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Fri, 09 Apr 2021 08:28:49 +0100
Search for missing Twickenham twins Poppy and Lily Myers
Police are searching for a pair of 13-year-old twins from Twickenham who have been missing for five days.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Croydon Fairfield Halls refurbishment millions over budget
The true cost of refurbishing Croydon’s Fairfield Halls was £76.4 million, well over the £30 million budget.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 07:40:00 +0100
Tottenham drug dealer jailed after assaulting police in Enfield
A drug dealer who rammed his car into police vehicles and assaulted offices and set a Pitbull on them in an attempt to escape has been jailed for under four years.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Sian Berry launches manifesto to make London 'greenest city'
Mayoral hopeful Sian Berry today launched her election manifesto as she outlined plans to make London “the greenest city in the world”.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 10:05:23 +0100
Man arrested after woman, 20, found dead in Mottingham
A young woman has been found dead at an address in Mottingham, and police have arrested a 19-year-old man as part of the investigation.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 17:47:03 +0100
Emergency services race to car crash and gas leak in Croydon
Emergency services descended on Windmill Road in Croydon this afternoon (Thursday, April 8) after a car crashed into a shopfront and caused a gas leak in the area.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 16:13:07 +0100
Funds raised for Greenwich Ecology Park after break-in
Funds are being raised for a group of volunteers in Greenwich after their urban wildlife haven was broken into by burglars, causing "significant" losses.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 17:13:00 +0100
Pop up vaccine clinic at Lee church proves to be big hit
A 'pop up' vaccine clinic set up at a church in Lee has proved to be a massive hit, and has been called "friendly, personalised and trustworthy."

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 16:39:38 +0100
Rare barnacle goose spotted at Abbey Wood nature reserve
A rare type of goose, once thought to be a fish, has been spotted at a nature reserve in Abbey Wood.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 17:27:17 +0100
Kew Gardens to host AIR:10k run in May
Richmond Runfest has confirmed the AIR:10k event will go ahead inside Kew Gardens on May 15.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 16:24:14 +0100
Woman calls for change with sexual consent petition
A woman has launched a petition calling for sexual consent to be taught earlier in schools, as thousands report their experiences with sexual harassment in institutions online.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 15:42:28 +0100
Hampton's Piazza Firenze penalised over 'Covid breaches'
A “really popular and well-supported” pizza restaurant in Hampton has had its licence removed for three weeks and nine new conditions attached after alleged Covid breaches in January this year.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 14:08:20 +0100
Brits issued urgent passport warning which could deny you a holiday
HM Passport Office is telling travellers to allow up to 10 weeks to receive their documents.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 13:02:13 +0100
Council and MP speak out on safety for women in Kingston
Whilst the murder of Sarah Everard is causing women to re-think their safety in Kingston, the Council is promising to toughen existing measures and further protect women on the streets.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 11:25:23 +0100
South Londoners affected by 'appalling' Covid test supplier
Dozens of complaints have been made against a Covid-19 test supplier after quarantined travellers have been left waiting for days for tests, with residents in south London among those affected.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 11:14:21 +0100
Bexley the cheapest place to buy a new build house in London
The cheapest place to buy a new build house in London has been revealed as Bexley.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
National Trust: Green scheme to boost job prospects in Merton
A NEW project is set to launch in Merton to help boost job prospects for hundreds of young people.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 21:04:53 +0100
Housing firm donates to new pop-up Acton cinema
A DONATION of £5,000 to Acton Arts Project, to set up a cinema in the old library in the high street, is promised by Catalyst Housing.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 20:59:55 +0100
Ealing MP leads forum on cladding crisis
EALING Central and Acton MP Rupa Huq hosted a virtual round table with people worried about the crisis around cladding on high-rise buildings.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 18:09:50 +0100
Ealing Broadway ready to welcome back shoppers
EALING Broadway shopping centre is preparing to welcome back visitors to non-essential stores from Monday (12).

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 17:35:15 +0100
Five men arrested after fatal stabbing of teen Drekwon Patterson
Five men have been arrested in early morning raids after a 16-year-old boy was stabbed to death in Wembley.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 17:30:00 +0100
Brent Council approves Wembley Stadium bid for more concerts
Wembley Stadium will be able to hold an extra nine non-sporting events at full capacity each year after securing permission from Brent Council.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Sian Berry launches manifesto to make London 'greenest city'
Mayoral hopeful Sian Berry today launched her election manifesto as she outlined plans to make London “the greenest city in the world”.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 15:07:48 +0100
Haringey Labour criticised over council's £22m office deal
Opposition Liberal Democrats have accused Haringey Labour of wasting taxpayers’ money after the council paid more than double the market rate for an office block.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +0100
How Voluntary Action Epping Forest helped community in pandemic
From helping thousands of people with shopping and food parcel deliveries to making wellbeing calls to the vulnerable, an Epping Forest charity has reflected on the wide variety of ways it has helped the community in the past year since lockdown.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 13:08:23 +0100
Brent Council rejects latest Willesden Green Garage proposals
Plans to add more flats to a proposed development at the site of a disused MOT garage were rejected by councillors.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Traffic in and around Barnet set to be disrupted by roadworks
Motorists using some roads in Barnet may face disruption later this month due to roadworks.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 12:20:48 +0100
Plan for nearly 200 homes near Barnet green belt approved
A 197-home development on a site next to an area of green belt land has been approved by councillors.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Two arrested after golf clubhouse fire
Two people were arrested following a blaze that broke out at a golf club house.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 10:22:46 +0100
Anthony Joshua teams up with Revolut to support gyms
Anthony Joshua has partnered with a company offering independent boxing gyms across the UK vital funds to survive following the pandemic.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Harrow roads closed for three weeks from Monday for works
People living in several roads in Harrow and motorists are facing three weeks of disruption from Monday while roadworks are carried out.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Attic Self Storage launches eCommerce Accelerator Programme
Attic Self Storage, today announces the launch of its eCommerce Accelerator Programme, to celebrate the official opening this week of its brand new facility in Harrow.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 17:11:16 +0100
Record number of parties to contest London-wide Assembly seats
A record number of political parties are standing to win the London-wide seats in the upcoming London Assembly elections.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 13:21:49 +0100
What has Sadiq Khan promised in his election manifesto?
Sadiq Khan yesterday (April 6) launched his election manifesto with a pledge to support the creation of 170,000 new green jobs in London.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 15:44:49 +0100
Under-30s to avoid AstraZeneca vaccine - what if you've already had first jab?
The regulator stressed that this was not proof that the jab was the cause of the clots but conceded that the link was getting stronger.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 12:39:06 +0100
South London boroughs rank among top areas for SUV ownership
Two south London boroughs rank among the top ten areas where people are most likely to buy an SUV.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 11:21:12 +0100
Khan pledges to name London Overground lines if re-elected
Sadiq Khan has pledged to name London’s Overground lines if re-elected as Mayor next month.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 17:22:19 +0100
SES Water issue warning as A24 closed in both directions
The A24 is closed in both directions due to a burst water main in the Sutton Common Road area.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 16:01:08 +0100
Duo launch stage school in Merton and Wandsworth
A former Hollyoaks actress and lead theatre star speaks on what it is like to launch a theatre school during the pandemic, and their plans for Wimbledon and Wandsworth post lockdown.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 13:11:06 +0100
Four arrests in Belvedere over drug supply and immigration
Police have made four arrests after patrols targeting anti-social behaviour in Thamesmead and Belvedere proved successful over the Easter weekend.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 12:55:00 +0100
Enhanced contract tracing pilot launched in Greenwich
An enhanced Covid-19 contract tracing service has been launched in Greenwich, with the area chosen as part of a national pilot programme.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 11:57:00 +0100
Full Covid-19 infection rates for south east London
Covid-19 infection rates continue to fluctuate across south east London boroughs, but the relaxing of the national lockdown appears not to have affected cases in the area.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 10:10:07 +0100
Rhiannon Hall: Family campaign with sponsored birthday walk
More than one hundred people marked the memory of a mother-of-two over the weekend who was killed in a hit-and-run in Cheam.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 05:01:00 +0100
Railway bridge replaced in Dartford over Easter weekend
An operation to crane out a major landmark railway bridge at Dartford Station has been completed, proving to be "a spectacle."

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 19:41:39 +0100
Man facing Plumstead murder charge appears in court
A man charged with the murder of a 50-year-old woman on Easter Sunday (April 4) in Plumstead has appeared in court.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 18:56:01 +0100
Deliveroo drivers strike in London over pay and conditions
Deliveroo drivers and riders biked in their hundreds through London today (Wednesday, April 7) on a strike for fairer pay and working conditions.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 17:24:35 +0100
Protest on Putney Embankment after iconic Boat Race is moved
Protestors gathered on Putney Embankment last weekend to highlight the loss of the Boat Race and “inaction” over Hammersmith Bridge.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 17:15:02 +0100
Thousands tune in for zoom honouring Matt Ratana in Croydon
Thousands of people tuned into an awards ceremony that honoured the slain Croydon police officer Matt Ratana on Easter Monday (April 5).

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 16:47:25 +0100
Sutton pupils win Easter competition inspired by Nestlé
TWO talented children in Sutton have won an Easter egg art competition.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 16:12:02 +0100
Appeal to trace boy, 14, missing from Feltham
Concern is growing for a teenage boy who has not been seen by his family since March 30.



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