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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 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 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

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
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 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 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 17:12:37 +0000
Enfield 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 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 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 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 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 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 16:40:02 +0000
Boy, 16, missing from his home in Wandsworth
A 16-year-old from Wandsworth is missing from his home.

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 15:07:47 +0000
Boy, 14, missing from home in Clapham Junction
A 14-year-old boy is missing from his home in Clapham Junction.

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 12:06:21 +0000
Extinction Rebellion Protesters in court after Amazon site blockade
Five Extinction Rebellion activists accused of trespassing while blockading an Amazon distribution centre on Black Friday have appeared in court.

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 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 07:38:42 +0000
BBC 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 16:41:06 +0000
Man shot in Stockwell Road Brixton
A man was rushed hospital after being shot in a Brixton street during the early hours of this morning (November 27).

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 11:22:05 +0000
Police 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 05:00:00 +0000
The 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 +0000
Epsom 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 +0000
Online 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 11:21:17 +0000
Metropolitan 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 +0000
Is there a trick to winning the lottery?
If you are looking for tricks to win the lottery, it's important to know up front that there are no real guarantees for this. Many have claimed to have found the right way to win lottery jackpots and lower-tier prizes over the years, but their loopho...

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 09:37:40 +0000
Christmas 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 +0000
London 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.



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