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Wed, 27 Jul 2022 08:07:59 +0100Are Tubes running today? See if the London Underground is affected by train strikes
National train strikes could create some delays in TfL services.
Wed, 27 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100Tesco thief jailed after assaulting police officer in Lewisham
A thief from Bromley has been jailed after assaulting an emergency worker while armed with a bread knife, and stealing alcohol from a Tesco store in Lewisham across three days.
Wed, 27 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100Lewisham landlords fined £8,000 after bathroom ceiling collapse
Two Lewisham landlords have been ordered to pay more than £4,000 each after they failed to repair a serious leak which caused their tenants’ bathroom ceiling to collapse.
Wed, 27 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100The Croft Day Nursery Bexleyheath rated inadequate by Ofsted
A nursery in Bexleyheath has been rated as “inadequate” after an inspection by Ofsted.
Wed, 27 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100Croydon fare dodger in court over £8 Southeastern train ticket
A train fare dodger from Croydon has been ordered to pay nearly £400 over a dodged £8 fare.
Wed, 27 Jul 2022 09:21:07 +0100BBC Eastenders tease huge episode with Peggy Mitchell, Ronnie, Roxie and Grant to return
Peggy Mitchell will once again take centre stage in Albert Square as the legendary character returns.
Wed, 27 Jul 2022 07:38:15 +0100Calls for more city parks to help improve children's lungs
The academics behind the study said their findings support the idea of families moving to greener areas.
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 18:03:52 +0100High Road closure in Loughton to open this week
A main road through Loughton that was closed for emergency repairs is due to reopen this week.
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 17:31:10 +0100Harlow paddling pools refilled after water shortage
Work refilling council paddling pools has begun after plans were delayed due to high demand for water.
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 17:31:22 +0100Bexley Council says no to ULEZ expansion
BEXLEY Council has said it is against potential plans for the expansion of the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) across south east London.
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 16:04:06 +0100Tamim Ian Habimana: Five on trial over Woolwich stab murder
A 15-year-old boy was killed in a “revenge” attack by a group of youths armed with a knife, an umbrella and a rounders bat, a court has heard.
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 15:57:51 +0100Take a look inside the new Gail's in Epping
A bakery chain has launched a new branch in Epping.
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 15:41:30 +0100CCTV appeal after Market Square fight in Harlow
Police have released CCTV images after a large fight in which two people were knocked unconscious.
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 15:35:26 +0100Roehampton University to close humanities courses which will see jobs axed
A south London university will close several humanities courses in a move which will see around 64 academic jobs axed.
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 15:29:10 +0100Planned road closures in Loughton and Waltham Abbey for roadworks
Motorists in Epping Forest may find their journeys disrupted due to temporary road closures for roadworks that are set to last up to three weeks.
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 15:23:45 +0100Bromley Council says no to ULEZ expansion
A Councillor from Bromley says the ULEZ expansion proposal is “wrong on every level” and encourages residents to respond to the Mayor of London’s ULEZ proposal.
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 15:09:48 +0100Criminal charges considered after man killed by falling tree
The Health and Safety Executive is considering criminal charges after a man was killed by a falling tree in a Walthamstow nature reserve.
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 15:06:58 +0100Morden Hill Park photos of disposable BBQ fire damage
New pictures have revealed the damage done to Morden Hall Park after a disposable BBQ fire tore through a huge area on Sunday evening.
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 14:58:34 +0100Bus drivers to protest against proposed TfL cuts
London bus drivers will stage a second protest against proposed TfL cuts to South West London services on Wednesday.
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 14:39:43 +0100Pamela Wheeler Thamesmead murder: Granddaughter speaks out
THE granddaughter of a pensioner who was murdered in her own home in Thamesmead during a burglary 10 years ago has spoken out.
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 14:28:52 +0100Abinger Grove Deptford stabbing: Man taken to hospital
A MAN in his 20s has been taken to hospital after a stabbing in Deptford.
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 13:39:03 +0100Battersea London dogs looking for their forever homes
Battersea has a host of dogs that need rehoming.
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 14:00:00 +0100Epping Forest charity 3Food4U thanks community groups for support
The largest emergency food agency in Epping Forest has again expressed its thanks to everyone in the community that has given their support following the break-in at its food storage units.
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 13:25:43 +0100Eltham High Street cigarette litterer fined in court
A woman from Kidbrooke has been ordered to pay more than £850 for dropping her cigarette on the ground in Eltham.
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 12:56:32 +0100Exchange Gardens Lambeth: Man taken to hospital after stabbing
A man has been taken to hospital after he was stabbed at a house in Lambeth.
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 12:33:43 +0100Olron Crescent Bexleyheath fire: Pictures from scene
SHOCKING pictures show the roof of a home damaged after a two-hour fire in Bexleyheath.
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 12:23:01 +0100Enfield man Kain Roomes shares cryptocurrency success
A cryptotrader from Enfield paid off his debts by swapping his £7,000 Rolex for Bitcoin – and is now worth £1.1 million.
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 11:36:18 +0100Chelsfield Lane Orpington: Man found unresponsive dies
A MAN in his 50s has died after being found unresponsive in Orpington.
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 11:23:05 +0100Woodville Road Thornton Heath stabbing: Two men taken to hospital
TWO men have been taken to hospital after a double stabbing in Thornton Heath.
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 10:56:39 +0100Delta Aquariid meteor shower: How to see shooting stars in London
The Delta Aquariid shower is active from mid-July to late August and it reaches its maximum this week.
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 10:08:35 +0100Police stop and search in Sidcup anti-social behaviour hotspots
Police have issued two fines to people after conducting a series of stop and searches in Sidcup.
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 09:50:23 +0100Blenheim 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 +0100House fire in Bexleyheath destroys neighbours shed
AN outbuilding has been destroyed after a house fire in Bexleyheath.
Wed, 27 Jul 2022 00:16:58 +0100Hertsmere set to form television and film partnership with Israel
A commitment to strengthen links between Hertsmere and Israel with a focus on the TV and film industry has been backed by councillors.
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100Bromley 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 +0100Southwark 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 05:00:00 +0100Lewisham’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 04:30:00 +0100DVLA 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 11:19:46 +0100The 34046 Braunton steam train is coming to London this week
The 34046 Braunton steam train is making the trip from London to Bath this week.
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 18:31:25 +0100TikTok Forest Question test: What is TikTok's latest relationship based quiz
You can test your relationship with the latest quiz to take over TikTok and here's how you can play it.
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 13:04:42 +0100Will we have a heatwave in August? Met Office says UK set for 'very hot' spells next month
The Met Office has predicted “very hot” spells for the UK in August.
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 10:13:02 +0100Long Covid symptoms: 8 new symptoms recognised in new study including hair loss
According to figures from the Office for National Statistics in June, two million people in the UK are suffering from long Covid.
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 09:27:40 +0100McDonald's adds four new items to menus as Halloumi Fries are finally added
The Taste of Spain and Cyprus has finally arrived in McDonald's nationwide.
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 09:49:25 +0100Amazon 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 +0100Only 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 +0100Martin 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 +0100Brits 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 +0100Aldi 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 +0100Southern 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 +0100Olron Crescent Bexleyheath house fire: Recap
Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters have been called to a house fire on Olron Crescent in Bexleyheath.