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Fri, 18 Mar 2022 09:01:55 +0000
Greenwich: father of three to drive emergency supplies to Ukraine
A father of three will drive from the UK to Poland’s border with war-torn Ukraine to deliver emergency supplies in a van borrowed from his antiques dealer father.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 08:17:10 +0000
London Tube closures this weekend: See the full list
Check the London Underground services this weekend before heading out.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
M&S Woolwich: Man fined for dropping cigarette at Food Hall
A man has been fined nearly £400 for dropping a cigarette outside a Marks and Spencer Food Hall in Woolwich.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Croydon loses 113 pubs in 22 years much to revellers' dismay
Croydon has lost 113 pubs across the borough since 2000, and locals fear the town has “lost its vibrancy”.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Surrey care home plans fundraising activities for Comic Relief
A Walton-on-Thames care home is organising a “day of fun” for Comic Relief.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Dartford man lands hefty fine after littering outside Bexleyheath church
A man from Dartford has been fined almost £800 after dropping a cigarette and a glass bottle outside a church in Bexleyheath Broadway.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 00:01:00 +0000
The Rolling Stones tickets for London go on sale today
See the iconic rock band, The Rolling Stones are heading to London.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Chris Rock UK tour tickets for London show go on general sale today
Chris Rock is performing in London for the first time in five years.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 15:53:30 +0000
Bromley: RECAP after Glades Shopping centre evacuated
The Glades Shopping Centre in Bromley has been evacuated due to reports of a bomb threat

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Ceremony marks start of project for 67 homes and council hub in Walthamstow
A ground-breaking ceremony has taken place to mark the development of dozens of new homes and a hub.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 15:03:52 +0000
The Significance of Your First Job, Evie Allen-Jones, Esher College
For many people reaching the ages of 16-17, starting college and thinking about their futures, jobs are a daunting but necessary thought. Recently, I applied and started my first job as a bar and restaurant host. As the prospect of University vs. G...

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 14:54:11 +0000
Five-roomed flat in Deptford damaged by accidental fire
A five-roomed flat has been damaged by a fire which broke out in a storage cupboard in Deptford.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 13:35:00 +0000
Dozens arrested during community 'week of action' in east London
Police officers in Waltham Forest and Newham arrested 63 people during a week of action in response to issues raised by the community.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 13:33:00 +0000
Disposable Cameras : The newest repeated craze for teenagers. Imogen Ioannilli Surbiton High School
Imagine a teenager who always has has the newest phones and is the person you come to when your phone stops working in your head for a moment. What do you think they would use to take their photos? Probably a high tech camera with an amazing zoom and...

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 13:39:11 +0000
Family of brain-damaged man lose court fight against drain cleaner firm
The family of a man who suffered “devastating brain damage” after inhaling hydrogen sulphide have lost their High Court fight against a drain cleaner manufacturer.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 13:15:00 +0000
Mitcham property closed after unlicensed parties
A property that was disturbing neighbours with three weekends of unlicensed parties has been shut down. 

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 12:50:51 +0000
Harrow man was killed outside Debenhams for 'mocking' attacker
A young man was killed and two others injured in revenge for their attacker being “mocked and belittled”, a court has heard.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 12:49:19 +0000
Boy, 12, missing last seen in Lewisham
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing 12-year-old boy who was last seen in Lewisham.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 12:23:17 +0000
Wandsworth: pedestrian dies at scene after car crash
A 28-year-old woman has died following a car crash in Wandsworth.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 11:37:51 +0000
Croydon: Driver flees scene after crashing into railings
A CAR driver has fled the scene after crashing into railings in Croydon.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 10:46:40 +0000
Three arrested after cash stolen from Sevenoaks pensioners
Three people have been arrested following a series of thefts in Sevenoaks, where older people have been targeted at cash machines.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000
Nature Notes: a close call for grebes
IN the avian world, one of the most elaborate courtship displays is performed by a pair of great crested grebes. At this time of year these elegant birds can be seen indulging in these displays along the river Thames and on any reasonably large lakes...

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 09:54:50 +0000
Friends of the Earth to plant 420 trees in Morden Park
Merton Friends of the Earth is set to plant 420 trees in Morden Park.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 09:41:47 +0000
Missing Greenwich teen last seen over a week ago
Police are appealing for help in finding a teenager from Greenwich.

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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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 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
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
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
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 21:58:41 +0000
Who is in The Apprentice 2022 final and when is it on TV?
Here is who made it to the final week in The Apprentice.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 20:55:51 +0000
The Apprentice: what are Kathryn, Stephanie, Harpreet and Brittany's business plans?
The semi-final sees an all-female line-up for the first time since 2015 with Stephanie, Harpreet, Kathryn and Brittany facing Lord Sugar's aides. Harpreet, Steff, Brittany and Kathryn.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 17:59:00 +0000
The Apprentice: Where is Claude Littner on and who is replacing him?
The Apprentice is back on BBC One this year with a difference. Find out who is replacing Claude Littner as Lord Sugar's aide.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 16:36:40 +0000
LEGO unveils a Back to the Future set and you can build your own Delorean
Great Scott! LEGO has released a Back to the Future Time Machine. Here's how you can build you own.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 16:36:54 +0000
The Apprentice: watch dramatic preview of the final four
Tonight's episode of The Apprentice with the final four looks as dramatic as ever.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 14:59:06 +0000
The Apprentice: who is in the final four and who is doing the interviews?
Here's everything you can expect from tonight's episode of The Apprentice including who is in the final four and who is doing the interviews.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 10:22:37 +0000
Top Boy Series 2 full cast and when it will be on Netflix
Top Boy returns for its second series on Netflix this week

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 09:19:57 +0000
Aldi and Lidl: What’s in the middle aisles from Thursday March 17?
The latest offers in Aldi’s Specialbuys and the Middle of Lidl

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 09:48:28 +0000
Tom Hiddleston 'engaged' to girlfriend Zawe Ashton
Ashton was seen wearing a new ring when appearing with Hiddleston at the BAFTAs last weekend.

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.



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