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Sun, 28 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
When can you stay overnight with family in England? - new guidance explained
People will be able to have greater contact with their friends and family from early March.

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
How England's lockdown roadmap compares to the rest of the UK
There are different plans in place across the devolved nations of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
NHS prescription price hike - how much you’ll have to pay
The hike comes after the price was increased for the previous three years.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Prince Harry reveals why he stepped away from the Royal Family
Prince Harry confirmed he is a fan of The Crown and opened up about his decision to withdraw from royal duties, insisting he “did not walk away”.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 19:23:41 +0000
Life sentence for man who killed Lee Casey in Brixton park
The person found guilty of murdering Lee Casey as he attempted to "selflessly" intervene during a robbery attempt in Brixton has been sentenced to life in prison.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 16:15:29 +0000
Covid-19 deaths in South West London mapped by postcode
As the country and the rest of the world continues to battle the coronavirus pandemic, the UK's Office of National Statistics (ONS) have produced an interactive map that charts the number of people who have sadly died as a result of contracting th...

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 13:25:48 +0000
Smoke alarm warning after five saved in Croydon flat fire
Five people narrowly avoided calamity after smoke alarms alerted them to a fire at their home in Croydon on Wednesday (February 24).

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 10:38:03 +0000
Lockdown: Shop owner celebrates new life in turbulent year
Despite being forced to close his doors with himself and staff classed as self-employed, this owner found his lockdown silver lining as he welcomed his precious new-born daughter into the world.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 17:40:04 +0000
Protestors occupy York Gardens tree for fifth day
Determined protestors have spent their fifth day camped out in a 100-year-old tree in Battersea amid dwindling supplies.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 17:39:54 +0000
Croydon artist wins Samsung Spotlight with short film
A spoken word artist from Croydon has been crowned won of three winners in Samsung Electronic's 'Spotlight' competition.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 18:51:57 +0000
Merton announce permit charges to stop 'polluting vehicles'
Drivers face charges of up to £690 a year to park their vehicles on the street outside their homes in areas within Merton.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 16:40:35 +0000
Fight against Covid with junior doctor at Epsom-St Helier
Ever wondered what it is like to be a frontline worker? Our new weekly feature explores just that.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 14:25:33 +0000
Sutton man charged after early morning raid
A 37-year-old man has been charged after a police raid took place in Sutton yesterday morning.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 12:57:24 +0000
South London musical duo find TikTok fame with lockdown song
Two musical best pals wrote a hilarious song - which perfectly summarises the PM’s lockdown ‘roadmap’ in just 60 seconds.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 11:55:43 +0000
Matt Hancock press conference - 5 things he could say
The Health Secretary is expected to confirm when younger age groups can expect to receive their jab, starting with under 50s.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 12:26:11 +0000
Deadly dog disease hits Richmond and Wimbledon
DOG owners have been issued a warning after a deadly illness has been detected in Richmond and Wimbledon.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 11:47:01 +0000
People over 40 are next in line for the Covid vaccine
The JCVI said that targeting occupational groups (such as teachers) would have been more complex to deliver and may slow down the vaccine programme.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 11:29:18 +0000
Surge testing launches in Wimbledon Park amid covid variant
Enhanced testing launched in Wimbledon Park this morning to track the South African variant of Covid-19.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 10:50:21 +0000
Council tax set to rise as Sadiq Khan's GLA budget is passed
Sadiq Khan’s GLA budget for 2021/22 has been approved in the London Assembly – despite more members voting against it than supporting it.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 10:44:51 +0000
Park Lane Stables workers receive invite from the Queen
Relieved riders from a stables in Teddington will be celebrating their recent success in royal style.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 10:13:52 +0000
London bus strikes: Which routes are affected next week
TfL has issued updated travel advice ahead of planned strike action by bus drivers next week.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 13:32:24 +0000
The Queen calls on Brits to 'think about others' and get Covid jab
The head of state, who received her jab in January, said she understood that people who have never had a vaccine would find it “difficult”

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 16:24:56 +0000
RECAP: Matt Hancock gives Covid vaccine update
Hello, we'll be bringing you live updates from Downing Street where Matt Hancock is set to make further announcements about the rollout of the Covid vaccine.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000
When can we stop wearing masks? Review to take place in UK
Face masks have become a normal part of life during the Covid pandemic - but when can we stop wearing them?

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 15:44:47 +0000
Body found in river at West Molesey
The body of a man has been recovered from the River Mole in West Molesey, Surrey Police confirmed earlier today (Thursday, February 25).

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 17:28:44 +0000
NHS map of vaccination sites in Surrey
NHS authorities in Surrey have released a map of all locations currently administering vaccinations against the Covid-19 virus in the county.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 14:01:05 +0000
Crane halts trains after crashing into Carshalton bridge
A crane crashed into a railway bridge in Carshalton this morning (Thursday, February 25) halting trains and forcing an emergency services response.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 18:23:37 +0000
Road map: Salon director speaks out for non-essential retail
A salon owner says he hasn't been able to pay himself in response to the coronavirus crisis.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 16:45:15 +0000
Man arrested over series of eight knifepoint robberies
A 45-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a series of knifepoint robberies across west London.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 16:07:49 +0000
Education: Laptops delivered to children in Sutton
Sutton Council and schools have distributed 1,500 laptops to children from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 16:04:42 +0000
Covid recovery plan would see everyone receive £150 in vouchers
The £9bn high street recovery plan has been sent to Rishi Sunak for consideration.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 15:49:00 +0000
Brand new Lidl stores in Putney, Tooting and Richmond
Lidl GB has unveiled “a hat trick” of new supermarket openings today (Feb 25) in southwest London.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 14:38:29 +0000
FOMO Director Robert Wilson speaks out on lack of diversity
A director of a top south London-based modelling management agency says the industry still has a long way to go when it comes to diversity.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 13:18:36 +0000
Areas in SW London where KFC wants to open new restaurants
Several new restaurants in southwest London and north Surrey feature on a list of areas where fast food chain KFC plans to expand.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 11:47:27 +0000
London falling behind on housing targets for older people
London is not doing enough to meet the housing needs of older people, a new report from a leading think-tank has found.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 10:51:48 +0000
Boris Johnson hints at cheaper pints when pubs reopen
Boris Johnson was asked about the idea of cutting tax on alcohol served in pubs and adding it onto supermarket alcohol instead.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 10:44:09 +0000
This is how much Croydon council tax is set to go up by
The average household in Croydon will pay £2 a week more in council tax in 2021/22.

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...



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