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Sat, 26 Feb 2022 09:52:48 +0000
‘Code black-a storm’s spring surprise’ Martina Quinzo Gumley House
While many people were expecting to enjoy a relaxing half term and return to school, what they were not expecting was to be greeted with was a literal facial assault courtesy of storm Eunice and the flow of storms that attacked the UK. Storm Eunice w...

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Picture of long lost east London pub in Chingford
A photo of a long lost pub that once stood on Bury Road, Chingford, called “The Woodman”.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 07:48:40 +0000
Economics Without The Boring Bits Book Review, Krishna Mahendrakar, Wilson’s School
Book Review

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Top 5 places to enjoy brunch in Greenwich ahead of Pancake Day
Pancake Day might not be until next week, but whether you’re craving stacks of piping hot pancakes smothered with maple syrup or smashed avocado on sourdough, there’s plenty to sink your teeth into in Greenwich.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
British Imam raises concerns on false Muslim narratives
A British Imam says the Ahmadiyya Muslim community promotes peace and harmony - but adds that this has become overshadowed with the subconscious bias people may have regarding the Islamic religion.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Beckenham man fined for dropping cigarette in Woolwich street
A man from Beckenham has been fined more than £800 in court for dropping a cigarette in the street.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Friends open Guy Earl of Warwick pub in Welling
TWO friends from Welling have opened their “dream pub” after working together for many years.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Police hunt for man over sex at St Nicholas Church in Plumstead
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a man charged with having sex at a church in south east London.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Hygiene ratings for every Greggs in Greenwich
Gregg's is arguably the most popular bakery chain with thousands across the UK.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Cineworld announces £3 ticket sale across UK cinemas for TODAY only
Cinema fans will be able to enjoy films on the big screen for a bargain price this weekend.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Iceland announce change to bonus card scheme across UK stores
The change could affect thousands of Iceland customers.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Primrose reveals 7 quick jobs to get your garden Spring ready- See the tasks
Here's how you can get your garden ready for the better weather with these 7 tasks from Primrose.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 00:01:00 +0000
World Book Day children's fancy dress costumes at Aldi
You can get your hands on a fancy dress costume for World Book Day thanks to Aldi’s Specialbuys.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 00:01:00 +0000
New driveway rules could see paved driveways banned outside UK homes
The new measures are being considered in an effort to stop storm drainage systems becoming overwhelmed.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 00:01:00 +0000
M&S has a Pancake Day range with delicious mixes, sauces and spreads - What I thought
They're not just Pancakes, they're M&S Pancakes. See the full view of Marks and Spencer's Pancake range.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Highway Code: UK drivers could face £2,500 fine for simple driving mistake
The Highway Code warns pedestrians have priority over vehicles when they cross the road.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 00:01:00 +0000
BBC Peaky Blinders Series 6: New cast members ahead of final season
Peaky Blinders is returning for its final series on the BBC this weekend.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Russian attack on Ukraine in pictures: Devastating impact of Putin's invasion
Images and videos from the conflict have caused outrage across the globe as world leaders pledge their support to Ukraine.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Tesco and Waitrose issue Salmonella warnings to shoppers and offer full refund
Both supermarket chains will be offering a full refund to consumers as the products are recalled from the shelves.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Vegan diet could reduce risk of developing cancer, new research finds
The participants, aged between 40 and 70, were asked about their dietary habits including how regularly they ate meat or fish.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Mother's Day: Kärcher cleaning products Stacey Solomon and Mrs Hinch use - Buy yours here
Here's a round-up of Kärcher products to give you some Mother's Day gift inspiration.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 22:52:28 +0000
£3 CINEMA TICKETS - Anne-Laure Mukosa, Townley Grammar
In a daylong free-for-all, Cineworld is offering tickets for just £3 on Saturday 26th to inaugurate the first ever ‘Cineworld Day’ - celebrating “more than 100 years of films in colour”!

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 19:19:39 +0000
How the shift into Spring can positively impact your wellbeing Jayne Marcar Langley Park School for Girls
Scientists have signified that our mood can change with the seasons of the year, and that we can see positive impacts to our mental health through the upcoming transition into Spring.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 17:15:32 +0000
Windy Weather Causes Chaos
Storm Eurnice impacting England.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 16:04:33 +0000
Croydon Council's new housing boss gets paid nearly same as Boris Johnson
Croydon Council has brought a housing boss on board with a salary of up to £150,000 a year – not far off what Prime Minister Boris Johnson is paid.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 16:01:39 +0000
Wanstead shop owners and staff feature in new exhibition
A historical family picture helped inspire a photographer to capture a visual document of a tight community of East London high street traders and businesses that will go on public display from Monday.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 16:01:27 +0000
Children will 'needlessly die' if Silvertown Tunnel project goes ahead, says GP
A GP has issued a stark warning children will “needlessly die” if the controversial Silvertown Tunnel project goes ahead.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 15:53:47 +0000
Croydon and Sutton private school teachers walk out of classrooms for third day
Teachers from private schools in Croydon and Sutton walked out of classrooms for a third day on Thursday (February 24) in a dispute over pensions.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 15:27:44 +0000
London Underground Strikes: When and which lines are affected?
TfL has warned that they will be severe disruption across all London Underground services.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 15:49:02 +0000
Met Police: Less than 5% of officers gay according to figures
New figures show that 629 Metropolitan Police officers identify as gay or lesbian, making up 5.1 per cent of the force.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 15:44:40 +0000
Police hit out at plans for alcohol license at Greenwich Shell petrol station
Police have come out against plans for a Shell petrol station to be given an alcohol license – and criticised Uber Eats in the process.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 14:40:06 +0000
Brent mother accused of causing child's death says GP said she ‘looked fine’
A mother accused of causing the death of her baby daughter through neglect has said she was told by a GP the child “looked fine” weeks before her death.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 14:18:26 +0000
Sabina Nessa: Koci Selamaj admits violent murder of teacher
A “predatory” man has pleaded guilty to murdering primary school teacher Sabina Nessa.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 13:02:26 +0000
Crystal Palace Subway to undergo £3.2m restoration project
The Crystal Palace Subway will undergo a £3.2m restoration project.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 12:29:37 +0000
Croydon man among four guilty of murder of student thrown from balcony at NYE party
Four men have been found guilty of the murder of a film student who was thrown from a roof terrace after he was “savagely” attacked at a New Year’s Eve party, according to police.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 12:31:28 +0000
Suspected stalker arrested in Erith
Officers spotted a vehicle in Dartford in the early hours of the morning – and checks showed the driver as wanted by Sussex Police.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 12:14:51 +0000
North Circular closed as man stabbed to death
Three men have been arrested a man was stabbed to death following a fight near the North Circular.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 12:19:03 +0000
Thamesmead: Man arrested after drugs and wad of cash found
A man from Thamesmead has been arrested after allegedly being caught with drugs and a wad of cash.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 12:02:08 +0000
Park Lane Carshalton: Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash
A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital after a crash in Carshalton.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 11:42:29 +0000
Man arrested after increase in thefts in Thamesmead and Belvedere
A man in his 30s has been arrested after an increase in burglary reports across Thamesmead and Belvedere.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 11:54:36 +0000
Bexley arrest after driver allegedly tries to hide cocaine
Police have made an arrest in Bexley after a driver allegedly tried to dodge police and hide cocaine.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 11:18:26 +0000
Man taken to hospital after Peckham maisonette fire
A man has been taken to hospital after a maisonette fire in Peckham.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 10:25:04 +0000
Champions League final moved from Russia to Paris
The 2022 Champions League final will no longer be held in Russia, following the nation's invasion of Ukraine.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 09:32:47 +0000
Morrisons is offering 25% off The Best wine and 3 for £20 on selected bottles
Morrisons is offering 25 percent off The Best wine range and three for £20 on selected bottles.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 09:29:25 +0000
UB40 star to ‘tear roof off’ O2 during Storm Eunice reopening gig
Former UB40 member Ali Campbell has said he plans to “tear the roof off” London’s O2 Arena again as he returns to the stage in memory of his late bandmate Astro.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 08:17:07 +0000
London Tube closures this weekend: See the full list
Check the London Underground services this weekend before heading out.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 07:38:26 +0000
Woman found dead in Edmonton named as police make second arrest
A 58-year-old woman who was found dead in Edmonton has been named by police.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Bexleyheath Mercedes driver caught speeding in Charlton
A Mercedes driver from Bexleyheath has been fined almost £900 after speeding in Charlton.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Lewisham garage block transformed into brand new homes
A garage block in Lewisham has been transformed into five brand new social homes for local families.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Thamesmead man fined in court for spitting in Woolwich street
A Thamesmead man has landed a hefty fine in court for spitting in the street in Woolwich.



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