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Tue, 05 Jul 2022 09:28:38 +0100
Hunt for woman after two people assaulted on Sidcup bus  
People are looking to identify a woman after two people were assaulted on a bus in Sidcup.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 08:48:44 +0100
Two teens jailed after fatal Harrow stabbing of Hussein Al-Saabri
Two teenagers have been jailed after fatally stabbing a man outside the former Debenhams store.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Hubbub and Lambeth Council launch on-the-go recycling bins in Lambeth
Bright, colourful, and eye-catching bins are being installed in Lambeth, as a new on-the-go recycling initiative is launched by environmental charity Hubbub and Lambeth Council.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Falconwood dad stabbed repeatedly while protecting others
A dad-of-two has told of how the incidents leading to him being stabbed unfolded as he put his life in danger to save others as a man with a knife roamed Falconwood.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 00:05:00 +0100
Greenwich Observatory announces Astronomy Photographer of the year shortlist
The prestigious award celebrates the best photographs of space.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 09:15:44 +0100
Pandora shares top tips to protect your jewellery this summer from suncream, sand and more
Protect your jewellery on holiday from suncream, sand and more with these tips from Pandora.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 09:14:18 +0100
EastEnders actress Mona Hammond dies aged 91, as tributes pour in
Mona Hammond was best known for her roles on EastEnders and Desmond's

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 08:28:21 +0100
Amber Heard requests verdict to be overturned in Johnny Depp trial
She says the decision returned on June 1 was not supported by the evidence presented during the six-week trial.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 07:49:22 +0100
TikTok's Gentleminions: Cinemas ban teens in suits over TikTok trend
Some of the viral videos show those taking part cheering and clapping loudly and being disruptive during screenings

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 15:43:18 +0100
Firefighters tackle grass fire in Slade Green: RECAP
Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters have been called to grass alight on Howbury Lane in Slade Green.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 13:23:20 +0100
Winterbourne Road Thornton Heath house fire recap
Four fire engines are at the scene of a fire at a house in Thornton Heath

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 19:23:26 +0100
Illinois shooting: Six dead in shooting near Chicago July 4 Independence Day parade
Highland Park Police released a statement that said five people were killed and 19 people were taken to hospital.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 17:36:41 +0100
Sadiq requests urgent TfL funding meeting
Sadiq Khan has requested an “urgent” meeting over the future of TfL’s funding.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 17:25:49 +0100
Gökyüzü rated London's best behind Gordon Ramsay's Petrus was coming to Walthamstow
It is five years ago this week when it was revealed a Turkish restaurant with a big reputation was moving to east London.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 17:24:07 +0100
Missing: Balham man in his nineties
A Somali man in his 90s is missing from his home in Balham.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 17:05:04 +0100
Memories of Epping Forest tree protesters' bid to save CCTV pole
It's ten years ago this week since an unexpected object became the focus of campaigners' bid to save a historic tree.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 16:48:07 +0100
Two girls, 13, missing from Croydon are 'known to each other'
Two 13-year-old girls who are missing from Croydon are "known to each other", police have confirmed.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 16:40:12 +0100
Missing Croydon girl, 13, last seen three days ago
A 13-year-old girl missing from Croydon was last seen three days go.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 16:01:00 +0100
Plan for temporary car park in Epping town centre
An application has been submitted for a town centre temporary car park, to be used while another is built. 

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Orpington Rovers FC: Bromley football pitches vandalised
A grassroots football club in Orpington has had their £12,000 dug outs completely knocked down by vandals.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 15:05:12 +0100
Met Office forecasts London to get mini heatwave with highs of 26C
The Met Office predicts London will be getting a mini heatwave this weekend.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 15:20:20 +0100
Grass and wasteland destroyed by fire on Mitcham Common
Around one hectare of grass and wasteland has been destroyed by a fire on Mitcham Common.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 15:29:30 +0100
Mitcham Lane: Gun shots fired in broad daylight
Gun shots were fined on a road in Streatham in broad daylight after the driver of a car argued with two men who had just crossed the road.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 14:40:00 +0100
E-bike warning after battery fire destroys Walthamstow house
Five people were taken to hospital after a house fire in Walthamstow.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 14:43:27 +0100
Croydon campaigner with MS visits Houses of Parliament to demand change
A teaching assistant living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) from Croydon has visited the Houses of Parliament to call on all UK Health ministers for the radical transformation of neurological services.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 14:43:28 +0100
Winterbourne Road Thornton Heath: Loft conversion fire
Around 25 firefighters tackled a house fire in Winterbourne Road in Thornton Heath today.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 13:25:54 +0100
Family of murdered Nahid Ahmed host football match in his memory
A football match has been held in memory of a 26-year-old man who was killed by his neighbour in a “completely mindless and unprovoked attack".

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 13:26:38 +0100
Drugs worth £530k seized in Loughton cannabis factory raid
A man found hiding behind the shower curtain in a house used as a £530k cannabis factory has been jailed.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 13:16:03 +0100
Fairlop Waters closed by police as divers search for teenager
Police are searching for a boy, 17, who was reportedly seen entering a lake overnight.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 12:51:46 +0100
Barbara Jane hairdressers Bexley celebrates 40th anniversary
A hairdressers that has served generations of Bexley customers has celebrated its 40th anniversary alongside the community.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 14:15:14 +0100
Bromley man charged after three assaults in Eltham
A man has been charged after an incident in Eltham where three people were assaulted.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 12:30:15 +0100
Albany Park River Restoration is UK Rivers Prize runner up
A scheme to reroute a river into an Enfield park and reduce the risk of flooding was the only urban project to reach the finals of a national environmental award.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 11:58:09 +0100
Eltham garden fire damages houses and destroys fence
Two end of terrace houses have been damaged after a fire broke out in a garden in Eltham.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 11:42:35 +0100
Missing Croydon girl last seen three days ago  
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing girl from Croydon.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 11:37:18 +0100
Abbey Grove Abbey Wood: Man treated after house fire 
A MAN has been treated by ambulance crews after a house fire in Abbey Wood.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 11:30:15 +0100
Disabled festivalgoers on ‘abysmal’ Wireless experience
Revellers have described the disabled access at Wireless festival as an “absolute disaster” after being forced to cross “dangerous” terrain and watch performers from a distant platform next to the exit.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 10:02:59 +0100
Rewilding spreading in Wanstead, across London and beyond
Rewilding seems to be the subject of the moment.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 09:42:14 +0100
Missing Croydon boy, 15, last seen three weeks ago
A 15-year-old boy from Croydon has been missing for three weeks.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 09:30:03 +0100
St Mark's Square Bromley four-hour fire under investigation
A fire at a flat in Bromley which lasted more than four hours and took around 100 firefighters to tackle is under investigation.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 09:14:12 +0100
New giant waterlily's on display at Kew Gardens
It is the first discovery of a new giant waterlily in over a century and now holds the record for the largest in the world.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Hundreds gather at vigil in Cranbrook Road for Zara Aleena
Hundreds of people gathered at a vigil dedicated to Zara Aleena, who was killed as she walked home from a night-out.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 05:04:00 +0100
Lewisham house prices: Average house prices plummet by £11,000
The latest data from the government department reveals that in April 2022 average house prices in Lewisham reached £446,546.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 00:36:00 +0100
Hey Duggee is coming to London- how to get tickets
The hit CBeebies show Hey Duggie is heading out on the road for a huge UK tour.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 21:00:00 +0100
BBC Eastenders bosses reveal 'dangerous' new character as Aaron Thiara joins cast
The new character, played by Aaron Thiara, made his debut appearance on the long-running soap on Monday night.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 20:03:01 +0100
Premier League footballer arrested on suspicion of rape in north London
The Premier League and international footballer was arrested on suspicion of rape this morning.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 18:04:32 +0100
Minions movie TikTok trend: What is Gentleminions? The craze caused by Rise Of Gru release
See the internet's latest weird viral moment inspired by the new Minions movie.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 15:00:21 +0100
Miracle £1 hangover tablet goes on sale in the UK - how it works
The pill was first invented by scientist Johan de Faire in 1990 but has now been released under the name Myrkl.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 14:42:17 +0100
Alexandra Burke and Darren Randolph welcome first child
Former X-Factor winner Alexandra Burke has announced the arrival of her first child with footballer Darren Randolph in cute Instagram post.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 12:04:50 +0100
Cost of living: 'Serious disruption' as petrol price protestors target motorways
The protests are understood to be organised via social media under the banner Fuel Price Stand Against Tax.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 12:00:41 +0100
McDonald's supply shortages could lead to fan favourites being unavailable
McDonald’s confirmed it was experiencing UK-wide supply issues but did not clarify what items may be affected or unavailable



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