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Sat, 27 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
See inside the most popular property in Merton
THIS is the most viewed property in Merton, according to Zoopla.

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.

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Then & Now: A brass band taking a break outside a pub over a century ago
Above is an early photo of the Bull & Crown in Chingford from c1880s that was recently discovered by Chingford Historical Society showing the local brass band taking a break outside the pub. Onlookers from the shop peer out of the doorway.

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Brent Council to judge Northwick Park Hospital outline plans
Initial plans for hundreds of new homes alongside student facilities and retail space near a hospital will be discussed by councillors on Monday (March 29).

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Bexley ice cream family loses Danson Park contract
A family-run ice cream business say they are "heartbroken" after finding out they've lost their contract to serve customers at Danson Park.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0000
London Mayor Election: What should the next Mayor do?
A leading thinktank has this week produced a manifesto of recommendations for the next Mayor of London, including calls to replace the Congestion Charge and ULEZ.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0000
Half of London businesses plan to stick with remote working
Half of London’s businesses plan to continue remote working in some capacity once the Covid-19 pandemic is over, according to a new survey.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 14:30:00 +0000
Paris Hilton: London is my favourite city in the world
Paris Hilton has revealed London is her favourite city in the world. The TV star is on the front of Tatler.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 17:25:42 +0000
Pair cleared of murder 15 years after SE London attack
Two men have been cleared of killing a vulnerable man who died nearly 15 years after being attacked in south east London.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 12:00:28 +0000
Three arrested as police bust cannabis factory in Thamesmead
Police officers have busted yet another cannabis factory in Thamesmead on Thursday, arresting three people in the process.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 11:41:19 +0000
700m kaleidoscope artwork opens at Greenwich Peninsula
Part of the Greenwich Peninsula has today been transformed into a striking piece of artwork, with a 700m kaleidoscopic walkway hoping to "bring joy to the public through a myriad of colours."

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 10:48:18 +0000
CCTV appeal after violent knife-point burglary in Catford
CCTV has been released after two burglars forced their way into a house in Catford and threatened the residents with knives.

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 17:28:00 +0000
Friends swap home flavours in lockdown cultural exchange
Two friends have been beating lockdown boredom – by sharing recipes from each other’s’ countries and discovering a different culture in the process.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 16:53:50 +0000
Our Lady and St Philip Neri Primary School planning inquiry
A school in Sydenham could be demolished depending on the outcome of a planning inquiry.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 16:47:44 +0000
Milestone in £2.5m regeneration of Thamesmead and Southmere
The first phase of new homes in Southmere has launched, the first major milestone in the 'ground-breaking regeneration' of Thamesmead.

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 13:23:19 +0000
Castlebar Care Home in Forest Hill to close
A care home in Forest Hill is set to close after 28 years because of financial problems.  

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 12:53:44 +0000
Pop-up Covid-19 vaccination clinic in church in Lee Lewisham
People who are not registered with a GP will be able to get the Covid-19 vaccine at a church in Lewisham on Saturday (March 27).

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 11:28:03 +0000
AFC Wimbledon turns stadium into Covid vaccination centre
AFC Wimbledon have transformed their brand-new Plough Lane stadium into a vaccination centre.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 11:22:06 +0000
Exclusion rates for children in Wandsworth revealed
Black children in Wandsworth are three times more likely to be excluded than white children, a new report shows.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 10:54:29 +0000
Your Bromley BID plans to spotlight town's cultural heritage
Plans to shine a spotlight on Bromley's cultural heritage and to attract more visitors to the town centre are set to go ahead, as the contract for the business improvement district (BID) was reissued.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 10:38:39 +0000
Renato Geci, 21, killed in West London double-stabbing
A 21-year-old man who died from stab wounds in Hounslow has been named as Renato Geci.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 09:11:08 +0000
Teddington named London's best place to live by Sunday Times
Teddington has been named the best place to live in London, as experts praised the suburban area for its high street that "nails the sweet spot."

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 08:21:11 +0000
Man riding e-scooter in hospital after Croydon crash
A man is facing "potentially life saving injuries" following a suspected hit-and-run in Thornton Heath.

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.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Gallery: Pictures and tributes to Richmond's celebrity seal
Ever since the sad news this week that resident aquatic celebrity Freddie Mercury would have to be put down following a vicious dog attack, tributes have flooded in from the local community and much further a field.

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 17:00:00 +0000
London Mayor Election: What should the next Mayor do?
A leading thinktank has this week produced a manifesto of recommendations for the next Mayor of London, including calls to replace the Congestion Charge and ULEZ.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 15:38:36 +0000
Rapist who held victim against her will in Tottenham convicted
A man who strangled a woman until she was unconscious and raped her when she awoke has been convicted.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0000
Half of London businesses plan to stick with remote working
Half of London’s businesses plan to continue remote working in some capacity once the Covid-19 pandemic is over, according to a new survey.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 14:49:07 +0000
Appeal for information on long-standing Harefield family
AN historian is appealing to readers for information on Edmund Quickenden, who was born in Lingfield, Surrey but subsequently settled in Harefield.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 14:45:11 +0000
Power cut left hundreds of Harrow homes without electricity
A power cut has struck many parts of the Harrow area in the afternoon

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0000
A Tottenham Tale film in production
A NEW film devoted to the cultural changes and development in Tottenham is currently underway.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 13:58:32 +0000
Harrow Council to reduce trading standards budget in 2021/22
Councillors are concerned scammers could take advantage of cuts to trading standards resources in north-west London.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 13:48:37 +0000
Councillors raise concerns over Enfield bus route impact
Adding double yellow lines and removing on-street parking to accommodate a bus route will harm the elderly, disabled and families, councillors have claimed.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 13:43:00 +0000
Woman in hospital after falling from building in Wood Green
A woman who fell from a building has been rushed to hospital.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 10:53:21 +0000
People meeting in London parks urged: 'keep your distance'
Visitors enjoying London’s much-loved open spaces are urged to keep their distance this weekend to prevent a spike in Covid-19 cases.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Get your postal vote applications in early!
Residents are being encouraged to apply for their postal vote for this year’s re-scheduled elections as soon as possible, to ensure that their applications are processed in time.   

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 12:48:28 +0000
Climate crisis: the stories highlighting the crisis and those fighting for our planet
Newsquest is committed to bringing an open and honest view of the climate crisis.

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 17:22:11 +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.

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 12:22:55 +0000
Sian Berry launches Mayor of London election campaign
Sian Berry has today (March 25) officially launched her campaign to become Mayor of London with a promise to “stand alongside millions of renters”.

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Are claims of a 'London exodus' exaggerated?
Experts have questioned a series of reports warning of an exodus from London.

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 15:10:39 +0000
Freddie the seal death: Woman to face no criminal action
A barrister will not face criminal charges after her dog attacked a seal nicknamed Freddie Mercury, leading to the animal being euthanised.



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