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Fri, 21 Oct 2022 09:59:56 +0100
K-pop stars Blackpink to headline BST Hyde Park, London
Korean superstars Blackpink are the latest headliners announced for 2023's BST Hyde Park. The K-pop group will perform on Sunday, July 2, joining a series of events that already includes Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Billy Joel and P!nk. ...

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 09:38:46 +0100
Crystal Palace Selhurst Park application approved by Croydon Council
Crystal Palace have the go-ahead to build a new main stand to boost Selhurst Park’s capacity to more than 34,000.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon Council wants to change the way council tax support works
Croydon Council wants to make three changes to the way council tax support in the borough works.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Fury over plans to let croquet players drink at Wimbledon tennis club after games
Wimbledon locals are furious over plans to let croquet players drink at a bar serving mostly Pimms after games.

Fri, 21 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, 21 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bromley tip closed until Christmas after three of building’s walls fell down
A recycling centre in South London will be closed until Christmas after three of the building’s walls fell down.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Who is on The Graham Norton Show tonight?
Popular late-night chat show The Graham Norton Show is back on screens tonight.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 15:11:53 +0100
Liz Truss resigns: Early odds on next Prime Minister
Rishi Sunak, Boris Johnson, Theresa May and Penny Mourdant are all among the bookies favourites for next Prime Minister

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 15:39:07 +0100
'Rachel Reeves should be Boris’s chancellor': Stranglers singer
"Fantastic, thank god for that. Bring back Boris.": That was the reaction of former Stranglers singer Hugh Cornwell, as Liz Truss announced her resignation as prime minister on Thursday (October 20).

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 12:54:32 +0100
'Car crash hotspot' near Watford Road as bus stop toppled
A bus stop was destroyed at a car crash hotspot that had several incidents recorded within the last two months.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 12:49:39 +0100
Puregym opening in Finchley Road's former Woolworths
A low-cost gym chain is set to open in the former Woolworths and Iceland building in Finchley Road.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 10:50:55 +0100
Series of Harry Potter coins with to be released by the Royal Mint
A new series of limited edition Harry Potter 50p coins is to be released next year as Queen Elizabeth and King Charles III set to feature.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 00:27:59 +0100
"Deep Work": Indispensable to Modern Success - Masroor Khan, Tiffin School
Deep Work, an invaluable skill scarce in our modern world, has in the past two years become one of the most incumbent qualities for society, from being in the workplace, to beginning a business, to studying at home.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 20:34:36 +0100
Slade Green Road Erith car crash: Man fighting for his life
A MAN is fighting for his life after a crash with a car in Erith.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 20:00:14 +0100
New Scientist Live Fatima Pervez Gumley House
On Friday 7th October to Sunday 9th October, there was an Science show, called New Scientist Live, held at ExCeL London for intrigued minds, young and old, to celebrate the wonders of Science.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 19:32:01 +0100
Make a difference, let's volunteer - Ashvika Thavaseelan, Townley Grammar School
Volunteering is an excellent way to get engaged in your community; there is always a volunteer role for you, regardless of your interests or level of duty.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 18:34:57 +0100
Teens arrested in connection with Shea Gordon death
Four teenagers have been arrested in connection with the death of 17-year-old boy Shea Gordon, who was found stabbed in Lichfield Road, Mile End last month.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 17:14:33 +0100
Fugitive brought to justice for Lewisham Grove Park murder
A fugitive has been brought to justice for the murder of a young music producer in a knife attack witnessed by horrified parents on the school run.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 17:01:50 +0100
Man jailed for burgling Wimbledon’s The Alexandra and All Bar One
A man has been jailed after he tried to headbutted a police officer while being arrested for burgling two Wimbledon pubs.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 15:40:56 +0100
Sensational £2 offer could max your chances to win a share of the next EuroMillions
What can £2 get you in today’s economy?

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 15:05:15 +0100
Met Police officers charged after youth’s arrest on Tooting bus
Three police officers have been charged with assault following the arrest of a 17-year-old boy on a bus, the police watchdog has said.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 14:50:00 +0100
The Bell pub in Walthamstow set to reopen after major refurb
A pub is set to reopen with a brand-new look after a £418,000 refurbishment.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 14:43:55 +0100
Protester pair accused of QEII bridge stunt remanded in custody
Two men have been remanded into custody after appearing in court accused of scaling a bridge in a Just Stop Oil protest that closed the Dartford Crossing for two days.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 14:58:09 +0100
New Aldi in Southgate opens its doors with Eleanor Robinson
A Paralympian was at the grand opening of a new Aldi store.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 14:18:34 +0100
Liz Truss resigns: Will there a general election?
Liz Truss is set to become the shortest-serving UK Prime Minister in history after she announced her resignation on Thursday, October 20.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Nature Notes: Listen out for owls
Autumn is the time when tawny owls (pictured) become more vocal as they seek potential partners and nesting sites.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 13:52:15 +0100
Liz Truss resigns as Prime Minister - what she said
Prime Minister Liz Truss has resigned

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 13:43:54 +0100
Watling Street Southfleet Dartford crash: Three in hospital  
THREE people have been taken to hospital after a crash on the A2 near Dartford.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 14:16:54 +0100
Saint Francis Hospice charity shop deputy manager dies
A charity shop deputy manager who got a “buzz” from opening new branches all over east London has passed away.  

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 13:30:43 +0100
Halfway Street Sidcup car crash: Man dies
A 35-year-old man has died five days later after a crash with a car in Sidcup.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 12:13:09 +0100
Fracking ban debate: How south London and Kent MPS voted
A MOTION proposed by the Labour Party to ban fracking in England has been rejected.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 12:00:26 +0100
Thornton Heath: Galpins Road explosion to be discussed in Commons
A debate is to be held in the House of Commons tomorrow regarding a gas explosion that killed one and evacuated hundreds in Thornton Heath.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 11:42:08 +0100
Search for wanted man Callum Street Porter after Edmonton gunshots
Police have appealed for helping locating a suspect after gunshots were fired outside a bakery.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 11:34:10 +0100
Missing Mitcham man has links to Worcester Park 
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing man.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 11:13:16 +0100
Just Stop Oil protesters spray Harrods front orange
Protesters from Just Stop Oil have sprayed orange paint around the front of Harrods department store in Knightsbridge.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 09:36:55 +0100
Just Stop Oil protesters charged after Dartford Crossing closure
Two men have been charged over a protest that closed the Dartford Crossing for two days.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 07:46:32 +0100
" I think words are wonderful things" - Beatrice Garland Interview by Kaivalya Pullakandam, Wilson's School
On Monday 19th October, I was lucky enough to interview Beatrice Garland. For those of you who don't know her or haven’t learned about her poem yet, Beatrice Garland wrote a poem included in the GCSE syllabus. Here is how the interview went:

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Sutton Council forced into £1.6 million contract for energy efficiency works
Sutton Council was forced to hand out a contract worth more than £1.6 million to the only company that successfully applied.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Disabled Lewisham mum evicted after refusing to move to Ilford left homeless
A South London mum evicted from her home as she refused to move to Ilford is still homeless after a council said it would find her a place.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Natwest bank in Lower Addiscombe Road Croydon to close
A Croydon high street will lose its only bank as NatWest has announced it will close its branch in Lower Addiscombe Road in January.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon widow told to 'shush' when explaining why she hadn't paid council tax
A Croydon widow was told to “shush” when trying to explain why she had not paid her council tax.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Lambeth Council fined after ignoring sexual abuse concerns
A South London council has been ordered to pay a dad £1,150 after it ignored concerns that his daughter was being sexually abused.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Met Police dog wins Amplifon Award after Orpington stabbing
A Kent Police dog has won the “hero pet” title after he was stabbed in the head five times in Orpington.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 15:02:31 +0100
Netflix to charge users for sharing passwords starting early 2023
Global streaming service giant, Netflix is considering charging customers that share their accounts and passwords.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 15:30:15 +0100
Netflix's The Crown drops trailer for season 5
Netflix drops the trailer for season 5 of The Crown.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 15:03:17 +0100
Boris Johnson to run to replace Liz Truss as a 'matter of national interest'
Boris Johnson, who only stood down last month, considers his return a matter of public interest, reports The Times

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 14:59:00 +0100
Liz Truss resigns as PM losing out to Daily Star lettuce
British Prime Minister, Liz Truss has resigned today meaning the Daily Star lettuce wins the race and outlasts the PM's time in power.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 14:50:58 +0100
Who do you want to see as the next UK Prime Minister?
A number of candidates will likely stand to be the next Prime Minister, but who do you want to see end up in charge?

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 14:18:13 +0100
Liz Truss Resigns: Keir Starmer calls for election as PM goes
British Prime Minister, Liz Truss has resigned today and Labour leader Keir Starmer has now called for a General Election

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 14:18:54 +0100
Liz Truss resigns: What now after Truss becomes shortest-serving PM?
Liz Truss has resigned as UK Prime Minister, what happens next?



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