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Sat, 10 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
The story of how Prince Philip and the Queen fell in love
Together for more than 70 years, Prince Philip lived through the ups and down of the monarch’s life and reign with the Queen.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Prince Philip funeral: Will there be a Bank Holiday?
As is the case whenever a member of the Royal Family dies, there are strict plans in place for what happens next.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 14:47:18 +0100
Prince Philip dies aged 99, what happens now?
Whenever a member of the Royal Family dies, there are strict plans in place for what happens next.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 13:44:08 +0100
Prince Philip's remarkable life of public service in pictures
The news of his death was announced on Friday on behalf of the Queen.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 10:37:50 +0100
South east London mum wins £3m Fulham house in £10 raffle
A woman who has lived in the same two-bedroom house in south east London for 40 years has won a £3 million home after buying a £10 raffle ticket.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 17:59:19 +0100
Prince's Philip's visits to south London remembered
The Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip has passed away, Buckingham Palace confirmed Friday (April 9), leaving behind him a wealth of memories for Britons including many in south London.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 12:17:12 +0100
Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, dies aged 99
Prince Phillip has died, Buckingham Palace has said.

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 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.

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 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 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 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 11:44:26 +0100
Lambeth parks: No records on number of requests for lighting
Lambeth Council does not keep records of the number of requests it receives for extra lighting in parks.  

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 10:51:16 +0100
The lockdown rules changing next week - what you can do from April 12
On Monday, Mr Johnson, setting out the move to the second step of the road map on Monday, said the shift was "fully justified by the data".

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 17:36:00 +0100
Khan pledges drugs commission if re-elected London Mayor
Sadiq Khan says will establish a new commission to examine the use of drugs in the capital if he is re-elected as mayor of London next month.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 18:26:12 +0100
Thousands of Peacocks jobs saved in rescue deal
MORE than 2000 jobs have been saved at fashion chain Peacocks after a rescue deal, it has been announced.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 14:50:52 +0100
Boris Johnson pledges to make new travel plans 'affordable' for holidaymakers
The Prime Minister’s promise follows concerns that many people across the UK will be priced out of foreign travel.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 13:10:25 +0100
Sadiq Khan says Boris Johnson 'lied again' over TfL comments
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has hit back at comments made by Boris Johnson about TfL finances at a Covid-19 press conference yesterday.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 17:29:39 +0100
Covid: Boris Johnson confirms reopening of shops and pubs
Boris Johnson has confirmed the next stage of lockdown lifting in England will take place from next Monday.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 17:01:00 +0100
List of south London groups receiving culture recovery funds
£11 million of funding has been issued to 96 organisations across south London to help provide financial support amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 17:00:25 +0100
Campaigners demand justice for Belly Mujinga
CAMPAIGNERS laid flowers and held banners demanding justice for a railway worker who died with Covid-19 after allegedly being spat at.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 14:11:33 +0100
Covid: Holidays to start in May with traffic light system
THE PRIME Minister is set to give the go-ahead for foreign holidays as part of a new traffic light system for travellers, it has been reported.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 13:29:47 +0100
Boris Johnson to give Covid briefing: tests and lockdown
Boris Johnson will hold a Downing Street coronavirus briefing tonight.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 11:19:09 +0100
South London businesses named and shamed by HMRC for unpaid tax
Several south London businesses and individuals have been named on the government's list of tax defaulters.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Royal Mail, HMRC, banks and the NHS - urgent warning to Brits at risk of scams
Lockdown restrictions and a rise in online shopping or banking throughout the pandemic has seen a rise in scams.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
The dogs most vulnerable to theft in the UK - is your dog on the list?
Certain breeds and designer crossbreeds are much more highly sought-after than others.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Why do we eat chocolate at Easter? - Easter egg tradition explained
Eating lots of chocolate has become the norm at this time of year - but have you ever wondered where exactly the tradition comes from?

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 16:11:13 +0100
Covid: Police shut down Good Friday service in south London
Officers with the Metropolitan Police shut down a Good Friday service in Balham yesterday (Friday, April 2) after saying the congregation had breached coronavirus safety rules.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
New driving laws coming into effect in April
Here are the confirmed and proposed law changes that will affect drivers in April.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
BBC, ITV and more - Your Easter TV guide for Bank Holiday weekend
Here are some of the best things to watch this Easter Weekend in 2021.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Royal Mail reveal Easter weekend schedule for UK
Is there post today? Royal Mail deliveries for Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 14:04:01 +0100
England's Covid reproductive rate has risen again
New data from the government's scientific advisory body has suggested the reproductive 'R' rate of coronavirus may be as high as 1 again in England.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 11:50:13 +0100
Which south London boroughs have given the most Covid jabs?
The number of people aged 50 and over in England who have received their first dose of Covid-19 vaccine has been estimated in new data.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 11:15:52 +0100
Covid: Vaccine passport trial to start 'next month'
Trials for vaccine passports could begin as soon as next month, it has been reported.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 10:50:00 +0100
Lockdown: Where every public toilet is open in south London
The Easter long weekend has arrived and lots of us may be taking advantage of lockdown rules relaxing and enjoying a day out.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 09:51:02 +0100
Arctic trough: Forecasters warn of possible snow for London
Forecasters at the Met Office have warned of a sharp drop in temperatures in London from Easter Sunday, with a small chance of wintry showers and snow on Monday.

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.



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