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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 05:00:00 +0000
Aldi and Lidl middle aisles: The best deals you can find this weekend
The best bargains hitting the shelves in the middle aisles of their stores from Sunday, March 28, 2021.

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 16:39:32 +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 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 10:38:39 +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
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
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
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.   

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.

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 14:54:33 +0000
Covid: Elliot Colburn backs 'life line' for pubs
Rishi Sunak is being urged to lower duty for draught beer to prevent the hospitality sector "suffering from long Covid" once it reopens.

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 11:33:31 +0000
Wimbledon-based student aims to combat pollution
A student from Wimbledon has won a entrepreneurship award for his sustainable textiles company which he started with his father.

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 10:30:26 +0000
Two charged after targeting lone women in Wandsworth
TWO men have been charged with offences linked to moped-enabled robberies that targeted lone women in Wandsworth.

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 09:19:40 +0000
Residents fears over social housing in Croydon
Croydon Council has launched an urgent inquiry into the appalling conditions residents have endured at a mould-ridden tower block.

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Sutton Council responds to parking issues amid complaints
Residents have been left "anxious" after being faced with long walks home as they struggle to find a parking space, following new restrictions in Sutton.

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 16:17:04 +0000
Run the month for Prostate Cancer UK
Putney prepares to take on Run the Month challenge for Prostate Cancer UK

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 15:31:13 +0000
Former Tooting Police Station will be turned into flats
Tooting’s former Police Station will have a new residential use, after it was acquired by a leading property developer for £8.25mil.

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.



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