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Fri, 24 Jun 2022 08:21:26 +0100
London Tube closures June 24 weekend: See the full list
Check the London Underground services this weekend before heading out this weekend.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 08:08:00 +0100
Biffy Clyro is coming to London- How to get tickets
The Scottish band is heading on the road this November.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 05:14:00 +0100
The Rolling Stones at BST Hyde Park: Everything you need to know
The iconic bang is heading to Hyde Park to perform a special show as part of BST Hyde Park.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon Council battles to fill £10million hole in parking budget
Croydon Council is not out of the woods yet as it battles to fill a £10million hole in its parking budget, 18 months on from having to declare effective bankruptcy.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Warning for dogs amid lungworm outbreak in south east London
Vets warn thousands of dogs are at risk from a deadly parasite after lungworm hotspots have been revealed across south east London.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bromley mum dies hours after getting home from hospital after days of delay
A woman with several health issues, who was set to spend her last few days of life at home with her family had her return delayed by three days – and then died four hours after she finally got home.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Johny Food Store Penge has alcohol licence suspended for a month
A licensing meeting has heard how a shop owner was left “fearful” and “nervous” after being threatened at knifepoint for refusing a sale.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 00:26:29 +0100
Man released after Barnet mum and son die with stab wounds
A man who had been arrested after the deaths of a mother and son in Barnet has been released with no further action.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 00:10:00 +0100
The Darkness and Black Stone Cherry are coming to London: How to buy tickets
The bands will be hitting the road in 2023.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 17:30:00 +0100
'Idiotic' Potters Bar width restriction slammed by driver
A width restriction in Potters Bar has been criticised.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 17:18:11 +0100
Dartford: Motorbike theft suspect arrested in Mill Pond Road
A man has been arrested on suspicion of the theft of a motorbike in Dartford, as well on suspicion of the possession of illegal drugs.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 17:00:00 +0100
An interview with Greenwich Council leader Anthony Okereke
Greenwich’s new council leader says he entered politics after seeing his local Wetherspoons burn down on TV during the London riots.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 16:39:17 +0100
John Lewis Bluewater worker jailed for stealing Apple and Samsung items
A John Lewis stockroom worker who stole more than £45,000 worth of tech and sold them online has been jailed.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 16:15:17 +0100
Coombe Road South Croydon: Traffic chaos from water repairs
Emergency repairs for a water leak have caused “traffic chaos” on a South Croydon road.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Greenwich residents could be in for £50 tax rebate
Greenwich residents could be in line for an immediate £50 tax rebate to help battle the cost of living crisis.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 15:56:33 +0100
Martens Avenue Bexleyheath: Residents react to sinkhole
Bexleyheath residents said they were shocked after a huge sinkhole opened up on their quiet road on Tuesday evening – and said it was the second time a massive hole has swallowed up their neighnourhood.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 16:30:24 +0100
Southampton Way Peckham stabbing: Man fighting for his life 
A 20-year-old man is fighting for his life after a stabbing in Peckham.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 15:08:44 +0100
Three charged after Amir Khan robbed at gunpoint in Leyton
Three men have been charged after former boxing world champion Amir Khan was robbed at gunpoint.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 14:45:00 +0100
Nature Notes: The 'magical' foxglove loved by bees
BUMBLE bees love foxgloves and indeed they are the plant's main pollinator. Looking out into my garden I can see three different shades of flowers and although several bees are foraging on all of them, they seem to have a preference for white.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 15:06:42 +0100
Catch Me If You Can is at Bromley Churchill Theatre this week
Catch Me If You Can is showing at Bromley's Churchill Theatre this week.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 14:24:35 +0100
Mitcham man jailed after child abuse investigation
A man from Mitcham has been jailed for 26 years for historical sexual abuse offences against two young children.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 13:37:00 +0100
Wandsworth man accused of drugging and assaulting men
A man who police fear may have used an “aphrodisiac” to drug two men before sexually assaulting them has told a court that everything he did was consensual.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 12:31:44 +0100
Aranit Lleshi Bristol murder: Three south east London men charged 
THREE men from south east London are among a group of six who have been charged with the murder of a 32-year-old man in Bristol.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 12:14:16 +0100
Croydon: Man charged with murder of his 89-year-old grandma
A man has been charged with the murder of his 89-year-old grandmother.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 12:24:29 +0100
Croydon stabbing: Boy, 14, taken to hospital after street fight
A 14-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after being stabbed in a street fight in Croydon.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 13:09:35 +0100
Met Office London forecast as yellow thunderstorm warning issued
A yellow warning for thunderstorms has been issued by the Met Office throughout today for London.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 10:55:06 +0100
Southwark Park Hawkstone Road: Man dies
A man has died after being found unresponsive in Southwark Park.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 10:05:09 +0100
National Pub & Bar Awards: Blue Boar Pub named best pub in London
The National Pub and Bar awards have announced its winner for the 2022 accolade, with Blue Boar Pub taking home the award for London.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 10:01:53 +0100
Chelsfield Hill Orpington fire: House destroyed
A HUGE fire that lasted four hours has destroyed a detached house in Orpington.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 09:35:01 +0100
Are Tubes running today? See if the London Underground is affected by strikes
Tubes went on strike earlier this week but the big question is whether they are striking today.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 09:21:12 +0100
Hunt for man after woman sexually assaulted on Eltham bus
Police are looking to identify a man after a woman was sexually assault on a bus in Eltham.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Lewisham horticulture school opens after pandemic made gardening popular
A new horticulture school has opened in Lewisham after millions used gardening to help their mental health during the pandemic.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Plans to introduce transport charges for special needs students in Bromley axed
Controversial plans to introduce transport charges for special needs students in Bromley have been axed.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Lewisham Council fines driver £400 over parking permit
An IT manager in Lewisham is “enraged” after being fined more than £400 by the Council for having the wrong parking permit.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
We Will Rock You comes to Churchill Theatre in Bromley this month
The worldwide smash hit musical, We Will Rock You, is returning to Bromley to celebrate its 20th anniversary.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 14:51:57 +0100
British Airway workers at Heathrow to strike during school holidays
Strikes come following staff discontent and demands for better wages during the cost of living crisis.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 13:40:44 +0100
Is TalkTalk email down? What we know about Tiscali email problems
TalkTalk users with the Tiscali and Pipex email domains have been reporting issues with their service.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 11:46:09 +0100
Costa Coffee gives customers the chance to get a free Frappé this week - How to redeem
Costa Coffee has revealed that customers can get a free drink this week. Here's what you need to do to get yours.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 11:41:29 +0100
Government plan to change agency worker law for future strikes
Ministers said that under current trade union laws, employment businesses are restricted from supplying temporary agency workers to cover for strikers

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 11:38:32 +0100
Aldi teams up with Bowel Cancer UK by adding symptoms to its toilet paper packs
The UK supermarket is the latest big name to join Bowel Cancer UK's #GetOnARoll campaign.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 11:36:46 +0100
Harvester faces backlash from customers over controversial salad bar change
The food chain, renowned for its famous salad bar, has left customers furious over the change to the way people order.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 11:28:40 +0100
Bank of England's warning to anyone who uses £20 and £50 notes ahead of September deadline
It is a year since the Bank first issued the polymer £50 banknote featuring Bletchley Park codebreaker and scientist Alan Turing.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 11:23:00 +0100
Martin Lewis issues warning over 'outrageous' charge with energy bills set to soar
The Money Saving Expert founder shared the warning with anyone who pays an energy bill in another blow amid the cost of living crisis.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 09:37:42 +0100
Aldi's best-selling Hot Tub and accessories are back in time for summer - How to get yours
Summer is here and it just got even better because Aldi has brought back its best-selling Hot Tub!

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 09:36:03 +0100
The Perfume Shop launches summer sale including Calvin Klein, Paco Rabanne and more
Whether you’re hoping to find a new summer scent or your favourite has ran out, there’s no need to panic.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 09:32:59 +0100
Get Paramount+ for free with Sky Cinema: How to sign up
The new streaming service has officially launched in the UK and you can sign up now.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 09:29:24 +0100
What's in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles from Thursday June 23
Take a look at some of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Thursday, June 23.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 14:22:04 +0100
M25 Dartford Crossing traffic at QE2 bridge causes chaos: Recap
There is a huge build up of traffic at Dartford Crossing due to a substantial oil spillage.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 10:27:22 +0100
South London travel disrupted after train strikes: Recap
Disruption to travel continues across south London following train strikes held by RMT members of Network Rail.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 16:54:41 +0100
Wimborne Way Beckenham car on fire
Firefighters have tackled a car on fire in Beckenham.



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