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Wed, 15 Jun 2022 09:18:44 +0100
Father's Day 2022: 5 golf gifts your Dad will adore from American Golf
Make your Father's Day gift a hole in one this year, with American Golf's gift guide.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 08:50:00 +0100
Family of Robert Powell seek answers on two-year anniversary of his death
The mother of a man who died two years ago after he was shot is pleading for the public’s help to find her son’s killers.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 08:18:00 +0100
Man jailed over 'senseless and unprovoked' east London shootings
A man has been jailed for 35 years for his part in two "unprovoked" shootings that left one man dead and another seriously injured.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
More than 100 TfL workers died of Covid since start of pandemic
More than 100 members of TfL staff have died of Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic, new figures have revealed.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon Council-owned developer withdraws planning for 470 homes across 23 sites
Croydon Council-owned developer has withdrawn planning applications for more than 470 homes across 23 sites in the borough.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
The gas used in south east London amid cost-of-living crisis
MANY households across south east London are trying to cut down on spending as much as possible.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Foo Fighters tribute concert to Taylor Hawkins at Wembley- How to get presale tickets
The concert comes following Hawkins's sudden passing in March this year.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Abbott Lyon celebrates PRIDE month with new collection
Online jewellery chain Abbot Lyon has released a new PRIDE collection in partnership with LGBTQ+ helpline charity Switchboard.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 10:00:32 +0100
Met Police issue statement after Julius Francis KO's man while working at BOXPARK Wembley
The footage shared on social media shows a group of angry men confronting security guards with Francis initially remaining in the background.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 09:34:09 +0100
Revolution Beauty launch exclusive Love Island make up collection - Shop the range
The tropical-themed makeup collection is inspired by the endless summers of love in the villa and will transport makeup lovers and Love Island mega fans straight to the villa.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 09:30:51 +0100
BrewDog and Quorn team up to create new limited-edition beer - How to buy
The beer has been made in mind to be an accompaniment to a meat-free burger

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 09:29:40 +0100
Get the Love Island pre-loved looks from the eBay Shimmer and Shine party
The party's theme was ‘Shimmer and Shine’ which saw the Islanders get glitzed up in sequin dresses, glitter mini skirts, chainmail tops and shiny bomber jackets.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 06:37:06 +0100
Women with BRCA1 gene could be monitored for breast cancer risk, says study
New research has suggested that those with the faulty gene could be monitored for the cancer and avoid drastic surgery

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 10:37:25 +0100
Warning to Whatsapp users over Heineken Father's Day scam
The scam competition offers people the chance to win a cooler of beer in time for Sunday.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 10:33:12 +0100
Barclays issue scam warning to Brits and reveal age group most likely of falling victim
Purchase scams, where people buy goods that never arrive or are not as advertised, are by far the most common type of scam.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 17:34:06 +0100
Brooklands Lakes Dartford: Snake found by police
A snake has been found at a lake in Dartford following reports it had been "dumped" there.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 16:52:24 +0100
Uncle Tom’s Motoring Centre in Harlow celebrates 50 years
A Harlow businessman who has been working at his garage for 50 years is driving the business into a new era.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 16:40:02 +0100
Man armed with machete stabs window of Lewisham nail salon
A man armed with a machete has repeatedly stabbed the window of a nail salon in Lewisham.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 16:27:24 +0100
Harlow man dies after e-scooter crashes into car
A man riding an e-scooter died in a collision with a car.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 17:13:50 +0100
St Norberts Road Lewisham: Update after man stabbed
Police have issued a renewed statement after a man was stabbed in Lewisham on Monday night.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 16:21:46 +0100
Greenwich: Plumstead mother deliberately drowned boy in bath
A mentally ill woman deliberated drowned her four-year-old son in the bath after confessing to an earlier attempt three years before, a jury has found.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 16:09:51 +0100
Croydon stalker who created rape list jailed
A stalker from Croydon who created a rape list with the names of 191 potential victims has been jailed for two years and eight months.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 16:03:06 +0100
Planned road closures in Epping, Roydon and High Ongar for roadworks
Motorists may face disruption due to temporary road closures in Epping Forest for roadworks.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 15:43:04 +0100
£40k National Lottery cash for Lower Swaines recreation ground
Families and children with special needs will have a better place to come together after a playground received £40,000 from The National Lottery.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 15:02:36 +0100
Kids go free at West End shows this summer-How to get tickets
The Kids Week campaign returns this summer and you can get tickets now.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 15:21:42 +0100
Police given extra powers in Lewisham after 'violent incidents'
Police have been given extra powers in Lewisham after a number of "violent incidents" have taken place over the past few days.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 15:06:41 +0100
MP hears how £1 million spend on electric cars is used
An MP saw apprentices building the skills to work on electric cars as part of a new £1 million investment.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 15:07:32 +0100
Tory MP accused of rape re-bailed until August
The Conservative MP who was arrested on suspicion of rape and sexual assault offences spanning seven years has been re-bailed until mid-August.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 14:23:32 +0100
Grenfell Tower: Thousands of tower blocks still have fire safety issues
More than 1,000 residential tower blocks in London still have serious fire safety issues such as flammable cladding, five years on from the Grenfell Tower disaster.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 14:36:10 +0100
Lewisham Council launches HMO licensing scheme
Lewisham Council has launched a scheme to try and improve living conditions for those living in Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs).

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 14:03:40 +0100
Grangewood Park Heath Lodge revamp work has started
Work on revamping a derelict park warden’s house that was controversially sold off by Croydon Council has started.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 14:32:45 +0100
Julius Francis knocks out man in fight outside Boxpark Wembley
A viral video has shown former boxing champ Julius Francis knocking out a man outside Boxpark Wembley.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 13:47:00 +0100
Planned road closures in Enfield area for roadworks
Drivers in the Enfield area may face some disruption due to temporary road closures for roadworks, starting from next week.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 13:13:51 +0100
East Barnet School celebrates 85 years of teaching
A secondary school shared a special date with the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee as it celebrated 85 years of educating students.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 12:40:26 +0100
Tennis club to have 'complaints hotline' after losing controversial booze bid
A South London tennis club must set up a complaints hotline for angry locals after losing a controversial bid to sell booze until midnight.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 12:24:41 +0100
Ofsted: Epping St John’s Church of England School rated 'good'
A secondary school has made “considerable improvements” and has impressed inspectors after a change in leadership.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 12:24:15 +0100
Croydon burglar who targeted Surrey homes jailed for seven years
Tristram Spencer, of Watney Close in Purley, has been jailed for seven years after a string of crimes in Surrey.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 12:13:49 +0100
Burglars in balaclavas break into Waltham Abbey home
Four men wearing balaclavas and armed with a metal bar forced their way into a house last night.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 17:48:15 +0100
Inspectors' Waltham Forest Council draft local plan warning
Planning inspectors have “significant concerns” about how many thousands of homes Waltham Forest Council wants to build.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 11:05:17 +0100
Greenwich: Two arrested after drugs and knife found in car
Two people have been arrested after drugs and a knife were found in a car in Greenwich.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 10:05:29 +0100
Missing woman with Wimbledon links last seen leaving Tooting hospital
Police have issued an urgent appeal to help find a missing woman amid concerns for her welfare.

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.



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