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Thu, 17 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Harrow husband 'greatly missed' after M1 crash near Watford
The wife of a man who died after being hit by a lorry on the M1 says his death leaves a “massive hole”.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Brick by Brick puts some of final Croydon flats for sale
Controversial developer Brick by Brick has put some of its final flats up for sale in Croydon – with some features to help owners save on energy bills.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Dartford Borough Council considering racing protection order
Dartford Borough Council are considering the introduction of a Public Spaces Protection Order which they believe would help tackle dangerous, anti-social and inconsiderate driving.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Paralysed Bromley doctor publishes inspiring autobiography
A retired doctor who endured surgery complications has built a positive outlook of life and has converted his experience into a book.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Lewisham Council tenants waiting five times longer than pre-pandemic to report problems
Residents in run-down homes are waiting an average of 34 minutes for a South London council to answer their calls.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Consultation underway for demolishment of Lewisham shopping centre
A property development company has started consultation on plans to demolish Lewisham shopping centre.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Bexley Cricket Ground: Man fined for Covid lockdown rule breach
A man has been fined in court for breaching Covid rules at Bexley Cricket Ground.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Bromley driver prepared fight for what’s right over parking fine
A driver from Bromley says she will "fight for what is right" after receiving a parking ticket when her car had broken down.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Clapham spa offers an ‘experience from heaven’ - review
“Amid the hustle and bustle of south London, I found myself drifting into a world of tranquillity” says reporter Poppy Huggett.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 00:01:00 +0000
The Rolling Stones pre-sale tickets for London go on sale today
See the iconic rock band, The Rolling Stones are heading to London.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Florence + The Machine London tickets go on sale today - how to get yours
Florence + The Machine has announced three special, intimate shows this April. Here's how to get tickets for the London show.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 00:01:00 +0000
St Patrick's Day: 3 London venues made the list of best Irish pubs and bars in Britain
Here's a list of the best Irish pubs and bars to visit in Britain for St Patrick's Day, including three in London.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 00:01:00 +0000
John Boyega is set to join stars as a wax figure at Madame Tussauds London
Madame Tussauds London has revealed John Boyega will be added to its wax figure collection this summer.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 06:40:53 +0000
St Patrick's Day deals on Irish whiskey at Morrisons and Lidl
We have rounded up some of the best Irish whiskey on the market to help you get your hands on some today.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Stacey Solomon releases Spring Roses home scents with Air Wick
Stacey Solomon has partnered with Air Wick on her first-ever exclusive home fragrance collection Spring Roses.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 10:33:12 +0000
Wordle 270: What is today's Wordle word? 16 March hints and answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 17:03:13 +0000
What is causing traffic by Hampden Square?
Thames Water has revealed what is causing major delays this week around Hampden Square in East Barnet.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 16:46:33 +0000
Strictly's new tour is coming to Croydon: line-up and how to get tickets
A new Strictly tour is coming to Croydon this summer- here's how you can get tickets.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 16:25:21 +0000
Kurt Zouma to be prosecuted with Yoan Zouma by RSPCA after animal abuse video
Kurt Zouma is to be prosecuted by the RSPCA alongside his brother.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 16:18:34 +0000
Several roads in Harrow area to shut for roadworks from Monday
Several streets in the Harrow area are due to be temporarily closed for roadworks, starting from Monday.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 16:24:32 +0000
Interview with Aubrey on turning 100 Coco Brownlow
On the 28th of February I was lucky enough to meet Aubrey Crawley a day after his 100th birthday to talk about his past and current life.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 16:58:29 +0000
Merton Abbey Mills welcomes library for book swaps
Wandle River Community Garden has welcomed its new addition of a miniature library ready for a book exchange.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 15:00:00 +0000
Planned road closures in the Barnet area for roadworks
Drivers may find their journeys disrupted due to a number of temporary road closures in the borough of Barnet for roadworks, starting from next week.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 15:25:24 +0000
Appeal launched for missing Orpington man
An appeal has been launched for a missing Orpington man.

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 22:00:31 +0000
The London Dungeon reveals new show coming to the attraction in April - How to buy tickets
The London Dungeon has revealed a new permanent show that will launch in April this year.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 13:52:02 +0000
Bexley: Van without valid waste license crushed after fly tipping
A van that was seized by the police after illegal fly tipping in Bexley has been crushed.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 13:35:30 +0000
Arrests after fuel and moped stolen and teen threatened for phone
Two arrests have been made after fuel wasn't paid for, a moped was stolen, and a teen was threatened for his phone in Dartford.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 13:18:45 +0000
Hunt for man after alleged theft from ambulance in Lewisham
An ambulance has allegedly been targeted by a thief while a care assistant transported patients into hospital in Lewisham.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 12:38:24 +0000
Teen jailed after fatal stabbing at Brent Cross Shopping Centre
A teenage rapper has been sent to prison for killing a gang rival at Brent Cross shopping centre.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 12:34:05 +0000
South London politicians 'deplore' Archdiocese of Southwark's decision to ban gay author visit
Politicians in South London “deplore” a decision by the Archdiocese of Southwark to ban the visit of a gay author to a Catholic boys school.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 12:34:34 +0000
Gang member jailed for Brent Cross shopping centre killing
A teenage rapper has been sent to prison for killing a gang rival at Brent Cross shopping centre.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 12:15:11 +0000
McDonald's Bexley 'water pipe bursts every three weeks' as Thames Water slammed
Thames Water has been slammed over claims a water pipe bursts outside a Bexley McDonald’s “every three weeks”.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 13:02:10 +0000
56 people charged over Insulate Britain protests on the M25
A total of 56 people have been charged following Insulate Britain protests on the M25.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 12:14:07 +0000
Thamesmead social club reopens after 15 years
A social club in Thamesmead has reopened after more than 15 years.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 11:08:35 +0000
Two arrested after class A and B drugs found inside Thamesmead home
Two men have been arrested after class A and class B drugs were found inside a home in Thamesmead.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 10:42:26 +0000
Person dies after being hit by a train near Ravensbourne station
A person has died after being hit by a train near Ravensbourne station.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000
3Food4U given major financial boost for its Loughton hub
The largest emergency food agency in Epping Forest has been handed a “massive lifeline” to continue serving the community in Loughton.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 10:22:45 +0000
Greenwich arrest after female clothes allegedly stolen in burglary
A man has been arrested on suspicion of burglary after clothes were stolen from a house in Greenwich.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 09:40:29 +0000
Missing Sutton woman last seen three days ago
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing woman from Sutton.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000
The Case is Altered owner opens up on pub's 'forced' closure
A owner of a pub that has “closed its doors forever” believes there were ways the council could have sorted issues with anti-social behaviour claims at a neighbouring carpark.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Planned road closures in Loughton and Epping Forest for roadworks
Drivers in Loughton may face disruption due to the temporary closure of a road for a month due to roadworks.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 05:11:00 +0000
CQC inspection at Archers Point Residential Home
A South London care home has been blasted over dirty bathrooms and claims food was found on the floor.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Bromley: Ore Oduba stars as Brad Majors in The Rocky Horror Show
Actor, presenter, and winner of Strictly Come Dancing, Ore Oduba, will be playing squeaky-clean Brad Majors in the risqué performance of The Rocky Horror Show.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Croydon commuters face two-month wait for trains to return to pre-pandemic norm
Commuters travelling through Croydon face a further two-month wait for some train services to return to normal after the pandemic.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Lewisham Ukraine donations volunteer issued TfL parking fine
A volunteer dropping off donations for Ukraine to the Lewisham Polish Centre is angry after having been issued a parking fine by Transport for London.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Tooting man sends boxes of supplies for Ukrainians to Poland
A Tooting man has sent 30 boxes of donations to Poland for Ukrainian refugees who have fled the war, with more supplies ready to be packed up and shipped.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Petition after governors at Croydon school sacked for backing gay author visit
More than 1,600 people have signed a petition calling for governors at a Catholic boys’ school in Croydon to be reinstated after they were sacked for backing a visit from a gay author.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Mercedes driver fined for driving without due care in Bromley
A Mercedes driver from Orpington has been fined in court for driving without due care and attention.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Lewisham: Hundreds of properties lie empty – as 10,000 people wait for a home
Hundreds of properties have been lying empty for over two years in a south London borough – with 10,000 people on the list waiting for a home.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Where to get presale tickets for Florence + The Machine in London
Florence + The Machine has announced three special, intimate shows this April. Here's how you can get presale tickets to the London show.



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