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Mon, 10 Oct 2022 09:31:33 +0100Prime Minister Liz Truss doesn't have mandate for her policies
What sort of democracy is it that operates on these islands? The Conservative Party were elected in 2019 on a manifesto to get Brexit done. They certainly got it partially done – Northern Ireland Protocol exempted. But there were other things, like...
Mon, 10 Oct 2022 08:23:30 +0100Quarter of mental health patients wait more than 12 weeks for treatment
Nearly a quarter of mental health patients (23 per cent) wait more than 12 weeks to start treatment, with many so desperate they turn to A&E or dial 999, a royal college has warned.
Mon, 10 Oct 2022 07:54:49 +0100Tiana, 8, hopes book will inspire others this Black History Month
An eight-year-old girl who wrote a book about her natural hair hopes others will be inspired to love who they are, amid calls for better black representation and more “identity-affirming” characters in children’s literature.
Mon, 10 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100Patients ‘packed in like sardines’ as three GPs treat 52,000 Eltham residents
An area in South London currently only has three GP surgeries “to serve approximately 52,000 people”.
Mon, 10 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100Wandsworth Labour councillors won't go to Battersea Power Station opening
South London Labour councillors won’t turn up to the opening of Battersea Power Station after raising concerns about the development’s low level of social housing.
Mon, 10 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100Disabled Lewisham mum faces sleeping in car as council kicks her out of home
A disabled mum and her daughter face sleeping in their car after a South London council kicked them out of a house.
Mon, 10 Oct 2022 09:41:01 +0100Energy customers could get £100 for cutting energy use amid rising bills
The scheme will be announced in full detail by the National Grid later this month and will be available to all energy suppliers.
Mon, 10 Oct 2022 09:40:35 +0100Tesco recall and 'do not eat' warning as product may contain metal
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) have issued a ‘do not eat’ warning over the Tesco products
Mon, 10 Oct 2022 09:40:09 +0100Martin Lewis issues energy bill tip to UK households amid ITV Good Morning Britain plea
Martin Lewis was on Good Morning Britain this morning as he tried to help people save money amid soaring energy costs
Mon, 10 Oct 2022 09:35:07 +0100ITV Coronation Street star Chris Fountain suffers mini-stroke and 'could have died'
Chris has spoken out about being left terrified when he woke up one morning unable to speak properly.
Mon, 10 Oct 2022 06:54:18 +0100Tottenham striker Harry Kane to read CBeebies Bedtime Story tonight
England captain and Tottenham striker Harry Kane will read tonight's CBeebies Bedtime Story.
Mon, 10 Oct 2022 00:01:00 +0100Harry Kane to read CBeebies Bedtime Story on Monday, October 10
Tottenham striker Harry Kane will read The Lion Inside by Rachel Bright on CBeebies Bedtime Story
Sun, 09 Oct 2022 18:00:00 +0100Wild Things: A rare birding treat
Our Wild Things columnist Eric Brown explains why it always pays dividends to keep searching for rare wildlife even after it seems you have hit your target.
Sun, 09 Oct 2022 16:47:00 +0100Church receives award for 'keeping Enfield going'
A church has received an award for maintaining a foodbank, making deliveries, and just keeping in touch, to support its community through lockdown.
Sun, 09 Oct 2022 15:10:19 +0100Arrests after woman killed in M25 crash near Enfield
Two drivers have been arrested after a woman was killed and another was left fighting for her life following a crash.
Sun, 09 Oct 2022 14:20:37 +0100Ofsted: Wolfson Hillel Primary School graded 'outstanding'
A primary school where children “love” to attend is celebrating the best possible rating after an inspection.
Sun, 09 Oct 2022 13:08:31 +0100West Street Bromley stabbing: Arrest and man in hospital
A man in his 30s has been rushed to hospital after a stabbing in Bromley.
Sun, 09 Oct 2022 12:37:00 +0100Rock choir launches in Chingford
Singers of any ability can get involved as the world’s largest amateur contemporary choir has launched a new location.
Sun, 09 Oct 2022 12:04:52 +0100Missing Croydon man has links to Battersea
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing man from Croydon.
Sun, 09 Oct 2022 11:42:54 +0100Urgent appeal launched for missing Sidcup man
Police have launched an urgent appeal to help find a missing man.
Sun, 09 Oct 2022 11:49:54 +0100Enfield coach gearing up for international over 70s tour
An Enfield youth sport coach is gearing up for the England Vs Australia over 70s cricket tour.
Sun, 09 Oct 2022 11:29:54 +0100Rochester Way Eltham: Person treated after crash
A PERSON has been treated by ambulance crews after a crash in Eltham.
Sun, 09 Oct 2022 10:42:36 +0100Quaker family of large house in Woodford that gave name to Glebelands Avenue
If you know the area of Woodford just south of the George and the cinema, you will know there is a road called Glebelands Avenue. Glebelands was the name of a large house which in the 1840s was the home of a man called Lewis Doxat who was a journalis...
Sun, 09 Oct 2022 10:59:00 +0100A2 Dartford reopens after 11-hour closure due to fatal crash
The A2 in Dartford has reopened after an 11-hour closure due to a fatal crash.
Sun, 09 Oct 2022 10:07:15 +0100Woolwich Road Greenwich crash: Man in hospital
A man in his 50s has been taken to hospital after a crash with a motorcycle in Greenwich.
Sun, 09 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100Abbots Langley Pre-School 'requires improvement' says Ofsted
After Ofsted took enforcement action against an “inadequate” pre-school, inspectors said the school still “requires improvement”.
Sun, 09 Oct 2022 08:00:53 +0100Sadiq Khan remains committed to ULEZ expansion despite major backlash
With claims from whistle-blowers that negative responses were being largely excluded from the results.
Sun, 09 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100Severe disruption set for Croydon trams as drivers strike
There will be “severe disruption” on Croydon’s tram network as drivers walk out, Transport for London has warned.
Sun, 09 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100BBC Three Wreck: full cast list and how to watch
New BBC Three comedy come thriller Wreck follows the story of Jamie Walsh as he boards a cruise ship The Sacramentum in search of his missing sister.
Sun, 09 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100The Wrong ‘Un Bexleyheath Wetherspoons pub punters react to closure
Punters of The Wrong ‘Un Wetherspoons pub in Bexleyheath are already mourning the loss of their “memory-filled” local, dubbed by some as the “best in south London”.
Sun, 09 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100See Lewisham's longest listed property for sale on Zoopla now
Lewisham's longest-listed home first came onto the market in May 2021
Sun, 09 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100Opening date confirmed for indoor sky diving next to O2 Arena Greenwich
Thrillseeking Londoners can rejoice this week, as the new indoor skydiving tower beside the O2 Arena has been given a confirmed opening date.
Sun, 09 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100Petition to save Foxley Hatch Purley Wetherspoons pub
Purley locals are hoping a petition could save a popular Wetherspoons pub for the second time.
Sun, 09 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100Rise in numbers of south east London men prescribed Viagra
South east London has seen a rise in the number of erectile dysfunction drugs being prescribed to men, figures show.
Sun, 09 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100Vagabond winery in Battersea bottomless roast menu: Review
I’ve taken part in many bottomless brunches in my life, and have devoured many roast dinners too, but never have I ever experienced a bottomless roast until Sunday..
Sun, 09 Oct 2022 09:49:37 +0100Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Sunday October 9?
Whether it’s Aldi's Specialbuys or Lidl's Middle of Lidl, the latest offers are always worth checking out
Sun, 09 Oct 2022 09:48:21 +0100American recipe of a Full English Breakfast sees Brits horrified
A Full English Breakfast is a stable to many Brits, and when the sacred recipe is interpreted differently, it doesn't always go down well.
Sun, 09 Oct 2022 09:45:43 +0100McDonald's 'McBroken' map reveals where ice cream machines are broken in the UK
Thanks to an online map, appropriately named McBroken, McDonald's fans can check in advance whether ice cream machines are broken.
Sat, 08 Oct 2022 15:06:15 +0100Firefighters tackle flat fire in Thornton Heath: RECAP
Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters have been called to a flat fire on London Road in Thornton Heath. A large part of a second floor flat in a six storey block is currently alight. Send information and pictures to poppy.huggett@newsquest.co...
Sat, 08 Oct 2022 11:26:41 +0100A2 Dartford Bypass in 'gridlock' after multi-car crash: RECAP
The A2 in Kent is currently closed in both directions between A223 Bexley and A282 M25 Closure due to a serious multi-vehicle collision. Emergency Services are at the scene. Send information and pictures to poppy.huggett@newsquest.co.uk
Sat, 08 Oct 2022 09:57:51 +0100UK drivers warned over car scam costing motorists thousands
There are plenty of car-buying scams out there but one specific scam is tricking plenty of drivers.
Sat, 08 Oct 2022 09:59:35 +0100Asda, Tesco, Aldi and more - Simple ways to save money on your weekly food shop
As people look for ways to cut down costs, here are ways you can cut your weekly food shop costs.
Sat, 08 Oct 2022 17:43:26 +0100Dartford Lowfield Road derelict pub fire treated as suspicious
Five fire engines were called to put out a fire at a derelict pub in Dartford this morning.
Sat, 08 Oct 2022 17:30:00 +0100Oakthorpe Primary School students plant rain gardens
Kids can enjoy a greener and more natural playtime at an Enfield school thanks to new rain gardens.
Sat, 08 Oct 2022 17:19:03 +0100A2 Dartford remains closed for crash investigations
The A2 will remain closed in both directions into the evening of October 8 as police continue to investigate an incident that occurred this morning.
Sat, 08 Oct 2022 16:29:05 +0100A2 Dartford Heath crash: man and woman in their 20s found dead
Two passengers of a BMW have died after a crash on the A2 near Dartford Heath.
Sat, 08 Oct 2022 10:14:05 +0100Youth convicted of manslaughter after knife attack in Woolwich
A youth has been found guilty of the “revenge” killing of a 15-year-old boy who was attacked in the street with a knife, an umbrella and a rounders bat.
Sat, 08 Oct 2022 09:57:35 +0100London Zoo had five animal escape attempts in the last four years
London Zoo has today revealed that birds made breaks for freedom five times over the past four years.
Sat, 08 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0100Dark Sugars in Greenwich named ‘chocoholics dream’ by viral Instagrammer
If you’re a chocoholic, head to Greenwich’s Dark Sugars and take in all their yummy chocolate treats.
Sat, 08 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100Best Indian takeaways in Bromley according to Tripadvisor reviews
If you're looking for an excuse to put away your pots and pans, it's National Curry Week and this is your sign to celebrate.