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Thu, 21 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Greenwich Council issues statement on bin delays and abuse
Bin collections across Greenwich are delayed because several staff members are ill or self-isolating, but the council have asked residents to stop abusing their collection crews.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 08:53:00 +0000
Police name teenager who was stabbed in West Green Road
The victim of a fatal stabbing in Haringey on Tuesday has been named by police as 17-year-old Anas Mezenner.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 08:37:32 +0000
Woman dies after she was hit by car in Woodcock Hill in Kenton
A woman has died after she was hit by a car just one day before she was due to celebrate her 62nd birthday.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
London Assembly delays vote on Universal Basic Income trial
A vote on whether or not to recommend a trial of universal basic income (UBI) in London has been delayed following a meeting of the London Assembly.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 17:47:09 +0000
Broadway Theatre Catford reopening delayed
The reopening of Catford’s Broadway Theatre reopening is set to be delayed for at least another year until autumn 2022.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 13:56:03 +0000
Duo's project to feed homeless making waves in Croydon
Two friends from Sutton and Croydon who launched a project to help rough sleepers in the area are seeing their work reap rewards despite the difficulties posed by the coronavirus pandemic.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 14:30:43 +0000
UK coronavirus hospital deaths increase by 1,185
The UK's coronavirus hospital death toll has increased by 1,185 - the biggest single-day jump of the entire pandemic.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 12:52:12 +0000
When will lockdown end in England?
Priti Patel said the UK has a “long way to go” before coronavirus restrictions can be eased.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 16:53:34 +0000
Kent Police charge men over drugs and machete in Dartford
Two men have been charged with drugs, machete and driving offences after a foot chase in Dartford on Tuesday.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 14:54:07 +0000
Erith man jailed for breaching sexual harm prevention order
A previously-convicted child sex offender from Erith has been sentenced to three year's imprisonment after he was caught trying to contact a 12-year-old girl on Instagram.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 10:34:00 +0000
Police arrest seven at south east London train stations
A total of seven people have been arrested and five coronavirus fines issued after a police operation across south east London's transport network over the weekend.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 12:07:05 +0000
Lewisham: Hutchison backtracks after Convoys Wharf comments
A developer has apparently backtracked and apologised after saying Lewisham Council lobbied to get more housing on a protected wharf in Deptford.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Oxleas NHS Trust makes progress with staff vaccinations
A Covid-19 vaccination programme at Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust is going "fantastically" as the trust aims to protect all members of staff against the virus by next month.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 15:53:15 +0000
Sainsbury's clampdown on coronavirus flouters
STAFF at Sainsbury's stores in Sutton have been met with difficulty since reintroducing 'no groups' in stores across the UK.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 17:19:23 +0000
Croydon Council told to hold vote on elected mayors
Croydon Council has been told by the Government to hold a referendum for a directly-elected mayor in May.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 16:01:03 +0000
Man prosecuted for bringing hand grenade through Heathrow
A man has been handed a suspended jail sentence after attempting to bring a hand grenade through customs at Heathrow Airport recently, forcing an evacuation.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 17:02:29 +0000
Sutton couple feed hundreds of struggling families
A husband and wife have been cooking around 60 meals a day for families struggling to feed their children this month.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 18:17:53 +0000
Transport lead responds to Worcester Park Bridge concerns
Residents are calling on the council to remove cycle lane wands under Worcester Park Railway Bridge as they 'routinely fall'.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 14:00:31 +0000
Concern after hundreds hit with network failure again
Residents have been left in "sheer disbelief" after they were "plunged into the cold once again" after council-owned energy company SDEN suffered another fail with its network on Tuesday.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 13:26:24 +0000
Council's 'disappointment' over Homebase redevelopment
Richmond Council has expressed regret that the Secretary of State for Housing has decided not to ‘call in’ the planning application for the redevelopment of the Homebase site on Manor Road, Richmond.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Public to speak on future of Mount Vernon Cancer Centre
Bosses at a cancer centre are asking the public for their opinion in a review that could result in its relocation.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000
TfL fines 1700 people for refusing to wear masks
More than 1,700 fines have been handed out to people who refuse to wear face coverings on London public transport as TfL insists it is cracking down on those who flout the rules.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 17:53:19 +0000
Your Bromley BID: 'Putting our town on the map'
Your Bromley is the Business Improvement District (BID) for Bromley town centre.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 17:30:00 +0000
Sadiq Khan and TfL acted 'unlawfully' with Streetspace scheme
The High Court has ruled that the Mayor of London and Transport for London acted “unlawfully” by introducing a Streetspace scheme at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Harrow Council outlines positive trends around Covid-19
Harrow Council’s top health officer said there is “light at the end of the tunnel” as Covid-19 cases in the borough gradually fall.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 16:30:00 +0000
Who has gone the extra mile to help your community in the pandemic?
The founder of a community project and kind-hearted staff at a pub have been nominated as community champions during the pandemic - but do you also know someone who has gone the extra mile during these difficult times?

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Council homes could be built at 3 more Haringey sites
Council homes could be built at three more sites as part of Haringey’s housebuilding plan – which has been “significantly delayed” due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 15:00:00 +0000
Grant a Smile benefits from Essex Community Foundation boost
Families struggling to cope with life-threatening or long-term illnesses have had smiles brought back into their lives through the unique work of an award-winning organisation.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 13:54:04 +0000
Ealing music graduate goes platinum
Ealing music graduate goes platinum

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 13:00:00 +0000
Views sought on plans to improve Edgware town centre
Views are being sought on proposals to improve Edgware town centre and its environment.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 12:38:38 +0000
Appeal to identify pair in Greenford petrol station attack
POLICE are appealing for help to identify two men in connection with a violent unprovoked attack on two others at a petrol station in Greenford.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 12:38:25 +0000
17-year-old boy stabbed to death in Duckett’s Green
A murder probe has been launched after a 17-year-old boy was stabbed to death.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 12:30:00 +0000
Warning after people try and tackle house fire
People are being warned to not try and tackle a fire themselves after a blaze broke out at a house.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 12:14:26 +0000
Harrow CCG gives advice on appointments during Covid-19
Health professionals in Harrow have asked patients to consider if potential appointments could be put on hold to help them manage the Covid-19 pandemic.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Hundreds more kids in Haringey to get free school meals
Hundreds more children in Haringey will be able to receive free school meals after a council plan was approved.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 11:22:31 +0000
Mother denies murder of baby at Preston Road
A woman has denied the murder of her baby son.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 10:57:18 +0000
Nine police officers fined for breaching Covid regulations
Nine Metropolitan Police officers have been fined £200 each for breaching Covid-19 regulations for eating in a cafe while on duty, Scotland Yard has said.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 10:30:00 +0000
Part of Cricklewood Lane in Barnet to be closed for building demolition
Disruption can be expected from today as part of a road is closed for more than half of this year to allow for a building to be demolished.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 10:13:13 +0000
£300,000 secured to tackle burglary around Hendon Park
Hundreds of thousands of pounds have been secured by a council and police service to tackle burglary in an area.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Numerous Epping Forest roads to be affected by temporary 30mph limits
Numerous roads throughout Epping Forest are set to be affected by temporary 30mph speed limits imposed at various stages throughout the next 18 months to allow for roadworks.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 09:38:12 +0000
Deal struck for new TV and film studio complex in Enfield
A council has struck a deal that will see a new film and television studio complex built at a £6 billion development.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 09:30:00 +0000
New charges to park in Palace Gardens multi-storey in Enfield
New charges are being introduced at multi-storey car park in Enfield from tomorrow.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 20:30:42 +0000
Man arrested over murder of pensioner at Mottingham home
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 74-year-old man was stabbed to death at a residential address in Mottingham.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 14:14:13 +0000
Covid-19 infection rates begin to plummet across SE London
Coronavirus infection rates have begun to fall significantly across south east London, nearly halving in some boroughs.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 16:18:15 +0000
Southwark Council electricity 100% renewable powered
Southwark Council announced today (January 19) that all of the electricity in its offices and buildings is now powered by 100 per cent renewable energy. 

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 13:12:33 +0000
Lewisham/Bexley/Greenwich BCU commander interview
Lewisham police are speaking to members of the community who have been stopped and searched in a bid to ensure the power is used correctly.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 12:52:37 +0000
SE London boroughs to 'rapidly increase' vaccine rollout
London health chiefs are pledging more vaccination centres are to open, with Bexley among those promising to "rapidly increase" the pace of its Covid-19 jabs this week.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 10:55:28 +0000
Woman found with slash injuries in Phipps Bridge
A woman was rushed to hospital with slash injuries on Sunday evening.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 17:39:35 +0000
Croydon landlord prosecuted over 'dangerous' bank conversion
A landlord in Croydon has been prosecuted for breaking a prohibition order after he failed to provide adequate safety measures in a flat conversion on the site of former bank in Sanderstead.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 12:50:58 +0000
Mum and daughter thank NHS with chocolate bar campaign
A mother and daughter from Mitcham has teamed-up to thank hospital staff across south-west London.



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