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Mon, 12 Sep 2022 09:45:42 +0100
Dartford Crossing A282 closures after crash: Live updates
Lane 1 of (4) is closed on the A282 south J1A-J1B near Dartford following a multiple vehicle crash.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 09:57:57 +0100
Missing Gravesend girl, 15, might have travelled to London
Police are urgently searching for a 15-year-old girl who is missing from Gravesend.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 09:09:54 +0100
Major changes needed to housing system in England
Housing is a major problem of modern society.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
The Gym Group could be replacing Sports Direct Eltham store
A planning application has been submitted to Greenwich Council for a new gym in Eltham.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 10:00:50 +0100
Prince Harry full statement after Queen Elizabeth II death
Prince Harry spoke about the Queen meeting Meghan Markle, and the first time she met her great grandchildren

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 09:04:45 +0100
Queen Elizabeth II's funeral date confirmed and will be held at Westminster Abbey
The Earl Marshal, the Duke of Norfolk has confirmed the news.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 20:56:52 +0100
Hatherley Road Sidcup crash: Driver taken to hospital
A DRIVER has been taken to hospital after crashing into a tree in Sidcup.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 15:20:45 +0100
Warminster Road South Norwood fight: Boy found injured
A 17-year-old boy has been found with a hand injury after a fight broke out in South Norwood.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 12:26:16 +0100
Full list of King's proclamations in south London
King Charles III is proclaimed as the new sovereign across south London today.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 11:00:47 +0100
Best places for Turkish food in Bexley according to Tripadvisor reviews
If you're looking for a new Turkish restaurant to visit this may help, as we've put together a list of the best restaurants in Bexley.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 09:35:00 +0100
King Charles III proclamation to be read at Bexley and Bromley
COUNCILS are set to proclaim King Charles III as the new sovereign this Sunday.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 09:16:55 +0100
Chris Kaba: Stormzy offers support during London protest
Stormzy has joined protesters to support the family of Chris Kaba, who was shot dead by armed Metropolitan Police officers in south London.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Memories of market day in Epping a century ago
Market day in Epping c1925.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Sidcup couple open New Eltham ‘BusyBee cakes' shop
A baking business that took off during lockdown has opened a shop in New Eltham, serving a range of sweet treats from inside a colourful venue.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 08:07:08 +0100
September 11 terrorist attacks: Is there a moment of silence in the UK as US remembers?
Is there a moment of silence in the UK to remember the 9/11 terrorist attacks on its 21st anniversary?

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 11:54:01 +0100
Bank Holiday announced for Queen's funeral as King Charles III formally declared
The announcement comes after King Charles III was formally declared as the new monarch following the death of his mother aged 96.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 15:06:30 +0100
Chris Kaba’s family call for suspension of firearm officer
The family of Chris Kaba, who was shot dead by an armed Metropolitan Police officer in south London on Monday, said the firearms officer involved should be “immediately suspended”.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Where to sign books of condolence in south east London
PEOPLE across the country have been offering their condolences in the wake of the death of the Queen.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Looking back at the history of Wanstead Grove house
George Bowles (1732-1817) was a man of great cultivation and refinement who inherited The Grove at Wanstead in 1784. It already contained many fine pictures and he added considerably to this, acquiring 49 paintings by Angelica Kauffmann. He also had ...

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 11:42:18 +0100
Missing South Yorkshire boy has links to Croydon
POLICE are appealing for help in finding a missing boy from South Yorkshire.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 11:28:45 +0100
Claygate Crescent Croydon: House damaged by fire
A HOUSE has been left damaged after a fire in Croydon.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 10:17:05 +0100
Worsley Bridge Road Beckenham: Hunt for man after woman raped
POLICE are looking to speak to a man after a woman was raped in her own flat in Beckenham.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 09:45:31 +0100
Chris Kaba: Police begins homicide inquiry into Streatham shooting
The police watchdog has launched a homicide investigation into the fatal shooting of Chris Kaba by armed Metropolitan Police officers in south London.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 09:32:59 +0100
Missing Bromley girl last seen six days ago
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing girl from Bromley.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 09:08:21 +0100
King Charles speech reveals William to take title of Prince of Wales
William and Kate will become the Prince and Princess of Wales, as revealed in King Charles' first speech as monarch

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Memories of the opening of Chingford Hospital 120 years ago
The hospital that nobody wanted (at the time).

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
South- east Londoner recalls slip-up while meeting the Queen aged six
An influencer whose “hilarious” meeting with the Queen aged six made newspaper headlines 20 years ago has said the “wholesome and wonderful experience” showed her she “can do anything”.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 15:14:19 +0100
Queen Elizabeth II dies: What changes are needed now from stamps to passports?
The news of Her Majesty's death was announced in a statement on behalf of the Royal Family on Thursday evening.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 09:11:41 +0100
British public advised where to leave flowers at Buckingham Palace, Windsor and more
Find out where you can lay flowers and tributes at Buckingham Palace, Balmoral Castle, Holyroodhouse, Sandringham Estate and more.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 09:30:49 +0100
South London mourns the death of Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch, has died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 15:13:04 +0100
South London councillors pay tributes to the Queen
COUNCILLORS across south London have paid their tributes after the death of the Queen.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 11:27:11 +0100
When the Queen visited south London during her reign
Following the Queen's death at 96, we looked back at the many visits she paid to south London.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 11:11:37 +0100
London Tube closures September 9 weekend: See the full list
Check the London Underground services this weekend before heading out this weekend.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Tunnelling starts for new London river crossing Silvertown Tunnel
Tunnelling has started for a new river crossing in east London.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 15:30:36 +0100
UK newspaper front pages: Newsquest pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
On Thursday evening (September 8) the world was hit by the sad news of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, aged 96.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 14:42:03 +0100
No 10: Energy bills freeze will go ahead despite Queen’s mourning period
Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II Downing Street has assured it will not impact the energy bills freeze.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 14:38:42 +0100
Keir Starmer pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II in Commons speech
The Labour leader praised the Queen in his speech in the Commons

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 14:35:58 +0100
Royal photographer who met with Queen two days before death reveals what she said to her
PA photographer Jane Barlow took the last public pictures of Britain’s longest-serving monarch.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 20:00:22 +0100
Queen dies: Liz Truss, Nicola Sturgeon and Mark Drakeford pay tribute
Paying tribute to The Queen, Prime Minister Liz Truss described her as "an example to us all"

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 16:08:45 +0100
Queen's family rush to Balmoral as crowds gather at Buckingham Palace
Crowds are gathering outside Buckingham Palace in London as doctors monitor the health of Her Majesty The Queen.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 21:12:47 +0100
When is the Queen’s funeral and will there be a bank holiday?
Her death brings an end to a 70-year reign, the longest in history, having ascended the throne following the death of her father, King George VI on 6 February 1952.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 20:44:22 +0100
UK schools set for imminent advice on school closures following death of the Queen
According to reports, schools will learn whether they should close on Friday.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 20:16:44 +0100
Tributes to the Queen at Buckingham Palace
Huge crowds have gathered outside the Queen’s London residence Buckingham Palace to mourn her passing and share their memories of the monarch.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 20:14:21 +0100
Wandsworth man to camp near Buckingham Palace after Queen's death
A man from Wandsworth says he would be camping near the palace for the next 10 days "as a mark of respect" after Her Majesty’s death.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Doctor described as 'serious danger to children' struck off
A doctor who downloaded indecent images of children and sought to sexually abuse a seven-year-old girl has been struck off.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 17:45:00 +0100
Doctor described as 'serious danger to children' struck off
A doctor who downloaded indecent images of children and sought to sexually abuse a seven-year-old girl has been struck off.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 16:49:58 +0100
Erith man charged after burglary at Dartford home
A man from Erith has been charged with burglary after people in Dartford believed he was trying to break into their homes.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 16:22:45 +0100
Station Road Sidcup crash: Pictures from scene
A MOTORCYCLIST is in a critical condition after a crash with a car in Sidcup.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 14:36:49 +0100
Wandsworth woman reaches final of Classic Miss British Isles 2022
A woman from Wandsworth is representing south London in the final of a national modelling competition.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 14:06:05 +0100
What will happen if the Queen dies? Operation London Bridge explained
The concerning news has sparked fears for the Queen's health with many asking what happens next, if the worst happens. 



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