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Wed, 07 Dec 2022 09:30:00 +0000
Homeless people in London to be sheltered amid severe icy weather
Homeless in London to be offered shelter amid Met Office severe weather warning.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Around £40m wrongly taken from Croydon Council social housing fund
Around £40million was wrongly taken from Croydon Council’s fund for social housing over the last few years.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000
'I went to Battersea Power Station and fell in love with London'
“Spend the evening at Battersea Power Station and I can guarantee there’s something for everyone – it’s the next best place in London,” says Immy Share.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Met Office warning to Londoners amid severe cold weather
The Met Office has placed an amber warning for severe weather across London amid freezing temperatures.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 09:31:33 +0000
Scarlet Fever symptoms as parents urged to be on the 'lookout'
Officials said they can “fully understand” that parents are concerned about rising cases.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 08:52:56 +0000
Strep A: No shortage of penicillin as Pharmacies warn of supply issues
Steve Barclay said checks within the Department of Health had not revealed any issues with supplies amid Strep A outbreak

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 06:38:13 +0000
Strep A: Pharmacies warn of penicillin shortage
Step A is an infection that is typically mild and can be treated with antibiotics.

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 13:44:13 +0000
Greggs opens first London Outlet bakery to tackle food waste
Greggs has opened its first outlet in London.

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 11:59:36 +0000
Serial New Addington rapist sentenced to life in prison
A serial rapist who had already been jailed for the rape of one victim has been found guilty of attacking a further two women, causing him to receive a life sentence.

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 18:11:48 +0000
Is Twitter down? Users report issues with tweets and replies loading
Is Twitter down? Users were reporting problems with the social media platform on Tuesday evening.

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 09:33:01 +0000
What is the Lensa AI art generator from TikTok?
The viral TikTok trend has seen people sharing unique photos using the Lensa ai art generator.

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 07:44:27 +0000
Strep A: Parents should be vigilant as infections rise, Downing Street
Downing Street said any parents concerned about Strep A symptoms in their children should contact the NHS

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 09:46:16 +0000
Tragic story of asylum seeker who died in London housing
When Mohammed Camara arrived in the UK from the Ivory Coast he was placed in a hotel after being released from immigration detention. Within six months, he was dead.

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 10:47:36 +0000
Tower Hamlets dog attack leaves girl, 11, traumatised in hospital
An 11-year-old girl was "traumatised" after a dog attack left her in hospital with broken bones.

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 11:40:00 +0000
South London pub revellers celebrate England vs Senegal win
Santa hats were sent flying and England fans were left dreaming of World Cup glory after a comprehensive 3-0 win over Senegal set up a quarter-final tie with holders France.

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 09:01:00 +0000
Will it snow in London this Christmas? Met Office forecast
Will it Snow in London in time for Christmas? See the Met Office report.

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 17:40:36 +0000
Is Facebook down? Users report issues with news feed
Is Facebook down? Users reported issues with the social media platform on Monday evening.

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 15:44:38 +0000
Divorce hotspots revealed by Google search traffic research
The UK's major divorce hotspots have been revealed in research on Google search trends by Beecham Peacock Solicitors.

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 13:43:50 +0000
World Cup: When is England vs France? Kick off time details
England takes on France in the World Cup quarter-finals, find out when the match kicks off.

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 12:22:19 +0000
Raheem Sterling leaves World Cup in Qatar after armed break-in at home
England football team player, Raheem Sterling was forced to leave the World Cup in Qatar after a family emergency.

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 06:38:35 +0000
Raheem Sterling leaves World Cup in Qatar after armed break-in at home
England football team player, Raheem Sterling was forced to leave the World Cup in Qatar after a family emergency.

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 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 13:42:42 +0000
World Cup 2022: Has England played Senegal before?
Have the Three Lions faced Senegal on the world stage before?

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 12:54:43 +0000
World Cup 2022: What time and channel is England V Senegal?
Here's how you can tune in to cheer on the Three Lions tonight. 

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
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: 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...



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