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Fri, 11 Feb 2022 09:24:08 +0000Partner of Stephen Port victim welcomes Dick's resignation
Ricky Waumsley, whose partner Daniel Whitworth, from Gravesend, was murdered by serial killer Stephen Port, has welcomed Dame Cressida Dick’s resignation.
Fri, 11 Feb 2022 09:24:10 +0000Missing Bromley man last seen at Glades shopping centre
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing man from Bromley.
Fri, 11 Feb 2022 08:40:00 +0000Enfield murder: Donovan Allen tribute as police make second arrest
A second teenager has been arrested on suspicion of murder after an 18-year-old footballer was stabbed in a block of flats.
Fri, 11 Feb 2022 08:16:06 +0000London Tube Closures this weekend: See the full list
Check which stations will be closed this weekend on the London Underground.
Fri, 11 Feb 2022 08:15:00 +0000Police appeal four years on from taxi driver murder in Cockfosters
Detectives investigating the murder of a father-of-three are offering a £20,000 reward for information that leads to the prosecution of those responsible for his death four years ago.
Fri, 11 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Electricity usage in each south east London area as bills increase
With costs of energy bills rapidly rising, we've put together an interactive map to show total energy consumption in each south east London area.
Fri, 11 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000 Surrey pop princess, 20, on her way to stardom
A young woman from Surrey says she will always have a “great connection” to her hometown as she steps into a world of song writing, performances, and pop music.
Fri, 11 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000South London charity shopper says beauty is in the details
The creative founder of a gourmet plant-based snack range says that “recycling, reusing and regifting are at the forefront” of life, as she creates eco-friendly recipes and has a passion for sustainable fashion.
Fri, 11 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000 Chislehurst mum raises thousands for VEDS after daughter's diagnosis
A mum from Chislehurst is raising money for a genetic disorder which her seven-year-old daughter battles every day.
Fri, 11 Feb 2022 04:00:00 +0000Adam Kay This Is Going to Hurt...More tour coming to London- get tickets
Adam Kay has announced he is going on tour in September 2022, here's how you can get tickets.
Fri, 11 Feb 2022 00:01:00 +0000Paula Radcliffe's Bromley PE session to launch EE kids watch
A former British athletics champion attended a PE session in Bromley for the launch of EE's new kids smartwatch.
Fri, 11 Feb 2022 00:01:00 +0000Paula Radcliffe reveals secret behind years of athletics success
A former British athletics champion has revealed her secrets in becoming a worldwide success in long-distance running.
Fri, 11 Feb 2022 09:50:33 +0000Adele gatecrashes Heaven nightclub after BRITs win and treats fans to 'iconic' pole dance
Adele won three BRIT awards earlier this week and took to a pole to dance at Heaven nightclub as she continued celebrations.
Fri, 11 Feb 2022 08:39:05 +0000McDonald reveals new online move to Facebook's Metaverse
The global chain will be the first restaurant to enter the digital world.
Fri, 11 Feb 2022 00:01:00 +0000BBC Three opens applications for MasterChef spin-off series - here's how to apply
BBC Three is launching a new spin-off series of MasterChef - here's how you can apply.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 15:51:39 +0000Bromley set for small council tax rise after draft budget approved
Council tax is set to rise by one per cent in Bromley after draft the budget was approved.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 15:26:10 +0000Greenwich Council plans tax rise and parking fee hike
Greenwich is planning a huge council tax rise and parking fee hike in a new budget.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 14:59:56 +0000Croydon Council: Domestic abuse survivor forced to couch surf
A domestic abuse survivor is couch surfing in Croydon after her former partner discovered her address and the council failed to rehouse her.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 13:08:05 +0000Met Police: Dick has ‘no intention’ of stepping down
The Metropolitan Police Commissioner has told rogue officers to “get out now, otherwise we will find you” as she insisted she was still the right person for the job.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 12:10:57 +0000Bromley split over future of European café pavement culture
Bromley is split over the future of a European-style cafe culture on its pavements after Covid rules are scrapped.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 11:40:25 +0000Margate: Plumstead teen stabbed man six times in supermarket
A Plumstead teen who stabbed a shopper with a screwdriver six times in a supermarket, inflicting serious injuries, has been sent to a young offender institution.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 09:11:26 +0000CCTV released after 'sexual assault' on Croydon train
Police investigating a “prolonged sexual assault” on a train travelling through Croydon have released CCTV images.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 08:36:25 +0000Bartosz Wyrzykowski: Eltham stabbing victim named
A 21-year-old man who was stabbed to death in Eltham on his way to buy milk has been named.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 07:31:47 +0000Bromley: Man punched in face after asking stranger for lighter
Police have released a CCTV image after a man who ignored a smoker’s request for a lighter was punched in the face in Bromley town centre, leaving him with lasting injuries.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Woolwich man fined for riding e-scooter without insurance
A Woolwich man was fined £826 after he was caught riding an e-scooter without insurance.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 10:45:00 +0000UK’s first 100mph battery-diesel passenger train on Chiltern Railway
The UK’s first 100mph battery-diesel hybrid train is entering passenger service to cut carbon emissions and boost air quality - and it's on the Chiltern Railways line.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 22:01:00 +0000The Apprentice episode 6: social media reactions and who was fired
Things are hotting up in the boardroom as at least one candidate is fired each week. Here's what happened in episode 6.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 19:38:18 +0000Boris Johnson releases statement after Met Police Commissioner Cressida Dick resigns
Boris Johnson has issued a statement after Dame Cressida Dick left her role as the Metropolitan Police Commissioner.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 18:22:07 +0000Pandemic puppies: The sad truth - Emily Ralph, City And Islington Sixth Form College
When the pandemic began in 2020, the UK saw a rise in the number of pet sales, especially puppies. Suddenly they were in very high demand as people were spending more time at home with nothing to do, so felt that buying a puppy would give them a cha...
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 17:04:20 +0000Boohoo releases Disney pyjamas in time for Galentine's day - How to buy
Boohoo has released a range of Disney pyjamas to help take your Galentine's Day to another level. Here's you can pick up your these cute PJs.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 16:54:42 +0000Goldsmiths staff on strike against redundancy plans
University and College Union (UCU) members at Goldsmiths University went on strike this week amid staff redundancy plans.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 16:11:45 +0000Sidcup: Teenage boy threatened with knife after bus argument
A teenage boy has been threatened with a knife after an argument on a bus in Sidcup.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 15:30:42 +0000Met Police officer asked girl, 15, if she had a boyfriend at meeting in park, court hears
A Met Police officer asked a 15-year-old girl if she had a boyfriend after getting her to meet him in a park when she finished school, a court has heard.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 14:15:00 +0000New 30mph speed limit to be introduced along section of A10
Lower speed limits are to be introduced on more roads across London in a bid to cut the number of injuries and deaths, Transport for London (TfL) has announced.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 14:09:37 +0000Man jailed after death of Mark Norris in Fyfield
A man has been jailed after a “dearly loved” motorcyclist died when he was knocked off his motorbike.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 12:53:59 +0000Suspected stolen property including Ray Bans found in Dartford
Suspected stolen property has been found in Dartford after police arrested a man.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 12:02:59 +0000Lewisham council tax to rise by 2.99 per cent from April
Council tax in Lewisham is set to rise by the maximum amount from April this year.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 10:30:33 +0000Man kicked and chased woman at Burnt Oak station
A man shouted at a woman and kicked her legs in an unprovoked attack at an underground station.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000Nature Notes: Let's hear it for our woodpeckers
IN Britain we have three species of woodpecker, namely the green, great spotted and lesser spotted. The green woodpecker is the largest, while the lesser spotted is only sparrow-sized.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 09:44:52 +0000Police hunt for missing woman from Bromley
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing woman.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 15:16:19 +0000Man charged in connection with shooting in Lambeth
A man has been charged in connection with a shooting in south London.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 08:12:23 +0000London Underground: Delays on Circle, Hammersmith & City line
It's best to check services before heading out this morning.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 07:55:00 +0000Police appeal for information into missing Norma Girolami, 70
A £20,000 reward has been made available to anyone who can lead police to the whereabouts of a missing woman detectives fear has been killed.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +0000Young Harrow Foundation launches online mental health hub
A new children’s mental health hub for people in Harrow has launched online.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Lewisham commuters furious over train cancellations
South Londoners are furious after Southern axed train services to London’s main stations.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Sutton building site could be transformed to look 'less like a war zone'
A building site in North Cheam could soon be transformed into a block of 74 flats and look “less like a war zone” according to one local.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Bexleyheath teacher helps people in need after life-threatening illness
A teacher from Bexleyheath said she was given “a second chance at life” to help other people after surviving a life-threatening illness.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000The most annoying things for drivers in south east London
We've all got that one thing that we just can't stand about other drivers.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 00:05:06 +0000Sherene Ahmed - City and Islington College
In the UK today, many hold the belief that everything is fair and based on meritocracy rather than ascribed status. However, close scrutiny of the education system brings forth some glaring discrepancies. One example is the continued existence of p...
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 19:20:20 +0000Cressida Dick resignation: Read former Met Police commissioner's statement
She has served as the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis since 2017 after being selected by the Home Office.