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Sun, 03 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
People pictured going about daily life in Epping century ago
A moment in time on Epping High Road c1915 with St John’s Church and its tower and the Methodist Church on the left.

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 05:20:00 +0100
Greenwich house prices: Average house prices rise by £3,000
The latest data from the government department reveals that in April 2022 average house prices in Greenwich reached £434,433.

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Census 2021 data shows women outnumber men in south east London 
Women and girls have outnumbered men and boys in all but 13 local authority areas in England and Wales, according to new Census data.

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Man fined for damaging glass door of BP petrol station
A man has appeared in court after damaging the glass door of a BP petrol garage in south east London.

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Eltham man fined for passing cyclist too close in Lewisham
A man has been fined £276 for over taking a cyclist without sufficient distance while driving his BMW through Lewisham.

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Most peculiar things to buy on Facebook Marketplace in south London 
You can find many peculiar items for sale on a range of websites and Facebook Marketplace is one of them.

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Take a look inside the £5 million townhouse near Lewisham on Rightmove
The Victorian Townhouse is Grade II listed on Rightmove now.

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
What's in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Sunday, July 3
Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Sunday, July3.

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Life in the UK test 2022: Can you pass the British citizenship test? Take the quiz
The set of 24 questions, also known as the "Life in the UK" test, will cost £50 and is compiled from 3,000 facts about Britain.

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Highway Code: UK drivers could face £2,500 fine for common driving mistake
The Highway Code warns pedestrians have priority over vehicles when they cross the road.

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Aldi’s school uniform collection is back - get yours now
Parents and guardians starting to shop around for good deals on school uniforms can rest easy and Aldi has announced its popular uniform range will be returning next month.

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Expedia, Vrbo and Hotels.com reveal top summer 2022 travel trends and destinations
 See the holiday spots that Brits can't get enough of this summer.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 16:16:07 +0100
Missing Croydon woman last seen yesterday
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing woman from Croydon.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 14:44:16 +0100
Catford Hill: Man taken to hospital after car overturns
A man has been taken to hospital after a car overturned in Catford.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Memories of transport company that covered Epping Forest and east London
Arthur George Askew was born in 1858. His father came to Loughton and started the family cartage business in 1861, but he died of consumption fairly young, so his wife Emma Askew continued running the business until 1898 when Arthur took it over, age...

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 11:54:54 +0100
Missing Croydon man last seen yesterday
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing man from Croydon.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 10:51:34 +0100
Lee High Road Lewisham: Suspected gas explosion
A suspected gas explosion was reported to the police last night in Lewisham.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 10:21:33 +0100
Chipperfield Road Orpington crash: Teen girl taken to hospital
A teenage girl has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car in Orpington.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 09:44:07 +0100
Two attacked while queuing up at McDonald's drive-thru in Harlow
Two people who were queuing up at a McDonald’s drive-thru were attacked.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
An east London green designated of historical importance
Chingford Green c1905. The boys stand posing with the backdrop of fine houses facing the green.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bromley house prices: Average house prices rise by £7,000
The latest data from the government department reveals that in April 2022 average house prices in Bromley reached £495,549.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Hygiene ratings for every McDonald's in Bromley
This is how clean your nearest McDonald's is.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Former Welling Poundland store up for rent on Zoopla
THE FORMER Poundland store in Welling High Street is available to let on Zoopla right now.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Man caught with cannabis at Charlton Library
A man has appeared in court after being caught with cannabis at Charlton Library.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Central Hill Lambeth estate residents in limbo for almost a decade
Residents of a South London estate threatened with demolition for almost a decade say they’ve been waiting for their homes to be repaired for 20 years.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Unvaccinated against Covid-19 figures for south east London
Figures from NHS England show that Lewisham has the highest amount of unvaccinated people in south east London.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 12:51:01 +0100
BA and Heathrow welcome help to prevent last-minute flight cancellations
Government regulations will allow a one-off “amnesty” on airport slots rules, enabling airlines to plan ahead

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 10:26:37 +0100
Prince Andrew thought he had done 'wonderfully' in infamous Newsnight interview
The interview that took place in 2019 questioned Prince Andrew on his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 07:24:23 +0100
Met Police officers sacked for Meghan Markle jokes labelled ‘abhorrent and discriminatory’
Two Metropolitan Police officers have been sacked over WhatsApp messages, including a racist joke about the Duchess of Sussex. This report contains offensive language.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
65p house plants found in Aldi and Asda will stop flies entering your home this summer
If you have grown sick of chasing flies out of your house during the summer months, a little-known tip could help to solve the problem.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Holland & Barrett has up to 50 per cent off in huge summer sale
With deals on over 1000 health and wellness products, you’ll find everything you need for a summer of wellness.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
BrewDog unveils first customisable beer cans - How to buy
Customers will be able to personalise their beer cans with their own texts and images

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
The Royal Mint reveals its 10 rarest 50p coins - see how much they are worth
Here, we look at the rarest 50p coins and how many of each have been made - and how much they could be worth.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Asda, Amazon, and Sainsbury's offer huge discounts in little-known scheme - how to sign up
Some people are saving around £100 a month on their shopping, thanks to the scheme - but few people know about it.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Suitcases and bags your 2022 summer holiday needs including Aldi, M&S, and more
Here's a roundup of suitcases and bags, ideal for your summer holiday.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0100
BBC Eastenders Jack Branning actor Scott Maslen is married to a very famous music star
The actor is best known for his portrayal as DS Phil Hunter in ITV's The Bill and Jack Branning on the BBC's flagship soap EastEnders.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 17:42:00 +0100
Tottenham told to do more to stop 'disgusting' littering
A tenants association chief has called on Tottenham Hotspur and Haringey Council to do more to stop “disgusting” littering and antisocial behaviour blighting the High Road.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 17:23:52 +0100
Wandsworth sex offender may have more victims, police say
A “brazen” and “polished” sexual offender may have more victims who are yet to come forward, police believe.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 17:13:28 +0100
Wandsworth man found guilty of drugging and sexually assaulting two victims
A man has been found guilty of drugging two men and sexually assaulting them at a house in Oxfordshire.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 17:10:29 +0100
30 vehicles ordered to leave Dartford and Greenhithe
30 vehicles were ordered to leave Dartford and Greenhithe by police last weekend in an anti-social behaviour crackdown.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 16:50:33 +0100
Bannockburn Plumstead hit and run: Man dies  
A man in his 60s has died after a hit and run in Plumstead.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 15:14:13 +0100
South west London to join Integrated Care System
South west London is to become part of a new Integrated Care System from today with the goal of reducing health inequalities in each borough.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 14:37:00 +0100
New Amazon Fresh store set to open in east Croydon
A new Amazon Fresh store will soon be opening near East Croydon Station.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 14:23:40 +0100
Neasden pub The Field in battle to keep licence
A North London pub that broke lockdown rules under its former owner and has had ongoing issues with drugs and violence faces a battle to stay open after it was refused a late-night licence.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 13:06:18 +0100
Boris Johnson urges Sadiq Khan to ‘get a grip’ on Met Police
Boris Johnson has urged the London Mayor to get a “grip” on the Met after a watchdog uncovered its “systemic failures”.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 12:59:29 +0100
Wandsworth man found guilty of drugging and raping man
A defendant clasped his head in his hands and began to cry silently as he was found guilty of drugging, sexually assaulting and raping a married man who had been on a night out with colleagues.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 12:12:00 +0100
Plans for new Harlow music venue and cultural quarter
An Essex council has unveiled plans to build a new live music venue, studios for creative and performing arts and an art gallery in a new cultural quarter of its town centre.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 12:03:00 +0100
Census 2021 shows how Enfield, Barnet and Haringey have grown
Figures have been revealed showing how the populations of three North London boroughs have changed over the last decade.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 10:35:00 +0100
Appeal after teenager stabbed by men with machetes in Leytonstone
Detectives have revealed a teenager was left fighting for his life after he was attacked by three men armed with machetes as he left a tube station.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 10:48:18 +0100
Beckenham Road: Five arrested after chemical sprayed in flats
Five people have been arrested after a chemical substance was sprayed in the communal area of flats in Beckenham.



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