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Mon, 26 Sep 2022 09:14:54 +0100
M25 Dartford Crossing traffic for miles after crash: Live
There are six miles of congestion following a multi-vehicle crash causing delays at Dartford Crossing.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 09:35:02 +0100
Burgess Park: Woman, 25, raped in early hours of morning
A 25-year-old woman was raped in Burgess Park in Camberwell in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Star Wars Return of the Jedi in concert at the Royal Albert Hall review
A night of science fiction combined with a taste of luxury; Star Wars: Return of the Jedi at the Royal Albert Hall was a night I will never forget.

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 18:55:00 +0100
Wild Things: Are you a fungi fanatic?
Our Wild Things columnist Eric Brown suggests a book to help you make the most of UK Fungus Day next month but warns female readers that getting close to these organisms may bring surprise results.

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 16:24:00 +0100
Gravesend arsonist jailed for blowing up ex-partner’s garden shed
An arsonist who blew up his ex-partner’s garden shed has been jailed for three years and two months.

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 14:23:36 +0100
Heathfield Court care home in Erith named as one of London’s best
Heathfield Court in Erith has been named one of London’s top 20 care homes.

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Why autumn is special but so are all seasons of the year
The arrival of autumn is always a special time of year.

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 10:39:07 +0100
The Charlton Athletic fans who are banned from football matches
Fans of Charlton Athletic faced several banning orders at the end of last season, new figures show.

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
See Bromley's longest listed property for sale on Zoopla now
This property was listed on Zoopla back in 2021, and it's still for sale!

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
University of Greenwich celebrity alumni
Before their rise to fame, many celebrities attended schools, colleges, and universities just like the rest of us.

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
EastEnders' Maisie Smith to star in Bromley Strictly show
Strictly Come Dancing finalist and much loved former EastEnders star, Maisie Smith, will make her musical theatre debut later this year, as she co-stars in the UK tour of Baz Luhrmann’s Strictly Ballroom The Musical.

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Chislehurst man creates ‘world’s smallest’ library in front garden
An author from Chislehurst claims to have made the “world’s smallest” library in the front garden of his home.

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Panas Gurkha Restaurant in Lewisham nominated for Restaurant of the Year
Panas Gurkha restaurant in Lewisham has been nominated for Restaurant of the Year in South at the Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards (ARTA) 2022.

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 15:32:03 +0100
Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague is pregnant with Tommy Fury's first child
Molly Mae-Hague shared the news in a stunning Instagram video of the couple.

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 09:22:32 +0100
Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Sunday September 25
See what bargains you can find in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles this weekend.

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 09:22:02 +0100
TikTok Vaseline and eyelash curler trend could give you eye problems
TikTok is overrun with viral make up hacks but the latest Vaseline and eyelash curler trend has caused some concern.

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 09:20:02 +0100
See Royal Mail's last Christmas delivery dates for posting gifts
We may have only just entered autumn, but those of you with friends relatives abroad better start thinking about posting Christmas gifts.

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 09:20:53 +0100
Blue Light Card reveals Christmas discounts from Hotel Chocolat, Asda and more
Blue Light Card reveals Christmas discounts on big brands including Hotel Chocolat, Asda, Iceland, New Look, Buyagift, Homebase, Yankee Candle and more.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 09:47:35 +0100
Sarah's Law: Do you live next door to a sex offender? Here's how to check
Sarah's Law means that we are now able to check if any sex offenders live near us.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 21:35:07 +0100
Strictly star Will Mellor and ITV Celebrity Juice's Keith Lemon to host new travel show
The pair will explore the world's most dangerous roads in their new travel series for Dave.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 15:59:17 +0100
Croydon College students create artwork as tribute to MET Police officer
Croydon College students have created a memorial piece of artwork to honour murdered police sergeant Matt Ratana, which featured donated epaulettes from police across the world.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Bell Common scene of Upshire M25 battle and Queen Boadicea’s last stand
If you drive from Epping south towards London you cross the M25 at Bell Common and then pass Ambresbury Banks on your left. Both of these locations go down in history as battle sites, though separated by 1,900 years.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 10:55:59 +0100
Lewisham boy locked up over killing of 17-year-old in Sydenham
The youngest member of a pack of youths who fatally stabbed a teenager after being driven to the scene by one of their mothers has been locked up for more than six years.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 08:00:00 +0100
England v Germany at Wembley Stadium: Bag Policy and banned items
England round off their UEFA Nations League group games when they host Germany at Wembley.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0100
England v Germany at Wembley Stadium: kick off, gate times, tickets
Ahead of the match at the stadium, we've got everything you need to know from door times, match times and even the average price of a pint.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Bexley Italian restaurant named a must try by viral Instagrammer
One spot the foodies shared is the ‘hidden Italian gem’ Melucci’s based in Old Bexley.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Greenwich’s 5 best nightclubs according to Google Reviews
If there’s one thing Brits love, it's having a good night out with some of our closest friends.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Goldsmiths University celebrity alumni
Before their rise to fame, many celebrities attended schools, colleges, and universities just like the rest of us.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Women in Wandsworth don’t feel safe in parks, streets and stations at night
South London women have revealed they don’t feel safe in parks, local streets and stations at night.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 19:11:36 +0100
Netflix The Crown Season 5 release date confirmed
Netflix has finally confirmed when season five of The Crown will drop on the streaming platform.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Channel 4 Countdown, ITV The Chase among UK's favourite game shows
Did your favourite game show make the top 10?

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
London Marathon Tracker App: What is it and how to use it?
If you have a loved one taking part in the London Marathon this October and want to find an easy way to see how they're getting on, then you are in luck.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Top 200 most popular baby names in the UK 2022
Names are like the latest fashion trends in the way they become popular and work their way back around years later.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 17:00:52 +0100
Harringay Ladder residents speak out over drugs problem
A rise in overt drug dealing and antisocial behaviour in Harringay has been described as “exceptional” and “very serious” by one ward councillor.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 16:37:55 +0100
Tesco Oldfield road: images released after woman targeted in bank theft
The Metropolitan police have released images of two men they want to trace after £2,300 was taken from an elderly woman's bank account.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 14:17:14 +0100
London streets to be filled with hundreds of sheep this weekend
If you’re heading into London this week and happen to come across a flock of sheep, don’t worry you haven’t gone mad, and a local farmer hasn’t lost their entire flock of sheep.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 13:44:35 +0100
Man arrested at Stansted Airport denies 14 terrorism charges
A 23-year-old from east London has pleaded not guilty to 14 terrorism charges following his arrest at Stansted Airport.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 12:10:39 +0100
Missing Bromley woman last seen in Croydon
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing woman from Bromley.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 11:13:37 +0100
Dunkery Road Eltham crash: Woman taken to hospital
A WOMAN has been taken to hospital after a two-car crash in Eltham.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 11:01:42 +0100
Nature Notes: Listen out for foreign skylarks!
WELL, the swifts flew south around August 8 and swallows will follow soon, with house and sand martins lingering until early October.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Brand-new ice rink set for Battersea Power Station this Christmas
A brand-new ice rink is set to come to South London this Christmas after entertainment and booze plans for Battersea Power Station were given the go-ahead.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
London Marathon 2022 Route: What is the course?
With much of the course remaining largely unchanged, it includes many of London’s most iconic landmarks old and new.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Merton GPs struggle with 'tsunami of need' for mental health services post-pandemic
A quarter of young people in Merton struggle to access mental health services as GPs struggle to meet the “tsunami of need” following the pandemic.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Queen lying in state wristband listed for £1,000 on Facebook Marketplace
A seller from south east London has listed a wristband from the Queen lying in state on Facebook Marketplace – for £1,000.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Eltham mum won't have visitors round as neighbours dump rubbish under her flat
A woman living in South London says she can no longer invite friends or family over, after her neighbours have been dumping their rubbish under her flat for nearly three years.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0100
London Tube closures September 23 weekend: See the full list
Check the London Underground services this weekend before heading out this weekend.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 16:40:49 +0100
Arctic Monkeys announces UK tour: How to get tickets
The tour marks the release of the band's seventh studio album 'The Car' which is set to be released on October 21. 

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 08:46:56 +0100
RuPaul's Drag Race star, Cherry Valentine, has died aged 28
The drag performer George Ward, known by his stage name Cherry Valentine, has passed away at the age of 28, his family have announced.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 08:26:26 +0100
Scam warning to Revolut customers after cyber attack
Consumer expert Which? Money has reported that more than 50,000 Revolut customers have had their data exposed

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 18:36:06 +0100
Man sentenced for raping 15-year-old girl in Harlow
A 19-year-old has been sent to a young offender’s institute after raping a 15-year-old girl.



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