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• The award-nominated Bexleyheath beauty salon offering a safe space – and great brows

  04-04-2025 06:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Nestled along the bustling Broadway in Bexleyheath, the award-nominated Immaculate Beauty by Helena is more than just a beauty salon.
  
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• We tried Gaucho's bottomless 'Smoke & Fire' brunch - was it worth it?

  07-04-2025 21:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Gaucho’s Smoke & Fire Brunch in Piccadilly and Broadgate Circle offers bottomless smoky cocktails, flame-grilled mains, and lively DJ vibes.
  
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• South London gang used Russia-Ukraine war to launder £6m for criminals

  07-04-2025 20:52 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A south London gang used the Russia-Ukraine war to launder millions of pounds for criminals.
  
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• Police officer charged with assault of 15-year-old girl at Camden train station

  07-04-2025 20:13 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A police officer has been charged with an assault of a 15-year-old girl while on duty in Camden.
  
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• Royal Parks apprenticeship scheme now open

  07-04-2025 20:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A search is on for new apprentices to help tend London’s famous Royal parks.
  
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• Smirking robber from Wood Green knocked over lady, 92, and stole her handbag

  07-04-2025 19:44 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A robber from Wood Green who stole a handbag from a 92-year-old lady has been sent to jail.
  
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• Popular Bexley splash park reopens after £220,000 investment

  07-04-2025 19:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Danson Splash Park in Bexley has reopened after a £220,000 revamp, featuring new water play equipment, eco upgrades, and better toilet facilities.
  
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• Urgent warning about open water after boy tragically drowns in Beckenham

  07-04-2025 18:37 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A warning has been given by police to those tempted to swim in open water during hot weather in London.
  
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• Dame Imelda Staunton scoops fifth Olivier Award at star-studded ceremony

  07-04-2025 18:27 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  West Hampstead star Imelda Staunton won for best actress in a musical for her role in Hello Dolly! at last night's Olivier awards ceremony at The Royal Albert Hall.
  
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• The Silvertown tunnel is now open - but campaigners already want cars banned

  07-04-2025 18:05 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  The Silvertown tunnel has been open to cars for less than a day – but some campaigners are already calling for them to be banned from using the route.
  
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• The family-run community-centred Kent micropub celebrating pub of the year

  07-04-2025 18:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A family-run micropub in Swanley has been named Branch Pub of the Year for Gravesend and Darenth Valley – and its proud owners say the award means everything.
  
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• The A2, A20, A21 and A282 road closures and diversions this week

  07-04-2025 18:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A series of overnight closures are scheduled this week on the A2, A20, A21 and A282 as part of essential maintenance works.
  
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• ‘Beautiful’ autistic teen took life - mum says she was 'shut out by university'

  07-04-2025 18:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Dagenham teenager Ethan Pieterse, an animal science student at Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford, took his own life in Romford, an inquest has heard.
  
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• London Cancer Hub serves up plans for padel courts in Sutton

  07-04-2025 18:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Plans have been submitted for new padel courts in Sutton which would become the first dedicated space for the emerging sport in the borough.
  
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• LIVE updates as busy park cordoned off due to incident in Streatham

  07-04-2025 17:46 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Streatham Green Park has been cordoned off due to an ongoing incident.
  
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• Busy park cordoned off due to incident in Streatham

  07-04-2025 17:46 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Streatham Green Park has been cordoned off due to an ongoing incident.
  
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• Community fury after council 'entertains' helping developer in bid for 100 homes

  07-04-2025 17:38 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Campaigners have hit out at Redbridge Council after emails revealed it considered "guiding" developer Stonebond in its attempt to get approval for more than 100 new homes in Barkingside - despite admitting the proposal was against its own policy.
  
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• Now even roadsweeping barrows have gone electric

  07-04-2025 17:14 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  New electric road-sweeping barrows with built-in pressure washers have been introduced in Tottenham to keep public spaces clean and tidy.
  
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• The Woolwich pub that’s serving cheap pints and big nights

  07-04-2025 17:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  The George IV pub in Woolwich has reopened after a six-figure refurbishment, bringing new jobs, better sports coverage, and a full weekly events lineup.
  
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• Family speaks out after beloved grandad beaten to death at station

  07-04-2025 17:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  The family of pensioner Bernard Fowler, beaten to death at Harold Wood station by Sekai Miles, have spoken about their "harrowing" ordeal.
  
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• Detained mental health patient died from head injuries while in hospital - court

  07-04-2025 16:57 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A coroner is investigating after a Woodford mental health patient suffered fatal head injuries while detained in Whipps Cross Hospital, Leytonstone.
  
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• Person dies after incident at popular park in Eltham

  07-04-2025 16:53 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A person has died after falling unwell at a popular park in Eltham.
  
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• Smirking robber knocked lady, 92, to ground and stole her bag in Rainham

  07-04-2025 16:25 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A robber who stole a handbag from a 92-year-old lady in Rainham has been jailed.
  
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• Community wins battle to save Norbury’s historic tennis club from sell-off

  07-04-2025 16:20 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A historic tennis club in Norbury has been saved from being sold off by Croydon Council after a determined community campaign raised more than £25,000 to buy the land.
  
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• Silvertown Tunnel finally opens - more than a decade after first announcement

  07-04-2025 16:13 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  The new Silvertown Tunnel has opened in London today, connecting Newham and Greenwich.
  
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• Londoners saw double with two Olly Alexanders' surprise live busking performance

  07-04-2025 16:10 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Londoners were seeing double after an impromptu live busking performance by not one, but two Olly Alexanders.
  
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• All the kind-hearted north London groups and people who won Mitzvah Day awards

  07-04-2025 16:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Two women as well as schools, charities, care homes and a synagogue won Mitzvah Day awards for their good work for the community.
  
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• Fears for 'environmental disaster' after second oil spill on River Wandle in 2 months

  07-04-2025 15:54 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  South London residents fear another ‘environmental disaster’ after a second oil spill in the River Wandle in just two months has been confirmed.
  
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• Children with special needs 'aren't getting the right support'

  07-04-2025 15:46 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Special needs children in Waltham Forest are out of school due to delays and face long wait times for help, a report by Ofsted and CQC says.
  
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• Death of frail Bexleyheath pensioner accused of killing wife ‘not a surprise’

  07-04-2025 15:43 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Brian James died in hospital after being charged with murdering his wife Carol at their home in Bexleyheath.
  
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