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Tue, 27 Apr 2021 09:42:55 +0100
GMB host Susanna Reid pays tribute to south London hero
Susanna Reid paid an emotional tribute to a south Londoner who tragically died after jumping into the Thames to save a woman who fell from London Bridge on Saturday.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 16:20:14 +0100
Twickenham School Head wins prestigious national award
An inspirational Headteacher who has helped to transform Twickenham School has been nominated for a teaching award.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 16:06:25 +0100
BEYRoots qualifies for Quorn competition
A Tooting street food vendor has been chosen to compete in a vegetarian kebab competition.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 12:54:32 +0100
Stop Hate UK Helpline to launch in Wandsworth
The 24-hour Stop Hate UK Helpline service is being launched in Wandsworth.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 12:40:33 +0100
Police crackdown on driving offences in Wandsworth Bridge
25 vehicles were seized, and three arrests made by Wandsworth Police in a day of cracking down on car crime.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 11:47:33 +0100
Pink supermoon set to brighten UK night skies next week
A pink supermoon is set to brighten the night skies over the UK next week, with the full moon reaching its closest point occurring at the end of the month according to the Royal Greenwich Observatory.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 10:46:04 +0100
Yard Sale Pizza launches in Balham with special offer
A new pizza restaurant is coming to Balham this week – in time for summer al fresco dining.  ​

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 12:10:36 +0100
Count Binface is 'more qualified' than London Mayor rivals
Count Binface has claimed he is "more qualified" than his opponents after he released his manifesto for London.

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 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
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.

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.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +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.

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 13:15:55 +0100
Cherry Groce memorial to be unveiled at Windrush Square
A memorial to Cherry Groce is set to be unveiled at Windrush Square on Sunday, April 25, 35 and a half years after her shooting sparked the Brixton Riot of 1985.

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.

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 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 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 13:36:00 +0100
SWR plans to track real-time capacity amid restriction ease
South Western Railway (SWR) customers could soon be able to see how busy train carriages are following an innovative collaboration.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 12:45:59 +0100
The Queen's visits to south London remembered
For the first time during her reign, the Queen is marking her birthday without her husband.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 12:23:08 +0100
The Queen's issues statement during time of 'great sadness' on her birthday
It is the first birthday she has celebrated without her husband, Prince Philip, for more than 70 years.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 16:22:53 +0100
Amazon to open first hair salon in London
Amazon has opened its first hair salon in the UK.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 16:11:05 +0100
8 London filming locations perfect for Netflix’s Bridgerton
Raunchy period drama Bridgerton will return for a second, third and fourth series, it has been confirmed.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 11:47:29 +0100
Channel 4: St George's 24 Hours in A&E wins award
St Georges Hospital has won an award for a special episode of 24 Hours in A&E with the British Heart Foundation.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 10:19:15 +0100
Grieving Queen 'distracted' by two new companions at Windsor Castle
One Wednesday, the Queen will celebrate her 95th birthday, days after Prince Philip's funeral.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 10:09:20 +0100
Sunny weather set to stay in south London for coming week
The sunny weather is set to stay in south east London for the coming week, the Met Office has said.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 11:43:00 +0100
Pictured: Northcote Road on first weekend of restriction ease
Pictures show busy scenes at Northcote Road on the first weekend of restriction ease.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 18:35:03 +0100
Londoners warned against dangers of processionary moths
Londoners are being warned on the dangers of coming into contact with a type of pest caterpillar scientists say carries health risks to humans.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 15:23:48 +0100
Gallery: Thousands march in London 'Kill the Bill' protest
Thousands of demonstrators marched through central London this weekend (April 17) to protest the government's Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 14:27:33 +0100
More than 300 plans for skyscrapers approved across London
Love them or loathe them, it looks like despite a significant slowdown in building skyscrapers during the spring and summer in 2020, there was not the downturn feared because of the pandemic.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 15:13:20 +0100
Londoners celebrate lockdown easing at pubs and cafes
Pictures show busy scenes in south London on the first weekend that restrictions ease.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 12:37:21 +0100
Boris Johnson vows European Super League 'doesn’t go ahead' as planned
Speaking to reporters on a campaign visit to Gloucestershire, Mr Johnson said: “I don’t like the look of these proposals.”

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 10:48:45 +0100
Cases of new Indian Covid-19 variant detected in London
Cases of the new Indian variant of Covid-19 have been detected in London, as the health crisis worsens in India.

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 14:53:53 +0100
Queen wipes away tears after Prince Philip's funeral
The Queen was pictured wiping away a tear during the procession following an emotional funeral for Prince Philip's funeral on Saturday, leaving viewers heartbroken.

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 11:47:02 +0100
Salem Koudou: New arrest over south London murder case
A 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Salem Koudou in Brixton in August 2020.

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Which festivals are happening in south London in 2021?
THIS summer music festivals are set to return and many of them will take place in south London.

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 13:47:37 +0100
Which south London borough is best for working women
The harsh reality is that the workplace can be very different for women - From wage gaps to discrimination and barriers to progressing up the career ladder, being a working woman can be tough.

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
TUI boss 'optimistic' Brits can enjoy a summer holiday abroad
TUI’s boss was confident the summer holiday season could be saved.

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
More than 100 areas in England see rise in Covid rates on pub reopening weekend
More than 100 areas in England are experiencing a rise in Covid-19 infection rates as pubs reopen.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 16:24:12 +0100
Aldi take hilarious M&S swipe over Colin the Caterpillar row
M&S has started legal proceedings against supermarket rival, Aldi, taking issue with the budget chain’s Cuthbert the Caterpillar.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100
10 outdoor bars and terraces with scenic views in London
Looking for a new place to enjoy a drink and some food following the restriction ease? Then look no further.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 12:48:00 +0100
Prince Philip: Final prep for Duke of Edinburgh's funeral
Final preparations for the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral have begun ahead of the Queen and her family saying their farewells to Philip.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 18:11:00 +0100
Prince Philip: A Covid-secure royal funeral like no other
The Queen has bid a final farewell to her beloved husband in an intimate Covid-secure funeral like no other at St George's Chapel.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 13:11:22 +0100
Just half of care staff vaccinated in south London borough
Only half of staff at care homes for older adults have been vaccinated in a London borough where surge testing is taking place to try to curb the spread of a coronavirus variant.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Tooting family discover world flavours in lockdown challenge
A family from Tooting are nearing the end of an extensive lockdown challenge – to cook 52 meals in 52 weeks from 52 countries.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Prince Philip funeral: How the Queen and her husband met and fell in love
The small service will be attended by 30 guests, including Her Majesty, as her husband of more than 70 years is laid to rest.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 09:57:28 +0100
National Offer Day: Can you appeal? Advice for parents
The nervous wait for parents is finally over, but what if your child isn't accepted into their school of choice?



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