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• Residents in Brent with gambling problems ‘more than double the national average’ - Harrow Online

  09-03-2025 22:13 via news.google.com
  Residents in Brent with gambling problems ‘more than double the national average’  Harrow Online
  
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• 'I went to a south east London fancy town that immerses you in its wild adventure'

  09-03-2025 21:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Stepping into Phantom Peak during the JonaCon season was like being transported into a completely different world.
  
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• Bromley planning applications for conservation areas - including new houses

  09-03-2025 21:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Bromley Council is reviewing planning applications for conservation areas, including refurbishments, extensions, and new housing developments.
  
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• South Norwood welcomes new artisanal coffee shop and cafe

  09-03-2025 20:50 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A new café has opened its doors in South Norwood, taking over the space previously occupied by Communitea. Chicory – Artisanal Kitchen & Coffee welcomed customers for the first time yesterday at 12 PM, offering a mix of Indian, English, and global flavours alongside fresh pastries, specialty coffee, and vegan-friendly options.
  
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• Police release image of man after assault in busy Newham road

  09-03-2025 18:44 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Police have released an image of a man after an assault in High Street North, Newham.
  
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• Recap after roads surrounding Tulse Hill station blocked by crashes

  09-03-2025 18:15 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Drivers in Tulse Hill are facing major delays due to two separate crashes. The A205 South Circular eastbound at St Faith’s Road is partially blocked after a bus got stuck under a bridge, causing slow-moving traffic. Meanwhile, the A215 Norwood Road is completely closed in both directions between Lancaster Avenue and Elmcourt Road due to a crash.
  
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• LIVE traffic updates as roads surrounding Tulse Hill station blocked by crashes

  09-03-2025 18:15 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Drivers in Tulse Hill are facing major delays due to two separate crashes. The A205 South Circular eastbound at St Faith’s Road is partially blocked after a bus got stuck under a bridge, causing slow-moving traffic. Meanwhile, the A215 Norwood Road is completely closed in both directions between Lancaster Avenue and Elmcourt Road due to a crash.
  
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• The restaurants, cafes and businesses with top hygiene ratings in Croydon

  09-03-2025 18:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Croydon’s latest food hygiene ratings are in! Find out which restaurants, cafes, and businesses received top marks from inspectors.
  
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• The ‘beautiful’ almost forgotten railway line from Kent to Sussex

  09-03-2025 18:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Over the years some of the UK’s beautiful railway lines have become disused – but one Kent to Sussex line still has parts you can see in action.
  
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• New home plan among latest Greenwich planning applications

  09-03-2025 18:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Greenwich’s latest planning applications include a new Woolwich home, tree works, extensions, and commercial refurbishments across the borough.
  
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• Croydon Council reviews major redevelopment and housing proposals

  09-03-2025 18:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A home in Norbury will be demolished for new housing, while Croydon sees redevelopment plans, including stadium expansion, new homes, and infrastructure upgrades.
  
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• The 30-year-old Romford cafe with a 'quirky little twist'

  09-03-2025 17:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Jackson's Cafe in High Street, Romford provides catering training for adults with learning disabilities.
  
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• Cemetery riddled with uncontrolled dogs peeing on graves to face new restrictions

  09-03-2025 16:39 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Paddington Old Cemetery will have new rules enforced for dogs to be on leads at all times after complaints of dogs behaving badly.
  
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• No arrests four days on from Forest Hill stabbing

  09-03-2025 16:28 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  No arrests have been made four days on after a man was stabbed in Forest Hill on March 5.
  
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• No arrests and cordon lifted four days on from Forest Hill stabbing

  09-03-2025 16:28 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  No arrests have been made four days on after a man was stabbed in Forest Hill on March 5.
  
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• Concerns grow for welfare of missing Ashtead man who has links to Sutton

  09-03-2025 16:13 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Surrey Police are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of 64-year-old Kelvin, who has been missing for five days after last being seen in Ashtead on March 4.
  
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• Man, 32, charged with murder after boy, 16, fatally shot in Stockwell

  09-03-2025 13:57 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A man has been charged with murder following the fatal shooting of a teenage boy in Stockwell.
  
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• Major Culture Clash music event raises roof in its London return after near decade

  09-03-2025 13:33 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  There was an ethereal energy in Drumsheds as the major Red Bull Culture Clash event in London returned in 2025.
  
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• Which east London borough has the most fly-tipping?

  09-03-2025 13:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  The government has released data on the number of fly-tipping incidents in each east London borough across 2023/24.
  
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• Locals fear return to Soho's past as 'full nudity' strip club approved planning

  09-03-2025 13:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Locals have shared concerns as new strip club, The Penthouse Club, will open in Soho.
  
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• Residents urged to check CCTV after Epsom burglary

  09-03-2025 11:09 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Police are appealing for information after a burglary at a home in Epsom, where intruders fled empty-handed.
  
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• Toxic threat warning to dog owners walking pets near lakes and rivers

  09-03-2025 11:04 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Blue green algae, or cyanobacteria, are a group of bacteria that can contain dangerous toxins
  
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• Aldi's Mother’s Day Gift Guide including diffuser, gift sets and beauty items

  09-03-2025 11:02 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Aldi's Mother’s Day Gift Guide has been revealed, featuring items such as gift baskets and sets to diffusers and beauty products.
  
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• Man arrested after climbing Big Ben clock tower and staying there for 16 hours

  09-03-2025 10:46 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A man has been arrested after climbing Big Ben's Elizabeth Tower and spending more than 16 hours there.
  
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• This simple life hack costing just £1.35 gets rid of unwanted pet smells easily

  09-03-2025 10:20 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Experts reveal how to get rid of unwanted pet smells at home for as little as £1.35 using this one common item.
  
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• 'What will peace in Europe look like?'

  09-03-2025 08:21 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Labour councillor for Wanstead Village ward Paul Donovan discusses the prospect of peace in Ukraine and Europe's relationship with Donald Trump.
  
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• Pensioners facing no fault eviction 'grateful for kind offer' of caravan in Kent

  09-03-2025 08:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Two pensioners faced with a 'no fault' Section 21 eviction from their Hampstead home have been offered temporary accommodation by a woman in Kent.
  
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• Camden Town pub rises from the ashes as gaming bar

  09-03-2025 08:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A Camden Town boozer has risen from the ashes as a gaming bar serving up pizza and video games.
  
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• Woolwich Works announces must-see line-up of spring and Easter holiday events

  09-03-2025 06:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Woolwich Works has revealed its spring and Easter programme, featuring family-friendly activities like Boppin’ Bunnies, Easter crafts, and The Amazing Bubble Man.
  
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• South east London Elizabeth line station sees increase in violent crime

  09-03-2025 06:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  The number of violent incidents and sexual offences has increased at the Elizabeth line station Abbey Wood.
  
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• Latest Havering planning applications: What’s being proposed in your area?

  09-03-2025 06:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  The latest weekly planning applications to Havering Council include a proposal for a phone mast near the Good Intent pub near Hornchurch.
  
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• Inside Blackheath’s iconic Captain’s House now on the market

  09-03-2025 06:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A Grade II listed Captain’s House in Blackheath Village is on sale for £2.5million. This fully restored five-bedroom home blends period charm with modern luxury.
  
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• Discover the National Trust gem an hour from London for a great day out

  09-03-2025 06:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  National Trust site Standen House and Garden is just over an hour's drive from central London is great for a day out.
  
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• Crimestoppers' London most wanted including 'child sex offender and gym thief'

  09-03-2025 06:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Crimestoppers has named the most wanted men and women in London in March 2025.
  
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• £1.1million South Croydon property for sale with huge renovation potential

  09-03-2025 06:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A five-bedroom detached home in Sanderstead, South Croydon, is on the market for £1.1million. With 3,500 sq ft and an annex, it offers a great renovation opportunity.
  
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