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Free fitness time for 'unsung heroes' in Barking & Dagenham

1 day ago | thisislocallondon.co.uk | Mike Brooke

They can apply to use facilities at Abbey Leisure Centre in Barking, the Becontree Heath Leisure Centre or the Jim Peters athletics stadium in Dagenham. The facilities are being offered “to build stronger communities” through a community champions scheme launched by Everyone Active, operators of the sites. It recognises those involved in mentoring, promoting health, inclusivity or running environmental or cultural projects.
Free fitness time for 'unsung heroes' in Barking & Dagenham

1 day ago | thisislocallondon.co.uk | Mike Brooke

They can apply to use facilities at Abbey Leisure Centre in Barking, the Becontree Heath Leisure Centre or the Jim Peters athletics stadium in Dagenham. The facilities are being offered “to build stronger communities” through a community champions scheme launched by Everyone Active, operators of the sites. It recognises those involved in mentoring, promoting health, inclusivity or running environmental or cultural projects.
Tory MP Patrick Spencer charged with sexual assaults at Groucho Club

1 day ago | thisislocallondon.co.uk | Berk Uyal

Patrick Spencer, 36, from Suffolk, was charged in connection with an investigation which reportedly happened at the venue in August 2023. The charges relate to two separate women. Officers say he attended a voluntary interview at a London police station on March 13.
Londoners slam UK-wide vote petition for mayor as 'ridiculous' and 'dumb'

1 day ago | thisislocallondon.co.uk | Emilia Kettle

A petition calling for all of the UK to be able to vote on the London Mayor has gone viral, but Londoners have branded it 'dumb' and 'ridiculous'. (Image: James Manning/PA Wire) Londoners have branded a viral petition to make the vote for London Mayor open to all UK residents as 'dumb' and 'ridiculous'. Sir Sadiq Khan is the current Mayor of London and has held the position since taking office in May 2016.
Londoners slam UK-wide vote petition for mayor as 'ridiculous' and 'dumb'

1 day ago | thisislocallondon.co.uk | Emilia Kettle

A petition calling for all of the UK to be able to vote on the London Mayor has gone viral, but Londoners have branded it 'dumb' and 'ridiculous'. (Image: James Manning/PA Wire) Londoners have branded a viral petition to make the vote for London Mayor open to all UK residents as 'dumb' and 'ridiculous'. Sir Sadiq Khan is the current Mayor of London and has held the position since taking office in May 2016.
Tory MP Patrick Spencer charged with sexual assaults at Groucho Club

1 day ago | thisislocallondon.co.uk | Berk Uyal

Patrick Spencer, 36, from Suffolk, was charged in connection with an investigation which reportedly occurred at the venue in August 2023. The charges relate to two separate women. Officers say he was charged after attending a voluntary interview at a London police station on March 13.
Police investigate 'arson attack' at Keir Starmer’s Kentish Town home

2 days ago | thisislocallondon.co.uk | Berk Uyal

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Murder probe as man, 87, dies after 'robbery' in Manor House

5 days ago | thisislocallondon.co.uk | Joseph Reaidi

Police have launched a murder investigation after reports of a robbery on Goodchild Road (Image: Street View) An elderly man has died after a robbery in Manor House. Police have launched a murder investigation after the 87-year-old man died following reports of a robbery on Goodchild Road on Tuesday (May 6). Emergency services were called at 5.53am and the man was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Southern trains through Croydon cancelled this weekend

6 days ago | thisislocallondon.co.uk | Ezekiel Bertrand

Southern trains will be cancelled this weekend (Image: NQ) Several Southern trains running through Croydon will be cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses this week due to engineering work. The work will be carried out on Saturday and Sunday (May 10 and May 11). We have outlined and simplified the details so you can plan your journey. All lines between East Croydon and East Grinstead or Uckfield will be closed on Saturday and Sunday due to engineering work.
Bromley neighbours object to 22-metre high 5G mast that would 'ruin the area'

6 days ago | thisislocallondon.co.uk | Cameron Blackshaw

The 5G mast would be located on the corner of Farwig Lane and London Road within the site of Big Yellow Self Storage Residents objecting to plans to build a 22-metre high 5G mast in their Bromley neighbourhood believe “prolonged exposure to electromagnetic fields” could impact their health. Virgin Media and O2 have applied to construct the telecommunications mast and associated base station on land within the site of Big Yellow Self Storage Bromley at 12 Farwig Lane.