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Sun, 21 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0100The road in Loughton were little has changed in 112 years
Forest Road, Loughton c1910.
Sun, 21 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100Poundland Plumstead High Street branch to reopen after fire
POUNDLAND has confirmed that its branch in Plumstead will reopen after it was left damaged by a fire.
Sun, 21 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100Most peculiar things to buy on eBay in south London
You can find many peculiar items for sale on a range of websites and eBay is one of them.
Sun, 21 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100'My tips for A Level results students going to university – brace yourself'
AFTER receiving their A-level results yesterday, many students will be looking forward to starting university in September.
Sun, 21 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100Huge disruption set to hit Croydon tram services from next week
Huge disruption is set to hit tram services in Croydon from next week while repair work takes place on parts of the track.
Sun, 21 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100Best Sunday Roasts in Bexley
Sunday roasts are the highlight of the week for many of us.
Sat, 20 Aug 2022 17:37:03 +0100Norlington School and Sixth Form celebrates A-level results
Students at a Leyton school have scored top marks in their A Levels with over half receiving the top grades.
Sat, 20 Aug 2022 16:43:49 +0100Sutton woman found safe and well
UPDATE: She has been found safe and well
Sat, 20 Aug 2022 16:20:17 +0100Man stabbed to death on his mobility scooter described as ‘kind and gentle'
The family of 87-year-old Thomas O’Halloran, who was killed in a violent attack as he travelled on his mobility scooter in London, have spoken of their “complete numbness” following his death.
Sat, 20 Aug 2022 15:30:24 +0100Woolwich: The Courtyard shisha bar and restaurant fined
A restaurant and shisha bar in Woolwich has been fined after the council received several complaints about loud music late at night.
Sat, 20 Aug 2022 14:09:59 +0100Two vehicles seized after Bromley fly-tipping incidents
Two vehicles have been seized as part of ongoing fly-tip investigations after a series of incidents in Bromley.
Sat, 20 Aug 2022 12:08:45 +0100Dartford: Firefighters tackle Heath Lane fire
Eight fire engines tackled a grass fire on Dartford Heath yesterday.
Fri, 19 Aug 2022 14:34:27 +0100Plans for almost 1,000 homes next to St Ann’s Hospital
Plans have been drawn up to build almost 1,000 homes next to a Tottenham hospital.
Fri, 19 Aug 2022 17:08:58 +0100High Barnet Italian restaurant Le Rose granted late licence
An Italian restaurant due to open in High Barnet has won permission to sell alcohol until midnight during the week and 2am on Fridays and Saturdays.
Sat, 20 Aug 2022 11:34:31 +0100Videos show Chingford flash flooding
Flash flooding hit shocked residents of Highams Park for “the first time in sixty years” this week.
Sat, 20 Aug 2022 11:23:38 +0100Suspected Erith drug dealer arrested
A man has been arrested after discarding drugs and fleeing from officers when police asked him to stop the car.
Sat, 20 Aug 2022 10:38:46 +0100Erith: Two arrested after robbery at Slade Green station
Two men have been arrested after a robbery at a station in Erith.
Fri, 19 Aug 2022 17:17:53 +0100Kiss the Sky bar in Crouch End loses licence in court battle
A Crouch End bar has lost its licence to sell alcohol following a court battle with Haringey Council.
Sat, 20 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0100Picture of the construction of Chingford Foundation School
Chingford County High School under construction in Nevin Drive c1940.
Sat, 20 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0100Big oil needs to pay for the climate crisis it caused
The role of the fossil fuel industry in causing, then thwarting efforts to address, climate change are revealed in the excellent three-part BBC documentary, Big Oil v the World.
Sat, 20 Aug 2022 05:01:00 +0100Bluewater opens UK's first Outdoor Skydive Machine
The UK’s only Outdoor Skydive Machine launches at Hangloose Adventure Bluewater, Kent on 16th August completing a treble-bill of adrenalin-fuelled attractions.
Sat, 20 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100‘Serious concerns’ for Croydon pubs as energy costs rise
There are “serious concerns” for the future of pubs and restaurants in Croydon as they face huge increases in energy bills shortly after recovering from the Covid pandemic.
Sat, 20 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100Croydon mental health services 'ruined family' of young woman while she was unwell
A young woman said mental health services in South London “ruined her family” while she was unwell.
Sat, 20 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100Dartford's top 5 takeaways according to Tripadvisor reviews
We trawled through Tripadvisor reviews to see what customers think are the best takeaways in Dartford.
Sat, 20 Aug 2022 13:40:59 +0100Blue Light Card reveals back to school discounts at Asda, Wilko, Nike and more
Blue Light Card is offering discounts from big brands such as Asda, Wilko, Nike and more ahead of children going back to school in September 2022.
Sat, 20 Aug 2022 00:01:00 +0100ITV Love Island star Adam Collard hints at marriage with Paige Thorn weeks after show
The couple finished fifth in the 2022 instalment of the show, just missing out on a place in the final.
Sat, 20 Aug 2022 00:01:00 +0100DWP PIP £156 payments could be owed to Brits who snore in their sleep - how to claim
The DWP PIP payment could be a welcome boost for those struggling with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.
Sat, 20 Aug 2022 00:01:00 +0100Highway Code: Drivers could face £5,000 fine for driving with dog in their car
The Highway Code contains advice and rules for people on Britain’s roads, including pet owners.
Sat, 20 Aug 2022 00:01:00 +0100Tesco, Asda and Lidl issue 'do not eat' warnings amid health risk food recalls
If you have bought any of the items mentioned below, you need to be aware of these possible health risks.
Sat, 20 Aug 2022 00:01:00 +0100What's in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Sunday, August 21?
Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Sunday, August 21.
Sat, 20 Aug 2022 00:01:00 +0100Asda 'Just Essentials' range reviewed: Aldi comes out on top for one reason
Asda says the Just Essentials range is the "largest ever budget-friendly range" which includes food, toiletries and household essentials.
Fri, 19 Aug 2022 17:46:56 +0100Elmers End Road Beckenham crash: Driver in critical condition
The driver of a car has been left in a critical condition after a crash with a bus in Beckenham.
Fri, 19 Aug 2022 16:48:12 +0100Wayne Couzens charged with two more flashing offences
Sarah Everard’s killer Wayne Couzens has been charged with two further flashing offences.
Fri, 19 Aug 2022 15:57:55 +0100Abbey Wood: Person taken to hospital after falling from height
A PERSON has been taken to hospital after falling from a height in Abbey Wood.
Fri, 19 Aug 2022 13:47:40 +0100West Hatch High School celebrates top A-level results
West Hatch High School has celebrated fantastic A-level results and a 100% pass rate.
Fri, 19 Aug 2022 13:23:46 +0100Refugee who attended Hatch End High School scores high A-levels
A genius Syrian refugee who came to the UK at the age of 12 without a word of English received glowing A-level results.
Fri, 19 Aug 2022 12:31:11 +0100Missing man has links to Lewisham and Greenwich
Police have launched an urgent appeal to help find a missing man who has links to Lewisham and Greenwich.
Fri, 19 Aug 2022 12:10:49 +0100Missing Bromley woman last seen yesterday
POLICE are appealing for help in finding a missing woman from Bromley.
Fri, 19 Aug 2022 10:50:20 +0100Mother whose son was jailed for stabbing installs 'bleed kit' cabinets
A Redbridge mother whose son was jailed for stabbing someone hopes to save lives by installing cabinets with first aid equipment in Ilford.
Fri, 19 Aug 2022 10:35:08 +0100Conservatives slam Sadiq Khan over Tube strikes
The City Hall Conservatives have hit out at Sadiq Khan for overseeing almost 100 public transport strikes in his time as Mayor of London despite pledging to have “zero strikes”.
Fri, 19 Aug 2022 10:26:58 +0100London Tube strike causes travel disruption across the city
London is experiencing disrupted travel across the city as London Underground workers strike.
Fri, 19 Aug 2022 11:34:49 +0100Urgent appeal launched for missing Balham man
Police have launched an urgent appeal to help find a missing man from Balham.
Fri, 19 Aug 2022 10:01:27 +0100Second Haringey low traffic neighbourhood trial in St Ann's
A low-traffic neighbourhood trial will see residential streets between South Tottenham and Harringay closed to through motor traffic.
Fri, 19 Aug 2022 09:43:43 +0100Bird in Bush Road Peckham shooting: Man taken to hospital
A 25-year-old man has been taken to hospital after a shooting in Peckham.
Fri, 19 Aug 2022 05:30:00 +0100August Bank Holiday 2022: 5 things to do near South East London
If you’re unsure what your Bank Holiday weekend looks like, here is a round-up of what's on in South East London.
Fri, 19 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100Waitrose confirms closure of Croydon branch after 13 years
Waitrose has confirmed it will close down it’s Croydon town centre branch after 13 years in November.
Fri, 19 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100Thamesmead residents split on Elizabeth Line due to price
Residents of a South London town are split over the newly arrived Elizabeth line as some said it was pricing locals out of the area.
Fri, 19 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100Wandsworth parking wardens to walk out again over pay
South London parking wardens will walk out over pay again in September as union bosses warn that every day of strike action is costing the council ‘a fortune’.
Fri, 19 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100Lewisham Council plans to charge people for tennis at Lewisham park
South Londoners are divided over council plans to charge people to play tennis at a local park.
Fri, 19 Aug 2022 14:25:58 +0100Cineworld bankrupt: UK cinema chain 'prepares for bankruptcy filing' - what we know
Cineworld said it will continue with cost-saving plans but will also look at new options to improve its financial position.