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Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:37:19 +0000
Teenager stabbed to death in fight in south-west London
A teenager has been stabbed to death during a fight near a Tube station in south-west London.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
TfL wants your views: should CCTV be mandatory in taxis?
Transport for London is consulting the public on whether CCTV should be mandatory in all black cabs and private hire vehicles across London, including Uber.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 13:56:48 +0000
Government changes deadline for plan to ease lockdown in England
Downing Street has widened the timeframe for when it plans to announce how lockdown in England will end.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 16:39:02 +0000
Meghan Markle wins High Court privacy claim against Mail on Sunday
The case relates to articles which showed parts of a letter she had written to her father in August 2018.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:25:01 +0000
Boots to fit staff with body cameras to protect them from customer abuse
The move comes after a concerning rise in abuse and assault aimed at retail staff across the nation during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 11:20:40 +0000
Sadiq Khan hits out at Government over new cladding funding
The Mayor of London has said it is “shameful” that some people will still have to pay to have unsafe cladding removed from their buildings despite new funding.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 12:43:41 +0000
'Can you book a summer holiday? - Matt Hancock's update
Mr Hancock said people want certainty over whether it was possible to go away this summer.

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 12:32:21 +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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 17:29:50 +0000
Update: Richmond boy appeals to locals for laptop delivery scheme
A schoolboy campaigning to provide children with laptops is asking the community to lend a hand.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 09:49:17 +0000
Snow showers continue across London on Tuesday
Second day of weather warnings for London as more snow forecast

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 11:37:12 +0000
Pictures: Snow falls across south London
Weather warnings for snow are in place through Wednesday across south London

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 17:39:55 +0000
Blocked drains in Kingston cause property flooding nearby
Blocked drains on Kings Road near Richmond Park brought flooding to at least one home in the area after heavy rains in recent days.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 15:33:10 +0000
Schools may be open during summer holidays
Students and teachers could see two weeks cut from their summer break in an effort to catch up with physical learning.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
UK weather forecast for Storm Darcy - dubbed Beast from the East 2
The Met Office has said heavy snow could cause disruption this week as Storm Darcy batters the UK.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 15:46:14 +0000
Twickenham MP discusses the future of local apprenticeships
Twickenham MP discusses the future of apprenticeships in Richmond

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 12:41:41 +0000
Artists donate colourful paintings to save Park Lane Stables
Two local artists are auctioning their artwork to raise funds for a community horse stables.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:29:45 +0000
RECAP : Updates from Downing Street's Covid press conference
Live updates from the Government's press conference at Downing Street

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 12:42:21 +0000
Covid: Matt Hancock to lead briefing at Downing Street
THE Health Scretayry will lead a press conference today as concerns grow over the South African variant of Covid-19.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 11:50:55 +0000
Storm Darcy brings ice and snow to London
The Met Office issued Amber and Yellow warnings over snow and ice as Storm Darcy, dubbed the 'Beast from the East' hit London with wintry showers and plunging temperatures.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 14:26:28 +0000
Latest Covid infection rates for all South London boroughs
The number of new coronavirus infections are falling across South London as the ongoing lockdown imposed to slow the spread of Covid-19 continues to have an impact.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 00:10:00 +0000
London stabbings: Two dead and 11 injured within 24 hours
Two men in their 20s have died and 11 others have been injured in a series of stabbings across London within 24 hours.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Can I go sledging in lockdown? These are the rules
With heavy snow in parts of the UK, many people will be thinking of stepping out to build a snowman or go sledging.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
London's businesses save billions through business rates scheme
More than 20 per cent of London’s businesses made use of the Government’s business rates holiday during the Covid-19 pandemic, saving a total of £3 billion.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:15:30 +0000
Updates as wave of stabbings in South London continues
Live updates after a man dies and nine others are injured in a single night of stabbings in South London.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 17:06:02 +0000
Snow and freezing temperatures in London for Sunday
There are warnings for some disruptive snowfall as a yellow weather warning has been placed.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 11:20:15 +0000
Man arrested at Heathrow charged with terror offences
A man arrested at Heathrow Airport has been charged with terrorism offences.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 08:30:00 +0000
Vets issue warning to UK dog owners over deadly disease
The warning comes after potential cases of the condition known as Alabama Rot have been discovered in the UK.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Campaign launched for Emergency Services and NHS Cenotaph
A campaign has been launched to fund a London memorial to all NHS and emergency services workers, including those who have risked or lost their lives during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 11:52:26 +0000
Met Office issues cold weather warning for UK
Public Health England and the Met Office have issued a warning to keep warm as a spell of cold weather hits the UK.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 15:50:00 +0000
Covid-19: More than one million people vaccinated in London
London has this week passed the milestone of vaccinating more than one million people against Covid-19.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 10:46:14 +0000
London weather: When Met Office says snow will fall
London is bracing itself for a weekend of severe weather warnings for snow and ice, starting this weekend.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 14:20:00 +0000
Pictures show first vaccines being administered at new Twickenham Stoop hub
The Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) for southwest London has released images of the first vaccines being administered at the Twickenham Stoop.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Former Met Police detective dies of Covid-19
A rugby-loving former Flying Squad detective with the Metropolitan Police who became a London taxi driver has died at the age of 68.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 08:44:47 +0000
Vaccination centre established at Twickenham Stoop
A new vaccination centre has launched at Twickenham Stoop, helping the government stay on track to reach its target of vaccinating 1.5 million people by the middle of February.



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