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Sat, 19 Nov 2022 08:00:56 +0000
Bexleyheath Broadway closed due to 'police incident': Live
Bexleyheath Broadway is closed due to a 'police incident' according to AA maps.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 08:39:06 +0000
A Sunday to remember by Maydelia Bellew, Newstead Wood School
A day of to reflect, to give thanks and to remember. The guiding and scout groups often support Hayes Free Church at church parades, however on Remembrance Sunday, everyone made an extra effort to come together for special service.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Compare aerial pictures of North Chingford with a century ago
An aerial view of North Chingford from 100 years ago.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000
London Assembly supports mayor’s plans for London-wide ULEZ 
The mayor of London has received support from the London Assembly (LA) for his proposed extension of the Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ).

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Saunas and food at Barking Riverside Winter Festival
The first winter festival at the massive new Barking Riverside development on the Thames waterfront is planned next month with open air saunas on the foreshore including plunge pools and bucket showers.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Barking Riverside Nursery expansion to increase baby places
A nursery in Barking will increase its intake of 3-5 year olds from 53 places a day to 80.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Pup Up Christmas café set to open in Bermondsey this weekend
Dozens of sausage dogs are set to arrive in south east London for a one-off festive event this weekend.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
ABBA Voyage was a spectacular night I will never forget: Review
Picture this.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Dorothy and Marshall will open in Bromley Old Town Hall
A new, British restaurant is set to open its doors at the end of November in the recently restored Bromley Old Town Hall, celebrating British heritage through its food.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Bexley Barnehurst Junior School rated outstanding by Ofsted
Barnehurst Junior School in Bexley has been recognised as outstanding by Ofsted with a recent, glowing report.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Gender pay gap sees women in south east London work weeks for free
Women living in south east London will effectively work three weeks or more for free this year due to the gender pay gap, figures suggest.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 00:01:00 +0000
From Love Actually to Elf, see the UK's favourite Christmas movies
There’s nothing better in the lead-up to Christmas than binge-watching the classic festive movies to get in the mood.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 13:03:59 +0000
London's Best Christmas Markets For Festive Fun With Family & Friends
London’s world class Christmas markets ramp up again to spread festive cheer, from neighborhood markets with community vibes to the showstoppers along South Bank and at Hyde Park, here are the best Christmas Markets in London, 2022.  

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 11:41:53 +0000
5 Of The Best Things To Do In London November 28-December 4
 From art fairs to a takeover by a Horse Meat Disco DJ, here are five fab things to do in London with family and friends this week, November 28 - December 4. 

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 13:25:10 +0000
Poundland to open Finchley Road store at Swiss Cottage, Camden
Poundland is to open a new store in Swiss Cottage, Hampstead.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 15:12:12 +0000
Rowan Atkinson reads at Highgate International Chamber Music Festival
The Mr Bean and Johhny English star will read letters from Schubert alongside performances of the composer's work to fundraise for Food Bank Aid

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 21:58:48 +0000
Taylor's Ticketmaster Debacle - Molly Thompson, The Holy Cross School
Many fans are in uproar as Ticketmaster cancels the public on-sale of tickets to a number of North American show dates ahead of Taylor Swift's upcoming 2023 tour, 'The Era's Tour.'

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 20:59:51 +0000
A2 Bexleyheath bridge incident: Road closures in place
Road closures have been put in place after an incident in Bexleyheath.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 17:29:30 +0000
A new chapter in Kingston's cinema history
Curzon, Kingston’s long awaited boutique cinema, which opened on Friday 11 November, continues the legacy of the town’s forgotten heritage: it commemorates the work of Kingston’s cinema innovators, whilst being pioneering in its own right.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 17:28:56 +0000
Newham man jailed for 'brutal' manslaughter of Kirsty Ashley
A Newham man has been sentenced to 12 years imprisonment for the manslaughter of Kirsty Ashley.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 15:00:00 +0000
Brentwood Council writes off £343k after leisure centre shuts
Brentwood Borough Council wrote off almost £350,000 after the closure of the Brentwood Centre.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 15:05:01 +0000
Angel Christmas lights switched on - Islington's other events listed
Angel was lit up for Christmas on Thursday evening (November 17) as the first of the borough’s festive lights displays was turned on.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 15:09:25 +0000
Dagenham man Jordan McSweeney admits murdering Zara Aleena
A Dagenham man has pleaded guilty to murdering law graduate Zara Aleena in a "horrific" attack as she walked home in Ilford.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 14:27:41 +0000
Man knocked unconscious in violence on train to Romford 
A man was allegedly knocked unconscious after being punched and kneed to the head on-board a train from Liverpool Street to Romford.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 13:48:18 +0000
Antonio D'Este Inquest: Coroner rules Camden man's death a suicide
Antonio D'Este, who lived on Camden's Chalcots estate, took his own life after a years-long struggle with his mental health, an inquest at St Pancras Coroner's Court has ruled.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 13:29:00 +0000
North Cheam Courtenay Road hit and run: Elderly man killed
An elderly man was killed in a hit and run in North Cheam.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 13:25:00 +0000
Lewisham Shopping Centre redevelopment plans to be discussed
Residents will be given a chance to have their say on the future of Lewisham Shopping Centre at an event this weekend.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 12:52:00 +0000
Bexley High Street police chase leaves three in hospital
Three people have been taken to hospital after a police pursuit in Bexley last night.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 12:49:00 +0000
Herbert Road Woolwich reopens 20 hours after stabbing
Herbert Road in Woolwich has reopened after a stabbing that left a man fighting for his life.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 13:09:01 +0000
East 17 at ‘special’ Christmas lights switch-on in Havering 
Christmas in Havering officially kicked off in style last night (November 17) as East 17 were among the entertainment at the switching-on of the festive lights in Romford.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Mental health patients 'waiting days' in east London A&Es
Matthew Trainer, chief executive of the NHS trust which runs hospitals in Romford and Goodmayes, has admitted some mental health patients are waiting days in its emergency departments.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 11:30:06 +0000
Newham man convicted of manslaughter of Kirsty Ashley
A man was convicted of the "brutal" manslaughter of a 29-year-old woman in Newham yesterday (November 17).

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 11:14:30 +0000
Pedestrian dies and man arrested after Merton crash
A 37-year-old man has died and a man has been arrested after a fatal crash in Merton.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 11:07:26 +0000
Teen guilty of murder after stabbing man in drug dealing turf dispute
A teenager who chased down and stabbed a man in a drug dealing dispute has been found guilty of murder.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000
Woman among first to receive King Charles III card in 100th birthday
A woman was ecstatic to be among the first people to receive a letter from King Charles III as she celebrated her 100th birthday.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 09:02:17 +0000
New Lord Mayor of London supporting Epping Forest while in office
It was with great pleasure that I took part in the Lord Mayor’s Show on Saturday, on board the Epping Forest float.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 07:22:00 +0000
Havering Green Belt datacentre would set 'dangerous precedent'
An environmental group has warned that a proposed datacentre on Havering's green belt would set a “dangerous precedent”.  

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Christmas cheer is coming to Barking with day of festivities
Barking's Christmas tree lights will be switched on at the end of a festive day of events in the town next month.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Guy Earl of Warwick Welling to launch soup kitchen
A pub in Welling will be launching a free soup kitchen to give back to the community despite the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Boy, 11, to help panto stars with Dartford Christmas light switch on
The winner of Dartford Borough Council’s Christmas colouring competition will help to switch on Christmas lights with stars from the Orchard Theatre pantomime on Saturday (November 19).

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 20:33:53 +0000
Jason Manford 'reveals' why BBC Children In Need's Pudsey has a patch
What happened to Pudsey's eye? Why does he have a patch?

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 12:28:56 +0000
Twitter could experience more outages amid Elon Musk plans
A warning has been issued after claims that the chances of Twitter being knocked offline have ‘dramatically increased’ amid a major shakeup.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 10:44:04 +0000
Ant and Dec confirm Loose Women's Charlene White did NOT break rules
Ant and Dec have addressed Loose Women star Charlene White's 'rule breach' on I'm A Celeb after reporting her to ITV bosses.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 07:33:59 +0000
Sue Barker accidentally reveals BBC Wimbledon coverage replacement
Sue Barker, 66, has been at the forefront of the BBC’s tennis coverage for three decades.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Children In Need 2022: What time, channel, the hosts and lineup
Children In Need's Spotacular campaign is raising funds to help tackle the effects the cost-of-living crisis is having on children and young people.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Pudsey Bear 2022: All about the BBC Children in Need mascot
Pudsey returns to our screens for the 2022 live appeal show. Here's everything to know about the country's beloved bear.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 16:08:14 +0000
The Best Christmas Hampers From London's Top Retailers
From the contemporary to the modern, from the extravagant to the moderate yet indulgent, here are the best Christmas hampers by London retailers.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 10:42:41 +0000
London's Best Pubs, Bars & Screens For The World Cup
From the loud and raucous to the less loud and raucous, here are the best pubs, spots and big screens to watch the World Cup in London... 

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 10:31:26 +0000
Tickets To Grayson Perry's Latest Show In London Go On Sale
General release tickets to see the much-loved contemporary artist, writer and broadcaster Grayson Perry when he comes to London as part of his 2023 UK tour will go on sale Friday, November 17.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 16:15:57 +0000
Review: Blackout Songs at Hampstead Theatre
‘Stay single and drink doubles’ is the laconic advice of Bohemian anti-heroine, Her, in Joe White’s brave play about alcohol addiction.



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