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Fri, 02 Dec 2022 06:51:50 +0000King Charles III to donate fridges and freezers to food banks
King Charles III will donate hundreds of goods to food banks and charities across the UK.
Fri, 02 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000Ex-Charlton Athletic footballer Richard Rufus accused of fraud
A former Premier League star boasted of making “colossal sums” of money to another retired footballer who invested in his £15 million scam, a court has heard.
Fri, 02 Dec 2022 04:00:00 +0000London Tube closures December 2: See the full list
Check the London Underground services this weekend before heading out this weekend.
Fri, 02 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000Who is on The Graham Norton Show on BBC One tonight?
Find out who is on the couch tonight on BBC's The Graham Norton Show.
Thu, 01 Dec 2022 14:00:00 +0000Nature notes: Watch out for early nesters
THE time is rapidly approaching when early nesting birds become active and as our winters become warmer then those birds may breed even earlier. Early nesters include Egyptian goose, heron, crow and of course rook (pictured). Egyptian geese may well ...
Thu, 01 Dec 2022 12:41:53 +0000Guns N' Roses set for huge London show at BST Hyde Park
Guns N’ Roses join Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Billy Joel, Pink with special guest Gwen Stefani, Take That and Blackpink on the BST Hyde Park billing for 2023 so far.
Thu, 01 Dec 2022 11:43:56 +0000Croydon company creates diverse Christmas decorations
The founders of a company which makes inclusive Christmas decorations – often inspired by powerful “black excellence” – have said it has been an educational and inspiring process seeing the positive impact they have made in championing divers...
Thu, 01 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +0000Sutton house prices: Average house prices rise by £3,000
House prices in Sutton have gone up by an average of over £3,000 in the month of September, according to figures from the Land Registry.
Thu, 01 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000Croydon University Hospital waiting times revealed in new NHS figures
Hundreds of patients had to wait more than 12 hours for a bed at Croydon University Hospital, the latest NHS figures have revealed.
Thu, 01 Dec 2022 11:02:28 +0000England's Ben White withdraws from Qatar World Cup squad
No replacements can be made at this stage of the World Cup.
Thu, 01 Dec 2022 09:41:04 +0000Royal Mail reveal Christmas delivery deadlines for December 2022
The Royal Mail shared its latest recommended posting dates for your mail to arrive in time for Christmas.
Thu, 01 Dec 2022 09:39:14 +0000How NatWest could help you cut emissions and lower energy bills
A new free digital Carbon Planner tool from NatWest helps all businesses reduce their carbon emissions
Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:01:00 +0000BBC EastEnders: Dot Cotton to feature in farewell episode
BBC's EastEnders will bid a heart-breaking farewell to Dot Cotton next week
Wed, 30 Nov 2022 15:59:57 +0000Gang leader who set deadly honeytrap for boy can be released from jail
A jealous ex-boyfriend who led a masked and hooded gang to ambush and murder a 16-year-old boy in a honeytrap can be released from prison, the Parole Board has said.
Wed, 30 Nov 2022 15:25:22 +0000Armed Met Police officer accused of sex attacks on 13 women
A Metropolitan Police officer charged with a string of sexual offences against women has appeared in court accused of further counts – including rape.
Wed, 30 Nov 2022 15:26:08 +0000Met officer showed warrant card before raping stranger beside a road
An off-duty Metropolitan Police officer raped a stranger after showing her his warrant card and questioning her about her driving licence, a court has heard.
Wed, 30 Nov 2022 06:33:29 +0000Croydon house prices: Average house prices soar by £13,000
House prices in Croydon have soared by an average of over £13,000 in the month of September, according to figures from the Land Registry.
Wed, 30 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Croydon flats hit by cladding scandal could be torn down
A block of flats in Croydon hit by the cladding scandal could soon be torn down by the developer.
Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:01:00 +0000Havering victim of Dagenham stalker Anhar Hussain speaks
A Havering woman was stalked relentlessly by Dagenham man Anhar Hussain, but Met Police officers continually claimed they couldn't do anything - until new technology was brought in.
Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:01:00 +0000Tech trial sees stalker put behind bars in 24 hours
A Met Police trial is using technology from gang crimes and county lines drug-dealing cases against prolific stalkers, chopping month off of the investigations.
Wed, 30 Nov 2022 18:35:16 +0000More than 10,000 ambulance workers have voted to strike over pay
More than 10,000 ambulance workers have voted to strike, affecting nine trusts across England and Wales.
Wed, 30 Nov 2022 15:36:45 +0000Is Canva down? Canva issues update on website not downloading
Canva users are currently unable to download content from its website.
Wed, 30 Nov 2022 13:00:00 +0000Spotify Wrapped 2022: How to view your Spotify Wrapped
Spotify Wrapped 2022 is finally here as music fans share their listening habits.
Wed, 30 Nov 2022 12:57:29 +0000Buckingham Palace household member resigns over 'unacceptable' comment
Buckingham Palace has issued a statement over over "regrettable comments” were made at the Queen Consort’s reception.
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 09:51:42 +0000Royal Mail Strikes December 2022: When are the postal strikes?
Check when you can expect post this week as thousands of Royal Mail staff strike.
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 12:32:45 +0000House of Reeves Croydon owner issues Christmas update
The owner of iconic Croydon furniture shop House of Reeves has assured locals it will remain open over Christmas as it’s site has been put up for sale.
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 11:37:26 +0000Dartford Crossing: Pair to stand trial over Just Stop Oil protests
Two men accused of climbing a bridge in a Just Stop Oil protest that closed the Dartford Crossing for two days are to face a trial next year.
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Croydon and Sutton to start paying ULEZ charge for first time
Drivers in Croydon and South London’s other outer boroughs will have to pay the ULEZ charge in their neighbourhoods for the first time next August.
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 10:57:48 +0000Qatar World Cup: Tony Blair warns UK not to 'disrespect Qatar'
Tony Blair has told the UK not to 'disrespect Qatar' over its human rights record, adding it's time to 'move on' from protests over LGBT rights.
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 07:26:18 +0000Spotify Instafest: How to see your dream festival line up
The new app Instafest lets you create your dream lineup using Spotify.
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:01:00 +0000Strictly and Mrs Brown's Boys among Christmas special announced by BBC
BBC shows including Strictly Come Dancing and Mrs Brown's Boys have been confirmed for Christmas specials.
Mon, 28 Nov 2022 16:55:15 +0000North Cheam Courtenay Road victim named for first time
The victim of a hit-and-run crash in North Cheam has been named for the first time.
Mon, 28 Nov 2022 16:46:23 +0000Investigation as worker dies at Edmonton EcoPark
A worker at an incinerator construction site has died.
Mon, 28 Nov 2022 12:42:53 +0000Croydon leisure centres open as warm spaces this winter
Leisure centres in Croydon are opening their doors for people to charge their phones, take showers and keep warm as temperatures drop and energy bills rise this winter.
Mon, 28 Nov 2022 11:12:21 +0000Woodville Road Thornton Heath: Two stabbed during fight
Two men have been taken to hospital having been stabbed during a fight in Thornton Heath.
Mon, 28 Nov 2022 07:38:42 +0000BBC journalist 'beaten and kicked by police' at China Covid protest
The BBC released a statement saying it was “very concerned” by the treatment of cameraman Edward Lawrence in Shanghai on Sunday
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 11:22:05 +0000Police say more Just Stop Oil protests are expected from tomorrow
The country’s biggest police force has said it is “fully prepared” for Just Stop Oil protesters to try to cause disruption ahead of Christmas.
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000Jamal Musiala: The ex-Croydon schoolboy playing for Germany
Germany star Jamal Musiala honed his craft at a school in Croydon - and could have played for England.
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000The all singing, all dancing, glowing & Juliet at Shaftsebury Theatre
We lay our scene in fair Verona, also known as the Shaftesbury Theatre in the West End, when reporting trio Poppy, Immy and Amy attended a tour of the historic theatre and a viewing of the musical production, & Juliet on Tuesday night.
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Epsom and Queen Mary hospitals launches Christmas toy appeal
Epsom and St Helier University hospitals have launched a Christmas appeal to bring a little joy to young patients with cancer, medical conditions and other illnesses or injuries.
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 07:40:24 +0000Online Safety Bill: Self-harm promotion to be criminalised
The Online Safety Bill is to make the promotion of self-harm materials a criminal offense.
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 16:56:48 +0000Drug dealers from Sutton and Croydon who targeted Merton jailed
Two dealers who were distributing drugs in the Merton borough have been jailed.
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 12:57:06 +0000Two arrested in Croydon after boy stabbed to death in Cambridge
Two teenage boys have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a “creative and loving” boy, 17, was fatally stabbed in Cambridge.
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 11:21:17 +0000Metropolitan Police officer now facing 53 offences
A Metropolitan Police officer, who is already charged with 44 offences, has been charged with a further nine, including six counts of rape.
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000American fried chicken chain Popeyes is coming to Croydon
American fried chicken chain Popeyes will open a new branch in Croydon next year.
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 09:37:40 +0000Christmas hit songs: Experts reveal the most fatal to drive to
Experts reveal the most dangerous Christmas number one hits to drive to this festive season.
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 07:25:29 +0000London Fire Brigade: Service sexist and racist says new report
London's fire service has been found to be 'institutionally misogynistic and racist' in a new report about conduct within the watch.
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 17:14:00 +0000Burglar who killed siblings also targeted Penge and Norbury homes
A career criminal who killed an elderly brother and sister in a bungled burglary has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 32 years.
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 13:40:00 +0000Police 'concerned for welfare' of missing Croydon girl
Police are concerned for the welfare of a missing girl from Croydon.
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 11:19:00 +0000Wendy's football wager: Free chips if England beat USA today
Wendy's may be dishing up free chips today in either England or the USA, depending on who wins today' World Cup Match.