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Sat, 27 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
This is how much you will need to pay for Covid tests with major UK airlines
Many airlines are now offering Covid-19 tests as part of their booking process, for an additional cost, including British Airways and TUI.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 07:18:25 +0000
NHS team up with partners to deliver vaccine in Banstead
Members of the traveller community in Banstead have received their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine following a joint initiative.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 20:16:22 +0000
London police warn over online child abuse after arrests
The Metropolitan Police in London are warning Londoners over the risks of online child abuse after making dozens of arrests linked to the crime earlier this month.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 18:26:16 +0000
Mum of epileptic woman calls for medicinal cannabis on NHS
The parents of a daughter with severe epilepsy staged a protest outside Downing Street today (Friday, March 26) to demand a way to access medicinal cannabis on the NHS.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 16:39:32 +0000
Richmond Council among those objecting to Eden Campus plans
Richmond Council has objected to plans for the Eden Campus development in Kingston’s town centre.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 16:38:38 +0000
Top 10 things to do in London's Royal Parks this spring
London's Royal Parks host a huge range of activities in their beautiful and varied grounds every spring across the capital.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 15:00:52 +0000
Lead scientist at Epsom-St Helier speaks on career path
Ever wondered what it is like to be a frontline health worker? Our new weekly feature explores just that.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 13:44:48 +0000
Brazilian drug dealers jailed over £3 million chemsex racket
Six people have been jailed after a police operation uncovered one of London's largest ever 'chemsex' drug dealing rackets.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 12:37:00 +0000
3 ways you can get a 'freedom pass' for the pub on April 12
The Government is poised to reveal plans next month and Brits could have three ways of getting a “freedom pass” for the pub.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
London Mayor TV debate criticised for excluding candidates
A televised debate on the London mayoral election has been criticised for failing to include all the candidates in the race.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Data shows worst chicken shops by hygiene rating in London
A new data study examining the hygiene ratings of chicken shops in every London borough has mapped your chances of getting hygienic food (or not) when choosing one of London's most popular take away meals.

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 17:09:39 +0000
Person dies after being hit by train at Weybridge station
A person has sadly died after they were reportedly hit by a train at Weybridge station this afternoon (Thursday, March 25).

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 11:21:45 +0000
Met Police: Sarah Everard's cause of death still unknown
Police still do not know the cause of Sarah Everard's death, with no results from the second post-mortem emerging.

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 15:48:43 +0000
Top 50 things Brits won't take for granted after lockdown
A new study has shed light on what Brits and Londoners in particular are most looking forward to and won't take for granted if and when Covid lockdown measures are eased later this year.

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 14:08:29 +0000
Cambridge Road Estate: Life under lockdown and Covid-19
The coronavirus pandemic has shed a light on inequality in Britain.

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 13:31:08 +0000
Man caught leaning out of car window while filming in Surrey
Footage has emerged of the moment road police caught a man found filming a nearby car while leaning dangerously out of the open window of their vehicle.

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 13:19:45 +0000
Full list of Santander branches to close in South London
Santander has said it expects to find roles for a significant number of staff affected by the changes.

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Londoners hit hardest by unemployment as rate set to rise
Londoners have been hit hardest by the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, with unemployment predicted to rise.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:45:50 +0000
Rise in Covid vaccine queue jumpers in south London
A rising number of queue-jumpers are posing as care or health workers to get their Covid-19 vaccine, with 'dozens' being turned away at several centres in south London.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 10:13:22 +0000
Viper Rooms in Kingston announce closure amid Covid-19
Viper Rooms in Kingston has announced it will not reopen after the pandemic following a challenging year for entertainment.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 17:33:03 +0000
Fatal Banstead fire prompts calls for U-turn on brigade cuts
Concerns have been raised about the impact of cutbacks to Surrey’s fire and rescue service after a fatal fire in Banstead last week.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 17:11:41 +0000
Best places to see the cherry blossoms in London 2021
With the arrival of spring in the UK, London's myriad cherry trees are starting to blossom again.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 15:42:19 +0000
Epsom-St Helier marks one-year since the first lockdown
Epsom and St Helier hospitals lit up in remembrance of the lives lost in the past year as thousands reflected on the anniversary of the first national lockdown.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 15:04:39 +0000
Man dies in London after being restrained by police
A man has died after he was restrained by police officers at a London home, the Met Police have confirmed.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 13:23:42 +0000
E-fit of indecent assault suspect at Sarah Everard's vigil
Police have released an e-fit image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with an indecent exposure on Clapham Common.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 13:13:00 +0000
Surge in vehicle crime at south London hospitals - report
There has been a surge in the number of reported vehicle crimes at or near to two major south London Hospitals during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new study.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:45:40 +0000
Dog owner apologises for death of Freddie the seal
The owner whose dog mauled Freddie Mercury, west London’s celebrity seal, has spoken out for the first time since the attack.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:02:15 +0000
Met Police accused banning London protest after Everard vigil
Britain’s biggest police force has been accused of enforcing a blanket ban on protest amid the fallout after the handling of the Sarah Everard vigil.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
The lockdown rules changing from next week - what you can do
From 29 March 2021, the following lockdown restrictions are set to ease in England.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 19:14:24 +0000
Arrest in south west London raid linked to explosive, terror
A 53-year-old man has been arrested in south west London, suspected of possessing explosive material and terror offences.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 17:44:38 +0000
London remembers a year of coronavirus - in pictures
London marked a year since the first national lockdown in response to the Covid-19 pandemic today (March 23, 2021).

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 16:45:48 +0000
Holidays abroad banned and £5,000 fines under new Covid laws - what you need to know
A ban on leaving the United Kingdom without a reasonable excuse is included in new coronavirus laws coming into force next week.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 16:38:00 +0000
The areas of south London that could be underwater by 2050
Parts of south London could be submerged underwater in less than 30 years, according to a climate change study.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 14:24:19 +0000
South west London marks one year since arrival of Covid-19
One year ago today (March 23, 2021) the UK entered its first national lockdown in a desperate effort to control the spread of a mysterious new virus called Covid-19.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 13:39:01 +0000
Fire crews battle car fire in Shepperton
Fire crews were rushed to Laleham Road in Shepperton this morning (Tuesday, March 23) after at least two cars were seen on fire.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 12:10:31 +0000
7 things Boris Johnson is likely to say at today's Covid press conference
The Prime Minister will address the nation at 5pm, live from Downing Street on the first anniversary of the first Covid lockdown.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
South London drink and drug drivers named in court
DRINK and DRUG drivers have been caught by police on our roads.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 18:30:32 +0000
South London basks in Spring sunshine with more forecast
Londoners basked in mild temperatures and spring sunshine on Monday (March 22) as the Met Office forecast little chance of rainfall for the start of the week.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 17:10:49 +0000
South London man jailed for encouraging violence online
A man from south London has been jailed after he was found guilty of inciting extremist violence on social media.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 15:40:00 +0000
Bicycle thefts up during lockdown in south London boroughs
Bicycle thefts rose in a number of south London boroughs during lockdown, according to a new report compiled by a London-based law firm.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 14:16:10 +0000
Accountant jailed for upskirting offence on Surrey train
An accountant has been jailed after following a schoolgirl around the carriage of a Surrey-bound train, attempting to film up her skirt.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 13:08:27 +0000
Tens of thousands sign Londoner's call for cheap Covid test
Over 33,000 people and counting have so far showed their support for a South Londoner's call to reduce the cost of the Covid-19 tests needed to travel to and from the UK at present.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 12:14:40 +0000
Many Londoners unable to access fire risk assessments
The majority of Londoners are not able to access fire risk assessments for their homes, a new study has found.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 11:34:40 +0000
Council launch public survey to guide Kingston town planning
Kingston residents are being asked what they would like to see as part of the town centre’s redevelopment.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 11:05:21 +0000
If you have these side effects from AstraZeneca Covid jab 'seek medical attention'
As a precautionary measure, the MHRA is advising those experiencing specific side effects following the vaccine to seek medical attention.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 07:56:13 +0000
Driver arrested on suspicion of people smuggling offences
A Turkish lorry driver has been arrested on suspicion of people smuggling offences, as part of a National Crime Agency ( NCA) investigation.

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 18:51:06 +0000
The 10 women 'murdered by men' in South London in last year
The murder of Sarah Everard, allegedly carried out by a male Met Police officer, has provoked anger, fear and emotion nationwide, and brought many out onto the streets in protest.

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 16:59:34 +0000
Body pulled from River Thames in Kingston
A body has been found and recovered from the River Thames in Kingston early this morning (March 21).

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 10:18:53 +0000
London: 36 arrests as anti-lockdown protest turns violent
At least 36 people were arrested at an anti-lockdown protest in central London which saw crowds hurling missiles at police and assualting officers.

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 13:14:00 +0000
'Phenomenal' record day for Covid-19 vaccinations in the UK
A record number of people received their Covid-19 vaccine on Friday, with 711,156 doses given to the UK public.



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