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Fri, 05 Aug 2022 09:31:35 +0100
UK weather: Met Office issues update on 30C temperatures expected next week
It comes after Brits experienced a record-breaking 40C heatwave in July and hosepipe bans are issued across the country as a result.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 09:54:31 +0100
Deptford mum appeals for help in finding killers of son, 7
A mother of a seven-year-old who died in an arson attack has pleaded for help in finding her son’s killers four years on from the fatal “atrocious and dastardly” blaze.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 09:16:45 +0100
Volunteer helps drivers avoid London traffic camera fines
Drivers caught out by one of the borough’s most profitable traffic cameras are avoiding fines thanks to a total stranger wielding a little-known London law.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 09:04:00 +0100
Man charged with murder of Camilo Palacio in Haringey
A man has been charged with murder and six others will also appear in court following a shooting.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 08:05:00 +0100
Westlife at Wembley Stadium: Bag Policy and Banned items
Westlife is heading to Wembley Stadium and we have the full list of all items that you can't bring into the venue.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Westlife at Wembley Stadium: Everything you need to know
Westlife is heading to Wembley Stadium and we have everything you need to know from support acts to door times.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 07:22:18 +0100
London Tube closures August 5-7: See the full list
Check the London Underground services before heading out this weekend.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 06:34:00 +0100
Croydon residents feel like they live 'in prison' as lift breaks for months
Elderly Croydon residents feel like they live “in prison” as their lift has been broken for months.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 05:05:00 +0100
Dartford house prices: Average house prices fall by £1,000
The latest data from the government department reveals that in May 2022 average house prices in Dartford reached £348,908.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Sidcup electrician ‘flew across car bonnet’ in horror crash
AN ELECTRICIAN who flew across the bonnet of a car was left covered in blood after a crash in Sidcup.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Met Office south London weekend forecast: Hot sunshine
Londoners can look forward to warm, sunny weather this August weekend, according to the Met Office forecast.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 09:41:48 +0100
Love Island star Kem Cetinay 'traumatised' after horror crash which left one person dead
The 26-year-old who won the show in 2017 alongside Amber Davies was driving near Hornchurch.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 09:39:18 +0100
Tesco, Asda, Aldi, Sainsbury's Morrisons and Lidl customers issued £60 price hike warning
It comes months after Brits were warned to “brace themselves” for further price hikes.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 09:36:37 +0100
Cost of living payment: HMRC reveals when £362 will be paid into UK bank accounts
The payment is the first of two accumulating to £650 as part of government plans to help ease the cost of living crisis.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 09:34:35 +0100
Sarson's is offering hundreds of free fish and chips dinners every Friday in August
The cost of hundreds of fish and chip dinners will be reimbursed every Friday

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 11:09:39 +0100
Strictly Come Dancing 2022: Will Mellor is revealed as first contestant
The announcement for the first celebrity contestant was made on BBC Breakfast

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 11:08:36 +0100
Spain issues update as Brits warned over £85 per day rule for holidaymakers
Reports suggest Brits entering Spain may have to follow new entry requirements and prove that they can afford their stay.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 18:03:00 +0100
Fears planned Palmers Green Oktoberfest could pose safety risk
Plans to hold a German-themed beer festival in a Palmers Green park could pose a risk to public safety, a residents’ group has claimed.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 17:28:26 +0100
Motorcyclist dies after Watling Street crash
A motorcyclist has died at the scene following a crash this afternoon (August 4).

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 16:08:12 +0100
Missing Kent boy has links to Lewisham
A teenager who went missing almost a month ago has links to the Lewisham area.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 15:56:17 +0100
Police dog tracks down suspect in Dartford woodland after 120mph chase
A police dog helped tracked down a suspect in a Dartford woodland after a high-speed chase with officers.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 15:31:00 +0100
New Wood Green youth centre opens
A new youth centre where children and young adults can socialise and learn new skills has officially opened in Wood Green.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 15:10:00 +0100
Haringey Council must take 'urgent action' after 'repeated failings'
Haringey Council has been told by the Local Government Ombudsman to take “urgent action” to improve its complaint handling or risk making “repeated failings”.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 14:30:00 +0100
Nature Notes: The spread of the tiger moth
AT a time when we are deeply worried about the steep decline in our butterfly and moth populations, there is one scrap of good news and that concerns the Jersey tiger moth (pictured).

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 13:13:12 +0100
Parents urged to watch out for radicalisation signs during school holidays
Police are warning parents and carers to keep an eye out for signs of radicalisation during the school summer holiday.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 12:36:12 +0100
Fourth man arrested in Owami Davies missing person investigation 
A FOURTH man has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of a student nurse - last seen in West Croydon.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 12:35:35 +0100
Witnesses to Croydon stop and search urged to come forward
A police watchdog is appealing for witnesses to the mistaken stop and search of a 14-year-old black schoolboy who was bundled to the ground and handcuffed.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 10:53:08 +0100
The Holt Morden: Car crashes into wall
A car has crashed into a wall in Morden.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 10:01:24 +0100
Bakerloo: London Underground line could be extended to Kent
Towns on the edge of London in Kent might be able to get the tube into the capital.

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 20:37:53 +0100
Sir Keir Starmer breached MPs' Code of Conduct eight times, inquiry finds
An inquiry has revealed that Sir Keir Starmer has breached the MPs’ code of conduct on eight occasions.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 15:26:19 +0100
BBC Mock the Week host Dara O'Briain sends savage response as Andrew Neil slams show
The BBC announced this week that the hit comedy panel show will be cancelled after a 17-year run.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 12:46:17 +0100
Bank of England vote to raise interest rates to 1.75 per cent
Interest rates are now at their highest level since December 2008 after the biggest single rise since 1995

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 11:23:13 +0100
Prostate cancer messaging 'may be hampering early detection'
Urinary symptoms are not often an indicator of malignant tumours in the prostate

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 11:19:57 +0100
Cost of living; Which? call for VAT cut on 'essential' telecoms
Which? has urged the Government to reduce VAT on household telecoms bills to 5% in line with other essentials such as gas and electricity

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 11:14:26 +0100
Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday August 4
Here's some of the items you'll find in Aldi and Lidl middle aisles from Thursday, August 4, 2022.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 11:12:54 +0100
Gordon Ramsay TikTok: PETA condemns chef as "callous" as viral video sparks debate
A TikTok video posted by TV chef Gordon Ramsay has been making headlines and has been condemned by a leading animal rights organisation.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 11:11:01 +0100
Cost of living: Universal Credit cut for millions, charity warns
Despite cost-of-living support from the Department for Work and Pensions, everyone on Universal Credit is expected to experience a household cash deficit.

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.



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