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Mon, 22 Aug 2022 09:41:19 +0100
BBC Eastenders star left £400,000 fortune after co-star Anna Karen dies in house fire
Eastenders paid tribute to the actress in February following the news of her death.

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Sidcup couple get feeding tube tattoos to match their kids
A couple from Sidcup have had tattoos of a feeding tube inked onto their stomachs to support their two children who have both been fitted with one.

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Camila Cabello and Hans Zimmer release song for David Attenborough's BBC Frozen Planet II
The new song marks the first time a song has been written to support a BBC One natural history series.

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 09:41:50 +0100
Coldplay bring Alan Partridge on stage at Wembley to sing Kate Bush and ABBA
Steve Coogan appeared to be in character as the delusional DJ and talk show host, Alan Partridge.

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 09:39:29 +0100
UK weather: Met Office shares exact date '30C heatwave' could hit this week
Midweek temperatures could hit 30C in some areas this week, they say.

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 09:35:06 +0100
Morrisons recall and ‘do not eat’ warning due to salmonella fears in mango products
Symptoms of salmonella can include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 09:33:56 +0100
Urgent warning to UK parents after two-year-old nearly burns to death due to gas heater
A two-year-old nearly burned to death due to a common household appliance.

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 18:45:00 +0100
Wild Things: Do your part to keep the countryside safe
Our Wild Things columnist Eric Brown considers the wildlife damage inflicted by recent wildfires and suggests measures we can adopt to help prevent these incidents in powder-keg conditions.

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 17:17:56 +0100
Croydon: Coulsdon teen arrested on suspicion of murder
Four teenagers, including a 17-year-old boy from Coulsdon, have been arrested on suspicion of the murder of a man in Kent.

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 15:46:06 +0100
Lewisham shoplifter bites police on board 181
An alleged shoplifter bit a police officer while being restrained on board a Lewisham bus.

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 14:31:04 +0100
Girl in life-threatening condition after Barnet hit and run
A girl is in a life-threatening condition after a hit and run.

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 14:30:01 +0100
Wimbledon mum runs Marathon des Sables for Macmillan
A mum of three from Wimbledon has raised more than £30,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support by running the Sahara three times.

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 11:54:06 +0100
Croydon: Met officers spoke to missing Owami Davies
The police watchdog is considering whether to investigate Scotland Yard after officers came into contact with a student nurse who had been reported missing.

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 10:08:15 +0100
Brixton stabbings: Four stabbed on Josephine Avenue
Police broke up a large knife fight in a Brixton Street yesterday, which lead to four people being taken to hospital with stab injuries and seven arrests.

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0100
The road in Loughton were little has changed in 112 years
Forest Road, Loughton c1910.

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Most 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
Poundland 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 +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 +0100
Huge 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 +0100
Best Sunday Roasts in Bexley
Sunday roasts are the highlight of the week for many of us.

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 18:00:00 +0100
The Borehamwood site of one of Europe's oldest film studios
Well I don't know about you but for me the last few weeks of extreme heat have been a nightmare, unable to do anything in the day and not able to sleep even with a fan in my bedroom. I am talking about a mechanical not human fan before rumours star...

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 18:23:58 +0100
Team GB and Wales Decathlete Ben Gregory in coma after serious bike crash
Team GB and Welsh decathlete Ben Gregory has fractured his skull and neck and has suffered multiple brain haemorrhages.

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 12:38:45 +0100
Cost of living: Households could be paid to keep washing machine off in peak hours
Customers could see rebates of up to £6 per kWh for minimising the use of certain goods during peak hours of 5pm-8pm.

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 17:37:03 +0100
Norlington 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 +0100
Sutton woman found safe and well
UPDATE: She has been found safe and well

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 16:20:17 +0100
Man 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 +0100
Woolwich: 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 +0100
Two 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 +0100
Dartford: Firefighters tackle Heath Lane fire
Eight fire engines tackled a grass fire on Dartford Heath yesterday.

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 14:34:27 +0100
Plans 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 +0100
High 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 +0100
Videos 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 +0100
Suspected 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 +0100
Erith: 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 +0100
Kiss 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 +0100
Picture of the construction of Chingford Foundation School
Chingford County High School under construction in Nevin Drive c1940.

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Big 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 +0100
Bluewater 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 +0100
Croydon 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 +0100
Dartford'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 +0100
Blue 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 +0100
ITV 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 +0100
DWP 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 +0100
Tesco, 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 +0100
What'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 +0100
Asda '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.

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Highway 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.

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 17:46:56 +0100
Elmers 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 +0100
Wayne Couzens charged with two more flashing offences
Sarah Everard’s killer Wayne Couzens has been charged with two further flashing offences.



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