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Sat, 15 Oct 2022 09:37:03 +0100
Revealed: The 18 places you should not park your car
There are lots of issues surrounding where exactly you are allowed to park your car.

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Bus driver and conductor pictured in east London in 1930s
A wonderful photo of a bus driver and conductor in Cherrydown Avenue in the early 1930s.

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Councillors 'call-in' Croydon mayor's £20 million a year temporary workers contract
Concerns about a multi-million-pound agency staff contract, awarded by Croydon’s new mayor, were raised by the authority’s scrutiny committee.

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Your Local Guardian new Public Notice Portal
We're launching a new portal to keep you up to date with the latest road closures and developments in your area.

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Burger King Penge confirms opening of new restaurant
A new Burger King restaurant is set to open in Penge, creating 30 new jobs in the area.

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Sidcup cat almost killed after being shot with air rifle
A family in Sidcup have been left devastated after their cat was nearly killed when shot with an air rifle – the second incident of this kind on their street.

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Merton libraries to be used as ‘warm banks’ this winter
Merton Council has encouraged residents to visit the borough’s public libraries if they are struggling to keep warm in the coming months.

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bromley's 5 best cafes according to TripAdvisor reviews
In need of a caffeine fix? Bromley is overflowing with cafes and coffee shops to quench your thirst.

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 09:37:33 +0100
Tesco, Aldi, Asda 'do not eat' warnings and product recalls
Asda, Tesco and Aldi are among the supermarkets with 'do not eat' warnings in place

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 09:32:37 +0100
HMRC issues Self Assessment scam warning ahead of October tax deadline
“HMRC will never ring up threatening arrest. Only criminals do that."

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 09:31:56 +0100
Martin Lewis issues 'unpleasant' financial warning to couples living together in the UK
The warning came in Martin Lewis’ latest Money Saving Expert newsletter

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 08:38:41 +0100
Ex BBC Eastenders star Martine McCutcheon breaks silence after brother's death
The former Eastenders star and Love Actually actress opened up on social media following the tragic death of her brother Laurence John, or LJ.

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 16:32:17 +0100
Cheam: Lumley Road and St Dunstan's Hill crash
Police were called at 3.12pm to a collision involving two cars and a van at the junction of St Dunstan's Hill and Lumley Road, Cheam.

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 14:11:37 +0100
Liz Truss names Jeremy Hunt as new Chancellor after Kwasi Kwarteng sacking
Prime Minister Liz Truss appointed Jeremy Hunt after sacking Kwasi Kwarteng earlier today

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 11:58:42 +0100
Liz Truss announcement today: What time is Liz Truss speaking today?
Liz Truss will hold a press conference on Friday, Downing Street has confirmed.

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 11:54:11 +0100
Liz Truss press conference: What will Prime Minister say at announcement?
Reports suggest senior Tories are plotting the possibility of replacing Ms Truss with a joint ticket of Rishi Sunak and Penny Mordaunt

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 21:49:13 +0100
Orlando : the Woolf classic 94 years later - Beatriz Victoria Balboa The Tiffin Girls' School
  As the 94th anniversary of Woolf’s world- shaking classic “Orlando” passes, the timeless novel presents its views on gender and equality in a new light, possibly more relevant than ever in 2022.

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 19:07:16 +0100
Fun and Laughter at the Future Leaders Programme by Zara Mirza, Woodford County High School
The Future Leaders Programme kicked off with several bangs on Thursday evening last night, with over 300 students attending the first of 24 sessions aimed at developing the skills students need for post-18 pathways.

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 18:34:24 +0100
Man rushed to hospital after being hit by car in Shenley
A man in his 60s was taken to hospital after he was hit by a car.

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 17:00:33 +0100
Epping Forest tree planted in memory of late Lord Mayor of London
This week in Epping Forest, I hosted a visit by the Lord Mayor of the City of London, Vincent Keaveny, and the Lady Mayoress, to plant a tree in memory of Sir Roger Gifford. The Lord Mayor heads the City of London Corporation which manages Epping For...

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 16:53:00 +0100
Cars damaged in crash on Chislehurst Royal Parade
Parked cars have been damaged on a street in Chislehurst after a car crashed into them.

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 16:47:00 +0100
Search for missing Erith man not seen for 9 days
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing man from Erith.

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 16:32:00 +0100
Halfway Street Sidcup crash: Arrest and man fights for life
A man in his 30s has been rushed to hospital after a crash in Sidcup.

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 15:26:00 +0100
Search for missing boy, 13, last seen in Thornton Heath
Police are looking for a boy who is missing, but has reportedly travelled to south London.

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 15:20:00 +0100
Two NatWest south London branches among 43 to close
Two NatWest branches in south London are among 43  across England that are set to permanently close.

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 15:17:00 +0100
Brookhill Road Woolwich stabbing: Boy taken to hospital
A 17-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after a stabbing in Woolwich.

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 13:48:00 +0100
Lewisham police search for girl, 14, last seen in Catford
Police are looking for a missing teenage girl who was last seen in Catford, Lewisham.

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 13:36:16 +0100
Hendon Park taped off by police following sexual assault
A park has been sealed off by police following a report of a sexual assault.

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 12:49:24 +0100
Just Stop Oil protesters throw soup over Van Gogh's Sunflower painting
The soup covered the painting, which is covered by a slim sheet of glass and placed in a golden frame. 

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 12:56:15 +0100
Just Stop Oil protesters arrested for throwing soup on Van Gogh art
Two Just Stop Oil supporters have been arrested after throwing tinned soup at one of Vincent Van Gogh’s most famous paintings to protest against fossil fuels.

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 11:50:38 +0100
Hunt for suspect after man raped in Morden Hall Park
A man in his 20s has been raped in a wooded area of Morden Hall Park.

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 11:36:31 +0100
Tributes paid to A2 Dartford horror crash victims
Tributes have been paid to two victims who died after a horror crash on the A2 in Dartford.

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bromley tennis club members forced to go home to use toilet
A South London tennis club sends members home to use their own toilets, after players started complaining about a stench coming from the clubhouse bathroom.

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon Council set to make more than £1m from fining parents outside schools
Croydon Council is expected to make more than £1 million from fining drivers outside schools next year.

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 05:00:00 +0100
Kate Middleton complains to TfL and Greenwich Council over busy junction
Residents in Greenwich claim they have to block traffic themselves at a busy junction due to drivers not stopping.

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 18:08:02 +0100
Robbie Coltrane star of Harry Potter and Cracker dies aged 72
The Scottish-born actor and comic was known for being a boisterous and decidedly eccentric Scotsman. 

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 16:23:09 +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

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 16:23:15 +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

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 14:53:32 +0100
Liz Truss announcement: Key points from Prime Minister's U-turn press conference
Liz Truss discussed her U-turn, Kwasi Kwarteng, Jeremy Hunt, and her future as Prime Minister

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 11:02:38 +0100
Cost of living: Expectation of Truss U-turn as pressure builds on Government
Reports suggest senior Tories are plotting the possibility of replacing Ms Truss with a joint ticket of Rishi Sunak and Penny Mordaunt

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 10:56:54 +0100
ITV GMB host Kate Garraway gives update on husband Derek Draper at NTAs
The Good Morning Britain presenter spoke of the “care crisis” during her acceptance speech at the National Television Awards

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 09:16:27 +0100
A282 Dartford multi-vehicle crash: Recap
There are over eight miles of congestion and long delays are in place after a multi-vehicle crash near Dartford.

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 19:21:20 +0100
Feminine Power: the Divine to the Demonic Review
Despite some restrictions, this exhibition was an amazing display of female power, with a range of cultures and religions highlighting the way we as women are presented in divinity.  

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 16:58:25 +0100
Police concerned for missing Croydon girl with Kent links 
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing girl from Croydon.

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 16:46:22 +0100
Bexley Councillor suspended over Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe tweet
A South London councillor has been dropped as a school governor and suspended from his local party, after being criticised for a tweet he made last weekend.

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 16:10:12 +0100
Bromley Council said cold residents should go to warm libraries
A South London council has vetoed an idea to give heating money to community groups and said cold residents can hang out in libraries instead.



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