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Fri, 14 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
'I went to a Thursday dating event in Clapham - how it went'
'Using dating apps can be unrewarding, but my experience at Thursday's dating event was anything but dull,' says reporter Ed Halford.

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
London Tube closures October 14: See the full list
Check the London Underground services this weekend before heading out this weekend.

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 08:10:52 +0100
Royal Mail to cut 6000 jobs as strikes blamed for financial losses
Royal Mail has announced it will consult on up to 6000 redundancies before August 2023.

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Who is on The Graham Norton Show tonight?
Popular late-night chat show The Graham Norton Show is back on screens tonight.

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Nature Notes: Autumn has so much to offer
Autumn breezed in right on cue, bringing gusty winds, rain and chilly nights with a very noticeable and sudden decrease in daylight hours – a phenomenon which occurs at this time of year.

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 13:26:26 +0100
Hunt for man linked with London burglaries
Police are looking to speak to a man linked to 18 burglaries that have occurred across London.

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 12:26:36 +0100
Met Police investigates 625 abuse allegations against officers
More than 600 sexual and domestic abuse allegations against its own officers are being investigated by the Metropolitan Police, the force has said.

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince at the Royal Albert Hall review
On Friday, I went to the Royal Albert Hall to watch Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, the sixth instalment of J.K Rowling’s classic saga.

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Richmond MP slams Heathrow expansion
A West London MP has slammed the proposed expansion of Heathrow Airport as “disastrous” for residents.

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 18:35:26 +0100
Netflix to offer new subscription with adverts for just £4.99
Global streaming service Netflix has today (October 13) announced that it will begin offering a cheaper subscription for just £4.99 a month.

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 12:15:43 +0100
Burger King launches brand new Memphis Crispy Chicken burger
Burger King has launched a brand new burger in stores today.

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 09:58:15 +0100
Why was a Jet2 flight diverted to Stansted?
A flight that was due to land in Manchester was escorted to London Stansted where it landed.

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 16:32:08 +0100
Police warn against Chicago Grill late night licence
The Met Police has warned against a West London restaurant and takeaway being allowed to open late at night and said the venue had previously served food past closing time.

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 11:01:00 +0100
Thorpe Park Fright Night Review: A ghouls day out for thrill seekers
We heard the screams and shrieks at Thorpe Park Fright Night were not to be missed this year, so we decided to take a trip to the award-winning theme park.

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Roll up roll up, the circus is in town!
Continental Circus Berlin is performing at Ealing Common from October 19-30.

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Channel 4 Grand Designs: Londoner builds tight extension at Sydenham Hill
Now, this week sees London-based Corinne look for a fresh start in a tight and awkward extension.

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 20:00:00 +0100
BBC EastEnders change iconic credits in aid of climate change
The closing credits for EastEnders will be transformed to highlight how the challenges frozen regions are facing could affect London. 

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 14:11:12 +0100
BBC News presenter George Alagiah to take break as his cancer spreads
The popular newsreader, 66, was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer in 2014 and had recently returned to his broadcasting role.

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 10:08:33 +0100
Netflix The Crown slammed for 'cruel' and 'tasteless' new scene after Queen's death
Netflix has come under fire over a “cruel” and “tasteless” upcoming scene in the new series of The Crown, weeks after the late monarch’s funeral.

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 08:41:10 +0100
BBC Eastenders stars to return for Dot Cotton funeral episode
Eastenders is set to pay tribute to one of its most iconic stars,  June Brown OBE MBE, with many familiar faces returning to the square to pay tribute.

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 09:40:39 +0100
Virgin Media down: How to check Virgin Media status
Users of Virgin Media have been reporting issues with their service this morning.

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 12:06:12 +0100
Just Stop Oil protesters block The Mall outside Buckingham Palace
Environmental protesters blocked The Mall outside Buckingham Palace this morning in a demonstration against the new fossil fuel licences.

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 08:23:30 +0100
Quarter 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 05:00:00 +0100
Richmond Council criticised for only building 40 affordable homes
A West London council has been criticised after revealing its plans to finish building just 40 affordable homes in a year.

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 15:09:07 +0100
Life of Pi review: Yann Martel's classic novel hits London's West End - how to get tickets
Cast members include the charismatic Nuwan Hugh Perera as Pi and former Eastenders actor Ameet Chana

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 06:54:18 +0100
Tottenham 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 +0100
Harry 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 +0100
Wild 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 08:00:00 +0100
Abbots 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 +0100
Sadiq 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 +0100
BBC 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 +0100
Vagabond 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..

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 09:57:35 +0100
London 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 07:12:54 +0100
Rail Strikes: Which train services will not be running during the strikes?
Passengers have been urged to “only travel by train if absolutely necessary on Saturday”.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Who is on The Graham Norton Show tonight?
Popular late-night chat show The Graham Norton Show is back on screens tonight.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Shocktober Fest in pictures: A fun-fuelled night of frights
On Friday night (September 30), reporter duo Poppy and Amy attended the launch night of Shocktober Fest at Tulleys Farm in Crawley.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Woman, 86, left with no hot water for months at Richmond home
A West London housing association has been grilled after an 86-year-old woman was left with no hot water for months.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Meet the Headmaster at Halliford School – Mr James Davies
Every young person in life deserves the opportunity to a wonderful education, and at Halliford School, this remains the thinking as they continue to encourage and support every child and young adult to be the best possible version of themselves that ...

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
London Tube closures October 7: See the full list
Check the London Underground services this weekend before heading out this weekend.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 09:42:50 +0100
P!nk announces 2023 tour - how to get tickets
P!nk has announced a small tour which will see the artist visit outdoor venues in 2023.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 14:34:36 +0100
Bishopsgate stabbing: Eyewitnesses share accounts following robbery attempt
Three people have been stabbed in central London as members of the public tried to intervene in a phone snatch robbery.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 14:18:37 +0100
Bishopsgate stabbing: Three stabbed in phone snatching robbery
Three people have been stabbed in Bishopsgate this morning as members of the public tried to intervene in a phone snatch robbery.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Nature Notes: Time to put the feeders out
EVERY April, I take my garden bird feeders down because by that time, there should be plenty of natural food available and also there is a risk that by feeding fledglings large pieces of nut they may choke.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 11:57:39 +0100
Bishopsgate Attack: Three people stabbed near Liverpool Street Station
City of London Police have said they are not treating the attack as terror-related.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
England v USA 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.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
England v USA at Wembley Stadium: Bag Policy and banned items
With the match just around the corner, ticket holders should be aware of what they can't bring to the venue.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 18:43:48 +0100
Justin Bieber postpones all UK Justice 2023 tour dates
The news comes after ticketing agents shared a statement to fans who brought tickets to the 'Sorry' singers tour. 

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 15:44:54 +0100
Asda launches £1 meal deal with unlimited hot drinks to help over 60s with cost of living
The new initiative will run alongside the current ‘Kids eat for £1’ offer which continues to be hugely popular.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 07:29:05 +0100
Home Office and former Met officer 'suspended' after racist WhatsApp posts
A BBC Newsnight investigation alleged the former Met Police officer had been posting racist content in WhatsApp

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 08:30:31 +0100
Primark change to fitting rooms sees customers threaten boycott
Primark has announced a major change to its stores which has seen some backlash on Twitter.



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