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Fri, 27 May 2022 09:57:54 +0100
Tottenham star Heung-Min Son visits Lea Valley Academy School in Enfield
Students at an Enfield school had an experience that “will live long in the memory” when Spurs star Heung-Min Son made a surprise visit as part of a Tottenham Hotspur Foundation session.

Fri, 27 May 2022 09:43:58 +0100
London e-scooter injuries DOUBLED in 2021, figures show
More than 500 people were injured in collisions involving e-scooters in London during 2021, new Government figures have revealed.

Fri, 27 May 2022 09:42:37 +0100
Old Kent Road: Man found with lacerations to arm
A man has been found with lacerations to his arm after a disturbance in Old Kent Road.

Fri, 27 May 2022 09:34:32 +0100
Eynsham Drive Abbey Wood: Man arrested after sword recovered
A man has been arrested after a sword was recovered in Abbey Wood.

Fri, 27 May 2022 09:30:37 +0100
Missing Lewisham woman last seen yesterday
Police are appealing for help in finding an elderly woman from Lewisham.

Fri, 27 May 2022 09:25:10 +0100
Cheapest air fryers from Lakeland, Currys, AO and Wayfair that can save on energy bills
One of the most sought-after kitchen gadgets of 2022, Airfryers can also help you save on your energy bills.

Fri, 27 May 2022 09:22:10 +0100
Highland Croft Beckenham crash: Child taken to hospital
A child has been taken to hospital after a car crashed into a lamppost in Beckenham.

Fri, 27 May 2022 09:19:29 +0100
Barnet has first Labour mayor in 20 years
Councillors have chosen Barnet’s first Labour mayor in 20 years.

Fri, 27 May 2022 09:09:21 +0100
Duke's Head pub in Highgate appeals over late licence
A country-and-western themed pub in Highgate has been granted a new licence – but will not be allowed to stay open until 1.30am as it had requested.

Fri, 27 May 2022 08:12:14 +0100
London Tube closures this weekend: See the full list
Check the London Underground services this weekend before heading out this weekend.

Fri, 27 May 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Bid to save Stroud Green tree from Haringey Council chainsaw
A battle is underway in Stroud Green to save a 100-year-old tree from being chopped down amid claims it is damaging homes.

Fri, 27 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Kaspa's Lewisham Just Eat order comes with 'bug' in custard
All she fancied was a hot pudding, but Sophia Devlin ended with far more than she bargained for when her dessert delivery arrived.

Fri, 27 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Platinum Jubilee weekend: All the road closures in Greenwich
Check to see which roads will be closed in Greenwich for street parties.

Fri, 27 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Gevic Care Agency Lewisham blasted by inspector
A South London care service has been blasted by an inspector after describing a patient as “vicious.”

Fri, 27 May 2022 00:01:00 +0100
John Legend at the Royal Albert Hall: Buy general tickets
The award-winning artist, John Legend is coming to the hall ahead of his new album.

Fri, 27 May 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Justin Bieber adds extra London show to Justice Tour and tickets go on sale today-Buy yours
Justin Bieber has added a new date to his Justice Tour. Here's how you can get tickets to the London show.

Fri, 27 May 2022 09:41:14 +0100
Walt Disney Resort in Florida launches ‘The Magic is Yours’ package for 2023
The Walt Disney Travel Company has today launched ‘The Magic is Yours’ package, an incredible offer for 2023 holidays at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.

Fri, 27 May 2022 09:39:45 +0100
The Range brings back best selling garden bar to get us summer ready - How to buy
When the incredible garden bar was first in stock, it sold out within 72 hours so you shouldn't delay if you fancy one of your own.

Fri, 27 May 2022 09:24:02 +0100
Pandora unveils Festival mode collection perfect for Glastonbury, TRNSMT, Reading and more
Take on summer in style with Pandora's sizzling festival mode collection.

Fri, 27 May 2022 08:40:09 +0100
Cleaners to stage protest outside Downing Street over partygate treatment
The revelations in Sue Gray's report about how cleaning staff were treated has set this protest in motion.

Fri, 27 May 2022 08:15:25 +0100
Closing arguments due in Johnny Depp defamation case
Closing arguments due in Johnny Depp v Amber Heard defamation case. Read more:

Fri, 27 May 2022 08:06:50 +0100
BBC Eastenders fans spot major change ahead of special Prince Charles and Camilla episode
Eagle-eyed Eastenders viewers have spotted a major change in the Queen Vic ahead of a special visit from Prince Charles and Camilla – and fan’s aren’t happy.

Thu, 26 May 2022 12:45:47 +0100
Rishi Sunak announcement: Chancellor outlines further cost of living support - key points
Here are the key points you should know from Rishi Sunak’s announcement.

Thu, 26 May 2022 19:07:18 +0100
Yes and John Lennon's Imagine drummer Alan White dies aged 72
English drummer Alan White has died at the age of 72 after a short illness.

Thu, 26 May 2022 18:21:16 +0100
Pensioner calls for crackdown on 'lazy' pavement parking in Bushey
A pensioner has accused drivers who park on pavements of being “lazy” and called for tougher action from enforcement authorities.

Thu, 26 May 2022 18:10:52 +0100
Whipps Cross Hospital patient anger over consultation wait
Whipps Cross University Hospital’s medical director has apologised after a patient was told to wait more than a year for a telephone consultation.

Thu, 26 May 2022 18:08:43 +0100
Waltham Forest police officer becomes BMX coach
A Waltham Forest policeman has become a full-time BMX Coach for the borough’s youth in an effort to keep them on the right track.

Thu, 26 May 2022 17:45:00 +0100
St George’s Hospital Tooting staff prepare to walk out
Staff strikes next week are likely to cause "significant disruption" at St. George’s Hospital, according to the GMB Union.

Thu, 26 May 2022 17:26:05 +0100
Met officer denies GBH after man paralysed in tasering
A Metropolitan Police officer has denied causing grievous bodily harm after being accused of tasering a man and leaving him paralysed. 

Thu, 26 May 2022 16:47:23 +0100
Brixton station: Man assaulted with bottle
Officers have released pictures of three men that they would like to speak to in connection with a serious assault at Brixton station.

Thu, 26 May 2022 16:28:41 +0100
The Anglesea Arms’ pub Woolwich licence suspended after brawl
A Woolwich pub is at risk of losing its booze licence after an alleged “pub brawl fuelled by drugs and alcohol”.

Thu, 26 May 2022 16:24:21 +0100
Wealthy London couple married for five months fight over money
A wealthy couple married for around five months ran up lawyers’ bills of more than £1 million during an 18-month fight over money, a judge said.

Thu, 26 May 2022 16:20:09 +0100
Mitcham: Hunt for member of public who stopped attempted robbery
Police are looking to speak to a member of the public who stopped an attempted robbery at Mitcham tram stop.

Thu, 26 May 2022 14:33:44 +0100
Lewisham robber jailed after Richmond shop offences
A man from Lewisham has been jailed following robbery offences in Richmond.

Thu, 26 May 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Haringey Council elects new cabinet
The team of top decision-makers tasked with creating a “fairer, greener borough” has officially taken charge at Haringey Council.

Thu, 26 May 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Bexley Council calls for Elizabeth Line extension to Kent
The Elizabeth Line is facing calls to be extend all the way to Kent only a day after the massive transport project opened after years of delays and budget overruns.

Thu, 26 May 2022 11:39:11 +0100
Adorable ducklings rescued from Deptford rooftop
Seven adorable ducklings have been rescued by firefighters from the roof of a three-storey building in Deptford.

Thu, 26 May 2022 11:14:03 +0100
Greenwich Council leader Antony Okerere begins reign
Councillor Anthony Okereke took charge yesterday as leader of Greenwich Council.

Thu, 26 May 2022 11:06:26 +0100
Cllr Nick O’Hare elected as Bexley mayor
Cllr Nick O’Hare, who represents Blendon and Penhill Ward, became the London Borough of Bexley’s 58th mayor yesterday.

Thu, 26 May 2022 10:29:44 +0100
Zapp is offering ultra-fast delivery from their Period Store
The delivery app Zapp has a dedicated period store on their app and will donate to Period Poverty UK.

Thu, 26 May 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Nature Notes: Enjoying the spring butterflies
EARLY spring butterflies including brimstone and orange tip were busy feeding under the nodding flowers of bluebells, one of my favourite sights in woodlands in April.

Thu, 26 May 2022 09:58:44 +0100
Met police seize 280 knives in a week in Operation Sceptre
Metropolitan Police officers seized 288 knives across London in just one week as part of a national operation to target knife crime.

Thu, 26 May 2022 08:19:50 +0100
See the best beaches just an hour away from London
Take a trip to the seaside with our top picks for the best beaches an hour away from London.

Thu, 26 May 2022 09:28:20 +0100
Sasha Johnson shooting: Huge reward offered for information
A huge financial reward is being offered to anyone who has information that leads to the conviction of those responsible for the attack on Sasha Johnson last year.

Thu, 26 May 2022 09:12:32 +0100
Man convicted of numerous sexual offences in Croydon
A man has been convicted of multiple sexual offences against a young child.

Thu, 26 May 2022 09:00:00 +0100
What I learned at a self-defence class in Abbots Langley
When I heard that the police would be holding free self-defence classes for women in Abbots Langley, the cynic in me kicked in.

Thu, 26 May 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Cllr Gina Adamou elected mayor of Haringey
Long-serving councillor Gina Adamou hopes to inspire young people to get involved in politics during her fourth term as mayor of Haringey.

Thu, 26 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Lewisham woman assaulted police officer in New Cross
A woman from Lewisham has been fined in court after assaulting a police officer.

Thu, 26 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Tooting Market fears early closure and traders fear survival
Traders at one of the oldest indoor markets in London fear they will struggle to survive if the venue’s back entrance is forced to shut early.

Thu, 26 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Platinum Jubilee weekend: All the road closures in Lewisham
Check to see which roads will be closed in Lewisham for street parties.



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