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Tue, 08 Feb 2022 07:40:10 +0000
Southwark family's dream home revoked due to council IT error
A south London mum with her two sons were left “heartbroken” after a council told her she couldn’t move into a new house because of an IT error.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 07:35:34 +0000
Police appeal: Four teens missing from Croydon and Merton
Police are appealing for help locating four teenagers missing from Croydon and Merton who are thought to be together.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 09:46:19 +0000
Tory MPs criticise Boris Johnson as Keir Starmer mobbed amid Savile slur
Sir Keir was put into a police car for protection after he faced allegations of “protecting paedophiles”.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 10:00:50 +0000
Asda announcement will help customers save on their shopping
Asda make announcement to help customer budgets "stretch further" following Jack Monroe complaints.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 09:16:09 +0000
'Sneaky' council plans add 144 homes to estate regeneration
Wood Street residents are furious about the “sneaky” way proposals to “cram more people into taller blocks” at Marlowe Road Estate have been announced.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 08:25:35 +0000
Efforts to move civil servants out of London are 'going backwards'
The number of civil servants has grown twice as fast in London, at 22%.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Map shows how many buildings still need waking watch
A map shows the number of buildings in each London borough that need fire safety measures such as waking watches.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
The Big London Bake review: Great British Bake Off-like venue
On Saturday, my boyfriend and I headed to Tooting to take part in the highly sought-after Big London Bake.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Thameslink to assist passengers in need all the time in south London
A new mobile assistance team has started work on the Thameslink route in south London in a trial to support disabled passengers and other customers.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Wimbledon: Sustainable fashion designer creates timeless dresses
Sustainable fashion is taking the world by storm, with more people than ever shopping consciously and steering away from fast fashion.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Zendaya is the latest wax figure at Madame Tussauds
The actor, singer and fashion icon will star in the Award Party zone from February 11.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 09:59:19 +0000
Ryanair reveals top 5 destinations for summer 2022
Ryanair has revealed its top five destinations for this summer.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 09:56:34 +0000
Salmonella sparks UK-wide recall of Snaffling Pig pork scratchings
Salmonella infection usually causes diarrhoea, fever and stomach cramps.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 09:27:23 +0000
RSPCA condemn 'upsetting' video of Kurt Zouma kicking and slapping cat
In the video, Zouma is seen kicking and slapping the cat, while laughter can be heard in the background.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 06:27:52 +0000
Kurt Zouma apologises for kicking and hitting cat in video posted online
A video made its way online which showed the 27-year old West Ham United player to be kicking his cat

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 00:01:00 +0000
BBC: This Is Going To Hurt full cast list
The show is based on the award-winning book of the same title.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000
Channel 4 Gogglebox stars Marcus Luther reveal when the new series will start in February
Gogglebox favourites will appear on the new series to discuss what TV has to offer in February.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 16:58:44 +0000
Sydenham dealer caught with 91 wraps of crack and heroin jailed
A Sydenham dealer who was caught with more than 90 wraps of crack and heroin hidden in his clothing has been jailed.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 15:26:27 +0000
Dartford man who orally raped eight-year-old jailed
A remorseless Dartford man who orally raped an eight-year-old boy when he was a teenager has been jailed for three years.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 13:00:02 +0000
Driver in hospital after HGV overturns in Orpington
A lorry driver has been rushed to hospital after a HGV overturned under a bridge in Orpington.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 11:52:13 +0000
Insulate Britain ‘getting started’ with 'ambitious’ campaign
Insulate Britain activists said they have “failed” but are now planning an “even more ambitious” campaign.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 10:12:05 +0000
Images released after knife fight on south London bus
Police investigating an "appalling" knife fight on board a south London bus have released images of three suspects.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 16:24:31 +0000
Family of Warren Wright pay tribute to teacher killed in crash near Wool
THE family of the man with “everything to live for” killed in a crash near Wool have paid tribute to the primary school teacher.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 16:23:16 +0000
Man jailed for causing death by dangerous driving in crash near Wool
A MAN who admitted causing the death of a new father with a “promising future” after falling asleep at the wheel has been jailed.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 11:27:37 +0000
Covid UK: Dog owners issued warning over mystery illness thought to be Covid
It is thought the sudden wave of cases could be caused by a type of coronavirus.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 10:08:37 +0000
Sky reveals content coming to Sky Cinema in February 2022 - how to get Sky
Find out what's coming to Sky Cinema in February here.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 17:48:58 +0000
Places to take your partner on Valentines day!
Places to take your special someone on Valentine’s Day

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 17:00:57 +0000
Cannabis plants and £8k in cash found at Sutton home
A huge amount of cannabis and £8,000 in cash have been seized after a police warrant at a home in Sutton.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 16:46:41 +0000
Mum shouldn't have been told to carry out two-handed CPR, jury told
A mother accused of murdering her son should not have been told to carry out two-handed resuscitation on the two-year-old boy’s little body, a medical expert has said.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 16:38:35 +0000
Body found in Wandsworth missing man search
Police looking for a man missing from Wandsworth have recovered a body.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 15:30:38 +0000
Haringey Council's climate change plan among best in London
Haringey Council’s plan to tackle the climate emergency has been ranked among the best in London.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Thank you card to Epping police officers sent to Australia
It's ten years ago this week since we reported how a kind gesture found its way to the other side of the world.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 16:00:00 +0000
East London's pie and mash shops celebrated in book
It's five years ago this week since an east London institution was celebrated in a new book.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 16:00:54 +0000
Outer Londoners feel 'forced' to own cars
Almost a quarter of people in outer London say they feel “forced” to own a car due to a lack of transport options, according to a new YouGov survey.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 16:00:03 +0000
Wimbledon home issued with partial closure order after cuckooing reports
A home in Wimbledon has been issued with a partial closure order after an incident of cuckooing was reported to police.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 15:10:04 +0000
When should I avoid the Tube due to strikes?
Commuters in London are facing the prospect of months of misery with a series of strikes set to bring the Tube to its knees.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 15:15:20 +0000
Sergeant grabbed Met Police officer’s face and kissed her on cheek, hearing told
A Metropolitan Police officer has recalled the “horrifying” moment a more senior male colleague allegedly grabbed her face and kissed her.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 14:40:35 +0000
Tom Walker announces London tour date after Kate Middleton performance
Tom Walker has announced a south east London tour date as part of his new tour following a recent performance with The Duchess of Cambridge and the release of new music.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 14:33:00 +0000
Metroline officially axes 84 bus between St Albans and New Barnet
A bus company has officially axed a "valuable" service despite thousands of people signing a petition to save it.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 13:17:13 +0000
McVitie's 'Biscuit Butler' delivery service is coming to London
You'll be able to get biscuits delivered to your door for Valentine's Day

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 12:20:04 +0000
Northwick Park Hospital nurse reflects on pandemic two years on
A head of nursing at Northwick Park Hospital has praised the “incredible” work seen from colleagues during the pandemic.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 11:54:43 +0000
Call police if you see young girl missing from Sydenham
Police are appealing for help in finding a girl missing from Sydenham.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 11:31:06 +0000
New B&M store opens up in Colindale
A new B&M store that has opened up has brought more than 50 jobs to the local community.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 11:33:32 +0000
Two adults and four kids escape Clapham house fire
Two adults and four children have escaped a house in Clapham where a fire broke out.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 11:30:00 +0000
Two men arrested after police raids in Edgware and Borehamwood
Police seized a large amount of cash after raiding a property in Borehamwood.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 11:11:35 +0000
Londoners will still have to pay full price of private parking fines
As private fines are capped at £50 in England and Wales, London will still have to pay full amounts.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 11:06:11 +0000
Woman rescued from Sydenham flat fire
Firefighters have rescued a woman from a flat fire in Sydenham.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 10:43:26 +0000
South east London teen jailed after sharing terrorist manual online
A 19-year-old man has been sentenced to jail after sharing a bomb making manual online.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 09:25:22 +0000
Man attacked after withdrawal from Halifax Lewisham cash machine
A man has been attacked twice after withdrawing money from a cash machine in Lewisham.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 08:25:00 +0000
Plans for 351 homes at Cockfosters tube station approved
Transport for London’s plan to build blocks of flats at Cockfosters Station has been narrowly approved despite thousands of local residents opposing it.



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