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Wed, 17 Aug 2022 09:17:27 +0100
Thames Water hosepipe ban date confirmed for London
Thames Water, which supplies 15 million people, will put a hosepipe ban in place next week.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Is the Elizabeth Line running during August strikes?
See if the Crossrail line is running as London Underground workers take strike action in August 2022.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 05:05:00 +0100
London Tube Strikes August: Everything you need to know
What lines are affected, how long the strikes are taking place, and more; everything you need to know ahead of the tube strikes this August.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 05:04:00 +0100
London Tube Strikes August: How to avoid chaos and get around London
Travel chaos is expected in the capital this week as national rail strikes, tube, overground and bus strikes take place.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 16:58:08 +0100
Thornton Heath gas explosion: Galpin’s Road residents to return home
Residents that were evacuated from Galpin’s Road after a suspected gas explosion in Thornton Heath will be able to return to their homes from tomorrow.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 15:51:54 +0100
Croydon Police launch appeal to find missing Bristol teen  
POLICE have launched an urgent appeal to help find a missing teenager from Bristol.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 15:24:53 +0100
Giant inflatable tentacles, a lizard and eyeballs pop up around Croydon - this is why
Giant inflatable tentacles, a lizard and eyeballs have popped up around Croydon.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 13:48:21 +0100
Crystal Palace releases revised documents on Selhurst Park expansion plans
Crystal Palace Football Club has released 40 revised documents as its plans to expand Selhurst Park.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 12:20:47 +0100
Garage Nation Festival Croydon causes anger with neighbours
Croydon residents are frustrated after partygoers parked in front of their driveways and urinated in gardens as thousands of people descended on their local park for a two-day festival.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 12:29:01 +0100
Owami Davies could be in Croydon area and needing help, say police
POLICE are continuing to appeal for help in finding missing Owami Davies.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 09:31:16 +0100
Thornton Heath explosion: Gas company donates to help residents
The gas company which supplies the south London street where an explosion killed a child last week has donated £500,000 to support evacuated residents.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 05:05:00 +0100
Coldplay at Wembley Stadium: Support acts, tickets, door times and more
For six nights Coldplay will be performing at the iconic Wembley Stadium and we have everything you need to know from door times to support acts.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 18:29:01 +0100
First monkeypox dog case diagnosed as pet owners warned after first suspected case
A dog has been diagnosed with monkeypox as pet owners are warned over the first suspected human-pet transmission.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 12:33:00 +0100
Andrew Tate Big Brother: White Ribbon calls on TikTok to remove kickboxer from platform
Andrew Tate's videos have been described as “extremely misogynistic” that could have “concerning” long term effects.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:01:00 +0100
BBC Eastenders star Rose Ayling-Ellis unveils first Barbie doll with hearing aids
The Barbie Fashionistas line is available in the UK from Thursday.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 17:27:18 +0100
Thornton Heath gas explosion: What we know so far
Today marks one week since a suspected gas explosion killed a four-year-old girl in Thornton Heath.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 15:00:55 +0100
Thornton Heath gas explosion: Galpin's Road residents unable to return home
Residents of a south London street where a suspected gas explosion killed a child seven days ago are angry that they still have not been told when they can return, with many unable to access medicine.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 14:26:25 +0100
London hosepipe ban to come within days as 15 million customers impacted
Thames Water will ban the use of hosepipes and unnecessary water use within days.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 12:09:23 +0100
Croydon house fire: Three injured in South Norwood blaze
Three women were treated at the scene by paramedics after escaping a late-night house fire in Croydon.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 10:51:09 +0100
London Met Office weather: Yellow warning issued for thunderstorms
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for much of England and Wales, including London.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 08:20:16 +0100
Cost of living: Train ticket price rise will be below inflation rate
A DfT spokesperson said the increase, which usually comes in effect in January, will be delayed until March

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 14:37:37 +0100
New Norbury KFC restaurant opens its doors
A new KFC restaurant in Norbury has recently opened its doors, bringing 20 jobs to the local area.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 11:52:46 +0100
Steven Morris has connections to Sutton, Epsom, Worcester Park, and West Ewell
POLICE have revealed an image of a man wanted in connection with a series of offences and have warned the public not to approach him but to call 999.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 11:03:31 +0100
Silver Lane Croydon: Man taken to hospital after house fire
A man who suffered from smoke inhalation and burns has been taken to hospital after a fire broke out inside a house in Croydon.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 10:29:12 +0100
Appeal to find Croydon man with Alzheimer’s
Police are worried for the welfare of a missing man from Croydon.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 09:26:41 +0100
Thornton Heath residents to return home after explosion
Residents evacuated after a gas explosion in south London which killed a four-year-old girl are being allowed to return to their homes.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 05:05:00 +0100
London Met Office weather: Extreme heat continues across the region
The last few weeks have seen heat, sweat and dryness across London, with the Met Office placing another warning for extreme heat in the region, seeing hot temperatures continue.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
London Underground: Why I won’t be taking the Northern Line again this summer
When I was younger, I always envisioned my idea of hell to be a burning pit of fire, riddled with monsters and demons who torture you with pitch forks and daggers at any given minute.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 12:39:44 +0100
Croydon Centrale evacuation after fire: Recap
A shopping centre in Croydon has been evacuated after a car fire.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 15:36:33 +0100
Beat the Heat 2022: How to cope in the hot weather
What is the official guidance on how to stay cool in this August heatwave?

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 15:21:53 +0100
Centrale Croydon shopping centre car park fire: Person in hospital
A PERSON is in hospital and 150 others were evacuated after a car fire at a shopping centre in Croydon.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 13:53:00 +0100
London officially in drought as heatwave continues
Thames Water has said that it will be implementing a hosepipe ban in the coming weeks.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 13:41:58 +0100
Drought areas UK: Is there a ban in London?
Four days of extreme heat are in full swing in London and now drought has been declared in parts of England.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 12:07:46 +0100
Man in court over man, 59, found collapsed in south Norwood
A 23-year-old man has appeared at the Old Bailey accused of killing a man who was found collapsed in the street.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 11:42:15 +0100
Second man charged after body found in South Norwood
A second man has been charged with murder and another has been arrested after police discovered a body in a Croydon street.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 09:44:24 +0100
Anger at gas company following Thornton Heath explosion
Residents forced to evacuate from their homes following a fatal explosion in south London have claimed the local gas provider “has blood on their hands”.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 08:17:13 +0100
London Tube closures August 12 weekend: See the full list
Check the London Underground services this weekend before heading out this weekend.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 17:28:55 +0100
Croydon gas explosion which killed girl ‘an accident waiting to happen’
A suspected gas explosion in a London suburb that killed a four-year-old girl was “an accident waiting to happen”, neighbours have said.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 15:28:48 +0100
Thornton Heath gas explosion: Girl who died pictured
The four-year-old girl who died in a gas explosion in Thornton Heath has been pictured for the first time.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 13:23:28 +0100
Second man arested after body found in South Norwood
A second man has been arrested after a body was discovered in South Norwood.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 11:16:49 +0100
Thornton Heath house explosion victim named as Sahara Salman
POLICE have confirmed the name of a victim who was killed after a house explosion in Thornton Heath.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 11:05:16 +0100
London Fire Brigade says they dealt with 340 fires in first week of August
The brigade has said that London grass is "tinderbox dry".

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 10:58:00 +0100
Nature Notes: An afternoon in the park
'THE lark ascending' by Ralph Vaughan Williams is one of Britain's favourite pieces of classical music, always within the top ten of the classical list and rightly so.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 10:45:02 +0100
Travelodge London is looking to fill over 170 jobs – find out how you can apply
Travelodge is today launching a nationwide recruitment drive, with 170 positions to be filled in London.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 09:10:00 +0100
Thornton Heath gas explosion: Mother asks why problem was ‘neglected’
The mother of a four-year-old girl who died in a gas explosion in south London has paid tribute to her “amazing” daughter and questioned why the “gas problem has been neglected for such a long time”.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 05:31:00 +0100
Coldplay at Wembley Stadium: Bag Policy and banned items
Coldplay is heading to Wembley Stadium and we have the full list of all items that you can't bring into the venue.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Met Office London weather forecast amid extreme heat warning
The Met Office has issued an amber extreme heat warning with temperatures expected to hit more than 30 degrees.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 09:32:53 +0100
BBC Strictly Come Dancing pair Maisie Smith and Max George spotted 'kissing' on holiday
They were reportedly spotted snogging in the pool of a £1,000 a night hotel in Mallorca as the pair’s romance becomes public.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 10:18:30 +0100
McDonald's Monopoly 2022: When does it start?
The long-awaited game returns to McDonald's nationwide and it's not long to wait.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 17:27:23 +0100
Ex doctor jailed after sexual offences in Croydon, Sydenham and Wales
A former doctor has been sentenced to prison after being convicted of a series of non-recent sexual offences over an 11-year period.



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