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Fri, 16 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
London Tube closures September 16 weekend: See the full list
Check the London Underground services this weekend before heading out this weekend.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Where can I watch the Queen's funeral in South East London as cinemas stream service?
Queen Elizabeth II's funeral will take place on Monday, September 19 as South East London gathers to pay their respects to the late monarch.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon Council could face a £19million overspend this year
Croydon Council faces a £19 million overspend this year as its new mayor has partly blamed a shortfall in parking fines.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Girl wins battle with Sutton Council to get place at special needs school
After “two years of hell” a 13-year-old girl has won her battle with Sutton Council to get a place at a special needs school.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Merton surgery with ‘high level of complaints’ set to close
A South London GP surgery that received a “high level of complaints” will shut next month after its only doctor handed in their resignation.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 09:51:29 +0100
TikTok accused of 'ripping off' BeReal with major new update called TikTok Now
TikTok sees Brits scrolling through endless videos of cooking recipes, comedy and dance routines.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 08:36:40 +0100
Met Police officers stabbed in Leicester Square as man arrested
Two police officers were stabbed in London on Friday morning, the Metropolitan Police said.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 16:34:44 +0100
Visiting the Queen's lying-in-state - what you should know
People from across the country have been invited to mourn the death of Her Majesty the Queen at her lying-in-state - here's my experience.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 17:55:00 +0100
Brent nightclub Aura Lounge could lose licence over 'mayhem' complaints
A North London nightclub could have to close as the bass from its speakers is so loud it makes the venue’s roof shake.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 16:30:00 +0100
Bromley Council schools fund could go millions over budget by end of year
Bromley Council has projected it’s schools fund will go £4.2m over budget by the end of the school year.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 15:54:53 +0100
Morden councillor slammed for campaigning to be MP 65 miles away from ward
A South London councillor has come under fire for spending weekends campaigning to become an MP more than 65 miles away from her ward.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 15:46:09 +0100
King's College Hospital cancel's pregnancy appointment for Queen's funeral
An anaemic pregnant woman who was supposed to visit a London hospital for an important appointment is stressed out after it was cancelled because of the Queen’s funeral.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 15:30:55 +0100
Croydon Council boss quits job after suspension
A Croydon Council boss has reportedly quit her job more than 18 months after being suspended.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 15:02:12 +0100
Police officers taken to hospital after Sutton crash with bus
Two police officers were among five people taken to hospital after a police car and double-decker bus crashed on Saturday night.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 12:39:43 +0100
Police called to reports of man with knife in Mitcham
Police were called to reports of a man with a knife in Mitcham yesterday - but no one was found.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 10:56:16 +0100
Police criticise tweets by Mind about Chris Kaba shooting
A staff association representing thousands of police officers has hit out at “opportunistic and insensitive” tweets by a mental health charity following the death of Chris Kaba.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 10:30:19 +0100
Missing woman last seen in Sutton
Police are looking for a missing woman who was last seen in Sutton yesterday.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 10:34:05 +0100
Queen lying in state: Bromley woman pays her respects
There was a feeling of profound sadness but also one of unreality among the first people to visit the Queen’s coffin in Westminster Hall on Wednesday evening.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 10:17:43 +0100
Croydon boy missing for almost two weeks
Police are looking for a 16-year-old boy from Croydon who went missing almost two weeks ago.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Queen's funeral bank holiday: Bin collection days across south east London
Following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, her state funeral has been declared as a national bank holiday.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Cost-of-living crisis: My one-bedroom flat to energy bills
With energy bills and the overall cost of living prices soaring, many people like myself are worried about the ongoing crisis.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
North East Surrey Crematorium budgeting for almost £70k bill
A South London crematorium is having to put aside almost £70,000 for bills as energy prices are set to rise again this winter.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
The Queen’s four visits to Croydon over her 70-year reign
Her Late Majesty The Queen visited Croydon four times over the course of her 70-year reign, and did everything from shaking hands to opening  a college and having a spot of lunch at Fairfield Halls.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 11:32:23 +0100
DWP PIP, Universal Credit and other claimants given new September payment date
The DWP and HMRC have put arrangements in place to ensure all benefits and credits due to be paid on this date.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 17:09:18 +0100
What is the Royal Vault in St George’s Chapel?
Prince Philip is set to be relocated from the Royal Vault to be buried with Queen Elizabeth II

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 15:11:09 +0100
Aldi recall and 'do not eat' warning over unsafe to eat product
The Food Standards Agency has issued a ‘do not eat’ warning

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 13:54:39 +0100
Queen Elizabeth II to be reunited with Prince Philip as further funeral plans released
Further details of the Queen's funeral have been released, including a private burial service.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 13:52:37 +0100
Where is the Queen going to be buried? Funeral details announced
Full details for the Queen’s funeral on Monday have been announced including where the late monarch will be buried.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 11:55:30 +0100
Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisle from Thursday, September 15
The middle aisle of both Aldi and Lidl are popular with shoppers keen to find a bargain on anything from gardening tools to clothing.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 11:54:09 +0100
S Club 7 star Jo O’Meara updates fans ahead of emergency back surgery
The 43-year-old singer requires emergency surgery on her back, after initially injuring it in 2002,

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 11:53:44 +0100
UK Meteor Network receives 200 reports of mysterious fireball
The UK Meteor Network said it was “investigating to ascertain what the object was"

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 11:52:10 +0100
Apple iPhone users warned device could become 'dangerous' amid iOS 16 update
The rate at which Apple brings out new versions of its devices and technology means it can be hard to keep up with.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 11:33:43 +0100
ITV Coronation Street to see Hayley Cropper 'return' next week in heartbreaking scenes
Julie Hesmondhalgh portrayed Hayley between 1998 and 2014.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 11:30:53 +0100
Twitter whistleblower issues 'cyber defences' warning to users speaking to US congress
Twitter has called Mr Zatko’s description of events “a false narrative … riddled with inconsistencies and inaccuracies”.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 11:26:21 +0100
TikTok crashing: Why does TikTok keep crashing?
Users of the social media app, TikTok, have reported outrages with other service today.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 11:12:14 +0100
Wetherspoons to open from 8am on day of Queen's funeral in London
The pub chain said the majority of establishments will close for the funeral service, only opening for the day from about 1pm.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 09:54:17 +0100
Queen Elizabeth II leaves behind 'secret letter' which cannot be opened until 2085
The letter has been kept in a glass case in a restricted part of a building in Australia signed “Elizabeth”.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 08:41:10 +0100
TSB down: What we know as banking app won't login
Customers of TSB have been reporting outages with their services this morning.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 08:24:32 +0100
Lloyds, Bank of Scotland and Halifax down: Lloyds banking group facing credit card issues
Customers of the Lloyds banking group have been reporting outages with their services this morning.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 15:09:55 +0100
BBC to livestream Queen lying in state ahead of state funeral - how to watch
It will means those unable to travel to London will be able to see have quiet moments of reflection from their homes.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 09:38:27 +0100
Royal Mail first and second class stamps to be scrapped amid major change
Thousands of Royal Mail stamps are set to be unusable within months as a new system is introduced, with some left set to be thousands out of pocket.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 16:56:00 +0100
Missing man last seen in Ladywell  
POLICE are appealing for help in finding a missing 20-year-old man.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 16:45:56 +0100
Case dropped against man accused of murder after Wood Green shooting
The case against a man accused of a fatal shooting in a street has been dropped.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 16:48:18 +0100
Beckenham man jailed for raping girl under 13 at her home
A man from Beckenham has been jailed for 32 years for raping a child.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 16:24:16 +0100
Missing woman, 26, last seen in Lewisham
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing 26-year-old woman.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Outrage over Southwark food bank’s closure for Queen Elizabeth’s funeral
A FOODBANK in south London has faced backlash on Twitter after announcing its closure on the day of Queen Elizabeth’s funeral.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 15:30:00 +0100
Hundreds gather to hear Harrow proclamations of King Charles III
Hundreds of people gathered in Harrow town centre to hear the proclamation of King Charles III.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 15:25:00 +0100
Harrow pays tribute to The Queen after her death
A letter of condolence was shared on behalf of Harrow to the Royal Family.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 15:27:43 +0100
Pitch invader who collided with England cricketer guilty of aggravated trespass
A self-styled YouTube prankster who collided with England cricketer Jonny Bairstow after invading the pitch at the Oval has been found guilty of aggravated trespass.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 14:43:32 +0100
Croydon gyms and swimming pools will close for Queen’s funeral
Gyms and swimming pools across Croydon will close on Monday as a “mark of respect” for the Queen on the day of her funeral.



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