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Fri, 28 Oct 2022 08:02:06 +0100
Dartford Crossing traffic and delays: Recap
There were long delays on the A282 QEIIBridge southbound at Dartford Crossing due to a broken down vehicle this morning.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 09:37:25 +0100
Police search for man who touched teen girl in Wembley
A search is on to find a man after reports of a teenager being groped on a bus.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon GCSE Maths and English pass rate below London average
Croydon has one of the lowest maths and English pass rates in London, new data has revealed.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Cat left partially blind after being shot with air rifle in Belvedere
A family cat in Belvedere has been left partially blind and stuck with a pellet lodged in its skull after being shot with an air rifle.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Olley’s Fish Experience nominated for National Fish and Chip Awards
A south London fish and chip shop owner has thanked his staff for their hard work and dedication after the venue has made it into the top 20 in the UK of the National Fish and Chip Awards.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bexley public toilet out of use branded a 'disgrace'
A public toilet which could have cost around £40,000 has been out of use for “over two years”, with the council’s lack of care for the facility being called an “absolute disgrace” by a local councillor.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
London Tube closures October 28: See the full list
Check the London Underground services this weekend before heading out this weekend.

Fri, 28 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, 27 Oct 2022 20:13:28 +0100
Reading Festival - Experiencing the Highs and Lows, By Charlie Puczyniec Hampton School
As someone who has recently attended the infamous Reading Festival in August, I have to say that it was not at all what I would have expected. Packed with people, poor sanitary conditions and not to mention the lack of safety precautions, one has to ...

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 15:26:56 +0100
Friends complete Hackney activist's mural as memorial
Friends and family of an activist who died last year are fundraising to put up a memorial in their honour.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 15:47:03 +0100
The Fixing Factory has opened in Queen’s Crescent, Camden
A new community repair centre for household items has launched in Camden.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 10:18:13 +0100
£7 pints to become the norm as brewer gives price hike warning
It comes as pubs and brewers have warned beer shortages could hit the UK this winter

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 16:59:29 +0100
A Fresh Hope for Women in F1
The female only W Series may be crumbling, but can a new competition make a difference for young women traversing this ruthless pipeline to success?

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 18:04:47 +0100
Bexley house prices: Average house prices rise by £7,000
The latest data from the government department reveals that in August 2022 average house prices in Bexley reached £404,141.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 17:02:05 +0100
Wembley man guilty of stabbing teen to death in Croydon raid
Two young men have been found guilty of killing a boy who was stabbed to death in his own home by masked invaders “out for blood”.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 17:12:41 +0100
Diwali, the Commonwealth and the Queen By Jayden Thakrar Merchant Taylors' school
This year, Diwali was celebrated around the UK including Kingsbury Mandir. Kingsbury Mandir took a slightly different approach to this year’s Diwali celebrations as upon arriving at the main praying area, you are greeted with the sight of many diff...

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 17:13:08 +0100
The Silent Killer of Mental Health - Masroor Khan, Tiffin School
Studies have found strong links between excessive social media use and mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression and loneliness. Is social media the culprit for the deterioration of mental health?

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 16:41:06 +0100
Woking FC vs Notts County Match Report
Woking fall short

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 16:14:46 +0100
Doggy Tales - Suraya Nurbhai - Croydon High School
Funded by The Kennel Club, The Bark and Read Foundation is working with schools around the UK to help children develop a passion for reading with the use of specially-trained support dogs.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 16:17:12 +0100
Golders Green builder fined £600k over Brentwood site safety
A building firm has been fined £600,000 after putting workers and show home visitors at risk by "completely ignoring" fire safety measures.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 15:58:45 +0100
Thousands petition to save Shaolin Temple UK from relocation
Thousands have backed a petition calling to save a temple from relocation.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 16:20:44 +0100
The Book of Mormon - Incredible or Inconsiderate?
The Book of Mormon - Incredible or Inconsiderate?

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 15:33:00 +0100
Richmond McDonald's anti-social behaviour leads to dispersal order
A dispersal order has been put in place for the second weekend in a row after arrests and antisocial behaviour at a Richmond McDonald’s.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 16:28:31 +0100
DEMON DENTIST - LIVE ON STAGE! Review by Sia Pathak, JAGS
Is it possible to adapt David Walliams’ award winning book, ‘Demon Dentist’ into a play, which we love just as much? It seems director Neal Foster and the Birmingham Theatre Company have done just that.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 14:59:18 +0100
Green light given for 741 Harlow town centre homes
A £46 million development including 741 town centre homes is coming to Harlow.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 14:55:41 +0100
Police name two victims of fatal shooting in Ilford
Two men killed in a shooting in Ilford have now been officially named.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 16:07:43 +0100
The Rise of the Aesthetic - Nedu Odunze, James Allen's Girls' School
Social media is ingrained into the daily lives of the majority of the developed world. It gives us access to more knowledge than the previous generations could ever have imagined and connects us with people from all around the world with ease. Social...

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 14:10:02 +0100
'Gunshots fired at parked car' in Beckton, Shackleton Way
Gunshots were reportedly fired at people sat inside a parked car in Beckton.  

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Nature Notes: Welcoming our winter birds
AS the faded leaves of many hues flutter and spiral earthwards in a blustery wind, I can never resist the childish delight of kicking those leaves piled up on the pavement as I walk.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 14:01:30 +0100
'Eyesore' Loughton bungalow leads to prosecution
A man has been prosecuted and ordered to pay more than £4,000 after ignoring notices about his “dangerous” bungalow in Loughton.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 13:33:19 +0100
London Weather: Capital to be as hot as Spain
London could be set for a mini heatwave this weekend, with it potentially being as hot as Spain

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 13:51:13 +0100
'Predator' jailed for Westfield rape of lone teenage girl
A “dangerous” predator raped a 15-year-old girl who had become separated from her friends at a shopping centre.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 13:15:38 +0100
CCTV video shows Mee Chong's body being moved in suitcase
Shocking CCTV footage shows the moment a woman carried the body of the friend she murdered in two suitcases and struggled to put one in a car.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 13:00:17 +0100
East 17 among stars at Havering’s Christmas switch-on 2022
East 17 and Artful Dodger’s Robbie Craig will be among the stars at this year’s switching on of the Christmas lights in Havering.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 12:46:00 +0100
Friend guilty of killing Mee Chong and dumping headless body
A “desperate” woman who killed her former friend and disposed of her headless body in woodland has been convicted.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 12:13:59 +0100
How did Halloween evolve into what it is today ? - Francesca Visintin St Philomena's High school for Girls
Halloween comes around each year on the 31st of October and is prominent for children trick-or-treating, costume parties, spooky haunted house attractions, and much more! However, what are the origins of this popular tradition? Well, Halloween has be...

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 12:07:12 +0100
Home Gardens Dartford: Man charged after assault
A man has been charged with robbery and two counts of theft after a man was assaulted in Dartford.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 11:50:43 +0100
MP Gareth Thomas hits out at Harrow mortgage hike
Almost 8,000 mortgage holders in Harrow will see hikes of hundreds of pounds next year, an MP claims.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 12:47:45 +0100
Aldi’s Next Big Thing on Channel 4 to star Wimbledon bakery owner
A bakery owner from Wimbledon will appear on a Channel 4 competition tonight where the winner will see their products sold in Aldi stores across the country.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 16:43:11 +0100
Elephant and Castle and the Castle Square - Noah Hambling - Wallington County Grammer School
The Castle Square is a small mall in Elephant and Castle, just next to Elephant and Castle station which is often streaming with people.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 11:59:02 +0100
Muswell Hill opening: What do you get in a Pret?
The latest coffee and lunch option in Muswell Hill is the international chain Pret a Manger. 

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 10:55:13 +0100
City & Islington College offers alternative to sixth form
Here’s six fantastic reasons why you should choose the City and Islington College (CANDI) over school when it comes to taking the next step in your education. 

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 11:03:24 +0100
Police appeal after woman dies in double Stratford stabbing
Police are searching for Miguel Angel Alvarez Florentino in connection with the double stabbing in Stratford on October 23. 

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 10:38:57 +0100
Garratt Lane Tooting car crash: Man fighting for his life  
A MAN is fighting for his life after a crash with a car in Tooting.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 10:19:23 +0100
Elusive Havering £10k-a-month Lottery winner finally found 
The hunt for a lucky Havering resident who won an unclaimed £10,000-a-month Lottery ticket has finally come to an end.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 10:23:22 +0100
Drivers fined over anti-social behaviour in Crossways Boulevard Greenhithe
A police crackdown on anti-social behaviour lead to 20 drivers fined in Greenhithe last weekend.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 10:45:19 +0100
Pedestrian killed in van crash on A13 near Beckton flyover
A man in his 30s was killed in a collision with a van on the A13.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 10:07:36 +0100
Shrewsbury Lane Woolwich: Child found unresponsive dies
A young child has died after being found unresponsive in a home in Woolwich.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 09:38:42 +0100
Man jailed for murder of Barking's Dean Pascal-Modeste
A man who fled to America has been jailed for the stabbing murder of a young music producer from Barking.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 09:43:31 +0100
Thamesmead: Nathan Way recycling centre damaged by fire
An industrial shredder was damaged by a fire at a Thamesmead recycling centre yesterday.



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