction is due to be closed on Sunday to enable a scanner to be removed from a hospital.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 16:49:43 +0100
Developers for High Barnet and Finchley Central flats drop out
Plans to build tower blocks of flats at two tube station car parks have been dropped.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 16:37:05 +0100
Giggs and Meek Mill film music video in Peckham
Giggs and Meek Mill have been spotted filming a music video in Peckham together.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Waltham Abby home installs sweet shop for elderly
A Waltham Abby care home has re-created a traditional sweet shop for its elderly residents who suffer with dementia.



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