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Sun, 17 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Memories of White Lion Inn pub in Epping with back yard attractions
Epping High Street c1950 with the White Lion Inn on the left.

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 06:03:00 +0100
Sutton house prices: Average house prices fall by £1,000
The latest data from the government department reveals that in April 2022 average house prices in Sutton reached £424,726.

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 05:23:00 +0100
Top four outdoor swimming spots in south London
As temperatures continue to rise in south London, we have put together a list of the best locations to cool off this weekend.

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Summer essentials you can buy on Facebook Marketplace in south east London
We’ve sifted through the hundreds of items for sale on Facebook Marketplace in south east London and found some great summer bargains.

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Met Office London weather forecast for Sunday
It’s been a gorgeous week in south London and the good news is the sunny weather is already continuing this weekend.

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 04:52:00 +0100
London weather: Met Office announces the hottest time on Sunday
Ahead of the extreme weather and temperatures we've looked at the hour-by-hour forecast so you can get ready for the heat. 

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 16:14:27 +0100
Colliers Wood: Car thief deliberately rams police van
A car thief crashed into three parked cars before deliberately ramming a police van in Colliers Wood last night.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 15:20:09 +0100
Lewisham: Teenager stabbed in Beckenham Place Park
A 19-year-old man has died after being stabbed in the neck in Beckenham Place Park during the early hours of this morning.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 14:59:12 +0100
TfL urge Londoners not to travel on Monday and Tuesday due to extreme heat
Expected extreme temperatures have prompted Londoners to be urged against travelling on Monday and Tuesday.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
How Lost Pond of Epping Forest in Blackweir Hill was created
A G Askew & Sons of Smarts Lane, Loughton, had about 40 horses based at their premises before the Great War. They were used to pull various vehicles for local traders, to fetch and carry as required. They were the local ‘removal men’ and ‘dustc...

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 11:04:26 +0100
Prisoner who murdered cellmate at HMP Belmarsh sentenced
A prisoner who beat his cellmate to death using a broken chair leg has been jailed for at least 17 years.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 10:52:22 +0100
Battersea: Latchmere Road closed after two die during crash
Two passengers have died after a car rolled over during a crash in Battersea late last night.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
A snapshot of Chingford in east London in the 1950s
Station Road, Chingford in 1955.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 06:01:00 +0100
Croydon house prices: Average house prices rise by £5,000
The latest data from the government department reveals that in April 2022 average house prices in Croydon reached £417,946.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Hour-by-hour Met Office London weather forecast Saturday
It’s been a gorgeous week in south London and the good news is the sunny weather is set to continue.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
South east London restaurants with outdoor seating for summer
The heatwave is well and truly upon us and what better way to spend the scorching weekend than outside having a bite to eat.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Pubs for sale in south London
Ever wanted to be your own landlord and serve drinks to the local community? Well now here's your chance.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
South east London’s most at-risk historic buildings
South east London is full of beautiful historic buildings, but they need a lot of maintenance to stay in good condition.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
London Weather: Met Office announces the hottest time on Saturday
Ahead of the extreme weather and temperatures we've looked at the hour-by-hour forecast so you can get ready for the heat. 

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0100
UK weather: Health warning issued to anyone planning a BBQ this weekend
The UK is set to swelter in soaring temperatures and “tropical” nights as the heatwave grips early next week, forecasters are warning.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 16:46:28 +0100
Increased risk of wildfires in Epping Forest during heatwave
I hope you are all enjoying the beauty of high summer in Epping Forest.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 16:24:43 +0100
Kemnal Technology College Orpington to close after Met Office warning
A SCHOOL in Orpington will close for two days due to a red weather warning. 

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 16:16:11 +0100
Greenwich: Machete found during stop and search
A huge machete has been found during a stop and search in Greenwich.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 16:00:27 +0100
Enfield councillors row over Boris Johnson in fractious meeting
Councillors rowed over civic centre finances and Boris Johnson’s resignation during a fractious Enfield full council meeting on Wednesday.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 15:55:00 +0100
Potters Bar robbery sees biker hit with 'stick-like' object
A dirt biker was hit with a blunt object and robbed in the woods.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 15:41:50 +0100
Finsbury Park 'should not host destructive events' like Wireless Festival
“Destructive” major events should no longer be held in Finsbury Park following concerns over the handling of this year’s Wireless Festival, according to a local voluntary group.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 15:52:15 +0100
Bexleyheath Broadway: Man arrested after weapons found
A man has been arrested in Bexley after a homophobic attack on an emergency worker.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 15:32:00 +0100
Bus shake up could 'distance' Tottenham and Edmonton from central London
A proposed shake-up of bus routes has sparked concerns it could “further distance” Edmonton and Tottenham from central London.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 14:45:50 +0100
Driver dies and pedestrian in hospital after crash in Chingford
A van driver has died after he is believed to have fallen ill while driving.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 13:54:41 +0100
Enfield man 'embarrassed' of where he lives due to fly-tipping
A Bowes resident says repeated fly-tipping is making him “embarrassed” of where he lives and has urged Enfield Council to crack down on offenders.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 13:45:45 +0100
Hornsey paddling pool left empty due to 'plumbing issue'
A popular paddling pool in a Hornsey park has been left empty this year because of a “plumbing issue”, according to Haringey Council.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 13:31:49 +0100
Blocks of flats to be built next to Tottenham park
A plan to build blocks of flats up to 13 storeys high next to a park in Tottenham has been approved by councillors.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 13:20:46 +0100
Beckenham: Hunt for serial fly-tipper
A serial fly-tipper who has been dumping rubbish on Beckenham Streets is being hunted by EnviroCrime officers.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 12:47:36 +0100
South east London emergency cancer patients lowest since pandemic
The proportion of new cancer patients receiving emergency diagnoses in south east London has fallen to its lowest point since the coronavirus pandemic began, new figures show.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 12:21:24 +0100
Clapham Junction station incident: Man taken to hospital
A MAN has been taken to hospital following reports of a casualty on the train tracks near Clapham Junction.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 11:19:43 +0100
Woman arrested at Sarah Everard vigil threatening to sue Met police
A woman who was arrested at the Clapham Common vigil for Sarah Everard is threatening to sue the Metropolitan Police over her treatment and is appealing for funds from the public.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 11:03:37 +0100
Police issue update after fatal hedgehog attack in Shenley
The youths responsible for brutally attacking a pregnant hedgehog remain at large.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 10:48:01 +0100
Met Office warns of extreme heat as London given red weather warning
Extreme heat is expected for London as temperatures reach 37. C.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 10:18:30 +0100
5 Seconds of Summer announce Royal Albert Hall show: Get tickets
The 'She Looks So Perfect' band will host a special night with a live orchestra.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 08:37:19 +0100
London Tube closures July 15 weekend: See the full list
Check the London Underground services this weekend before heading out this weekend.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 07:54:00 +0100
Police appeal for help after teenager was found dead at Fairlop Waters
Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenager died in a lake.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 05:04:00 +0100
Community Festival Finsbury Park: Bag Policy and Prohibited items
See what items you can bring into the festival and the venus bag policy.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 05:04:00 +0100
Community Festival Finsbury Park: All you need to know from set times to acts
Find all the information you need to know about Community Festival at Finsbury Park.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Sidcup activist admits to creating bizarre scenarios to get in the media
A mum from Sidcup admits to have made up bizarre scenarios, such as marrying her cat, to get a platform as an activist.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bromley man fined after racist abuse in Soho pub
A man from Bromley has been fined after using racist and threatening language at a pub in Soho.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 16:15:36 +0100
Showcase Cinemas is giving FREE tickets to red heads to 'stay protected' during heatwave
The news comes as the UK basks in glorious sunshine, with temperatures expected to reach over 36ºC next Monday and Tuesday.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 11:11:14 +0100
Red severe weather warning: Met Office red warning explained amid 'serious situation'
The Met office issued a red weather warning when “dangerous weather is expected”.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 17:23:31 +0100
St Vincent’s Road Dartford: Police called after welfare concerns
OFFICERS were called to a major road in Dartford after concerns for the welfare of a woman were raised.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Dine like royalty with the Royal Family's favourite restaurants in London
See the Royal Family's five favourite restaurants in London.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Memories of the construction of Charter Place in Watford
The Watford Observer is again delighted to be teaming up with its friends at Watford Museum to take another journey back to the past to recall the key events and dates that helped shape the town’s future.



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