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Tue, 26 Jul 2022 09:50:23 +0100
Blenheim Road Raynes Park: Man dies in hospital after care home fire
A man has died after a fire broke out at a care home in Raynes Park.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 09:24:53 +0100
House fire in Bexleyheath destroys neighbours shed
AN outbuilding has been destroyed after a house fire in Bexleyheath.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bromley Ford Transit driver fined after drink drive  
THE driver of a Ford Transit has been fined almost £1,500 after admitting to drink driving in Bromley.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Lewisham’s best and worst GP surgeries according to patient survey
The GP Patient Survey has revealed how doctor’s surgeries in Lewisham were rated for 2022.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Southwark man fined in court after Waitrose and Sainsbury’s thefts
A man who stole more than £400 worth of alcohol from a Waitrose store in Bromley and a Sainsburys store in Forest Hill has faced court.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 04:30:00 +0100
DVLA law change to speed up licence applications in the UK
Major changes to driving licence law will speed up DVLA backlog of applications in the UK.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 09:49:25 +0100
Amazon Prime Video subscription to increase for UK viewers in September
Amazon said it will increase the price of Prime from £7.99 each month to £8.99 from September 15 for new customers, or on the date of the customer’s next renewal.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 09:48:16 +0100
Only eating in the day could help type-2 diabetics blood sugar levels
A study from the Netherlands found a time-restricted eating (TRE) protocol can counteract the negative effects of eating throughout the day.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 09:36:48 +0100
Martin Lewis issues two-month warning to UK households amid 'horrendous' energy price hike
The Money Saving Expert founder shared the message ahead of a further increase in energy bills expected this winter.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 09:34:41 +0100
Brits heading to Spain face proving they can spend £85 a day in new rule
Brits entering Spain may have to follow new entry requirements and prove that they can afford their stay.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 09:33:23 +0100
Aldi staff to get payrise due to cost of living crisis
Aldi staff will get their second payrise of the year to help with the ongoing cost of living crisis

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 07:46:21 +0100
Southern Co-op receives complaints over 'Orwellian' facial recognition system
The group said the independent grocery chain had installed the surveillance technology in 35 stores across southern England

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 16:13:03 +0100
Olron Crescent Bexleyheath house fire: Recap
Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters have been called to a house fire on Olron Crescent in Bexleyheath.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 17:50:00 +0100
‘Wicked’ predator jailed for life for murdering woman in shipping container
A “wicked” predator who beat a vulnerable young woman to death in a converted shipping container and buried her body in woods has been jailed for life.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 17:30:00 +0100
Man fatally shot at Walthamstow gathering named by police
A 28-year-old who was fatally shot a gathering in east London has been named as local man Sam Brown.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 17:21:48 +0100
Empty Epping Forest office block could become flats
An office block in an Essex town which has laid empty for more than a year could be turned into flats.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 16:37:02 +0100
'Woeful reduction' in Barnet early help services spending
A senior Barnet councillor has called for more government investment after a report showed a major reduction in spending on early help services for young people.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 16:54:53 +0100
Man wanted after sexual assault at Merton Road bus stop
A man is wanted by police in connection with the sexual assault of a 14-year-old at a bus stop in Merton.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 16:10:05 +0100
Queen’s Gardens Croydon reopens after two years
Historic gardens in Croydon town centre have finally reopened to the public after being closed for more than two years.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 16:04:19 +0100
New emergency south London hospital to be built in 2027
A new emergency hospital in South London won’t be built until at least 2027, two years later than expected.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 15:59:07 +0100
Brockley station: Emergency services at crash
Police and ambulance crews have been pictured near to Brockley station this afternoon following an incident.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 15:40:46 +0100
Sainsbury's Tooting Broadway fight leaves man injured
A man has been left with injuries which could potentially be life-changing after a fight in Tooting.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 14:31:48 +0100
Wandsworth 4x4 driver accused of crashing into pupils and parents
A 4×4 being driven by a mother-of-two appeared to speed up before hitting a group of children outside a primary school, a court has heard.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 14:12:05 +0100
Man spared jail over racist comment on Jadon Sancho’s Instagram after Euro final
A man has avoided jail after posting a racist comment on England football player Jadon Sancho’s Instagram account following the Euro 2020 final.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 13:07:13 +0100
Plumstead boy said ‘please don’t kill me’ as mum drowned him
A four-year-old boy said “mummy, please don’t kill me” as his mentally ill mother drowned him, a court has heard.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 12:36:35 +0100
Family of Afghan boy stranded in France condemn Priti Patel
The family of an 11-year-old Afghan refugee stranded in France after being separated from his parents in the Kabul airport bombing has accused Priti Patel of making “false promises”.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 12:04:17 +0100
Brixton Road Lambeth stabbing: Teenager taken to hospital 
A TEENAGER has been taken to hospital after a stabbing in Brixton.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 11:59:03 +0100
Two teens arrested after suspected arson in Dartford
Two teenage boys have been arrested after a suspected arson to crops in Dartford.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 14:01:56 +0100
Call 999 if you see missing woman from Wandsworth
Police are concerned about the welfare of a missing woman from Wandsworth.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 11:44:38 +0100
Petition to extend Harrow Viewpoint car park opening hours
More than 2,000 residents have called for a notorious North West London car park to be open longer, despite it having a history of vandals setting off fires and blaring loud music late at night.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 11:55:02 +0100
Park Hall Road West Dulwich stabbing: Man taken to hospital  
A MAN in his 20s has been taken to hospital after a stabbing in West Dulwich.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 11:20:42 +0100
When live concerts set to return to The Standard in Walthamstow
It's five years ago this week since we reported that gigs were once again set to be played at a famous east London venue.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 11:15:35 +0100
BMW driver from Bexleyheath fined for Sidcup drink drive
The driver of a silver BMW sports car has been fined almost £600 after being caught drink driving in Sidcup.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 11:01:21 +0100
Loughton cyclist was part of London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony
The London Olympics started ten years ago this week and a cyclist from Loughton told us of his part in the "absolutely spectacular" opening ceremony.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 10:49:47 +0100
Gallions Reach Park Thamesmead: Grass fire  
SHOCKING footage shows a huge four-hour grass fire at a park in Thamesmead.

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 13:19:53 +0100
'Green jobs' at risk as TfL cuts cycling instructor funding
Hundreds of cycling instructors in London face losing their jobs as TfL has quietly axed funding for councils to deliver cycling training.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 13:16:55 +0100
Universal Credit and other benefit payments to increase DWP confirms
More than 30 million people in the UK will benefit from the increase to payments

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 12:13:21 +0100
Eurovision 2023: UK officially announced as host on behalf of Ukraine
PBC will work with the BBC to develop and implement the Ukrainian elements into next year’s show.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 11:13:47 +0100
Stacey Solomon issues wedding update to fans on Instagram as she marries Joe Swash
Stacey Solomon has taken her fans' advice as she prepares to get married to Joe Swash.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 11:05:41 +0100
TUI issues customers travel advice as rail strikes set to disrupt this month
Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) will walk out on Wednesday, July 27.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 10:59:13 +0100
Tesco launches free kids meal giveaway this summer
Children can eat free in Tesco Cafes all summer with their new Clubcard offer

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 10:32:23 +0100
Spotify Pet Playlist: What it is and how to create your own
Make your pet the paw-fest playlist with Spotify's new feature.

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.



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