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Sat, 19 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0100
£300,000 available for groups through 'community chest' fund
A cool £300,000 cash has come on stream from the Meridian Water ‘community chest’ fund for the people of Edmonton.

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0100
'My father was given six months to live but lived for 20 years thanks to others'
Michael Peters is running the London Marathon for Anthony Nolan, which arranges stem cell donations of the kind that helped his father live 20 years with a rare blood cancer.

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0100
Tree planting in Brent schools is bearing fruit
Fruit tree saplings have been given to eight Brent schools for their playgrounds to encourage outdoor learning and sustainable practices.

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Why this leafy Surrey market town has been named one of the best places to leave
Epsom has been named as one of the best places to live in England — and it’s not hard to see why.

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
The most expensive street in Cheam with house prices at nearly £3 million
Cheam’s housing market is diverse, with property prices ranging from £198,000 to nearly £3 million.

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Former Eltham NatWest branch to be turned into restaurant
The former NatWest branch in Eltham could be turned into a new restaurant, planning documents suggest.

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Modern Sutton home with 100ft garden and solar panels goes up for sale
A grand four-bedroom home on Upland Road, Sutton is on the market for £1.35m. Features include oak flooring, solar panels, a 100ft garden, and luxury fittings.

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
All the latest food hygiene ratings for Havering restaurants and cafes
Hornchurch food hygiene ratings have been updated, with businesses like Al's Pie & Mash and Spice Garden scoring top marks. See the full list.

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
The best garden centres to explore this spring in south east London
As temperatures begin to rise, many people across south east London are turning their attention to outdoor spaces in preparation for the growing season ahead.

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Hour-by-hour weather forecast for London today
If you’re looking to host an Easter egg hunt, today’s weather is looking to be dry in London.

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Deptford thief will spend Easter behind bars after stealing chocolate eggs
Winston Wright will spend Easter behind bars after stealing from Deptford Sainsbury's.

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
How Greenwich ranks in 'best places to live' - with house prices dragging it down
The Royal Borough of Greenwich has performed strongly for heritage, schools and transport in a national ranking of the best places to live – but its score was dragged down by poor wellbeing outcomes and limited value for money in the housing market...

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Greenwich planning applications including outbuilding conversion to holiday lets
Greenwich Council has validated new planning applications for April, including home extensions, tree works, and an Eltham outbuilding conversion to holiday lets.

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
The magical hidden garden in London that feels like you're in a movie
St Dunstan in the East Church Garden is a gorgeous magical garden in London you need to visit.

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
'Premium' padel club to replace 'overgrown' Blackheath tennis courts
Padel could be coming to Blackheath with new courts planned at the site of a former tennis club in Blackheath Park.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 17:23:14 +0100
Senior police officer sacked after abusing his position for a 'sexual purpose'
A senior Essex Police officer has been sacked after it was found he abused his position for a "sexual purpose."

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 13:10:21 +0100
'A dream come true' - Hornchurch's Dean Franklin wins The Apprentice 2025
Dean Franklin from Hornchurch, co-owner of ADL Airconditioning has been crowned the winner of The Apprentice 2025.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0100
The swanky award-winning bowling alley in Greenwich which was once a brewery
I checked out Greenwich’s award-winning bowling alley - which comes complete with a bar that is perfect for your next night out.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Industrial dispute into pay at Bromley school called off as negotiations conclude
Staff at a private school in Bromley have called off any further strikes as negotiations into pensions and pay have concluded.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0100
'The most picturesque little old town' is only seven miles from Romford
Abridge, an Epping Forest village only seven miles away from Romford, was once described as "the most picturesque little old town"

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 16:53:25 +0100
Barking and Dagenham best in London for first choice primary school offers
Nearly all Barking and Dagenham children were given their first choice primary school on offer day.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 16:39:46 +0100
Emergency water repair works underway in parts of Herne Hill with road closures
Emergency water works are currently underway in parts of Herne Hill over the Easter weekend.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 16:25:23 +0100
How many Havering children got their top choice primary school on offer day?
Nearly 90 per cent of Havering children were offered their first choice of school on offer day

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:20:15 +0100
Man arrested on suspicion of drunk driving after multiple vehicle crash in Beckenham
A man has been arrested on suspicion of drunk driving last night in Beckenham.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:12:19 +0100
‘I was never fired—just fuelled’ says Sutton’s The Apprentice runner-up
Sutton’s own The Apprentice runner-up has said she’s “proud to be a finalist” after missing the winning handshake.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0100
The lost Harold Hill pub with a name inspired by local woodland
We delve into the history behind one of Harold Hill's lost pubs.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 13:00:29 +0100
Man in 50s dies after police called to West Wickham High Street incident
A man in his 50s has died following an incident in West Wickham yesterday evening.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 12:47:29 +0100
Sutton vets warn pet owners to take care as Easter emergencies to rise by 35 per cent
An emergency vet clinic in Sutton is warning pet owners to stay cautious over the Easter weekend, as emergency cases are set to rise by 35 per cent.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 13:15:00 +0100
Police searching for two suspects after overnight break-in at Harold Hill Co-op
A Co-op store in Harold Hill, Farnham Road has been targeted by burglars overnight.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 12:29:28 +0100
16-year-old boy arrested after woman sexually assault in south London
A teenage boy has been arrested after a woman was sexually assaulted in Morden Hall Park.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 12:25:02 +0100
Police continue search for Dartford man missing for over a week
Police are continuing the search for a missing man from Dartford who has been missing for over a week.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 12:13:49 +0100
Police issue update after man in his 20s stabbed multiple times in Kingsbury
Police have issued an update after a man in his 20s was stabbed "several times" in Colindale.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0100
Five must-try places for fish and chips in Sutton
Fish and chips are one of Britain's most popular dishes, so we’ve rounded up the best places where you can enjoy them in Sutton.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0100
Huge disruption to South Western trains to Waterloo this Easter weekend
South Western train services to and from London Waterloo via the Teddington area will be cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses for this Easter weekend.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0100
Abbey Wood Co-op thief jailed for carrying Stanley knife
Co-op thief Jake Tomkinson has been jailed for six months.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0100
Cafe owner in 'best place to live' on why she can't afford to hire - or live there
The owner of Camia Café in Stoke Newington Church Street says the rise in National Insurance has made recruiting staff "impossible" - and she can't afford to live there.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +0100
Basket season is back and there’s some 'blooming' good offers to be had!
Nothing beats a hanging basket to brighten up your outside space and basket season will soon commence…hopefully those last niggling frosts will be disappearing soon!

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Why this quaint Surrey village has been voted one of the best places to live
Ewell has been named one of the best places to live in England – and it’s clear to see why.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
The Eltham park where you can find a line of stunning Cherry Blossom trees
There’s a park in south east London where you can find dreamy rows of Cherry Blossom trees, and you could even call it one of south east London’s hidden gems.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Bethnal Green pub withdraws plan to open later after residents raise concerns
The Sun Tavern in Bethnal Green has withdrawn its application to extend opening hours after residents raised concerns over noise, disorder and rubbish.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Wandsworth Bridge no longer London’s 'most boring' after makeover
Wandsworth Bridge has been given a facelift with new lighting as part of an ongoing commitment to improving street scenes across the borough.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
UEL becomes one of five UK universities in Olympic Studies network
The University of East London has been recognised by the IOC as a member of the Olympic Studies Centres network, highlighting its academic and archival work.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
The best places for a scenic walk in Croydon this Easter weekend
With Easter weekend offering the first real signs of spring, now’s the time to get outside and explore Croydon’s green spaces.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Urgent £130k appeal to restore historic church in Bethnal Green
The Grade 1 listed church on Bethnal Green Road is one of only three churches designed by renowned architect Sir John Soane - but needs restoring urgently.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
London's best fish and chip shop with a perfect rating that won't break the bank
The Golden Chippy is London's highest rated fish and chip shop on Tripadvisor, praised for being affordable and very tasty.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
The Southern trains cancelled or replaced by buses this Easter weekend
Several Southern trains will be cancelled or replaced by buses this Easter weekend.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
The most expensive street to buy a house in Carshalton
We've discovered what the most expensive street to buy a house in Carshalton is.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
New research reveals London’s three best dog-walking destinations
Richmond Park, Epping Forest, and Hampstead Heath have been voted the top three dog-walking spots in London, according to new research by Rover.com.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Pamper party venue offering 'luxury experiences' opening in Brentwood
Pamper Me Pretty & Co, a pamper party company, is opening in the Brentwood's Baytree Centre.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Former Twickenham steakhouse to reopen as 'super cool' new pub
A former steakhouse is set to reopen as a "super cool fun times pub" after a £520,000 investment.

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