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Tue, 06 Sep 2022 09:39:04 +0100
Streatham Hill shooting: 'Gunshots and lots of commotion'
A man has died in hospital after being shot by armed police following a pursuit which ended in Streatham Hill on Monday evening.

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 09:26:08 +0100
Streatham Hill: Man dies after being shot during police pursuit
A man thought to be in his 20s has died after being shot by police in a pursuit which ended in south London on Monday evening.

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 00:45:00 +0100
Croydon house prices: Average house prices rise by £200
The latest data from the government department reveals that in June 2022 average house prices in Croydon reached £416,641.

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 10:03:41 +0100
MTV host issues Facebook Marketplace scam warning - what to look out for
Nev Schulman, host of MTV show Catfish, has spoken out to raise awareness over the latest Facebook scam.

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 10:01:23 +0100
Bank of England's September warning to anyone who uses £20 and £50 notes
It is encouraging anyone who still has them to use them or deposit them at their bank or a Post Office before the end of September.

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 10:00:20 +0100
DWP Universal Credit and other benefit claimants set for £10 Christmas cash boost
The Christmas cash boost will not need to be repaid and will not affect any other benefits you may receive.

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 09:45:22 +0100
Boris Johnson resigns as Prime Minister: What he said in farewell speech
Boris Johnson appeared to take a shot at his fellow Tory MP’s likening leadership of the party to a relay race

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 09:43:03 +0100
BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Arlene Phillips' granddaughter rushed to hospital
The former Strictly Come Dancing judge was dropped by the BBC and replaced by Alesha Dixon in 2009.

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 06:52:45 +0100
Sky Sports presenter Jo Wilson reveals stage 3 cervical cancer diagnosis
The Sky Sports presenter said if she can save just one person, then speaking out was worth it.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 18:34:15 +0100
Wandsworth house prices: Average house prices fall by £3,000
Wandsworth is one of the most expensive area to buy a property in the UK despite this month's dip in prices.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 17:20:07 +0100
Mitcham: Man taking to hospital after Pollards Hill stabbing
A man has been taken to hospital after a stabbing in the Pollards Hill area in Mitcham.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 17:00:47 +0100
Lewisham Deptford and East Labour MPs respond to Liz Truss win
Labour MPS for Lewisham Deptford and Lewisham East have raised concerns about how Liz Truss is going to tackle the ongoing cost of living crisis.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 16:30:00 +0100
Blue Plaque recognises Royal Gunpowder Mills' historic owner
One of Epping Forest's top visitor attractions has received recognition to mark the outstanding achievements of a historic owner who transformed it into one of the leading businesses of its type.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 16:37:35 +0100
Notting Hill Carnival stabbing: Police appeal for witness to come forward
Metropolitan Police are asking for witnesses of the Notting Hill Carnival to come forward.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 16:12:56 +0100
Tour inside North London Waste Authority processing plant
A £1.2 billion project to rebuild north London’s waste facility is steaming ahead.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 16:09:33 +0100
Dad's plea after Liquid Leisure drowning victim Kyra Hill’s funeral
The father of an 11-year-old girl who drowned at a water park has appealed to the public for help uncovering the truth as she was laid to rest.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 16:06:53 +0100
Orpington MP delighted by Liz Truss’ leadership win
The Conservative MP for Orpington has said he is “delighted” by Liz Truss’ leadership win, as she is set to become the country’s new Prime Minister.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 14:58:29 +0100
London's cable car to be rebranded as IFS Cloud Cable Car
London’s cable car is to be rebranded following a new sponsorship agreement with a technology company, TfL has announced.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 14:45:22 +0100
Brentwood & Ongar parliamentary candidate Karen Chilvers dies
Tributes have been paid to a former Brentwood Lib Dem councillor hailed as a “driving force of energy” who has died at the age of 51.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 14:48:25 +0100
Woolwich Common and Biggin Hill cropland damaged by fires
Firefighters tackled two huge grass fires in south east London yesterday (September 5) which destroyed a total of 12 hectares of land.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 14:45:35 +0100
Man in hospital after car crashes into Bromley Lidl store
A man is in hospital after a car crashed into the front of a Lidl store in Bromley.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 13:38:11 +0100
Boris Johnson reacts as Liz Truss named next Prime Minister
Boris Johnson stepped down as Prime Minster earlier this summer as Liz Truss is officially named the next PM.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 13:21:12 +0100
Nunhead Grove stabbing: Boy fighting for his life as man arrested
A 16-year-old boy is fighting for his life after being stabbed during a fight in south east London.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 11:58:31 +0100
Upper Tooting Road flat fire caused by candle
A fire in Tooting that damaged a second-floor flat is believed to have been caused by a candle.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 11:32:06 +0100
Met Office London weather hour-by-hour amid thunder forecast
The Met Office is forecasting thunder and lightening in London today - so we've got the hour-by-hour forecast for throughout the day.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 11:06:42 +0100
Brixton: E-scooter rider dies after crash on Ferndale Road
An e-scooter rider has died after a crash with a car in Brixton.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 10:14:19 +0100
Missing man linked to Woolwich
Police are appealing for help in searching for a missing man.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 09:56:32 +0100
Recalling plans to relocate Met Police helicopter to North Weald Airfield
It's five years ago this week since a potential significant increase in the use of an airfield in Epping Forest was being welcomed.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 09:31:55 +0100
When three revitalised pubs were set to open in Walthamstow
The pub trade in a part of east London was set to receive a boost ten years ago this week.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 09:34:40 +0100
The Shard: Three arrested after man climbs past 40th floor window
A couple staying on the 40th floor of The Shard were in bed when they spotted a man waving and climbing past their window at 6am.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 08:59:47 +0100
MP right to oppose London City Airport plans over climate fears
Sitting sweltering during the recent heat wave, it was somewhat bizarre to be viewing the seemingly constant succession of aircraft flying overhead.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Welling woman beats leukaemia and celebrates life after diagnosis
A woman from Welling has beat leukaemia and gone on to get married and have a baby, despite being told egg reserves were low due to chemotherapy.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bromley rated worst walking distance for secondary school pupils
According to the latest study by Clarks, Bromley was found to be the south east London borough with the least optimal walking distance for secondary school pupils.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Open House Festival: What's on in Enfield?
Enfield will be opening up for two weeks of special access to some of its most interesting housing, art, architecture, and neighbourhoods.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 14:53:13 +0100
ITV This Morning under fire for energy bills competition as cost of living soars
The ITV This Morning segment has been likened to Black Mirror with viewers calling it “tone deaf”

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 14:48:45 +0100
Rishi Sunak calls for Tory party to 'unite behind' Liz Truss as she becomes PM
Sunak called for the Conservative Party to get behind Liz Truss.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 13:26:46 +0100
Liz Truss makes three key pledges as she becomes next UK Prime Minister
Liz Truss has made three key promises to people across the UK after she was announced as the winner of Conservative party leadership race and the next British Prime Minister.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 13:24:05 +0100
Liz Truss elected new Prime Minister: Everything she said has result announced
Tory members were given the choice of Liz Truss or former Chancellor Rishi Sunak as the successor to Boris Johnson

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 12:42:45 +0100
Liz Truss profile: All you need to know about the new UK Prime Minister
Truss will replace the outgoing Boris Johnson and will be invited to form a government by the Queen tomorrow.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 12:39:51 +0100
Liz Truss named next Prime Minister of UK beating Rishi Sunak to replace Boris Johnson
The announcement came today at the QEII Conference Centre in central London on the same day Parliament returns.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 12:08:32 +0100
British Gas energy bill refund scam warning
The latest scam sees customers offered a £315 refund by fraudsters impersonating British Gas

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 11:59:31 +0100
DWP Universal Credit changes this month could see thousands lose benefits
The Department for Work and Pensions will contact everyone on Universal Credit affected by the change

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 11:57:59 +0100
Cost of living: Landlords warn £20 pints needed to cover energy bills
Camra warned customers would be put off by a £15 or £20 pint

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 11:50:22 +0100
Martin Lewis reveals exact amount all UK households will have to pay on energy bills
Martin Lewis is presenting ITV's Good Morning Britain this week alongside Susanna Reid.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 11:45:16 +0100
Martin Lewis despairs on GMB as Edwina Currie shares energy saving 'tip'
The price cap is set to rise to £3,549 on October 1, Ofgem confirmed, an 80% increase on the previous figure of £1,971

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 11:43:25 +0100
Larry the Cat launches last minute Prime Minister campaign as Tory leadership race closes
See who launched an unexpected bid for the UK's top job.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 09:27:19 +0100
Petrol prices: RAC warn drivers being overcharged at pumps
August saw average prices drop by 12.3p per litre, the largest monthly drop in records, dating back 22 years

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 09:26:04 +0100
Who is going to be the next Prime Minister of the UK? Exact time new PM announced
The successor to Boris Johnson as Prime Minister of the UK will be announced today, with Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak discovering their fate

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 06:51:40 +0100
BBC News' George Alagiah opens up about News At Six return as he fights bowel cancer
BBC News presenter George Alagiah has opened up about his return to the News At Six following his cancer diagnosis.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 16:44:54 +0100
ITV's The Suspect: Full cast list and how to watch
The new drama stars Poldark actor Aidan Turner.



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