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Fri, 26 Aug 2022 09:59:50 +0100
Just Stop Oil protesters target London petrol stations
Climate group Just Stop Oil said 51 of its supporters are disrupting seven petrol stations across London.

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 08:11:11 +0100
London Tube closures August 26 weekend: See the full list
Check the London Underground services this weekend before heading out this weekend.

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
People with learning disabilities 'unlawfully' locked in bedrooms at Mitcham care home
People with learning disabilities were “unlawfully” locked in their bedrooms and restrained at a South London care home.

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Police investigating suspicious fires in Dartford Heath
Police are investigating the circumstances around several suspicious fires in Dartford Heath throughout August.

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Notting Hill Carnival 2022: Check the Met Office weather forecast
Don't get caught out by the weather and check the forecast for the Notting Hill Carnival this weekend.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 07:16:36 +0100
GCSE results day 2022: Recap from south London schools
Students across schools in south London are receiving their GCSE results today.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 11:14:12 +0100
Energy bill direct debit warning to UK bill payers ahead of Ofgem price cap increase
The warning comes as Brits prepare for the energy price cap rise set to be announced by Ofgem on Friday.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 09:31:36 +0100
Camilla's cousin Charles Villiers found dead in London hotel room
His body was reportedly discovered by a maid in the Durrants Hotel in London's Marylebone.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 17:37:07 +0100
Mark Hall Academy students collect GCSE results
This year’s GCSE results show a Harlow school is “moving in the right direction”, according to its principal.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 17:08:18 +0100
Harlow academy GCSE students to stay at sixth form
Students who took a chance on a new school in the midst of the pandemic have seen their decision pay-off as they collect top GCSE grades.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 16:34:17 +0100
Man jailed for masturbating on Tottenham Tube train
A flasher who was caught masturbating in front of a woman on the Tube has been jailed for just over a year.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 16:30:00 +0100
Lewisham Council's chief executive is paid more than Boris Johnson
A departed South London council boss was paid £60,000 more than prime minister Boris Johnson last year.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 16:27:36 +0100
Croydon tram workers to stage three-day strike in dispute over pay
Members of Aslef on London Tramlink, based in Croydon, will walk out on September 12, following strikes in June and July.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 16:15:20 +0100
Girl, 12, dies after Colney Hatch Lane hit and run car crash
A 12-year-old girl who was critically injured in a hit-and-run has died in hospital.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 15:15:02 +0100
Met defends handling of Owami Davies case against suggestions of ‘racial bias'
The Metropolitan Police has defended its handling of Owami Davies’ disappearance against suggestions of racial bias, revealing the case was its biggest missing person investigation this year.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 15:06:21 +0100
Wimbledon fortnight raises more than £600,000 for the Wimbledon Foundation
The All England Lawn Tennis Club, this year raised more than £600,000 in donations for the Wimbledon Foundation, during the Wimbledon fortnight and the funds will go to supporting the Foundation in all its activities in the local community and beyo...

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 14:30:00 +0100
South London GCSE results 2022: Pictures from day
South London students are receiving GCSE results today. having sat exams for the first time in two years due to the pandemic.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 14:22:33 +0100
Police appeal for witnesses after shooting in Brent
Detectives are appealing for witnesses and information after a shooting in Brent.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 14:25:50 +0100
Overy Street Dartford: Bus crashes into bridge
A bus has crashed into a bridge in Dartford.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 13:55:00 +0100
Notting Hill Carnival 2022: Nearby tube stations and how to get there
Find out the best route on how to get to Notting Hill Carnival.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 12:24:22 +0100
Dartford Heath fire: Three-hour blaze was 'deliberate'
It is believed that a fire on Dartford Heath on Wednesday night was deliberate - as it marks the 52nd fire in the grass area since the start of July.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 11:20:00 +0100
Notting Hill Carnival: What's the parade route and schedule?
Check to see what time the carnival kicks off and what route the parade is taking.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 10:46:44 +0100
Dartford to Gravesend train disruption due to floods at Northfleet
Trains between Dartford and Gravesend are disrupted this morning after heavy rain has caused flooding on the railway.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Nature Notes: Familiar plant is not a native
AS summer wears on and most wild flowers begin to fade, this is when the Michaelmas daisy comes into its own and serves as a vital source of pollen for butterflies and bees, many of which are stocking up energy reserves prior to hibernation.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 10:05:02 +0100
Met Office weather forecast for London amid thunderstorm warning
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms today across London as heavy rain is set to batter the capital.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 09:28:07 +0100
Notting Hill Carnival 2022: Road closures to look out for
The August Bank Hoilday weekend will see the return of the much loved Notting Hill Carnival.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 09:36:15 +0100
Man wanted after series of 'deliberate' fires in Merton
Police are looking to speak to a man after a series of fires which are believed to have been caused deliberately.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 18:23:52 +0100
UK Weather: Met Office issue yellow thunderstorm warning for London and South East England
The weather warning is in place from midnight until 3 pm on Thursday, August 25.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Children have been playing in Croydon stream polluted with sewage
Children have been playing in a Croydon stream polluted with sewage that “smells like drains” and has wet wipes lining its banks.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Dorchester Court residents told to run tap to remove lead from water
Residents have hit out at a South London council after it told them to run their taps to remove lead from drinking water.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 13:42:15 +0100
McDonald's Monopoly prizes 2022 announced plus the return of Spicy Chicken McNuggets
Mcdonald's Monopoly is set to return on Wednesday September 7, 2022 with the fast food chain revealing a full list of prizes.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 13:22:21 +0100
BBC to bring back iconic ITV show Gladiators for 2023
A popular 90s TV show, Gladiators, is set to return to our screens when it airs on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in 2023.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 11:27:02 +0100
Lloyds, Bank of Scotland and Halifax down: Lloyds banking group facing app outages
Customers of the Lloyds banking group have been reporting outages with their services this morning.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 11:20:20 +0100
Cost of living: Energy bill discount must increase Which? warns
The existing support package is inadequate to protect living standards as energy bills soar

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 11:19:28 +0100
GCSE grades explained: numerical grading system
A numerical grading system was introduced in schools in 2014 by Education Secretary Michael Gove.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 11:16:55 +0100
GCSE 2022: Can you answer these 10 GCSE questions?
Could you pass a GCSE quiz?

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 11:15:43 +0100
GCSE Results day free food deals at Nando's, Las Iguanas and more
Whether you got the GCSE grades you were hoping for or not, this is your sign to treat yourself.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 11:13:06 +0100
Highway Code: UK drivers warned over four driving law changes in the UK
The driving law changes could lead to fines as motorist are urged to get themselves up to date.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 11:07:16 +0100
British Gas customers could receive £750 ahead of '£3,500' Ofgem price cap hike
British Gas has pledged to donate 10% of its profits during the energy crisis to help people struggling with rising bills.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 11:44:25 +0100
TikTok dog trainer reveals eight best breeds to own if you have kids
The trainer went on to share valuable lessons parents should share with children when considering getting a dog.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 17:20:34 +0100
British teen who flew solo round the world made a stop at Biggin Hill airport
A British-Belgian teenager has become the youngest person to fly solo around the world in a small aircraft.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 17:06:34 +0100
Owami Davies: Police watchdog to take no action over Met Police investigation
The police watchdog has said it will take no further action over the Metropolitan Police investigation into missing nurse Owami Davies.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 14:27:56 +0100
Haringey Council error cost business £10k Covid grant
A businessman suffered “distress and uncertainty” after missing out on a £10,000 Covid-19 grant because of mistakes by Haringey Council, according to the Local Government Ombudsman.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 15:20:57 +0100
Croydon boy charged with murder after Kent man stabbed
Two boys have been charged with murder after a 20-year-old man was stabbed to death in Tonbridge.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 15:21:29 +0100
London bus drivers to strike over August Bank Holiday set to affect Notting Hill Carnival
Trade union Unite said 1,600 drivers at bus company London United would strike on Sunday and Monday.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 15:42:31 +0100
Reynolds Close Colliers Wood: Man sectioned after stabbing himself
A man has been sectioned under the mental health act after stabbing himself at a home in Colliers Wood.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 14:40:00 +0100
Cats found dead in Edgware car park with horrific injuries
Two cats were found dead inside a car park and vets believe they were cruelly beaten.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 14:07:41 +0100
Dozens arrested after M25 fuel pumps damaged
Thirty-one people were arrested after demonstrators blocked petrol stations and sabotaged fuel pumps at four M25 service stations on Wednesday morning.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 13:31:23 +0100
Man arrested after girl, 12, critically injured in Barnet crash
A man has been arrested in connection with a crash that left a young girl fighting for her life.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 12:29:28 +0100
Brent Cross West Station at final stages of completion
The countdown begins to the opening of London’s newest mainline station.



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