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Fri, 22 Jul 2022 09:56:25 +0100
South London volunteer Covid vaccinators needed
More than 450 volunteers are needed in south London to help with the Covid vaccination programme after the government announced that booster jabs will be given this Autumn.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 08:13:15 +0100
London Tube closures July 22 weekend: See the full list
Check the London Underground services this weekend before heading out this weekend.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Plans to replace sinking bungalow with flats thrown out by Croydon Council
Plans to demolish a sinking bungalow that cost £250,000 to repair and replace it with nine new flats has been thrown out by Croydon Council.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 08:34:21 +0100
UK close to first hosepipe ban in 10 years following 40C heatwave
The UK is on the brink of its first hosepipe ban in a decade, according to reports.

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 16:02:16 +0100
Croydon boy, 14, missing from home
A 14-year-old boy is missing from in Croydon.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 15:39:19 +0100
Central Line to no longer close as TfL resolve staff shortage
The Central Line was set to shut from 6pm.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 14:12:00 +0100
Nature Notes: An afternoon's nature watch
WITH the temperature nudging thirty degrees, I'm in Richmond Park sheltering from the heat beneath a sprawling weeping willow alongside Beverley brook. The brook flows swiftly but low due to lack of rainfall and a gentle cooling breeze is blowing.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 13:56:37 +0100
London Underground Central Line to close from 6pm TODAY
Transport for London has confirmed that the Central Line will close this evening.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 13:24:55 +0100
Calls made for temporary crossing near East Croydon station
Calls for a temporary crossing near East Croydon Station have been made after locals are forced to “play chicken” with oncoming cars.

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 10:01:00 +0100
Kids go free at West End shows this summer-How to get tickets
The Kids Week campaign returns this summer and you can get tickets now.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 09:24:48 +0100
Bruce Springsteen fans slams Ticketmaster for 'Horrific' ticket process
The iconic singer's tickets went on sale today for his UK tour, but fans are not happy with ticket prices and process.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 21:00:00 +0100
BBC Eastenders cast Jade Goody's son Bobby Brazier for new Freddie Slater role
Bobby will portray Freddie Slater, son of Maureen “Little Mo” Slater.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 11:19:55 +0100
Asda launches new money saving hub to help parents with the cost of living
As the cost of living continues to affect families across the UK, Asda has launched a new online money-saving advice hub.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 09:27:43 +0100
Asda reveals 2022 Christmas food range with 740 items - See the full range
Asda has revealed its 2022 Christmas food range during the same week as a heatwave.

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 16:20:46 +0100
Crystal Palace reaffirms pledge to redevelop Selhurst Park but must tweak plans
Crystal Palace have reiterated their commitment to redeveloping Selhurst Park but have been forced to provide further information and make minor adjustments to their original plans.

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 14:21:35 +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 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 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 14:02:13 +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 13:28:57 +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 12:19:34 +0100
Battersea London dogs looking for their forever homes
Battersea has a host of dogs that need rehoming.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 15:30:41 +0100
London weather: Major incident declared as fires surge in London
As record temperatures are recorded, a major incident has been declared in the capital due to fires.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 15:10:03 +0100
Met Office London weather forecast hour-by-hour
Scorching temperatures have hit south London today – and The Met Office has issued its first ever red extreme heat warning.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 14:58:26 +0100
Missing Harlem Woodcock last seen in Croydon
A missing 15-year-old boy was last seen in Croydon.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 13:46:46 +0100
Dog owners warned of toxic algae after dog became ill in Richmond
London dog owners have been warned of toxic algae in pounds after dog became seriously ill.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 12:37:43 +0100
Met Office records highest temperatures in Surrey and south London
The highest recorded temperatures in the country today have been in Surrey and south London.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 10:48:52 +0100
Met Office weather warning: thunderstorms forecast for London
Heavy showers and thunder to bring disruption to the region on Wednesday afternoon.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 09:28:30 +0100
Southwark school agrees to not exclude children for bad behaviour
The secondary school have agreed to keep disruptive children unless they put others at risk.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 08:11:48 +0100
London Underground Service: Disruption continues as heatwave peaks
Check to see the Tube service this morning.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Government reveals unclaimed estates in Dartford for July
You could be entitled to a share of a deceased relative’s property if you are related. 

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
London weather: Met Office announces the hottest time on Tuesday
Ahead of the extreme weather and temperatures we've looked at the hour-by-hour forecast so you can get ready for the heat. 

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 13:06:12 +0100
Met Office reveals UK temperature hits 40C as hottest temperature ever recorded
For the first time ever the UK temperature has exceeded 40 degrees Celsius as Heathrow reported a temperature of 40.2 at 12:50pm on Tuesday, July 19.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 08:25:26 +0100
Heatwave sparks urgent warning to anyone with an iPhone or an Android mobile phone
Uswitch shared guidance with mobile phone users to stop their devices overheating in the current heatwave.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 08:01:41 +0100
Cost of living: Wages lagging heavily behind inflation
Wages continue to lag behind inflation in the UK, as the cost of living crisis worsens

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 09:08:56 +0100
Heatwave: South London facing 'hottest day on record' - recap
South London is facing a heatwave today with the Met Office issuing a red alert for "extreme heat"

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 09:23:44 +0100
London ‘will be hotter than Caribbean and Sahara’ amid emergency alert
London is predicted to be hotter than the Caribbean, the Western Sahara and popular holiday destinations in Europe as temperatures soar.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 08:28:58 +0100
London Underground Service: Major lines disrupted as temperatures soar
Check to see the Tube service this morning.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Re-engage: South London tea party hosts desperately needed
A charity whose volunteers host tea parties for the elderly is desperately appealing for more South London members.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0100
London weather: Met Office announces the hottest time on Monday
Ahead of the extreme weather and temperatures we've looked at the hour-by-hour forecast so you can get ready for the heat. 

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 10:17:23 +0100
Met Office reveals what causes heatwaves
This week parts of the UK are set to be hit with soaring temperatures as a shocking heatwave causes the mercury to rise.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 09:13:15 +0100
Met Office warning to anybody working from home amid '40C' heatwave 'emergency'
The rise in temperatures has forced the UK Health Security Agency to issue a level 4 heat-health alert



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