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Wed, 13 Jul 2022 09:21:07 +0100
Missing Bromley man last seen three days ago
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing man from Bromley.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 08:29:53 +0100
London Underground Status: District line severely delayed
Check to see the Tube service this morning.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Sutton fears for safety after birds shot dead with air rifle at park
South London residents fear for their safety after four birds were shot dead with an air rifle at one local park.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Sutton High School to host fundraiser for Brain Tumour Research
A brain tumour patient from Worcester Park is hoping to score big with a 24-hour fundraiser inspired by football.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Dartford seller lists worn socks for sale on Facebook Marketplace
You can find many items for sale on a range of websites and Facebook Marketplace is one of them.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Mum died from appendicitis after 'appalling' Croydon hospital care
A mum of two died from appendicitis after receiving “appalling care” at Croydon University Hospital, it has been revealed.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bromley: Orpington man fined for riding electric bike illegally
An Orpington man has been given a month-long driving ban after he was found riding an electric bike illegally.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 00:04:00 +0100
London Tram services set to strike again over pay row
Members of Aslef on Croydon Tramlink will walk out on Wednesday and Thursday following similar action last month.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Molly-Mae Hague's Instagram post banned as a PrettyLittleThing advert without disclosure
One of Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague's Instagram posts has been banned. Find out why.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 11:41:27 +0100
Hayes High Street Bromley police presence: Recap
We're bringing you live updates as there is a large emergency services presence in Hayes High Street in Bromley.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 06:57:59 +0100
Sir 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 19:24:00 +0100
New Harlow council homes have been built
A total of 16 new council houses have been finished in Harlow available for families to rent at council rates.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 18:15:34 +0100
Teenager wins Essex Young Musician of the Year
A teenage guitarist has scooped £1,000 prize money in an Essex music competition.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Donated food stolen from Epping Forest charity 3Food4U in Ongar
A community’s response has been praised after food donated to an Epping Forest charity to help those in need was stolen in a “shameful act”.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 17:37:15 +0100
Buckhurst Hill pre-school to close due to financial issues
A mother is “absolutely devastated” that her child’s much-loved pre-school will close for good.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 17:37:25 +0100
Sadiq Khan announces cash boost to violence reduction scheme
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has said that winning back the trust and confidence of the public in relation to policing is an important factor in lowering the amount of violent crime.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Super Buck Moon 2022: See the full moon in London and the Met Office forecast
London stargazers are in luck, July’s supermoon is happening this week and here's how you can see it.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Who the south London Tory MPs are backing for next Prime Minister
MPs across south London have started to reveal who they will be voting for as the next Prime Minister and the new leader of the Conservative Party.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 16:42:37 +0100
Sutton Council forced to postpone meeting last minute due to Covid
Sutton Council was forced to postpone a meeting at the last minute due to councillors coming down with Covid-19.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 16:20:00 +0100
Pyrenees trek to raise money for St Clare Hospice
A son has taken on the challenge of walking the Pyrenees Mountain Range to give back to the hospice which cared for his mother.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 16:03:56 +0100
Battle lost to save Lewisham beauty spot as High Court backs Council's tower block plan
Locals have lost their battle to save a hidden South London beauty spot after the High Court backed a council’s plans to build a seven-storey tower block next to it.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 15:58:19 +0100
Croydon bids for nearly £20m in Government funding to transform town centre
There are hopes nearly £20million of government funding could transform Croydon town centre.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 15:35:18 +0100
Dog-friendly Megan's restaurant to open in Wandsworth
A popular dog-friendly restaurant is set to open another branch in South London.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 15:40:36 +0100
Rochester Way Eltham crash: Person taken to hospital  
A person has been taken to hospital after a crash between a car and a cyclist in Eltham.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 15:19:47 +0100
London Ambulance Service ‘on highest level of alert’
Ambulance services in England are on the highest level of alert and are under “extreme pressure”, trusts are confirming.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 15:00:00 +0100
Parts of M25 in Essex set to be shut overnight for roadworks
Motorists using a motorway in Essex may find their journeys disrupted due to overnight closures set to last six months for roadworks.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 14:50:00 +0100
People flee after fire at former White Hart pub in Ponders End
Eight people fled a former pub that went up in flames over the weekend.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 13:56:00 +0100
Over 50 drivers on M11 at Harlow fined after fatal crash
Fixed penalty notices have been handed to more than 50 drivers who were seen using the hard shoulder while emergency services dealt with a fatal crash on the M11.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 13:15:00 +0100
Spinney Care Home complete 70-mile marathon Jubilee walk
Care home residents completed a 70-mile walk as a 100-year-old resident crossed the finish line.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 13:18:52 +0100
Bright Horizons Crofton nursery reopens after Storm Eunice damage
A nursery in Orpington has re-opened after the building was damaged by Storm Eunice.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 12:03:00 +0100
King George Hospital ITU receives £5m investment
A hospital has received a £5million boost for new facilities to help it manage critical care demand.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 12:24:48 +0100
Hayes High Street Bromley: Riot police as man threatens harm
Riot police have been seen on a busy road in Bromley this morning after a man was "threatening to harm himself" inside a home.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 11:44:00 +0100
New City College adult courses receive Skills Quality mark
Five adult courses from a college have been given a quality mark showing their students will be “work ready”.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 12:38:50 +0100
Croydon man charged after fence smashed in on London Road
A man from Croydon has been charged after a fence was smashed in during a disturbance on London Road.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 10:29:55 +0100
ULEZ Greater London expansion set to cost £200 million
The controversial expansion of the zone will cost £200m according to TfL.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 09:28:52 +0100
London Heatwave: How will TfL services be affected by the heat?
Temperatures are set to rise to high 30 across London and the southeast.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Thames 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 +0100
Chingford 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 +0100
Stockwell 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 +0100
When 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 +0100
Record 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 +0100
Lewisham: 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 +0100
Dartford 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 +0100
Crystal 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 +0100
Lambeth 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 14:58:10 +0100
Tuesday EuroMillions draw £191 million jackpot
There have already been three UK EuroMillions’ jackpot winners this year

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 14:56:49 +0100
Snapchat won't log in: Is Snapchat down today? What we know so far
Snapchat users were reporting problems with the app on Tuesday afternoon.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 14:48:38 +0100
Highway Code: UK drivers could face £5,000 fine for their footwear amid UK heatwave
Motoring experts have urged those taking to the roads this this summer to be wary of what they’re wearing.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 14:43:42 +0100
DWP issue social media warning to Universal Credit claimants under new crackdown plans
The warning relates to anybody with a social media account as a new 2,000 strong DWP team is launched aiming to crackdown on benefit fraud.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 14:39:37 +0100
ITV This Morning doctor issues warning over hand, foot and mouth disease this summer
Speaking on This Morning, Dr Sara Kayat appeared on the show this week to share the warning with viewers.



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