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Thu, 28 Jan 2021 09:42:49 +0000
London coronavirus cases by borough
Covid-19 cases haave fallen by at least a quarter in 26 boroughs, official figures reveal today.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Royal Mail give update on areas hit by Covid postal delays
Royal Mail has issued an update on the postcodes still affected by delivery delays in the UK.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 09:20:34 +0000
Two cars wrecked in head on crash in Potters Bar
Three people have been taken to hospital after two cars were wrecked when they crashed head on.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 08:30:00 +0000
New homes and more floors planned for Premier House in Wealdstone
Plans have been lodged to add three new floors to a building in Wealdstone and convert some of the existing floors into homes.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 07:49:57 +0000
Candle warning issued after house fire in Golders Green
A fire service has issued a warning about the dangers of leaving candles unattended after a house fire.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Royal Mail give update on areas hit by Covid postal delays
Royal Mail has issued an update on the postcodes still affected by delivery delays in the UK.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 18:21:07 +0000
South London police detective guilty of child sex offences
A detective constable serving with the Metropolitan Police in South London has pleaded guilty to a number of child sex crimes, the Met confirmed this evening (Wednesday, January 27).

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 17:29:34 +0000
Authorities mark Holocaust Memorial Day in SE London
Authorities across South East London have paid tributes to mark Holocaust Memorial Day today (Wednesday, January 27).

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000
GLA Budget: Sadiq Khan's plans scuppered by London Assembly
London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s proposed GLA budget for the coming year was voted down by Assembly members today.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 16:17:59 +0000
Vertical Aerospace flying taxi to be trialled in two years
Flying taxis could be taking to the skies in the UK as soon as 2023.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
London has highest unemployment in the UK, new figures show
London had the highest rate of unemployment in the UK between September and November last year.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 15:34:38 +0000
Group stormed East Surrey Covid ward and abused staff
A group of people who refused to wear masks abused NHS staff at the East Surrey Hospital in Redhill and gained access to a patient critically ill with Covid, it has emerged.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 18:30:36 +0000
Coronavirus: SW London doctor speaks from frontline
A DOCTOR speaks of the preassures on GP surgeries, the new strain, and people not following guidelines during the coronavirus crisis.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 15:02:02 +0000
London man guilty of hit and run BMW murder
THE drink driver found guilty of mowing down a group of young men had done it before.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 14:50:00 +0000
Which strain of coronavirus did I have?
NEW analysis shows which strain of coronavirus people were likely to have had.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 12:49:02 +0000
Council team up with eBay to stop fake exemption badges
HUNDREDS of eBay listings for fake face mask exemption badges have been removed following a crackdown by Sutton Trading Standards.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 11:52:25 +0000
Croydon: Firearms and ammunition recovered in Norbury
A MAN has been arrested after two firearms and 34 bullets were recovered and seized at an address in Norbury on Tuesday.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 19:20:30 +0000
South East ambulance crews grateful for army's Covid support
Ambulance crews from the South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) have expressed their gratitude after military personnel were drafted in to help them in their duties during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 13:42:36 +0000
Covid infection rates drop in SW London, cases remain high
The infection rates for the Covid-19 coronavirus are falling across South West London and North Surrey, but numbers of new cases remain high in many boroughs in the region.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 16:19:16 +0000
Vertical Aerospace flying taxi to be trialled in two years
Flying taxis could be taking to the skies in the UK as soon as 2023.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 14:50:50 +0000
All schools in England to remain closed until at least March 8
Sir Keir Starmer criticised Boris Johnson for challenging him to declare that schools are safe when they are not able to open until March.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 18:23:14 +0000
Catford regeneration: Lewisham pays SEW double it intended
Lewisham Council has been accused of “frivolous” spending after paying double what it originally planned to for a consultant.  

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Eltham Police issue Covid-19 fines to couple in Avery Hill
Coronavirus fines have been issued to two people in Eltham after police caught them "getting a bit too close and personal" inside a parked car.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 12:17:26 +0000
Councils handed power to close pubs until July
The Government has extended lockdown laws to allow councils in England to close public spaces, shops, restaurants and bars until 17 July 2021, according to The Telegraph.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 11:10:11 +0000
Boy, 13, missing from Morden
Police have issued an appeal to help locate a missing 13-year-old from Morden.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 14:27:14 +0000
Merton to hold virtual Holocaust Memorial Day event
A virtual event will be held to mark international Holocaust Memorial Day in Merton.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 11:44:11 +0000
Richmond remembers - Holocaust Memorial Day 2021
Banners have been installed across the borough to commemorate victims of genocide.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 10:52:01 +0000
Victim in hospital after stabbing at Battersea home
Police were called to an address in Queenstown Road, SW8, on Tuesday night (Jan 26) to reports of a stabbing.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 12:31:12 +0000
Charity offers free virtual tutoring for Richmond children
Children in Richmond and surrounding boroughs are being offered free help with their schoolwork, thanks to a new online homework club.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 18:17:41 +0000
Woodridge Primary School defends criticised teachers
A primary school headteacher has demanded that “highly critical” parents who consider themselves to be “educational experts” should retrain as teachers.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 17:32:42 +0000
Harrow environment councillor granted TfL dispensation
The Harrow councillor responsible for highways has been given permission to comment on issues related to Transport for London (TfL) to clear up any perception of a conflict of interest.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 16:35:11 +0000
Covid-19: Coronavirus infection rates for all London boroughs
Coronavirus infection rates are falling in all 32 London boroughs as we enter the fourth week of the third national lockdown.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 16:20:09 +0000
Vertical Aerospace flying taxi to be trialled in two years
Flying taxis could be taking to the skies in the UK as soon as 2023.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Unemployment rate in Barnet ‘could hit 10% this year’
As many as one in ten people of working age in Barnet could be left jobless this year as the coronavirus pandemic continues to hammer the high street.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 15:05:02 +0000
Brent Council receives £730,000 Covid-19 vaccine funding
Brent Council will benefit from almost three-quarters of a million pounds worth of government funding to support the Covid-19 vaccine rollout.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 15:00:00 +0000
3food4u charity in Epping Forest nominated for extra funding
A community project providing vital support for those in need during the pandemic is set to receive additional help during lockdown.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 15:00:00 +0000
Overnight roadworks set to close junction of Hendon Way in March
Traffic is set to be prevented from using part of the A41 at night during March because of roadworks.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 12:16:05 +0000
Plan for flats up to 19 storeys near Enfield Barnet border
Blocks of flats up to 19 storeys high could be built at the site of a former gas holder near the North Circular road.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 11:00:00 +0000
Plans to install electric vehicle charging points in Enfield
Charging points for electronic vehicles are proposed at a variety of locations in Enfield.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 11:00:00 +0000
New speed limits in Harlow and roadworks in Loughton and Waltham Abbey
There are plans to implement new speed limits in Harlow while other roads in West Essex will be temporarily closed due to roadworks from next month.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 10:56:01 +0000
Your Bromley BID: 'Proud of the services we offer to business'
Your Bromley is the Business Improvement District (BID) for Bromley town centre.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 12:20:54 +0000
Lewisham families Healthy Start vouchers uptake low
Nearly half of the families in Lewisham eligible for free vouchers to spend on milk, formula, and vegetables are not claiming them.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 08:36:32 +0000
Strategy drawn up for future of Edgware town centre
Two councils have drawn up a strategy for the future regeneration and renewal of a town centre.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Royal Mail, Hermes and DPD: UK parcel delivery firms ranked
DPD has been voted the "best" parcel delivery service in the UK.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 12:21:26 +0000
Plan for flats up to 19 storeys near Enfield Barnet border
Blocks of flats up to 19 storeys high could be built at the site of a former gas holder near the North Circular road.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 20:23:17 +0000
Iftekhar Khondaker guilty of Brighton hit and run BMW murder
THE drink driver found guilty of mowing down a group of young men had done it before.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 18:52:00 +0000
Five Met Police members dead in a month to Covid-19
Five serving officers and staff members of London's Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) have died in January after contracting Covid-19, the force announced this evening (January 26).

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Brexit: Experts 'confident' vaccine supply won't be impacted
Public health experts have said they are “confident” and “reassured” that the UK’s supply of Covid-19 vaccines will not be impacted by the withdrawal from the EU.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 17:12:37 +0000
Greenwich Mayor's partner dies in QEH with Covid-19
The partner of the Mayor of Greenwich has sadly passed away from dementia and Covid-19 this morning (January 26).

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 16:54:34 +0000
Plans to strip back Bexley's library services approved
Plans to strip back Bexley's library services have been approved by the council as it battles a financial black hole in its budget.



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