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Thu, 03 Mar 2022 08:16:38 +0000
London Tube Strikes: Updated stations closures as staff strike again
London enters another day of chaos as the London Underground workers strike again.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 09:26:09 +0000
Sarah Everard’s family pay tribute on first anniversary of murder
The family of Sarah Everard have paid tribute to her on the first anniversary of her murder by a police officer, saying she was “wonderful and we miss her all the time”.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 08:42:00 +0000
London Underground strike: How to avoid the disruptions on the tube
The London Underground will face severe disruption today as tube workers strike.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Share your child's World Book Day costumes in Epping Forest
From Harry Potter to Mary Poppins or The Gruffalo, we always love seeing what children dress up as on World Book Day - but what will you WOW us with this year?

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Share your child's World Book Day costumes in East London area
From Harry Potter to Mary Poppins or The Gruffalo, we always love seeing what children dress up as on World Book Day - but what will you WOW us with this year?

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Wimbledon author releases children’s book for World Book Day
An author from Wimbledon says “reading is magical” as her new children’s book about overcoming anxiety is set to be published this World Book Day.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Woolwich mum with PrettyLittleThing aspirations in Miss British Isles final
A 24-year-old mum from Woolwich has made it through to the finals of Miss British Isles.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
World Book Day: Five famous south east London authors
It’s World Book Day today which means children across the UK and Ireland will be dressing up as their favourite fictional characters to celebrate reading.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Lewisham woman fined for travelling without Southeastern ticket
A woman from Lewisham has been fined more than £400 after travelling on a train without a valid ticket.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
World Book Day 2022: Show us your costumes and pictures
It's World Book Day 2022 - and we want to see your kids dressed up.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Downham girl to donate 15 inches of hair to Little Princess Trust
An eight-year-old girl from Downham is planning to chop off a huge 15 inches of her hair to donate to the Little Princess Trust.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Wednesday Addams' diary entry ahead of show at Bromley Churchill theatre
Between Tuesday, March 1 and Saturday, March 5, 2022, The Addams family will be showing at the Churchill Theatre in Bromley.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Basildon: Asbestos firm boss jailed for 10 months
A DIRECTOR at an asbestos management firm has been jailed after failing to protect workers during a major refurbishment project.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 09:53:43 +0000
BBC Peaky Blinders star Annabelle Wallis 'splits' from Hollywood boyfriend Chris Pine
A source said the pair "have broken up and haven't been together for a few months".

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 09:47:52 +0000
ITV Coronation Street star Charlie de Melo quits soap amid 'spectacular' storyline
Coronation Street viewers will see his final scenes play out in the summer months.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 09:41:58 +0000
Nike launches 50 percent sale across its range from menswear to kids clothes
Nike has launched a major sale with up to 50% sale across its products on everything from

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 09:39:09 +0000
Mother's Day 2022: LOOKFANTASTIC hamper worth over £200 for less than £60
LOOKFANTASTIC Mother's Day Collection is available to shop now.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 09:37:24 +0000
World Book Day: Waterstones reveals the children's books you need to read in 2022
Waterstones has revealed the children's books you and your kids need to read to celebrate World Book Day this year.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 09:19:44 +0000
Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday March 3
Here's a round-up of some of the items you'll find in Aldi and Lidl's middle aisles from Thursday, March 3.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Aldi's hanging egg chair is back - but you'll have to be quick
Aldi's Hanging Egg Chair is back in stock today, but be quick as it is expected to sell out!

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 00:01:00 +0000
AA Driving School offers students driving lessons in electric cars
A major UK driving school has started teaching lessons in electric cars in Liverpool London and Cardiff.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000
BBC Peaky Blinders star Annabelle Wallis 'splits' from Hollywood boyfriend Chris Pine
A source said the pair "have broken up and haven't been together for a few months".

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 11:27:50 +0000
Wordle 256: What is today's wordle word? 2 March hints and answer
Hints and answers for today's Wordle.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 19:31:03 +0000
Up at The O2 is offering Easter half-term activities for all the family
Up at The O2 will be offering Easter biscuit decorating alongside its climbing experiences during half term.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 17:47:05 +0000
Neighbours back dad's campaign to move Harrow pub pergola
Neigbours have rallied around a dad who worries a new pub garden will keep his 2-year-old son up all night.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 17:29:42 +0000
Police trying to find wanted teenager from Potters Bar
Police are trying to find a teenager who is wanted.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 17:12:22 +0000
Two charged after attempted burglary in Borehamwood
Two men have been charged in connection with an attempted garage burglary in Borehamwood.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 16:54:53 +0000
Gun Hill southwold
Along the coast of Suffolk is the beautiful seaside town of Southwold. Offering beautiful beaches and fantastic fish and chips it is a favourite for holiday makers. Above the pastel beach huts and the wind-swept sand dunes, lies Gun Hill

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 15:57:48 +0000
Four charged over raid of Olympic cyclist Mark Cavendish's home
Two more men have been charged with robbery after a raid at the home of Olympic cyclist Mark Cavendish.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 15:33:02 +0000
World Book Day in London: Celebrate with Konnie Huq and Nicholas Allen
Take part in various literary activities this world book day across London.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 15:38:17 +0000
Ukrainian student in London fears for mother’s safety in Lviv
A Ukrainian student who is studying in London has said she feels guilty for being in the UK while her mother is in Ukraine.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 15:17:12 +0000
Man allegedly approaches girl and grabs her by arm in Croydon
An unkown man has allegedly approached a seven-year-old girl and grabbed her by the arm in Croydon.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 14:40:36 +0000
Lewisham Councillor urges Priti Patel to open borough to Ukrainian refugees
Lewisham's mayor Damien Egan and Councillor Kevin Bonavia have called on Secretary of State Priti Patel to help Ukrainian refugees settle in the borough.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 14:26:26 +0000
Greenwich dad’s brain tumour turned him into a giant
A great-grandpa from Greenwich grew 12 inches in height and went up four shoe sizes after being diagnosed with a brain tumour.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 14:00:00 +0000
Rotary Club of Roding makes donations to several charities
The Rotary Club of Roding is based at The Queen Victoria Public House, Theydon Bois and meets at 6.30pm on Monday evenings, apart from the first Thursday of the month when we Zoom.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 13:58:29 +0000
Missing man from Bexley has not been seen for five days
A missing man from Bexley has not been seen for five days.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 14:33:44 +0000
Jamie Gilbey: Police search South Norwood Lakes in murder investigation
Police are searching South Norwood Lakes in Croydon as part of their Jamie Gilbey murder investigation.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 12:37:27 +0000
Roehampton: Third teen arrested after boy attacked
A third teenager has been arrested after a boy was reportedly attacked in south London.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 12:11:46 +0000
Battersea: Two people treated at scene after escaping flat fire
TWO people have been treated at the scene after escaping a flat fire in Battersea.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 10:08:27 +0000
2Cellos are coming to London- Get tickets
The famous cello due will be performing their last ever shows in London.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000
Harlow school pupil and national champion into table tennis finals
A Harlow teenager is aiming to "bring it home" when he goes for gold at the Jack Petchey London Schools’ Individual Table Tennis Competition, having won the Essex qualifying tournament.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 09:57:57 +0000
Roehampton: Two teens charged after boy is repeatedly punched
Two teenagers have been charged after a boy was punched repeatedly and told to “get naked” in Roehampton.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 09:53:08 +0000
Mother's Day chocolate gifts you can buy this year including Hotel Chocolat
Beat the rush and see all the chocolate-themed gifts you can get for Mothers Day.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 09:22:43 +0000
Eltham: Motorcyclist dies at scene after crash with van
A motorcyclist has died at the scene after a crash with a van in Eltham.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 08:14:05 +0000
London Tube strikes: Severe delays across whole network following RMT strikes
The Jubilee, Metropolitan, District, and Circle line are all facing disruption on the London Underground.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 07:05:00 +0000
Former Benskins pub, the North Star in Harrow, on the market
A former Benskins pub that was made into a house after being saved by the community is now on the market.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Bungalow Cafe owner in court battle with Redbridge Council
A Wanstead café owner is locked in a years-long planning battle with Redbridge Council over changes to his outdoor seating area.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
South London hospital building new £21million centre to cut Covid backlog
A South London hospital is building a new £21million centre for patients to help it cut waiting lists.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Sutton Council: Hackbridge homeowner left with ‘nowhere’ to park
The owner of a flat in the New Quarter Mill development in Hackbridge says he is disappointed with developers and Sutton Council as there is “nowhere nearby” for residents to park.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Lewisham Council forced to pay £550 to mum it wrongly suggested was racist
A South London council has been forced to pay £550 to a mum it wrongly suggested was racist after she asked for a different social worker for her disabled son.



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