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Wed, 08 Jun 2022 06:32:55 +0100
Love Island 2022: London’s Afia Tonkmor to enter the villa tonight
Once again power was given to the viewers to make decisions.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bexley Southeastern dodged fare costs man hundreds in court
A dodged £7.80 Southeastern train fare has ended up costing a man nearly £400 in court.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Meet the Woolwich social worker spreading love through music
A Woolwich-based social worker is aiming to “spread love and unity” through his music.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Halifax Penge branch to permanently close
Halifax has announced the permanent closure of its branch in Penge.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Panic! At the Disco London O2 Arena: How to buy presale tickets
Panic! At the Disco announces UK and Europe tour dates on its Viva Las Vengeance tour. How to get yours.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 09:36:08 +0100
Mr Porter launches huge sale on men's designer wear in time for Fathers Day
Update your wardrobe with Mr Porter's huge sale across Men's wear.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 09:34:03 +0100
Love Island 2022: Quay Sunglasses couples up with ITV show on exclusive range
Known for its affordable, quality eyewear, Quay is the brand for all celebrities and influencers and a must-go-to for fans of Love Island. 

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 09:28:40 +0100
Adidas reveals Gucci crossover collection - What to buy from the exciting collaboration
Shop Adidas and Gucci'ss ultimate crossover collection that combines the best of the brands.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 09:38:48 +0100
M25 Dartford Crossing traffic at QE2 bridge causes chaos
A four-mile queue has been formed on the southbound of Dartford Crossing due to a broken down tanker.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 19:33:45 +0100
Buckhurst Hill 'heart tree' creator's jubilee decorations
A woman who crafted 'heart tree' decorations during lockdown turned her hand to inspiring people to get creative with jubilee decorations.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 18:11:21 +0100
M11 Junction 7A Opening Fun Run
A fun run has been organised to open a new junction and raise money for charity.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 17:45:17 +0100
Missing Lewisham girl with links to West Sussex and London
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing 14-year-old girl from Lewisham.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 17:49:37 +0100
Chingford golden retriever Megan wins photo competition
A golden retriever who is both “loved and tolerated” by her neighbours has won a recent pet picture competition.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 16:47:59 +0100
Loughton beacon lit for Queen's Platinum Jubilee
Hundreds attended the lighting of a jubilee beacon to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 16:30:00 +0100
TikTok HQ Apple iPhone thefts see Southwark man charged
A man has been charged after allegedly trespassing onto the TikTok HQ and stealing iPhones to the value of more than £18,000.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 16:07:44 +0100
Theydon Bois Green to host Donkey Derby
A donkey race that attracts crowds in their thousands is set to return from its pandemic hiatus.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 16:12:58 +0100
Emma Raducanu unsure of Wimbledon availability after Nottingham injury
Emma Raducanu has “no idea” whether she will be fit for Wimbledon after her British homecoming was ruined by injury in Nottingham.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 16:01:22 +0100
Planned road closures in Epping and Waltham Abbey for roadworks
Roads in Epping and Waltham Abbey are among those set to be temporarily shut for roadworks over the coming weeks.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Planned road closures in and around Enfield for roadworks
A programme of roadworks that will lead to the temporary closure of two roads at various periods until the middle of August is due to start later this month.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 15:50:43 +0100
Battersea London dogs looking for their forever homes
Battersea has a host of dogs that need rehoming.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 12:41:08 +0100
Queen's and King George Hospitals celebrate jubilee
Hospital staff went the extra mile to celebrate the jubilee with patients who remember the Queen's coronation.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 14:57:03 +0100
Harlow, Brentwood and Ongar MPs back Boris Johnson
Conservative MPs say they supported Prime Minister Boris Johnson in a confidence vote over his leadership of the party.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 14:34:35 +0100
First pictures show plans for old Tooting police station
Fresh pictures have revealed what new homes on the site of Tooting’s old police station could look like if the plans are approved.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 14:29:49 +0100
Croydon University Hospital becomes victim of fly-tipping
A huge mound of rubbish was dumped in an old hospital car park in Croydon over the Platinum Jubilee bank holiday weekend.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 14:08:42 +0100
Croydon's most deprived area is near the hospital
CROYDON’S most deprived neighbourhood is a magnet for dumped sofas and some locals don’t feel safe at night – but others have praised the sense of community in what they call a quiet area.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 14:49:44 +0100
Wild rabbit rescued from car engine after Camber Sands to Plumstead trip
A wildlife rescue charity in Greenwich has rescued a rabbit from a car engine after it was unintentionally transported from Camber Sands to Plumstead – an approximate 70-mile trip.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 13:00:38 +0100
Missing woman last seen leaving King's College Hospital
Police have issued an urgent appeal to help find a missing woman amid concerns for her welfare.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 12:49:50 +0100
Jermaine Jenas accused of using phone while driving
Football pundit Jermaine Jenas is being prosecuted after allegedly being caught using his mobile phone at the wheel.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 18:40:53 +0100
Epping Rotary Club golf day raises 15k for St Clare Hospice
Annual golf day allows West Essex charity to care for a patient with complex conditions for over three weeks.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 12:45:22 +0100
KFC Welling High Street cigarette litterer appears in court
A cigarette litterer has appeared in court after an offence near the KFC restaurant in Welling.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 12:16:08 +0100
Shrek the Musical coming to Dartford's Orchard Theatre 2023
A brand-new production of Shrek the Musical is heading to Dartford as part of a major UK and Ireland tour.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 12:05:03 +0100
Bexleyheath and Orpington MPs back Boris Johnson in confidence vote
MPs for Bexleyheath and Orpington are among 211 who backed Boris Johnson in a confidence vote yesterday evening.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 11:18:40 +0100
Two men found guilty of 'senseless' murder in Harlow
Police say two men found guilty of the “senseless” murder of a 24-year-old man will face a “significant” amount of time behind bars.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 10:10:51 +0100
Lyndon Avenue Sidcup fire: Garage destroyed
A garage has been destroyed after a fire broke out in Sidcup.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Pigeon dies after being grabbed by teenager in Walthamstow
A teenager on a scooter grabbed a pigeon out of a tree and tried to rip its wing off leaving it dying in the street, the RSPCA said.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 10:08:04 +0100
Cyclist, 49, named after being killed in hit-and-run crash in Croydon
Officers have named a victim who died after a hit-and-run car crash in Croydon.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 09:55:19 +0100
Police concerned for welfare of ‘vulnerable’ missing man
Police are worried about the welfare of a vulnerable man missing from Forest Gate.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 09:41:49 +0100
PoundToy releases summer toy bundle with exclusive free gift - How to get yours
PoundToy has released a summer toy bundle that comes with an exclusive free gift.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 09:23:34 +0100
Teenager taken to hospital after being stabbed in neck in Lewisham
A 17-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after he was stabbed in the neck in Forest Hill.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 08:40:00 +0100
Man named Platinum Champion for charitable efforts over pandemic
The chief executive of a community-inspired charity says he is "taken aback" after he was recognised as part of the Queen's Jubilee celebrations.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 07:54:30 +0100
Man seriously injured on M25 between Enfield and Waltham Abbey
A man was taken to hospital with serious injuries after he was assaulted on the M25.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Another local election set to take place in South Croydon
In less than a month another local election will take place in Croydon.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Forest Hill artist who makes jackets for celebs in life-transformation
An artist from south London has transformed his life for the better, after he left behind his troublesome life to create bespoke jackets for superstars across the world.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon woman fined for using cancelled Blue Badge in Bromley
A woman from Croydon has appeared in court after using a cancelled Blue Badge on a vehicle in Bromley.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Audi driver fined after speeding at 56 MPH in a 20 MPH zone
The driver of an Audi has been fined in court after he was caught speeding in Woolwich.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 16:59:42 +0100
Cancer drug trial produces unexpected result for 'first time in history'
18 patients, who had been diagnosed with rectal cancer, took part in a six-month trial of Dostarlimab and all entered remission within this period. 

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 16:58:42 +0100
Ryanair launches 13 new routes and flash flight sale with seats from £19.99 - How to book
Barcelona, Lanzarote, and Turin are among Ryanair's new routes in its Winter 2022/23 schedule.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 16:02:50 +0100
Cost of living: RAC warn UK fuel prices will hit £2 per litre
Government figures show the average price of a litre of petrol at UK forecourts on Monday hit record highs

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 14:04:10 +0100
Get Father's Day Gifts for under £30 from Moonpig now
Moonpig has a range of perfect presents to get for Father's Day.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 14:13:51 +0100
Ryanair launches 13 new routes and flash flight sale with seats from £19.99 - How to book
Barcelona, Lanzarote, and Turin are among Ryanair's new routes in its Winter 2022/23 schedule.



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