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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 05:00:00 +0000
Croydon mayor 'wouldn't be inspired' as an investor in East Croydon
The mayor of Croydon said he would have “second thoughts” about investing in the town centre if he was a business.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Uncertainty over Croydon's iconic Allders building remains
After standing empty for more than three years, there is still uncertainty about when Croydon’s iconic Allders building will be brought back into use.

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 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 13:29:00 +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 05:00:00 +0000
Controversial plans for Purley block of flats approved
Croydon councillors were “angry” but claimed they didn’t have much choice when approving plans for a block of 21 flats with just three affordable homes.

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 19:36:44 +0000
Robbie Williams defends choice to sing at Qatar World Cup 2022
Robbie Williams said it would be "hypocritical" for him not to go

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 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.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Qatar World Cup: Full list of exact dates of every England fixture
These are all the days to book off to catch every England game at the World Cup

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 20:00:00 +0000
'Should I boycott the Qatar World Cup?'
I find myself undecided as to how to treat this Qatar World Cup. Boycott? Protest? Just enjoy the football?

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 15:06:49 +0000
Londoners face council tax hike of up to 5%
Local authorities will be able to to raise council tax by 5 per cent without holding a referendum - but London Councils says even this would not fill the funding shortfall.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 14:00:00 +0000
Nature Notes: The dangers of insect hibernation
IN Britain we have five species of butterfly that spend the winter in hibernation. These are the brimstone, small tortoiseshell, red admiral, comma and peacock. Occasionally, as our winters warm up, painted ladies may also hibernate.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 13:34:48 +0000
Mayor Sadiq Khan condemns racist bullying of London Overground staff
Mayor Sadiq Khan has condemned the racist bullying of London Overground workers, revealed by an employment tribunal against Arriva Rail London.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 12:14:00 +0000
Man missing from Croydon last seen heading towards Wandle Park
An elderly man who is missing from Croydon may “appear confused”, police say.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Plans to burn more rubbish a year at Beddington incinerator slammed
South London councils have hit out at plans to burn thousands more tonnes of rubbish a year at the Beddington incinerator.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 17:13:57 +0000
WhatsApp rolls out new feature allowing users to contact businesses
WhatsApp users in the UK can now search for businesses and send them messages about the services they offer via the app as a new feature launches.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 11:27:44 +0000
Knifeman in Tesco jacket threatens woman and child at London home
Patrols in the area will be stepped up following the robbery.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 11:17:00 +0000
London overground staff subjected to 'toxic' racist bullying
Ethnic minority staff at Arriva Rail London, which operates the London overground train service, were subjected to racist bullying, an employment tribunal has found.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Glide at Battersea Power Station provides festive ice skating
“If there is anything that gets me in the festive mood, it is ice skating, and this rink really is something special,” says reporter Amy Clarke.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Oxford Street candy stores shut down in dirty money crackdown
Nine Oxford Street candy stores have been shut down following a council crackdown on “dirty money.”

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Croydon Council hires firm to investigate report leak
Croydon Council has hired a firm to investigate the leaking of a long-awaited report about the authority’s financial collapse in 2020.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Croydon Council takes rough sleepers' belongings
Homeless people living on the steps of Croydon Council’s offices have had their belongings taken and are being forced to move by the authority.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Sutton Council plans to sell offices and move to High Street
Sutton Council has big plans to sell off its offices and move to the High Street.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 14:53:35 +0000
10 TikTok car interior trends that could see drivers fined £1000
10 TikTok car interior trends that could see motorists fined £1000 have been revealed.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 08:04:57 +0000
Facebook account hack warning - how to avoid being hacked
Which? has warned of several instances of the scam on Facebook

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Sutton Council in ‘survival mode’ after projected £5m overspend
Sutton Council has been forced to dip into its reserves as it faces going £5 million over budget.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Croydon asylum seeker hotel with windowless basement rooms
There are fears things are “getting worse” for asylum seekers living in Croydon hotels, some of who have been there for nearly two years.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 15:28:41 +0000
BBC Children In Need 2022: When is it and how to take part
Whether you're looking to donate to some good causes or don your Pudsey ears for a night of entertainment, here's everything you need to know. 

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 09:17:48 +0000
Wetherspoons to sell 39 more pubs amid rising costs
JD Wetherspoon has shared they are planning to sell a further 39 pubs across the nation.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 14:51:37 +0000
Popular Croydon Waitrose store closes doors for good
A popular Waitrose store in Croydon closed its doors for good on Saturday after 13 years in the town centre.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 09:00:56 +0000
Blur to reunite at London's Wembley Stadium: How to get tickets
Blur will perform a one-off show at London's Wembley Stadium.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 14:37:34 +0000
Joe Lycett issues warning to David Beckham ahead of Qatar World Cup
Joe Lycett has posted a clip on social media urging "gay icon" David Beckham to rethink his deal with Qatar ahead of the World Cup.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 07:00:26 +0000
EastEnders star Milly Zero is leaving the BBC soap
EastEnders star, Milly Zero is leaving Albert Square after three years.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 06:36:04 +0000
A Place in The Sun Jonnie Irwin reveals terminal cancer diagnosis
Channel 4's A Place in the Sun presenter, Jonnie Irwin has shared his terminal cancer diagnosis.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Greene King offers free drink with app download ahead of World Cup
Here's how you can score free drinks, UEFA Champions League tickets and a holiday to Italy in Greene King's winter promotion.

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 19:53:12 +0000
Brand New Basketball academy- Yashfee Sultana ,Greatfields
In Greatfields School a brand-new Basketball academy has opened alongside the Sixth form

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 13:04:28 +0000
Peter Kay announces extra tour dates for London- How to get tickets
Peter Kay has announced he's added more tour dates to London.

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 00:01:00 +0000
King Charles to lead first Remembrance Day service since Queen's death
The King will lead his first Remembrance Sunday service as monarch today and he'll be joined by the Prince and Princess of Wales plus more royal family members.

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 07:08:53 +0000
Big Ben chimes for the first time in 5 years to mark Armistice Day
Big Ben will chime again this weekend to mark Remembrance Sunday.

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 05:05:28 +0000
Breaking news ! The emergence of thrifting in fashion
In a generation of environmental awareness, are young people taking the valuable step to ensure change in the way fashion is consumed

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 17:14:46 +0000
58 people charged over four day long Just Stop Oil protests on M25
A total of 58 people have been charged after the four-day, Just Stop Oil (JSO) protests which shut down parts of the M25 this week.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 13:46:00 +0000
Missing Croydon woman found dead in car on A21 near Tonbridge
An elderly woman who was reported missing from Croydon has died after her car was found overturned on the A21 near Tonbridge.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 09:44:58 +0000
Just Stop Oil protesters to stop targeting M25
Just Stop Oil (JSO) has said it is halting what it calls its campaign of civil resistance on the M25.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
London Tube closures November 11: See the full list
Check the London Underground services this weekend before heading out this weekend.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Who is on The Graham Norton Show tonight?
Anya Taylor-Joy and Bruce Springsteen are just two of the names who will be on the sofa for The Graham Norton Show tonight



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