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Fri, 30 Apr 2021 08:54:45 +0100
Transport for London timetable changes for bank holiday weekend
Transport for London has announced timetable changes for the Tube and Overground on May 1 and 2.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 08:19:37 +0100
Hyde Park: Police hunt 9 men over anti lockdown violence
Police have released CCTV images of nine men linked to the violent anti-lockdown protest which saw 14 officers injured last weekend.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Brent Council approves Alperton Bus Depot housing scheme
Residents in an area subjected to several major housing developments said they feel “abandoned and unloved” as their council approved another tower block in their neighbourhood.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 07:30:00 +0100
The most common Covid vaccine side effects revealed in new study
The study also compared the AstraZeneca and Pfizer to see how side effects from the vaccines differ.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Motorists warned to expect heavy traffic this bank holiday weekend
Motorists have been urged to expect delays in what is expected to be the busiest May Day bank holiday weekend since 2016.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 19:30:00 +0100
Shaun Bailey begins 32-hour campaign bus tour
Shaun Bailey this morning began a 32-hour bus tour of London as part of a final campaign push ahead of next week’s election.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 13:00:00 +0100
London Mayor candidate Farah London holds City Hall protest
Mayoral hopeful Farah London yesterday (April 28) delivered more than 1,000 reclaimed knives to City Hall to protest against rising knife crime.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 14:41:18 +0100
Deptford High Street: Merkur Slots applies for licence
A new gambling venue in Deptford would put children and vulnerable people at risk, while having a severe impact on local traders, according to an amenity society.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 09:19:04 +0100
Jihadist who plotted gun and knife rampage set to appeal
A jihadist who plotted a gun and knife rampage with plans to target busy London sites is to challenge his conviction and life sentence at the Court of Appeal.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 15:59:56 +0100
The South London News Podcast, S1, E2: Housing crisis
Some of the most talked-about issues to have made headlines in south London in recent weeks concern housing.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 11:36:43 +0100
Mitcham rapist Kadian Nelson attacked in prison
A Mitcham man who raped and kidnapped a 13-year-old girl has been attacked in prison.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 12:43:07 +0100
Merton readers offer suggestions for improving Centre Court
Wimbledon Times readers have been sharing their ideas for improving Centre Court as the shopping centre is in new hands.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 19:54:23 +0100
East Lewisham MP 'made to feel she did not belong'
Lewisham East MP Janet Daby has spoken out at bullying in parliament as she continues to await the outcome of a racism and sexism complaint she made over three years ago.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 18:49:29 +0100
Boy held at gunpoint in 'traumatic' south London burglary
A teenage boy was one of a number of people held at gunpoint during an "incredibly traumatic" armed robbery in Lambeth, south London, recently.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 14:32:04 +0100
Rogue landlord fined over £15,000 over failings in Richmond
A rogue landlord has been fined tens of thousands of pounds after authorities found multiple failings across several properties they said had been repeatedly ignored.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 11:34:30 +0100
High Court: Lewisham criticises virtual meetings decision
A High Court ruling that means council meetings can no longer be held virtually from May 7 has been labelled “disappointing” by Lewisham’s chief executive after an increase in public participation.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 09:56:51 +0100
The most common Covid vaccine side effects revealed in new study
The study also compared the AstraZeneca and Pfizer to see how side effects from the vaccines differ.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 10:02:02 +0100
Wandsworth Police appeal to find man wanted for sex offence
Wandsworth Police have issued an appeal to help identify a man wanted for 'a serious sexual offence' against an elderly person.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 08:51:54 +0100
Croydon mayor visits new rooftop garden at primary school
A primary school in Purley Way has celebrated the opening of their huge roof terrace with a sensory garden, alongside the Mayor of Croydon.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 19:30:00 +0100
Shaun Bailey begins 32-hour campaign bus tour
Shaun Bailey this morning began a 32-hour bus tour of London as part of a final campaign push ahead of next week’s election.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 17:15:22 +0100
MP Gareth Thomas points to decline in students studying Gujarati
The Harrow West MP is alarmed by figures showing a steady decline in students obtaining GCSE qualifications in languages such as Gujarati and Urdu.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0100
The candidates vying for a seat in East Barnet
Candidates from five political parties are vying to succeed in a by-election in East Barnet.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0100
‘Minimal’ amount of Covid-19 grant fraud cases in Harrow
Only a “handful” of applications for business grants to help manage the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic in Harrow were fraudulent, the council said.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Grants help Loughton mental health support charity in pandemic
A small charity making a big difference to people who have experienced severe mental ill-health is hoping to increase the number of people it can help as restrictions ease.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 13:30:17 +0100
Capita told to ‘sort out’ Barnet Council procurement issues
Outsourcing firm Capita has been told to “sort out” shortcomings in the process used to buy in services for Barnet Council.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 12:30:00 +0100
Brent Council approves major development by Wembley Stadium
A major development next to Wembley Stadium was approved by councillors despite concerns about security and the low level of affordable housing on offer.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Several Harrow roads to have new 20mph speed limit from Monday
A 20mph speed limit will be introduced in several roads in Harrow from Monday.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 13:00:00 +0100
London Mayor candidate Farah London holds City Hall protest
Mayoral hopeful Farah London yesterday (April 28) delivered more than 1,000 reclaimed knives to City Hall to protest against rising knife crime.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 09:59:12 +0100
The most popular baby names for boys and girls in 2021 revealed
Naming your child can be one of the toughest decisions new parents are likely to face.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
This when you might be able to hug your loved ones again
Scientific advisors have given an estimated time frame of when people may be able to hug their loved ones- and it might be as early as June.  

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Self-driving cars could be allowed on UK motorways this year
The Department for Transport said it will allow hands-free driving in vehicles if certain motorway conditions are met. 

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:02:26 +0100
CCTV released after sexual assault on girl, 11, in Welling
CCTV footage has been relased of the main suspect of a vicious sexual assault on a girl in Welling on Friday (April 23).

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:18:53 +0100
Sadiq Khan and Shaun Bailey to hear 'housing horror stories'
Mayoral candidates Sadiq Khan and Shaun Bailey will tonight hear testimonies from Londoners impacted by the housing crisis as community organisers demand action.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 18:08:54 +0100
Male arrested after 'serious' Thamesmead stab attack
Police have tracked down and arrested a male after a vicious assault in Thamesmead which left the victim with stab injuries.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 15:49:20 +0100
Wavelengths Deptford leisure pool repair costs £700K
An at risk leisure pool in Deptford is running at a deficit of about £400,000 per year, Lewisham Council has said, while repairs would cost £700,000.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 10:39:30 +0100
Mum shares heartbreak of only surviving triplet at St George's
A NEW TV programme at St Georges Hospital has left viewers in tears after a woman underwent a transfusion in her womb to save her only surviving triplet.

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 08:54:00 +0100
World's first floating sky pool set to open in Wandsworth
THE world’s first floating sky pool is set to open in south west London next month.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:49:09 +0100
Warning over 'Covid-safe air purifier' scam in Richmond
Authorities in Richmond are warning business owners over a scam that convinces people to buy unnecessary air purifying machines by exploiting fears related to coronavirus.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:55:13 +0100
Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust funding for palliative nurse
New funding has been secured for a new nurse tasked with supporting patients nearing the end of their life to be discharged from hospital.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:21:54 +0100
Flood warning issued for River Thames across Richmond
The government's Flood Information Service has issued flooding alerts in areas across Richmond today.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 15:45:00 +0100
Pensioner defends Freedom Passes ahead of London election
A 74-year-old is campaigning to protect the Freedom Pass – as she fears concessionary travel is in jeopardy for London's pensioners.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 15:03:52 +0100
Greenpeace protest in Teddington against deep sea mining
Activists with Greenpeace groups in Kingston and Richmond protested against government plans to promote mining in the Pacific Ocean this weekend (April 24-25).

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 14:24:11 +0100
Wimbledon to scrap middle Sunday rest day from next year
The All England Lawn Tennis Club has decided to break tradition by scrapping its day of rest on the middle Sunday of the tournament from 2022, transitioning to a full 14-day tournament next year.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:55:29 +0100
Mother, 50, camps in York Gardens for tree felling protest
A 50-year-old mother was among protesters camping out in the gardens of a council estate in Battersea this week to prevent more trees from being felled to make way for a new housing development.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:21:19 +0100
Cars seized and fines issued in Abbey Wood police operation
A joint police operation which saw officers stopping and searching cars in Abbey Wood has resulted in four traffic reports, three fines and three cars being seized.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 11:06:56 +0100
Section 60 issued for the whole of Merton
Police have authorised a section 60 in Merton after reports of a number of youths with weapons in the borough.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 10:27:58 +0100
Matt Hancock to lead a Downing Street press conference today
From vaccinations to the government's sleaze allegations- here are some things Matt Hancock might talk about at the press conference.

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 sales advisor gets to Miss England semi-finals
A woman from Wandsworth has made it to the semi-finals of Miss England.



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