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Thu, 25 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0000
Family in mouldy flat with ‘drug addicts around’
A mother who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder says her family has been forced to live with mould whilst dealing with drug addicts on their doorstep.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Woman's experience of homelessness in south London amid Covid
“You don’t feel the cold until about two o’clock in the morning, that’s when it’ll be icy cold,” says Ifama Mawusi Abimbola, who was forced to sleep outside on the streets of South London on two occasions during the coronavirus pandemi...

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 10:58:00 +0000
South London: 1 in 5 live with 'long-term health conditions'
One in five people south of the river in London is living with several long-term health conditions, scientists have warned.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 18:09:25 +0000
Ex-Croydon youth worker on grooming and girls in gangs
Following a spate of stabbings in Croydon and across South London in recent weeks, the persistence of violence and gangs in the region has again been placed at the forefront of the discourse.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 16:25:20 +0000
Man jailed over fatal Whyteleafe hit and run
The family of a man who died after he was struck by a car in a fatal hit and run incident in Whyteleafe last year have expressed their "concern and surprise" at the sentence for the driver who was involved.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 14:27:11 +0000
Croydon start-up hopes to challenge food delivery giants
A pair of Dads from Croydon are planning to take on the giants of the food delivery industry with their very own borough-specific company.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 17:31:20 +0000
Councillor fears for small independents amid road map
The government must give more financial support if venues cannot open indoors before May 17, says Merton Councillor Paul Kohler.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 15:16:28 +0000
Postwoman warns public after suffering incurable disease
A Carshalton postwoman who was diagnosed with an incurable and painful condition is urging more people to recognise the signs of the disease.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 13:03:46 +0000
You could be entitled to £500 if your child has to self-isolate when schools return
The Department for Education has said attendance for all pupils will be mandatory when schools reopen to more children from March 8.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 12:29:00 +0000
New Play Road at St Richard's CE Primary School
A school in Richmond has revamped their playground so pupils can practise their scooting and cycling skills in a safe way.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 12:21:04 +0000
Summer catch-up schools planned for students in England
Secondary schools will be asked to deliver summer schools as part of the government’s multimillion-pound catch-up programme for children in England.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 10:39:20 +0000
Earlsfield 'no left turn’ sign amounted to issuing of 300k fines
A controversial road rule implemented last summer in Earlsfield amounted to amounted to the issuing of 300k fines, a recent enquiry has revealed.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 11:02:22 +0000
Merton Police appeal to find missing teen
Police have issued an appeal to help locate a missing 15-year-old boy.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 09:39:00 +0000
Appeal to identify burglars in Richmond and Putney
Police are looking to identify three men in connection with burglaries in Richmond and Wandsworth which are believed to be linked.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 09:37:36 +0000
Appeal to identify burglars in Richmond and Putney
Police are looking to identify three men in connection with burglaries in Richmond and Wandsworth which are believed to be linked.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Sutton Council launches training initiative for next generation
Sutton is recruiting for their next generation of social workers through their social work programme.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
What London bus routes are affected by the TFL strikes?
London bus passengers are facing disruption this week because of a strike by drivers.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 12:40:47 +0000
Matt Ratana: Alleged killer in hospital with Covid-19
THE MAN suspected of shooting dead police sergeant Matt Ratana has been hospitalised with coronavirus, it has been reported.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Home care company receives highest CQC rating
Home Instead Wimbledon and Kingston have received three CQC outstanding ratings in a row.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000
10 maintenance tips for your car during lockdown
National lockdowns enforced throughout the coronavirus pandemic have inevitably meant less people getting in their car and driving on the roads.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 16:45:00 +0000
When are the UK Bank Holidays in 2021? Lockdown rules revealed
There are seven upcoming Bank Holiday left in 2021. Here we look at what Covid lockdown rules will be in place across England.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 19:52:12 +0000
Cause of South London boy's death unknown after post mortem
The circumstances surrounding the death of a 15-year-old boy in South London are still being reviewed after a post-mortem examination failed to explain how he died.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 18:36:50 +0000
Arrests expose persistence of modern slavery in London
Arrests made by police in several London boroughs have shone a light on the ongoing existence of modern slavery in London.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 10:35:22 +0000
South African coronavirus variant confirmed in New Addington
Residents in New Addington are being urged to take a coronavirus test due to a confirmed case of the South African variant within the area of Croydon

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 17:21:47 +0000
Clare Balding features in film on the trees of Richmond Park
The trees of Richmond Park are the subject of a new informative film starring renowned sports broadcaster Clare Balding.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 16:26:00 +0000
Richmond ranks high in London for early years development
One in 10 two year olds in Richmond were behind on developing key life skills last year, figures suggest.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 15:25:22 +0000
Love Wimbledon Market to return next week
Love Wimbledon’s Market on The Piazza will return next weekend.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 14:05:24 +0000
Police raid lockdown-breaking party at Croydon barber shop
At least 22 people are facing fines for breaching Covid lockdown regulations after police broke up a party at a barber shop in Croydon last week.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 13:30:39 +0000
Bus drivers slam RATP Group as strike hits Tolworth
Bus drivers with trade union Unite have slammed parent company RATP Group over new contracts and pay cuts they say are being forced through amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 15:56:43 +0000
Prince Philip to remain in hospital for 'several days', Buckingham Palace confirm
The Duke is not expected to leave hospital for several days, Buckingham Palace said.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 10:56:16 +0000
Protesters ‘occupy’ York Gardens tree to prevent felling
‘Tree protectors’ have climbed into a 100-year-old tree in York Gardens and are camping out to save it from being cut down.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 16:18:13 +0000
Work begins on cycle route at Wandsworth Town Centre
Construction work has started on a new 4.7km cycle route in south-west London, which will make cycling easier between Wandsworth Town Centre and Chelsea Bridge.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 16:38:45 +0000
Family fundraise for Twickenham COVID-19 victim
A family from Twickenham are fundraising to build a mosque in honour of their 58-year-old relative who passed away from COVID-19.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 13:14:04 +0000
Putney family fundraises for lifesaving medical treatment
The family of a 3-year-old boy are appealing to fellow Wandsworth residents to help with their son’s vital stem-cell treatment in Thailand.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 09:46:52 +0000
London Fire Brigade chief addresses bullying after inquest
The head of London Fire Brigade has spoken out against bullying after an inquest heard how a "singled out" young black firefighter tragically took his own life.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 13:35:04 +0000
Matt Hancock and Piers Morgan rage during fiery GMB clash
Tensions were high on Good Morning Britain as Piers Morgan and Matt Hancock clashed on Tuesday morning's show.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:38:19 +0000
Wimbledon ‘to give people hope’, says Sadiq Khan
Euro 2020 and Wimbledon could be the “catalysts to give people hope” during an “exciting” post-lockdown summer, according to Sadiq Khan.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 15:43:31 +0000
Covid: When every lockdown rule is set to lift in England
All schools in England will reopen on March 8.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 15:42:31 +0000
Pictures show Beddington playground 'packed' on weekend
Pictures show how people made the most of the milder weather over the weekend with high numbers pictured at Beddington Park.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:13:00 +0000
Recap as Boris Johnson sets the way out of lockdown
Stay with us throughout the day for updates as Boris Johnson sets out his road map out of lockdown for England.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 11:34:53 +0000
Council launches programme to tackle domestic abuse
Sutton Council has launched a programme to work with perpetrators of domestic abuse.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 13:54:33 +0000
Wimbledon Labour party donate to laptop project
Dons Local Action Group has received thousands of pounds to help bridge the gap between the digital divide.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 17:37:19 +0000
British Gas workers strike on Clapham Common
British Gas engineers across south west London are on their twenty-second day of strike action, picketing on Clapham Common against controversial plans to 'fire and rehire' them.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 15:13:28 +0000
Coronavirus case numbers continue to decline in Richmond
Richmond currently has the lowest coronavirus infection rate in southwest London, according to government figures.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 15:12:25 +0000
Teddington Lock's 'celebrity seal' saved and set free
A South London famous seal was saved last weekend, after swimming in the River Thames with a fishing hook lodged in its mouth for nearly a week.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 13:58:06 +0000
New coronavirus cases continue to fall across southwest London
The number of new coronavirus infections across southwest London has continued to fall in every borough.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 12:22:40 +0000
Boris Johnson's road map 'leaked' ahead of press conference - key details
People will be eager to hear Boris Johnson’s plans to end lockdown in England as details started to emerge late on Sunday night.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 12:07:16 +0000
Everything you need to know about 2021 Surrey elections
From bringing your own pen to having a marshalled one-way system, local elections will look a little different this year.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 12:18:28 +0000
TfL: New Oyster card change coming next month in London
Transport for London's drive for contactless travel has led to a small change in Oyster cards coming next month.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 11:33:47 +0000
Model Kate Moss says it hard growing up in Croydon
Kate Moss has admitted it "wasn't easy" growing up in Croydon.



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