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Fri, 11 Mar 2022 08:20:37 +0000
London Tube closures this weekend: See the full list
Check the London Underground services this weekend before heading out.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 07:39:00 +0000
Runner near to completing 1,000 marathons world record
A runner is closing in on a world record of completing 1,000 official marathons - in an average time of under three and a half hours.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 07:37:41 +0000
Croydon: Wetherspoon confirms closure of Skylark pub
A Wetherspoon pub is set to close its doors in Croydon.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000
More trains set to serve Meridian Water station in Edmonton
Plans to boost rail services at Enfield Council’s £6 billion Meridian Water regeneration scheme have taken a step forward.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Things to do in South East London this weekend? March 11-13
If you're after a good time in London this weekend, look no further.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Lewisham MP Vicky Foxcroft admits she is worried about nuclear warfare
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has stoked nuclear war anxiety across the globe.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Flats in £350 million project near East Croydon station are underway
The latest block of flats in a £350 million project near East Croydon station is well under way.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Bexley soap maker awarded Ideal Home Show exhibition
The founder of Old Bexley Soap Co. has championed local artisanship after being invited to exhibit her work at this month’s Ideal Home Show.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Bexleyheath man fined after travelling without Southeastern ticket
A man from Bexleyheath has been fined almost £400 after travelling on a train without a valid ticket.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
The 100-year-old five-generation Orpington cutlery business
A man in Orpington is embracing his 40th year as the CEO of a cutlery business, as the company is part of the story of five family generations.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Tickets for the Charity Benefit In Aid Of Ukraine in London go on sale today
Comedians such as Alan Carr, Rosie Jones and Rob Beckett will take to the stage over two nights to raise vital funds for those affected by the Russia-Ukraine war. 

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000
Lady Gaga announces The Chromatica Ball London tour date - how to get general sale tickets
Lady Gaga will come to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for two nights on The Chromatica Ball tour, here's how to get tickets.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 08:12:38 +0000
BAFTA host Rebel Wilson takes aim at Meghan Markle and Harry on ITV This Morning
The Australian actress is taking on hosting duties at the Bafta award ceremony, which is being held at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Sunday.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Comic Opera for Red Nose Day will feature Scarlett Moffatt and Rosie Jones
Scarlett Moffatt and Rosie Jones are among the celebrities taking part in this year's Comic Opera for Red Nose Day.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000
Get 2 Nintendo Switch games for £20 at Game including LEGO, Mario and Just Dance
Get two Nintendo Switch games for just £20 at Game.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 12:23:51 +0000
Wordle 264: What is today's Wordle word? 10 March hints and answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 12:17:06 +0000
Santander to raise interest on 123 Current Accounts from March 28
The change will commence from March 28 when customers will see a change to their current account.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 21:25:46 +0000
Who is Mike Soutar on The Apprentice and where is Tim Campbell?
Mike Soutar replaced Tim Campbell as Lord Sugar's aide in this week's episode of The Apprentice.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 19:41:00 +0000
Extra holding cells planned for Snaresbrook Crown Court
The backlog of serious criminal cases in east London is now so large local crown court is installing new temporary holding cells.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 19:00:00 +0000
Campaigners lose battle to save Intimate Theatre in Palmers Green
Plans to demolish a historic theatre in Palmers Green have been approved for a second time, despite a hard-fought battle to save the venue.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 16:35:38 +0000
Yarnton Way Thamesmead: Reports of man acting erratically
Police have flocked to reports of a man "acting erratically" in a road in Thamesmead this afternoon.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 16:25:00 +0000
Soaring costs threaten affordability of new homes in Harrow
A major regeneration project that is set to deliver hundreds of homes could be in jeopardy as inflation soars and planning rules change. 

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 16:27:51 +0000
Increasing concerns for missing vulnerable man from Sydenham
Police are increasingly concerned about a vulnerable man missing from Sydenham.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 16:26:31 +0000
Bexley council tax to increase by 1.99 per cent
Bexley council tax will increase by 1.99 per cent for 2022/23.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 15:33:35 +0000
Six Nations team announcement: England side to play Ireland
Here's England's team news for their clash against Ireland at the weekend.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 15:00:00 +0000
'Major changes' planned for A100 cycle lane scheme in Barnet
Barnet Council will make "major changes" to the cycle lane along the A1000 Finchley High Road with a consultation now set to be held on the scheme’s future.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 13:49:14 +0000
London Underground: Central line severely delayed
The line is currently facing major disruption due to a security alert.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 12:25:15 +0000
Cheapest petrol stations in south east London as fuel prices surge
Fuel prices have hit a new record high as the average price for diesel in the UK has reached 165.24p per litre, according to the latest RAC data.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 11:51:52 +0000
Greenwich Engineering and Medical School rated Ofsted 'inadequate'
A private school in Woolwich has been slammed by Ofsted for leaving students “not prepared for life in modern Britain”.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 11:47:59 +0000
Croydon life is getting 'harder', government inspectors warn
Croydon life is getting “harder” as it continues to recover from bankruptcy, government inspectors have warned.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 11:42:17 +0000
River Thames Greenwich view set to change forever
The view of the River Thames is set to change forever after 1,200 new homes in Charlton were approved last night.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 11:26:35 +0000
Proposal for new Bromley Aldi store rejected
Plans for a new Aldi in a Bromley village were smacked down last night after a backlash from local businesses.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 10:51:09 +0000
Recreate Crufts with dog training accessories including agility kits and seesaws
From dog agility, obedience and flyball to heelwork to music, you might just become Best in Show.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000
Nature Notes: Creatures of habit
RATHER like us, the heron is very much a creature of habit, having two or three favoured fishing spots which he faithfully adheres to.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 09:26:00 +0000
Chelsea banned from selling tickets as Roman Abramovich hit with sanctions
Only season ticket holders can attend games for the foreseeable future as Roman Abramovich hit with sanctions.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 08:47:13 +0000
New Inflata Nation theme park opening up in Colindale
A new inflatable theme park is opening up at Colindale Retail Park.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 08:34:36 +0000
London taxi fares are set to rise for the first time in two years
The increase is in aim to stop drivers quitting.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 08:26:28 +0000
Bromley Council introduces business event to be led by Emily Maitlis
A business competition has been introduced by Bromley Council which will be led by a panel of business experts.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 07:47:45 +0000
Thames Water targeted in Ofwat sewage treatment investigation
A sewage treatment work investigation has been announced by Ofwat to open enforcement cases against five companies including Thames Water.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 07:03:28 +0000
Missing Croydon teen, 17, could be in Kingston or Richmond
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing teenager from Croydon.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Croydon businesswoman shares success of diverse PR agency
A Croydon businesswoman has co-founded a leading entertainment agency for diverse influencers and celebrities across the UK.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Crystal Palace flat destroyed by Thames Water sewage flood
It was 7am on September 14, 2021, and David Benque had less than five minutes to wake up his partner and two kids to get them out of a flat that was rapidly filling with high-pressured sewage water.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Orpington and Dartford MPs slam Mayor of London ULEZ expansion plans
MPs for Orpington and Dartford have said they are against potential plans for the expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) across south east London.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Man caught with cannabis at Bromley South railway station
A man has been find after being caught with cannabis at Bromley South train station.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Chislehurst boy, 6, raises money for Ukraine
A six-year-old boy from Chislehurst has taken it upon himself to raise money for Ukraine by embarking on a self-devised challenge.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000
Lady Gaga announces new The Chromatica Ball London tour date - get presale tickets
Lady Gaga will come to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for two nights on The Chromatica Ball tour, here's how to get presale tickets.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000
Subway has opened a VIP pop-up restaurant experience on a yacht in London - my thoughts
The Subway VIP pop-up restaurant experience includes the chance to enjoy a glass of champagne with your Sub.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 22:01:00 +0000
BBC's The Apprentice episode 10: what happened and who was fired?
Episode 10 of this year's The Apprentice series was back with all the drama we expect from the boardroom.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 16:09:17 +0000
ITV This Morning's Phillip Schofield breaks silence after show pulled of air
The 59-year-old was speaking after a “security alert” sparked an evacuation of ITV studios near White City.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:28:00 +0000
ITV: Our House Full cast list and when is it on
The new show stars Line of Duty actor Martin Compston.



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