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Wed, 01 Jun 2022 09:40:29 +0100
Michael Jonas stabbing: New picture released by police
Police have released new images as they investigate the brutal murder of a teen who was chased through a park and stabbed to death in Penge.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 07:17:07 +0100
Heath Robinson Museum celebrates artist's 150th birthday
ART met science at a celebration of the 150th birthday of a illustrator known for his unlikely inventions and contraptions.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
New map reveals thousands of new homes built in Croydon
A new map reveals the streets where thousands of homes have been built in Croydon over the past 22 years.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Review: Wimbledon Pub in the Park exceeds expectations
Last weekend I returned to one of my favourite summer activities – attend a music festival.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Streatham woman's petition after cat was hit by car and abandoned on road
A grieving woman from Streatham is campaigning to change the law on the roads after her cat was run over and abandoned.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Platinum Jubilee weekend: London weather forecast
Dry and sunny spells are forecast for the Jubilee weekend, as temperatures are set to rise across London.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Greenwich Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations this weekend
With the Platinum Jubilee weekend fast approaching, the people of Greenwich can look forward to a packed schedule of events right across the borough.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Welling man creates cancer support Facebook page after losing mum
A 24-year-old man from Welling has created a Facebook group to support those coping with grief after he lost his mum to brain cancer.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Platinum Jubilee gallery open at St Nicholas Shopping Centre in Sutton
Students at a junior’s school in Sutton have created imaginative commemorative plates to honor the Queen’s 70th anniversary.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Platinum Jubilee weekend: All the road closures in Bromley
Check to see which roads will be closed in Bromley for street parties.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Platinum Jubilee: South west London NHS healthcare options
With thousands in south west London gearing up for a royal celebration outdoors, the NHS remains open for those who need urgent care.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
John Legend announces extra Royal Albert Hall show: Buy tickets
The award-winning artist, John Legend is coming to the hall ahead of his new album.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 09:46:45 +0100
LEGO's Technic Ferrari Daytona SP3 in time for Father's Day - How to get yours
Race to the checkouts because LEGO's Technic Ferrari Daytona SP3 is out TODAY.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 09:43:39 +0100
Swimming pools and garden accessories from ManoMano for the Jubilee bank holiday weekend
Keep cool and have fun over the Jubilee bank holiday with the addition of a swimming pool, plus lots more outdoor additions to get your garden ready for the celebrations.

Tue, 31 May 2022 20:41:11 +0100
Platinum Jubilee beacon locations in Essex: See the list
A network of flaming tributes to the Queen will stretch throughout the country on Thursday. Here are the ones on your doorstep in Essex.

Tue, 31 May 2022 18:09:59 +0100
Hendon Hub judicial review paused for Barnet Council review
A legal probe into planning guidance supporting the redevelopment of Hendon has been postponed following a change in Barnet Council’s leadership.

Tue, 31 May 2022 17:28:36 +0100
Welling School blasted by Ofsted over bullying
A school in Bexley has been blasted by Ofsted over bullying and expectations for pupils being “too low”.

Tue, 31 May 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Greenwich parcel thief fined more than £600 in court
A parcel thief who committed a crime in Greenwich has been fined more than £600 in court.

Tue, 31 May 2022 17:00:47 +0100
Bexley Council issues council tax rebate update
Bexley Council has issued an update regarding the £150 council tax rebate for households amid rising energy bills.

Tue, 31 May 2022 16:40:50 +0100
List of Epping Forest roads to shut for Women's Tour Harlow stage
Motorists may find their journeys disrupted when another cycling event visits Epping Forest next week.

Tue, 31 May 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Sainsbury's Lewisham Jack Daniels thief appears in court
A Jack Daniels thief has appeared in court following an incident at a Sainsbury's store in Lewisham.

Tue, 31 May 2022 16:07:48 +0100
Man ‘arrested in grounds of Buckingham Palace told staff he wanted to see Queen’
A man was arrested for allegedly trespassing in the grounds of Buckingham Palace days before the Platinum Jubilee celebrations after telling household staff: “I want to see the Queen,” a court has heard.

Tue, 31 May 2022 15:21:20 +0100
Metropolitan Police behind target to answer 90 per cent of 999 calls
Only one police force in the UK is meeting a target to answer 90% of 999 calls in under 10 seconds, new data has shown.

Tue, 31 May 2022 15:00:00 +0100
Taxi app riders raise money to plant thousands of trees
A London taxi app has raised enough money for 14,000 trees to be planted across the UK, through optional in-app donations.

Tue, 31 May 2022 13:15:38 +0100
After Hours Express Limited slammed by hygiene inspector
A South London takeaway has been slammed after an inspector found a plastic band in a tray of chicken fried rice.

Tue, 31 May 2022 12:12:46 +0100
Battersea London dogs looking for their forever homes
Battersea has a host of dogs that need rehoming.

Tue, 31 May 2022 12:43:12 +0100
Merton Council's new leader announced following May election
Merton Council’s new leader has been announced after the previous one lost his seat in May’s local election.

Tue, 31 May 2022 12:33:52 +0100
Wendy's restaurant set to open in Sutton High Street
American fast food chain Wendy’s is expected to open a branch in Sutton.

Tue, 31 May 2022 12:23:36 +0100
St George's Tooting hospital workers kick off strikes
Cleaners and hostesses at a South London hospital have kicked off a 24-hour strike over changes to their pay cycle.

Tue, 31 May 2022 12:13:37 +0100
Battersea Big Dipper disaster survivors to get permanent memorial
Survivors of the Battersea Big Dipper disaster are finally set to get a permanent memorial to commemorate the “forgotten” tragedy on its 50 year anniversary. Five children died and 13 were injured when the rollercoaster, packed with 31 riders, d...

Tue, 31 May 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Bexley man fined after drink driving in Belvedere
The driver of a white Fiat Doblo has been fined more than £600 after being caught drink driving in Belvedere.

Tue, 31 May 2022 12:00:00 +0100
This Morning's Dr Ranj visits East London primary schools
NHS Doctor and TV presenter, Dr Ranj visited two Newham primary schools this morning to deliver assemblies on the importance of sleep.

Tue, 31 May 2022 11:55:49 +0100
John Legend announces extra Royal Albert Hall show: How to get tickets
The award-winning artist, John Legend is coming to the hall ahead of his new album.

Tue, 31 May 2022 11:48:53 +0100
Missing Earlsfield boy, 16, last seen four days ago
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing boy from Earlsfield.

Tue, 31 May 2022 11:40:19 +0100
Ant and Dec visit Hillcross Primary School in Morden
TV celebrities Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly paid a visit to a primary school in South Morden last Friday.

Tue, 31 May 2022 10:37:19 +0100
Lakedale Road Plumstead stabbing: Man taken to hospital
A 26-year-old man has been taken to hospital after a stabbing in Plumstead.

Tue, 31 May 2022 10:38:34 +0100
Call for more support on 50th anniversary of Battersea fairground disaster
The families of victims and survivors of one of the UK’s worst fairground disasters have called for improved support for children who have suffered trauma as they marked the 50th anniversary of the tragedy.

Tue, 31 May 2022 09:31:36 +0100
Croydon: Call 999 if you see missing Purley woman
Police are asking people to call 999 if they see a missing woman.

Tue, 31 May 2022 09:21:09 +0100
Platinum Jubilee beacon locations in London: See the list
A network of flaming tributes to the Queen will stretch throughout the country on Thursday, including across London.

Tue, 31 May 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Waltham Forest Council leader announces new Labour cabinet
Waltham Forest Council leader Grace Williams has re-organised her cabinet team following the local election earlier this month.

Tue, 31 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Eltham man fined £334 for dropping cigarette outside Peacocks
The litterer of a cigarette outside a peacocks store in Eltham has been slapped with a £334 fine in court.

Tue, 31 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Stratford man fined for dropping cigarette outside Woolwich Tesco
A man has appeared in court after dropping a cigarette outside a Tesco store in Woolwich.

Tue, 31 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Maidstone to Millwall fundraiser for defibrillator after fan died of cardiac arrest
The family and friends of a Millwall fan who died after a cardiac arrest last year are walking 32 miles to the stadium to raise money for a defibrillator to be installed in the area where he collapsed.

Tue, 31 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Man fined in court after Erith to London Bridge train
A man has been fined nearly £400 in court over a £7.80 Southeastern train journey.

Tue, 31 May 2022 13:41:59 +0100
Roman Kemp opens up on 'debilitating' sleep apnoea and how he plans to retire in 5 years
Kemp's condition has made it necessary for him to wear an oxygen mask in bed

Tue, 31 May 2022 10:56:34 +0100
Love Island: First look inside the new villa
Ahead of the new series, you can take a peak at where the islanders will be staying.

Tue, 31 May 2022 10:55:08 +0100
People are having to skip meals to cope with cost-of-living crisis
Rising food prices had seen some people resort to these measures

Tue, 31 May 2022 10:51:35 +0100
Cost of living: Holiday on a budget with the UK's cheapest seaside getaways
With the cost of living crisis hitting, these are the best cheap seaside getaways you can enjoy in the UK

Tue, 31 May 2022 10:47:16 +0100
Cost of living: Tips to make your fuel last longer as petrol prices hit new high
As part of our campaign to help you battle the cost of living crisis, here are five tips to help you make your fuel go further

Tue, 31 May 2022 09:33:14 +0100
Disney Lightyear toys to get from ShopDisney, The Entertainer and more
There are plenty of Lightyear toys you could get ahead of the film's release



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