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Thu, 29 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bexleyheath DJ launches open deck sessions for ‘great night out’
A man from Bexleyheath has created open deck sessions to help give up-and-coming DJs a chance to play to a live audience in Bexleyheath.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Sutton libraries will turn into ‘warm spaces’ this winter as energy prices soar
Sutton’s libraries will turn into ‘warm spaces’ this winter for residents struggling to heat their homes as energy prices soar.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Lewisham dad vows to take council to court over housing
A dad has vowed to take a South London council to court after it booted him off the housing waiting list – leaving him and his two kids sharing a cramped room indefinitely.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Lambeth considers blood pressure checks at food banks as life expectancy falls
Officials are considering checking people’s blood pressure at food banks after life expectancy in a South London borough plummeted to the lowest level in a decade.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Merton Council wants more support for drivers amid ULEZ plans
There are fears the poorest in Merton would be hit with a “stealth tax” if an Ultra Low Emissions Zone is rolled out across the capital.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
East Croydon to Addiscombe link update
A new link from East Croydon Station to Addiscombe could soon open after a long wait for locals.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Greenwich house prices: Average house prices rise by £4,000
The latest data from the government department reveals that in July 2022 average house prices in Greenwich reached £442,423.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 09:56:41 +0100
Liz Truss defends Kwasi Kwarteng mini-budget despite market turmoil
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng unveiled a number of changes in last Friday’s announcement in the face of rising energy bills and the cost-of-living crisis

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 09:54:57 +0100
Aldi’s luxury Christmas hampers are back and available now
Aldi's Christmas hampers are a piece of luxury.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 09:53:31 +0100
Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday September 29
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, 29 Sep 2022 09:42:16 +0100
Warning after 'bee killer' Asian hornets spotted in UK
Defra said work is already underway to monitor the hornet activity and identify any nests nearby

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 07:01:34 +0100
Gangsta’s Paradise rapper and Big Brother star Coolio dies aged 59
The American rapper, known best for the 1990s hit song Gangsta’s Paradise, has died aged 59.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 21:33:52 +0100
Brookhill Road Woolwich stabbing: Man fighting for his life
A MAN is fighting for his life after a stabbing in Woolwich.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 16:41:53 +0100
Young music producer killed in gang knife attack in Grove Park, court told
A young music producer was killed in a “pitiless” gang knife attack in front of parents on the afternoon school run, a court has heard.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 16:30:00 +0100
Lambeth officer tells homeless woman to move in with conversion therapy parents
A council employee told a homeless woman to move back in with her parents who wanted to send her to East Africa for conversion therapy.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 16:55:09 +0100
Five south London Wetherspoon pubs among 32 up for sale  
FIVE Wetherspoons pubs in south London are among 32 others across England that have been put up for sale.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 15:06:47 +0100
Titmuss Avenue Thamesmead flat fire: Person taken to hospital 
Police have launched an investigation after a person was taken to hospital following a flat fire in Thamesmead.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 13:53:06 +0100
Brent Council unveils new artwork on the contested history of park
The new artwork in Gladstone Park will be unveiled by Brent Council during Black History Month

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 14:53:51 +0100
Central Park Dartford Cranford Road: Person airlifted to hospital 
A PERSON has been airlifted to hospital after a medical incident at a park in Dartford.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 13:43:23 +0100
Concerns Croydon kids are accessing 'hateful and misogynistic' material online
There are concerns children in Croydon are accessing “hateful and misogynistic” material online.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 12:57:28 +0100
Barnet teen's ghost story shortlisted for BBC award
A 17-year-old writer from Barnet who wrote a ghost story to distract herself from chronic migraines is inthe running for a national award.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 12:11:34 +0100
Poundland Plumstead confirms reopening date  
POUNDLAND has confirmed the reopening date of its branch in Plumstead after it was left damaged by a fire.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Epping ABC awards for young boxers 2022
A boxing club recognised dedication and achievement with awards in memory of some of its greatest members.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 11:25:33 +0100
Racist Eltham murderer 'watches YouTube from cell'
One of Stephen Lawrence’s killers has been placed in segregation in jail after he reportedly got hold of a mobile phone and sent selfies of himself in his cell to friends outside.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 11:17:21 +0100
Dickinson’s Real Deal comes to Barnet
A television presenter will bring his antiques show to town for valuations and potential deals.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 11:06:44 +0100
People urged to get Covid and flu jabs this winter
One expert said they were more worried about flu this year than they had been for several years.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 11:51:42 +0100
Southmere Lake Bazalgette Way Thamesmead: RSPCA update 
THE RSPCA has issued a statement after the bodies of four dogs were recovered from a lake in Thamesmead.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 11:12:14 +0100
Woman wanted after Bromley, Bexley, Ealing, and Barnet thefts
A woman is wanted by police in connection with a series of theft offences committed against vulnerable elderly victims across London.

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 14:22:59 +0100
Special deals as Croydon Orthodontic Practice celebrate 50th anniversary
To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the practice is running a number of special offers until October 31

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 13:09:13 +0100
Netflix searches for actor to play Prince Harry in The Crown
You can apply to be a young Prince Harry in Netflix's The Crown.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 12:45:33 +0100
AA issues £5 petrol price hike warning to Asda, Morrisons and Tesco drivers
A tank of fuel could cost an extra £5 for shoppers at Asda, Morrisons, Tesco and Sainsbury’s.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 12:42:58 +0100
Bank of England launches 'urgent' measures with UK 'pension funds losing large amounts'
The Bank has started an emergency UK Government bond-buying programme to prevent borrowing costs from spiralling out of control.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 11:12:32 +0100
ITV I'm a Celebrity All Stars line up 'revealed' with Joe Swash and more
I'm a Celebrity All Stars line up revealed for 2023 series.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 11:10:34 +0100
YO! offering range of dishes for just 97p in October
Five dishes are available for just 97p from YO! until Thursday, October 20

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 11:08:00 +0100
UK weather: Met Office warns of "severe" 55mph winds as temperatures plummet
The Met Office warned "heavier rain and strong winds" will spread quickly on Friday.

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.



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