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Sat, 06 Aug 2022 05:01:00 +0100
Bexley house prices: Average house prices rise by £4,000
The latest data from the government department reveals that in May 2022 average house prices in Bexley reached £396,992.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 05:01:00 +0100
Take a look inside this £400,000 unique home in Dartford on Rightmove
The two bed, semi-detached home has an impressive bar and is on sale now.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Met Office weather forecast for London: Hour-by-hour sun
The dry spell across the UK continues, as south Londoners are set to face highs of 25 degrees in some areas this weekend.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Greenwich: best boozers to visit in the sun
The sun is shining this weekend, and what better way to celebrate than to enjoy a cold beverage at a Greenwich pub Greenwich is a hotspot for boozers and delicious cuisines – with hidden gems scattered across the historical London area.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Things you could do in 1980s south east London that you can't do now
We saw News Shopper readers get a little nostalgic last week as we asked them to cast their minds back to the 80s.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
M&S plans to hire more than 130 staff at new Croydon store
Marks and Spencer has revealed plans to hire more than 130 staff at a huge new Croydon store.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
11 best places to eat in Bromley according to Tripadvisor reviews
Here are 11 of the best places to eat in Bromley according to Tripadvisor reviews.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Fight to save iconic Balham neon sign
South Londoners have thrown their support behind a mum-of-one fighting to save an iconic neon sign in Balham that welcomed locals home.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Fireaway pizza takeaway opens East Sheen store
A popular pizza takeaway chain opened its latest branch in East Sheen this week.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 00:05:00 +0100
Wandsworth house prices: Average house prices fall by £2,000
House prices in Wandsworth have gone down by an average of over £2,000 in the month of May, according to figures from the Land Registry.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 00:05:00 +0100
Croydon house prices: Average house prices rise by £1,000
The latest data from the government department reveals that in May 2022 average house prices in Croydon reached £419,335.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0100
'Privatisation of water and rail has been a disaster'
A recent report from the Environment Agency (EA) described the performance of nine water and sewerage companies as "shocking" when it comes to pollution.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 08:36:18 +0100
Rail passengers warned of fresh rail strike set to cause further disruption
Rail passengers are being warned of new disruption to services due to a planned strike by train drivers at nine companies.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 00:01:00 +0100
UK drivers face £5,000 fine for splashing pedestrians when it rains
According to the Road Traffic Act 1988 in reference to careless and inconsiderate driving, the law is clear.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 00:01:00 +0100
6 tips to help you save water amid hosepipe ban
Parts of England are facing a hosepipe ban after little rainfall and high temperatures in July.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 00:01:00 +0100
What's in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Sunday, August 7
Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Sunday, August 7.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Harry Potter: Test your knowledge with this magical Hogwarts quiz
Test your Harry Potter knowledge with five different rounds, from spells and potions to Hogwarts and creatures.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 00:01:00 +0100
£400 energy rebate: 500,000 UK renters could miss out on government support
Households will start receiving money off their energy bills from October, with the discount made in six instalments.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 00:01:00 +0100
BBC TV licence: Is it value for money? Work out how much it should cost you
A universal household levy could offer a viable alternative to the BBC licence fee, a new report has suggested.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Why do wasps follow you? How to avoid being chased by wasps this summer
During August and September wasps turn their attentions to sweet food making them much more of a nuisance.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0100
Why do wasps follow you? How to avoid being chased by wasps this summer
During August and September wasps turn their attentions to sweet food making them much more of a nuisance.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 15:35:07 +0100
Creek Road Greenwich shooting: Recap
Creek Road has been closed after a serious police incident between Greenwich Town Centre and Deptford.

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 13:00:43 +0100
Rishi Sunak brags about taking money away from 'deprived' areas for wealthy UK towns like
In the video from the new statesman, Sunak bragged about “changing funding formulas” to ensure areas like Tunbridge Wells get "funding they deserve".

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 19:14:45 +0100
Redbridge Council grants BIM’S fast food restaurant late licence
A fast food restaurant in Ilford Lane has finally won permission to open later - more than two years after its first attempt.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 17:22:31 +0100
Creek Road Greenwich shooting: Police firearms incident as man shot
Armed officers were sent to the scene of a “serious incident” where a police firearm was discharged and a man was shot.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 17:19:42 +0100
Man in court after woman falls to death near Wembley Stadium
A man has appeared in court accused of murdering his partner, who is believed to have fallen from a flat near Wembley Stadium.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 16:57:23 +0100
West Street Erith: Man taken to hospital with knife wounds
A man has been taken to hospital after he was found with stab wounds in Erith.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 16:23:00 +0100
Welsh Harp Environmental Education Centre could close due to loss of funding
An education centre where kids  are taught about protecting animals and plants is at risk of closure as no one wants to pay for its upkeep.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 16:09:52 +0100
Creek Road Greenwich shooting: Man taken to hospital
A person has been taken to hospital after a shooting in Greenwich - as armed police are on the scene.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 15:13:46 +0100
Westcombe Avenue Croydon: Garages destroyed by fire
Two garages have been destroyed after a fire broke out in Croydon earlier today.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 14:25:55 +0100
Bromley Council ordered to pay dad £3k over boy's education
Bromley Council has been ordered to pay a dad £3,600 after his son with special needs missed out on full-time education and support for several months.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 13:18:08 +0100
The most common reasons Essex pupils have been excluded
Persistent disruptive behaviour was the most common reason for permanent exclusions at state-funded schools in Essex between 2016/2017 and 2020/21 – but the numbers expelled for that have almost halved in those four years.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 12:58:42 +0100
Essex bus services will be better ‘with TfL-style system’
Bus services will improve if Essex gets the same powers similar to Transport for London, the leader of the county council has said.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 11:59:48 +0100
Man arrested after indecent exposure incident on Clapham Common
A man has been arrested after allegedly exposing himself on Clapham Common yesterday.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 11:34:00 +0100
Huge rave in Harlesden town centre shut down by 'party patrol'
A huge rave inside a barber’s in North West London was shut down after it was spotted by council officers carrying out ‘party patrols’.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 11:12:27 +0100
Southwark: Pictures released after Kings Head Yard stabbing
CCTV images have been released as police hunt for men in connection with a stabbing in Southwark.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 10:51:00 +0100
Harrow home that was hotspot for drugs and fighting is closed down
A nightmare home in Harrow that was a hotspot for drug use and people fighting has been shut down by the council following months of residents’ complaints.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 10:41:00 +0100
Harrow families terrorised by 'yobbos' afraid to leave homes
Families in a North West London street say they can’t leave their homes as “yobbos” terrorise the neighbourhood by throwing stones and ripping up gardens.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 10:22:33 +0100
Harlesden bar has licence suspended after customers attacked with sticks
A North West London bar has had its alcohol licence suspended for three months after complaints of late-night music and customers being attacked with sticks.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 09:35:10 +0100
'Sham' late-night party bid at Hainault shisha bar blocked
A suspected “sham” application to hold five days of late night parties at a Hainault shisha bar has been rejected by Redbridge’s licensing sub-committee.

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.



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