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Sat, 21 Dec 2024 06:20:00 +0000
Inside TfL's lost property auction where you can buy Rolex watches to soap
Ever wondered where lost property on TfL services go? Now you have the chance to find out with the TfL lost property auction.

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Tulse Hill dad with speech impediment combines CBT and poetry in debut book
A dad from Tulse Hill has written his debut book, Recognition, which blends Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and poetry.

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000
The amazing tucked-away Hackbridge Indian restaurant within a retirement home
It’s rare for me to go back to a restaurant once I’ve been — but Rishi's in Slate and Grain in Hackbridge is the exception.

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000
'I had an exceptional dinner in Soho and ate the best fish dish I've ever had'
I went for dinner at Sucre, an Argentinian restaurant in Soho, to try dishes on their new winter menu including sea bream tiradito and beef short rib.

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 07:04:26 +0000
Keira Knightley and Sarah Lancashire to return for Black Doves series 2 on Netflix
Black Doves will return to Netflix for a second series, starring Keira Knightley, Sarah Lancashire and Ben Whishaw.

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Bring the magic this Christmas with a personalised video from Santa
Add more magic to your home this Christmas with a personalised message from Father Christmas - ideal for surprising loved ones ahead of the big day.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 20:01:51 +0000
School 'devastated' after death of teacher found stabbed in Carshalton home
The school where Gemma Devonish worked in Epsom has said it is 'devastated' by the news of her death after she was found fatally stabbed in Carshalton.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:36:05 +0000
Man in his 70s with life-changing injuries after Covent Garden assault
The Metropolitan Police are looking for a man after two people were assaulted in Covent Garden, leaving one man with life-changing injuries.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:00:00 +0000
The South Western trains cancelled, diverted or replaced by buses this weekend
Some South Western trains will be cancelled or replaced by buses this weekend due to maintenance work.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 14:53:09 +0000
Popular Sutton restaurant offers free Christmas dinner to lonely people
A popular Sutton restaurant will offer a free dinner to anyone feeling lonely this Christmas.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:45:33 +0000
Woman attacked and followed by stranger near Epsom cinema
A neighbour's doorbell camera shows the horrific moment an e-bike battery exploded causing a fire to tear through a Catford home just days before Christmas.

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 08:33:00 +0000
The luxury spa hotel that looks like a stately home but is much more cosy
The former hunting lodge of the Duke of Marlborough, The Langley has elegance and grandeur but the intimacy of a boutique hotel and contemporary spa facilities

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 12:05:00 +0000
Kent man fined over £10,000 for illegally dumping rubbish in Croydon
A Kent man has been fined more than £10,000 for illegally dumping waste in Croydon.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:35:27 +0000
Man arrested after woman killed in Carshalton stabbing
A man has been arrested after Gemma Devonish was killed in a stabbing in Carshalton.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:20:24 +0000
Major London station set for New Year's Eve disruption due to strike action
Travellers on New Year’s Eve face disruption at Euston station due to strike action by union RMT.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:37:48 +0000
Woman dies after stabbing in Carshalton home
A woman has died after being found stabbed in a home in Carshalton.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:14:28 +0000
Southern trains cancelled or replaced by buses this weekend before Christmas
Some Southern trains running through Croydon will be cancelled, diverted or replaced by buses this week due to planned engineering work.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Full list of Croydon Christmas and New Year bin collection changes
Bin collection days in Croydon will operate on a special timetable during this year’s holiday period. The festive changes also apply to clinical waste collection.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Popular south London pub reopens with new bar, beer garden upgrade and events
The Anchor Pub in Battersea reopens after a six-figure investment with a new bar, beer garden upgrades, sports facilities, and a packed events schedule.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000
London Christmas travel advice you need to check as closures could affect journeys
TfL has shared advice for this Christmas as London Underground, London buses and travel services will be affected.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Will it snow this Christmas in London? What weather forecasters are saying
The Met Office has shared the early weather forecast for Christmas week, find out if London is in for snow.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Wimbledon pub offers free dinner and wine to lonely people on Christmas Day
A pub in Wimbledon will be open on Christmas Day and offer free dinner and wine to anyone alone that day.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 14:02:38 +0000
Best times to bag yellow sticker bargains at supermarkets like Tesco this Christmas
The best times to visit major UK supermarkets - including Aldi, Lidl and Tesco - on Christmas Eve to get the best yellow sticker deals has been revealed.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 08:43:16 +0000
Guinness reveals when supplies could 'return to normal' in update on shortages
Diageo has revealed when Guinness supplies in the UK could "return to normal" amid reports of a national shortage.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Are you a real Disney fan? Try and complete this superfan quiz to find out
Find out if your a real Disney fan by taking this quiz and seeing if you can get more than 10 correct answers.

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 18:21:42 +0000
Spy cop wrote Met Police undercover sex manual - but denies having any himself
Former spy cop Andrew Coles wrote a manual for fellow undercover officers on how to conduct 'sexual liaisons', the Undercover Policing Inquiry heard.

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 15:14:55 +0000
Enfield man pleads not guilty to murder of BBC commentator's wife and daughters
Enfield man Kyle Clifford has pleaded not guilty to murdering BBC commentator John Hunt’s wife and two of their daughters in a hearing at Cambridge Crown Court.

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 12:32:04 +0000
Morrisons Sutton store will not reopen ahead of Christmas
Morrisons has confirmed that its store in Sutton will not reopen in time for Christmas.

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000
Video shows shocking moment patient spits in face of London paramedic
Body-worn camera footage shows assaults on London paramedics, highlighting the dangers they face daily and how cameras help secure justice for victims.

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:55:26 +0000
Terry's discontinues chocolate fans described as better than the original
Terry's Chocolate Orange White Balls, which were first launched in the UK in 2020, have been discontinued the company has confirmed.

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 09:35:12 +0000
Spy cop: 'I shared single bed with young activist but didn't have sex with her'
South London spy cop turned Tory politician Andrew Coles has told the Undercover Policing Inquiry he did not have sex with a 19-year-old activist.

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000
Festive family fun as Christmas comes to Legoland Windsor
When you think of Christmas activities for the family, a trip to a theme park doesn't naturally come to mind.

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 09:44:15 +0000
SES water supply ‘should return to normal by lunch’ after four days of issues
Water supply across south London is expected to return to normal by lunchtime today after four days of residents suffering low or no water.

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 09:38:16 +0000
Man jailed after frenzied knife attack on mum and daughter in Wandsworth home
A man has been jailed for life after a vicious knife attack on a mother and daughter in their Wandsworth home.

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 08:19:31 +0000
Pedestrian fights for life after being hit by motorbike in Lambeth
Police are asking for witnesses to come forward after a serious crash in Lambeth left a man fighting for his life.

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000
More than £6million spent in Croydon on damp, mould and disrepair in social housing
Croydon Council has spent more than £6.4 million over the past year addressing issues of damp, mould, and other disrepair in its social housing properties, according to a new investigation.

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Iconic London café from Layer Cake and Rocketman films on sale for £170k
The Regency Café in London that has featured in Layer Cake and Rocketman is on sale for £170K.

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Every London Underground line and stations closed this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground and Elizabeth Line services for the upcoming weekend and don't be caught out by any changes.

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Surbiton veteran, 89, recalls cooking Christmas dinner for 200 soldiers
Bob Sewell, an 89-year-old Army veteran, recalls cooking Christmas dinner for 200 soldiers in South Korea with limited resources during his service in 1954.

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 17:56:17 +0000
Croydon sees 986% increase in searches for Schools VAT
In the London area, Croydon saw the largest percentage rise with searches shooting up by 986%. This was followed by Harrow with 850%.

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:56:18 +0000
Household water bills to rise by from April next year
The increase is significantly higher than the expected average rise of around £20 a year per household

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:54:39 +0000
Check your change as 20p coin sells for 330 times its face value on eBay
The Royal Mint 20p coin is a “mule” coin dating from 2008 and was minted without a date

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 08:43:46 +0000
Why Sir David Jason was 'so moved' watching Only Fools The Musical for first time
Sir David Jason revealed he almost shed a tear watching Only Fools and Horses The Musical for the first time last night (December 18).

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 08:15:51 +0000
Some south London and Surrey homes 'left without water' for third day
Some homes across south London have reported that they are still experiencing an issue with their water for the third day.

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 16:54:41 +0000
WATCH - Epsom thieves stole £215k worth of keyless cars which ended up in chop shops
A gang of thugs who nicked more than £215k worth of high-value cars in a keyless theft spree have been jailed.

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 15:29:16 +0000
Croydon true crime fanatic 'Ninja killer' guilty of Bournemouth beach murder
A true crime fanatic from Croydon has been found guilty of murder.

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 14:30:00 +0000
If you get more than 8/10 on this quiz you're officially a Londoner
Love a quiz? Take this London knowledge-based quiz to find out if you are a true Londoner.

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000
Christmas concert raises £2,000 for children with terminal illnesses
The Inflagrante Choir’s Christmas concert in Richmond raised £2,050 for charity React, supporting terminally ill children and their families.

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 11:52:49 +0000
Cheam water crisis continues as south London residents face third day without supply
Efforts to fix the ongoing water supply issues caused by a fault at the Cheam Water Treatment Works are now in their third day.

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:02:31 +0000
Busy London station evacuated and cordoned off after ‘suspicious package’ found
A busy train station in London has been evacuated after what was thought to be a "suspicious package" was found.

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