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Thu, 11 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Polka Theatre launches free wellbeing workshops for schools
Polka theatre may be closed but that hasn’t stopped their efforts to provide vital resources to children during the pandemic.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 08:18:02 +0000
Met officer questioned over suspected Sarah Everard murder
Police are continuing to question a serving officer on suspicion of the murder of Sarah Everard after human remains were discovered last night.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Farthing Downs in Croydon offers 'oasis of calm'
Right on the border of Croydon sits the stunning South London Downs, an oasis of calm with views of the city 18, miles away.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 21:22:00 +0000
Sarah Everard: Human remains found in Kent wood
A body has been found in the search for missing Sarah Everard after a police officer was arrested on suspicion of her murder

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 15:43:24 +0000
Sarah Everard: Officer arrested on suspicion of murder
A serving police officer detained in relation to the disappearance of Sarah Everard has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 12:20:00 +0000
Sarah Everard: Women share tips amid safety concerns
A week after the disappearance of 33-year-old marketing executive Sarah Everard, women from Lambeth and Clapham are on high alert.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 11:23:23 +0000
RECAP: Murder arrest in Sarah Everard case
Police are continuing the search for Sarah Everard, missing from the Clapham area, as a Metropolitan police officer is arrested in connection with the case

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 15:11:12 +0000
Vaccine minister pledges 'bumper weeks ahead' for London
The vaccine minister has promised a significant 'step change' in the number of Covid doses rolled out in London following concerns raised by local MPs.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 17:31:30 +0000
South London restaurant offers 24-carat burger for £125
A new burger restaurant in Tolworth are offering the "Ferrari" of patties to customers who can afford it in the form of a burger coated in 24-carat gold.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 16:34:54 +0000
Which London boroughs are likely to stub out cigarettes?
On National No Smoking Day 2021, research has revealed that England will only hit its ‘Smoke-free’ target by 2051.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 12:54:30 +0000
Catalytic converter thefts up, where does your borough rank?
Thefts of catalytic converters from cars increased by half in London between 2019 and 2020, new figures have shown.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 11:13:46 +0000
Sarah Everard: Police search Kent home and woodland
Detectives investigating the disappearance of Sarah Everard are searching a home and woodland in Kent following the arrest of a serving Metropolitan Police officer.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 08:59:49 +0000
Sarah Everard: Met Police 'disturbed' after officer arrested
Senior police say they have been left shocked and disturbed after the arrest of a serving officer in connection with the disappearance of Sarah Everard in south London last week.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 17:30:17 +0000
Merton Police appeal to find missing teen
Merton Police have issued an appeal to help find a missing teenager.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 12:50:00 +0000
Wimbledon boy, 2, makes strides after life-changing surgery
Parents of a heroic 2-year-old speak on his ongoing battle and triumph with a rare condition – which affects babies’ skull growth in the womb.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 18:10:48 +0000
South Africa Covid variant confirmed in two Wandsworth wards
Extra coronavirus testing is being rolled out in two parts of Wandsworth after cases of the South African Covid variant were confirmed.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 17:04:37 +0000
Siobhain McDonagh addresses divide in Merton healthcare
"How can it be right that the two new vaccination centres coming to Merton will be in Wimbledon?, " Questioned Siobhain Mcdonagh in a debate in Westminster on Tuesday.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 16:10:00 +0000
Sarah Everard's uncle speaks out on ongoing investigation
The uncle of missing woman Sarah Everard has spoken of his disbelief at the arrest of a serving Metropolitan Police officer in connection with her disappearance.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 15:36:31 +0000
Appeal after Tadworth man dies from asbestos-linked cancer
The family of a man who died after contracting a form of cancer linked to asbestos exposure are appealing for answers into his death.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 14:44:26 +0000
Sutton taxpayers spend up to £300 thousand to fix potholes
SUTTON ranks in the top 25 in the UK for highest spending on pothole repairs - coming in at £300,006.00.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:01:43 +0000
Kingston Eco-op Covid relief appeal amid pandemic impact
A Kingston-based charity who provide learning services for vulnerable and disabled adults in the community have launched a Covid relief appeal to mitigate the impact of ongoing pandemic.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 08:38:42 +0000
Met Police officer arrested over Sarah Everard disappearance
A Metropolitan Police officer has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of Sarah Everard in south London last week.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 10:54:03 +0000
Second motorcyclist dies of injuries from Laleham crash
A second person has died after a fatal crash involving a motorbike and car in Laleham last month.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Roadmap: Sutton care home residents pictured with loved ones
Care home residents in Sutton have been able to hold the hands of a loved one for the first time in months as visits started to resume this week.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Putney parents call time on dangerous air pollution levels
Nearly 50,000 primary school children in London are being exposed to dangerous pollution, a study has revealed.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 18:51:06 +0000
Sarah Everard: Block of flats in Clapham cordoned off
Police officers searching for a missing woman in south London have put up a cordon outside a block of flats near to where she was last seen.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 13:09:29 +0000
Controversial Ewell development nears completion
A controversial housing and office development on the site of a former school playing field is set to open its doors in the coming days.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Door to door testing now underway in Croydon after Brazilian variant found
Door to door coronavirus testing is now underway in two Croydon neighbourhoods following the discovery of the new Brazilian variant.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 13:45:17 +0000
Family mark mum-of-two's birthday after fatal hit and run
The family of a ‘wonderful’ mother-of-two are set to mark what would have been her 22nd birthday with a fundraising walk.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 09:04:53 +0000
Met police appeal for witnesses after Lambeth shooting
Detectives are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a teenager was shot in Lambeth.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 17:18:41 +0000
Church goers make huge donation to Kingston Hospital
Church goers from the London Full Gospel Church in Raynes Park donated £30,000 to the Kingston Hospital charity recently after praising their care and efforts given to the community.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 17:49:31 +0000
Elliot Colburn calls for ban on LGBT+ conversion therapy
Elliot Colburn has backed petitioners' calls for 'conversion therapy' to be banned as campaigners acuse the government of not moving quickly enough to take action.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 16:47:17 +0000
Council release funding breakdown for covid recovery
Sutton Council has has allocated funding of almost £64million to help businesses throughout Covid-19.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 16:27:28 +0000
Young people joined by Croydon mayor for IWD 2021
Women and young girls from Croydon quizzed the mayor on a number of issues during a special zoom conference on International Women's Day yesterday (March 8).

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 15:06:44 +0000
Water repairs causes partial closure at Rosehill roundabout
Residents have raised their concerns about traffic disruption following a partial closure to Rosehill roundabout from today (March 09).

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 14:19:53 +0000
Royal Parks to maintain traffic measures after consultation
Measures to reduce cut-through traffic in the Royal Parks will be maintained for another year, after support from the general public.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 12:30:03 +0000
Pop-up bike hub set to launch in Colliers Wood
Residents are being encouraged to sign up to a new scheme - which offers a free temporary bike hire in Merton.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 11:20:08 +0000
Woman hit by car dies in Chertsey
A woman pedestrian has sadly died after she was struck and fatally injured by a car in Chertsey this morning (Tuesday, March 9).

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 11:10:33 +0000
Chris Whitty predicts surge in Covid as lockdown is eased
England’s chief medical officer says the country could see a surge in Covid-19 as lockdown restrictions are eased.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 11:10:24 +0000
Two men charged with murder of Ralph Gibson in Putney
Two men have been charged with the murder of Ralph Gibson in Putney.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 10:30:41 +0000
Second arrest after death of Croydon's Tai Jordan O’Donnell
The first image of the Croydon man stabbed to death last Wednesday (March 3) has been published by the Met Police as they announced a second arrest in the case.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 09:13:23 +0000
Met Police 'open minded' over missing Sarah Everdard
Police searching for the missing Sarah Everard remain "open minded as to all possibilities" over her disappearance.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Coronavirus: St Georges launch vaccine campaign
St George’s Hospital has launched a new campaign to encourage staff to get their Covid-19 vaccine.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Wallington man wins Volvo after visit to Kwik Fit
A Wallington man who went to a garage for a tyre change ended up with more than new rubber - he won a brand new car.



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