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Tue, 14 Jun 2022 09:25:52 +0100
Thousands more rail staff to be balloted over strike action
The Transport Salaried Staffs Association (TSSA) has served notice to ballot more than 6,000 staff at Network Rail (NR) in a dispute over pay, conditions and job security.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 09:18:54 +0100
Brockley stabbing: Police given extra powers in Lewisham
POLICE have been given extra powers after a stabbing in Brockley.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 09:14:57 +0100
Plumstead station: Man arrested after knife found
A man has been arrested after a knife was found on a train at Plumstead station.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 09:04:16 +0100
St Norbert Park Brockley stabbing: Man taken to hospital
An 18-year-old man has been taken to hospital after a stabbing in Brockley.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Police run into burning building in Walthamstow to save residents
A team of police officers have been praised for their "bravery" after they ran into a burning building to help evacuate those inside.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 05:01:00 +0100
Tripadvisor reveals London High Speed Thames attraction ranks best in the world
Tripadvisor has today announced the winners of its 2022 Travellers’ Choice “Best of the Best” Things to Do Awards.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bexleyheath man fined £244 after drink driving in Dartford
The driver of a silver Vauxhall Astra has been fined more than £244 after being caught drink driving in Dartford.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bromley travel agent pleased more people are travelling abroad
A Bromley-based personal travel agent says that she has seen people’s confidence in travelling aboard grow following the pandemic despite the challenges that the industry is currently facing.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Lewisham Council to give boy, 4, award for litter picking
A 4-year-old boy is being recognised by Lewisham Council for cleaning up the streets in our neighbourhoods.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Robbie Williams is coming to London O2 Arena- how to get presale tickets
The eight-stop tour will come a month after the release of his newest album XXV on September 9.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 09:38:16 +0100
Love Island’s Tasha couples up with Quay sunglasses and you can too
This year you may have spotted the islanders wearing some lust worthy sunglasses .

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 09:36:57 +0100
Father’s Day: Find the perfect gift at Aldi from whisky, fragrances and more
Whether they are the BBQ master, love some self-care or some affordable gadgets, Aldi has everything you need to treat your loved one this Father’s Day.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 07:13:15 +0100
Former McDonald's outlets reopen in Russia under new name
McDonald’s halted operations of its company-run restaurants in Russia in March

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 05:01:00 +0100
Tripadvisor reveals UK’s top attractions and experiences – see the winners
Tripadvisor has today announced the winners of its 2022 Travellers’ Choice “Best of the Best” Things to Do Awards.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 18:05:08 +0100
Spurs kit man's auction includes Kane and Son’s jerseys
Harry Kane and Heung-Min Son’s jerseys are set to be among 80 signed sporting treasures auctioned for charity by Spurs' head of kit and equipment.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 17:41:50 +0100
Harrow Council closes problem property in Pearson Apartments
A nightmare home that was a hotspot of anti-social behaviour and drug use for at least five months has been temporarily shut down.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 16:40:32 +0100
Abbey Wood: Police officers 'punch' teen during arrest
A video has circulated on social media showing police officers repeatedly 'punching' a 16-year-old during an arrest.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Looking back at Prezzo's plans for historic east London pub
It's ten years ago this week since we reported on a well known chain's plans to convert an east London pub into a restaurant.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Looking back at creation of the Great Waltham Abbey Tapestry
Impressive progress was reported on a history project in Epping Forest five years ago this week.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Memories of Watford in 1993 featuring Kudos, Lennox Lewis and Jimmy White
We have again dipped into the Watford Observer’s online archive and today bring you ten more pictures that were captured by our photographers in 1993.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 15:31:25 +0100
Strawberry Moon 2022: How to see the moon in London
Stargazers will be able to see the impressive moon this week.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 20:04:30 +0100
New Harlow M11 Junction 7A opens to traffic with fun run
A new £76 million motorway junction has been opened following the completion of one of the largest highways infrastructure projects in Essex.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 13:24:43 +0100
Waltham Forest leads drive to make homes more energy efficient
Waltham Forest is now leading a city-wide drive to make the capital’s homes more energy efficient.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 13:20:01 +0100
Smoke inside underground station tunnel: cause revealed
Smoke inside Elephant and Castle underground station was caused by an overheated insulated pot, firefighters say.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 12:50:00 +0100
Whetstone stabbing: Fifth person charged with murder
Detectives investigating a fatal stabbing Whetstone have charged a fifth person with murder.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 12:33:22 +0100
Waltham Forest Council settles dispute with contractor Kier
Waltham Forest Council has privately settled a long–running dispute with its former waste contractor over the number of bins collected.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 11:45:00 +0100
Harry Styles at Wembley Stadium: Bag Policy and banned items
The former One Direction is heading to the stadium- here's all the banned items and the bag policy.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 11:27:10 +0100
Teen raped on train traveling between Eltham and Dartford
A girl has been raped on board a train traveling between Eltham and Dartford.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 11:15:00 +0100
Harry Styles at Wembley Stadium: How to get to the stadium
The former One Direction is heading to the stadium- here's how to get there.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 10:47:01 +0100
Croydon: Missing man last seen yesterday
A missing 52-year-old man was last seen in Croydon yesterday.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Harry Styles at Wembley Stadium: Everything you need to know
The former One Direction singer is heading for his first solo show at Wembley Stadium, and we have all the information you need ahead of the show.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
How Greenwich changed over the past decade: An artist’s view
People in Greenwich can take a walk down memory lane thanks to one artist who has shown how Greenwich has changed over the past decade.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bromley man fined over threats and abuse at Millwall FC
A man from Bromley has appeared in court after he used threats, abuse and insulting words at Millwall football club.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Blackheath High School rated as excellent after ISI inspections
A school in Blackheath has been rated as “excellent” in all categories after a three-day inspection by Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI).

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 09:30:31 +0100
Eurovision's Sam Ryder announces UK tour 2023 - how to buy tickets
The Space Man singer is touring the UK.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 11:36:34 +0100
ShopDisney has the perfect Star Wars Fathers Day gifts
Get the Star Wars fan in your life the perfect gift from ShopDisney.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 09:03:33 +0100
Father's Day gift ideas from Superdrug including aftershave, skincare and more
Here's a roundup of Father's Day gifts you can find at Superdrug.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 09:02:46 +0100
Father’s Day 2022: Gifts for dads who love to cook
Father's Day is just a week away so if your dad loves to cook, why not treat him with one of these amazing kitchen goodies.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 09:01:54 +0100
Walt Disney Resort launches new package for 2023 as USA lifts Covid testing
Now is the time to book your next getaway to the states, and Disney World Resort

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 09:00:44 +0100
Father's Day 2022: Hampers from Hotel Chocolat, M&S, Fortnum and Mason and more
Here's a roundup of hampers from Hotel Chocolat, M&S, Fortnum and Mason and more, ideal for Father's Day gifts.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 07:41:46 +0100
Robbie Williams announces arena tour in celebration of 25 years as a solo artist
The eight-stop tour will come a month after the release of his newest album XXV on September 9.

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 16:23:59 +0100
M25 Dartford Crossing traffic for miles following crash: Recap
Both tunnels on the A282 northbound Dartford Crossing are currently closed due to a crash.

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 20:21:57 +0100
Welling Way Oxleas Wood: Man found dead
A man in his 20s has been found dead in Oxleas Wood.

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Wild Things: The beaver is back!
Our Wild Things columnist Eric Brown unveils a plan to bring back one of Britain's long-lost furry mammals in an unlikely setting just a few miles from the heart of bustling London.

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Foodbanks are a growth sector in 21st century Britain
It came as a shock to read recently that the foodbank in Eastbourne is now the busiest in the UK.

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 14:43:14 +0100
Greenwich welcomes newly elected Mayor
A new mayor has been elected for Greenwich Council.

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 12:15:10 +0100
Dray Gardens Brixton fire: Woman and baby rescued
A woman and a baby have been rescued from a flat fire in Brixton.

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 11:36:03 +0100
Missing girl last seen in Greenwich
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing 17-year-old girl from Greenwich.

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 09:21:02 +0100
Peckham: Protesters block van after immigration arrest
A man arrested for immigration offences was released after protesters gathered in Peckham for hours to block a van he was in from leaving.

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0100
How Thomas Willingale saved lopping rights from Loughton pub
Loughton High Road towards Kings Green in the late 1920s.



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