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Sat, 03 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Winter 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 +0000
Rika 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 +0000
ULEZ 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 18:10:48 +0000
Harry Kane sends Pelé best wishes amid end of life care reports
Pelé was diagnosed with colon cancer in September 2021.

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Royal 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 14:24:29 +0000
Camron Smith's killers jailed for revenge stabbing
The killers of a boy who was stabbed with a so-called zombie knife in front of his mother by balaclava-clad home invaders have been jailed.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 13:57:21 +0000
Met Police extends bail for Conservative MP accused of rape
A Conservative MP has had his bail extended again, after being arrested in May on suspicion of a string of sexual offences, including rape.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 12:25:12 +0000
Renewed appeal after dad shot in Birdhurst Road Croydon
The family of a dad who was shot after leaving a silent disco in Croydon have released another image of the victim, hoping that it will “serve as a reminder to anyone who may have information about his murder”.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 06:51:50 +0000
King 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 +0000
Ex-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 +0000
London Tube closures December 2: See the full list
Check the London Underground services this weekend before heading out this weekend.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 17:52:25 +0000
Strep A: All you need to know from symptoms to treatment
A separate case has been reported in Wales, taking the known UK total to six.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 17:38:03 +0000
What you should do if you think your child has Strep A infection
A number of schoolchildren have died this week amid a deadly Strep A outbreak.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 17:37:34 +0000
Strep A: All you need to know from symptoms to treatment
A separate case has been reported in Wales, taking the known UK total to six.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 13:19:22 +0000
All the strikes taking place in December 2022: Royal Mail, Rail, NHS
December will see a lot of strikes taking place as industries walk out in the run-up to Christmas.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 14:12:34 +0000
Christmas songs: Most loved and hated revealed
The most loved and hated Christmas songs have been found according to research undertaken by Casino Kings.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 12:46:22 +0000
People born in December receive 160 fewer gifts over their lifetimes
Those born in December receive far fewer gifts when compared to people born in other months, according to research by Not On The High Street.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 11:10:18 +0000
Strep A virus: Signs and symptoms as more children die from illness
Group A streptococcus (or Strep A) is known to cause scarlet fever, throat infections and, in very rare cases, invasive disease.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Who 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 15:40:57 +0000
Guns seized in Met Police London-wide weapons sweep
A hand pistol and a revolver with four rounds of ammunition were part of a haul of weapons seized by police during a week of action on gun crime.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 14:00:00 +0000
Nature 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 +0000
Guns 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 +0000
Croydon 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 +0000
Sutton 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 +0000
Croydon 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 +0000
England'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 +0000
Royal 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 +0000
How 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 +0000
BBC 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 +0000
Gang 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 +0000
Armed 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 +0000
Met 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 +0000
Croydon 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 +0000
Croydon 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 +0000
Havering 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 +0000
Tech 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 +0000
More 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 +0000
Is 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 +0000
Spotify 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 +0000
Buckingham 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 +0000
Royal 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 +0000
House 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 +0000
Dartford 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 +0000
Croydon 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 +0000
Qatar 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 +0000
Spotify 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 +0000
Strictly 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 +0000
North 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 +0000
Investigation as worker dies at Edmonton EcoPark
A worker at an incinerator construction site has died.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 12:42:53 +0000
Croydon 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.



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