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Thu, 21 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Fires across south London during heatwave- as it happened
FIRES have ripped through lands, roads, and businesses across south London during the extreme heatwave.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 09:56:08 +0100
Burglars break into Aldenham Social Club and steal £18
CCTV images have now been released after burglars smashed their way into a social club and made off with just £18 in cash.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 10:02:43 +0100
Missing Mitcham man last seen two days ago
Police have launched an urgent appeal to help find a missing man from Mitcham.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 09:32:28 +0100
M25: Five arrested as demonstrators climb motorway signs
Five people have been arrested after protesters climbed motorway signs on the M25 in response to the extreme temperatures and what they describe as the Government’s “inadequate preparations” for climate change.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100
See the London boroughs where homes earn as much as their owners
New research reveals that Bromley homeowners earn as much as their properties

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Government reveals unclaimed estates in Bexley for July
You could be entitled to a share of a deceased relative’s property if you are related. 

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Woolwich business fined for selling illicit cosmetics
A hair and beauty shop in Woolwich has been fined £5,600 for selling illicit cosmetics which contain harmful ingredients.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 09:34:34 +0100
ITV speaks out on Kate Garraway's GMB absence as Derek Draper in 'very serious condition'
An ITV spokesperson said Kate will not be appearing on Good Morning Britain but did not confirm the reason for her absence.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 18:33:59 +0100
Borehamwood property damaged after bin store set alight
A property was damaged after a bin store was set alight.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 18:05:28 +0100
Hertfordshire schools told to stay open during 40C heatwave
The county council told schools they were expected to remain open during the 40C heatwave and child absences should be treated as “unauthorised”.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 17:27:37 +0100
Damage to woodland after grass fire in South Croydon during heatwave
Woodland and undergrowth have been damaged after a grass fire broke out in South Croydon yesterday.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 17:19:58 +0100
Oaks Road Croydon: One hectare of woodland catches fire
One hectare of woodland was alight yesterday after a grass fire broke out in Croydon.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 16:57:22 +0100
16 London firefighters injured in busiest day since WWII
16 London firefighters were injured and two were taken to hospital yesterday during the busiest day for the Brigade since WWII.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 16:06:03 +0100
Joyce Green Lane Dartford: Cyclist attacked and bitten by dog
Police are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist was bitten by a dog in Dartford.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 15:45:00 +0100
Call 999 if you see missing Wandsworth man
Police are concerned about the welfare of a missing man from Wandsworth.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 15:43:20 +0100
£500 rewards available for information after Bromley fly-tips
Rewards of up to £500 are available for information which leads to successful prosecution after serious fly-tipping incidents in Bromley.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 14:46:59 +0100
Fire in Woolwich: London Fire Brigade issue update as 100 firefighters tackle flat blaze
Fire breaks out in high rise in Woolwich as 100 firefighters tackle blaze.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 14:27:09 +0100
Police update after dog rescued from South Mimms car in heatwave
A dog that was rescued from inside a locked car during the heatwave earlier this week continues to be cared for.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 14:21:35 +0100
Casualties and damage in London unknown after heatwave fires
Firefighters are unaware of the full extent of the damage caused by blazes which affected houses, schools and churches across London, with crews describing scenes as “absolute hell”.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 14:22:07 +0100
Ray Lamb Way Erith grassland fire: Pictures from scene  
TERRIFYING pictures show huge smoke clouds as a seven-hour fire tears through a grassland in Erith.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:53:00 +0100
Appeal to find man who witnessed Petru-Sorin Doleanu attack
A man has been arrested as investigations into a murder continues.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 14:09:50 +0100
Joyce Green Dartford heatwave fire still burning after 24 hours
Firefighters are continuing to tackle the grass fire in Joyce Green, Dartford, 24 hours since it began.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 14:06:05 +0100
Two charged after Jeremiah Sewell stabbed in Beckenham Place Park
Two men have been charged with the murder of a 19-year-old man who was stabbed in the neck in south-east London.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:48:38 +0100
Dartford Crossing M25 partially closed due to Just Stop Oil protests  
The Dartford Crossing has been partially closed due to a demonstration which is causing “severe” delays, according to AA traffic.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:38:42 +0100
Dartford MP praises firefighters tackling Dartford Heath A2 fire
A Dartford MP has praised firefighters who are still tackling the “perilous” Dartford Heath fire near the A2, 24 hours later.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:21:32 +0100
Streatham crash: Motorcyclist dies in crash with car
A motorcyclist has died at the scene of a crash with a car at a junction in Streatham.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Government reveals unclaimed estates in Bromley for July
You could be entitled to a share of a deceased relative’s property if you are related. 

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 17:15:11 +0100
Liz Truss profile: All you need to know about the woman who could replace Boris Johnson
The former Foreign Secretary finished in the top two places after five rounds of voting by Tory MPs

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 16:04:23 +0100
People who use cocaine and cannabis could lose passport in proposed new laws
First-time offenders in England and Wales would be subject to a ‘three strikes’-style deterrent in the proposed plan

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 16:02:03 +0100
Cancer: 9 foods all men should avoid according to World Cancer Research Fund study
Cholesterol is a fatty substance that is mostly made by the body in the liver.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 15:59:07 +0100
McDonald's to launch new rewards scheme allowing customers to get free food
McDonald’s has revealed as revealed it’s to make a major change this week.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 15:57:43 +0100
Petrol price drop: Tank of fuel could be £10 cheaper as wholesale cost falls – here’s when
The wholesale cost of fuel is dropping and could reduce the cost of a tank of petrol by £10 – but only if the savings get passed on.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 15:55:27 +0100
Asda shares simple fridge trick that could save UK families £60 each month
The average family with children is throwing away a whopping £60 worth of food and drink each month.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 15:47:53 +0100
New Love Island bombshell Jamie Allen walks out of pre-season training to enter villa
His club confirmed the striker has left the club’s pre-season camp, adding “the matter will be reviewed on his return”.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:36:19 +0100
Samsung ad featuring woman running alone at 2am is cleared by ASA
The advert received 27 complaints to the ASA.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:29:43 +0100
Deborah James' funeral takes place today as friends and family pay respects
The funeral of Dame Deborah James, who died last month, is scheduled for today (July 20).

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 14:52:19 +0100
Joyce Green and Dartford Heath fires: Recap
Two grass fires have broken out in Dartford - one in Joyce Green and one on Dartford Heath

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 14:02:13 +0100
RECAP as London Fire Brigade tackle two grass fires in Croydon
LIVE updates as firefighters battle two simultaneous grass fires in Croydon

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 09:33:33 +0100
Met Office south London weather: Recap
South London faces 'hottest day' in sweltering heatwave

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 13:32:21 +0100
Two people charged with arson attacks in Littlehampton
TWO people have been arrested and charged in relation to repeat arson attacks at a house.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 13:28:57 +0100
Two people charged with arson attacks in Littlehampton
TWO people have been arrested and charged in relation to repeat arson attacks at a house.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 22:41:02 +0100
Man taken to hospital after massive fire by Kenton Road
A man was taken to hospital after a fire destroyed multiple properties and nine vehicles.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 19:41:06 +0100
Dartford fire: Animal sanctuary saves horses
An animal sanctuary has pleaded for help from horse owners after their stables was set alight in the Dartford fire.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 18:25:00 +0100
M&Co closure leads Loughton woman to fear end of high street
A woman from Loughton fears the high street will soon only be home to restaurants and coffee shops.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 18:19:58 +0100
M11 police operation leads to three arrests in Chigwell area
Three people were arrested for driving under the influence of drugs.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 18:30:20 +0100
South Wimbledon: Glass falls from second-floor balcony
A pane of glass has fallen from a second-floor balcony of a flat, crashing onto a gym coach’s car in South Wimbledon.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 18:08:10 +0100
Man jailed for raping girl, 12, as police search for more victims
A man who raped a 12-year-old girl after becoming friends with her via a social media app has been jailed.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Planned closures of roads in Epping, Waltham Abbey and Harlow
Drivers are set to have their journeys disrupted due to a programme of temporary closures that will shut long stretches of road in Epping Forest for roadworks.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Man to run 38 marathons in 38 days from Spain to Loughton
A man is set to run 38 marathons in 38 days from Spain to Loughton.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 18:00:29 +0100
Firefighters tackle fire near car wash by Kenton Road
The building by a car was shop was engulfed in flames after a fire broke out.



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