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Fri, 08 Jan 2021 08:54:21 +0000
Two injured after 'corrosive substance attack' in Thornton Heath
TWO men have been injured after a cup of corrosive liquid was thrown over them in broad daylight in Thornton Heath.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 08:00:30 +0000
Woman in critical condition after hit and run in Croydon
A 66-year-old woman is fighting for her life following a hit and run in Croydon last week.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 09:54:45 +0000
Trading Standards issue Covid-19 vaccine scam warning
The link then takes unsuspecting victims through to a fake NHS site where they will be asked to provide bank/card details to check identity.

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 16:05:41 +0000
Sound Lounge pleas for return of community planters
Plans for a community garden in Sutton have been put to a halt after two planters were stolen this week.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 15:08:43 +0000
Man charged after threatening to stab Lidl staff
A MAN has been charged after threatening 'innocent' staff in two separate Lidl stores on the same night.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 11:41:34 +0000
New rapid Covid test centre opens in Morden
A NEW rapid test centre has opened in Morden Assembly Hall this week.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 09:34:40 +0000
Lockdown 3: Surrey Police faces 'biggest challenge yet'
Surrey Police is facing its 'biggest challenge yet' since the start of the pandemic, a chief constable has warned.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 13:39:15 +0000
Lockdown lights: hopeful households keep Christmas decorations up
Despite the age-old saying that it’s bad luck to keep Christmas decorations up beyond January 6, in 2021 some people are bending the rules.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 11:23:12 +0000
Richmond community complete lockdown quilt
Richmond residents have collaborated on a community quilt, as an artefact of life under lockdown.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 12:10:19 +0000
Lynde House residents receive first Coronavirus jabs
Residents at a Richmond care home have expressed optimism after receiving the first round of the Coronavirus vaccine.

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 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 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 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.



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