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Mon, 30 Jun 2025 07:37:00 +0100
LIVE updates as Dartford Crossing lorry crash brings huge M25 delays
A crash on the Dartford Crossing is causing long delays on the M25. Live updates here.

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:19:19 +0100
National Picnic Month: English Heritage members reveal top picnic spots
Nothing beats a picnic…it is quintessentially British of course!

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:12:12 +0100
Man, 22, fighting for life after BMW crashes into Piccadilly Circus fountain
A 22-year-old man is fighting for his life after a BMW crashed into a fountain in Piccadilly Circus. 

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 08:57:06 +0100
Urgent appeal to find girl, 16, missing from Dartford amid police concerns
An urgent appeal has been issued to find a 16-year-old girl missing from Dartford.

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 08:21:06 +0100
‘Do not travel’ warning for trains to London after damage causes ‘major disruption’
A rail company is warning “do not travel” on trains to London following damage to cables hundreds of miles away.

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0100
Update to plans for 120-home development in Harold Hill approved
A change to plans for a 120-home development on the former Havering College site in Harold Hill has been approved.

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0100
The Apprentice winner reveals the first thing he spent Lord Sugar's investment on
Dean Franklin from Hornchurch won The Apprentice 2025 and talks about new-found fame, his nickname, working with Lord Sugar and how the summer heatwave has boosted business for ADL Air Conditioning.

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Blackheath and Crayford chefs in running for national Asian and Oriental award
Chefs at two restaurants in Blackheath and Crayford are in the running to be crowned the best Asian and Oriental Chef.

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Well-loved murder mystery TV show adaptation set for Bromley theatre
The popular TV show Midsomer Murders is set to play at Bromley’s Churchill Theatre next year in a brand-new theatrical production.

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
The Croydon primary school with a 'welcoming ethos' and 'shared values'
Krishna Avanti School, in Croydon, was visited by inspectors on April 24, 2025, where they assessed the standards.

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
The latest food hygiene ratings in Bexley including pubs, schools and Domino's
Environmental health officers have been busy this fortnight visiting businesses across Bexley.

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
The most expensive streets to live on in Carshalton revealed
New figures have revealed the Carshalton roads on which the most expensive homes have been bought.

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Changes to Southern trains services through Croydon this week
Southern trains running through Croydon will be cancelled or replaced by buses this week.

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
The Surbiton couple backing UK campaign for daughter with rare form of epilepsy
Dravet Syndrome is a severe, life-limiting condition that causes frequent and prolonged seizures.

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
The Croydon train stations with the most delayed and cancelled trains revealed
The train stations with the most delays Croydon have been revealed.

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Balham school chef named national champion for transforming school meals
The award celebrates chefs who deliver nutritious food and ignite children’s curiosity about cooking.

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
All the Lewisham schools that are oversubscribed for the coming year
15 of Lewisham’s schools are oversubscribed for the academic year of 2025 – 2026, new government data finds.

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:35:46 +0100
Nestle says 'sorry' as it discontinues KitKat described as 'dream snack'
Nestle has confirmed its KitKat Dark Mint chocolate bar, described by shoppers as "a dream snack", has been discontinued.

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 07:50:10 +0100
Monday to be one of the UK's hottest June days ever as amber warning persists
Monday is to be one of the hottest June days ever recorded in the UK at 34C.

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:01:00 +0100
10,000 Evri parcel lockers to be rolled out across the UK by 2030
Evri has announced plans to roll out 10,000 parcel lockers across the UK by 2030.

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 09:44:57 +0100
As it happened: Road outside tube station closed after man in his 50s 'punched'
Northolt Road was shut outside South Harrow tube station after a man in his 50s was "punched" and left in a "serious" condition.

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Short but fascinating history of Elizabeth line - from delays to awards
Here is the short but fascinating history of TfL's newest railway route - the Elizabeth line.

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Death notices and funeral announcements from the News Shopper
The News Shopper published one death notice last week.

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Sutton and Croydon death notices and funeral announcements from Your Local Guardian
The Your Local Guardian published one death notice last week.

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Southern trains through Croydon to get cancelled as temperatures soar this week
Southern trains running through Croydon will be cancelled or delayed this week due to hot temperatures.

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +0100
The Sutton born and raised EastEnders star who plays teenager in soap
You may not know that an EastEnders star who plays a teenager in the soap is from Sutton.

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 16:06:00 +0100
Drone photos capture construction works underway at Upminster Travelodge site
Construction works underway at the site of a new Travelodge in Upminster have been captured in aerial photos.

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0100
The 18th century Collier Row pub that was completely rebuilt
We shine a light on The Bell & Gate in Collier Row and its history.

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 13:18:33 +0100
Man left with 'serious' head injury after being 'punched' outside tube station
A man in his 50s has been left in a "serious condition" in hospital after reportedly being punched outside South Harrow tube station.

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 12:34:20 +0100
Hourly forecast this week as London gears up for hottest days of the year
London is set to experience the hottest day of 2025 as temperatures continue to soar this week.

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0100
Bromley named the happiest place to live in south east London
Bromley has been named as the happiest place to live in south east London.

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0100
Revealed - Romford's most and least expensive streets over the last five years
Data has revealed the most and least expensive streets in Romford over the past five years.

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 11:49:24 +0100
Two rushed to hospital after crash on busy road in London
Two people have been rushed to hospital after a crash on a busy road in London.

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 11:51:57 +0100
Four people arrested and two women in hospital after fight in Harold Hill
Four people have been arrested and two women taken to hospital after a fight in Whitchurch Road, Harold Hill.

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 09:51:44 +0100
18-year-old left with ‘severe injuries’ after e-bike crash in Eltham
An 18-year-old has been left with “severe injuries” after an Eltham crash.

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 08:21:00 +0100
The truth about 'never meeting your heroes'
Teacher Brett Ellis was devastated that he had ignored the 'never meet your heroes' advice after meeting Paul 'Gazza' Gascoigne.

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0100
The fascinating history of Havering's largest park and its garden for the blind
Harrow Lodge Park is Havering's largest open space and was once home to a paddling pool, mini golf course and its Garden for the Blind.

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 06:30:00 +0100
The rich history of when Ye Olde Swiss Cottage pub was dubbed 'Schweizer Hutte'
Like many Berliners, Etan Smallman's grandfather fled the Nazis and set up a cafe on Finchley Road which became known as Finchleystrasse

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0100
Application to turn home into HMO among Havering planning round-up
A home in Romford could become a house in multiple occupation (HMO) as part of a wave of planning applications across the borough.

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0100
Plans for solar panels at school is among latest plans in Barking and Dagenham
Plans to install solar panels on the roof of a primary school in Dagenham are among a wave of planning applications across the borough.

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Plan for Sutton HMO licensing scheme to target rogue landlords
Sutton Council plans to introduce a borough-wide House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) licensing scheme to improve housing standards, protect tenants, and target rogue landlords.

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Award-winning Surrey parlour where you can ‘design Instagrammable desserts'
The Scoop Company in Warlingham has been crowned Parlour of the Year 2025

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
The Lewisham pubs and restaurant up for sale – with one closed for 9 years
Three Lewisham businesses are up for sale including two popular pubs and a Lebanese restaurant.

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
The latest food hygiene ratings in Bromley including Costa, Sainsbury's and more
Environmental health officers have been busy this fortnight visiting businesses across Bromley.

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Most wanted in Kent including sex assault suspect and man with Beckenham links
Our round-up of Kent Police's most wanted men and women.

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Sutton school becomes first to install AI chatbot to support struggling pupils
The AI chatbot will provide private support to students dealing with anxiety, exploitation, or emotional distress.

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
The most expensive streets in Bromley where houses sell for more than £6million
New data has revealed Bromley’s least and most expensive streets to buy a house – with one street where houses sell for over £6 million.

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Seaside town with Britain’s most photographed street that’s a train ride from London
If you’re looking for cobbled streets, local history and sea views, a seaside town near London has it all – and it was named one of the best in the UK.

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
The Sutton train stations with the most delayed and cancelled trains revealed
The train stations with the most delays in Sutton have been revealed.

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
'This is my dream gig' - Olivia Rodrigo stuns 65,000-strong crowd at Hyde Park
Ahead of her Glastonbury headline set tonight the pop superstar delivered a superb Hyde Park gig with teen fury and rockstar energy

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