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Sun, 13 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Memories of the Duke of York and White Lion pubs in Epping
Even back the earlier 1900s, pubs did not escape the from closure.

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
EastEnders star Jacqueline Jossa to attend opening of Bexleyheath boutique
Jacqueline Jossa will be attending the opening of Pebbles Boutique in Bexleyheath this month.

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Zoopla houses for sale Orpington: Movie-like dreamy cottage
It’s like something out of a movie, something you’d dream about, and something that almost looks to good to be true.

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Greenwich could be underwater by 2030- new map shows
New research shows that parts of Greenwich could be underwater by 2030.

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Woman in court for using dead person's Blue Badge in Bromley
A woman has been in court for using a dead person's Blue Badge in her car in Bromley.

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Sutton Irish bar offering FREE pints this St. Patrick’s Day
An Irish bar in Sutton is offering FREE pints to people called Patrick or Patricia this St. Patrick’s Day.

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Southeastern: See how services have been affected after price spike
The cost of rail prices has now risen for passengers across England which has also affected Southeastern services.

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
TripAdvisor: Dartford pubs to visit this weekend
Not ready for the weekend to be over?

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 01:13:10 +0000
The Hum - Bindi Patel, GGSK College
Can a single noise or sound drive you stark raving mad? What if you could hear a sound that most of the population cannot hear? Would you think you are losing your mind? I am referring to a mysterious sound that only around 4% of the population can h...

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 18:12:40 +0000
New Sainsbury's in Berrylands - Zack Zar Tiffin School
A new Sainsbury’s Local has been opened on Raeburn Avenue in Berrylands, Surrey. This new grocery store has replaced an old garage, and brings many everyday food items closer to people’s doorsteps. But how will this affect local businesses?

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 16:25:17 +0000
Mothering Sunday - Dan Riddle, St. George's College
In the UK Mothering Sunday, or Mother’s Day as it is now often called, falls in March or April on the fourth Sunday in Lent (Laetare Sunday) which is exactly 3 weeks before Easter Sunday. 

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 16:05:00 +0000
Major Seven Kings housing project threatens to collapse due to delays
Plans for more than 200 new homes on an Ilford car park could collapse entirely if Redbridge Council does not start building by this time next year.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 15:40:00 +0000
Broadwater Farm regeneration given green light by residents
Plans to redevelop a Tottenham estate can move forward after Haringey Council’s proposals were backed by residents.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 15:30:03 +0000
Bring hope, bring change: Calcutta Rescue - Vivia Shukla, Newstead Wood
The slums of Kolkata, India, are home to millions of people who struggle to escape from the burden of disease and are unable to receive the same educational opportunities as others. It is a social disadvantage that many are born into, and without t...

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 13:41:55 +0000
Missing epileptic woman from Lewisham found safe and well
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing Lewisham woman who is said to be “vulnerable”.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 13:36:56 +0000
Missing Greenwich woman found safe and well
Lewisham Police are appealing for help in finding a 74-year-old woman from Greenwich.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Memories of Woodford Green-born theatre star Lynn Fontanne
Twenty years ago a commemorative plaque was set into the pavement outside the childhood home of actress Lynn Fontanne. It was unveiled by Donald Sinden who said that Lynn was the most glamorous women he ever met.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Netflix 'secret' codes that could help you find 'hidden' TV shows and films
Netflix remains the most popular in the UK providing a hub of our favourite TV and films.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 11:29:56 +0000
Missing woman with Alzheimer’s from Lewisham found safe and well
Police are appealing for help in finding a 61-year-old woman with Alzheimer’s.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 11:21:56 +0000
The dangers of xenotransplantation by Ally Leaver from Surbiton High
Xenotransplantation is the process of translating organs or tissues from one species to another. This is an incredible breakthrough in science with so many advantages. However, it is important to also understand the dangers and risks associated with ...

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 11:22:40 +0000
Ground floor flat destroyed by fire in Putney
A ground floor flat has been destroyed by a fire in Putney.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000
Schools in East London and Epping Forest mark World Book Day
Children across the Guardian's areas had a great time dressing up as their favourite characters to celebrate World Book Day – and you can see how some of them marked the occasion in school by looking through our special gallery.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 09:55:00 +0000
A406 North Circular: Pedestrian dies after car crashes into house
A pedestrian has been killed as a car crashed into a house in north-west London.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Newly-discovered picture of landmark East London church in Chingford
A newly discovered picture of SS Peter & Paul Church on The Green from c1910 showing the newly extended church and Lady Chapel (1903) in new stone.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Harrow man travels 2,600 miles to support fleeing Ukrainian families
A businessman spoke of the "sobering" experience of stepping in to rescue a Ukrainian family desperate to flee their country following the Russian invasion.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Mothers Day: Best steakhouses in Bromley according to TripAdvisor reviews
Here are some of the best steakhouses in Bromley according to Tripadvisor reviews.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Bexleyheath Volkswagen driver fined after caught speeding in Lewisham
A Volkswagen driver from Bexleyheath has been fined more than £500 after speeding in Lewisham.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Biggin Hill airport trying to be a 'good neighbour' to Bromley people
The CEO of Biggin Hill Airport has insisted he has no plans for it to become Gatwick or Stansted after local campaigners complained about noise from the transport hub.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Bromley revealed as the safest London borough for car drivers
Bromley has been revealed as the safest London borough for car drivers.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Camberwell man fined for littering in Blackheath bus stop
A man has been fined more than £800 in court for dropping a tissue paper at a bus stop in Blackheath.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Zoopla: Inside the Dutch inspired houseboat in south London
Let your dreams set sail in your very own floating home – on the market for just £195,000.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Putney mum set to release fourth romance novel
A mum from Putney says her stories offer a “slice of life”, ahead of the release of her latest rom-com novel.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
26 per cent of Lewisham schools achieve highest Ofsted grade
A total of 26 per cent of schools in Lewisham achieved the highest grade in Ofsted inspections.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 21:40:57 +0000
Hailey Bieber confirms recovery from blood clot in brain and 'stroke like symptoms'
Hailey Bieber has taken to social media to confirm she has recovered from a small blood clot in her brain.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 21:03:08 +0000
Joe Wicks announces wife Rosie Jones is pregnant with the couple's third child
Joe Wicks has announced that he and his wife Rosie Jones are expecting their third child together.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 17:22:38 +0000
Hailey Bieber reportedly released from hospital after recent visit
Hailey Bieber has reportedly been released from hospital after a recent trip.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 17:21:27 +0000
Bromley police given extra powers after gang robberies
Bromley police will be given extra powers between Friday March 11 and Sunday March 13.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 16:38:56 +0000
Kent police hunt man recalled to prison with Dartford links
Kent police are hunting for Jordan Norton who is wanted for recall to prison.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 15:10:00 +0000
Representative of the Queen visits 'remarkable' Walthamstow foodbank
The Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London paid a visit to a foodbank in Walthamstow to find out about the work volunteers are doing to support people in need.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 15:13:40 +0000
Orchestra to perform at Lewisham shopping centre for Ukraine
The Sonnet Wind Orchestra will perform at Lewisham shopping centre to raise funds for Ukraine.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 14:27:06 +0000
Jamie Gilbey: Man appears in court after charged with murder
A man who has been charged with the murder of 20-year-old Jamie Gilbey has appeared in court.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 14:10:00 +0000
Verral Paul-Walcott wins Tottenham Hale community hero award
A community hero who delivered essential supplies and raised vital funds for those in need during the pandemic has been recognised.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 13:59:41 +0000
Young Bexley writer wins national prize, story published
A YOUNG writer has won a national prize to see his story published.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 13:57:11 +0000
Husband and wife sex traffickers 'treated women like vehicles for hire’
A husband and wife team who “callously and cynically exploited” vulnerable women to run their lucrative sex-trafficking racket have been jailed.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 13:36:44 +0000
Dartford police step up patrols on residential road
Kent police have stepped up patrols on a residential street in Dartford.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 12:09:10 +0000
Two men sought in connection with stabbing at pub
Police investigating a stabbing that left the victim requiring extensive reconstructive surgery want to speak to a man from Hendon in connection with the incident.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 12:06:45 +0000
Man accused of 11 rapes and false imprisonment in Harrow
A man is set to go on trial after being charged with 11 rapes, false imprisonment and assault causing actual bodily harm on one day in Harrow.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 11:58:02 +0000
Sarah Everard vigil organisers win High Court challenge against Met Police
The Metropolitan Police breached the rights of organisers of a vigil for Sarah Everard with its handling of the planned event, High Court judges have ruled.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 11:27:37 +0000
Kent protestors face more than 100 criminal charges in court
A group of protestors who demonstrated in Kent face more than 100 criminal charges in court.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 10:33:06 +0000
Ron Pember: Tributes to Only Fools and Horses and Secret Army star
One of British television's most recognisable faces Ron Pember has died aged 87.



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