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Fri, 25 Nov 2022 09:56:27 +0000
A13 traffic: Road shut between M25 and Dagenmah after crash
The A13 is closed westbound between the M25 Junction 30 and the A1153 at Dagenham due to a crash.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 10:01:00 +0000
Will I have to pay to drive in London's ULEZ?
Check if your car meets standards as Sadiq Khan announces ULEZ expansion.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000
ULEZ expansion 2023: All of London to be covered by next August
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan is to expand the ultra-low emission zone to the whole of London.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000
What area does the ULEZ cover? See the full map
Sadiq Khan has confirmed that the ULEZ will expand to cover all of Greater London by August 2023.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Exante meal replacement diet helped Wapping woman lose 6st
Martinette Tindall wasn’t happy being obese and having to avoid sitting next to people on the Underground because she was too fat to fit into a seat comfortably.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Bodrum Fish & Chips in Dagenham gets 1/5 food hygiene rating
An East London fish and chip shop has been slapped with a low food hygiene rating after inspectors walked in to find the toilet ceiling was about to collapse.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Barbershop gets planning permission for beauty salon move
A new barbershop which hoped to move into a former beauty salon just outside of Romford has been given the green light.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Greene King squashes rumours it will take on Croydon Wetherspoons
A national pub chain has quashed rumours it will take on a Croydon pub which is up for sale.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
The E4 star from Woolwich with dreams to work with PrettyLittleThing
A former pageant star says she has hopes and dreams to “promote body positivity” by creating a clothing range with PrettyLittleThing.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Youngster from Eltham raises hundreds for St Christophers’ Hospice
A six-year-old boy with autism has raised hundreds of pounds for St Christophers’ Hospice for his grandma with terminal cancer.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Kelsey Park Bromley branded disgraceful by councillors
A South London park “full of rats” has been called “disgraceful”, with councillors saying the local authority is only “sticking plasters on the problem”.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Bridge from Battersea over River Thames faces funding battle
A new £32 million bridge over the River Thames still faces a huge funding battle after it was green-lit almost a decade ago.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
The Summerfield Pub Lee to screen England World Cup on 75-inch screen
A pub in Lewisham will celebrate the World Cup with decorations, heated outdoor seating and two large outdoor TVs to screen England games on.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000
London Tube closures November 25 : See the full list
Check the London Underground services this weekend before heading out this weekend.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 00:01:00 +0000
DHL delivers huge silverback gorilla to London Zoo
A new gorilla has arrived at ZSL London Zoo as part of an international breeding programme for the critically endangered species. 

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 06:51:08 +0000
Who is on The Graham Norton Show on BBC One tonight?
Graham Norton is joined by a host of guests including Daniel Craig, Clive Myrie, Dame Emma Thompson, Sir Ian McKellen and Comedian John Bishop.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 00:01:00 +0000
What is ispoof? How the site was used by fraudsters to scam victims
What is ispoof as it's been brought down in the UK's biggest ever fraud sting.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 17:33:32 +0000
The Best Festive Things To Do In London For Christmas
London's not short on festive things to do with family and friends. There are markets, pantos and shows, ice-skating and light-trails and switch ons, and if you still want more merriment, here's more of the best things to do in the capital for Christ...

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 15:23:50 +0000
Koppel Project: Art exhibition in Old Hampstead Police station cells
Artists who have moved into Hampstead's semi-derelict police station are holding group exhibitions including installations in the former cells.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 09:36:00 +0000
Film reviews: Pinocchio, Three Minutes: A Lengthening, Lynch/Oz
Another version of Pinocchio, this time Guillermo Del Toro’s, haunting footage shot on the eve of the Holocaust, and an exploration of auteur David Lynch's obsession with The Wizard of Oz are among the week's releases

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 20:15:31 +0000
Attempt to steal car - Fatima Pervez - Gumley House
On Monday the 21st of November, at 02 : 38 in the morning, a criminal was caught attempting to steal a car in Old Isleworth. The man was filmed by a Ring doorbell riding a bicycle on Worple Road and then attempting to open the car door resulting in t...

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 20:08:18 +0000
'Code Club', a gateway to the future- Raunak Gupta Sutton Grammar
Code Club held at Sutton Central Library is a fun and interactive club in which children learn to make cool games, animations and lots more. The 1-hour session held every Thursday in the heart of Sutton is a great opportunity for primary school kids ...

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 18:59:45 +0000
Cats vs Dogs - choosing a furry friend by Teodor Merla, SGS
Adopting a furry friend is a momentous decision. In some cases, your pet may live upwards of 20 years. In this case, you’ve narrowed the search to dogs and cats. How should you choose between man’s best friends?

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 19:17:05 +0000
The return of I'm A Celebrity-Francesca Visintin St Philomena's school
With an exciting comeback of ‘I'm A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here’ the cast has finally returned to the jungle in Australia venturing on new experiences.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 15:51:09 +0000
Croydon Council declares bankruptcy for third time in two years
Croydon is facing imminent cuts after the council was forced to declare bankruptcy for the third time in two years on Tuesday.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 15:45:10 +0000
Woolwich Road cycle lane blocked by advertising board
Locals in South London feel like they’re “taking their lives in their own hands” after seeing a cycle lane is blocked off by an advertising board on a busy main road.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 16:05:15 +0000
Attempted robbery in Dartford Temple Hill Square
A man has been left with a broken jaw after a robber demanded his phone in Dartford.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 15:06:35 +0000
Croydon Council tax could rise next year to fill budget gap
Council tax in Croydon could increase by more than five per cent next year as the authority works to bring in more cash to address a £130 million hole in the budget.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 14:59:41 +0000
Wandsworth bus routes saved after thousands sign petition
Two key West London bus routes have been saved after being backed in a petition signed by more than 4,000 people.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 15:19:05 +0000
Camilla delivers teddy bears to Barnardo's Nusery in Bow
The Queen Consort delivered soft toys donated after the Queen’s death to a nursery in East London.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 14:00:00 +0000
Nature Notes: Privileged to see a peregrine falcon
WALKING in Morden town centre one morning in early November, I looked up to see, some way above, a peregrine falcon flying in a wide circle.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 13:04:12 +0000
Woman sexually assaulted on train between Camden and Stratford
A woman was sexually assaulted while on the London Overground.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 12:46:37 +0000
Coca-Cola truck coming to Beckton Sainsbury's this weekend
Coca-Cola's iconic Christmas truck will be pulling into a supermarket car park in Beckton this weekend.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 14:33:50 +0000
Picardy Road Belvedere crash: Motorcyclist and van crash
A van driver fled the scene as a motorcyclist was taken to hospital after a crash between the pair in Belvedere.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 11:58:35 +0000
Call 999 if you see missing Wandsworth man
Police are looking for a man who is missing from his home in Wandsworth.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 09:10:39 +0000
The next generation is taking control of their future - Maya Saha CLFS
Climate change is a prevalent, undeniable issue facing our society. It is seen as inevitable and irreversible – which is true, in part. However, at the City of London Freemen’s school, the importance of taking responsibility for our planet is ins...

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 11:21:34 +0000
Best London Hotels & Restaurants For Festive Afternoon Teas
A sweet and elegant afternoon tea that comes vegan and champagne options. Start with finger sandwiches made with classic fillings such as roasts beef, egg and cucumber, before finishing on a selection of pastries made by the in-house team. These in...

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 11:50:27 +0000
Havering Council refuses to commit to weekly bin collections
Havering Council leaders refused to commit to keeping weekly bin collections - but described a debate on the service's future as “premature”.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 11:02:54 +0000
Sadiq Khan pulls handbrake on cuts to Islington bus routes
Bus services across Islington that were set to be axed have been saved following a backlash from passengers.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 11:02:07 +0000
Zenith sports bar in Dartford shut down by council
A popular sports bar in Dartford has been shut down by the council.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 09:56:47 +0000
New Wembley hub for e-cargo Amazon delivery wagons
Amazon will be launching a new delivery hub in Wembley for its e-cargo delivery bikes.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 09:39:53 +0000
Appeal after motorist rams cyclist in Hornsey in "shocking incident"
A police appeal has been launched after a motorist rammed a cyclist and dragged him along the road by the hood of his coat in a "shocking road rage incident" in Hornsey.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 09:44:26 +0000
Man in hospital after crash on North Circular Road in Barnet
A man is in critical condition after a collision on the North Circular Road in Barnet.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 09:45:38 +0000
Motorcyclist injured in A12 Green Man roundabout crash
A motorcyclist was rushed to hospital after a crash on the A12 early today (Thursday).

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000
MasterChef: The Professionals - Who is Charlie Jeffreys?
A chef from Brent will face the heat in the kitchen as he competes on MasterChef: The Professionals in a bid to get through to the quarter final.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Jan Mustafa memorial planned for families of tragedy victims
The cousin of a woman killed in a savage murder is hoping to bring together the families of people who have died in tragic circumstances for a memorial event.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Homes plan for Havering-atte-Bower green belt care home site
A care home on the edge of the green belt could be demolished to make way for seven family homes.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 06:19:00 +0000
East Finchley 4 bed 2 bath period home with cellar and garden
Four-bedroom period house combining contemporary, modern living, with stunning original features and a spacious layout over three floor and 182 m. sq. of living space

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Catford mum gave birth blindfolded due to stillborn fear
A mum from Catford gave birth blindfolded because she was convinced her baby would be stillborn after her waters broke at just 21 weeks.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Orpington cat shares birthday with World Cup star Jack Grealish
An Orpington cat who shares the birthday of England goal scorer Jack Grealish is said to be the oldest cat alive.



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