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Sat, 29 Oct 2022 08:58:43 +0100
Dog behaviourist warns UK dog owners ahead of Halloween weekend
A dog behaviourist has warned dog owners about dressing their furry friend up in Halloween costumes.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 08:53:47 +0100
Pet owners who share a bed with their dogs issued warning ahead of winter months
Dog owners have been warned not let their dog share a bed with them in the next few months

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 09:41:28 +0100
Pinewood Place Wilmington Dartford: Drugs arrest
A 22-year-old man has been arrested after drugs were found hidden underneath a car’s gear stick.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
East London church that offered commanding views of London
One of the most easily recognised landmarks of Chingford, All Saints (the Old Church) pictured in c1910.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0100
East London Waterworks Park close to crowdfunding target
An east London charity has almost raised two thirds of its £500,000 target to turn an old Thames Water site into an inner-city park.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Toxic berries reappear in Romford subway
A plant producing toxic berries is continuing to grow along a Romford subway – though its life may soon be coming to an end. 

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
The Halloween music events happening this weekend in south London
Halloween isn’t just a day anymore, it’s a season packed with ghoulish fun and plenty of exciting activities for all ages.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Greenwich woman rescues stray puppies found in Greece
A woman from Greenwich has teamed up with an online friend to help rescue a litter of puppies who were found on the streets in Greece.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 00:29:00 +0100
Croydon house prices: Average house prices rise by £3,000
The latest data from the government department reveals that in August 2022 average house prices in Croydon reached £426,861.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 00:15:00 +0100
Wandsworth house prices: Average house prices soar by £17,000
Wandsworth is one of the most expensive areas to buy a property in the entirety of the UK.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 00:06:00 +0100
Dartford house prices: Average house prices rise by £4,000
The latest data from the government department reveals that in August 2022 average house prices in Dartford reached £374,380.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 08:55:52 +0100
Aldi, Lidl, Tesco, Asda and Iceland 'do not eat' warnings and product recalls
Tesco, Asda, Lidl and Aldi have all issued 'do not eat' warnings

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 08:54:45 +0100
Find out how much you've cost the NHS with interactive tool
This interactive tool shows you how an estimation of how much you've cost the NHS as well as your contributions to NHS services.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 08:52:18 +0100
I'm A Celebrity 2022: Who are the 20 winners of ITV show and what are they doing now?
ITV has announced the new series hosted by Ant and Dec will return on Sunday, November 6.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 08:52:57 +0100
5 TikTok air fryer recipes to try at home
From honey and mustard gammon to chocolate molten lava cake, here's 5 TikTok air fryer recipes to try.

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 13:10:50 +0100
Royal Mint produces first coin featuring King Charles III
Old coins with Queen Elizabeth II's portrait will remain legal tender

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 23:35:48 +0100
The Best of a British Summer, Alexandre Gruffat, Dulwich College
For many, Wimbledon marks the beginning of Summer; school has just broken up, the weather begins to creep into the mid-high 20’s, and those with hay fever begin to sneeze. Wimbledon’s atmosphere confirms that summer sentiment through its traditio...

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 23:20:00 +0100
The Tragedy of The First All-Black Orchestra Layla Smuga Tolworth Girls School
After performing before George V and the future king at the time, Edward VIII, The Southern Syncopated Orchestra face the misfortune of their ship, the SS Rowan, sinking on October 9th, 1921. They made history as the first all-black orchestra to perf...

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 22:49:31 +0100
BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY- Manimekalai Ramaswamy, TGS
Pearl Cleage’s engrossing play, set during the Great Depression and the Harlem Renaissance, took to the stage on the 21st of September. Blues for an Alabama Sky acutely depicts the challenges of race, homosexuality and contradicting views at the ti...

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 21:44:30 +0100
'See How They Run' and Meta-art- Laura Turner, Parmiters' School
Damian Jones’ new comedy-mystery hybrid See How They Run is a delightful time at the cinema, if a little rough around the edges.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 20:02:05 +0100
Amsterdam Movie Review
Starring Margot Robbie, John David Washington and Christian Bale, the Movie Amsterdam is yet to become the movie of 2022.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 21:01:30 +0100
Diwali - Time to Rethink Public Holidays? Sia Pathak JAGS
Diwali is a significant festival for many people worldwide celebrated by Hindu, Jain, Sikh, and some Buddhist communities. Also known as the festival of lights, it celebrates the new year and the triumph of good over evil. This year, it took place on...

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 18:34:22 +0100
A queue for The 1975 - Martha Mannix, Ursuline High School
On Sunday the 2nd of October, Kingston Upon Thames, saw a wave of people joining a queue outside Banquet Records to get some tickets for pop rock band, The 1975.  Silvia Pellegrino, a fan of the band, discusses her experience in the queue.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 14:51:31 +0100
Could you be the next Drake? Label funds young Camden talent
Dozens of children from low-income families are set to benefit from subsidised music lessons following a grant from a major label.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 18:11:55 +0100
Contentious bridge toll - Nathaniel Carson, Hampton School
Local residents and authorities are riled by a disputed Hammersmith Bridge toll. With the bridge being out of action since 2019, what is happening?

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 17:34:50 +0100
The One Show's Jermaine Jenas gets driving ban
The One Show host Jermaine Jenas has been banned from driving for six months after he was caught using his mobile phone behind the wheel.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 17:19:48 +0100
Lewisham High Road closed: Man in critical condition after fight
A man has been left in a critical condition after a street fight which has closed Lewisham High Road.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 17:34:58 +0100
Mission to create Camden lung cancer diagnostic centre
Lung cancer treatment could begin a month earlier for many patients when a new service gets off the ground.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 17:24:39 +0100
Fred's 40 Years at the Top of the Ladder- Lucia Ambrosi - Croydon High School
Every career has its ups and downs, but Fredrick Hall's are much more frequent.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 18:47:59 +0100
What is Homelessness? An Interview with Ian Breen - Siena Tracey, The Tiffin Girls' School
Recently, I had the pleasure of interviewing Ian Breen, centre manager of local charity, Acton Homeless Concern. We discussed the details of his job and experiences, and he gave some excellent advice for understanding homelessness as well as some ins...

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 16:37:59 +0100
Canning Town flat destroyed after fire
A ground floor of a house was destroyed in a blaze.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Lewisham's Disabled Eliza shortlisted for Influencer of the Year
A disabled social media influencer from Lewisham has been shortlisted for a national disability charity’s award.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 15:42:25 +0100
New Burger King will be coming to Southgate
A new Burger King will be opening in Southgate - and is recruiting.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 16:43:21 +0100
Dyers Lane Upper Richmond Road Putney crash: Two in hospital
A motorcyclist and an e-scooter rider have been taken to hospital after a crash in Putney.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 14:41:00 +0100
Man pushed other man onto Finchley Road railway tracks
A hunt is on to find a man who pushed another onto the tracks at a Tube station.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 14:33:34 +0100
Carving the way with pumpkins - Suraya Nurbhai - Croydon High School
The Picking Patch has recently opened a new site in Warlingham this Halloween. It is a joint venture between a local farm and a national events company, and is the closest home grown pick-your-own site to central London.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 14:26:55 +0100
Turtle Bay announces opening date for new Romford restaurant
A popular Caribbean-inspired food chain has announced a November date for the opening of its new Romford restaurant. 

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 14:10:44 +0100
Flood at Canning Town's Hallsville Quarter sees power cut for days
Hundreds of people and businesses were plunged into darkness and left without electricity for days in Canning Town.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 14:06:48 +0100
Killers and victim pictured for first time after Croydon stabbing
The pictures of two killers have been released for the first time after a 16-year-old boy was stabbed to death in his mum’s bedroom in Croydon.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 13:42:15 +0100
Take That to headline British Summer Time in Hyde Park
Take That, The Script and The Sugababes to perform at BST Hyde Park 2023.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 13:18:10 +0100
Diwali and Sunak - a happy coincidence by Tilak Patel, Merchant Taylors' School
The Diwali celebrations at the Neasden Temple had a special significance this year as they coincided with the birth centenary of His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj. Diwali and the Hindu New Year embodies his maxim that 'in the joy of others lies...

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 13:07:24 +0100
Rishi Sunak visits Croydon University Hospital
Rishi Sunak was told by a patient that he needed to “look after” the NHS and to “try harder” to support nurses by a patient during a visit to a south London hospital on Friday.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 13:25:31 +0100
Westmoreland Drive Sutton flat fire: Woman taken to hospital
A woman has been taken to hospital after a flat fire in Sutton yesterday (October 27).

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 12:49:33 +0100
Ezra Youth Movement centre rejected despite public support
Plans to build a new youth centre and synagogue with flats to help finance the scheme have been rejected.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 12:56:18 +0100
Who is Jemma Mitchell - the woman who murdered Mee Chong?
Jemma Mitchell has become the first woman in England to be handed a life sentence on television – but who is she and what led to the murder of her friend?

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 12:59:29 +0100
Missing Croydon girl, 13, wanted in connection with bail breach
There’s far more to this than that!! Have given it a bit of a re-write Police have warned the public not to approach a 13-year-old girl who is missing from Croydon and wanted in connection with a bail breach.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 12:37:45 +0100
Rishi Sunak visits Croydon University Hospital
Rishi Sunak was told by a patient that he needed to “look after” the NHS and to “try harder” to support nurses by a patient during a visit to a south London hospital on Friday.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 12:56:26 +0100
Two arrests as boy and man stabbed and slashed in Eltham
Two males have been injured with knives and also arrested after an incident in broad daylight Eltham.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 12:04:48 +0100
Ibis London Greenwich hotel fire sees man taken to hospital
A man has been taken to hospital after a fire broke out inside a hotel in Greenwich.



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