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Wed, 09 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Woolwich neighbours embroiled in heated parking space row
Neighbours in Woolwich are embroiled in a heated row over parking spaces.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000
Essex foundation seeks new trustees with accountancy, legal and marketing skills
An organisation which awards £5 million to charities in Essex annually is calling for people who care about their community and want to make a difference where they live to become a trustee.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 09:46:19 +0000
Southwark man who 'repaired' illegal firearm faces jail sentence
A man who gave advice on how to use an illegal firearm is facing a jail sentence after he was convicted of a firearms offence.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 09:02:19 +0000
Southeastern trains delayed due to signalling problem at Lewisham
TRAIN services are being delayed this morning (February 9) after a signalling problem at Lewisham station.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 09:00:00 +0000
Albert the Tortoise becomes celebrity book favourite
A tortoise has become a celebrity favourite receiving praise from the likes of TV petrolhead Jeremy Clarkson and Game of Thrones and Vicar of Dibley actor Clive Mantle.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 08:08:39 +0000
Greenwich stabbing: Man in early 20s dies
A man in his early 20s has died following a stabbing in Greenwich.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 07:55:00 +0000
Essex Police investigating Kurt Zouma cat-kicking video
Essex Police says "urgent enquiries" are ongoing after a video emerged of West Ham United footballer Kurt Zouma dropping, kicking and slapping his pet cat.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Eltham Police station: Application submitted to demolish site
An application has been submitted to Greenwich Council to demolish the former Eltham Police station site.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Hairspray at Bromley Churchill Theatre is a must-see this February - review
“I haven’t been forced to smile, laugh and feel that great in such a long time. Hairspray at Bromley Churchill Theatre deserves a feel-good award,” says reporter Immy Share.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
More than 10 shop units empty in Wandsworth High Street
The number of empty shops on UK high streets is rising every year, and Wandsworth seem to be another London borough that is slowly but surely losing its high street favourites across the town centre.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Dartford's best pizza restaurants according to TripAdvisor
Ahead of National Pizza Day, here are some of the best places to go for the classic Italian food in Dartford.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 09:50:42 +0000
Wilko customers threaten boycott over controversial pet rule affecting UK stores
Wilko has more than 400 stores UK-wide but the new initiative will only be allowed in 248 stores.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 09:16:49 +0000
Boris Johnson PMQs: PM faces Keir Starmer after police rescue - how to watch
Sir Keir was bundled into a police car for protection near Parliament on Monday.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 08:52:20 +0000
Sadiq Khan says it is not safe for politicians to walk streets of London
The Mayor of London made the comment on an appearance on Good Morning Britain

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 08:28:50 +0000
BBC Eastenders star Jamie Borthwick issued driving ban with bosses 'furious'
The actor, who joined the BBC soap aged 12, has reportedly been banned from driving for six months.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 13:46:32 +0000
Man charged with armed robbery of Dartford High Street bank
A Lewisham man who allegedly entered a bank armed with a knife before threatening staff and stealing cash from a till has been charged.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 12:37:48 +0000
Lewisham dealer arrested with cocaine in car boot jailed
A Lewisham drug dealer who was arrested with more than 100 deals of cocaine in the boot of his car has been jailed.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 11:34:25 +0000
Train cleaners across south east London to strike over pay
Hundreds of rail cleaners working across south east London are set strike later this month, as they call for better pay.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 10:06:52 +0000
Three arrests after Welling pub allegedly burgled overnight
Police have made three arrests after a Welling pub was allegedly burgled overnight.

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 19:06:39 +0000
Cyclist attacked and robbed while on route to Potters Bar
A cyclist was taken to hospital following a “violent attack” by four people on mopeds.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 18:49:18 +0000
Puppy prices and demand Coco Brownlow
As cases rose, schools shut down, shops were vacant and smiles where sparse many of us turned to a furry friend to seek solace in.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 17:34:33 +0000
Man in court for driving in Bromley with Brazilian licence
A man has appeared in court after driving in Bromley with a Brazilian driving licence - despite having lived in the UK for two years.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 16:46:23 +0000
Former Enfield councillor Will Coleshill seen at Keir Starmer mob
A former Enfield councillor was present when Sir Keir Starmer and Tottenham MP David Lammy were ambushed outside parliament by protesters.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 16:46:53 +0000
Redbridge residents likely to see their council tax increase
Redbridge residents are likely to see their council tax bills increase in April, as the council prepares its budget for next year.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 16:28:26 +0000
Major roadworks planned in Epping, Chigwell and Loughton
Motorists in Epping Forest are facing potential disruption due to an extensive package of roadworks that will temporarily close some long stretches of road, starting as early as next week.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 16:18:29 +0000
Kate Middleton visits Southwark MumSpace group
The Duchess of Cambridge made fruit kebabs with toddlers as she joined a cooking workshop during a visit to a MumSpace playgroup.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Proposed changes to school street zone times in Enfield area
Changes are set to be made to the times when pedestrian and cycle zones will be in operation near some schools in and around Enfield.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 15:29:15 +0000
Haringey Council takes action after meeting no-show
Haringey Council leader Peray Ahmet says she has “taken action” after several Labour councillors failed to show up to a scrutiny meeting on child poverty.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 14:27:14 +0000
Peepal Care in Wembley slammed for 'poor quality' services
A care provider refused to apologise for “poor quality” services after claiming it was its former owner’s dying wish for it not to say sorry. 

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 14:11:05 +0000
Bexleyheath High Street awards introduced to celebrate local achievements
An awards ceremony will take place to celebrate the achievements of high street businesses in Bexleyheath.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 13:02:48 +0000
Man, 82, missing from Croydon last seen on Monday
A man missing from Croydon hasn't been since since around 5pm yesterday.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Redbridge has among London's fewest GPs and nurses per person
An ageing GP population in Redbridge means it has one of the lowest number of doctors per patient in London.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 11:53:06 +0000
Tribute to Leytonstone's inspirational Janice Wells
Around 200 people who felt the “life-time impact” made from a woman who dedicated her life to helping others attended her funeral.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 11:46:57 +0000
Greggs to launch fashion collection in collaboration with Primark
High street bakery chain Greggs is to launch a fashion collection in a first-of-its-kind collaboration with Primark.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 11:38:48 +0000
Woman, 86, missing after leaving Mitcham home to go to Tooting
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing woman from Mitcham.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 11:07:47 +0000
Bexley: Motorcyclist rushed to hospital after A2 crash
A motorcyclist has been rushed to a major trauma centre after crashing into a barrier on the A2.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 11:05:00 +0000
Valentine's Day stationery from Paperchase, Papier and more
We're rounded up some of the best Valentine's Day stationery from Paperchase, Papier and more.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 10:16:08 +0000
Princess Alexandra Hospital to spend £1m on maternity staff
A NHS hospital trust will spend over £1 million on staffing at an Essex maternity ward after reports of a shortage.

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 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



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