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Sat, 11 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Chingford's welcome green space in a busy London suburb
A tranquil Chingford Green c1900 with SS Peter & Paul in the distance.

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Waltham Forest Trades Council town hall asbestos warning
Trade unionists claim they warned of deadly asbestos in Waltham Forest Town Hall “over a very long period” before the council took action.

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Haringey Council agrees Cranwood House care home demolition
The redevelopment of a former Muswell Hill care home at the centre of multiple investigations has been given the go-ahead.

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Brent Council crushes Newfield Primary School fly-tip truck
A truck used to dump a mountain of rubbish outside a primary school has been seized and crushed following a council investigation.

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Uttlesford Council delays decision on 90 homes near Stansted
An Essex council has delayed a decision over 90 houses planned in countryside near Stansted Airport, despite fears the authority could remain in special measures “indefinitely” if more developments are not approved.

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Channel 4 The Great Sex Experiment needs Croydon and Sutton show stars
Are you a sexually liberated single who believes people shouldn’t be shackled by only being with one sexual partner?

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Top six haunted locations in south east London
With south east London rich in historical buildings and ancient ruins, it is little wonder that the area has plenty of haunted spots to explore.

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Flats overlooking Croydon flyover to complete in Autumn
A 25-storey block of flats, one of the final from Croydon Council’s developer Brick by Brick, will be completed this autumn, providing 128 homes and office and shop space.

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Sidcup mum who married cat to stand for Prime Minister
A mum from Sidcup who married to her cat says she’s ready to take on the role of Prime Minster as she’s “better looking than Boris”.

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Cheapest petrol stations in south east London as fuel prices hit record high
Fuel prices have hit a new record high as the average price for diesel in the UK has reached 186.57p per litre, according to the latest RAC data.

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Sainsbury's shampoo thief from Southwark fined in court
A shampoo thief from Southwark has been fined in court.

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Wandsworth drivers face 'major disruption' if planned parking warden strikes go ahead
South London drivers face “major disruption” if planned strike action from parking wardens this month goes ahead, union bosses have warned.

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Watch ITV's Love Island and get paid with this dream job - Here's how you can apply
If you're glued to the screen for a summer of Love Island, here's you can at least make some money off of it.

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Father's Day 2022: Tripadvisor's top experiences from skydiving to craft beer tours
Show your Dad how much you care with a unique and unforgettable gift for Father's Day.

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
World Gin Day 2022: 9 gin gifts from Moonpig, Not On The High Street, Interflora and Aldi
The global celebration is marked every year on June 11 and here are some top gifts for you to mark the boozy occasion.

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Cost of living: price of petrol exceeds £100 per tank
The average cost of filling a typical family car with petrol has exceeded £100 for the first time.

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Cost of living: Lidl announces new scheme to help those on food banks
The supermarket has launched an industry first scheme intended to diversify and increase food donations in the UK.

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
UK's most expensive dog breeds revealed from Bull Dogs to Golden Retrievers - Full list
Your dog could cost your up almost £25,000 over its lifetime according to new research.

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
UK Festivals 2022: Top tips and hacks to take to Glastonbury, TRNSMT, Reading and more
Whether you're going to be grooving at Glastonbury or rocking out at Reading, you will want to be armed with these handy hacks.

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Purplebricks reveals the England and Wales locations where property sells the quickest
Ever wondered where in England and Wales property sells the quickest?

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
I tried a Mon Dessert Baking Kit and baking has never been so easy
It’s a well-known fact that as a nation we all like to try our hands at baking, and since the start of The Great British Bake Off over ten years ago, its become a popular hobby.

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Holly Willoughby launches Marks & Spencer summer clothing collection - Shop the range
Whether you’re looking to refresh your wardrobe or you’re simply in the mood for shopping, you won’t need to look much further.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 12:01:06 +0100
Bexley High Street North Cray Road police recap
Police have closed a major road in Bexley - as police cars are guarding North Cray Road and where this meets Bexley High Street.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 12:27:39 +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 17:23:19 +0100
Plans to demolish Altamira in Harlesden for homes put on hold
Plans to bulldoze a “beautiful” Victorian villa in North West London for dozens of new homes could be put on hold over concerns about whether the council has permission to push ahead with the scheme.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 16:58:42 +0100
Work on new Whipps Cross Hospital halts amid wait for government funding
Work on the urgently-needed new Whipps Cross hospital has ground to a halt due to delays in government funding.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 16:45:12 +0100
Husband jailed over attempted murder of wife in Thornton Heath
A man who stabbed his wife in an unprovoked attack has been jailed for 19 years for her attempted murder.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 16:40:01 +0100
Dispersal order in Greenhithe and Bluewater to tackle antisocial driving
A dispersal order will be put in place in Greenhithe and Bluewater over the weekend to target people who use vehicles in an antisocial manner.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 15:55:55 +0100
New Burger King set to open in Sutton under new plans
A new Burger King is set to open in Sutton High Street on the site of an old Coral betting shop, according to new plans.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 15:46:35 +0100
Missing Caterham schoolboy linked to Croydon
A schoolboy who is missing from Caterham has links to Croydon.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 15:30:49 +0100
Highgate Care wins bid to redevelop Mary Feilding Guild home
Plans to build a 70-bed care home in Highgate have been approved despite neighbours’ fears it will block out sunlight and damage homes.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 15:14:18 +0100
BBC's Avoidance: Full cast list and how to watch it
Romesh Ranganathan stars and writes the new BBC sticom.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 15:36:41 +0100
Sidcup: Man detained and arrested by armed police
A man has been detained and arreted by armed police in Sidcup.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 14:37:24 +0100
Rapper Hypo died at 'unauthorised event' at Woodford Town FC
Last week’s killing of rapper in east London took place at an “unauthorised music event” in the grounds of Woodford Town Football Club.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 14:08:02 +0100
Citizens assembly to help Barnet Council cut emissions
Councillors have agreed to set up a citizens’ assembly to help slash carbon emissions generated by Barnet Council and the wider borough.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 11:43:38 +0100
Man jailed after pointing gun at police officer in Woolwich
A man has been jailed after pointing a gun at a police officer in Woolwich.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 11:42:28 +0100
Maritime Properties fined after failing to protest cash
A letting agent that “negligently failed” to protect renters' cash has been fined £12,500 after a judge ruled in favour of Greenwich Council.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 11:24:54 +0100
Northwick Park Hospital staff star in Emergency Nurses on ITV2
Northwick Park Hospital will be starring in a reality TV show about the pressures of working in A&E.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 11:14:54 +0100
Croydon tram crash: TfL and FirstGroup admit to safety failings
Transport for London (TfL) and FirstGroup-owned Tram Operations Limited (TOL) have indicated they will plead guilty to health and safety failings over the 2016 Croydon tram crash.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 10:54:32 +0100
UK banks could fail safely as they leave ‘too big to fail’ era behind
According to a new report the UK’s biggest banks are no longer too big to fail and could continue to provide vital services even if they are going through a crisis.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 10:57:03 +0100
Woman charged with shoplifting in Dartford
A woman has been charged with shoplifting in Dartford.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 10:49:08 +0100
Man arrested after five people assaulted in Dartford
A man has been arrested after five people were assaulted in Dartford.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 10:35:11 +0100
Met Office forecast London to get heatwave with highs of 23C
Parts of the UK including London can expect some warmer weather this weekend, according to the Met Office.

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 10:38:02 +0100
Houses damaged as garage and car completely destroyed by Croydon fire
A garage and car has been completely destroyed by a fire in Croydon.

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
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



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