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Tue, 18 Oct 2022 08:49:22 +0100
BBC reveals full centenary TV schedule with Doctor Who, Strictly and more
The broadcaster will air a week of special programming as part of its centenary celebrations. 

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 13:16:04 +0100
Met Police at Old Bailey after West Norwood woman killed in Brixton crash
Two Metropolitan Police officers charged with driving offences after a 25-year-old woman was killed when she was hit by a patrol car have been told to appear at the Old Bailey.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 11:41:39 +0100
Dartford Crossing QEII bridge traffic update amid Just Stop Oil protest
Highways England has warned drivers to expect severe delays this morning at the QEII bridge (Dartford Crossing) following action by Just Stop Oil protestors.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 16:35:42 +0100
Graham Norton deletes Twitter account amid cancel culture
Talk show host Graham Norton has seemed to deleted his Twitter account, seeing many loyal fans saddened.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 14:12:16 +0100
McDonald's to remove Chicken Legend from menus this week
The Chicken Legend is leaving all McDonald's in all forms from Wednesday, October 19.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 07:54:26 +0100
Just Stop Oil protestors climb QE2 bridge causing closure and delays
Two Just Stop Oil activists have climbed to the top of the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge, causing delays at the Dartford Crossing.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 07:03:55 +0100
UK to enter recession until summer 2023, experts warn
The UK economy could be in recession until next summer, financial experts have said.

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 12:27:26 +0100
Just Stop Oil protestors spray paint Aston Martin showroom
Just Stop Oil protestors have blocked off Park Lane and spray painted the Aston Martin showroom in London.

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 11:23:47 +0100
'Breakthrough’ new cancer vaccine could be available by 2030
The team behind the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine against Covid-19 have said a cancer vaccines could be available by 2030.

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 11:18:21 +0100
Pair in court accused of criminal damage to frame of Van Gogh’s Sunflowers
Two women are due to appear in court charged with criminal damage to the frame of a famous Vincent Van Gogh painting at a London art gallery.

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 15:14:58 +0100
Animal Rebellion protestors pour milk in shops across the UK
Animal Rebellion protestors coordinated action in stores such as Harrods, Waitrose and Marks and Spencer.

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 13:21:04 +0100
Rylan Clark recreates X Factor audition look 10 years after ITV talent show appearance
Watch Rylan Clark's iconic X Factor audition from 2012 as he marks a decade in showbiz.

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 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 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 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
'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 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 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 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 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
Nestle Tower Croydon update
It has now been more than three years since work started on turning Croydon’s iconic Nestle Tower into flats- part of a £500  million project including a new public square.

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 10:42:31 +0100
London Road Croydon gun shots spark police investigation
Police have launched an investigation after reports of gun shots in Croydon in the early hours of this morning.

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 09:53:46 +0100
Missing woman from Croydon last seen yesterday
A woman is missing from her home in Croydon.

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
Croydon café owner worried for survival in Whitgift Centre
A café owner in Croydon’s Whitgift Centre is not sure how long he can hang on as the shopping centre has been “deserted for the past seven years”.

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Former Cheam heroin addict launches self-help book in Epsom
A former heroin addict who turned her life around is now helping others to manage anxiety and depression.

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 16:11:31 +0100
Missing man from Croydon ‘may be confused’
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing man from Croydon.

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 11:51:42 +0100
Met Police officers charged after Norwood woman dies in Stockwell crash
Two serving Metropolitan Police officers have been charged after a woman from Norwood died in a crash.

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 10:41:57 +0100
Man missing from Croydon University Hospital
Police are looking for a man who is missing from a hospital in Croydon.



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