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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.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 08:53:36 +0100
Merton parents warned over edibles being sold on Snapchat
Parents have been warned over cannabis edibles that look like normal sweets after pupils were rushed to hospital in Merton.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Stunning light show ignites Croydon's tallest building
The Ten Degrees building AKA George Street in Croydon is currently being lit up each night with a stunning coloured light display.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 20:29:02 +0100
Kadian Nelson admits raping and kidnapping girl in Mitcham
The man charged with raping and kidnapping a 13-year-old school girl in Mitcham last year has pleaded guilty.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 16:52:41 +0100
Croydon Hospital reform after death of man who fell from bed
Croydon University Hospital have apologises and carried out reforms after the death of a man who fell from his hospital bed while he was unattended.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 13:14:34 +0100
Tributes for 'Tik' Tester after death at Walton M & S
Family members of the man who died after reportedly being struck by a car at Walton Marks and Spencers on Thursday (April 22) have paid tribute to their much-loved relative in moving tributes.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 15:05:41 +0100
Brothers to March for Marsden with campaign fundraiser
A man is set to march from Ashtead to Sutton and back, in the name of his brother who is terminally ill.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 19:51:00 +0100
Surrey drug dealer caught impersonating Connor McGregor
A drug dealer from Surrey has been jailed after he was caught by police attempting to impersonate a mixed martial arts athlete.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 19:21:02 +0100
Epsom and Ewell Conservatives allegedly breach Covid advice
Conservatives in Epsom and Ewell have been accused of breaking Covid safety regulations while campaigning in the upcoming Local Elections.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 17:14:05 +0100
Man charged with rape in Richmond car park
Police have charged a man who raped a woman in a car park in Richmond.

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 15:31:00 +0100
14-year-old from Ashford goes missing, prompting appeal
An appeal for help in the search for a 14-year-old boy missing from Ashford in Surrey has been launched after police said they were "worried" about him.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 14:18:51 +0100
Boris Johnson breaks silence over alleged 'let bodies pile high’ comment
Downing Street said reports that Boris Johnson spoke of preferring further deaths to a third Covid-19 lockdown were “untrue”.

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 12:36:00 +0100
Sutton children set for Captain Tom Moore 100 challenge
Pupils across Sutton are set to take on a number of fundraising challenges after being inspired by Captain Tom Moore.

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 08:52:13 +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.

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 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
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.

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.



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