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Mon, 05 Dec 2022 08:46:55 +0000
Self Esteem adapts Christmas classic for heartbreaking message
Self Esteem has given her backing to a north London charity’s Christmas campaign. 

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Love Island star's Array restaurant licence review recap
A hearing is set to continue reviewing the licence of Harold Wood restaurant Array Essex, co-founded by Love Island star Kem Cetinay.

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Dartford house prices: Average house prices rise by £2,000
House prices in Dartford have gone up by an average of over £2,000 in the month of September, according to figures from the Land Registry.

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Remembering Bromley Road Lewisham stabbing victim one month on
Today we remember Gabriel Petrov Stoyanove who was killed a month ago during a stabbing in Lewisham.

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 01:13:21 +0000
Students from St Bonaventure's School walk for charity.
On Friday the 25th of December, the students of St Bonaventure's School partook in a sponsored walk in West Ham Park to raise money for food banks.

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:01:00 +0000
NHS urges English patients to check winter Covid booster criteria
Hundreds of thousands of people who are at risk and more likely to become seriously ill have yet to come forward for their Covid booster, NHS chiefs have warned.

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 12:43:30 +0000
Southeastern Sidcup services suspended as person hit by train: Recap
A person has been hit by a train between Lewisham and Sidcup, according to Southeastern.

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 23:18:08 +0000
The Menu: Hollywood's latest recipe for dark satire - Bella vdG, PHS
An ending so wholly incomplete that I was left with no questions; this oxymoron encapsulates the nature of ‘The Menu’, a newly released psychological thriller starring Ralph Fiennes and Anya Taylor-Joy.

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 21:37:52 +0000
Young Musicians Concert - Suzan Mozak Wallington County Grammar School
On the evening of 2nd December, the Sutton Music Service presented their second half of their autumn concert series at St Andrews United Reform Church.

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 19:58:29 +0000
BRIT School Student Speaks About Costume Design by James McDonald
BRIT School Student Speaks About Costume Design

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 18:00:00 +0000
Wild Things: Dwindling butterflies and Cop 27 cop-out
Our Wild Things columnist Eric Brown reports a hedgerow resident topped the annual nationwide butterfly count which worryingly recorded its worst sightings figures since starting 13 years ago.

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 18:00:00 +0000
Only Fools and Horses theatre star returns to former college
Lee Van Geleen, who is playing Trigger in the West End musical Only Fools and Horses, spoke to students at Havering Sixth Form in Hornchurch.

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 16:23:51 +0000
Mottingham station: Person dies after being hit by train
A person has died after being hit by a train at Mottingham station.

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 15:30:05 +0000
M25 Orpington four-car crash: Police issue statement
Police have issued a statement after a four-car crash on the M25 near Orpington.

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 15:00:00 +0000
Romford to Canning Town bike run taking place for toy appeal
A group of motorcyclists will be riding from Romford to Canning Town in aid of the Kevin Jenkins OBE Newham Christmas Toy Appeal.

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Newham singer has music showcased at World Cup in Qatar
A pop and R'n'B singer has been selected to have her music showcased at the World Cup in Qatar.

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 11:13:05 +0000
Lee High Road Lewisham car crash: Motorcyclist in hospital
A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital after a crash with a car in Lewisham.

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 10:35:23 +0000
Wrythe Lane Carshalton hit-and-run: Woman in hospital
A woman is in a critical but a stable condition after a hit-and-run in Carshalton.

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 10:59:34 +0000
SOEL: In The Spotlight - Alexis Irvine, The Tiffin Girls' School
It’s that time of year. For some, it’s the lead up to Christmas. For others, the winter weather is enough to get them in a celebratory mood. But, across the world, whatever the reason, the coming months are loved by many. For SOEL Dance Academy, ...

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 10:01:58 +0000
Bromley 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 +0000
Urgent 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 +0000
Edmond 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 +0000
Farrance 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 +0000
NHS 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 +0000
Take 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 +0000
Petts 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 +0000
Five 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 +0000
The 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 +0000
The 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 12:51:51 +0000
Military to help out driving ambulances in event of strikes
Troops could be drafted in to replace ambulance drivers and firefighters who may go on strike

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 09:12:51 +0000
Amazon 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 +0000
How 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 +0000
Royal 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 +0000
Lee High Road Lewisham crash: Recap
A crash in Lewisham, according to AA maps.

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 00:09:09 +0000
Maaveerar 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 +0000
Five 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 +0000
Winter 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 +0000
Brentwood 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 +0000
Review: 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 +0000
Lee 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 +0000
Thamesmead 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 +0000
Why 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 +0000
Lime 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 +0000
Herbert 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 +0000
Austrian 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 +0000
Priory 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 +0000
James 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 +0000
Recalling 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 +0000
Fear 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 +0000
Victorian 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.



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