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Tue, 17 May 2022 09:49:43 +0100
Hunt for trio after ‘vicious attack’ on Lewisham High Street
Police are asking for the names of three individuals after a victim was ‘viciously attacked’ on Lewisham Highstreet.

Tue, 17 May 2022 08:07:52 +0100
Good Spa Awards: 7 London spas named as finalists
The Good Spa Guide has revealed which London spa's that have been named finalists for the 2022 awards. 

Tue, 17 May 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Harrow Council leader pledges free parking and tax freeze
Harrow’s new Conservative administration will offer an hour’s free parking and aims to freeze council tax, its leader has said.

Tue, 17 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Flying Boat Wetherspoon Dartford to reopen after refurbishment
A POPULAR Wetherspoon pub in Dartford is set to reopen after a major refurbishment.

Tue, 17 May 2022 00:01:00 +0100
MI5 boss warns foreign spies target LinkedIn and Facebook users with fake profiles
10,000 “disguised approaches” have been made by agents seeking to build relationships with their targets, the head of MI5 has warned. 

Mon, 16 May 2022 20:28:06 +0100
Turnham Road Brockley shooting: Man in hospital
A man has admitted himself to hospital after being shot in Brockley.

Mon, 16 May 2022 19:17:18 +0100
London Youth Games - A Paddle to Success - Kathryn T, Townley Grammar
On the 14th of May, competitors from all over London gathered at the Lee Valley White Water Centre to participate in the London Youth Games and demonstrate their prowess at the kayak sprint and slalom. With the sun shining and representatives from ac...

Mon, 16 May 2022 17:33:43 +0100
Jamie Daniel: Missing boy from Bexley found dead in Sidcup
A 14-year-old boy has been found dead in a wooded area after going missing from Bexley.

Mon, 16 May 2022 18:02:34 +0100
Orpington: Eight-inch knife found in Petts Wood
An eight-inch knife has been found in Petts Wood, Orpington, after a weapons sweep by police.

Mon, 16 May 2022 16:34:02 +0100
Plans for improvements at junction 28 on M25 Essex get go-ahead
Work to improve journeys for hundreds of thousands of drivers using one of the busiest junctions on the M25 has been given the green light.

Mon, 16 May 2022 16:21:24 +0100
Photographer hosts Battersea fundraising event for Face Equality Week 2022
Beauty and fashion photographer Amanda Akokhia will be hosting a fundraising dinner and exhibition of her work in Battersea.

Mon, 16 May 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Remembering plans to reopen historic EMD building in Walthamstow
It's ten years ago this week since we reported on plans to partly return a historic Walthamstow building to its original use.

Mon, 16 May 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Male cheerleader from Ongar won medal at Walt Disney Resort in Florida
A male cheerleader from Ongar was celebrating winning a medal in Florida five years ago this week

Mon, 16 May 2022 16:01:45 +0100
Missing Mitcham teen ‘known to visit Croydon’
A 13-year-old boy who is missing from Mitcham is also known to frequently visit Croydon.

Mon, 16 May 2022 15:51:41 +0100
Upper Elmers End Road Beckenham crash: Woman treated on scene
A woman has been treated at the scene of a two-vehicle crash in Beckenham.

Mon, 16 May 2022 15:40:02 +0100
Mayor appoints drug tsar to examine legalising cannabis
Sadiq Khan has appointed Lord Charlie Falconer to lead a London Drugs Commission which will examine the potential benefits of legalising cannabis.

Mon, 16 May 2022 15:12:24 +0100
Kennington Lane Lambeth: Pedestrian dies after crash with moped
An 82-year-old pedestrian has died in hospital after a crash with a moped in Lambeth.

Mon, 16 May 2022 15:08:36 +0100
Campaign to end dangerous stink of Wealdstone Brook
You can smell Wealdstone Brook before you see it.

Mon, 16 May 2022 14:48:31 +0100
Redbridge Council deputy leader sets out post-election plans
A university is “in discussions” about opening a campus in Redbridge with more details to be announced soon, the council’s deputy leader has said.

Mon, 16 May 2022 14:25:54 +0100
Falmouth Close Lewisham stabbing: Boy taken to hospital
A 16-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after being stabbed in Lewisham.

Mon, 16 May 2022 14:11:56 +0100
NHS prescription costs frozen for first time in 12 years to cost of living in England
The government said people in England who pay prescription charges will save £17 million overall.

Mon, 16 May 2022 13:49:56 +0100
Extra powers given to police after Lewisham incident
POLICE have been given additional search powers in Lewisham after an earlier incident.

Mon, 16 May 2022 13:03:39 +0100
Man, 89, robbed of cash in Borehamwood town centre
An 89-year-old man was pushed and robbed shortly after he left a cash machine.

Mon, 16 May 2022 13:03:54 +0100
Sky News reporter Shingi Mararike: TfL racially profiled me
Transport for London has apologised after a journalist said he was racially profiled by a ticket inspector at a station in east London.

Mon, 16 May 2022 12:47:11 +0100
Croydon man jailed after trapping woman in Morden garage
A man has been jailed for 18 years after trapping a woman in a garage with the intention of sexually assaulting her.

Mon, 16 May 2022 11:26:35 +0100
Apex Corner: 1,500 sign TfL petition amid roadworks 'chaos'
Around 1,500 people have signed a petition calling for the end of "unnecessary" lane closures at one of the busiest junctions in north-west London.

Mon, 16 May 2022 11:15:38 +0100
Birdhouse Rise Croydon: Man bitten by police dog during arrest
A man has been taken to hospital after being bitten by a police dog during an arrest in Croydon.

Mon, 16 May 2022 10:40:01 +0100
Beckenham crash: Car flips onto roof
A car has flipped onto its roof after a crash in Beckenham.

Mon, 16 May 2022 10:28:18 +0100
Met Office issues warning for thunderstorms across London
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning of thunderstorms.

Mon, 16 May 2022 09:44:48 +0100
Met Office forecasts mini heat wave across London this week
After months of waiting for the summer sun and temperatures to soar, the time is

Mon, 16 May 2022 09:47:44 +0100
Molly Huggins Close Balham fire: Woman taken to hospital
A woman has been taken to hospital after a flat fire in Balham.

Mon, 16 May 2022 09:39:00 +0100
Politics of Boris Johnson and Donald Trump against common good
The play, the 47th at the Old Vic theatre imagines the return of Donald Trump as President of the US in 2024.

Mon, 16 May 2022 00:01:00 +0100
London among fastest growing city economies by 2023 – see the top 10
Most of the top 10 fastest growing city economies by the end of next year will be in the South or East of England, including London.

Mon, 16 May 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Green Flag warns jubilee parties 'could cause havoc for drivers' over Bank Holiday weekend
An estimated 133,000 UK roads will be inaccessible due to street parties so drivers should prepare and plan for congestion. 

Mon, 16 May 2022 14:20:58 +0100
Sweden follows Finland and announces intent to join Nato
This will end more than 200 years of military non-alignment from Sweden.

Mon, 16 May 2022 14:18:02 +0100
Louis Theroux's My Money TikTok rap immortalised as Moonpig card in unique twist-Buy yours
Our brain on repeat: 'My money don't jiggle jiggle, it folds...'

Mon, 16 May 2022 14:17:10 +0100
Aldi's garden water feature back for Summer 2022 - How to pre-order yours
Here's how you can get your hands on Aldi's popular garden water feature.

Mon, 16 May 2022 14:16:17 +0100
M&S colour-changing peonies on sale now – how to get yours
M&S is selling colour-changing pink peonies and customers are raving about them.

Mon, 16 May 2022 14:14:16 +0100
Queen's Platinum Jubilee: All the furniture you need to host the best garden party
As the plans for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee are announced, the UK is set for a long weekend of celebrating and garden parties.

Mon, 16 May 2022 12:47:00 +0100
Dementia: People suffer for years before diagnosis
The Alzheimer’s Society has produced a new symptoms checklist with the Royal College of GPs. Read more:

Sun, 15 May 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Our very precious bluebells
Our Wild Things correspondent Eric Brown recommends a trip to see quintessential British spring flowers with therapeutic powers much loved by poets and capable of creating a powerful optical illusion.

Sun, 15 May 2022 16:18:12 +0100
London most expensive UK location to be a student - see the cheapest
A new study has revealed the cheapest, and most expensive, locations to enjoy student life – see the list.

Sun, 15 May 2022 14:44:44 +0100
Foot Locker Woolwich store application submitted to Greenwich Council
A planning application has been submitted to Greenwich Council for a new Foot Locker store in Woolwich.

Sun, 15 May 2022 13:43:31 +0100
Missing Wandsworth boy could be in Croydon
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing boy from Wandsworth.

Sun, 15 May 2022 12:39:44 +0100
Mayor of Lewisham announces new Cabinet team
THE new Mayor of Lewisham has announced his Cabinet following the local elections.

Sun, 15 May 2022 11:31:49 +0100
The Kid Laroi: Who is he?
The Kid Laroi is breaking records and is flying up in the music industry, but who is he? One of the most influential artists right now, let's find out.

Sun, 15 May 2022 11:25:56 +0100
Our World: Saving the Environment
We need to save our environment. Here's what we need to stop doing and start achieving.

Sun, 15 May 2022 11:16:25 +0100
Importance of a Healthy Diet
Struggling with your diet? Need some tips? This article will discuss the negatives if you do not have a healthy diet, while also providing specific meals.

Sun, 15 May 2022 11:18:17 +0100
Importance of a Healthy Diet
Struggling with your diet? Need some tips? This article will discuss the negatives if you do not have a healthy diet, while also providing specific meals.

Sun, 15 May 2022 11:09:24 +0100
Party Time?
Boris Johnson's allegations of a party at number 10, what really happened?



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