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Mon, 04 Jan 2021 16:20:06 +0000
Greenwich palace stars in Netflix's hit show Bridgerton
An old Georgian mansion located on the edge of Greenwich Park has made it onto the silver screen in the form of Netflix's hit new series Bridgerton.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Police appeal over suspected Swanley arson attack
Police are investigating a suspected arson incident reported on Christmas Day in Swanley.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 09:25:00 +0000
Coronavirus: New national lockdown rules explained
The Prime Minister has set out further measures as part of a third lockdown in England in a bid to halt the spread of coronavirus.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 08:28:09 +0000
Surrey Police release new image of missing Hersham woman
Officers investigating the disappearance of Beth Sharp have now released an image of her along with a man she may be with.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 08:58:58 +0000
The key points from Boris Johnson’s lockdown announcement
The new national lockdown will see schools closed and people told to stay home.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 18:58:16 +0000
RECAP: Boris Johnson announces new lockdown
Boris Johnson is set to announce a new 'lockdown'

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 20:43:38 +0000
Covid-19: Boris Johnson confirms third national lockdown
BORIS Johnson has confirmed that the UK will face a third national lockdown.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 17:39:13 +0000
Man arrested on suspicion of rape in Forest Hill
Police in Lewisham have been arrested a man on suspicion of rape after a young woman with learning difficulties was allegedly sexually assaulted in Forest Green last week.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 12:14:32 +0000
Met Police: Woman 'sexually assaulted' in Forest Hill
Police have released an appeal to the public after a woman with learning difficulties was allegedly sexually assaulted by a man in Forest Hill last week.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 11:01:50 +0000
Bexley's first asymptomatic Covid-19 testing site opens
The first asymptomatic Covid-19 testing site has been set up in Bexley, the first of several opening up tomorrow (January 5) to combat the borough's virus crisis.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 17:21:49 +0000
Croydon reports over 3,000 new coronavirus cases in a week
More than 3,400 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed in the London Borough of Croydon in the week up to December 29.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 16:52:37 +0000
Bexley: Major roadworks start on A2 at the Danson Underpass
Major Transport for London (TfL) roadworks are set to cause travel disruption on the A2 in Bexleyheath for at least the next month.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 11:28:44 +0000
Judge rules out Assange extradition due to his mental health
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange cannot be extradited to the United States, a judge has ruled.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 11:34:03 +0000
Unusual knife seized after teen flees police in Woolwich
An unusual dagger has been taken from a male after he fled from a number of police officers in Woolwich.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 11:02:01 +0000
Matt Hancock refuses to rule out new national lockdown
Matt Hancock admitted that controlling the new variant is "proving increasingly difficult in all parts of the country.”

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 15:32:05 +0000
SGN start 'safety-critical' work at Beddington Lane
Beddington Lane is set to close for around 16-weeks following gas leaks 'historically' in the area.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 07:49:07 +0000
Man in critical condition after hit and run in Purley
A 50-year-old man has been left fighting for his life after a hit and run on New Year's Day.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 14:22:41 +0000
Siobhain McDonagh urges PM to address digital divide
Merton MP calls on PM to provide digital resources for remote learning

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 08:47:00 +0000
Croydon A&E doctor wins ‘Top Doc’ award
A Croydon doctor has been named the nation's top doctor for his 'amazing' efforts during Covid-19.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 11:06:02 +0000
Sutton civil servant named in New Year Honours List
A civil servant from Sutton has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s New Year Honours.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 11:40:02 +0000
New Malden couple named in New Year’s Honours
A New Malden couple have both been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in The Queen’s New Year’s Honours.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 15:25:32 +0000
Battersea woman awarded MBE for lockdown charity work
A woman from Battersea has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s New Year Honours.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 12:20:00 +0000
Death of Balham schoolgirl 'misadventure' finds coroner
The death a schoolgirl from Balham, whose body was found near a Malaysian jungle resort where she vanished while on holiday, was most likely due to misadventure, a coroner has found.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 18:40:48 +0000
Post Office branch opens at Acton Budgens store
A NEW Post Office has opened at Budgens, 43-49 Gunnersbury Lane, Acton.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 17:16:33 +0000
Haringey’s first rapid coronavirus testing site opens
Haringey’s first rapid coronavirus testing site has opened this week.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Epping Forest College gets go-ahead to sell land for housing five years ago
A controversial decision to release restrictions on college land being developed in Loughton was making our headlines five years ago this week.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 16:30:00 +0000
Haringey Council welcomes Govt’s U-turn on primary schools
The leader of Haringey Council has welcomed the Government’s decision to allow the borough’s primary schools to remain closed to help stop the spread of Covid-19.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 16:22:08 +0000
Santander at St Anns shut after confirmed Covid-19 case
A Santander branch has been temporarily shut after a confirmed case of Covid-19 within staff.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Brent Council to use electric salt spreaders this winter
Diesel salt spreaders in Brent have been replaced by electric models as part of the council’s bid to improve the borough’s environment.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 15:04:46 +0000
Boris Johnson to announce further coronavirus restrictions
Boris Johnson is set to make a statement tonight regarding coronavirus restrictions following escalating case numbers.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 15:03:15 +0000
Boris Johnson to announce further coronavirus restrictions
Boris Johnson is set to make a statement tonight regarding coronavirus restrictions following escalating case numbers.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 14:38:58 +0000
Hillingdon opens second rapid COVID testing site at Beck Theatre
A SECOND Hillingdon site, where residents without symptoms can get tested for COVID-19, is open at the Beck Theatre, Hayes.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 14:30:00 +0000
Northern Line Extension: TfL runs first test journeys
The Northern Line Extension has reached a “major milestone” as test passenger trains completed the first journeys along brand new tunnels over Christmas.



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