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Wed, 09 Mar 2022 08:54:55 +0000
Man, 57, from Croydon missing since last month
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing 57-year-old man from Croydon.

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 08:17:58 +0000
London Underground: Metropolitan Line Part Suspend
The Metropolitan line is part suspended whilst RMT union members protest.

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
The Flowerpot pub in Walthamstow bans Russian drinks
A local pub has banned Russian products from its venue and replaced them with Ukrainian-branded alternatives.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 15:42:11 +0000
Sadiq Khan announces menopause leave for staff and extra work breaks
The Mayor made the announcement on Internation Women's Day.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 13:58:26 +0000
Battersea London dogs looking for their forever homes
Battersea has a host of dogs that need rehoming.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 13:01:43 +0000
London rail workers to stage protests outside station
The protests may affect normal services on the train lines.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 08:33:59 +0000
Hammersmith Bridge will have a toll after restoration is complete
The bridge is currently undergoing a major restoration.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
'Sea of sewage bubbles through sinks' every few weeks in Croydon estate
Residents on a Croydon estate say they are fed up with facing a “sea of sewage” every few months that has even bubbled up through their sinks.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 20:01:27 +0000
Premier League suspends TV coverage in Russia after war with Ukraine
Premier League games will not be shown on Russian TV, the governing body has confirmed.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 14:39:38 +0000
Greene King to broadcast all Women's Super League and UEFA games
Greene King is set to show all remaining women's Super League games in its pubs until the end of the season.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 09:53:32 +0000
When is Red Nose Day 2022? What we know so far about Comic Relief
TV stars and celebrities will come together once more for a three-hour telethon, sharing emotional stories and star-studded skits.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000
International Women’s Day 2022: Get a free LEGO Jane Goodall set
LEGO has created a special tribute build to shine a light on the British conservationist, Dr Jane Goodall.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 09:43:00 +0000
Celebrity Ex On The Beach: How to watch and who's in the line-up
The new series will see celebrities find love but it all changes when their exes appear.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 10:04:31 +0000
BBC Eastenders' Danny Dyer confirms new TV role with Love Island star after quitting soap
The 44-year-old actor has promised an 'epic' exit storyline on the BBC soap.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000
H Samuel launches Jac Jossa jewellery range – but you’ll have to be quick
H Samuel has announced its new collection, ‘Hot Diamonds’ by Jac Jossa. The range features beautiful gold jewellery pieces, and it’s already selling fast.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 19:39:30 +0000
Whitechapel fire: Tower block residents claim not to have heard alarm
As firefighters battle a high-rise blaze in Whitechapel High Street residents claim not to have heard a fire alarm.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 19:42:13 +0000
Camila Cabello accidentally flashes on BBC's The One Show
Camila Cabello had an unfortunate wardrobe malfunction on BBC's The One Show this evening.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 17:42:13 +0000
Is Sky down? Sky News taken off air as staff evacuate studio during Ukraine coverage
Sky News was taken off air today due to a reported fire alarm at the studios during a report on Ukraine.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 16:30:28 +0000
Dizzee Rascal found guilty of assaulting ex-fiancee
Rapper Dizzee Rascal has been found guilty of assaulting his ex-fiancee.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 14:10:39 +0000
London Mayor Sadiq Khan calls for funding certainty for TfL
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has called for funding certainty for public transport in London whilst visiting a bus plant in Northern Ireland.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 11:27:34 +0000
Met Police say new scheme will improve women’s safety
The Met Police has announced a new scheme aimed at improving women’s safety across London.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 12:05:25 +0000
Tower of London named UK's favourite historical attraction
Westminster Abbey and Kew Gardens also made the list of the nation's favourite.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 11:43:36 +0000
Croydon tip reopens after Storm Eunice forces closure
Croydon’s Factory Lane tip has reopened two weeks after it was battered by Storm Eunice and forced to close.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 11:19:05 +0000
Sutton Council to put a stop to nuisance motorcyclists
Sutton Council will spend nearly £100,000 on barriers and measures to put a stop to nuisance motorcyclists on Roundshaw Downs.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 10:51:32 +0000
Croydon dad fears for disabled daughter's health in mouldy home
A South Norwood dad lives in a flat with such bad damp his disabled daughter’s doctor has said the family should be moved for the sake of her health.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Dame Shirley Bassey to perform at this year's Bafta awards ceremony
Dame Shirley Bassey and actress Emilia Jones will perform at the Bafta awards ceremony later this month.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 19:00:14 +0000
Aldgate fire in London today: What we know about the Whitechapel fire
A blaze broke out in a tower block in East London this afternoon with around 125 firefighters at the scene.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 16:20:02 +0000
Dizzee Rascal found guilty of assaulting ex-fiancee
Rapper Dizzee Rascal has been found guilty og assaulting his ex-fiancee.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 10:39:32 +0000
ITV: Our House Full cast list and when is it on
The new show stars Line of Duty actor Martin Compston.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 10:13:00 +0000
The Real Dirty Dancing: Who's in the cast and when is it on?
The Channel 4 show will see celebrities attempt to re-create the iconic scenes from the hit movie.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 09:58:13 +0000
BBC Eastenders star Nitin Ganatra working in corner shop after quitting soap
Speaking on the Made in The Midlands podcast, the 54-year-old revealed he has swapped the east end for Coventry.

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 18:00:00 +0000
Wild Things: Eric Brown turns his spotlight on wildlife. This week: nestboxes
Our Wild Things columnist Eric Brown turns his spotlight on wildlife, considers the joy it can bring and some challenges it faces. This week he explains how you can help cure a storm-driven housing shortage among birds by supplying garden visitors wi...

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 14:40:52 +0000
Harry Potter star Jessie Cave hospitalised after catching Covid
Actress Jessie Cave, best known for her role in Harry Potter, has been taken into hospital after catching Covid while pregnant.

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 11:00:05 +0000
Croydon: Woman in 40s taken to hospital after being hit by car
A woman in her 40s has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car in Croydon.

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Zoopla: Earnings to buy a house in south west London
Buying a house is becoming exceedingly difficult – the cost of living is rising, there is a shortage of homes and a substantial economic backlash from covid.

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Toyota Dartford driver fined £3k after drink driving in Bexley
The driver of a Toyota from Dartford has been fined more than £3,000 after drink driving in Bexley.

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 10:41:59 +0000
Lethal Weapon star Mitchell Ryan dies aged 88
Former Lethal Weapon actor Mitchell Ryan has died aged 88.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 11:35:02 +0000
Missing Croydon woman known to frequent Greenwich
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing woman from Croydon.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 16:49:52 +0000
Prosecutor resuscitates defendant’s mum in court
A CPS prosecutor saved the life of a woman when she collapsed and stopped breathing in court.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 16:39:53 +0000
Croydon man fined in court for drunk disorderly behaviour
A man from Croydon has been fined in court for his disorderly behaviour when drunk.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 14:38:19 +0000
Jamie Gilbey: Man charged with murder
A man has been charged with the murder of 20-year-old Jamie Gilbey.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 14:18:18 +0000
Missing Bexhill girl, 15, could be in Croydon
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing 15-year-old girl from Bexhill who could be in Croydon.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 14:00:00 +0000
Hundreds march on year-anniversary of Sarah Everard’s abduction
Hundreds of Londoners have held a sombre candle-lit vigil to remember Sarah Everard on the anniversary of her abduction.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 12:41:46 +0000
Will I have to pay to drive in London's ULEZ?
Check if your car meets standards as Sadiq Khan announces ULEZ expansion.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 12:22:13 +0000
Two guilty over Thornton Heath boy killing after abuse caught on mobile phone
A woman and her violent ex-boyfriend have been found guilty of killing a two-year-old boy after their horrific abuse was captured on secret mobile phone recordings.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 11:02:38 +0000
London Kebab shops named the best in each region in British Kebab Awards 2022
The British Kebab Awards announced their winners for 2022, with London winning many top prizes.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 10:25:12 +0000
Sadiq Khan announces the ULEZ to cover the whole of London
The expanses will mean that all drivers of London will have to pay to cover the Ultra-Low Emission Zone.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 10:04:20 +0000
Missing Croydon woman last seen yesterday
Police are appealing for help in finding a woman from Croydon.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 08:48:48 +0000
Giant Hogweed in London- how to deal with the toxic plant
The plant can cause blisters and ulcers and is across all of London.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 09:08:24 +0000
Croydon: Man in 20s taken to hospital after stabbing
A man in his late 20s has been taken to hospital after he was stabbed in the chest in Croydon.



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