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Sat, 13 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
New Lidl supermarket set for Kingston
A new Lidl supermarket is set to open in Kingston following an agreement between the supermarket chain and Wickes over a site on London Road, it has been announced.

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
'Romance fraud' is on the rise - how you stay safe when dating online
If you're single and usign Tinder,

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
The best deals coming to Lidl and Aldi this weekend
Here is a rounded-up of some of the best deals you can find.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 14:23:17 +0000
Plan for lifting lockdown will be published on February 22
The roadmap for England to exit lockdown will be published on February 22, despite Government statements leading to concerns to timetable had slipped.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 17:40:40 +0000
Welfare dog gives south west Met team a furry boost
Officers from the Met Police’s south-west team have found an innovative way to release stress.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 17:26:02 +0000
Coronavirus infection rates drop in South West London
Coronavirus infection rates across boroughs in South and West London continued to fall according to the most recent data published by Public Health England (PHE).

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 17:18:48 +0000
Community Cancer Link Worker offers relief in Wandsworth
Information and support are only a phone call away, thanks to a local cancer phone service.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 16:03:54 +0000
Report shows struggle to access NHS services in Richmond
Almost half of all patients in Richmond struggled to access NHS dentistry services between October and November last year according to a new report published by Healthwatch Richmond today (Friday, February 12).

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 15:32:10 +0000
£15m Twickenham Film Studios redevelopment plan unveiled
A historic film studio in Twickenham is set to receive a multi-million-pound upgrade, according to new plans.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 13:28:19 +0000
Shocking footage of animal cruelty in Shepperton
Disturbing footage that appears to show a man abusing two animals in Shepperton on Tuesday (February 9) has prompted a police appeal and intervention from animal welfare services.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 11:57:45 +0000
Older generations share their relationship wisdom
As the UK prepares to celebrate Valentine’s Day under lockdown, residents at a care home have shared their wisdom for sustaining a long and happy relationship.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:56:23 +0000
Alfie Lawton: Police appeal after unexplained Kingston death
Detectives investigating the tragic death of a 15-year-old in New Malden, south west London, on Monday are urging any witnesses to come forward.

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 06:00:00 +0000
Tooting road blocks could be reintroduced
Road blocks could be reintroduced in parts of Tooting near St George’s Hospital, despite being removed after a controversial month-long trial in the summer.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 17:06:47 +0000
Richmond residents urged to become 'Covid-19 Community Champions'
A new campaign aimed at providing simple information about COVID-19 is launching in Richmond upon Thames – and the Council is encouraging residents to take part.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 12:16:52 +0000
Laptops donated to Battersea schools for lockdown learning
30 primary schools in Wandsworth will receive laptops donated by Henley Home’s charity to help breach the "digital divide" in the area during coronavirus.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 11:02:14 +0000
KU School of Art graduate wins Sky Portrait Artist 2020
An alumni from Kingston University's School of Art has spoken about enjoying the creative process after he was named as the winner of the Sky Portrait Artist of the Year 2020 competition.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 09:19:00 +0000
South Norwood terror plot accused filmed in combat hat
A jihadi rapper accused of plotting a terror attack during lockdown filmed himself in a combat-style hat saying: "What, are you talking to me? ... boom!"

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 15:04:42 +0000
Teachers and police to be prioritised for Covid vaccine after over 50s
The body in charge of prioritising the vaccine rollout, the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation, will publish guidance later this month.

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.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 12:09:06 +0000
Lidl issues urgent health warning over food product
The notice to all customers reads: “If you have bought the above mentioned product with the affected Use By Date. We advise you not to eat this."

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 11:25:41 +0000
Farewell Roehampton High Street Post Office
Longstanding owners of a newsagents in Roehampton were met with cheers from customers when they closed-up shop for the final time.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 17:03:28 +0000
Man who died in accident near Surbiton station named
Police have named the man who sadly died after an accident on the railway near Surbiton station on Tuesday (February 9).

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 14:14:26 +0000
Partner of woman stabbed to death in Croydon flat is charged
A man has been charged with the murder of his 30-year-old partner after she was stabbed to death at their Croydon flat in December.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 13:58:46 +0000
Claims of four senior staff suspensions at Croydon Council
Croydon Council has been assuring staff that services will continue as usual, amid circulating claims that four senior members of staff have been suspended.

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 17:16:40 +0000
Two jailed over Carshalton car stop weapons bust
Police have revealed how a complex firearms investigation led to the arrest and conviction of two dangerous criminals in southwest London.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 14:40:31 +0000
Croydon Virtual Barber Chair offers route through lockdown
A new project designed to replicate the environment of barber shops for men in Croydon is helping the social side of getting a trim live on during lockdown.

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 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 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 17:31:44 +0000
Tooting girl fundraises for Wandsworth foodbank
An incredible six-year-old girl from Tooting has raised more than £1,000 for Wandsworth Foodbank by climbing 150 flights of stairs in one day.

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.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 12:20:59 +0000
Attempted murder probe, victim critical after Egham assault
Three men have been arrested and a fourth remains in a critical condition in hospital after an assault in Egham on Tuesday (February 9).

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 11:15:52 +0000
Woman arrested driving wrong way down M25 with wine bottle
A woman has been arrested after road police stopped her driving the wrong way down the M25 near Leatherhead.

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.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:09:44 +0000
Kate Garraway shares heartbreaking update on husband's Covid battle
The Good Morning Britain presenter spoke about her husband, Derek Draper, on Thursday morning’s instalment of the ITV breakfast show.

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.



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