Councillors clash over budget plans as bin row rumbles on

Labour and Conservative councillors have clashed over budget plans amid an ongoing row about cuts to bin collections in Enfield.

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Shocking rate of homeless deaths revealed

The shocking extent of the homeless problem in London and nearby area has been laid bare by a new study.

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Shocking rate of homeless deaths revealed

The shocking extent of the homeless problem in London and nearby area has been laid bare by a new study.

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Council spent thousands fighting plans for new Bullers Wood school - but is tight-lipped over full cost

A planning row over a new secondary school cost Bromley Council at least £50k, it can be revealed.

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Learn how to fix fast fashion at climate concious event

The shocking environmental effect of fast fashion has been laid bare by a new campaign.

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Learn how to fix fast fashion at climate concious event

The shocking environmental effect of fast fashion has been laid bare by a new campaign.

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Learn how to fix fast fashion at climate concious event

The shocking environmental effect of fast fashion has been laid bare by a new campaign.

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Teenager stabbed to death is named

A teenager killed after he was stabbed by a gang riding bikes has been identified.

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The ultimate guide to UTM tagging

Young chefs wow judges at Rotary cooking competition

The winner and runner up of the young chef competition have been announced.

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People fined for parking at market site to get full refund

People who were fined for parking in spaces reserved for a market that is no longer running will be given full refunds.

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Young chefs wow judges at Rotary cooking competition

The winner and runner up of the young chef competition have been announced.

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Bromley boy becomes half-time star by announcing he is a Man United fan at Selhurst Park

A little boy from Bromley had an experience to remember last night when Manchester United beat Crystal Palace in the premier league.

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Developers eye up high street land for more Erith flats

Developers are eyeing up a site near a controversial bar in Erith High Street for a new block of flats.

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'Inspirational' breast cancer survivor loses her locks in double charity gesture

A mum-of-four who survived breast cancer has donated 30cm of her hair for a charity which makes wigs for sick children.

from This Is Local London | News https://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/news/17467725.cancer-survivor-has-hair-chopped-for-little-princess-trust/?ref=rss

Macmillan grants help cancer sufferers in Hillingdon and Ealing

MACMILLAN Cancer Support last year awarded grants of around £1.4m in London, £33,400 of them in Hillingdon and £55,300 in Ealing, to people with cancer in financial hardship.

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Workshop to be held for community led housing scheme

A project where community groups bid to develop and manage their own affordable homes is holding its first local workshop in March.

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Chaos on the roads is causing severe travel disruption to your journey home

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£9m of budget cuts approved in Lewisham - with warning that more will come

Lewisham Council has approved £9m worth of budget cuts for 2019/2020, with a warning future funding formulas could “cost Lewisham dearly.”

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Clubs combine to stage successful event for people with learning disabilities

Before the first-team match between Wimbledon and Charlton over the weekend, there was a special surprise for those in attendance.

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Revealed: The most built on boroughs

The most built on boroughs in London have been revealed amidst a rise in the number of people improving rather than moving.

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Revealed: The most built on boroughs

The most built on boroughs in London have been revealed amidst a rise in the number of people improving rather than moving.

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'Outstanding' pre-school to close after 24 years leaving parents and staff 'devastated'

A pre-school rated as outstanding is closing down after losing its home of 24 years, affecting 60 children including many with special needs.

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Revealed: The most built on boroughs

The most built on boroughs in London have been revealed amidst a rise in the number of people improving rather than moving.

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Revealed: The most built on boroughs

The most built on boroughs in London have been revealed amidst a rise in the number of people improving rather than moving.

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Selhurst station get lifts as part of £3.5m project

Selhurst station is to become step-free accessible with the installation of three lifts as part of a £3.5m project.

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Barnes residents start petition opposing installation of telephone mast

Following a protest against the installation of an O2 telephone, residents in Barnes have started a petition opposing the installation.

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Here's how much tax you'll have to pay if you're living in Hertsmere

Council tax has risen by £5 in Hertsmere – and this in top of two separate tax rises.

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Croydon Rap Therapy workshop set to expand with extra funding

A workshop founded by a Croydon man which teaches children self-expression through rap is to expand having received additional funding.

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Teachers set up lyric writing workshop for aspiring music students

An inspiring assembly aimed at encouraging secondary school students to write song lyrics was a described as a “success” by the teacher who organised the session.

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Call for 'climate emergency' to be declared after opening of Ikea in Greenwich has been rejected

Calls for a “climate emergency” to be declared in Greenwich have been rejected despite hundreds of people backing a campaign.

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Council tax to be hiked in Greenwich as cash-strapped authority argues over budget

Council tax in Greenwich is going to be hiked as the cash-strapped local authority looks to balance its books and pump funds into Universal Credit support and battling knife crime.

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Period poverty fighting charity calls for donation boost and more volunteers

A charity aiming to end period poverty within the borough is calling for residents make donations and to become volunteers.

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Police want to speak with this man following sex attack on Wimbledon bus

Police have released a picture of a man they wish to speak following a sexual assault.

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Deptford cleaning company caught illegally tapping into Thames Water network

A Deptford street cleaning company has been fined almost £6,000 after pleading guilty to stealing water.

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Morden roofing company fined £50,000 after its only employee was found dead outside Wimbledon house

A roofing company and its director have been sentenced following the death of its only employee.

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Turing House School's new site 'does not fit with London plan'

The planning application for Turing House School's new site on Hospital Bridge Road does not conform to the London Plan, the Greater London Authority has said.

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Entrepreneurs prepare for ‘Business Den’ final

Four companies will battle it out for a year’s worth of support as part of a council-led initiative aimed at promoting local business.

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Cycle scheme a danger to blind people, charity claims

Blind people’s safety is being put at risk by the “illegal” design of cycle lanes in Enfield, a charity has claimed.

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Mayor visits anti domestic violence centre to announce further funding

The Mayor of London visited Croydon's centre for tackling domestic violence yesterday to announce further funding for a local initiative.

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Clapham student was finalist in computer science challenge at the University of Oxford

A student from Clapham was invited to The UK Bebras Computational Thinking Challenge final at the University of Oxford.

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Company fined after man killed in freak concrete accident on Wimbledon building site

A company has been fined nearly two years after an employee died in a freak concrete accident.

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'Hope you burn in hell': Outrage as tree-felling begins at Tidemill garden

Locals were outraged as trees were felled at the Tidemill wildlife garden in Deptford, with development work beginning on the site.

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Joy Morgan: Man charged with Battersea student's murder

A man has been charged with murder in connection with the disappearance of 21-year-old midwifery student Joy Morgan.

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Bromley police trial new heat-tracking cameras and show there is nowhere to hide

Bromley police have been trying out their new portable infra-red cameras around the borough.

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Croydon could be the 'next Shoreditch' of the tech industry

Croydon could be the new Shoreditch of the tech industry, an event heard.

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This Wimbledon business is one of the best places in the UK to work, according to The Sunday Times

A Wimbledon business has been named one of the best places to work in the country.

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Woman left injured after 'attack' at Bexleyheath shopping centre

A woman has been found injured after an alleged attack at a Bexleyheath shopping centre.

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Tesco offers surplus food to Ealing groups this Easter

CHARITIES and community groups across Ealing are invited to receive free surplus food from Tesco this Easter.

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Safety measures ongoing two years after Croydon tram crash

More than two years on from the tragic Croydon tram crash, measures are still being put in place to improve safety.

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Greenwich veteran awarded honour for 'vital' role in D-Day landings

A man from Greenwich has been awarded France's highest honour for his role in the D-Day landings.

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Eight ways to keep your child safe from 'distressing' Momo challenge

There is a lot on the internet that we wouldn't ever want our children to see, but how can we keep them safe?

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Eight ways to keep your child safe from 'distressing' Momo challenge

There is a lot on the internet that we wouldn't ever want our children to see, but how can we keep them safe?

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Calls for more to be done to tackle damp and mould in homes

A new report calls for more to be done to tackle damp and mouldy homes in the capital.

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Tailbacks as crash blocks lanes on the M25

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Eight people charged in connection with murder of 18-year-old Jay Sewell

Police investigating the murder of 18-year-old Jay Sewell have now charge eight people in connection with the case.

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Delay in roll-out of emergency services network could cost police billions

The delay in the roll-out of a new emergency services communications system could cost the police millions of pounds.

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Delay in roll-out of emergency services network could cost police billions

The delay in the roll-out of a new emergency services communications system could cost the police millions of pounds.

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Delay in roll-out of emergency services network could cost police billions

The delay in the roll-out of a new emergency services communications system could cost the police millions of pounds.

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'Steady as she goes': Council leader urges people not to panic ahead of Brexit

The leader of Bromley Council has said there “is no need to panic” over the impact of Brexit as town halls are given emergency cash to prepare for life outside of the EU.

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Prime Minister speaks out over Bromley tower block covered in Grenfell-like cladding

Theresa May has spoken out over a Bromley tower block wrapped in dangerous cladding.

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Mayor's chief of staff to face questioning over environmental targets

The Mayor of London’s chief staff will face questioning over his whether he is meeting his environmental targets.

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Calls for more to be done to tackle damp and mould in homes

A new report calls for more to be done to tackle damp and mouldy homes in the capital.

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Mayor's chief of staff to face questioning over environmental targets

The Mayor of London’s chief staff will face questioning over his whether he is meeting his environmental targets.

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Mayor's chief of staff to face questioning over environmental targets

The Mayor of London’s chief staff will face questioning over his whether he is meeting his environmental targets.

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Loughton's annual town meeting date announced

The date for the annual town meeting for Loughton residents has been announced.

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Link building for bloggers

As your blog grows, the situations you’re dealing with seem to become harder. Whoever says blogging is for the lazy, has not dealt with optimization for search engines, the ever-changing algorithms of Facebook and Instagram, the best practices of Pinterest or the ever dreaded link building.

What is link building?

Link building means, in short, that you’re getting links from other websites to your own blog. It helps your posts to rank. Link building is not an easy task, as you are depending on third parties to link to your website. And not only that, you don’t want a link from every website. Spammy websites or websites that have little to do with your niche, are not valuable at all. I’ve tried link building, the holistic SEO way, and will share my experiences here. If you want to learn more about this, read this article Marieke wrote about link building from a holistic SEO perspective.

Asking for relevant links

To get relevant backlinks, you should know the websites you would like to get a backlink from. Send them a polite email requesting to place a link to your content, if it’s relevant to their audience as well. Please note that often, you will not get a reply at all. To improve your chances of getting a link to your website, your content should really be unique. Trying to get a link for a blogpost that is extremely basic and could’ve been written by anyone, is less likely to succeed than when you provide some very good content: content people can only find on your website. If you, for example, are a planner guru or the nation’s funniest mom blogger, it’s way easier to get a link to your website than if you just started out.

Facebook Groups

Do your hands get sweaty by the idea of having to email your fellow bloggers to ask for links? Fear not! Luckily, there are a lot of Facebook Groups, where bloggers post they might be working on a blog post that, for example, collects the best recipes for Easter, the best bullet journal tips or something different. You can often drop your link in the comments if you’ve written about the topic requested and with a little bit of luck, you’ll be featured in a blog post. It depends on your country which Facebook groups could be suitable, so ask your fellow bloggers or look around on Facebook.

Guest blogging

Another option to get links to your website, is through guest blogging for other blogs. Often, blogs are looking for input from fellow bloggers and in return will let you link to your own content. You’ll not only get a link to your website from a relevant website, you’ll get attention from the readers of that particular blog as well. Visit your favorite blogs and check to see if they accept guest submissions. They’ll usually mention this on their contact page or their collaboration page. Please note that a website could have certain guidelines before they accept your guest blog. It has to be unique content, but it also has to be in line with that website.

Do your thing

Link building for bloggers can be hard. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. When you’re already working on optimizing your posts, finding your voice and creating original blog posts, you might not want to add another massive project to your list. Because that is what link building is: it is not something you do just once. That’s why I’ve decided to quit my attempts at link building. I find it removes the focus from my blog entirely and turns into a popularity contest, at least in my mind. Not only that, I am not someone who finds it easy to reach out to other bloggers to request links in their content.

Instead, I’ve decided to focus on my own website and on helping others. I’ve found that I’ve received backlinks whenever I give a talk at a conference or after I helped someone with their website. This is not something that I take for granted, but when it happens, I realize why I’ve spent a few hours helping a blogger out with a bug on her website. For me, this means that I stay true to my own beliefs without having to focus on an entire strategy that is not my thing. And I found out that this is a link building strategy in itself: it helps my reputation as a blogger in the Dutch community. Find whatever works for you. And if you are actively building links, could you tell me your strategy?

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'The best A-capella group in the world' come to town

Acclaimed New York-based A-cappella group Naturally 7 are coming to Edmonton’s Millfield Theatre on Friday, March 1, as part of their 20-date tour across the UK and Ireland.

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Council exploring £400,000 drone programme

The council is considering spending hundreds of thousands of pounds on drones in a bid to “embrace modern technology”.

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Calls for more to be done to tackle damp and mould in homes

A new report calls for more to be done to tackle damp and mouldy homes in the capital.

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Charities that improve people's quality of life can apply for grants

A housebuilding firm is offering a total of £1,000 a month to community projects in Mill Hill.

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Council has spent thousands on service to webcast meetings - but is not using it

Lewisham Council has forked out more than £26k for a service to broadcast its meetings – but has only used it once due to “technical issues”.

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New Uxbridge apartment block welcomes first tenants

A NEW housing development on the former RAF Uxbridge site has its first residents.

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Euro award for cancer scanning centre consultant

AN honorary consultant radiologist at the independent Paul Strickland Scanner Centre, based at Mount Vernon Hospital, Northwood, has won a prestigious European award.

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One lane closed and severe delays on M25

One lane is currently closed on the M25 due to a broken down vehicle.

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Major peak hour delays through East Croydon station this evening due to 'rare' issue

It will be slow going through East Croydon this evening following an "operational incident."

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Schools warn parents 'Momo challenge' appearing in Peppa Pig games

Schools are warning parents an online suicide game may be making its way into children's YouTube videos such as Peppa Pig.

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Schools warn parents 'Momo challenge' appearing in Peppa Pig games

Schools are warning parents an online suicide game may be making its way into children's YouTube videos such as Peppa Pig.

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Flippin' exciting - the great Greenwich pancake race is coming

The great Greenwich pancake race is coming and here is how you can join in.

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No Southeastern trains to or from London Victoria this Sunday

There will be no Southeastern train services from London Victoria station on Sunday.

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Why this Worcester Park primary school has launched a 'community fridge'

A Worcester Park primary school has launched a “community fridge” in a bid to reduce food waste and support its local community.

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Hampton couple devastated after neighbours extension breaches their garden

A Hampton couple after been left devastated and appalled after a neighbours extension intruded on their garden, despite raising complaints with the council.

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Council does U-turn on emergency cash scheme for Greenwich's most vulnerable

Councillors have U-turned on plans to scrap a scheme giving vulnerable residents cash in emergencies.

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Severe disruption on trains between Bickley and Swanley

There are currently severe delays to trains between Bickley and Swanley due to a points failure.

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First world? Meeting the desperate Bexley people forced into queueing for food from a charity

Outside an Erith church on any given Wednesday there are dozens of people who have no choice but to queue for a week’s worth of food.

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More than one in 10 young people across Sutton have had suicidal thoughts, report shows

More than one in 10 young people across Sutton have had suicidal thoughts, while one in 20 have experienced self-harm, according to new findings.

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Parent power could be key to tackling school funding crisis

Parent power could be key to tackling a funding crisis that has left some of the borough’s schools facing cuts to staffing and resources.

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Council hits out at Tory austerity as it passes latest budget

Labour representatives slammed central government funding cuts as Brent Council approved its latest budget.

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Wanted Wednesday: These men are wanted after crimes in south-east London

Three men wanted over allegations of harassment, assault and theft are being looked for by police, who need your help to find them.

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Wandsworth rapper, DEACON, launches monthly talent showcase in Tooting

A Wandsworth rapper is tapping into the "incredible" talent in Tooting by starting a monthly talent showcase.

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Road closed in New Addington as motorbike crashes with car

A crash involving a motorbike and car closed a road in New Addington this afternoon.

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Homeless charity organises 'sleep out' in Croydon Boxpark

A homelessness charity has organised Croydon's first ever 'sleep out' to raise awareness and funding for rough sleepers.

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Parents save Richmond barber's life twice, after donating a kidney, 24 years apart

A Richmond barber, who twice had his life saved by his parents, is giving back to the renal wards that helped him.

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'Do we really need another hotel?' - Wimbledon mum wants huge development plans scrapped

Lily Kotsana was outraged to learn that a huge eight storey hotel could be built just a stone's throw away from where she lives.

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Battersea youth centre empowering young people through bikes

A youth centre in Battersea is empowering young people by encouraging them to to pick up bikes, instead of knives.

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Care staff have had their branded cars vandalised outside St Christopher's Hospice

Care workers preparing for home visits for the terminally ill had to make alternative travel arrangements after their branded cars were vandalised.

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Police appeal for witnesses knife threatening jacket thief

Police are appealing for information on a man who threatened a sports shop worker with a knife before robbing the store.

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Rosalind still reaping health benefits after 30 years

SHE’S doing pretty well at 67! Rosalind Austin, from Northwood, is reaping the benefit after making a critical lifestyle decision 30 years ago.

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New dementia friendly cinema series coming to Croydon

A series of free screenings for people with dementia is coming to one of Croydon's leading independent cinemas next month.

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Building begins on two 24-storey flat blocks in East Croydon

Building has begun on two 24 storey tower blocks that will bring almost 200 new apartments to East Croydon.

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Domestic abuser bit, punched, stabbed and sexually abused his partner in sick four-hour attack

A domestic abuser who subjected his partner to a sickening four-hour ordeal of physical and sexual violence has been sentenced to 20 years in jail.

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Scrapping ULEZ expansion could cause "irreversible damage", says mum

A mum says she may move out of London to stop the “irreversible damage” of air pollution to her children’s lungs if Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) is scrapped.

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Scrapping ULEZ expansion could cause "irreversible damage", says mum

A mum says she may move out of London to stop the “irreversible damage” of air pollution to her children’s lungs if Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) is scrapped.

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Scrapping ULEZ expansion could cause "irreversible damage", says mum

A mum says she may move out of London to stop the “irreversible damage” of air pollution to her children’s lungs if Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) is scrapped.

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Police appeal after 'large quantity of jewellery' stolen in Dartford burglary

Police in Dartford are appealing for witnesses after a large quantity of jewellery was stolen from a home near the town centre.

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How to prevent slips and trips – Richmond care home hosts free advice event

A care home in Richmond are inviting people to a free event where they can find out more about preventing falls among older people.

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Kingston Council approves 4.99 per cent tax increase in budget

A council tax hike of nearly 5 per cent will come into effect in Kingston after the borough’s budget was passed during a full council meeting yesterday evening (February 26).

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Plans to build huge technological hub in Battersea Park approved

Plans to build a huge technological hub in Battersea Park that could be as high as ten storeys have been approved.

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M&S teams up with Ocado to deliver straight to customers' doors

Food delivery company Ocado has teamed up with M&S to "transform online food shopping".

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Super news as hub for Richmond cyclists races ahead

The borough is set to become a hub for cyclists with confirmation a new cycle super hub is to be installed over part of the car park at Richmond Station.

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WATCH: flipped car blocks Croydon street after early morning crash

An alarming video shows a flipped car blocking the middle of a Croydon street this morning.

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Special school ‘outstanding’ despite government underfunding

A high-flying special school in Twickenham is handling the pressure of government underfunding, according to its headteacher in the wake of an “outstanding” Ofsted report.

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Man who pushed victim into glass cabinet found guilty of aggravated burglary

A man has been found guilty of aggravated burglary where he pushed the victim into a glass cabinet before striking him with a weapon.

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Strangers respond with amazing kindness after elderly woman's house burgled in Eltham

An elderly woman whose home was raided by burglars shortly before Christmas has received a welcome hand from some kind strangers to help refurbish her new home.

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MP says she found father with 'black eyes, bruises and cuts' at Tooting care centre

An MP has said she felt "put on trial" after raising concerns about "brutal injuries" suffered by her father, who has dementia.

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Claudette's Concerns: Why my 188k-signature petition on disability benefits is so important

Welcome to a new opinion column from Claudette Lawrence, a disabled campaigner and activist from Thamesmead.

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Jessel Green resident captures park's 'natural beauty' on mobile phone amidst local plan protest

Stunning photos capturing Jessel Green have been shared by an amateur photographer highlighting the ongoing campaign to preserve the area against construction.

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Family run firm's jewellery cleaning event in aid of charity

A Sutton jeweller is hosting a charity jewellery cleaning event next month in aid of The Royal Marsden Hospital.

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Croydon Council leader confident Westfield will go ahead

Despite the news that work on Croydon’s new Westfield development has been delayed again, the leader of the council says he is confident the plans will still go ahead.

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Investigation under way after home in Hither Green badly damaged by fire

An investigation is under way after 25 firefighters tackled a house fire in Hither Green this morning.

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Seven people aged between 16 to 59 rearrested after teenagers' murder in Eltham

Two women and five men have been rearrested after the murder of an 18-year-old boy in Eltham last December.

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'Lack of respect': Police to tackle anti-social behaviour in Orpington estate

Police in Bromley are keeping a close eye on a housing estate in Orpington after multiple calls from worried residents.

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Further details released of Wood Green murder

Detectives investigating the murder of a 19-year-old man have released further information about the moments before he died.

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Barclays to close in Plumstead due to decreasing number of people using it

The Lakedale Road branch of Barclays in Plumstead will be closing later this year due to so few people using it.

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Three hours of train disruption expected at New Cross Gate

National Rail has advised passengers going to or from New Cross Gate to expect cancellations and delays this morning.

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Lorry causing major delays this morning

Here is your morning update for February 27.

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People in Bexley face council tax hike as local government hits 'breaking point'

Households in Bexley are set to see a tax hike as the council looks to settle its books for the next year.

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Lorry causing major delays this morning

Here is your morning update for February 27.

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Lorry causing major delays this morning

Here is your morning update for February 27.

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Ealing diabetes figures now fifth highest in London

THE number of people with diabetes in Ealing is now the fifth highest of any London borough.

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Council has had 'no promises' over stripping Bromley tower block of dangerous cladding

Bromley Council has had “no promise” that it would be refunded if it was to strip cladding from a dangerous tower block in Bromley town centre.

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Calls for greater clarity on junk food ad ban

The Mayor has been called on to provide greater clarity around the junk food advert ban on Transport for London (TfL) networks.

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Calls for greater clarity on junk food ad ban

The Mayor has been called on to provide greater clarity around the junk food advert ban on Transport for London (TfL) networks.

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Calls for greater clarity on junk food ad ban

The Mayor has been called on to provide greater clarity around the junk food advert ban on Transport for London (TfL) networks.

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New cycle plan in the works

Proposals are being considered to create a cycle route through the borough.

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Yoast SEO 9.7: Fixes and enhancements

Do you know what’s inching closer? The release of Yoast SEO 10.0, featuring a new and improved SEO analysis! If you’ve participated in our beta test, you know what to expect. If you haven’t, please stay tuned! It’s only a couple of weeks away. In the meantime, we’re keeping up with our two-week release schedule, so now it’s time to present Yoast SEO 9.7. This release mostly concerns bug fixes and enhancements.

Enhancements

There’s a lot happening behind the scenes at Yoast HQ — we’re hard at work at all kinds of cool stuff. Before we present some of that work, we’re going to do some more cleaning up. So let’s go through some of the improvements in Yoast SEO 9.7.

First, something new for Yoast SEO Premium users. If you fill in your related keyphrases for your article, Yoast SEO can now highlight those keyphrases in the text — just click the eye icon. This makes it easier to discover how you use your related words and concepts inside your articles.

In both versions, we’re now providing better feedback for the cornerstone assessment that checks the length of your most important articles. In our never-ending quest for a product that’s accessible for everyone, we’ve improved the accessibility and focus management for the How-To and FAQ structured data blocks. We’ve also improved the headers for the Internal Links feature on the post overview to allow for better translations and accessibility.

Turns out we were using inch marks around the search term in the breadcrumbs, we’ve now replaced these with smart quotes. We’ve also added a description of the SEO and Readability score to the posts and taxonomies overview in mobile view.

Bug fixes in Yoast SEO 9.7

In this release, we’ve fixed some specific bugs. For one, there was a bug where a Flesch Reading Ease score of exactly ninety would trigger incorrect feedback, so we fixed that. Here are some of the other bugs we fixed — you can find all changes in the changelog.

There were instances where the taxonomy sitemap provider would not handle private taxonomies as expected, which meant that sitemaps would not be accessible in specific situations. We fixed that. There were also bugs related to empty Twitter descriptions, and an ‘undefined index’ warning when saving a Facebook image. Also, some people reported the Recalibration Beta not loading on specific server configurations. All fixed!

Coming up soon: Yoast SEO 10.0!

As you can see, this is a regular bug fix release with nothing too spectacular. We’re saving the spectacular stuff for our next release. As I said, Yoast SEO 10.0 is around the corner. You can expect to hear about that real soon. We’re very excited!

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London hotter than Malibu, Athens and Barcelona during 'winter heatwave'

The UK has experienced its warmest winter day since records began for the second day running.

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London hotter than Malibu, Athens and Barcelona during 'winter heatwave'

The UK has experienced its warmest winter day since records began for the second day running.

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West Ealing nursery delighted with Ofsted report

BUSY Bees nursery in West Ealing is celebrating after receiving a glowing Ofsted report.

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Hillingdon diabetes figures now above London average

THE number of people diagnosed with diabetes in Hillingdon has increased in the last year and is now above the London average.

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Severe delays on approach to Dartford Crossing due to broken down car

There are severe delays on the M25 tonight after traffic was held due to a broken down vehicle.

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Serious assault on two boys at a McDonald's

Police are investigating reports of a serious assault at a McDonald’s restaurant.

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Jailed Hayes booze smuggler faces selling half his house

A BUILDER jailed for evading duty on smuggled alcohol has been ordered to repay £53,937 or face a further eight months behind bars.

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Appeal for witnesses to crash that gridlocked Hillingdon Circus

POLICE are appealing for witnesses and information following a crash that gridlocked the A40 at Hillingdon yesterday evening.

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M25 collision and tube delays could be slow commute home

Good evening everyone, it’s been another day of fabulous February sunshine – make sure you get home safe tonight with the travel and weather round up:

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Amended 20mph limit receives thumbs up from Scrutiny Committee

A 20mph limit is one step closer to being introduced in Richmond, following agreement from the Council’s Scrutiny Committee last night.

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Armed police called to knife fight outside The O2 in Greenwich

Armed police were called after reports of a knife fight outside The O2 in North Greenwich in the early hours of this morning.

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'I don't want it': Homeless man in station incident refuses help

The homeless man whose clothes were stained with bleach when a Southern Rail worker poured water around him has the refused help offered to him.

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Number of diabetes diagnoses in Sutton reaches new high

The number of people diagnosed with diabetes in Sutton has gradually increased since last year, new analysis has revealed.

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Plans to demolish "dilapidated' west Wimbledon garage and replace it with flats have been approved

Plans to demolish a "dilapidated and underused" garage in west Wimbledon and replace it with flats have been approved.

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Council criticised as half of youth crime fund not spent

The council has been accused of being “weak on crime” after almost half of a funding pot aimed at tackling youth crime remained unspent.

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Councillors granted allowance increase

Brent councillors will receive a two per cent increase to their allowances as part of next year’s financial plan.

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New landlord breathes new life into much-loved old Richmond pub

A 450-year-old Richmond pub has been give a new lease of life by the new landlords, after an unsettling period.

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The group that wants to use parent power for improving the negative image of Lewisham schools

High exclusion rates and poor GCSE results may be behind Lewisham parents choosing to send their children to secondary schools out of the borough.

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Police search for vulnerable Norbury man

Police are searching for a vulnerable elderly man from Croydon.

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Bin collections in Bexley are changing to save the council money - this is what's coming

Fears that bin collections in Bexley could be changed to three-weekly were quashed as councillors looked to shake up waste services to cut costs.

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Teddington runner inspired to run London Marathon in memory of father-in-law

A women from Teddington is running the London Marathon this year, in memory of her farther-in-law.

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Inspiring sport programme for women launches ambassador opportunities

A sports organisation is giving women and girls across the county the opportunity to become ambassadors and inspire others to get active.

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'Heatwave' over: Temperatures to drop by 10C by weekend in south-east London

After an unseasonably warm 'winter heatwave', temperatures are set to drop by nearly 10C in south-east London this weekend.

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High air pollution alert issued

A high air pollution alert has been announced amid an “air quality crisis” in the capital.

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High air pollution alert issued

A high air pollution alert has been announced amid an “air quality crisis” in the capital.

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High air pollution alert issued

A high air pollution alert has been announced amid an “air quality crisis” in the capital.

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Like a fish in water: Wimbledon boy dazzles at Surrey County Championships

A Wimbledon wonderkid has once again showed why he is one to watch in the swimming world.

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Council tax rise of 5% as cabinet seeks to protect social services

Croydon residents are facing a near 5% increase in council tax as the Council pledges to "protect frontline service and support society's most vulnerable."

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Cheeky robot wows hundreds at shopping centre

The UK’s favourite robot, Titan, visited the borough yesterday to entertain crowds that flocked to see the 8ft tall attraction.

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Bromley police warning after elderly disabled woman targeted with fake parking fine

Bromley police have warned residents that vulnerable drivers are being asked to pay on-the-spot parking fines by scammers.

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Meet the Balham man who got surgery on his eyes to become a better triathlete

Completing a triathlon is hard enough without having to worry about seeing where you are going.

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Aldi set to replace old Homebase store in Kidbrooke

Aldi is set to replace the former Homebase store in Kidbrooke.

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Sutton Council-owned Oxfam HQ in Oxford is flooded - affecting more than 800 staff

Oxfam’s Oxford headquarters, which is owned by Sutton Council, has been forced to temporarily shut due to flooding – affecting more than 800 workers.

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Relocation of Royal Mail’s Hampton delivery office to Ashford confirmed

A Royal Mail delivery office in Hampton will be moved to Ashford in March 2019.

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Council crack down on South Norwood 'prostitution' and 'drug dealing' dens

The Council have cracked down on two flats allegedly used as dens for prostitution and drug dealing after neighbours complained of round the clock intimidation from visitors.

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Mitcham man hoping to shine on new series of Portrait Artist of the Year

For Archie Wardlaw, art has always been something he has thrived in.

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Council claims ‘Winter Wonderland’ was a success

Harrow Council defended complaints of ‘thin ice’ at last year’s ‘Winter Wonderland’ park, saying it was both well-received and a commercial success.

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Residents oppose major regeneration of Battersea estates

A group of residents in Battersea are opposing a generation scheme which is threatening their houses.

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Brexit risks to borough revealed in council report

Brexit could lead to staff shortages in social care and the construction sector if EU workers decide to stay away from the UK.

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Tax hike for Bromley as leader warns of councils facing 'ugly situation' on funding

Bill payers in Bromley will face a tax hike this year as the council’s leader warns difficult decisions on the authority’s budgets are ahead.

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Bromley police officer injured after falling out of window while holding suspect is up for an award

A Bromley police officer who showed "heroic determination" while responding to an aggravated burglary has been nominated for the Met’s bravery award.

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Empty Royal Mail office in Nine Elms to be turned into events hub for two years

Plans to construct a huge seven building development reaching 23-storeys high at the site of the former Royal Mail delivery office were approved nearly seven years ago.

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'Tough’ retail year for Centrale owners as Westfield review confirmed

One half of the team behind Croydon’s new Westfield shopping centre has released it’s 2018 results which show income is down 6% on 2017.

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Black theatre company to have residency at Fairfield Halls

A central hub for black performers will be based at the newly-refurbished Fairfield Halls in Croydon.

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‘Go back to your own country’: Allegations that council staff have 'abused' destitute migrants

Claims that Lewisham Council staff have "abused" destitute migrant families, including saying they should be deported and "go back to their own country" has led to a review.

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'Jobs for the girls': Council under fire for hiring former Labour councillor

Lewisham Council has been called “out of touch” after hiring a former Southwark councillor for Labour for a senior communications role despite claims she has no professional experience in this field.

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Concern for missing Croydon man last seen leaving hospital

Police are concerned for the welfare of a Croydon man who has been missing since he left hospital.

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Work begins on rebuilding Baitul Futuh Mosque four years after fire ripped through Morden building

A Morden mosque which burned to the ground nearly four years ago is about to be brought back to life.

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Elderly scam victims reimbursed 'thousands of pounds' after being targeted in West Kingsdown

Thousands of pounds have been discovered in a van linked to reports of rogue traders near West Kingsdown.

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Harrow has highest number of people with diabetes in London

Harrow has the highest number of people with diabetes in London – according to a major charity.

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Heavy traffic after crash between car and lorry in Lewisham Way

There is heavy traffic on the A20 Lewisham Way after a crash between a lorry and a car.

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Doctor goes back to warzone to help his hometown

A doctor has flown back to his war-torn country of birth to offer people improved medical care.

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Heavy traffic on the roads is causing disruption to your travel this morning

Good morning.

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Trains unable to run through Chislehurst for at least more two hours this morning

Commuters travelling to or from Chislehurst this morning have been urged to catch a bus.

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Plans for another HMO in Bexley spark neighbours' fears of fly-tipping and vermin

Councillors are set to approve a controversial plan for a ‘HMO’ in Crayford despite pleas from neighbours that it could result in fly-tipping and vermin in the streets.

from This Is Local London | News https://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/news/17458455.crayford-hmo-plan-sparks-neighbours-fears-of-fly-tipping-and-vermin/?ref=rss

Plans to bulldoze home for new block of flats in Bexleyheath set to be approved

Plans to bulldoze a house in Bexleyheath and build a new block of flats are set to be approved by councillors.

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Public opinion wanted on huge Battle of Lewisham mural planned for New Cross

Proposals for a huge mural marking the Battle of Lewisham have been unveiled by Goldsmiths University.

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Are you accidentally breaking TV licence law?

At the beginning of April the TV licence is set to rise by £4.50 - from £150.50 to £154.50.

from This Is Local London | News https://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/news/17457042.the-tv-licence-will-cost-more-from-the-beginning-of-april/?ref=rss

How 'extreme hard work' brought a restaurant to the highest standard

An ambitious restaurant owner has praised Harrow Council for helping him achieve a five-star rating.

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Welling road currently blocked after motorcycle crash

A Welling road is currently partly blocked after a motorcycle crash.

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Trio film new Youtube channel in Loughton barber shop to tackle mental health stigmas

A group of friends are encouraging young men to feature on their YouTube channel to open up about mental health issues.

from This Is Local London | News https://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/news/17458572.trio-launch-youtube-channel-trimmin-the-stigma-cutthroat-kings-in-loughton-to-combat-mens-mental-health/?ref=rss

DVLA warns owners of untaxed vehicles that they could lose their cars

The DVLA is cracking down on untaxed cars in London.

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Two lanes closed on Darenth Interchange after multi-car crash

Two lanes are currently closed on the Darenth Interchange after a multi-car crash.

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How to keep your page out of the search results

Passengers 'trapped' on train at Blackheath as driver tries to open doors

A train at Blackheath is currently unable to open it's doors during rush hour.

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Police appeal for help finding a 'vulnerable' man missing from Swanley

Police are appealing for the public's help in finding a 'vulnerable' missing man from Swanley.

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Shopping centre owner to sell £500m to pay off debts

The owners of Brent Cross will sell off assets to curb its multi-billion-pound debts.

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Teenager accused of murdering Lewisham man was 'wielding 18-inch knife'

A teenager has appeared in court accused of murdering a Lewisham man at a youth club and wielding an 18-inch knife.

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Widow begins search for answers regarding Croydon man’s asbestos death

The Norbury widow of a grandfather-of-three who died of asbestos-related cancer has called on her husband’s former workmates to help establish how he came to develop the illness.

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Man wanted by police after 'violent incident' in Charlton

Police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of a man in connection with a violent incident in Charlton.

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How Sutton is celebrating Fairtrade Fortnight

Sutton is celebrating Fairtrade over the next two weeks in libraries across the borough in a bid to help farmers around the world to earn a living wage.

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Wimbledon’s 'first ever' LGBT bar is opening next month

What very well could be Wimbledon's first ever LGBT bar has announced it is opening next month.

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Tram services to close temporarily due to Blackhorse Lane bridge works

The reconstruction of the Blackhorse Lane Bridge is set to cause disruptions to tram services over the next two weekends.

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Three boys 'punched and robbed' by balaclava-wearing gang in Beckenham

Police are looking for a gang of teenagers after three boys were robbed in a Beckenham park.

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Parents warning over 'Momo Youtube game' leaving children terrified and distressed

Parents are warning others about the 'Momo challenge' on YouTube which shows children disturbing images and asks them to do dangerous things.

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Parents warning over 'Momo Youtube game' leaving children terrified and distressed

Parents are warning others about the 'Momo challenge' on YouTube which shows children disturbing images and asks them to do dangerous things.

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Meet the independent candidates for the Norbury and Pollards Hill election

Last week seven candidates were announced for the upcoming Norbury and Pollards Hill council by-election, including two independents.

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Expect delays following burst water main

A burst water main has shut a busy road today.

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Greyhound racing at Wimbledon to Centre Court scenes, unseen archive unlocks lost history

From Centre Court scenes at Wimbledon in 1938, to the Morden and Merton Auxiliary Fire Service during World War II, footage of London's lost history is soon to be released.

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Calls for mayor’s resignation over Sri Lankan military photos

Campaigners have called on the Mayor of Harrow to resign after she was pictured with senior military figures during a visit to Sri Lanka.

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Developer denies ignoring bullying complaints from Latin market traders

A developer appointed to a key regeneration scheme has rejected claims it ignored allegations of bullying made by market traders.

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DVLA warns owners of untaxed vehicles that they could lose their cars

The DVLA is cracking down on untaxed cars in London.

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A little ninja has done something great to remember his 'role model' martial arts instructor who died

A little boy has paid tribute to his martial arts instructor who tragically died, by raising hundreds of pounds for a mental health charity.

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'Not where we want to be': Greenwich schools WORST in London for GCSE attainment scores

Schools in Greenwich are among the worst in London for GCSE results, a new report has revealed.

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Cultures of World market comes to Uxbridge

CULTURES of the World market is coming to Uxbridge town centre from Thursday-Sunday, March 7-10.

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Company 'ignores' customer compensation claims after self-storage fire

A victim of the Croydon New Year's Eve self-storage fire who lost £15,000 worth of belongings says the company is ignoring her compensation claims.

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Mum was 'intimidated by homeless man' before station incident

A mum claims both her and her young son were verbally harassed by the homeless man who had dirty water poured around him by Sutton station workers.

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Long-service awards as hospital radio toasts 50 years

RADIO Mount Vernon is marking 50 years of broadcasting - and on the weekend of June 29-30 is inviting volunteers from the past to help celebrate.

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'It's always been our favourite': How Bexley building played a part in Olivia Colman's Oscars win

An attraction in Bexley had a role to play in this year's Oscars after appearing in The Favourite.

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Delays expected on all routes to and from Waterloo through peak hour

Peak hour delays to and from Waterloo station are expected today following an electrical issue.

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Man accused of stealing £90,000 worth of jewellery from Wimbledon homes appears in court

A man accused of stealing £90,000 worth of jewellery from homes in Wimbledon has appeared in court.

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Unseasonably warm weather will not last after temperatures reach 19C

Britain has continued to bask in the unseasonably warm weather with highs of 19C recorded on Sunday.

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Unseasonably warm weather will not last after temperatures reach 19C

Britain has continued to bask in the unseasonably warm weather with highs of 19C recorded on Sunday.

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Plumstead road currently closed after bus crashed into car

A Plumstead road is currently closed after a crash.

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New Malden mum to swim 200 lengths of a pool for cancer research

Sue Wilson has always had a love of water.

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Councillor quits Labour over ‘institutional anti-Semitism’ and Brexit

A Barnet councillor has resigned from the Labour Party over “institutional anti-Semitism” and the party’s stance on Brexit.

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Islamophobia and anti-Semitism to be discussed at council meeting

Harrow Conservatives will call on their council to write to Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, asking him to address the anti-Semitism scandal that has dogged his party.

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Man in court after couple killed in crash with van that was being followed by police

A couple who were on their way home after seeing their grandchildren were killed in a crash with a van which was being followed by police, a court has heard.

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Do you recognise these recovered items?

The images of several pieces of stolen jewellery have been released in the hopes of reuniting them with their owner.

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Two men due to appear in court charged with murder of Battersea's Lejean Richards

Two men have been charged with the murder of Battersea teenager Lejean Richards.

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'I've not changed, the party has': Bexley councillor quits Labour but rules out by-election

A councillor who joined Labour when he was still taking his GCSEs has quit the party amid the national fallout over bullying and anti-Semitism.

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'Unnecessary extravagances': Greenwich and Bromley among councils spending taxpayer cash on award ceremonies

Greenwich Council has spent more than £100,000 of taxpayers' money on award ceremonies in the past three years, according to recently released figures.

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Katie Price appears in Bexley court over drink-driving charge

Former glamour model Katie Price arrived at Bexley Magistrates' Court this morning charged with drink-driving after allegedly being almost twice the legal limit while behind the wheel of her pink Range Rover.

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Firefighters battle Thornton Heath hot plate fire

Firefighters fought a blaze in Thornton Heath after smoke alarms alerted four people to a fire in their bedsit.

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Southern Rail workers suspended after video of Sutton station incident goes viral

Two Southern Rail workers have been suspended after video footage emerged online of a homeless man having dirty water poured around him at Sutton station.

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Man charged over string of Wimbledon Village burglaries dating back to 2012

A man has been charged with six burglaries in Wimbledon Village dating back more than half a decade.

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No arrests made a month after elderly man had bag slashed and £700 stolen at Morden station

Police are yet to make any arrests a month after an elderly man had had his shopping bag slashed and £700 stolen at Morden station.

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Inside the £6.5m Croydon youth centre set to open this summer

We are always hearing that there is not much to do as a young person, but in Croydon that is set to change this summer.

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Merton animal hospital giving people a behind the scenes look

Ever wondered what life is like inside an animal hospital? Well Blue Cross pet charity is giving you that chance.

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Revealed: Where destructive Japanese Knotweed spots are in the area

Areas blighted by Japanese knotweed are being charted by a new interactive map to provides infestation locations.

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Twickenham civil servant raising awareness for anorexia

A civil servant from Twickenham is raising awareness for eating disorders, after battling with anorexia since the age of 14.

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Viral video shows Sutton station worker pouring dirty water around homeless man

Footage has emerged online of a Sutton train station worker appearing to throw dirty water around a homeless man while he laid on the floor.

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Teenage boy charged with killing Lewisham man at Brixton youth club

A 17-year-old boy has been charged with murder after a fatal stabbing at a Brixton youth club.

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Welling man charged with burglary after being re-arrested

A 38-year-old man has been charged with burglary after being re-arrested for breaching bail.

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Man stabbed to death in youth club named as Lewisham 23 year old

The man who was stabbed at a youth club in Brixton has name as 23-year-old Glendon Spence from Lewisham.

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Antiques Roadshow is coming to Morden this year

Dust off those vases and clear out the attic as Antiques Roadshow is coming to Morden this year.

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New Guardian reporter sews a piece of history into towns tapestry

Epping Forest Guardian’s new reporter made her mark last week by adding stitches to a town’s tapestry.

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A convicted criminal who tried to blackmail a policeman while on a bender has been jailed

A convicted criminal who tried to get a policeman to destroy evidence after he blabbed about a murder case while on a drink and drugs bender has been jailed.

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'We gave our driver a big tip' - New Cross mum gives birth in back of an UBER

Meet the newborn baby who arrived in the back seat of an UBER.

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Man charged in connection with Eltham crash that killed elderly couple

Police have charged a man in relation to a crash that killed an elderly Eltham couple.

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Police need help finding this Lewisham man

Police are appealing for help in finding a man not seen for more than four days.

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Child burial fees to be scrapped

Harrow Council is to scrap child burial fees as it seeks to provide some “small support at a time of great suffering”.

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Greenwich’s best-performing secondary schools based on Attainment 8 scores revealed

Greenwich’s best-performing secondary schools based on Attainment 8 scores have been revealed by the Government.

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The Croydon Cat Killer may have struck in Bexleyheath

The Croydon Cat Killer may have struck in Bexleyheath, a leading animal charity has said.

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Fancy some Brunch? The five best places for a late Sunday breakfast in Bromley

Sundays, for the most part, are a day of rest for the lucky few who either don't work weekends or have narrowly avoided the weekend shift.

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Five ex-Ealing students waiting on Oscars ceremony

EALING’S media school is taking centre stage, with five ex-students having worked on six of this year’s Oscar-nominated films, including The Favourite, Mary Poppins Returns and Solo, a Star Wars story.

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Lamorbey leader recognised for 50 years of Girl Guiding service

A Lamorbey woman has been recognised and rewarded for 50 years of service to the girl guides.

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Secrets of appearing on television

Over the past 40 years I have been interviewed quite a number of times on television, especially during the years of the Save Elstree Studios campaign from 1988 to 1996.

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Secrets of appearing on television

Over the past 40 years I have been interviewed quite a number of times on television, especially during the years of the Save Elstree Studios campaign from 1988 to 1996.

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Shaun Bailey pledges to stop ULEZ expansion

The Conservative London Mayor candidate has pledged to stop the “tragic” expansion of the Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) to outer London if he is elected as mayor in 2020.

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Shaun Bailey pledges to stop ULEZ expansion

The Conservative London Mayor candidate has pledged to stop the “tragic” expansion of the Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) to outer London if he is elected as mayor in 2020.

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Shaun Bailey pledges to stop ULEZ expansion

The Conservative London Mayor candidate has pledged to stop the “tragic” expansion of the Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) to outer London if he is elected as mayor in 2020.

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How you can help alleviate the insect crisis

The alarming reports that 40% of insect species could become extinct in a few decades should prompt gardeners to do their bit to help alleviate the ensuing crisis.

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How you can help alleviate the insect crisis

The alarming reports that 40% of insect species could become extinct in a few decades should prompt gardeners to do their bit to help alleviate the ensuing crisis.

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How you can help alleviate the insect crisis

The alarming reports that 40% of insect species could become extinct in a few decades should prompt gardeners to do their bit to help alleviate the ensuing crisis.

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'I tried to help, but it was too late' - Tributes paid to couple killed in Eltham crash

Neighbours have left tributes for two pensioners who died after a horror crash.

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'Dangerous' gang member jailed

A “dangerous” gang member has been jailed for possession of a firearm.

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Building programme will provide more than 600 ‘genuinely affordable’ council homes

Plans to build more than 600 “genuinely affordable” council homes in Harrow are a step closer to realisation after the council committed millions of pounds to the project.

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'I heard just a loud bang' - Neighbours react after police chase crash leaves elderly couple dead

Neighbours have described the moment they heard a crash which left an elderly couple dead.

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Woman 'threatening to jump' off railway bridge in Lee

A woman is reportedly threatening to jump off a railway bridge in Lee.

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Blocking 'rat runs' will worsen pollution

I sincerely hope that the Attorney General's decision to reopen the inquest on a young girl's death to include levels of air pollution due to living close to a main road will wake up the council's approach to road closures, forcing traffic onto longer stretches of main roads.

from This Is Local London | News https://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/news/17440134.blocking-markhouse-road-village-rat-runs-will-worsen-pollution/?ref=rss

Murder investigation launched after fatal fight

A murder investigation has been launched after a 19-year-old man was stabbed to death during a fight.

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Heading out? Here's a traffic update

Heading out this morning? This will help to get you moving in the right direction.

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Heading out? Here's a traffic update

Heading out this morning? This will help to get you moving in the right direction.

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Senior officer says nobody has changed how police operate more than Stephen Lawrence's parents

Twenty years after Stephen Lawrence was stabbed to death in a racially motivated attack in Eltham, the Met Police's most senior black and minority ethnic officer has spoken out

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Heading out? Here's a traffic update

Heading out this morning? This will help to get you moving in the right direction.

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Man charged with attempted burglary following arrest in Welling

A wanted burglar has been charged by police.

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Two pensioners dead and one man arrested following Eltham police chase

Two pensioners have died after being hit by a van in Eltham overnight.

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More cats to be rescued in Bromley thanks to funding boost

A Bromley charity which has rescued hundreds of cats has been awarded a special grant by Battersea Dogs & Cats Home.

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Former Colliers Wood man jailed for 10 years after killing convicted paedophile

A former altar boy has been jailed for 10 years for cutting the throat of a convicted paedophile after he confessed to sexually abusing a six-year-old child.

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Having a learning disability did not stop this young woman from voting - and telling election organisers about her experience

A Harrow woman with learning disabilities spoke in front of 300 people about her experience of voting for the first time.

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Arts centre funding and modern slavery campaign praised by Labour LGA

The Local Government Association (LGA) Labour Group has praised Harrow Council for protecting culture in the borough and its commitment to tackling modern slavery.

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Film review: Felicity Jones stars as women's rights activist Ruth Bader Ginsburg in new biopic

On June 14 1993, President Bill Clinton nominated Ruth Bader Ginsburg to the Supreme Court of the United States.

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Film review: Felicity Jones stars as women's rights activist Ruth Bader Ginsburg in new biopic

On June 14 1993, President Bill Clinton nominated Ruth Bader Ginsburg to the Supreme Court of the United States.

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Sketch club's artwork to go in display in historic restaurant

On Thursday, February 28, Pinner’s landmark AA Rosette Restaurant, Friends, is hosting a display of art by members of the Pinner Sketch Club.

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From Hither Green to being a star in the raunchy Magic Mike Live show

Dean Stuart grew up with 10 siblings in Hither Green and described it as having a football team without subs.

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Fake Deliveroo driver jailed for violent robbery spree

A Wandsworth thief who disguised himself as a Deliveroo driver to commit robberies has been jailed.

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Redirecting your site to non-www and HTTPS

Let’s say you own the website http://www.some-example.com. After a while, you decide you don’t want to keep the www. You want your visitors to go to the non-www version of your domain instead. What’s more, you’ve also decided to switch from HTTP to HTTPS, to follow security best practices. These two things combined make for quite a move, which may be a bit scary, as it could affect your rankings.

Yoast.com has guides on switching to non-www, as well as on moving your site to HTTPS. But what should you do if you want to make both these changes? What’s the best way to do this? Is there a preferred order?

We received an anonymous question for this Ask Yoast:

“I want to move my site from www and HTTP to non-www and HTTPS… what should I do?
1. Strip www and then force HTTPS;
2. or force HTTPS and then strip www?”

Check out the video or read the answer below!

How to switch from HTTP to HTTPS and www to non-www?

“You should do both at the same time. You should redirect the HTTP link straight to the HTTPS version without the www. Don’t try to do that with two 301 redirects, you should do that in just one 301 redirect.

Forcing HTTPS is something that you need to test really well. There are all sorts of things on your site that probably aren’t HTTPS ready that you should know of upfront. I know it was a lot of hard work to get yoast.com to HTTPS and we don’t even have ads. Especially ad services can be really tough to get working on HTTPS. But you should do it in one go. So it’s really secret option number three: redirect from one to the other straight away, and don’t think about anything else.

If you really can do HTTPS for everything and it works fine, make sure to add an HSTS: ‘Strict Transport Security Header’, which forces everything to be over HTTPS. And then, if the browser sees an HTTP link to your domain in the content somewhere, it will still automatically grab the HTTPS version, thus the right one.

Good luck! “

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Two teenagers charged for moped crimes after South Norwood and Carshalton raids

Two teenagers have been charged in relation to a spate south London moped crimes after police raided addresses Carshalton and South Norwood.

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Running club sets up first litter picking and jogging event to keep forest litter free

A running club is launching with a unique event to keep residents in shape and keep the environment clean.

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'Mistakes can prove costly': Council chief's shock departure prompts concerns

The circumstances around former Lewisham Council chief executive Ian Thomas’ departure are still cause for concern, with reports this has sparked talks between local government organisations.

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Self-proclaimed martial artist 'threatens shopkeeper after stealing Desperados'

A shopkeeper says he was threatened by a man who "does martial arts" after he apparently stole three cases of Desperados.

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Overflowing bins spark fears over pests and vermin

Bins left uncollected for more than three weeks left sheltered housing residents worried about pests and vermin.

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Sadiq Khan silent on under paid bus drivers

The Mayor of London has failed to answer whether bus drivers incorrectly paid below the London Living Wage will be compensated.

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Council called on to halt Latin market demolition

Haringey Council has been called on to halt the demolition of Tottenham’s Latin market to allow the decision to be thoroughly reviewed.

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New coffee vendor at Hackbridge station makes debut

A new retailer serving coffee, snacks and hot drinks to train commuters at Hackbridge railway station has been unveiled.

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'Smiley' Sidcup toddler with rare genetic condition needs funds for life-changing operation

The family of a brave Sidcup toddler with a rare genetic disease need to raise £100,000 for life-changing surgery so that their little boy can walk in the future.

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Man hospitalised after being seen on top of scaffolding in Kingston

A man was taken to hospital after he was seen on a scaffolding in Kingston town centre.

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Dedicated volunteers 'disgusted' but fight to keep river clear of fly-tipping

A group of volunteers are calling for people to stop fly tipping after clearing hundreds of bags of rubbish dumped each month.

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13,000 children learn about recycling through outreach scheme

More than 13,000 children in Croydon have learned how to dispose of waste in an environmentally safe way over the past year through an education and outreach scheme.

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Work starts in March on cycle route between Acton and Wood Lane

WORK on a new 3.5km cycle route between Acton and Wood Lane is to begin next month.

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Nominations open for Tooting and Balham community awards

The Balham and Tooting Community Association (BATCA) has launched its annual Community Awards to honour volunteers in the area.

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Ice Age family attraction coming to Gunnersbury Park

ICE Age: The Lost Kingdom, a new outdoor family attraction, is coming to Gunnersbury Park during the Easter school holidays.

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Flats plan revealed for green where unlawful fence has been put up in Honor Oak

Owners of land with an unlawful fence around it in Brockley Rise say they will appeal the council notice to take it down and submit a seven-flat planning application for the site next week.

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