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Thu, 04 Aug 2022 10:02:42 +0100
Dartford Heath: Firefighters tackle grass fire  
Firefighters have tackled a huge grass fire in Dartford Heath.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 09:45:20 +0100
Man found dead near to Aldi Crayford store
A man has been found dead near to an Aldi store in Crayford.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 09:24:26 +0100
Marks & Spencer, Aldi and Co-op stop selling disposable BBQs over wildfire risk
Supermarkets have stopped selling disposable BBQs amid a warning for the London Frie Brigade.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 09:24:11 +0100
Orpington High Street fight: Teenage boy arrested
A TEENAGE boy has been arrested after a fight broke out between youths in Orpington High Street.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 09:28:49 +0100
Lewisham station stabbing: Man taken to hospital  
A MAN has been taken to hospital after a stabbing at Lewisham station.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 08:45:14 +0100
Sadiq Khan faces legal action over police access to ULEZ camera
Campaigners against the expansion accused the Mayor of promoting " a huge increase in surveillance of Londoners".

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 05:05:00 +0100
Greenwich house prices: Average house prices fall by £2,000
The latest data from the government department reveals that in May 2022 average house prices in Greenwich reached £419,437.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Eltham man fined after speeding down A20 Sidcup Bypass
A man from Eltham has been ordered to pay £475 after driving at 100mph down a dual carriage way in Sidcup.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Netflix Stranger Things star Kate Bush from Welling’s success
A legendary singer-songwriter from Welling in Bexleyheath has “risen from the ashes” as she is currently enjoying the comeback of a song she released 37 years ago.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 09:59:19 +0100
Archie Battersbee's family in last-ditch bid to let 12-year-old ‘die with dignity'
Archie’s treatment is due to be withdrawn at 11am on Thursday.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 07:23:18 +0100
HPV vaccine could help women with pre-cancerous cells
Women who have pre-cancerous cells on their cervix may benefit from the HPV vaccine, a new study has suggested.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 16:39:26 +0100
Morrisons joins Asda and Tesco in cutting fuel prices with average savings of 6p a litre
Morrisons has taken the decision to cut fuel prices amid the cost of living crisis.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 21:03:15 +0100
Eltham High Street stabbing: Teenage boy taken to hospital 
A TEENAGE boy has been taken to hospital after a stabbing in Eltham.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 17:13:50 +0100
Ex-Met chief Cressida Dick ‘may have breached standards in Daniel Morgan case’
Former Metropolitan Police commissioner Dame Cressida Dick may have breached the standards of professional behaviour in relation to the case of murdered private investigator Daniel Morgan, a review has found.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 17:14:53 +0100
Mum of Owami Davies pleads for missing daughter to come home
The mum of a missing student nurse says she wants her daughter to “return home safe” and urged members of the public to contact the police if she is seen.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 16:47:41 +0100
M11 arrest after Mercedes driven "erratically"
Police arrested a man after a Mercedes was allegedly seen driving “erratically” near Epping.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 16:55:18 +0100
Ibis London Greenwich: Man arrested after staff member assaulted
A man has been arrested after a member of staff was assaulted by a guest at a hotel in Greenwich.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 15:48:08 +0100
Stockwell Street Greenwich: Emergency services flock to scene  
A MAJOR emergency service presence has been seen attending an incident in Greenwich.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 16:34:09 +0100
Derby Road West Croydon: CCTV released in Owami Davies search
Police have released new CCTV images and footage of Owami Davies on the night she was last seen in West Croydon.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 15:10:00 +0100
Hendon FC calls for gambling advertising ban in football
Hendon FC is calling for a ban on all gambling advertising and sponsorship in football.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 15:00:00 +0100
Spotify hit Barnet singer told background was 'too boring'
A Barnet singer, whose tracks have more than half a million streams on Spotify has spoken about her new release and difficulties launching her career in Barnet.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 14:47:59 +0100
Wandsworth: Drugs seized in Clapham Junction raid
Officers seized a huge amount of NOS along with a knife during a raid in Clapham Junction yesterday.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 15:05:45 +0100
Missing Bromley boy has links to Wandsworth and Sutton
Police are continuing to appeal for help in finding a missing boy from Bromley.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 13:45:46 +0100
Derby Road West Croydon: Police scene in search for Owami Davies
Police have taped a property in West Croydon on the same road a missing student nurse was last seen on.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 13:00:00 +0100
Potters Bar Foodbank now providing home delivery service
Potters Bar Foodbank is now providing a delivery service for people unable to travel to the centre.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 12:36:41 +0100
Lodger accused of killing 78-year-old landlord in Bermondsey
A man declared he was “not a murderer” when he appeared at the Old Bailey accused of killing his 78-year-old landlord.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 12:07:06 +0100
Hunt for Audi Q2 suspects after watch robberies in south London
POLICE have launched an appeal following a series of "high value" watch robberies in south London.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 11:38:21 +0100
 Lowfield Street Dartford: Derelict building fire  
Firefighters have tackled a derelict building fire in Dartford.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 11:07:59 +0100
Third man arrested in Owami Davies missing person investigation
A third man has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of a student nurse - last seen in West Croydon.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 10:37:07 +0100
Missing Lewisham woman has links to Catford and Rushey Green
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing woman from Lewisham.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 10:30:00 +0100
London Zoo goes viral over 'shocking' crocodile display
A new display at London Zoo has shocked visitors after putting animal rights at the forefront.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 10:32:05 +0100
Grove Road Bexleyheath: Arrest made after cannabis factory found
A MAN has been arrested after a cannabis factory was discovered in Bexleyheath.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 10:26:33 +0100
Eltham Palace Road: Man detained after disturbance  
A MAN has been detained under the Mental Health Act after a disturbance in Eltham.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 10:22:00 +0100
Teenager in life-threatening condition after Watling Park assault
A teenager is in a life-threatening condition in hospital after he was attacked in a park.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 10:21:52 +0100
Man left with broken eye socket after Walthamstow mugging
A man was beaten unconscious after he refused to hand his phone and wallet over to a robber.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 09:35:42 +0100
London Overground and Tube workers to strike on the same day
Staff on the London Overground and Underground will walk out later this month.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 09:24:48 +0100
South East Water announces hosepipe ban for Kent
A second hosepipe ban will come into force following the extreme weather in which parts of England had their driest July since records began.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 05:05:00 +0100
Lewisham house prices: Average house prices rise by £2,000
The latest data from the government department reveals that in May 2022 average house prices in Lewisham reached £452,677.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 05:05:00 +0100
Most famous person from South East London revealed in new interactive map
A new interactive map has revealed the most notable person from South East London- but do you agree?

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Wandsworth prison criticised in damning report
Inmates at a South London prison plagued by violence and overcrowding are locked in their cells for 22 hours a day, a damning report has found.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Marks and Spencer could be coming to Crystal Palace
Work on a long-awaited retail and homes development, including a Marks and Spencer, could finally get underway in Crystal Palace this year.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
The Sultan Wimbledon to have its licence reviewed
Neighbours of a South London pub said it is like drinkers are “in their front rooms” after a new outdoor seating area was created.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 14:55:16 +0100
Love Island arrive home: ITV stars land in UK after summer of love
ITV has also announced there will be two series of Love Island in 2023.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 12:25:59 +0100
Study questions belief that women live longer than men
Although men have a lower life expectancy than women, men have a “substantial chance of outliving females”, the study claims

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 12:13:39 +0100
'Irresponsible' Coral and Wolf Gold gambling ads banned
The ads were for the bookmaker Coral and the mobile casino game Wolf Gold

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 12:12:00 +0100
Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's failing to cut petrol prices by enough, RAC warn
The “big four” supermarkets – Tesco, Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s – have been facing criticism for failing to reduce their prices

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 12:07:40 +0100
Warning to holidaymakers in Spain as new law passed and heat alert issued
Intense heat is expected to hit in nine of Spain’s provinces this week, with temperatures set to rise above 42C

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 12:05:18 +0100
Lloyds bank issues urgent scam warning to Premier League, EFL and SPL fans
The Premier League returns this weekend after the EFL and SPL got underway last week.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 12:04:15 +0100
BBC Eastenders and Blue star Lee Ryan arrested after 'going crazy' on BA flight
The flight was said to have been disrupted for 20 minutes after the star refused to sit back down in his seat.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 12:02:03 +0100
HMRC urges married couples to check if they're eligible for £250 cash boost - how to claim
Married couples or people in civil partnerships can share their personal tax allowances.



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