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Tue, 12 Jul 2022 06:57:59 +0100Sir Mo Farah reveals he was trafficked to the UK as a child in BBC documentary
Sir Mo Farah said “the truth is I’m not who you think I am,” adding he needs to tell his real story “whatever the cost”.
Tue, 12 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0100Thames Road Crayford stabbing: Man taken to hospital
A man in his 20s has been taken to hospital after a stabbing in Crayford.
Tue, 12 Jul 2022 09:48:00 +0100Chingford teen who stabbed dad to death found guilty
A teenager who stabbed a “loving” father of three to death outside his family home has been found guilty of his murder.
Tue, 12 Jul 2022 09:46:42 +0100Stockwell crash: Motorcyclist taken to hospital after bus crash
A 20-year-old motorcyclist has been taken to hospital after a crash with a bus in Stockwell.
Tue, 12 Jul 2022 08:44:24 +0100When will the next Conservative leader and PM replacing Boris Johnson be announced?
See the date when the next Conservative leader will be announced.
Tue, 12 Jul 2022 08:44:00 +0100Record low in Barnet pregnant women receiving flu vaccine
Fewer pregnant women in Barnet received a flu vaccine last winter than ever before, figures suggest.
Tue, 12 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100Lewisham: Mais House development approved on Sydenham Hill estate
Planning permission for a new social housing development at Mais House in Lewisham has been upheld after a second judicial review.
Tue, 12 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100Dartford best place for businesses to buy property
Dartford is one of the best places in the country to buy property if you’re a business-owner, a recent study has found.
Tue, 12 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100Crystal Palace duo forced to sleep in living room for a year due to leak
A 65-year-old mum and her son have been forced to sleep in the living room of their South London home as they’ve been flooded by leaking sewage for over a year.
Tue, 12 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100Lambeth Council issued nearly £22million LTN fines in a year
A South London council has been accused of “grotesque” profiteering after it issued almost £22million of low traffic neighbourhood (LTN) fines in a year.
Tue, 12 Jul 2022 10:02:58 +0100Signs of heatstroke in dogs: 8 signs your dog is experiencing heatstroke amid UK heatwave
Parts of the country will be hotter than some of the world’s top beach destinations, including the Maldives and Marbella in Spain.
Tue, 12 Jul 2022 09:58:29 +0100Staggering cost of using a fan revealed amid UK heatwave and Met Office warning
As people struggle to sleep using a fan to keep cool could see household bills skyrocket.
Tue, 12 Jul 2022 09:53:11 +0100Asda issues three-day warning for customers to claim money off their next shop
Customers will need to spend at least £40 in Asda to be eligible for the discount.
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 09:16:33 +0100Pets at Home & Vets4Pets' tips on keeping pets cool in heatwave
How to keep pets cool during the heatwave - top tips from experts at Pets at Home and Vets4Pets.
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 18:11:29 +0100Greenwich: Girl missing from Abbey Wood
A teenage girl has gone missing from Abbey Wood.
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 16:53:27 +0100Battersea: Fire on tracks between Victoria and Brixton stations
Train tracks on a bridge in Battersea burst into flames early this morning as temperatures continue to rise during the heatwave.
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 16:32:00 +0100Hue Edmonton industrial estate fire causes destruction
A huge fire caused destruction as it engulfed containers and vehicles across an industrial estate.
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 16:27:00 +0100Edmonton area welcomes new deacons to clergy
Eleven new deacons were ordained last week, bringing them one step away from priesthood.
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 16:19:15 +0100Countrystyle Recycling Bexley bin strikes to go ahead
A TWO-WEEK bin strike in Bexley will go ahead as more than 100 employees are set to walk out.
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 16:09:52 +0100Bromley High School student joins Mensa after IQ test
A 10-year-old girl from Bromley has been invited to join Mensa after an IQ test showed she has the same IQ as Stephen Hawking and Albert Einstein.
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100Kids in care in Lewisham sent hundreds of miles north - as far as Leeds
Foster kids are being sent hundreds of miles away from London to the north of England by South London councils.
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 15:51:35 +0100London weather: Met Office issues amber warning as heatwave continues
The Met Office is warning of exceptionally high temperatures that "could lead to widespread impacts on people and infrastructure".
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 14:52:58 +0100Missing Croydon woman last seen six days ago
Police are searching for a missing woman from Croydon who was last seen nearly a week ago.
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 15:13:45 +0100Met Police officer faces multiple charges after incident in Lewisham
A Met Police officer has been charged with a number of offences - including three counts of intentional strangulation.
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 14:34:39 +0100Southwark pedicab crash: Man charged after woman dies
A MAN has been charged following a crash involving a pedicab and a car which killed a woman in Southwark.
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 13:12:37 +0100Fewer pregnant Harrow women receiving flu vaccine than ever before
Fewer pregnant women in Harrow received a flu vaccine last winter than ever before, figures suggest.
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 13:02:00 +0100Richard Okorogheye's mother rejects Met apology after death
The mother of a black teenager who was found dead in Epping Forest has rejected an apology from the Metropolitan Police following the "substandard level of service" she received.
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 12:36:51 +0100Sutton Council approves new diesel tank at Beddington Incinerator
A new diesel tank at the Beddington Incinerator was approved by Sutton Council this week.
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 12:29:44 +0100Croydon trams to be 'severely disrupted' as drivers walk out again
Transport for London has warned there will be “severe disruption” on the Croydon tram network as drivers walk out for another two days.
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 12:20:19 +0100St Mary's Church in Walthamstow secured National Lottery grant
It's five years ago this week since a church secured the funding to enable it to open up and 'celebrate and secure our diverse, creative community'
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 12:06:38 +0100BMW Bracknell driver fined after A2 Dartford drink drive
THE driver of a BMW has been fined more than £1,000 after admitting to drink driving in Dartford.
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 11:53:04 +0100London Ambulance Service set for huge recruitment drive
The London Ambulance Service is set to embark on its “most ambitious” recruitment drive in its history as it looks to bolster frontline numbers by more than 1,650.
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 11:40:15 +0100Hour-by-hour Met Office London weather forecast
It’s been a gorgeous weekend in London and the good news is the sunny weather is set to continue.
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 11:30:13 +0100Loughton war hero's Victoria Cross was on sale in London auction
A war hero's prestigious decoration was set to go on sale ten years ago this week.
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 10:55:51 +0100RAF Museum London becomes official dementia friendly venue
The RAF Museum London has celebrated becoming an accredited Dementia Friendly Venue.
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 09:54:23 +0100Statue of Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts needs new home
A statue of The Rolling Stones’ drummer Charlie Watts is looking for a permanent home after being unveiled in a ceremony at his former local council.
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 16:59:48 +0100Rail strikes: Train drivers at 8 companies vote to strike over pay - what we know
Members at Chiltern, LNER, Northern, TransPennine Express, Arriva Rail London, Great Western, Southeastern and West Midlands Trains backed strikes.
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 16:42:56 +0100ITV's Love Island is still looking for applicants - how to be this year's next bombshell
You could be the very next bombshell to enter the villa and get heads turning.
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 14:52:46 +0100New Covid variant: Omicron strain has symptom that affects sufferers when they sleep
Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that 2.7 million people in private households are estimated to have had Covid last week.
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 14:31:29 +0100Can I leave work if it's too hot? UK law explained amid Met Office heatwave warning
Temperatures are expected to soar this week – ahead of a further blast of hot weather over the weekend.
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 12:25:53 +0100Met Office weather warnings amid UK heatwave: How to keep your home cool
The warm weather is expected continue through the week in the high 20s for most until the weekend.
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 11:05:20 +0100How long will this heatwave last? Met Office announces exact date UK heatwave will end
Parts of the country will be hotter than some of the world’s top beach destinations, including the Maldives and Marbella in Spain.
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 10:33:02 +0100Soltan learn to apply stickers: How to get Boots UV stickers amid Met Office heat warning
Temperatures are expected to soar this week – ahead of a further blast of hot weather over the weekend.
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 09:31:04 +0100Love Island: See Zara McDermott’s hilarious reaction to ex Adam Collard entering the villa
"This is the best season ever"
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 09:29:39 +0100Cost of living: Thousands of students using food banks
A third of students were living on less than £50 per month after paying rent and bills, the survey found.
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 09:28:15 +0100Train strike ballot results to be announced today
The Aslef ballot results are among drivers at Chiltern, GWR, LNER, London Overground, Northern, Southeastern, TransPennine and West Midlands.
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 09:27:05 +0100Liz Truss announces bid for PM and promises to reverse tax hike
She has insisted she can be “trusted to deliver”.
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 09:21:09 +0100ITV TOWIE star Lauren Goodger makes desperate plea following death of baby daughter
The star of ITV2 reality show The Only Way Is Essex, made the heartbreaking announcement on Sunday.
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 09:19:01 +0100Who was dumped from Love Island 2022 tonight? See which islanders could leave ITV show
These are the most vulnerable islanders who could leave Love Island in shock dumping after Casa Amor.
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 09:13:59 +0100Wildlife garden could add £27k to house value - how to achieve it
A popular garden trend could add up to £27k to your house value according to experts – here’s how to achieve it.