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Fri, 10 Jun 2022 09:32:03 +0100
ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent winner Axel Blake announces tour- get tickets
The winner of Britain's Got Talent 2022, has announced he's going on tour.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 08:32:35 +0100
London Tube closures June 10 weekend: See the full list
Check the London Underground services this weekend before heading out this weekend.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 08:22:34 +0100
Court hearing from criminal prosecution into Croydon tram crash
The first court hearing for a criminal prosecution relating to the Croydon tram crash will take place on Friday.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 08:10:20 +0100
M11 closed: Severe delays in east London and Epping due to crash
The M11 is closed this morning because of a crash (June 10).

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Met Office forecasts predict UK summer heatwave this weekend with 23C highs
Parts of the UK including the south and London can expect some warmer weather this weekend, according to the Met Office.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Wireless Festival promises improvement ahead of Crystal Palace Park gig
The organisers behind Wireless Festival have promised to improve this summer.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Black people more likely to be arrested than white people in London
Home Office figures show that black people in Kent and London are more likely to be arrested than white people.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Man disqualified after driving on M25 hard shoulder near Bexley
A man has been fined in court and disqualified from driving after driving on the hard shoulder of the M25 near Bexley.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Dartford house prices: Average house prices rise by £6,000 in March
House prices in Dartford have seen a rise in the month of March

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon bins could sit uncollected for three weeks amid strike threats
Bins in Croydon could sit uncollected for three weeks as workers on “poverty pay” have threatened to strike.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Lewisham Council slammed by foodbank over cash and voucher decision
Foodbanks in Lewisham are urging the Council to give cash to those struggling instead of food vouchers so that people in need can choose for themselves.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Greenwich house prices: Average house prices rise by £3,000 in March
House prices in Greenwich have seen a rise in the month of March

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 03:00:00 +0100
Greenwich house prices: Average house prices rise by £12,000 in March
House prices in Lewisham have seen a rise in the month of March

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 03:00:00 +0100
Bexley house prices: Average house prices rise by £6,000 in March
House prices in Bexley have seen a fall in the month of March

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 03:00:00 +0100
Bromley house prices: Average house prices rise by £4,000 in March
House prices in Bromley have seen a rise in the month of March

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 01:10:00 +0100
Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle London's O2 Arena: How to buy general tickets
The comedians are heading to the stage for an exclusive show.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Panic! At the Disco London O2 Arena: How to buy general tickets
Panic! At the Disco announces UK and Europe tour dates on its Viva Las Vengeance tour. How to get yours.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Kasabian at Alexander Palace London: How to get tickets
The indie rock band has announced they are heading on tour this winter.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Bromley call for funding after ‘falling through cracks’ over cladding relief
Residents of buildings that have “fallen through the cracks” in relation to funding for the removal of dangerous cladding have called on the Government to pay for all of their costs.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 09:38:06 +0100
All Round Fun have up to 50 per cent of garden furniture
If you've been thinking that your garden needs a little bit of an update but not sure where to go, then look no further.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 09:32:04 +0100
Love Island 2022: Dress like the islanders with eBay's pre-loved cut-out dresses
Love Island is back for a new series and you can dress like the islanders with the Love Island Official Looks hub on eBay.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 09:27:10 +0100
H Samuel launches huge summer sale with up to 60 per cent off
Shoppers can get more than half price off watches, rings and necklaces.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 08:13:26 +0100
Queen Elizabeth's 1947 wedding cake could be yours as it goes on sale
The perfectly preserved slice is from 1947 and has a warning that it's no longer edible.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Father's Day gifts for gaming dads including Xbox and PS5 consoles, games and accessories
Here are some options for Father’s Days gifts for gaming dads from Game, AO, Buyagift and more.

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 16:38:35 +0100
Church Road Croydon fire : RECAP
Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters have been called to a fire in Church Road.

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 16:31:39 +0100
M25 Dartford Crossing traffic for miles following crash
There is a huge build up of traffic at Dartford Crossing this afternoon following a crash and the closure of one of the tunnels.

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 11:25:35 +0100
Wordle 355 June 9: Wordle word hints and today's answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 11:21:30 +0100
Cost of living: fuel retailers could be named and shamed as petrol hits £2
It comes as experts have warned the price of petrol will hit £2 per litre this summer

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 21:15:50 +0100
Afia Love Island: The south east London bombshell
South east London and the Love Island villa - what could be better?!

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 17:39:55 +0100
Upper Wickham Lane Welling crash: Person taken to hospital
A person has been taken to hospital after a crash between a car and a lorry.

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 17:37:12 +0100
Huge knife found hidden in Bromley during police patrols
A large knife has been found hidden in Bromley during police patrols.

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 17:03:26 +0100
Lanison Street Wandsworth scaffold incident: Man taken to hospital
A man has been taken to hospital after falling from scaffolding in Wandsworth.

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 16:18:00 +0100
Prison warning for man who stole toothbrushes from Superdrug
A man faces prison if he offends again after stealing £200 worth of electric toothbrushes from a Superdrug store in Welling.

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 15:08:54 +0100
Nearly half of Londoners struggling amid cost-of-living crisis
Nearly half of Londoners are struggling to make ends meet as the cost of living crisis continues to bite, according to new YouGov polling.

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 14:47:42 +0100
Protest against Beddington incinerator as facility applies to build new diesel tank
“Viridor out” was chanted outside Sutton Civic Centre as angry locals protested against the Beddington incinerator.

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 14:41:23 +0100
Staff at St George's Hospital Tooting set to strike for a week
Staff at a South London hospital are set to go on strike for a full week in a row over pay, according to union bosses.

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 14:14:54 +0100
Coldplay extra tickets for Wembley Stadium- how to get yours
Coldplay has announced that they will be relating a limited amount of tickets for their show at Wembley Stadium- How to buy tickets.

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 14:31:02 +0100
Duke of Norfolk accused of using phone while driving BMW in Battersea
The Duke of Norfolk is to go on trial in August accused of using a mobile phone while driving a BMW.

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Kingston Council: Rejuvenation plans are moving forward
I AM delighted to say planning permission for a new, modern leisure and community centre on the site of the old Kingfisher building has now been granted. This is a key milestone in our efforts to make Kingston an even more wonderful place to live, wo...

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 13:46:46 +0100
Croydon tramlink train drivers set to strike as disruption worsens
Train drivers on Croydon Tramlink trains are to stage strikes later month in separate disputes over pay, Aslef has announced.

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 13:53:08 +0100
Three fined for Covid lockdown breaches over Sarah Everard vigil
Three people have been fined for breaching coronavirus laws after attending a vigil for murdered Sarah Everard.

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 12:20:05 +0100
Tooting teen collapses on British Airways flight after nut allergy reaction
A mum from Tooting has told of her "nightmare" experience after her daughter collapsed and suffered an allergic reaction to nuts on a British Airways flight, as reported by the Daily Mail.

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 11:58:00 +0100
Dromore Road Wandsworth crash: Driver taken to hospital  
A DRIVER has been taken to hospital after a two-car crash in Wandsworth.

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 11:24:31 +0100
Wandsworth waste transfer site is threatening strike action
South London bins could pile up as GMB Union members threaten strike action.

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 11:26:01 +0100
Missing vulnerable woman known to camp outside Tesco
A vulnerable woman who is missing from Cardiff is known to camp outside Tesco stores and is believed to have recently tavelled in south London.

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 12:55:18 +0100
Black people in Kent four times more likely to be arrested than white people
Black people in Kent are over four times more likely to be arrested than white people, new figures show.

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Nature Notes: Admiring the aerobatics of swallows
FOR the past 30 summers, I have enjoyed watching swallows as they nest beneath Turks pier alongside the river Thames at Kingston. This year there are three nests and I'm here on a sunny afternoon in late May watching three sets of parents hunting in ...

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 09:14:51 +0100
Starbucks in Sainsbury’s New Cross Gate Superstore now open
Sainsbury’s has opened a brand-new Starbucks café in its New Cross Gate store.

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 08:58:59 +0100
Second man arrested in connection with Hypo rapper murder inquiry
Detectives investigating the murder of a rapper at a party have arrested a second person.

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 08:16:23 +0100
London Underground: District, Hammersmith & City part suspended
Check to see the Tube service this morning.



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