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Fri, 20 May 2022 08:09:59 +0100
London Tube closures this weekend: See the full list
Check the London Underground services this weekend before heading out this weekend.

Fri, 20 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Orpington swimmer devastated after closure of Crystal Palace pool
A swimmer from Orpington says he is devastated by the “neglect” of the Crystal Palace pool centre.

Fri, 20 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Co-op Bromley thief from Lewisham fined
A woman from Lewisham has been fined after stealing food items from a Co-op in Bromley.

Fri, 20 May 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Sam Ryder is coming to London for a special show- Get tickets
The singer came second at this year's Eurovision Song Contest.

Fri, 20 May 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Hocus Pocus in concert is coming to London- How to buy tickets
The iconic Disney film is coming to life in concert this Halloween.

Fri, 20 May 2022 00:01:00 +0100
N-Dubz tour London O2 tickets on sale - how to get yours
Tickets on sale today for the N-Dubz Back to the Future tour including a visit to the London O2 - here's how to get yours.

Fri, 20 May 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Father's Day gifts 2022: Moonpig is selling alcohol, grooming products, mugs and more
There's just over a month until Fathers Day, that means there's plenty of time to get prepared and start buying before everything sells out.

Thu, 19 May 2022 21:10:58 +0100
Townley Road Bexleyheath: Man in hospital after face slashed
A man is in hospital after being slashed in the face in Bexleyheath.

Thu, 19 May 2022 16:27:00 +0100
Whetstone murder: Police release CCTV to help investigation
Detectives investigating the death of a 30-year-old man have released CCTV as part of ongoing enquiries into his murder.

Thu, 19 May 2022 15:09:03 +0100
Missing Sheppey man travelled from Dartford
Police are renewing an appeal to locate a missing man from Sheppey who was seen travelling to the island from Dartford on April 21.

Thu, 19 May 2022 12:40:36 +0100
Croydon pharmacist jailed for ‘lean’ drug supply
An ex-Croydon pharmacy manager has been jailed for selling the drugs used to make a highly addictive opioid drink to a London drug chain.

Thu, 19 May 2022 12:14:59 +0100
Norwood Junction station: Person dies after being hit by a train
A person has died after being hit by a train at Norwood Junction station.

Thu, 19 May 2022 11:07:51 +0100
Video shows lightning strike in Orpington as thunderstorms hit
AN INCREDIBLE video shows lightning strike during the thunderstorm last night in south east London.

Thu, 19 May 2022 10:11:35 +0100
Kew Gardens and Sproutl launch new Palm House Collection- shop now
The Royal Botanic Gardens and Sproutl have seven exotic plants in their collection.

Thu, 19 May 2022 10:00:00 +0100
All about the 'perfect' fish
FOR me, one of nature's finest creatures is the trout, a symbol of beauty, power and grace. Indeed, it has been described as the 'perfect 'fish in terms of both shape and colouration.

Thu, 19 May 2022 09:59:19 +0100
Lambeth murder: Man guilty after couple stabbed to death in home
A man has been found guilty of murder after stabbing two people to death in Lambeth.

Thu, 19 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bromley driving instructor given suspended sentence for stalking
A driving instructor who became obsessed with his teenage student and created a TikTok account dedicated to her has been given a suspended sentence after launching a sustained stalking campaign.

Thu, 19 May 2022 00:01:00 +0100
N-Dubz tour London O2 pre-sale tickets - how to get yours
Earlier this week N-Dubz announced their 10-date reunion tour would be heading to London's O2 - here's how to get pre-sale tickets.

Thu, 19 May 2022 21:42:43 +0100
Rihanna gives birth to first child with A$AP Rocky, TMZ reports
Rihanna has given birth to her first child with A$AP Rocky, a baby boy.

Thu, 19 May 2022 14:43:23 +0100
ITV's The Bill is set to return to screens in 2023
The police drama will return to screens after more then 10 years of the air.

Thu, 19 May 2022 12:16:24 +0100
BrewDog to sell stronger Punk IPA beer to celebrate its 15th anniversary - How to buy
The stronger version of the classic Brewdog Punk IPA beer will be available in 330ml bottles

Thu, 19 May 2022 12:14:44 +0100
7 BBQs and pizza ovens ideal for Platinum Jubilee celebrations from Aldi, Argos and more
Here's a selection of BBQs and pizza ovens that are ideal for Platinum Jubilee celebrations in your garden.

Thu, 19 May 2022 12:13:41 +0100
Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday May 19
Here's a selection of things you'll find in Aldi and Lidl middle aisles from Thursday, May 19.

Thu, 19 May 2022 12:11:39 +0100
Aldi's garden water feature is back in stock TODAY - How to get yours
Aldi's popular garden water feature is back in stock. How to get yours.

Thu, 19 May 2022 10:52:48 +0100
EasyJet to be back to nearly full capacity by end of year
EasyJet hopes to be back to nearly full capacity by end of year. Read more:

Thu, 19 May 2022 09:43:44 +0100
Petition to have fewer self-service tills at Tesco reaches 100,000 signatures
Pat McCarthy from West London launched the petition calling for more cashiers at Tesco supermarkets.

Thu, 19 May 2022 08:00:52 +0100
Royal Mail financial results lead to delivery price hike warning
Yesterday it was announced that inflation has risen to 9% in April, with it rising at the fastest rate in 40 years.

Thu, 19 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Top Trumps releases Platinum Jubilee card game perfect to play on the Bank Holiday weekend
The new regal pack comes with 30 beautifully presented cards showing iconic moments from across Queen Elizabeth II's life and reign.

Wed, 18 May 2022 19:23:31 +0100
Residents 'ecstatic' after Pike Road by Apex Corner reopens
Residents have won a battle to get a road that was shut for roadworks reopened.

Wed, 18 May 2022 17:16:41 +0100
Stephen Lawrence Eltham: Killer denied open prison request
A bid to move one of Stephen Lawrence’s killers to an open prison has been denied.

Wed, 18 May 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Return of 'Dickensian' illnesses in cost of living crisis
Labour has warned that the spiralling cost of living crisis will lead to a rise in “Dickensian diseases” such as malnutrition, gout and scurvy.

Wed, 18 May 2022 16:29:44 +0100
Simon Cowell pictured in Battersea Park
Did you spot a celebrity hanging out in Battersea Park on Sunday?

Wed, 18 May 2022 16:03:26 +0100
Planned road closures in and around Barnet for roadworks
Drivers may find their journeys disrupted due to a number of temporary closures in and around Barnet for roadworks, including one starting tomorrow that is due to last almost two months.

Wed, 18 May 2022 16:01:47 +0100
Ex-Woolwich man guilty of historic child sex offences
A MAN has been found guilty of 35 sexual offences against children.

Wed, 18 May 2022 16:17:46 +0100
Wandsworth: Nine Elms man missing
A man from Nine Elms has been missing from his home for over a week.

Wed, 18 May 2022 14:30:00 +0100
Met Police to take on local youth team at Barnet stadium
Metropolitan Police officers will be taking part in a football match against members of a local youth group at Barnet FC's stadium on Sunday.

Wed, 18 May 2022 13:47:50 +0100
Sidcup girl missing since last week
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing 14-year-old girl from Sidcup.

Wed, 18 May 2022 13:31:58 +0100
Wellington Gardens Charlton: Child hit by car
A child has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car in Charlton.

Wed, 18 May 2022 13:29:45 +0100
Dartford Science and Technology College ranked ‘good’ by Ofsted
Dartford Science and Technology College has been ranked as “good” by Ofsted following their latest inspection.

Wed, 18 May 2022 13:10:04 +0100
'Technical error' delays £150 Harrow Council tax rebate
A council has apologised after a glitch in its IT system has left residents still waiting for their £150 council tax rebate. 

Wed, 18 May 2022 12:58:41 +0100
Strikes to hit Jubilee Line night tube
Strike action is set to disrupt the reopening of Night Tube services on the Jubilee Line next weekend, a transport union has confirmed.

Wed, 18 May 2022 12:53:30 +0100
Petition to make Bramshill Open Space more welcoming
Residents in a North London neighbourhood have urged the council to invest in their local park, which has previously been branded a “joke”.

Wed, 18 May 2022 12:51:35 +0100
St Norbert Road Brockley shooting: Hunt for two suspects
Police are hunting for two suspects after a shooting in Brockley.

Wed, 18 May 2022 11:21:58 +0100
Missing Charlton man last seen more than a week ago
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing man from Charlton.

Wed, 18 May 2022 11:02:29 +0100
Howbury Lane Erith crash: Driver taken to hospital
THE driver of a car has been taken to hospital after crashing into street furniture in Erith.

Wed, 18 May 2022 10:00:32 +0100
Met Office issues thunderstorm warnings across London
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning of thunderstorms.

Wed, 18 May 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Douglas Allen Estates to help children in Essex and East London
A firm of estate agents has taken its long history of supporting communities a step further by embedding this value into the company’s ethos.

Wed, 18 May 2022 10:22:22 +0100
Dons Local Action Group: AFC Wimbledon charity abseil
Dons Local Action Group welcomed over 100 abseilers and over 2,500 attendees to the family fun day on Sunday.

Wed, 18 May 2022 09:34:21 +0100
Hocus Pocus in concert is coming to London- How to buy pre-sale tickets
The iconic Disney film is coming to life in concert this Halloween.

Wed, 18 May 2022 08:39:22 +0100
London Underground: Stations to shut over Jubilee weekend as staff stirke
Two of London's busiest stations will be shut on the busiest weekend of the year.



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