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Mon, 28 Mar 2022 09:48:00 +0100
Month-long roadworks in Bushey near A41 set to cause traffic delays
Roadworks lasting a month are likely cause "significant delays" for motorists, a councillor has warned.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 09:35:23 +0100
Pets at Home Easter eggs & treats safe for dogs, cats & small furries
Chocolate treats are great for humans this Easter but potentially toxic to pets – here are some safe alternatives for your furry friends.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 08:11:07 +0100
London Underground: London Overground and Metropolitan delayed
Check to see the Tube service this morning.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bexley Council looking for new operators to run village library
Bexley Council is looking for a new operator to run the Bexley Village Library.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 09:33:46 +0100
Easter half-term: Great experiences to be had with Groupon
A number of experiences can be had for a discounted price through Groupon

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 07:32:30 +0100
Labour MP Dawn Butler has been diagnosed with breast cancer
Labour MP for Brent Central, Dawn Butler, has revealed her cancer diagnosis following a routine mammogram.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 00:01:00 +0100
LEGO is offering customers a free Easter gift - how to get yours
Lego is offering a free gift with purchases in time for Easter

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 21:13:56 +0100
How to laugh locally by Freddie McIntosh, Hampton School
Hugely personable, relatable and very funny, Maff Brown runs and MCs the Outside the Box Comedy Club.  They use a range of venues largely in South West London, mainly Hampton Hill, Kingston and New Malden, and also in Sevenoaks, showcasing the talen...

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 20:50:55 +0100
AFC West NFL Free Agency 2022 Ranked - Lewis Potts, Wilson's School
After what was arguably the most surprising, twisting and drama-filled post-season in the history of the NFL, a well-deserved recovery period was needed for the gridiron fans among us. But recovery only takes so long. The 2022-23 season began just ov...

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 20:16:53 +0100
The London thats been left behind- Lily-Mae Cooper, Darrick Wood School
 

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 20:27:59 +0100
A military wife, travelling around the world - Lara Sammé
We all respect and are amazed by what soldiers endure in the army, but what about their partners who travel around the world with them?

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 18:29:31 +0100
Examinations return in 2022. By Megan Slattery. James Allen’s Girls’ School
This summer sees a return to the “normal” examination process where GCSE’s and A-Levels are taken across the UK in the summer term. This follows the two previous summers in 2020 and 2021 when formal invigilated examinations could not be held du...

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Rejecting consumerist mode is a more sustainable way of life
“I will try to buy nothing new in 2022”, was a pledge made by a number of people at the recent Aldersbrook eco-festival.

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 14:10:00 +0100
Man, 30, missing from Wandsworth
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing 30-year-old man from Wandsworth.

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 12:37:00 +0100
Thamesmead to welcome the Nest Library as works underway
A new library is being introduced at the Nest in Thamesmead as works are underway for the build.

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 12:39:35 +0100
It could change your life! - Youth Speaks A Debate
Are you interested in public speaking? Or do you just want to build you confidence? Well, Youth Speaks, A Debate could change your life!

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 11:19:00 +0100
Abbey Wood: Man arrested after nine vehicles seized in police raid
A man in his 40s has been arrested after nine vehicles were seized during a police operation in Abbey Wood.

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 10:29:00 +0100
Mitcham: Boy, 8, taken to hospital after being hit by a car
An eight-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car in Mitcham.

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 10:04:00 +0100
Woman, 78, missing from Merton found safe and well
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing 78-year-old woman from Merton.

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Many buildings remain from Epping High Street picture in 1900
Epping High Street looking northwards around 1900.

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0100
South east Londoners and their mums this Mother's Day
It's Mother's Day - and it's a day to appreciate how special our mums really are.

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon one of busiest areas for London’s Air Ambulance
London’s Air Ambulance, the service that delivers medical care to help save lives in the city, has revealed the number of critically injured patients it treated in 2021.

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Zoopla houses for sale Greenwich: Mansion with dreamy terrace
Imagine those warm, light summer nights on that beautifully lit-up terrace.

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Inspiring south London mums who deserve praise this Mother’s Day
Mother's Day is a traditional celebration honouring the women who raised us – whether that may be a mum, nan, sister, guardian or whomever you may deem a motherlike figure.

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 18:00:00 +0100
From Hammer to Star Wars - memories of Peter Cushing
I cannot believe it but next year marks 50 years since I had my first magazine article published, which was a two-page spread about the recently closed MGM Studios in Borehamwood.

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 16:47:12 +0100
MSC Cruises offers discount for healthcare workers and their families
Fancy a trip to the Caribbean or the Mediterranean on a cruise? You could make use of this MSC Cruises offer.

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 16:46:24 +0100
Top 10 experiences Brits want to receive as a birthday gift, according to Buyagift
Here's a list of the top 10 experiences Brits want to receive as a birthday gift, according to research by Buyagift.

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 16:44:08 +0100
Glastonbury Festival 2022 ticket resale: Last chance to get your tickets today
The Glastonbury resale takes place today and is your last chance to get hold of tickets to the festival – here’s everything you need to know.

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 16:44:50 +0100
Dress like Netflix's Bridgerton: Embrace the Regency look from I Saw It First
Bridgerton is back on our screens and it's about time that we Debutantes dressed for the occasion. Get the Regency look from I Saw It First.

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 10:40:21 +0100
Belize signals intent to remove Queen as head of state
Barbados took the historic move of replacing the Queen as head of state in November

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Oscars 2022: Why is Disney's Encanto's We Don't Talk About Bruno not nominated?
Find out why the hit song from Lin-Manual Miranda was not nominated at the Oscars.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 23:20:18 +0000
Vampire Myths & Legend- Sukhpreet Jagdeo Gumley House School
The legend of Vampires has been a part of European folklore for many countries, typically said to have extremely pale skin and appear beautiful.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 19:42:20 +0000
My thoughts on London’s protest for Ukraine- Elukijha Pirapakaran, GGSK College
On Saturday, Londoners gathered in Trafalgar Square to protest for Ukraine to show their support.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 19:06:46 +0000
The Beauty of Classical Music. – Neel Sobhun, GGSK College
Music is something that has evolved over the years and that has provided entertainment for people all over the world. It has many different genres which help to suit people with different personalities and likes. One of the biggest genres of music is...

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 18:54:17 +0000
England helping Ukrainian refugees by Gemma Ellis Farringtons school
While the war between Russia and Ukraine is still happening, many Britons are trying to help by offering spare rooms in their houses to Ukrainian refugees.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 19:01:36 +0000
Free Period Products added to School Washrooms – Amara Fernando, Newstead
 

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 16:56:32 +0000
Ed Byrne new comedy show comes to Churchill Theatre in Bromley
A household name across the nation, award-winning comedian Ed Byrne will be performing at the Churchill Theatre in Bromley next month.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 16:05:00 +0000
Community help build gingerbread model of what redeveloped estate could look like
Residents helped create a gingerbread version of what their new estate in south Leytonstone might look like.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 14:43:20 +0000
Where is Bridgerton filmed? See the London spots featured in the Netflix series
Walk in the footsteps of the Bridgerton family as you explore the real-life locations in London of Netflix's regency romance. See where.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 13:31:53 +0000
Man dies after south Croydon house fire
A man has died after a semi-detached house was damaged by a fire in south Croydon.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 13:42:56 +0000
Women's History Month - Sushsmitha Venkatesan GGSK College
2022's theme for Women's History Month: "Providing Healing, Promoting Hope".

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000
James Hatch moved entrance of Claybury Hall to give London view
James Hatch first appears in the local records in 1786 when he purchased the Claybury estate. Within five years he had demolished the old house and a new mansion had been erected, designed by Jesse Gibson. Then, in 1791, he employed Humphry Repton to...

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 12:17:22 +0000
Uber given licence to continue operating service in London
Uber has been approved by TfL to continue operating in London for another two-and-a-half years

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 11:51:32 +0000
Dartford brothel owner ordered to repay £333,000
A brothel owner has been ordered to repay around £333,000 earned through the sexual exploitation of women in Dartford.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 13:28:08 +0000
Prolific Putney burglar and dangerous driver jailed
A man from Putney has been sentenced to three years in prison after he pleaded guilty to two counts of burglary and multiple driving offences.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 11:18:51 +0000
Woman allegedly followed into her home and raped by stranger in Croydon
Detectives are appealing for help in identifying a man after a woman was followed into her home and raped by a stranger in Croydon.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 11:09:43 +0000
Pilot charged over alleged people smuggling attempt on his aircraft
A pilot has been charged with attempting to fly illegal immigrants into the UK on his aircraft.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 11:03:23 +0000
Strike by bus drivers in London after rejection of pay offer
Bus drivers in London will go on strike next week after rejecting a pay offer.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 10:43:36 +0000
Pedestrian man seriously injured after A2 crash in Dartford
A pedestrian in his 40s has been seriously injured following a crash on the A2 near Dartford.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000
Mother's Day: Best places in Greenwich for a Sunday Roast according to TripAdvisor
Ahead of Mother's Day, if you wanted to go for a Sunday roast in Greenwich, here are the best-rated places for it on TripAdvisor



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