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Sat, 21 May 2022 09:06:13 +0100
Council to build flats despite design and crime concerns
Essex County Council’s arms-length development company is set to build flats in Epping Forest despite the design being described as ‘out of keeping’ to the area.

Sat, 21 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100
East London cottage that made way for town hall and fire station
A rare picture from c1900 of Ridgeway Cottage that once stood on The Ridgeway in North Chingford.

Sat, 21 May 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Alessandro Georgiou new Enfield Council Conservative group leader
Enfield’s Conservative group has chosen a new leader after a strong showing in the local election earlier this month.

Sat, 21 May 2022 06:00:00 +0100
See the hygiene rating for the Wetherspoons in South East London
The FSA make its hygiene rating public, meaning it's easy to discover how restaurants scored.

Sat, 21 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Derelict Peckham house on Zoopla going to auction for £625k
THIS derelict house in Peckham is searching for a new owner.

Sat, 21 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Government reveals the unclaimed estates in South East London
You could be entitled to a share of a deceased relative’s property if you are related. 

Sat, 21 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Naked bike ride routes in south London
London’s Naked Bike ride is back for its 17th year with routes across south London for daring riders or spectators to participate in.

Fri, 20 May 2022 17:06:37 +0100
Bromley council payout and apology for mum
A LONDON council has been blasted after a delay in issuing an educational plan led to a child feeling “isolated and extremely anxious”.

Fri, 20 May 2022 17:09:37 +0100
Refugees expected in south-east London yet to arrive in the UK
Hundreds of Ukrainian refugees accepted to stay with hosts in south-east London have not yet reached the UK, new figures show.

Fri, 20 May 2022 16:54:53 +0100
Transport secretary urged to ALLOW Cockfosters Station flats
Housing campaigners have urged transport secretary Grant Shapps to reverse a “terrible” decision to block a development at Cockfosters Station.

Fri, 20 May 2022 16:59:13 +0100
Man taken to hospital after being stabbed in Deptford
A man has been taken to hospital after suffering stab injuries in Deptford.

Fri, 20 May 2022 16:20:55 +0100
Man cleared of killing father of four at Betts Park in Penge
A man has been cleared of shooting a father of four dead in a case of “mistaken identity”.

Fri, 20 May 2022 16:07:14 +0100
Highgate pub The Duke’s Head noise complaints in licence bid
A country-and-western themed pub in Highgate says it wants to be “part of the community” after neighbours raised noise complaints.

Fri, 20 May 2022 16:11:59 +0100
St Raphael’s Hospice nurses take on sponsored skydive
St Raphael’s Hospice CEO Gail Linehan along with 12 other members of staff and supporters skydived across Salisbury on Saturday for International Nurses Day.

Fri, 20 May 2022 15:47:39 +0100
Harrow Conservatives appoint new council CEO Pat Flaherty
Harrow Council has appointed a new chief executive, who will be paid more than the prime minister. 

Fri, 20 May 2022 15:26:36 +0100
Monkeypox: World Health Organisation hold emergency meeting as UK cases double
The news comes as causes double in the UK.

Fri, 20 May 2022 15:25:39 +0100
Enfield students inspired by top neurosurgeon's visit
A top neurosurgeon has returned to his Enfield primary school to remind students to aim high.

Fri, 20 May 2022 15:18:23 +0100
Ergin Erbil elected as Enfield Labour's new deputy leader
Ergin Erbil has been chosen by Labour councillors as the group’s new deputy leader.

Fri, 20 May 2022 15:06:42 +0100
New tube map with the Elizabeth line published
The map comes ahead of the line's grand opening on May 24.

Fri, 20 May 2022 13:35:09 +0100
N-Dubz release more UK Tour dates in London- get tickets
After a huge sell-out for their UK arena tour, N-Dubz has surprised fans by announcing more dates for their Back To The Future tour, including another date in London.

Fri, 20 May 2022 15:27:17 +0100
War hero helps children at Croydon hospital for 100th birthday
A 99-year-old war hero has pledged to help future generations in Croydon, with an appeal to help fund new play facilities for sick children at a hospital.

Fri, 20 May 2022 12:35:48 +0100
Battersea duo run Copenhagen Marathon for friend who survived Covid
Two friends from Battersea have raised more than £13,000 running the Copenhagen Marathon in Denmark for the hospital that saved their friend’s life after he caught Covid.

Fri, 20 May 2022 11:20:04 +0100
Wimbledon and Putney Commons: Charity Gurkha race
The Gurkha Welfare Trust is inviting people to take on the challenge of a 5km run on Wimbledon and Putney Commons carrying a traditional Doko basket.

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 12:54:03 +0100
Hailey Bieber lipstick routine went viral on TikTok - Get the look for less from Superdrug
Hailey Bieber says her perfect lip combo is 'Anywhere Caffeine’ lipliner by Makeup Forever, and the Charlotte Tilbury ‘Pillow Talk’ lipstick. How to recreate.

Fri, 20 May 2022 12:52:55 +0100
WWE Clash at the Castle tickets on sale today
The Principality Stadium, Cardiff, will play host to WWE Clash at the Castle on Saturday, September 3

Fri, 20 May 2022 12:50:32 +0100
JD sports is offering 60 per cent off Nike and Adidas in spring flash sale
The sports retailer has up to 60% off but you'll need to be quick.

Fri, 20 May 2022 12:46:04 +0100
Father's Day 2022: Hugo Boss, David Beckham and more fragrances to treat your Dad
Treat your Dad to new scents from some of the biggest brands from the perfume retailer's Father's Day favourites range.

Fri, 20 May 2022 12:26:23 +0100
Monkeypox cases in the UK more than double to 20
Monkeypox cases have more than doubled, with a further 11 being found today

Fri, 20 May 2022 09:56:24 +0100
Blue announce reunion with hilarious TikTok: How to get tickets to the UK tour
The iconic boy band are back with a UK tour to mark their 20th anniversary.

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 10:00:00 +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.



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