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Sun, 04 Dec 2022 10:01:58 +0000Bromley vs Yeovil National League match abandoned as fan dies
A football match between Bromley and Yeovil was abandoned on Saturday (December 3) after the death of a supporter.
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 09:38:01 +0000Urgent appeal launched for missing Crayford woman
Police have launched an urgent appeal to help a missing woman from Crayford.
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000Edmond Egan's house in Loughton now occupied by a bakery
A view of Loughton High Road c1900 with Lopping Hall having stood at this end of the town since 1884.
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 07:00:00 +0000Farrance Road Nursery in Chadwell Heath rated good by Ofsted
Farrance Road Nursery named good by Ofsted in its most recent evaluation.
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000NHS south east London data reveals GP appointment figures
NHS South East London saw 329,000 same day GP appointments across services in October 2022, according to the latest data.
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000Take a look inside this £2.3 million castle in Greenwich on Zoopla
Take a look inside this £2.3 million Castle in Greenwich
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000Petts Wood dads celebrate 4K football match for Tom Parker charity
Two teams of dads from Petts Wood and the surrounding areas played a football game against each other and subsequently raised around £4,000 for a foundation co-directed by Tom Parker’s widow, Kelsey.
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000Five houses in Romford country estate on sale on Zoopla now
You could own a country estate with five properties in Romford, take a look inside them now.
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000The bars and pubs for sale in south east London
Ever wanted to be your own landlord and serve drinks to the local community? Well now here's your chance.
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000The Petts Wood dad who has been to 12 World Cup games
A teacher from Petts Wood has been to 12 World Cup matches and hopes to attend another 15, and says the 'vibe is electric' despite the lack of alcohol.
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 09:12:51 +0000Amazon iPhone warning as dangerous phone charger recalled
iPhone users are being warned of a fire risk caused by dangerous phone chargers being sold on Amazon
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 09:10:55 +0000How to see if you've won Premium Bond Prizes as £80 million unclaimed
Money Saving Expert has revealed that £80 million Premium Bond Prizes are unclaimed.
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 09:09:10 +0000Royal Mint reveals its 10 rarest 50p coins in circulation
The move to ‘new money’ pounds and pence, happened 51 years ago this month, with the anniversary on 15 February 2022.
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 12:30:52 +0000Lee High Road Lewisham crash: Recap
A crash in Lewisham, according to AA maps.
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 00:09:09 +0000Maaveerar Naal (Great Heroes' Day) Natheshaini Jeyamayooran
Maaveerar Naal (Great Heroes' Day) is a day of remembrance commemorated by Sri Lankan Tamils to remember the deaths of militants fighting for the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). On November 27th, 1989, the first Maaveerar Naal was held, the ...
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 18:00:00 +0000Five stars: Turtle Bay opens to rave reviews in Romford
Romford's Turtle Bay has a 5-star rating on google and has been showered with glowing reviews since its launch on Friday (November 25).
Sun, 20 Nov 2022 15:30:06 +0000Winter wonderland is back and open for the public! -Muno Hussein
Winter wonderland has announced that they are now open from the 18th November 2022-2nd January 2023
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 15:00:00 +0000Brentwood girl starring in Netflix's Christmas on Mistletoe Farm
A Brentwood schoolgirl has made her Netflix debut in the festive film ‘Christmas on Mistletoe Farm’.
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 15:00:38 +0000Review: Fee-fi-fo-fun? Aayushi Shrestha, Newstead Wood School
A step into the world of exquisite magic, despicable chaos, and elusive wishes: Jack and The Beanstalk is back at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre. Now in its 13th year, the highly-anticipated panto returns with a refreshing twist on the classic childre...
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 14:11:05 +0000Lee High Road Lewisham car crash: Motorcyclist injured
A motorcyclist has sustained an injury after a crash with a car in Lewisham.
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 12:17:08 +0000Thamesmead and Abbey Wood stabbings: Third charged
A third person has been charged with the murders of two 16-year-old boys in south east London.
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000Why businessman, MP and Wanstead House owner left little to daughter
Sir Josiah Child (1631 - 1699) was the successful son of a London merchant. He made a large fortune as a brewer and victualler and having rented Wanstead House for several years, he purchased the estate in 1673 and lavished money on it, embellishing ...
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 11:41:27 +0000Lime must address e-bike dumping, Islington councillor urges
E-bike dumping is obstructing pedestrians and is “becoming too much to bear”, according to a Bunhill councillor.
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 11:10:49 +0000Herbert Road Woolwich stabbing: Police issue update
Police have issued an update on the condition of a stabbing victim in Woolwich.
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 10:58:00 +0000Austrian festive treats: Linzer biscuits and Sacher Torte
Austrians know how to do Christmas - after all they invented the carol Silent Night - the country's typical festive treats make a great alternative to fruit cakes and plum pudding
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 10:14:47 +0000Priory Road Dartford car crash: Motorcyclist in hospital
A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital after a crash with a car in Dartford.
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 09:36:06 +0000James Watt Way Erith car crash: Motorcyclist in hospital
A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital after a crash with a car in Erith.
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000Recalling when Old Church Road in Chingford was in Essex
Old Church Road in 1955 when Chingford was still in the historic county of Essex.
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 07:00:00 +0000Fear at plans for homes on former Aldborough Hatch landfill
A contaminated landfill on the edge of Redbridge is set to become the site of hundreds of new homes.
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 07:00:00 +0000Victorian Gothic gates from historic market restored
A set of Gothic gates, the only surviving feature of a 19th century Tower Hamlets market, have been newly restored on Columbia Road.
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 07:00:00 +0000Government accepts Lower Thames Crossing plan for examining
The latest milestone has been reached in plans for the Lower Thames Crossing, with the government accepting an application to examine the proposals in more detail.
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +0000Lewisham house prices: Average house prices soar by £8,000
House prices in Lewisham have soared by an average of over £8,000 in the month of September, according to figures from the Land Registry.
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000Bromley Council names and shames illegal Blue Badge users Bromley
Bromley Council has prosecuted 13 people for displaying cancelled blue badges when parking in the borough.
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park slammed for 'ridiculous' prices
Christmas attraction, Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park has received criticism for its high pricing.
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000Rika Moon Notting Hill - a new, sophisticated but oh-so-cool spot
“You might think a sophisticated Japanese cuisine, creative cocktails and a red button in a bathroom cubicle that turns the room into a disco don’t exactly match up – but trust me, they do, and it’s brilliant,” says reporter Immy Share.
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000ULEZ expansion across all of London a 'joke' as public react
Public react to the ULEZ expanding to all of London from August 2023.
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000The best Christmas fairs and markets in south east London
You don’t need to travel to central London to visit a Christmas market - here's everything you need to know about all the great offerings in south east London.
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000Merton Park proposed constituency changes raises concerns
A local resident has highlighted her concerns regarding proposed boundaries changes and says that Merton Park is “intrinsically a part of Wimbledon geographically, socially and historically”.
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000Lewisham rated the happiest place to live in south east London
Lewisham has been rated the “happiest borough” in the whole of south east London, according to new data.
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 09:20:14 +0000UK drivers warned of £2,500 fine for driving with Christmas tree
You could face a £2,500 fine and three penalty points on your licence for transporting a Christmas tree in you car this Christmas
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 09:18:34 +0000TikTok tip reveals why you shouldn't store milk in your fridge door
If you store milk in the door of your fridge, it turns out you are doing it wrong.
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 00:01:00 +0000Royal Mint launches collectable coins for Rolling Stones anniversary
The Rolling Stone design is the fifth to be released after Queen, Sir Elton John, David Bowie, and the Who
Fri, 02 Dec 2022 21:05:27 +0000Just how useful are 'Mickey Mouse' degrees? Nabihah Abedin, Heathside.
The term ‘Mickey Mouse degrees’ refers to degrees which are considered pointless, with limited opportunities post-education. In a world more focused on the materialistic aspects of education, we might fail to realise that, at the end of the day, ...
Fri, 02 Dec 2022 20:29:00 +0000Winter Wonderland by Abiha Jamil, Seven Kings School
Starting from the 18th of November 2022 till the 2nd of January 2023, the one and only Winter Wonderland makes another comeback this year in Hyde Park, London.
Fri, 02 Dec 2022 19:52:24 +0000Christmas only for Christians? - Isabel Clayden, Notre Dame
Christmas is a messy blend of different aspects from a vast array of origins ranging from religions to cultural traditions, to corporate inventions, to smaller scale local innovations from just a single family to a whole town or country. What Christm...
Fri, 02 Dec 2022 18:46:51 +0000Aturas Kurpis convicted of murder of Paulius Karalius
A convicted criminal with a history of violence stabbed an innocent man to death over an argument in a restaurant.
Fri, 02 Dec 2022 17:12:37 +0000Enfield woman jailed after fatal car crash in Streatham
A driver has been jailed for killing a friend and injuring another when she crashed after an 80mph police chase.
Fri, 02 Dec 2022 16:43:03 +0000B&Q in Enfield to take over former Toys R Us store
B&Q will be moving to a new unit just before Christmas.
Fri, 02 Dec 2022 16:02:00 +0000'Loud music' on Camden tower roof after intruders 'climb scaffolding'
Camden Council has condemned 'reckless' intruders who reportedly climbed scaffolding on a 22-storey tower block on the Chalcots estate.
Fri, 02 Dec 2022 16:23:49 +0000Peckham High Street stabbing: Pictures from scene
Pictures from the scene of a stabbing in Peckham show a heavy police presence.