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Tue, 02 Feb 2021 08:23:03 +0000
Coronavirus: South African variant found in CR4
A person has tested positive for the South African variant of coronavirus in Mitcham.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Full list of Covid symptoms - including Covid tongue
People with Covid-19 have reported a wide range of symptoms – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 08:45:51 +0000
Man stabbed near Tamworth House Medical Centre
A 43-year-old man has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries after he was stabbed in broad daylight.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Royal Mail issues scam warning to UK customers
Royal Mail has warned people to watch out for various scams currently doing the rounds.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 16:31:56 +0000
RECAP: Matt Hancock confirms 90% of over 80s have had Covid jab
Stay with us for updates as Matt Hancock gives a Covid vaccine update to the nation.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 15:03:42 +0000
Elliot Colburn slams council over company's network failure
Carshalton and Wallington MP Elliot Colburn has slammed the council over it's repeated service blackouts at New Mill Quarter in Hackbridge.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 14:20:25 +0000
Covid: Three skin conditions could be first signs of virus
A new medical study has revealed three skin conditions could be the first signs a person has contracted Covid-19.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 09:43:23 +0000
Man stabbed and seriously injured in New Malden
A man was stabbed and suffered severe injuries in what police described as a 'brutal' attack in New Malden on Thursday night (January 28).

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 17:29:17 +0000
Flooding possible in South West London as alerts issued
A number of new flood alerts and one flood warning were issued for areas of South West London on Monday (February 1) after further rainfall heightened the possibility of flooding in the region.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 13:30:00 +0000
British Gas workers strike in New Malden
British Gas workers are continuing to strike in New Malden over a "fire and re-hire" contract they say is being forced on them by parent company Centrica.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 12:22:21 +0000
Selhurst Park now hosting Covid vaccine clinic
Selhurst Park stadium is now hosting a vaccination centre to help with ongoing efforts to roll Covid-19 vaccinations in the community.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 12:29:56 +0000
Posties strike after 'covid breach' at Wimbledon office
A strike took place last week at the Wimbledon delivery office after claims a member of management refused to self-isolate despite being advised to by the NHS.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 10:30:00 +0000
ITV doctor explains side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine
Dr Hilary Jones has said that 50 per cent of people who've had the Covid vaccine have reported a common side effect after getting their jab.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 12:34:49 +0000
SA variant: 'Surge testing' to begin in Surrey & London
Urgent door-to-door testing for the South Africa variant is to start in parts of England, including London, after untraceable cases of coronavirus have been found.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0000
When will lockdown end in England? What are the rules?
All of the UK is under a lockdown to try to bring down the rate of coronavirus and protect the NHS.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 09:12:24 +0000
Two charged after robbery in Wallington
TWO young men have been charged following a robbery in Wallington last week.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 14:17:56 +0000
Manager leaves AFC Wimbledon after defeat to MK Dons
AFC Wimbledon boss Glyn Hodges and his assistant departed the club by mutual consent over the weekend following his side’s 2-0 defeat at home to MK Dons.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 10:03:59 +0000
Man charged over stabbing in Battersea home
A MAN has been charged following a stabbing in Battersea last week.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 08:40:48 +0000
Police appeal after upskirting at South Wimbledon Station
Police have released the image of a man they would like to speak to after an upskirting offence took place at South Wimbledon Station.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 17:15:57 +0000
Woman evicted from Putney home after 50 years
A woman from Putney says she is “heartbroken” after being suddenly evicted from her home of 55 years.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 16:04:52 +0000
Children’s Hospice launches virtual ‘Space Race’
A CHILDREN’s hospice in Hampton is gearing up for an astronomical fundraising mission.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 14:25:17 +0000
Twickenham girl writes book about experiences in COVID-19
A nine-year-old girl has written about the struggles facing children during the pandemic for charity.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 11:47:38 +0000
Supernatural podcast explores Wandsworth's historic haunting
A new audio series is unearthing the disturbing details of a Battersea haunting.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 11:13:57 +0000
New laws you need to be aware of in February 2021
A number of new law changes will come into effect from this month involving laws on vehicle tyres, contracts of employment and pensions.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 13:50:23 +0000
Can you pass the British Citizenship Test? Try this quiz
Think you know what it means to be British? Got a decent grasp of the nation's history and traditions?

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 13:24:00 +0000
How South East Covid variant spread across the UK
The speed with which the first Covid variant to have been identified in the UK has spread across the country can be observed in a new interactive map.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 14:15:00 +0000
Covid: SAGE want people to wear masks outdoors in the UK
SAGE has urged the Government to make people wear face masks outdoors to help combat the highly-infectious Kent coronavirus variant.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Martin Lewis explains change to Tesco and Sainsbury's cards
Martin Lewis has explained the changes to both Tesco's Clubcard and Sainsbury's Nectar Card.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000
Listed: Four developments in Wimbledon for 2021
Wimbledon has entered the new year with a surge in developments across the town.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 16:07:38 +0000
Royal Mail hires extra staff due to post delays in Croydon
Royal Mail has taken on extra staff at its Croydon depot as coronavirus-related staff absences continue to delay postal deliveries.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 13:52:27 +0000
Croydon tram crash driver ‘using sick notes to avoid inquest’
The driver involved in the Croydon tram crash is using “sick notes” to avoid having to “face the music” at an inquest, a lawyer representing the victims’ families said.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Revealed: Latest Covid vaccination figures for London
More than three quarters of a million people in London have received a Covid-19 vaccine as the capital starts to catch up to the rest of England.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 14:41:39 +0000
Sutton dad takes on five-a-day challenge for Rett Syndrome
A father from Sutton is on a mission to help find a cure for a rare neurological syndrome.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 12:30:17 +0000
London Resort's theme park bid for Kent moves a step closer
Plans to build two theme parks just outside Essex have moved a step closer to becoming reality.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 13:02:57 +0000
UK dog owners warned about Alabama Rot disease
Potential cases of the condition known as Alabama Rot have affected dogs in the UK.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 18:30:00 +0000
Covid testing centre opens at Croydon Arena car park
A new walk-through testing centre for people displaying symptoms of Covid-19 coronavirus has opened in Croydon as the borough continues to grapple with high numbers of new cases.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 16:40:41 +0000
Wandsworth and Richmond CEO set for new post in Jersey
The Chief Executive of Wandsworth and Richmond Councils is leaving to become the Interim Chief Executive of The Government of Jersey.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 16:32:59 +0000
Wimbledon artist raises hundreds for mental health charity
A woman from Wimbledon has launched an interactive art platform which brings quirky imaginations to life through audience-artist collaboration.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 13:23:24 +0000
NHS staff invited to get active for free in Sutton
NHS workers are being invited to get active for free once leisure centres reopen in Sutton.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 10:28:05 +0000
Dog loses eye in south London hit-and-run with van
A dog was left with a serious head injury and needed surgery to remove her left eye after she was hit by a van in Lambeth on New Year's Eve.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 10:37:22 +0000
Will it snow in London this weekend? Met Office and BBC weather latest
London is set for flurries of snow this weekend.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 16:56:41 +0000
Fraudster duo who targeted elderly in Surrey jailed
A pair of fraudsters who targeted the vulnerable and elderly in Surrey have been jailed after a probe by Buckinghamshire and Surrey Trading Standards.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 14:18:00 +0000
Michelin Guide gives Petersham Nurseries "green star"
A restaurant and tearoom in Twickenham has won a “gold star” award for sustainable gastronomy.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 13:48:46 +0000
Fifth murder charge over Battersea killing of Flamur Beqiri
A fifth man has been charged with the murder after the killing of Swedish man Flamur Beqiri in Battersea after they were extradited to the UK from Sweden.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 13:11:05 +0000
Appeal after man sexually assaults woman in Leatherhead
There is a public information appeal out after a woman was sexually assaulted in Leatherhead earlier this month (Thursday, January 14).

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 10:57:51 +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.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000
Girls Friendly Society switches to online support
A community group is turning the challenges presented by Covid-19 into an opportunity, by offering fun packed activities for children at home.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 16:10:35 +0000
Putney High Street is one of London's top pollution sites
Putney High Street has been revealed as one of London’s most polluted areas, with illegally high levels of Nitrogen Dioxide.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 15:25:30 +0000
Baked Bean Company benefits from theatre workshops
A theatre company for students with learning difficulties has teamed up with the Old Vic in mental-health boosting workshops.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 11:19:45 +0000
Blind man refused entry on bus for not wearing a face mask
Blind man refused entry on Twickenham bus for not wearing a face mask



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