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Mon, 25 Jul 2022 09:42:49 +0100
Gallions Reach Park fire: Three hectares grass damaged
Three hectares of grass in Thamesmead have been damaged by a fire.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 09:31:47 +0100
Barcombe Avenue Streatham Hill: Man robbed at knifepoint
Police have released images of four men they want to find in connection with a robbery in Streatham Hill.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 08:45:06 +0100
RAF veteran from Blackheath calls for support after cancer diagnosis
A veteran discharged from the RAF for being gay has called on the Government to urgently reinstate his military pension after he was diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 08:05:16 +0100
Man dies after shooting near Wood Green station
A man has died after a shooting near a tube station.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Greenwich’s best and worst GP surgeries according to patient survey
The GP Patient Survey has revealed how doctor’s surgeries in Greenwich were rated for 2022.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Lewisham charity launches cost of living appeal
A Lewisham-based charity has launched a crisis appeal after revealing that around one in four households in Lewisham are now affected by food and fuel poverty.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Lambeth man fined £120 for stealing £3,000 bike in Catford
A man has been fined £120 in court after stealing a bike worth £3,000 in Catford.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 06:49:01 +0100
Calls to trafficking helplines increase 20 per cent following Mo Farah documentary
Calls to a trafficking charity, Unseen UK, have risen 20% since Sir Mo Farah revealed in a documentary that he was trafficked to the UK as a child.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Airport staff shortage concerns as two in five workers ‘thinking about quitting’
The news comes amid an air travel crisis which has seen thousands of flights cancelled and many passengers forced to wait for several hours

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 18:51:00 +0100
Wild Things: The worst year ever for butterfly numbers
Our Wild Things columnist Eric Brown explains how in just 15 minutes you can make a significant contribution to wildlife knowledge by recording butterfly sightings..

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 16:52:44 +0100
Beckenham Community
Saturday's Ziggy Stardust family fun day event on Beckenham Green was as exciting and colourful as if the man himself had been there!

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 14:29:08 +0100
Firefighters battling Rammey Marsh grass fire in Enfield
London Fire Brigade has 100 firefighters battling a fire "the size of four football pitches" after multiple grass fires have broken out this weekend.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 13:06:57 +0100
Missing Borehamwood man found
A man reported missing from Borehamwood has been found.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 12:59:12 +0100
Dartford man missing from Darenth Valley Hospital
Police are concerned for a man with a head injury who is missing from Dartford.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 12:49:59 +0100
Penge tunnel: Track replacement stops Beckenham trains
Some Bromley trains will not be running for nine days due to track replacement works in Penge tunnel.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 11:41:29 +0100
St John’s C of E Primary School raise £7,000 at summer fair
A school has raised over £7,000 towards a kitchen project to provide healthy home cooked meals for students, through its annual summer fair.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 11:08:37 +0100
Murder probe after shooting in Cheney Row Park, Walthamstow
A murder investigation has been launched after a man was shot dead in a “reckless act of violence” at a gathering.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 10:28:46 +0100
Blackheath RAF veteran discharged for being gay needs support
A veteran from Blackheath discharged from the RAF for being gay has called on the Government to urgently reinstate his military pension after he was diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Century old view of Loughton church celebrating 150th year
Loughton High Road c1905 with St Mary Church built in 1872 and now celebrating its 150th year.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bexley’s best and worst GP surgeries according to patient survey
The GP Patient Survey has revealed how doctor’s surgeries in Bexley were rated for 2022.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Take a look inside this £2.5 million Tudor Style home in Bromley on Rightmove
This six-bedroom detached home has a large garden and is chain free.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Government reveals unclaimed estates in Greenwich for July
You could be entitled to a share of a deceased relative’s property if you are related. 

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Best 10 restaurants near Lewisham Market according to Trip Advisor
Looking to eat out in Lewisham?

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Cheapest petrol stations in south east London as fuel prices set to fall 
DRIVERS in south east London could finally see a reduction in the amount it costs to fill up their vehicles, as fuel prices are set to drop.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Rat-infested Brazacus Point Cafe in Wimbledon shut down
A rat infested café in South Wimbledon has been shut down to protect locals from food poisoning and Weil’s disease.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Dartford seller lists feet pictures for sale on Facebook Marketplace 
You can find many items for sale on a range of websites and Facebook Marketplace is one of them.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 15:08:26 +0100
Man, 85, missing from Lewisham
An 85-year-old man is missing from his home in Lewisham.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 14:40:07 +0100
New Island Poké restaurant opening in Wimbledon
A traditional Hawaiian poké restaurant is opening in Wimbledon, bringing a taste of Island life to south west London.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 12:33:40 +0100
Police concerned for missing man last seen in Wandsworth
Police are concerned for the welfare of a missing man last seen in Wandsworth.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Leytonstone mansion once home to Charringtons brewery family
Until the 19th century Leytonstone’s rural character with forest, marshes, farmland and market gardens attracted wealthy city merchants and businessmen who built large mansions within extensive grounds. Many are long-since demolished, their grounds...

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Queen Elizabeth hotel in Chingford that replaced east London inn
Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Chingford c1915. This is thought to have been built by Loughton architect Edmond Egan around 1900 to replace the previous inn (far left) dating back to at least 1862 when it was occupied by beer retailer, Joseph Long.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Rules on drinking alcohol tightened after fatal stabbing at football club ground
Rules for drinking at a football club have been tightened following a fatal stabbing at an unlicensed event last month.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bexley's best bars according to TripAdvisor
Check out the best bars in Bexley.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Support for Wandsworth GP surgery under special measures
South Londoners have thrown their support behind a GP surgery under special measures, claiming it was “hit by the Covid pandemic like a tsunami”.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Ban on public drinking could be expanded in Merton
A ban on public drinking could be expanded to more Merton neighbourhoods in a bid to curb anti-social behaviour.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon pensioners 'struggled to leave home since November' because of broken lift
Croydon pensioners say they have struggled to leave their homes since November because a broken lift hasn’t been fixed.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Government reveals unclaimed estates in Lewisham for July
You could be entitled to a share of a deceased relative’s property if you are related. 

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Welling man fined after Eltham drink drive
A man from Welling has been fined more than £1,200 after admitting to drink driving in Eltham.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Met Office weekend weather forecast for London: More sun
London will see a return of cooler weather this weekend but will still see a sunny end to the week, according to the Met Office forecast.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bromley’s best and worst GP surgeries according to patient survey
The GP Patient Survey has revealed how doctor’s surgeries in Bromley were rated for 2022.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 00:05:00 +0100
Blue Light Card reveals summer discounts on Alton Towers, Cadbury World and more
Blue Light Card has revealed its summer discounts and members can save money on days out in the West Midlands.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 00:05:00 +0100
What's in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Sunday, July 24
Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Sunday, July 24.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 00:05:00 +0100
RAC issues warning to drivers over UK roads this weekend
Motorists have been issued a warning before heading out in the car this weekend.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 00:05:00 +0100
When is the final episode of Love Island 2022 airing?
After several weeks on air the final episode of Love Island 2022 is within touching distance

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 00:05:00 +0100
100 rarest baby names in the UK revealed
The rarest baby names in the UK have been revealed.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 00:05:00 +0100
Email scam warning issued across the UK and tips to help you avoid the phishing attacks
The latest phishing scam is likely to hit the UK over "the coming months".

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 00:05:00 +0100
Facebook announces new trial for major changes affecting its users
The social media giant could be updated with a new feature shortly.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 00:05:00 +0100
How often you should be cleaning these kitchen items from your kettle to the kitchen sink
How often should we be cleaning inside the kettle? The toaster? The microwave? The answer will shock you...

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 09:55:05 +0100
HMRC pension error leaves thousands across the UK owed more than £3,000
Based on average calculations it means each person could be owed £3,363 but experts warn the total could actually be even higher.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Lewisham midwife to return to work after contributing to newborn baby's death
A South London midwife has been allowed to return to work after her past failings contributed to the death of a newborn baby.



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