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Fri, 23 Apr 2021 09:01:33 +0100
London man charged with murder in Tomasz Waga death probe
DETECTIVES investigating the death of Tomasz Waga in Cardiff on January 28 have charged a third man in connection with his alleged murder.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Data reveals the most popular shop in Merton amid roadmap
Merton shoppers welcomed the return of non-essential shops last week with a spending spree, figures suggest.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Fraudsters fleece Hertfordshire victims during pandemic
Fraudsters have fleeced nearly £27 million from people living in Hertfordshire during the coronavirus pandemic – with most victims stung in online shopping scams.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 12:24:56 +0100
Shaun Bailey accuses Sadiq Khan of '£4.68 billion tax grab'
Shaun Bailey has accused Sadiq Khan of a “£4.68 billion tax grab” as he today outlined his own plans to cut costs for Londoners if elected on May 6.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 18:01:00 +0100
Merton woman describes horror dog attack at Morden Hall Park
A woman has described the shocking moment her Border Collie was "shaken like a rag doll " in a horrific attack at Morden Hall Park.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 16:43:40 +0100
Ella Kissi-Debrah: Lewisham death prompts air quality calls
The Government has been urged to implement the World Health Organisation's air quality targets following the "shocking" death of Ella Kissi-Debrah in Lewisham.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 15:31:00 +0100
Stephen Lawrence's parents speak of son's legacy 28 years on
The legacy of murdered black teenager Stephen Lawrence is one of hope and that change is both much needed and possible, his parents have said.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 16:18:37 +0100
The cheapest vs the most expensive home for sale on Zoopla
EVER wanted to have a look inside the most expensive and cheapest home for sale in Sutton?

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 14:35:00 +0100
Great shots of Lyrid meteor shower captured over Orpington
Some wonderful shots have been taken of the Lyrid meteor shower over south east London in the early hours of this morning.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 12:53:25 +0100
Sex between undercover Met officers and public not uncommon
Sexual activity between undercover Met Police officers and members of the public who did not know their true identities was "not uncommon" from the mid-1970s, a public inquiry has heard.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 12:52:32 +0100
Free fitness classes to return to Sutton this week
A series of fitness and wellness classes will resume free of charge for key workers this week.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 11:48:00 +0100
Greenwich's O2 Arena to host 4,000 crowd for Brit Awards
Greenwich is set to host an audience of 4,000 for the Brit Awards next month as part of the Government's live events pilot scheme, organisers have announced.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 11:59:53 +0100
Sutton named in top 10 UK areas for strongest economy
Sutton ranks sixth for the area with the strongest economy, according to a recent survey.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 09:50:00 +0100
Levi Ernest-Morrison: Teen arrested over Sydenham murder
An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a 17-year-old boy who was stabbed to death in south-east London earlier this month.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 19:40:04 +0100
London Design Museum 'supermarket' turns essentials into art
London Design Museum has opened a fully-stocked supermarket featuring essential goods with packaging designed by a host of top emerging artists.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 17:03:52 +0100
Video tells story of Croydon hospital staff through pandemic
A new video tells the incredible stories of staff working at Croydon University Hospital over the past year.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 14:27:39 +0100
Bromley firefighters remember victims of deadly WW2 bombing
Firefighters in Bromley gathered for a memorial ceremony this week to remember the service of 34 Fire Brigade staff who were killed in the largest single loss of fire brigade staff in English history.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 14:00:21 +0100
Ex-south London cop tried to entice underage girl to sex act
A former Met Police officer who served in south London has pleaded guilty to several crimes related to sexual activity involving an underage girl.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 12:22:00 +0100
Lewisham: Mural to celebrate Covid-19 vaccine roll out
A mural to help promote confidence in getting vaccinated against Covid-19 has been unveiled at a health centre in Lewisham.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 11:14:45 +0100
Heathrow expansion in doubt following Boris Johnson comments
Plans for the expansion of Heathrow Airport are in doubt following widespread opposition from the Prime Minister and London mayoral candidates.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 10:09:04 +0100
Boris Johnson's lockdown roadmap could be delayed, Covid expert warns
The Prime Minister said he expects the roadmap to go ahead as planned but warned "there will be another wave of Covid" this year.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 20:41:34 +0100
Meet-and-greet parking firm left cars in muddy field
THE owner of a Heathrow ‘meet and greet’ parking firm, who earned an estimated £500,000 while falsely claiming to offer customers secure airport parking, has been jailed for eight months.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 19:50:32 +0100
Ealing town centre pub prepares to open
THE Sir Michael Balcon pub in The Mall, Ealing, is to open its patio garden from Monday, May 3.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 19:47:23 +0100
Traineeships offer to young Ealing people
A PARTNERSHIP between Ealing Council and Hawk Training aims to offer traineeships for those aged 19-24 in the borough.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Silvertown Tunnel: Extinction Rebellion protest at City Hall
Extinction Rebellion activists today walked from The Crystal in Newham to City Hall to call on Sadiq Khan to cancel the Silvertown Tunnel.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Industrial estate could be sold off by Enfield Council
An industrial estate owned by Enfield Council could be sold off in a drive to cut costs and move more staff to town centres.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 15:50:21 +0100
Hertfordshire's worst areas for Covid fines
Watford is among Hertfordshire’s three worst areas for fines related to breaking Covid restrictions, latest figures have revealed.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 15:14:25 +0100
Man smashed bus in Stanmore and racially abused driver
A man began to smash a car and shouted racial abuse when he was rejected from entering the bus.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Hertfordshire's best bluebell woods
The bluebells are on their way so it’s time to head to the woods to walk among these beautiful and delicate flowers which have a short-lived season lasting till around mid-May.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 12:25:52 +0100
Shaun Bailey accuses Sadiq Khan of '£4.68 billion tax grab'
Shaun Bailey has accused Sadiq Khan of a “£4.68 billion tax grab” as he today outlined his own plans to cut costs for Londoners if elected on May 6.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 12:16:27 +0100
Funding for early intervention in education in Enfield
A plan to help young people with special educational needs sooner will lead to better outcomes and save money in the long run, according to Enfield Council.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 11:29:00 +0100
Mill Hill friends cycle 54 miles for NHS after illness
Two friends who have helped each other through life changing illnesses have taken on a cycling challenge to raise money for the NHS teams who’ve treated them.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 10:21:00 +0100
Rehema Muthamia from Mill Hill reaches Miss England final
The finalist from Mill Hill who won a category called Miss All African Colours is using her platform to raise awareness for women and children affected by domestic abuse.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Forthcoming road closures in and around Barnet for roadworks
Two roads in the Barnet area are due to temporarily close from Monday for roadworks.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Barnet and Haringey postmaster elected to Post Office board
Two serving postmasters have been elected to the Post Office board as non-executive directors for the first time in the organisation’s 360-year history.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 13:41:49 +0100
RECAP: Police confirm London Bridge Station safe after scare
Good afternoon and thanks for joining our live blog. We'll be keeping you updated with news of London Bridge Station, which remains closed as a 'suspicious item' was found on board a train.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 16:55:28 +0100
Luisa Porritt: Scrapping Silvertown Tunnel 'a top priority'
Luisa Porritt has said that scrapping the Silvertown Tunnel “has to be a top priority” to tackle poor air quality and the climate crisis.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 16:16:00 +0100
Lewisham Council changes sign around LTN modal filter
Lewisham Council has changed the signage around a modal filter within a low traffic neighbourhood after it issued more than 17,000 fines to drivers in four months.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 14:14:01 +0100
Heathrow expansion in doubt following Boris Johnson comments
Plans for the expansion of Heathrow Airport are in doubt following widespread opposition from the Prime Minister and London mayoral candidates.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 13:20:51 +0100
London Bridge station evacuated after suspicious item report
London Bridge station has been evacuated following reports of a suspicious item on a train.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 18:25:27 +0100
Croydon mother's despair during council housing nightmare
A mother of four from Croydon has described her anguish after living for years in cramped emergency accommodation in Croydon only to be asked to move into another council house that she found to be in a state of disrepair.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 17:42:29 +0100
The Sound Lounge makes comeback to Sutton and Merton
The Sound Lounge speaks on nerves, excitement, and preparation after one week of reopening their new venue.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 17:07:00 +0100
South London barbers to test blood pressure in UK first
Barbers in south London are being trained to test the blood pressure of their customers to try and combat undiagnosed high blood pressure.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 16:07:53 +0100
Range of restaurants and bars to open at The O2 in Greenwich
Five exciting restaurant and bar brands have all agreed to open branches within the entertainment district of the O2 Arena in Greenwich.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 15:03:00 +0100
When to watch the Lyrid meteor shower light up the sky
Skygazers can look forward to catching the Lyrid meteor shower on Thursday morning, with up to 18 meteors per hour expected to light up the dawn skies according to the Royal Observatory Greenwich.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 11:16:26 +0100
Wimbledon man, 23, jailed for reckless driving on A3
A MAN has been handed an 11 month prison sentence after he crashed into a lorry while driving at speeds of 127mph.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 18:54:03 +0100
Man made 'hundreds' of false documents in Battersea attic
A man has been sentenced after admitting making hundreds of false documents from an attic in Battersea.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 16:30:00 +0100
Bellingham byelection candidates on key issues and plans
Candidates hoping to be a councillor in Bellingham have set out what they would do if elected.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 16:30:00 +0100
Sydenham byelection candidates on key issues in the ward
Candidates hoping to be a councillor in Sydenham have set out what they would do if elected.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 16:30:00 +0100
New Cross byelection candidates speak on issues and plans
Candidates hoping to be a councillor in New Cross have set out what they would do if elected.



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