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Wed, 02 Feb 2022 09:43:26 +0000
DVLA issue update on processing times for driving licences
The agency has moved to update motorists amid delays following a high volume of enquiries since the Covid pandemic.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Greenwich woman fined failing to book Covid tests before landing
A woman from Greenwich was fined more than £2,000 for failing to book Covid tests before landing in the UK.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 08:03:00 +0000
Major traffic delays on M25 at junction 24 due to lorry fire
A lorry fire is causing major delays on the M25 this morning (February 2).

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Planned road closures in Epping, Loughton and Waltham Abbey
Streets in Epping, Loughton and Waltham Abbey are among those in Epping Forest set to be temporarily closed for roadworks.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Where every south east Londoner must visit at least once
South east London is a very special place - a home to many, attractive to tourists and filled with things to do and people to see.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 02:00:00 +0000
Nando's customers issued price hike warning amid cost of living crisis
Those who are partial to a plate of peri-peri flavours are being warned over price hikes on the menu.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Captain Sir Tom Moore: Family share memories on anniversary of his death
The national hero raised £38.9 million for the NHS by walking 100 laps of his garden before his 100th birthday.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000
Christina Aguilera tickets for London O2 Arena show go on 02 Priority presale today
Christina Aguilera is set to embark on a UK tour. Here's how you can get tickets.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 23:15:03 +0000
The best green spaces of South London- Arjun Deepak, Wilson's School
South London is full of greenery, with parks spanning acres of land and leafy, wooded suburbs, but which of these spots are the best?

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 10:54:36 +0000
British Gas could pay up to £750 off energy bills for UK households - how to apply
The British Gas Energy Trust runs two separate funds aimed to help people pay off their energy bills.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 16:21:34 +0000
IOPC slams police over racist, sexist and homophobic messages
“Disgraceful” sexist, racist and homophobic messages exchanged by Met police officers have been published by a watchdog that found the highly offensive language was dismissed as “banter”.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 14:40:24 +0000
Traffic delays as crash closes Blackwall Tunnel in Greenwich
There are lengthy delays on approach to the Blackwall tunnel which has closed following a crash.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 13:37:00 +0000
Residents move into homes delayed by Tidemill development
The first residents have moved into a Deptford housing scheme which was delayed by its link to a bitterly contested nearby development.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 12:24:04 +0000
Chislehurst: Van driver admits Frankie Bulbrook manslaughter
A van driver who chased and ran over a man during a mass armed brawl on a public green in Chislehurst has pleaded guilty to manslaughter.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 11:41:16 +0000
Disqualified Dartford driver caught behind wheel on cannabis
A disqualified, uninsured driver from Darftord was caught behind the wheel under the influence of cannabis.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 21:36:26 +0000
The bright future of Mason Greenwood might be over quite soon ( Aryaman Sidhwani, GGSK College)
On January the 30th, Mason Green wood caught a case after being accused for rape and assault. Videos of evidence, posted by his ex-girlfriend, started to spread around the internet, especially social media. These videos showed the harm that Greenwood...

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 19:01:38 +0000
Historical Street Of Baghdad- Nadeen (Turing House School)
‘Al- Mutannabi Street’ originally founded during the Ottoman Empire wins the tourists’ attraction from the artifacts and past books read during the 19th century. Its landmarks such as the ‘Qishla’ clock tower which has stood for over 100 ye...

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 18:56:43 +0000
Adele updates fans on BRIT Awards performance in London
Adele has given an update to fans on her BRIT Awards performance next week.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 17:27:20 +0000
By-election results: Two new Tory councillors elected for Dartford
TWO new Conservative councillors have been elected following the Dartford Borough Council by-elections last week (January 27).

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 17:26:52 +0000
Mason Greenwood further arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and threats to kill
Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood has been further arrested on following allegations of assault posted online.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 16:35:41 +0000
Man wanted after Deptford bike theft
A man is wanted by police for allegedly stealing a bike from a rack in Deptford.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 16:20:17 +0000
Campaign to save sports pitches with land said to be eyed up by West Ham
A popular grassroots football club could be on the move because the playing fields it's based at is mooted to be needed by a Premier League club.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 16:17:20 +0000
Closures on North Circular Road and roundabout for roadworks
Motorists using a major route in north-west London are set to face overnight disruption to their journeys due to roadworks.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 16:11:25 +0000
North Circular Road roadworks; new speed limit on A10 Great Cambridge Road
Motorists using a major route in north-west London are set to face disruption to their journeys due to roadworks.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 16:01:35 +0000
United Colleges Group to open education facility in Wembley
A new college education facility is coming to the heart of Wembley.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 15:34:14 +0000
Battersea London dogs looking for their forever homes
See what dogs are available from Battersea.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 15:18:07 +0000
Wandsworth police hunt for man, 23, who failed to appear in court
A man who was due to appear in court over charges in Wandsworth failed to turn up.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 13:21:15 +0000
New Shoe Zone store to open in Harrow
A new Shoe Zone is coming to Harrow town centre this month

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 13:04:00 +0000
Croydon: Man taken to hospital after shop fire
A man has been taken to hospital after a shop fire in Thornton Heath on Saturday afternoon (January 29).

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 12:32:27 +0000
Police cordon after woman injured near B&M in Tottenham High Road
A 52-year-old woman has been taken to hospital after she was found with "slash" injuries early this morning (February 1).

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 12:08:12 +0000
Enfield Council ranked 23rd in London by Climate Emergency UK
Enfield Council has been ranked among the bottom third of London boroughs for its plans to tackle the climate emergency.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 11:39:33 +0000
Sadiq backs Cressida Dick over Downing Street breach probe
Sadiq Khan has given his backing to Metropolitan Police Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick following the latest controversy involving Scotland Yard.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 11:18:13 +0000
Retired Kent Met Police officer in court charged with rape
A retired Metropolitan Police officer has appeared in court charged with rape, attempted rape and indecent assault more than 14 years ago.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 11:12:02 +0000
Asda Charlton Superstore suspected thieves wanted by police
Police are looking for three suspects after an attempted theft at an Asda Superstore.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 10:44:21 +0000
Kidbrooke: Proposal submitted to Greenwich Council for new homes
A planning application has been submitted to Greenwich Council for new homes in Kidbrooke.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 09:37:35 +0000
Interactive map highlights crime hotspots in Wandsworth
An interactive map has highlighted the areas of Wandsworth where crime is most common, according to police data.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 09:02:00 +0000
Man arrested after 15-year-old girl sexually assaulted in Peckham
A man has been arrested on suspicion of rape after the sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl in Peckham.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 08:54:00 +0000
17-year-old boy missing from Croydon
Police are appealing for help in finding a 17-year-old boy from Croydon.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 08:25:41 +0000
New City College student swiftly helps injured pensioner
A teenage student who helped rescue the life of an elderly man who fell, injured on the ground, has been praised.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 07:56:39 +0000
Has Wimbledon Common lost its sense of escape from London?
Has Wimbledon Common lost its sense of escape from London?

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 07:43:01 +0000
All-New Surrey Wildlife Centre - Annie Martin St Catherine's School
After 40 years of rescuing wildlife across Surrey, the Wildlife Aid Foundation is planning to open a visitor and rescue centre in addition to their current animal hospital situated in Leatherhead. They plan to increase the impact they have already ma...

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 12:33:23 +0000
Brent man discovers mother's Holocaust survival story
The son of a Holocaust survivor has spoken of how the chance discovery at his library led to him uncovering his mother’s remarkable escape from the horrors of the Second World War. 

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 15:56:25 +0000
British Airways plane almost flips at London Heathrow due to Storm Corrie
A British Airways plane almost flipped over as pilots attempted to land during Storm Corrie, new footage has revealed.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 15:54:55 +0000
Vincent van Gogh self-portraits shown together for first time in London exhibition
The "full span" of Vincent van Gogh's work will be on display in London later this week.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 14:08:21 +0000
London's best Secret Bars revealed
London has the most amount of mysterious bars than anywhere else in the UK.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 13:35:21 +0000
Met Police reviewing 300 images relating to Downing Street lockdown parties
The Met Police are launching an investigation into several incidents mentioned in Sue Gray's report

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 12:53:16 +0000
BAFTA rising star award nominees have been revealed
The nominees included Bond actress Lashana Lynch and West Side Story star Ariana DeBose.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 12:38:51 +0000
Home burglary warning to anybody who uses Facebook, Instagram or Twitter
Have you been known to share an innocent check-in on Facebook or type the classic 'I’m on holiday' post?

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 10:55:43 +0000
BBC Three: The full schedule for the channels launch
As BBC Three returns to screens find out what the full line-up for the special launch.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 10:52:09 +0000
Tesco announce major change to UK stores amid 'changes in customer habits'
The changes will impact stores where it has seen “lowest demand” and added it will shut seven of its 13 Jack’s discount stores.



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