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Thu, 11 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Royal Mail give update on areas affected by Covid delays
Royal Mail has listed the areas in the UK suffering from postal delays due to Covid.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 08:29:24 +0000
'Traumatised': Croydon stab victim named as Lavaun Witter
A 22-year-old who was stabbed to death in Croydon on Friday night as a wave of violence swept across south London has been named as Lavaun Witter.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Croydon taxpayer could foot bill for Fairfield Halls
The multi-million cost of refurbishing Fairfield Halls is set to fall to Croydon taxpayers as the authority looks to wind down council-owned developer Brick by Brick.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Small businesses offered advertising on TV shopping channel
A Wandsworth-based TV shopping channel is offering businesses a ‘financial lifeline’ through a new advertising scheme.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 15:31:04 +0000
New film sheds light on South London gangs and grooming
A new documentary is helping shed light on gangs and grooming in South London and the impact on young women and girls in the area.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 13:43:37 +0000
Boy found in New Malden park pronounced dead
A teenage boy has sadly been pronounced dead after he was found in Green Lane Recreation Ground in New Malden on Monday evening (February 8).

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 09:45:00 +0000
When will lockdown end in England? Matt Hancock gives latest
All of the UK is under a lockdown to try to bring down the rate of coronavirus and protect the NHS.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 18:17:10 +0000
Hospital U-turns parking fee after Piers Morgan slams trust
St Helier and Epsom Trust are to reverse their decision to charge staff for parking after being blasted by Piers Morgan.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:32:19 +0000
Flood alert in Kingston in wake of Storm Darcy
Kingston town centre faces a flood alert this evening (Wednesday, February 10) as the snowfall brought by Storm Darcy combines with high tides on the River Thames.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:08:26 +0000
Controversial Sutton LTN barriers to be removed
Residents are celebrating as planters blocking off roads to through traffic are set to be removed across Sutton.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 14:24:23 +0000
Khan suggests £500m VED 'raid' to replace boundary charge
Sadiq Khan and leaders from all five of the London Assembly's political parties have urged the transport secretary to allow Transport for London (TfL) to retain the £500m it raises every year in Vehicle Excise Duty (VED).

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 12:35:40 +0000
Hospital staff 'on edge' with concerns for mental health
Hospital staff on the frontline have described how there is “very little joy” in the job during the second wave, with managers concerned over the long-term mental health impact on employees.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 12:32:21 +0000
New Covid-19 symptoms revealed -what to look out for
More than one million people were subject to swab tests and questionnaires as part of Imperial College London’s REACT study.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 09:07:55 +0000
Met Police: Croydon man jailed for knife and heroin offences
A 22-year-old man from Croydon has been jailed for a number of offences after being caught with a 30cm knife and a box of heroin.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 08:40:42 +0000
Teen charged with 2017 murder of Kyall Parnell in Lambeth
A teenager has been charged with the murder of a 17-year-old in Lambeth on New Year's Day in 2017.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 08:12:08 +0000
'Lessons must be learned' after Surbiton train death
Ministers and union bosses say "lessons must be learned" after a man was hit by a train and died while working on a railway track in south-west London.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
How Worcester Park businesses are helping people in lockdown
Lockdown hasn't stopped these companies from helping others in need...

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 17:37:51 +0000
Six kilos of heroin found in Croydon as two arrested
Two men were arrested and six kilos of heroin were found after a traffic stop in West Norwood yesterday (February 9).

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 17:10:54 +0000
Merton praise community response to SA variant
The Leader of Merton Council has paid tribute to the “unbelievable” efforts of staff and volunteers following the successful operation of Merton's enhanced testing site.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 13:18:33 +0000
Lidl set to open in Hackbridge
Lidl has announced it will be opening a new branch in Hackbridge this week.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 11:35:52 +0000
Man racially abuses Epsom Co-op worker over two nights
A man racially abused an Co-op worker in Epsom on two consecutive nights last month, it has emerged.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 08:24:41 +0000
Croydon nurse who inspired NHS family dies with Covid-19
A south London nurse who died with Covid-19 managed to inspire almost her entire family to work for the NHS, her son has said.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Kingston music teacher speaks of struggles during Covid
A Kingston music teacher who lost a quarter of his income during the first lockdown has spoken out about the difficulties of running his business during the pandemic.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 11:43:59 +0000
Universal Credit is increasing in April - but by how much?
The rise in benefits will increase the revenue of millions of low-income households.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 15:32:58 +0000
Captain Tom Moore's family thank the nation and pay tribute to an 'amazing man'
“It’s the little noises and habits of people close to you that suddenly become deafening in their absence.”

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 15:11:36 +0000
Scale of Stag Brewery compared in 3D visuals
New 3D images have been created to compare development proposals of the Stag Brewery site.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 12:59:42 +0000
Couple alarmed after finding '80mm metal wire' in dog food
A couple has spoken out after finding a “potentially life-threatening” wire in a packet of dog food they bought from a leading Richmond brand.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:32:22 +0000
RECAP: Updates as Boris Johnson leads coronavirus briefing
Good evening and thank you for joining us. We'll be bringing you live updates from tonight's coronavirus briefing from Downing Street, which is being led by Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 14:16:50 +0000
Boris Johnson press conference - 5 things he could say
Chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance will join Boris Johnson at the Downing Street press conference at 5pm, No 10 has said.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 20:14:08 +0000
Surge testing in Lambeth after South African variant found
Extra coronavirus testing will be carried out in areas of south London after a case of the South African variant was discovered.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:41:11 +0000
Popular New Addington boxing coach dies of coronavirus
Mourners are expected to line the streets of New Addington to bid farewell to a pillar of their community.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 14:50:25 +0000
Person dies after being 'struck by train' near Surbiton
A person has reportedly been struck by a train between Surbiton and Weybridge stations, bringing cancellations to lines in the area.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 09:15:00 +0000
When will lockdown end? Dates for schools, shops and pubs
England has been in its third full lockdown for a month - but when will it end and what are the key dates?

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 16:20:00 +0000
Roehampton shop shut by police after drugs and weapons found
A Roehampton corner shop has been closed by the police after more than £35,000 of drugs, weapons and stolen items were seized last year.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 15:48:22 +0000
South London brothers raffle off two-bed property for £2
THREE brothers are raffling off a two-bedroom property, with a private balcony for just £2 per ticket.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 13:44:28 +0000
The Wallington woman who 'refused to quit'
A woman speaks on how she found her strength after her mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and Vascular dementia.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 08:25:05 +0000
Met Office: South London snow & ice warnings still in place
Snow and ice warnings remain in place for most of England and Scotland as the effects of Storm Darcy continue to cause traffic delays, hazards and rare white scenes across south London.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Riverside Radio discovers people #BehindtheBadge
Police offers in south west London get candid in a new radio series called Behind the Badge.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:41:18 +0000
Tributes to Croydon refugee centre worker lost to Covid
Tributes have been paid to a selfless charity worker who could say hello in more than 40 languages and would collect donations for refugees on his days off.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 16:15:35 +0000
Man charged after deer injures child in Bushy Park
A man has been charged under Royal Parks regulations after his dog chased a deer that later injured a child in Bushy Park last month.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 13:55:01 +0000
Snow causes six-vehicle crash near Headley
Authorities are warning road users of hazardous conditions amid the weather brought by Storm Darcy after a multi-vehicle crash in Headley earlier today (Tuesday, January 9).

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 11:47:17 +0000
Covid-19 'not from a lab' as WHO calls for research into frozen foods
A team of researchers recommended future studies including a direct spillover from animals to humans and research into frozen foods.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 11:33:11 +0000
Five guns found in Croydon man's kitchen and bedroom
A man has been taken into custody after police found five guns in the kitchen and bedroom of a house in Croydon yesterday (Monday, February 8).

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
From cabin crew to Croydon nurse during coronavirus
Losing a cabin crew job after just two flights, an Oxford engineering student joined the fight against coronavirus at Croydon University Hospital last March.



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