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Fri, 02 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
8 household bills rising in April - what you need to know
Watchdogs and consumer websites have urged Brits to get to grips with financial changes being made in April.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 08:36:49 +0100
Man killed in Croydon triple stabbing named as Reece Young
A murder investigation has been launched after a man was stabbed to death as people gathered for a vigil to remember another recent knife attack victim.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 17:07:26 +0100
4 community groups at the heart of SW London's Covid response
It has been over a year since the first confirmed case of coronavirus in the UK, and volunteers have been battling the pandemic ever since.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 11:00:36 +0100
Met probing claims that officer raped two female colleagues
The Metropolitan Police are investigating allegations that two female officers were raped by a male colleague.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 08:50:48 +0100
Richmond: Woman, 50s, killed in Twickenham Road collision
A woman in her 50s has been killed in a collision with a car in Richmond.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 14:10:25 +0100
Your BBC TV licence is going up in price from today
The price hike comes as the TV Licence was deemed to have “limited shelf life”.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 11:50:39 +0100
Covid-19: Lambeth Council self-isolating support scheme
Residents on low incomes in Lambeth who need to self-isolate and cannot work as a result can now apply to the council for payments of up to £500. 

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 11:00:53 +0100
Residents urged to seek medical help if needed over Easter
Residents are being urged by the NHS to seek medical attention if they need it over the bank holiday weekend.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 17:45:17 +0100
South London news podcast, episode one: Sarah Everard
One of the most significant and impactful stories from south London during March has been the Sarah Everard case, which made national and international headlines and prompted a huge response from communities in the region.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 16:45:45 +0100
'Don't blow it': Crowds gather in south London parks
Warnings have been issued over social distancing and possible police intervention after thousands of people in south London have made the most of the warmest day in March for over 50 years.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 12:43:00 +0100
South London emerges as bike theft capital of the UK after lockdown surge
Pedal bike thefts have jumped by two thirds since the coronavirus lockdowns started, with south east and south west London ranking among the top hotspots for thieves.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 10:36:17 +0100
Where Premier Inn wants to open new hotels in south London
Nine locations have been earmarked by Premier Inn as target locations for new hotels, with sites across south London.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 16:42:32 +0100
Tooting NHS mural to stay until June, says housing providers
A woman, who was 'distraught' after she was told to wash away her lockdown chalk project, is allowed to keep the colourful display until June.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 08:39:28 +0100
Fourth man charged with murder of Lavaun Witter in Croydon
A fourth man has been charged with the murder of Lauvan Witter in Croydon.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 09:08:11 +0100
Man killed and two in hospital after Croydon triple stabbing
A man has been stabbed to death and two others are in hospital with serious injuries after a 'triple stabbing' in Croydon last night.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 11:37:22 +0100
Hour by hour forecast of mini heatwave in London
The country has taken its first steps away from lockdown this week, and right on time, three days of glorious sunshine has swept the capital.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 08:44:21 +0100
Police issue new images in hunt for London prisoner
Police still searching for a man who was mistakenly released from a west London prison have issued new images of the 24-year-old.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 19:56:05 +0100
New CCTV in search for missing London man Richard Okorogheye
CCTV images in the search for missing student Richard Okorogheye were released by the Met Police Tuesday evening (March 30) days after he went missing.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 16:48:00 +0100
Reclaim These Streets react to verdict on south London vigil
Reclaim These Streets have expressed their frustration and disappointment at the verdict of an investigation into police actions at a recent vigil for Sarah Everard in south London.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 16:16:11 +0100
Three Men in a Boat illustrator lived in Tooting
A book fan has tracked down the former home of famous Victorian illustrator, Arthur Frederics, only to find out the building is being demolished soon.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 12:38:13 +0100
Tooting woman ordered to wash away giant NHS mural
A woman who chalked a giant gratitude mural to the NHS onto the wall of her terraced house has been ordered to take it down by social housing officers.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 11:31:32 +0100
Watchdog backs police handling of Sarah Everard vigil
A review into the handling by the Metropolitan Police of a vigil in memory of Sarah Everard has found officers “did not act inappropriately or in a heavy-handed manner”.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 11:08:25 +0100
Door 'not shut' on foreign summer holidays - Matt Hancock
The door "is not shut" on foreign holidays this summer and more will be known from Government scientists in the next few weeks, the Health Secretary has said.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 09:09:49 +0100
Support for inquiry into 'rape culture' at top south London schools
A private schools chief has backed a possible indepedent inquiry into allegations of sexual abuse among pupils after reports a "rape culture" at a number of indepedent schools.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 08:12:19 +0100
Kingston man in court accused of possessing explosives
A 53-year-old man arrested by counter-terrorism officers in south-west London is due to appear in court accused of possessing explosives.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0100
The south London swimming spots you can visit from March 29
After months spent cooped up, swimmers will be glad to hear they can jump back in the water today.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 16:46:07 +0100
Recap as Boris Johnson addresses UK at Covid briefing
Boris Johnson will lead a Downing Street press briefing this evening as Covid lockdown restrictions are eased.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 08:29:14 +0100
Woman fighting for life after south London police chase
Three women are in hospital including a 19-year-old currently fighting for her life after a car being pursued by police crashed into a lamp post in south London.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 09:17:02 +0100
Police hunt for prisoner released 'in error' in west London
Police are searching for a man who was mistakenly released from prison and has still not been found five days on.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 19:54:41 +0100
Man charged with dealing after guns found in south London
Police have charged a man suspected of dealing Class A drugs after a cache of guns was found at the address he was arrested in.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 19:10:55 +0100
Low vaccination rate among some south London care home staff
The UK's Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty urged adult care home staff to get vaccinated against Covid-19 at a Downing Street press conference earlier today (March 29) after it emerged several boroughs in south London reported low uptakes of the ...

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 10:21:43 +0100
Full list of Covid lockdown rules changing from today
From today, the second phase of the first stage of the Prime Minister's road map will begin. 

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 10:18:21 +0100
What Boris Johnson is expected to announce at today's press conference
The press conference comes as England eased lockdown restrictions even further today as part of the Prime Minister’s road map.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 08:12:00 +0100
London outdoor freedoms as lockdown restrictions relaxed
Friends and families are allowed to reunite and team sports will resume in a major easing of England's coronavirus lockdown to allow far greater freedom outdoors.

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0100
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.

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Odds slashed on a 'white Easter' with polar blitz predicted in UK
Weather watchers are keeping their eyes on a 60-hour polar blitz which looks set to arrive just in time for Good Friday.

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Tesco, Asda, Aldi, M&S and more - the best and worst supermarket Easter eggs
We rate and review a range of supermarket Easter eggs, from big names to own brands.

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000
This is where you can travel from Monday when Boris Johnson eases lockdown
The 'stay at home' order will ease on Monday when the second phase of the first stage of Boris Johnson’s road map will begin.

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 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 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 11:22:06 +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 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 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 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 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.



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