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Wed, 28 Apr 2021 08:54:00 +0100
Roman Kemp set for opening ceremony of Wandsworth's sky pool
THE world’s first floating sky pool is set to open in south west London next month.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Met Police and AA act over catalytic converter thefts
The number of catalytic converter thefts have "exploded" in last three years, increasing by a whopping 67 times, leading to a number of new initiatives to combat the surge.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Decision on Mortlake Brewery postponed until after vote
The question of what is going to happen to the Stag Brewery site in Mortlake, near the finishing post of the Oxford-Cambridge boat race, has been rumbling on for a number of years now.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Wandsworth tech worker gets to Miss England semi-finals
A woman from Wandsworth has made it to the semi-finals of Miss England.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Michael Sobell Hospice praised for care of Ruislip cancer patient
An avid football fan who is diagnosed with terminal cancer has seen over £9,000 raised to help the “supportive” hospice.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Planned road closures in the Tottenham area for roadworks
Motorists using several roads in Tottenham may face some disruption from next month due to planned roadworks.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Roads in Waltham Abbey, Loughton, Chigwell and Nazeing to close for roadworks
The phased closure of several roads in Epping Forest will take place after an order was made to allow roadworks to be carried out.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
The candidates for the Southbury by-election, Enfield
Seven candidates are vying to win a seat on Enfield Council in the upcoming by-election in Southbury.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Your Spotify subscription is going up in price - this is why
People who stream their music via Spotify users are going to have to pay more for their music, as the streaming service announces it is hiking its subscription costs.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Martin Lewis explains changes to Sainsbury's Nectar card
Martin Lewis has explained the changes to the Sainsbury's Nectar card in the UK.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0100
‘Muddled and unfair’ Covid lockdown fines could be reviewed under new plans
A group of MPs have called for a review into fines handed out at the hight of lockdown.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +0100
London Mayor Election 2021: Who is candidate Kam Balayev?
On May 6, Londoners will have a record 20 candidates to choose from as they vote for the next Mayor of London.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 12:27:17 +0100
Sadiq Khan targets Lib Dem and Green voters ahead of May 6
Sadiq Khan has been accused of using “fake news tactics” after appealing for Liberal Democrat and Green voters to back him on May 6.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 15:25:00 +0100
Alleged Erith hammer attack causes life changing injuries
A man has been left with life changing injuries following an alleged hammer attack in Erith town centre.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 12:34:22 +0100
Crystal Palace: Vandal paints over yellow lines on street
A Crystal Palace vandal is painting over yellow lines on a street corner in an effort to gain free parking.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 10:58:26 +0100
Police dispersal order in place across three Bexley areas
Police have authorised special powers in Bexley in a bid to combat an anticipated rise in anti-social behaviour in three areas of the borough.

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 05:00:00 +0100
NHS Trust to join P!nk and Rag'n'Bone Man at Brit Awards
The Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Choir are to perform live at the Brit Awards in Greenwich alongside two world-renowned superstars next month.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 18:12:00 +0100
Investigation after woman rescued from Thornton Heath fire
Police are investigating a fire that broke out on Woodville Road in Thornton Heath yesterday evening (April 26).

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 16:24:04 +0100
New Covid infections are up in some south London boroughs
The numbers of new Covid-19 infections in several south west London boroughs increased in the latest seven-day period measured in data released by Public Health England (PHE).

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 15:47:12 +0100
Woman’s plan for self-locking ‘danger’ phone boxes in London
A woman is campaigning to turn London’s unused telephone boxes into ‘digital safety pods.’

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 15:24:05 +0100
The Royal Marsden encourages people to join Marsden March
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity has opened up more spaces for people to join their fundraising event 'The Banham Marsden March'.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 13:38:04 +0100
South London's Wireless 2021 line-up includes Skepta, Migos
The line-up for the massively-hyped Wireless Festival 2021 has been confirmed, and features some of the biggest names in hip-hop and R and B

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 12:06:57 +0100
Cyclists demonstrate on Cycle Superhighway 7
Demonstrators called for more protection on one of Wandsworth’s busiest cycling routes on Sunday (April 25).

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 14:59:26 +0100
Mitcham youth to benefit from new arts centre next month
A NEW arts centre is set to open its doors to aspiring young creatives next month in Mitcham.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 11:07:07 +0100
Twickenham MP to debate London air pollution in Parliament
Twickenham MP backs residents calls for change in air pollution policy in Parliament.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 10:34:35 +0100
‘Muddled and unfair’ Covid lockdown fines could be reviewed under new plans
A group of MPs have called for a review into fines handed out at the hight of lockdown.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 10:34:37 +0100
Police appeal to find 34-year-old from Mitcham
Police have issued an urgent appeal to help find a missing pregnant woman from Mitcham.

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 07:55:08 +0100
Renewed appeal as woman fights for life in Bellingham
Police have issued a renewed appeal after a woman was hit by a car in Bellingham on Sunday (April 25).

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.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +0100
London Mayor Election 2021: Who is candidate Kam Balayev?
On May 6, Londoners will have a record 20 candidates to choose from as they vote for the next Mayor of London.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 16:44:26 +0100
Plans for Perceval House site in Ealing outlined
DETAILS are emerging of the controversial development to replace Perceval House in Uxbridge Road, Ealing.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 16:41:32 +0100
Huge appetite for Northolt dinosaur attraction since lockdown eases
AS lockdown eased, Dinosaur Escape Adventure Golf in Ruislip Road, Northolt, was one of the first attractions to open in time for the Easter holidays.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 16:30:00 +0100
Harrow Labour criticises Government over planning reforms
Labour politicians in Harrow have criticised the Government’s intentions to overhaul England’s planning system, suggesting it will result in the public having less of a say on proposed developments.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0100
When baby meerkats caused 'a bit of a surprise' at Waltham Abbey farm
Some new arrivals gave staff at a Waltham Abbey farm "a bit of a surprise" ten years ago this week.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 15:26:21 +0100
The candidates hoping to win your vote in Jubilee, Enfield
Labour has a large majority in Jubilee ward – but candidates from five other parties are hoping to overturn it in an upcoming by-election.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 13:08:26 +0100
eBay responds after NHS Covid vaccine cards appear for £5
PEOPLE are using online auction sites to sell NHS Covid vaccine cards in order to make a profit, an investigation has revealed.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 13:32:27 +0100
Brent Council responds to Wembley mosque planning application
A mosque whose temporary planning permission expired more than 30 years ago has been allowed to continue to operate due to a lack of “challenge or complaint”.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 12:27:56 +0100
Sadiq Khan targets Lib Dem and Green voters ahead of May 6
Sadiq Khan has been accused of using “fake news tactics” after appealing for Liberal Democrat and Green voters to back him on May 6.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 15:29:26 +0100
Wireless Festival 2021 line-up revealed by organisers
The festival is scheduled for September 10 to September 12 and will take place in Crystal Palace Park in South London.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 14:59:47 +0100
Covid vaccines jabs offered to people aged 42 and over - how you can book
Here is everything you need to know about booking your jab.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 12:19:29 +0100
This week's pink supermoon will be biggest of the year - how to see it
Scientists are saying April’s full moon will be the biggest and brightest of 2021.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Sian Berry outlines plan to redevelop London City Airport
Sian Berry has today outlined plans to close London City Airport and regenerate the site by building homes and creating opportunities for businesses.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 16:14:57 +0100
Deptford: No date for Wavelengths leisure pool reopening
Lewisham Council has failed to allay concerns that a leisure pool in Deptford will not reopen.

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 16:58:34 +0100
Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust tops list of delay incidents
Rats, free flowing sewage and hardware problems have plagued the NHS in the last 12 months, with new figures revealing that Lewisham and Greenwich hospitals had the most incidents leading to delays in the country.

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 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.



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