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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.

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 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 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 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 12:39:43 +0000
Snow hits roads and towns in Surrey
Snowfall blanketed roads and streets in the north of Surrey on Wednesday morning (January 6) bringing some beautiful sights while posing dangerous conditions for travellers.

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 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.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 14:54:00 +0000
Brighton seafront murder: Live updates as brothers go on trial
Two brothers are standing trial accused of their roles in a murder of a young man in an alleged hit and run in Brighton.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 10:49:30 +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.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 12:45:55 +0000
Charity raise thousands to aid remote learning
A south-west London charity has fundraised over £30k to provide new laptops for disadvantaged students who have been hit by school closures during the pandemic.

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 17:10:14 +0000
Ahmadiyya community support homeless in 'Covid' Christmas
The Ahmadiyya Muslim community in South London and Surrey came out in force recently to help support homeless people through the festive period amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 12:10:52 +0000
Ground floor destroyed in Thornton Heath house fire
The entire ground floor of a home in Thornton Heath was destroyed by a fire, London Fire Brigade (LFB) have said, revealing that police are now investigating its cause.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 15:07:54 +0000
Emergency services rush to incident in Hackbridge
A large police presence was spotted nearby Hackbridge Medical Centre yesterday ( January 4).

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 11:11:00 +0000
Thousands of new coronavirus cases in Kingston and Richmond
Both Kingston and Richmond reported more than 1,000 new coronavirus cases apiece in the week up to December 30, new data from Public Health England (PHE) has shown.

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 11:31:15 +0000
Wallington church opens new debt centre amid Covid-19
A new debt centre to help people impacted by the coronavirus crisis has opened in Wallington.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 11:29:15 +0000
Lockdown Three: The rule changes you need to know
The lockdown means people will only be able to leave their homes for limited reasons, with measures expected to stay in place until mid-February.



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