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Wed, 28 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Beats Learning Blackheath rated inadequate by Ofsted
An apprenticeship training provider in South London has received the worst possible rating from inspectors.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Homeless Lewisham families sent nearly 100 miles away in Cambridgeshire
Families on the housing waiting list are being sent as far away as Cambridgeshire – 85 miles from their former South London homes.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
University of Greenwich student to run London Marathon for cancer research
A student at the University of Greenwich will be taking on the London Marathon this weekend after being inspired by her mum who is currently receiving treatment for breast cancer.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 09:28:28 +0100
UK interest rates: How high could my rate go?
Following the government's decision to cut taxes and borrow more, the bank of England has warned interest rates could rise after the value of the pound fell.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 08:31:08 +0100
Royal Mail workers announce 19 days of strikes in coming months
The CWU said the strikes will have a “dramatic impact” and will cover peak mail periods such as Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the Christmas build-up.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 07:36:30 +0100
Is Sky Broadband down? What we know about Sky internet outages
Users of Sky Broadband have been reporting issues with their service this morning as there seems to be an issue with internet outages.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Channel 4's Nine Perfect Strangers: Full cast list and how to watch
Based on the bestselling novel by Liane Moriarty, Nine Perfect Strangers will be showing on Channel 4

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 09:22:50 +0100
Coins and banknotes of Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III will co-circulate
With the announcement that the currency featuring the late monarch and her son will co-circulate.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 09:27:09 +0100
What happens if my dog eats a conker?
Blue Cross offers advice for dog owners whose dogs might come across and eat conkers this autumn.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 22:44:50 +0100
To Kill A Mockingbird, Esther Winklehner, St Johns Leatherhead
A dissection of the on stage production of the classic read 'To Kill A Mockingbird' by Harper Lee.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 22:19:31 +0100
Life of Pi: The Play, Esther Winklehner St John's Leatherhead
A dissection of the on stage take of the famous novel 'Life of Pi' by Yann Martel.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 20:31:17 +0100
Dispersal order in place in Harlow town centre
There has been increased police presence around Harlow as officers react to a “potential disorder” involving two groups of people.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 17:40:59 +0100
Dementia UK new nurse role to help Chinese community
A charity has launched a new role for a nurse to help tackle the "stigma" of dementia within the Chinese community.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 17:06:42 +0100
Metropolitan Police to crackdown on wanted criminals
It comes as courts in London have been warned to expect a surge in cases as a result of the Metropolitan Police crackdown.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 17:17:52 +0100
3 Stondon Massey arrests in £1m cable theft investigation
Three men have been arrested as part of an investigation into cable theft worth around £1 million.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Bromley man who accidentally underpaid council tax faces court
A man who accidentally underpaid his council tax by £2 faces a bill of more than £700 after his local authority summoned him to court.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 16:31:16 +0100
Walthamstow community donates to Pakistani flood victims
Mountains of clothes have been donated by people of all backgrounds to the victims of the Pakistani floods.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 16:34:39 +0100
Sutton arrest after man exposes himself outside Epsom school
A man from Cheam has been arrested after a man exposed himself to two women outside a school in Epsom.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 15:25:47 +0100
Harrow Wetherspoon pub The Moon on the Hill put up for sale
The Moon on the Hill, in Harrow has been put up for sale along with 31 other Wetherspoon pubs nationwide.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 15:12:11 +0100
Loughton Wetherspoon pub The Last Post put up for sale
The Last Post, in Loughton has been put up for sale along with 31 other Wetherspoon pubs nationwide.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 14:45:23 +0100
A113 and A104 to undergo safety improvement work
Two roads in Epping have been earmarked for safety improvement works by the government following serious fatal crashes.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 13:57:06 +0100
Northcote Road pedestrianisation could be abandoned
The pedestrianisation of a popular Battersea hotspot could soon be abandoned as the cost of living crisis hits council spending.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 13:29:32 +0100
Swords and knives recovered after attempted burglary in Sidcup
A man has been arrested after three swords and two hunting knives were found at a home during a search warrant following an attempted burglary in Sidcup.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 14:22:48 +0100
Jupiter and three moons spotted from Orpington loft
Jupiter made its closest approach to earth in the last 59 years this week - and one south east London stargazer managed to spot the "once in a lifetime" occurrence.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 13:18:12 +0100
Police hunt after man masturbated on East Croydon train
Police are looking to speak to a man after a man masturbated in front of two women in two days on London trains.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 12:57:50 +0100
Epping Forest charity 3Food4U seeking more donations
Epping Forest’s largest emergency food agency are appealing for more donations as the demand for their services continues to grow.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 12:20:00 +0100
Edmonton & District Sunday League looking for new teams
An Edmonton-based league that claims to be the “oldest in England” is hoping to recruit new teams and talent.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 12:21:39 +0100
London Marathon Start Waves: What are they?
Along with making sure your body and mind are at their best, you also have to make sure you are organised and ready for the event.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Lewisham domestic abuse victim and kids stuck in refuge for two years
A mum and her two kids were left to live in a single room in a refuge for two years while a South London council dealt with their homelessness application.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 11:41:50 +0100
Epping Forest student to run London Marathon for Macmillan
A teenager will be running the London Marathon to raise funds for a cancer charity in memory of her “gentle” grandfather.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 11:15:06 +0100
Former Sutton vicarage turned ‘sex party house’ keeps locals up at night
A former vicarage in Sutton, which hosts up to  “10 sex parties a week”, is so noisy it is keeping neighbours up at night, residents claim.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 11:03:47 +0100
Third Wetherspoons pub in Croydon set to close
A third Wetherspoons in Croydon is set to close its doors for good.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 10:41:33 +0100
Missing Lewisham man last seen yesterday
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing 84-year-old man.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 10:32:36 +0100
Carshalton man missing from hospital found safe
Police were concerned for the welfare of a missing man who was last seen leaving hospital during the early hours of today.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 09:05:51 +0100
Harlesden cafe could close after drugs and knife found in police raid
A London café could be permanently shut down after Met Police claimed drugs were dealt inside.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 08:26:09 +0100
Barney’s Pie & Mash wins Guardian Series Takeaway of the Year 2022
A self-taught taught pastry chef has won Takeaway of the Year after opening a unique shop and wowing customers.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Greenwich student bags spot in Miss England 2022 final
A 21-year-old student from Greenwich has bagged herself a spot in the final of Miss England 2022.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 00:01:00 +0100
TripAdvisor Restaurant Awards 2022: Four London restaurants named on list of best in UK
Bonoo Indian Tapas, Frog by Adam Handling, Galvin La Chapelle and Spasso were all given a spot in this year's awards.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 20:50:32 +0100
Cinnamon restaurant in Epping nominated restaurant of the year
An Indian restaurant that has operated for 15 years has been nominated for ‘restaurant of the year in Essex’.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 14:50:19 +0100
Eurovision 2022: Glasgow and Liverpool shortlisted as host cities
The Eurovision host city shortlists for 2023 has officially been announced with Glasgow and Liverpool contenders.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 13:40:02 +0100
Speed limits secretly changed by 1mph as drivers face more fines
The Times has now reported that the Met quietly dropped the threshold by 1mph back in May 2019.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 11:59:16 +0100
BBC Industry series 2 cast, UK release date and how to watch
The gripping series follows five young graduates vying for a permanent job at a top London investment bank.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 10:28:44 +0100
Energy bills discount scam warning ahead of Ofgem price cap increase this week
A spokesperson for energy regulator Ofgem said it has recently asked all energy suppliers to ensure clear and up-to-date information on scams.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 09:32:24 +0100
JD Wetherspoons puts 32 pubs up for sale
JD Wetherspoon said it was a “commercial decision”

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 09:30:17 +0100
King Charles III’s new royal cypher revealed
King Charles III’s new cypher has been revealed ahead of the official period of royal mourning ending.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 09:26:14 +0100
Tesco is holding auditions to become the new voice of their checkouts
As supermarket giant Tesco has announced they are holding auditions in a bid for a member of the public to become the new voice of their checkout.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 09:25:07 +0100
Royal Mail to release special stamps in memory of Queen Elizabeth II
The Royal Mail has announced that four stamps that feature portraits of Queen Elizabeth II will be released in her memory.

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

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 22:27:15 +0100
Elderly man dies after hit-and-run at Colney Hatch Tesco
A pensioner has died after he was hit by a van in a supermarket car park.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 16:27:53 +0100
Morrisons, Asda, Sainsbury's, Tesco and Aldi prices increase
Prices of common household items have risen by nearly two pounds at supermarket chain Morrisons in the past three months.



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