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Mon, 24 Oct 2022 09:13:14 +0100
Redbridge Council make 16% cut to annual climate emissions
There is good news on the Climate Action Plan, with a 16.2 per cent cut in carbon emissions from Redbridge Council sources over the past year.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Eltham community fears for safety on crash-riddled Rochester Way
A community in Eltham fear a family could “one day be killed” if Greenwich Council does not impose stricter road restrictions onto the crash-riddled Rochester Way.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Inside the life of Peckham-born YouTuber Harry Pinero  
A YouTuber with millions of followers who grew up on a council estate in Peckham has shared the secrets to his success.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Dartford: Luna open-air cinema returning to Bluewater
An open-air cinema is returning to Bluewater shopping centre in Dartford this Christmas season for three weeks of festive film showings.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 09:47:02 +0100
Royal Mail stamps without barcode will be unusable within 100 days
Customers have been warned that their ‘1st’ and 2nd’ class stamps will be unusable from January 31 2023 as Royal Mail introduces a new system.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 09:22:17 +0100
Be on BBC shows like Eastenders, Doctor Who, Casualty, Strictly and more
Here's how you can be an alien on Doctor Who or order a drink in the Queen Vic as part of the BBC's 100th birthday celebrations.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 17:54:45 +0100
Elizabeth line: Bond Street station to official open this week
The anticipated Bond Street station will open on Monday, October 24.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Wild Things: Ambitious plan to bring back the chough
Our Wild Things columnist Eric Brown reveals ambitious plans to bring back a bird missing for 200 years from Kent's soaring white cliffs

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 16:27:23 +0100
Machete seized in Woolwich Town Centre
A man has been arrested after a huge machete was seized by police in Woolwich Town Centre.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 16:24:44 +0100
Bill gives pregnant women greater protection from redundancy
MP Tulip Siddiq has given her backing to a bill which aims to give greater protection against the threat of redundancy to women who are pregnant.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 15:20:34 +0100
Sidcup Crazy Club Soft Play at Beck Evans Farm reopens
A children’s soft play centre is welcoming back families in Sidcup after reopening following a seven-month closure for refurbishment.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 13:50:13 +0100
National Fish & Chip awards: South East London shop named finalist
A South East London fish and chip shop has been named as a finalist in a national takeaway of the year competition.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 13:55:25 +0100
Greenwich: Call 999 if you see missing Thamesmead man
An elderly man is missing from his home in Thamesmead in Greenwich.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 13:28:28 +0100
Dartford Crossing blocked due to ‘police incident’
The approach to Dartford Crossing was blocked both ways causing long delays for drivers due to a police incident last night.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
The Crown Inn pub in Loughton was once a bus terminus
The Crown Inn at the junction of Old Station Road and Loughton High Road in the late 1920s.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Best fish and chips near Bexley according to TripAdvisor reviews
If you fancy a fish supper, here are the top places on your doorstep according to Tripadvisor reviews.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
See Greenwich's cheapest property on Zoopla
From luxury mansions, doer-uppers, former churches and cosy bungalows, the housing market is far and wide much like the prices on the market too.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
The cheapest petrol prices in south east London
We’ve rounded up the cheapest fuel stations within a five-mile radius of each south east London borough.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Ghost hunting spots in south east London to explore this Halloween
As we approach the Halloween half-term, we’ve rounded up some spectacular ghost hunting tours happening across south east London.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Best Sunday roasts in Lewisham
As the days grow colder and a little gloomier, a Sunday roast is by far the best thing to keep you feeling warm and cosy on a weekend.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Pink Elephants Nursery Chislehurst Bromley rated inadequate
A South London nursery has been given the worst possible rating by Ofsted, after inspectors found electronics and air conditioning units “in reach” of children.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 11:32:37 +0100
Ex-EastEnders actress arrested for 'conning man out of £80,000 for sex services'
The un-named EastEnders actress is believed to have conned a man in his 80s out of £80,000.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 08:32:06 +0100
When is The Voice UK final 2022?
When is The Voice UK final 2022?

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 06:57:54 +0100
Netflix The Watcher: Actor Bobby Cannavale recalls 'personal connection' to series
US actor Bobby Cannavale stars in Netflix’s The Watcher and he says he's had a similar experience to the family on the show.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
What time is BBC Doctor Who: The Power of The Doctor on TV? How to watch
Whittaker has played the thirteenth incarnation of the Time Lord since 2017, and will be passing on the reigns to Ncuti Gatwa following her final episode.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 17:55:04 +0100
Repair Café Reduces Rubbish - Sophia Mirza, Woodford County High School
It is well known that reducing waste needs to be a priority for all of us, especially in today’s living crisis. Litter makes the area that we live in less appealing, and seeing it can influence people into thinking that it is okay to also litter, s...

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 20:05:04 +0100
Yondr's phone-free concerts: are they here to stay?- Kate Smith, Darrick Wood School
For the first time in five years, musical legend Bob Dylan is back on tour: with sold out dates all over the UK including four shows in the London Palladium, demand to see the Nobel Prize-winning artist is as high as ever. Touring the UK from 19th Oc...

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 16:05:56 +0100
Five kilos of cannabis in south east London car
Police have seized almost five kilos of cannabis after a routine vehicle stop.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 16:47:51 +0100
CCP congress signifies uncertain future for China - Joshua Park, Tiffin School
The recent months have marked a strange time in China. From former leader Hu Jintao's abrupt departure from this year's Communist Party Congress to the mystery 'bridge man' protestor in Beijing, events are causing people to suspect that not everythin...

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 14:37:51 +0100
Met Office issues yellow thunderstorm warning for London
The warning is in place from 4am Sunday, October 23 until 5am Monday, October 24.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 14:26:00 +0100
'Distraught' Walthamstow residents being evicted from flats
Almost 30 flats living in the poorly-built Walthamstow Stadium development are being evicted through no fault of their own.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 14:01:31 +0100
Judge’s concern as parents lose fight with Greenwich Council
A Deputy High Court judge has voiced concern after being told how a couple had to represent themselves in a complex case centred on the care of their teenage son because they were £36 over a legal aid limit.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 13:25:30 +0100
Westwood Lane cannabis factory shut down as man charged
A man has been charged with the production of cannabis as a factory in Sidcup has been shut down.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 13:06:00 +0100
Travel feature: Star Clipper tall ships cruise
Kerstin Rodgers takes to the high seas for a cruise aboard a four masted sailing ship along the Italian coast

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Letters featuring Copped Hall, Rolls Park and Wanstead House
Older readers may remember how to write a letter, using paper rather than a mobile phone. ‘Thank you letters’ were a chore after Christmas but appreciated by the person who had sent the present. Not so long ago letters were the only means of comm...

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 11:37:25 +0100
Bexley and Wandsworth teens killed rival drug dealer in Roehampton
Three teenagers between the ages of 15 and 19 have been jailed after they stabbed a rival drug dealer to death in Roehampton in Wandsworth.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Parade of shops in east London pictured a century ago
This photo taken around 1915 shows the parade in Station Road in North Chingford.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 05:09:00 +0100
South east London schools with the highest exclusion rates
Figures have revealed which schools in South east London excluded pupils most often last year.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Hour-by-hour Met Office London weather forecast this weekend
It’s been a pretty dull week in south east London, and it looks like more gloomy clouds are on their way.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Dartford teen to skydive for CAHMS charity in mum’s memory
A 16-year-old boy from Dartford will take on a gruelling challenge as he skydives to raise money for charity in memory of his mum.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 14:56:20 +0100
EastEnders actress Josephine Melville dies backstage following performance
The actress played Tess Parker in BBC’s EastEnders in 1986 but also acted in The Bill and Casualty.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 10:58:58 +0100
Sam Smith tour 2023: Pre-sale tickets and UK tour dates
Sam Smith has announced a UK, Ireland and Europe tour for 2023. Here's the UK and Ireland tour dates and how you can buy pre-sale tickets.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Make House of The Dragon star Emma D'Arcy's TikTok viral Negroni Sbagliato cocktail
'Negroni Sblagliato...with prosecco in it' is still on a constant loop in our heads.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 00:01:00 +0100
UK bank holidays 2023: What days will we get off next year
These are the confirmed 2023 bank holiday dates

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Why you shouldn’t make your bed first thing in the morning
Mrs D, known for her tips and tricks for keeping a clean house, shared the disgusting warning on social media

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Pumpkin decorations this Halloween could see fined £5,000
Pumpkins are a staple of Halloween decorations across the country but could land you with a £5,000 fine

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Pumpkin decorations this Halloween could see fined £5,000
Pumpkins are a staple of Halloween decorations across the country but could land you with a £5,000 fine

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Make House of The Dragon star Emma D'Arcy's TikTok viral Negroni Sbagliato cocktail
'Negroni Sblagliato...with prosecco in it' is still on a constant loop in our heads.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 00:01:00 +0100
£5,000 fine for driving in gloves, coats or scarves warning to UK drivers
You could be fined £5,000 for driving while wearing gloves, coats or scarves, experts have warned

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Tesco, Aldi, Asda, Lidl and Iceland 'do not eat' warnings and product recalls
Iceland, Asda, Tesco, Lidl and Aldi have issued 'do not eat' warnings in place on some of their products



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