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Sat, 04 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0100
The arch at Chingford Station that welcomed Queen Victoria
Chingford Station from 1882, with its celebratory arch to welcome Queen Victoria by train.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0100
New Waltham Forest Mayor Karen Bellamy 'about kindness'
Waltham Forest councillors elected “long-standing community activist” Karen Bellamy as the borough’s new mayor last week.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Council to vote on 90 new homes in countryside near Stansted Airport
An Essex council is set to vote on the latest plans for development in a protected area of countryside near Stansted Airport.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Sidcup man delighted to be reunited with dad’s WWI artefacts
A 92-year-old man has been reunited with his dad’s World War One artefacts after Sidcup Library, the place they were being displayed, could no longer store them.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon flats worth millions have been sitting empty for more than a year
Flats worth millions of pounds in Croydon have been sitting empty since they were completed more than a year ago.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
BMW driver from Buckingham Palace Road fined for speeding
The driver of a BMW has been fined in court for speeding in Bexley.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Lewisham man banned from Poundland after receiving £180 fine
A man from Lewisham has been fined £180 after beating up a member of the public and stealing sweets and chocolate from Poundland.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Marks and Spencer launch burger bao buns for summer barbecues
Marks and Spencer bring out burger bao buns to help turn your standard barbecue into a summertime showstopper

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Platinum Jubilee weekend takeaway discounts from Domino's, UberEats and more
There are a number of discounts to be enjoyed at the likes of Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Domino's for the Platinum Jubilee weekend

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Read the Queen's first message to the nation and her promise 75 years ago
"I declare before you all that my whole life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to your service."

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Dog owners warned not to share bed with pets amid spread of ‘untreatable superbug’
The mcr-1 gene, which is believed to be transmitted from animals to humans, has built up a resistance to certain life-saving drugs.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Queen Elizabeth's full timeline on the throne as nation marks Platinum Jubilee
As the nation comes together to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee we look back on her history on the throne.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Aldi’s £17 whiskies beat those twice the price at International Spirits Challenge
In the battle of the whiskies a budget supermarket brand has come out on top - and it costs just £17 a bottle.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Platinum Jubilee: The Queen's funniest and most iconic moments to mark her 70-year reign
Look back on Her Majesty's most iconic and funniest moments to mark the Platinum Jubilee.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
What is the legal drink drive unit limit in the UK 2022?
With much drinking set to take place over the Jubilee weekend, how much will set you over the drink drive limit?

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Recreate the Royal jewels worn by Kate Middleton, Princess Diana and Meghan Markle
Take inspiration from iconic jewellery worn by the Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Diana and Meghan Markle.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 10:19:50 +0100
Queen's Platinum Jubilee Friday: South London
We will be bringing you live updates about the latest jubilee news and sharing people's celebrations across south London.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Platinum Jubilee bank holiday supermarket opening times - Aldi, Tesco, Lidl, Sainsburys
Find out how the Platinum Jubilee bank holiday weekend will affect all the major supermarket opening times.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 16:28:29 +0100
Bromley: Crystal Palace Jubilee beacon lighting event sees 7,000 attendees
Last night the Mayor of Bromley, Councillor Hannah Gray, lit a beacon to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 15:16:46 +0100
Which bus routes are under threat in TfL review
As many as 16 London bus routes could be axed completely as TfL begins a six-week consultation on the future of the capital’s bus services.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 14:47:36 +0100
Haringey Labour councillor faces calls to quit over tweets
A newly-elected Haringey Labour councillor is facing calls to quit over a series of controversial social media posts that have been linked to her.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 14:55:29 +0100
Bromley: Designer Drapes in Penge wins best-decorated shop for the Jubilee
A curtain shop in Penge has been awarded the best-decorated shop in Bromley for the Platinum Jubilee.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 14:13:38 +0100
Six people facing court action over unpaid Covid fines at Sarah Everard vigil
Six people are facing court proceedings over Covid fines issued during a vigil for murdered Sarah Everard, the Metropolitan Police have confirmed.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 13:16:31 +0100
Lambeth: Search for family of man who died
Police are trying to trace the family of a man who died after being found with a serious head injury in a Lambeth street.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 11:33:59 +0100
£10m set aside for Walthamstow Stadium homes repairs
A housing association is spending at least £10 million repairing defects to homes built at the former Walthamstow Stadium.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 10:40:39 +0100
Murder probe launched after Wembley stabbing
A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Brent.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
The Bromley pubs where you can celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee
Pubs across Bromley are getting ready for the Jubilee celebrations, and some have some royally good events planned.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Plans for 81 new 'affordable' homes and 779 student bedsits in Nine Elms
Fresh pictures have revealed what 81 new “affordable” homes and 779 student bedsits could look like in one of the last sites to be redeveloped in Nine Elms.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Work to start on new Purley flats this summer
The housing company behind the first phase of the “Purley skyscraper” project will start work on a new block of flats over the road from the controversial tower this summer.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Orpington man fined for carelessly driving Toyota near Buckingham Palace
A man from Orpington has been fined in court for carelessly driving a Toyota near Buckingham Palace.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Houses for sale Bromley Rightmove: Live like royalty
Have a taste of the royal life in this gorgeous five bedroom detached family home located on the borders of Chislehurst and Bickley.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Platinum Jubilee TV schedule: What's on BBC, ITV, Sky News
With the Queen's Platinum Jubilee just days away, a range of television programmes are to air across the four-day bank holiday to celebrate the historical occasion.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Get your Platinum Jubilee make up like Meghan Markle, Princess Diana and Kate Middleton
Recreate your favourite Royals' make up routine for your Platinum Jubilee celebrations from The Body Shop.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express share where to stay to discover the new Jubilee cities
Stay at a Holiday Inn or Holiday Inn Express and discover all that the new Jubilee cities have to offer.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Cervical screening could go from every 3 years to every 5
Cervical screening could go from every 3 years to every 5 experts suggest. Read more:

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Mamma Mia the Party will make you feel like a Dancing Queen - how to get tickets
Mamma Mia the Party is at the O2 London and was lucky enough to get to experience the show.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Platinum Jubilee BBQ and alcohol discounts at Asda, Tesco, Aldi and more
With all the street parties set to occur over the Platinum Jubilee weekend, the supermarkets have a number of great discounts for shoppers to make use of.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Queen's Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend sparks warning to Brits over £5,000 fine
The Queen is the first British monarch to celebrate the occasion having acceded to the throne on 6th February 1952, when she was just 25-years-old.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Platinum Jubilee: The Queen's life with Prince Philip after more than 70 years of marriage
The Duke of Edinburgh was the Queen’s husband of more than 70 years before he passed away at the age of 99 in April last year.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
The Fragrance Shop is offering up to 60 percent off fragrances ahead of Father's Day
June is here and while we have the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations this weekend, we also have Father’s Day to organise.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Royal Mail announces change to Sunday delivery - full list of changes
Royal Mail has announced a change to its Sunday parcel delivery service in an effort to try and keep pace with its online rivals.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 10:18:11 +0100
Queen's Platinum Jubilee Thursday: South London
All the latest on traffic disruptions, events, public transport delays as hundreds take part in jubilee celebrations.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 15:24:54 +0100
Dartford Crossing lit up to celebrate Queen's Platinum Jubilee
THE Dartford Crossing has been lit up in red, white, and blue to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 14:33:00 +0100
Northwood College for Girls pupils at National Youth Theatre
Four budding actors have won the chance to perform in front of professional theatre directors as part of a major training programme.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 12:53:37 +0100
Sidcup Road Eltham crash: Pedestrian taken to hospital
A pedestrian has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car in Eltham.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Cheyanne's haircut raises £730 for charity Make a Wish
A SEVENTEEN-YEAR-OLD sixth former had her head shaved to help make the wishes of critically ill children come true.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 11:27:05 +0100
Plumstead Road Woolwich crash: Moped rider dies
A moped rider has died after crashing into a phone box in Woolwich.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Comfort Cases UK raises £20,000 at fundraising dinner
A charity that provides children in care with rucksacks full of brand new and essential items raised £20,000 during a fundraising dinner.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Nature Notes: The delight of birdsong
Parakeets recently entered the avian version of the Eurovision song contest but predictably their yelping offering came last, scoring 'nil points'!

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Legoland Windsor to launch family ticket deal in June - How to buy yours
Legoland Windsor is launching a ticket offer for families to take advantage of in June and July 2022.



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