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Thu, 18 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Sutton dad backs petition to support Brain Tumour Research
A dad-of-two is urging the public to sign a petition to help fund vital research into brain tumours.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Campaign for new stage at Croydon venue where Marley played
Live music could soon return to an iconic venue that once hosted the likes of Pink Floyd and Bob Marley.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Luisa Porritt: Apprenticeship hub could help 'lost generation'
Mayoral candidate Luisa Porritt has outlined plans to introduce an apprenticeships hub in London to avoid a “lost generation” of young people.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Beattitude asks women to 'Move for my Mood'
A fitness studio in Earlsfield has launched a 'Move For Your Mood Challenge' to combat lockdown lethargy.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Home Bargains opens new store in Twickenham
Home Bargains has invested £1 million into a new store in Ivybridge Retail Park, Twickenham.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 17:18:40 +0000
Couple celebrates lockdown business anniversary
A couple who launched a business in Raynes Park during the UK's first lockdown are set to celebrate their first birthday next month.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 17:11:47 +0000
HS2 protester at Croydon Crown court after weeks in tunnel
One of the environmental protesters who occupied a self-dug tunnel for weeks in Euston, central London, to protest the HS2 project appeared at Croydon Magistrates' Court yesterday (Tuesday, February 17).

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 15:52:40 +0000
Man robbed on train between Wimbledon and Worcester Park
Police have released CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to following a robbery on-board a train between Wimbledon and Worcester Park on January 31.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 14:29:13 +0000
Arrests in SW London probe into fatal Parsons Green stabbing
Police made three more arrests in 24 hours as they continued with their murder investigating into the death of an 18-year-old from Wandsworth.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 12:55:42 +0000
Council tax rises by a 2.43 per cent in Epsom and Ewell
Council tax will rise by 2.43 per cent in Epsom and Ewell, the borough council (EEBC) have announced after agreeing their 2021/22 budget.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 11:17:51 +0000
Croydon community raises thousands for nurse lost to Covid
The family of a Croydon community nurse who sadly passed away after contracting coronavirus have expressed their gratitude after hundreds of people donated to fundraiser for her funeral.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 10:40:54 +0000
Couple cook over 1000 meals for Merton and Sutton families
A couple who "batch cooked too many meals" has teamed up with the community to continue helping families in Covid-19.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Sutton home care company receives highest CQC rating
Home Instead Sutton has become the first home care provider in the borough to be awarded a Care Quality Commission (CQC) outstanding rating.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Charity slam council for 'booting them out' of Surbiton home
A Kingston mental health charity has hit out at the council for telling them to vacate their premises without any notice or consultation.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 16:54:10 +0000
10 driving offences you've probably never heard of
There are more than hundreds of rules in The Highway Code.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 16:00:54 +0000
Surrey has fewer women behind bars than any other county
Women's rehabilitation schemes for low-level offenders have been praised after it was revealed Surrey has the fewest women in jail per capita of any county in the UK.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 14:31:05 +0000
Prince Philip the Duke of Edinburgh 'unwell in hospital'
Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, has been taken to hospital "as a precaution" after feeling unwell, it has been reported.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 15:04:03 +0000
Richmond's 'Rough Sleeper Recovery Plan'
New measures to reduce the number of rough sleepers in Richmond after lockdown have been set out by the Council.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 12:56:31 +0000
'Powerjam' offers young musicians a chance
A band project is motivating young songwriters to stay creative over lockdown.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 11:21:37 +0000
Campaigner says we should chose when we decide to die
A widow whose husband died painfully is campaigning to change the law on assisted suicide in the UK.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 13:34:37 +0000
The Transport for London jobs currently on offer
Transport for London is currently looking for new staff across London.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 09:43:06 +0000
When will hairdressers reopen in England? - What we know so far
Hairdressers were forced to close once more at the start of the year as part of fresh lockdown restrictions.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 11:11:01 +0000
4 things need to happen before lockdown is lifted, NHS chiefs say
NHS chiefs have set out four key tests that they believe must be passed before Boris Johnson should consider easing lockdown restrictions in England.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
London Mayor Election: Shaun Bailey pledges new Met officers
Shaun Bailey has today unveiled his “Fresh Start Plan” for London and has pledged to put 8,000 new police officers on the streets if he becomes mayor.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Sadiq Khan announces £30 million funding for Met Police
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan today announced an extra £30 million a year to protect Metropolitan Police officer numbers until at least 2025.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 17:45:15 +0000
Croydon teachers 'considered quitting over traffic rules
Teachers working at local schools can now drive through restricted roads in Crystal Palace and South Norwood.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 16:05:00 +0000
Alan Sugar and Jeremy vine support Surbiton Iraq War veteran
An Iraq war veteran is raising thousands of pounds for a charity close to his heart by undertaking a virtual bike ride spanning the distance between London and Brighton.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 15:12:25 +0000
Sutton ex-mayor continues to support young people
An ex-mayor of Sutton is offering to provide funding for community groups who support young people in sport.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 13:58:36 +0000
Epsom benches dedicated to key workers during Covid
Two benches dedicated to NHS and key workers who are helping keep us safe during the coronavirus pandemic have been unveiled in Epsom.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 12:51:31 +0000
Adults receiving care cook meals for Croydon rough sleepers
A group of adults in fulltime care in Croydon showed their solidarity with others in the community recently after cooking meals for the Croydon homeless hub.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 12:31:29 +0000
Which iconic movies and TV series were filmed in Richmond?
From blockbuster films to television dramas, Richmond has been home to many feature films, TV dramas, adverts and documentaries over the years.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 12:13:28 +0000
Sutton ranks in top 10 for outstanding schools
Sutton ranks eighth for the area with the best schools in England, according to a recent survey.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 11:06:00 +0000
Lidl compared to Disneyland on hilarious Facebook thread
The NEW Lidl in Hackbridge opened last week, and for some shoppers, it was everything they expected and more.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Former leader of Croydon Council suspended from Labour Party
The former leader of Croydon Council has been suspended from the Labour Party, along with the former cabinet member for finance.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 17:20:46 +0000
Controversy over closure of Sun Inn Flowers
Residents from Barnes have spoken out after a popular flower stall was shut down last week due to COVID-19 regulations.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 15:05:44 +0000
1.7 million people added to Covid-19 shielding list in England
For some people being added to the list it will now mean they will be prioritised for the Covid-19 vaccine.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:16:21 +0000
Khan to put police officers in schools to tackle violence
Putting police officers in schools when they fully reopen could help prevent a surge in violent crime in the capital, the mayor of London has said.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 10:49:22 +0000
Surrey RPU sting stolen car in 'drug driving' pursuit
Road police in Surrey arrested two men they said tested positive for cocaine after they were stopped in a hair-raising pursuit on Valentine's Day (February 14).

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 12:30:23 +0000
Who will be next to receive the Covid-19 vaccine?
The passing of the 15 million vaccinations mark paves the way for the next phase of the the rollout.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 11:13:42 +0000
Census 2021: ONS to recruit 30,000 new staff - how you can apply
The next census will take part on Sunday 21 March 2021, and the ONS is currently hiring at least 30,000 field staff to help with the operation.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:40:13 +0000
Richmond children's author publishes first novel
A Richmond-based writer is following in the footsteps of her literary grandfather as she publishes her first children’s novel next month.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Barnes Festival hosts virtual 'Pet Parade'
Families can join London's largest children's books and pets party this half term.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Latest vaccination stats for London as target almost hit
Almost 1.5 million people in London have received at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, with the capital just shy of hitting its target.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 17:30:21 +0000
Quarantined passengers near Heathrow to be locked in
Quarantining passengers arriving to Heathrow Airport from so-called 'red-list' countries will be kept behind closed doors but allowed to order takeaways, one hotel near to the South West London airport said.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 16:53:35 +0000
Barnes school girl wins national poetry competition
A nine-year-old girl from Barnes has received plaudits after winning a national poetry competition for her poem describing her experience of lockdown.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 16:51:48 +0000
Popular care home worker dies after contracting coronavirus
A popular care home worker has tragically died from coronavirus, it has been confirmed.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 16:18:32 +0000
Recap as Boris Johnson gives lockdown update at briefing
Prime Minister will lead a Downing Street press briefing on Monday where he is set to talk about the lifting of coronavirus restrictions in England.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 16:35:47 +0000
Richmond ranks fifth in England for outstanding schools
Richmond upon Thames ranks fifth for the area with the best schools in England, according to recent data.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 14:17:38 +0000
Full list of 33 'red list' countries and what you need to know about new UK travel rules
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the system has been operating “smoothly” since it came into force at 4am on Monday.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 12:29:00 +0000
Little Panda Mandarin and Drama school celebrates New Year
A Mandarin school in East Sheen called in the ‘year of the Ox’ with a lively online display.



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