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Thu, 07 Jan 2021 08:56:03 +0000
Coronavirus: St Georges Hospital staff feel 'overwhelmed'
Staff at St George's Hospital say they are 'overwhelmed' and feel 'demoralised' as they battle the second wave of the pandemic.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 08:59:04 +0000
Food charity given prime promotional spot beside A40
SANTA’S sleigh came down from the tower of Vanguard’s HQ beside the A40 at Park Royal on Twelfth Night (6).

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Theresa Villiers welcomes funding for Barnet nurseries
Theresa Villiers has thanked Barnet Council for finding £100,000 to help fund maintained nursery schools in the area.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 07:53:54 +0000
UK leaders condemn Trump supporters who stormed US Capitol
Amid violent clashes with police, protesters breached barricades and were able to enter the building on Capitol Hill on Wednesday.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 20:03:28 +0000
Sidcup man guilty of indecently assaulting boy, aged nine
A 75-year-old former private tutor has been convicted of indecently assaulting a nine-year-old boy he taught in Sidcup in the early 1980s.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 14:16:35 +0000
GCSE, AS and A-Level exams to be replaced this summer
“The last thing any education secretary wants to do is announce that schools will close."

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 12:49:51 +0000
Three people taken to hospital after fire at Thamesmead flat
Three people have been taken to hospital after a devastating flat fire in Thamesmead this morning.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 11:42:31 +0000
Met Police promise strict Covid-19 lockdown enforcement
Londoners who gather in groups, refuse to wear a mask or even leave the home without a reason 'can expect to be fined' under a 'stricter enforcement approach' to the new lockdown rules.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 17:31:44 +0000
Six things that happened in Merton in 2020
Some of the most horrific crimes took place in 2020, and some of the biggest ones happened in Merton.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 15:25:35 +0000
Kingston NEU workers union slam Covid chaos at schools
Education workers in Kingston have slammed the chaotic policies on schools in relation to the latest coronavirus restrictions, as the National Education Union (NEU) confirmed an increase in their membership in the borough amid the pandemic.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 13:22:56 +0000
Bridge Leisure Centre will not reopen after Covid lockdown
Lewisham Council does not plan to reopen the Bridge Leisure Centre in Lower Sydenham once Covid-19 restrictions are eased.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 12:36:53 +0000
Full Covid-19 infection rates in south east London
Coronavirus infection rates in south east London remain some of the highest in the country, with all four main boroughs recording a significant rise in new cases just in the last week.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Full list of businesses that must close for lockdown
The new measures were confirmed in a televised national address, which will see England once again advised to stay at home.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 14:50:04 +0000
Julian Assange told to remain in HMP Belmarsh
The partner of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has spoken of her "huge disappointment" as hopes for his freedom were dashed, meaning he'll have to remain in south east London's high security Belmarsh Prison

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 17:34:06 +0000
Coulsdon curry house feeds Croydon homeless
An Indian restaurant in Coulsdon showed remarkable festive and community spirit after cooking and distributing 1,000 meals to both essential workers and homeless people in Croydon over Christmas.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 13:08:39 +0000
Disabled Daisy, 3, selected for England's Lionhearts squad
A three-year-old from Sutton has been named as the final member of England’s Lionhearts squad after a special message from Lionesses’ pair Bethany England and Carly Telford.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 11:49:31 +0000
New money for Croydon youth support group
A youth group in Croydon that helps young people in the borough improve their future prospects are set to "triple" the size of their operation thanks to a funding boost from the City of London.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 08:47:09 +0000
Dr Alex George calls for better mental health education
Lewisham Dr Alex George has called on his followers to help him secure a meeting with Prime Minister Boris Johnson about mental health education in schools.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 14:18:30 +0000
Police appeal to find missing Merton teen
Police have launched an urgent appeal for a teenager missing from Merton.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 09:20:19 +0000
Man 'deliberately' hit by BMW in Brighton crash, court hears
A 20-year-old man died after being deliberately hit by a car being driven on the wrong side of the road Brighton Pier, a court heard.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 11:25:03 +0000
St Helier to receive new vaporiser to treble oxygen supply
St Helier Hospital’s 80-year-old infrastructure is struggling to cope with the influx of coronavirus patients needing oxygen.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 16:32:16 +0000
Council tears down 'COVID denier' posters
Richmond Council has hit out at people spreading coronavirus misinformation in the borough's parks, warning that the spiralling infections could lead to further tragedy.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 11:53:39 +0000
Twickenham residents say goodbye to ferryman Francis Spencer
Twickenham residents turned out yesterday to see a local legend and ferry owner make his final voyage, in a procession down Church Street to his funeral.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 17:35:41 +0000
Wandsworth couple launch coffee business in a pandemic
A plucky couple have launched a coffee business in Wandsworth, despite the setbacks of the pandemic.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 19:08:46 +0000
Harrow group given Covid fines after crash in Derbyshire
A group of 11 men who drove 150 miles to go hiking in the Peak District have been fined for breaching coronavirus rules after one of them crashed their car.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 18:55:52 +0000
Theresa Villiers calls for more Covid vaccines in Barnet care homes
The Prime Minister has admitted the rollout of Covid vaccines in care homes "needs to be stepped up" after an MP suggested just 15 per cent of Barnet's care homes have received vaccinations.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Harrow Council to review contentious ‘Streetspace’ schemes
A Harrow Council committee will review a series of contentious traffic-easing measures at a public meeting next week.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 17:20:00 +0000
Teacher assessments will replace GCSE and A-level exams this summer
“The last thing any education secretary wants to do is announce that schools will close."

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 16:30:00 +0000
Met Police arrests over 1,800 in anti-violence crackdown
Metropolitan Police officers arrested more than 1,800 people over a five-week period as part of a crackdown on violence in London.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 16:32:09 +0000
London’s 6 May Mayoral election date ‘under review’
Confusion reigns over whether or not London’s mayoral election will take place on 6 May as scheduled as the UK is hit by a new coronavirus lockdown.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Harrow and Brent Councils respond to third Covid-19 lockdown
Council leaders in north-west London have urged residents to stay at home as much as possible following the news England would enter a third national Covid-19 lockdown.



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