This Is Local London
Mon, 21 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000Greenwich Council prepares for huge Woolwich investment
Greenwich Council is asking locals for feedback to help shape the future of Woolwich town centre.
Sun, 20 Mar 2022 23:30:57 +0000A Second Chance in Life - Angelina Bora NWS
An awe-inspiring book written by a young Indian doctor in the UK, who shares his experiences; including the ups and downs of his life and career.
Sun, 20 Mar 2022 18:00:00 +0000Wild Things: Eric Brown turns his spotlight on wildlife. This week: a victory for conservationists
The weekly countdown built excitement and anticipation among children. "Five-four-three-two-one," an American-accented voiceover thundered. Trees and buildings rolled aside, a green spacecraft slid smoothly onto its launchpad and we tried to glimpse ...
Sun, 20 Mar 2022 15:46:57 +0000Man, 78, missing from Wallington as police concerned for welfare
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing 78-year-old man from Wallington.
Sun, 20 Mar 2022 15:10:27 +0000Man escapes Lewisham mental heath facility as police warn not to approach
Police have warned the public not to approach a man who has escaped from a mental heath facility in Lewisham.
Sun, 20 Mar 2022 13:32:32 +0000Pubs for sale in Croydon
Ever wanted to be your own landlord and serve drinks to the local community? Well, now's your chance.
Sun, 20 Mar 2022 13:00:00 +0000Oasis of biodiversity in St Mary's churchyard in Wanstead
Spiders, bees, peregrine falcons and daffodils can all be seen at St Mary’s churchyard in Wanstead.
Sun, 20 Mar 2022 13:29:29 +0000Is This Romantic? - Nida Fatima,Walthamstow School For Girls
Nowadays, it’s hard to find a movie or a book without some element of a relationship in it- be that a romantic relationship or a friendship. Sometimes, when we take the time to really think about what it is these characters are doing, it raises red...
Sun, 20 Mar 2022 12:14:28 +0000Zoopla Greenwich: Three-bedroom house on sale for £1.25 million
This stunning three-bedroom house in Greenwich is up for sale on Zoopla right now.
Sun, 20 Mar 2022 11:57:09 +0000Coffee on Camden is welcomed on Lower Camden - Chinedu Ndukwu, St. Olaves Grammar School
On Saturday 12th March, the local Chislehurst community joined together to witness the opening of the new shop Coffee on Camden. Manager Mubby was especially relieved to ‘open up a coffee shop for the local residents’ after 1 and a half years of ...
Sun, 20 Mar 2022 10:56:31 +0000Sutton records highest Covid infection rate in south London
An estimated one in 13 people tested positive for Covid in Sutton at the end of last week, according to new statistics.
Sun, 20 Mar 2022 10:26:55 +0000Bromley and Greenwich: Highest Covid rates in south east London
An estimated one in 19 people tested positive for Covid in Bromley and Greenwich at the end of last week, according to new statistics.
Sun, 20 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000McDonald's Liverpool Street: Man fined after assault
A man from Croydon has been fined in court after assaulting another man at a McDonald's restaurant.
Sun, 20 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000Huge demon sculpture could be unveiled next to Emirates cable cars
A huge headless “demon” sculpture by the artist Damien Hirst could be unveiled next to the Emirates Air Line cable car.
Sun, 20 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000Work under way on what will be Croydon’s tallest building
Work is well under way on what will turn out to be Croydon’s tallest building.
Sun, 20 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000Greenwich man fined and disqualified after drink driving
A man who was caught drink-driving in Greenwich has been fined more than £200 and disqualified from driving.
Sun, 20 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000Cars and buses wait outside Loughton train station in 1950s
The railway came to Loughton in 1856 and originally terminated near Lopping Hall.
Sun, 20 Mar 2022 13:03:01 +0000Buckingham Palace is looking for a painter and decorator – how you can apply
The role pays between £28,000 and £30,000 depending on experience and will see you working a 40 hour week.
Sun, 20 Mar 2022 00:01:00 +0000Mother's Day: Superdrug perfume and pamper gifts you can buy your mum and grandma
Take a look at some of the Mother's Day gifts that Superdrug has to offer.
Sun, 20 Mar 2022 00:01:00 +0000Mother's Day 2022: timeless and classic scents from The Perfume Shop
The Perfume Shop has some timeless and classic fragrances perfect for Mother's Day, shop them here.
Sun, 20 Mar 2022 00:01:00 +0000Expedia reveals top travel destinations for 2022 holidays
For many of us, 2022 is the year of returning to travel. As travel restrictions ease across the globe, many will be hoping to make up for the lost two years of travel.
Sun, 20 Mar 2022 00:01:00 +0000Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Sunday March 20
Here's a round-up of some of the items you'll find in Aldi and Lidl's middle aisles from Sunday, March 20.
Sun, 20 Mar 2022 00:01:00 +0000National Proposal Day 2022: H. Samuel has 20 percent off engagement rings
If Valentine's Day was too cheesy a date for you to pop the question, you've got another chance with National Proposal Day. See the best engagement rings from H. Samuel.
Sat, 19 Mar 2022 21:49:53 +0000Monopoly Lifesized Review – Avinash Gogineni, Hampton School
I recently experienced Monopoly Lifesized, a brand new, immersive spin on the classic board game that we all know and love.
Sat, 19 Mar 2022 21:27:07 +0000All Cultures Welcome on March 18th! - by Lily Butler at St Michael's
On March 18th, St Michael’s School held its annual Cultural Appreciation Day - a day to celebrate multiculturalism within the student body. Every student was invited to wear or bring something from their own culture, whether this was a football shi...
Sat, 19 Mar 2022 19:33:52 +0000Black school girl wrongly strip searched in school- Elukijha Pirapakaran, GGSK College
A 15-year-old girl who was wrongly accused of carrying cannabis, was pulled out of an exam to be strip searched in December 2020. The incident has only recently come to light.
Sat, 19 Mar 2022 15:25:10 +0000Bromley: Library of Things opens at the Glades Shopping centre
A new project has been introduced at the Glades Shopping Centre in Bromley for locals to reserve household and DIY items.
Sat, 19 Mar 2022 15:32:35 +0000The spectacular fashion show at Surbiton High by Shannon Barkley-Nakajima (Surbiton High School)
The spectacular fashion show at Surbiton High
Sat, 19 Mar 2022 14:46:38 +0000Review of Mamma Mia Sofia Elaheebocus Royal Russell School
Mamma Mia has recently returned to the west end in London. It is full of drama, action as well as the traditional much loved ABBA classics and traditional storyline from the original 2008 Mamma Mia film. It was full of joy, humour and was overall a v...
Sat, 19 Mar 2022 14:43:16 +0000How to improve our mental health for exams?- Guru Nanak Sikh Academy Anoopa Anil
With GCSEs and A-Levels starting in less than two months, a student's mental health is an important consideration. Exams have been shown by researchers to cause depression, worry, stress, a lack of sleep, and a lack of food, which is a major drawback...
Sat, 19 Mar 2022 14:36:50 +0000Man, 48, missing from Cheam since last month
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing 48-year-old man from Cheam.
Sat, 19 Mar 2022 13:21:36 +0000Man dies after stabbing in Ilford
Two people have been arrested as a man died after a stabbing.
Sat, 19 Mar 2022 12:26:57 +0000Chislehurst: Repair project completed at Scadbury Park
A repair and conservation project at Scadbury Park in Chislehurst has been completed.
Sat, 19 Mar 2022 11:43:00 +0000Pubs for sale in south east London
Ever wanted to be your own landlord and serve drinks to the local community? Well, now's your chance.
Sat, 19 Mar 2022 11:07:18 +0000Boy, 14, missing last seen at school in Wandsworth
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing 14-year-old boy in Wandsworth.
Sat, 19 Mar 2022 10:39:19 +0000Lewisham: Man and woman escape flat fire
A man and a woman have been treated by ambulance crews after escaping a flat fire in Lewisham.
Sat, 19 Mar 2022 09:54:54 +0000Bromley Council: Blue Badge offenders named and shamed
Fifteen motorists have been fined almost £8,000 after they were caught taking advantage of Blue Badges they were not entitled to in Bromley.
Sat, 19 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000Trams from Walthamstow terminating in Chingford a century ago
A wonderful photo of Chingford Mount c1925 - a terminal point for trams from Walthamstow.
Sat, 19 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000Mothers Day: Best brunch spots in Greenwich according to TripAdvisor
Here are the top five spots in Greenwich for brunch according to Tripadvisor reviews.
Sat, 19 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000Met Office forecasts sunshine this weekend in south London
As we approach the first day of Spring, temperatures are set to rise across London with blue skies and sunshine.
Sat, 19 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000Crystal Palace asylum seekers living in basements like 'prison cells', claims say
Asylum seekers have been living in basement rooms like “prison cells” in Crystal Palace for more than eight months, a refugee campaigner has claimed.
Sat, 19 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000Lewisham shoppers praise plans to bulldoze and rebuild shopping centre
Lewisham shoppers have heaped praise on plans to bulldoze and rebuild the shopping centre at the heart of town. Locals browsing at Lewisham Shopping Centre said they barely ever visited the complex, which is home to big brands like Marks and Spencer,...
Sat, 19 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000Sainsburys meat thief from Bexley fined in court
A man from Bexley has been fined in court after stealing meat from Sainsburys in Dartford.
Sat, 19 Mar 2022 00:01:00 +0000Get paid to work as ferry boat operator on former military island - how to apply
Described as the 'Island of Secrets', the lucky candidate will work surrounded by nature on an island once used to develop nuclear weapons.
Sat, 19 Mar 2022 00:01:00 +0000Netflix users might need to pay more to share their password outside their home
Netflix users have already seen a recent pay hike but it looks like a change to who can use your account could be on the way. See what could be changing.
Sat, 19 Mar 2022 00:01:00 +0000Formula 1 2022 new rules explained ahead of new season
New rules have been implemented for the cars ahead of the 2022 season.
Sat, 19 Mar 2022 00:01:00 +0000Be an Espresso Martini taster with The Bottle Club - Here's how to apply
Calling all cocktail lovers, you can now get paid to drink Espresso Martinis.
Sat, 19 Mar 2022 00:01:00 +0000We tried a Lay-Z-Spa inflatable hot tub – here’s how it went
Unsure if an inflatable hot tub will make or break your summer? We put one to the test so you don't have to.
Sat, 19 Mar 2022 00:01:00 +0000QHotels Collection launches sale with discounts on spa breaks perfect for Mother's Day
QHotels Collection launches Spring sale, the ideal gift for Mother's Day or a gift to treat yourself and loved ones this Easter.
Sat, 19 Mar 2022 00:01:00 +0000Where is Bridgerton filmed? See all the locations featured in the Netflix series
Walk in the footsteps of the Bridgerton family as you explore the real-life locations of Netflix's regency romance.