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Mon, 26 Apr 2021 08:52:13 +0100
Murder charge after man 'drove car into group' by M&S Walton
A man has been charged in connection with an ongoing murder investigation  after a man was struck by a car outside M&S in Walton-on-Thames.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 08:27:11 +0100
Police called to 'abduction attempt' of boy, 6, in Clapham
A MAN reportedly approached a boy outside his house and tried to lure him into his van with sweets, police have said.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Netflix step up crack down on users sharing account password
Users first noticed the new restrictions last month when some users reported being met with a warning on screen.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 10:37:36 +0100
Folajimi Olubunmi-Adewole: Tributes paid to Thames hero
Tributes have been paid to a “brave” 20-year-old from south London who died after jumping into the Thames to save a woman who fell from London Bridge.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 16:30:47 +0100
Man found unresponsive in South Norwood pronounced dead
A man in his 40s was pronounced dead in South Norwood after being found unresponsive inside a business.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 13:47:07 +0100
London bus drivers’ strike suspended after improved offer
A planned strike by bus drivers in London on Monday has been suspended following an improved pay offer.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
You could be permitted to travel to up to 30 countries from May 17
Under Boris Johnson’s current roadmap out of lockdown travel abroad could be permitted as early as May 17.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Car insurance change could mean your policy is invalid - what you need to know
The move could make your cover invalid if you don’t know about the new change.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Crime Gallery: South London's most wanted criminals
A number of suspects and criminals from across south London are still at large, and are currently listed in the Met Police's 'Most Wanted' list.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Revealed: Top performing primary schools in Merton
The best performing primary schools in Merton have been revealed.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 10:02:16 +0100
Man dies in Sutton house fire
A man has died following a house fire in Sutton.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Kingston and Richmond grass verges to be cut less often
The grass on roadsides in Richmond and Kingston will be cut less often in a bid to improve biodiversity the council says.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Property developer speaks on future plans for Centre Court
Centre Court has been acquired by a property and development group with the hopes to bring more life to the shopping centre.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Listening to loud music while driving could land you a £5,000 fine
New research reveals that the majority of drivers don’t know the rules around playing music while driving.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Lidl and Aldi middle aisles: Best deals available from Sunday, April 25
You'll be able to pick up a bargain from the supermarket chains on Sunday, April 25. 

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 16:23:43 +0100
Man who died near M&S named in Walton murder inquiry
The man who died after reportedly being struck by a car outside Marks and Spencers in Walton Thursday (April 22) has been named by police.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 12:42:52 +0100
Man arrested in Walton mystery tree chopping case
A man has been arrested on suspicion of chopping down dozens of healthy trees with chainsaws in Elmbridge in recent weeks.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 17:03:09 +0100
Police appeal after man left in critical condition
A MAN has been left fighting for his life after a suspected 'hit and run' in Morden on Thursday ( April 22).

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 13:01:40 +0100
Police called to crowds, crash and fireworks at Valley Park
PICTURES show police breaking up large crowds at Valley Park Retail Centre on Thursday.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 11:59:08 +0100
Lidl starts building new store on Sutton High Street
Construction is underway for a new Lidl set for Sutton High Street, following permission granted by Sutton Council.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 19:57:34 +0100
Concern for Croydon man missing since Tuesday
Authorities are appealing for help in their search for a man missing for his Croydon home.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 17:16:10 +0100
Extinction Rebellion man who occupied Surrey oil rig cleared
A man who occupied the Horse Hill oil rig in Surrey to protest the use of fossil fuels in the face of the climate crisis has been cleared of the charge brought against him.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 15:56:43 +0100
'The Chelsea Detective’ film crews spotted near Clapham Common
TV bosses of a new BBC crime drama have chosen leafy Clapham as one of their set locations.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 15:50:18 +0100
Merton Police appeal to find missing 19-year-old man
Police are appealing to the public to help find a missing 19-year-old from Mitcham.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 17:18:28 +0100
NHS waiting list hits record number at Epsom-St Helier
More than 800 people had been waiting a year or more for routine treatments at Epsom and St Helier hospitals in February after record backlogs during the coronavirus outbreak.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 15:02:37 +0100
Ex rough sleeper honoured for helping others in Kingston
A formerly homeless man who volunteered to help other rough sleepers has received special recognition from the mayor.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 14:39:49 +0100
Barnes Film Festival returns in June at Olympic Studios
Barnes’ annual film festival is back with a bang from June 17-23.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 12:32:46 +0100
Schoolboy, 13, missing after falling into River Thames
A schoolboy is missing after falling from Tower Bridge into the River Thames.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 12:04:00 +0100
Bronze ostrich from Twickenham sold for £1.8mil at auction
A sculpture of an ostrich which once belonged to Horace Walpole in Twickenham has sold at auction for more than £1.8 million.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 11:42:42 +0100
Spanish plume: London faces 'mini-heatwave' at Bank Holiday
This week has already seen highs of 17C recorded across the country, and it seems as though the sun is here to stay.

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 13:40:36 +0100
Richard Madeley set to replace Piers Morgan on Good Morning Britain
Piers Morgan quit last month after a row over comments he made about Meghan Markle.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 20:42:41 +0100
Walton: Murder arrest after man 'drove car into group'
A man in his 40s has died after reportedly being run over by another man following an altercation this afternoon in Walton.

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 15:45:52 +0100
Emergency services rush serious incident in Walton
An emergency services incident has closed a section of Church Street in Walton as first responders attend to the scene this afternoon (Thursday, April 22).

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 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 11:59:53 +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 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 18:27:16 +0100
Appeal as woman sexually assaulted in Banstead park
Surrey Police are appealing for information after a woman was sexually assaulted in Nork Park, Banstead, last week.

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 14:00:21 +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 12:50:32 +0100
Man who attacked woman and policeman in Kingston jailed
A man who assaulted a woman and then attacked a police officer with a metal pole in Kingston has been jailed.

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.

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 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.



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