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Tue, 11 May 2021 08:06:00 +0100
Stranded minke whale in River Thames put down
A young minke whale that became stranded in the River Thames has been put down.

Tue, 11 May 2021 19:13:29 +0100
South London man created fake accounts for criminals
A Lambeth man who previously worked as a bank employee received a suspended jail sentence earlier today (Tuesday, May 11) after he was convicted of involvement in a sophisticated ‘smishing’ scam.

Tue, 11 May 2021 16:18:29 +0100
Police: Rise in pickpockets in Wandsworth
Police have warned about a rise in pickpockets in Wandsworth.

Tue, 11 May 2021 14:14:54 +0100
Holidaymakers can use NHS app as ‘vaccine passport’ from Monday
The app is currently used to book medical appointments or order prescriptions, and is used differently to the Covid-19 app.

Tue, 11 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Persian delivery business launches in south west London
Ever fancied Persian food? A new delivery service has launched in south-west London.

Mon, 10 May 2021 17:39:07 +0100
Man who sexually assaulted woman on bus in Wandsworth jailed
A man who admitted to sexually assaulting a woman on a bus in Wandsworth has been jailed.

Mon, 10 May 2021 17:35:38 +0100
Key announcements from Boris Johnson as lockdown restrictions eased
“Subject to the impact of step three on the data, we remain on track to move to step four on June 21."

Mon, 10 May 2021 16:35:03 +0100
Lambeth Council leader Cllr Jack Hopkins steps down
The leader of Lambeth Council has stepped down after just over two years.

Mon, 10 May 2021 15:34:36 +0100
How to apply for the Windrush Community Fund
Applications are open for the Windrush Community Fund.

Mon, 10 May 2021 11:29:19 +0100
Baby Surgeons: Lifesaving Tooting doctors featured on TV
If you tuned into Gogglebox last week you may have seen the extraordinary scenes of doctors performing surgery on unborn babies inside the womb.

Mon, 10 May 2021 10:47:47 +0100
Whale freed after becoming stranded in River Thames
A small whale has been freed after it became stranded in the River Thames on Sunday evening.

Mon, 10 May 2021 10:15:00 +0100
City of London: Images show how skyline could look by 2025
New CGI pictures of how the London skyline will look by the mid 2020s show 12 new skyscrapers towering over the City.

Sun, 09 May 2021 15:44:02 +0100
Body of newborn baby found in canal in London
The body of a newborn baby has been found in London's Grand Union Canal, the Metropolitan Police have said.

Sun, 09 May 2021 14:06:35 +0100
24-year-old named as victim in fatal Putney stabbing
Police have named the man who was found stabbed to death at a home in Putney on Thursday.

Sun, 09 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Every lockdown rule change you need to know before May 17
This month, we will see further sectors of the economy allowed to reopen, as well as the possible resumption of international travel.

Sat, 08 May 2021 23:16:33 +0100
Sadiq Khan re-elected as London Mayor
Sadiq Khan has been re-elected for a second term as London's Mayor, after seeing off competition from Shaun Bailey.

Sat, 08 May 2021 18:15:27 +0100
Labour's Sadiq Khan in lead for London Mayor election
With the majority of first choice ballots now counted, Labour's Sadiq Khan is on course to be reelected as the Mayor of London ahead of his Conservative rival Shaun Bailey.

Sat, 08 May 2021 11:50:43 +0100
Labour win Lambeth and Southwark London Assembly seat
Labour have won the Lambeth and Southwark seat at the London Assembly elections, with their candidate claiming almost half of all votes cast.

Fri, 07 May 2021 16:26:45 +0100
Review: why I visited The Charles Holden twice in one week
In the heart of Colliers Wood, opposite the underground station, you will find The Charles Holden.

Fri, 07 May 2021 17:42:07 +0100
Grant Shapps announces 12 countries you can travel to from May 17
Turkey, the Maldives and Nepal have been added to the red list.

Fri, 07 May 2021 12:06:41 +0100
Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine: Blood clot symptoms to look out for
Under-40s will now be offered an alternative to the Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine as a precaution.

Fri, 07 May 2021 11:56:42 +0100
Under-40s to be offered alternative to AstraZeneca jab amid blood clot fears
The policy has previously applied to those under 30 but the age threshold has been raised.

Fri, 07 May 2021 10:28:57 +0100
Grant Shapps will unveil holiday green list today - 4 things he could announce
With overseas travel set to be permitted from May 17, destinations will be ranked in either red, amber or green in a traffic light system.

Fri, 07 May 2021 10:07:01 +0100
London Mayor and Assembly elections - when to expect results
Voters casting their ballots for the Mayor of London and London Assembly members today will have to wait until the weekend to find out the results.

Thu, 06 May 2021 09:41:39 +0100
London elections recap: South Londoners at the polls
We're bringing you the latest updates throughout the day as Londoners head to the polls to vote for the next London Mayor and their London Assembly members

Thu, 06 May 2021 16:05:36 +0100
Mayoral Election: Voters at polling station in Streatham
The road beside a polling station in Streatham was heaving with traffic all morning on May 6 as locals voted in the London mayoral and assembly elections.

Thu, 06 May 2021 09:32:17 +0100
What are you voting for today? What you need to know about Super Thursday
There are key issues at play in what will be the biggest indicator of public opinion outside a general election. 

Thu, 06 May 2021 13:33:30 +0100
Dogs at polling stations: The UK's best voting day tradition explained
Election days in the UK have become about one thing and one thing only. Dogs at polling stations.

Thu, 06 May 2021 11:36:03 +0100
London weather: Sunshine to follow storm and torrential rain
Torrential rain, hail and lightning have swung London this week and downpours are set to continue for the rest of the week, but summer may just be round the corner.

Thu, 06 May 2021 10:09:14 +0100
Brian Rose: I'll pull off 'biggest upset in political history'
Mayoral candidate Brian Rose says he expects to pull off “the biggest upset in political history” on May 6 by becoming the Mayor of London.

Wed, 05 May 2021 15:29:17 +0100
How this Merton doctor uses TikTok to tackle Covid myths
This Merton doctor has found a creative way to inform youngsters about the coronavirus pandemic.

Wed, 05 May 2021 20:02:29 +0100
South London uni study warns on 'Covid-19 Anxiety Syndrome'
For many in the UK, the current easing of restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic is being welcomed with a mixture of joy and relief after over a year of various national 'lockdowns'.

Wed, 05 May 2021 17:15:17 +0100
Emanuel School welcomes back former student after 50 years
More than 50 years since a former pupil walked through the gates of his old school in Battersea, he returned on Thursday, April 29 to talk to Year 12 politics students.

Wed, 05 May 2021 17:08:50 +0100
Thames Water: Lambeth to pay back overcharged tenants
Lambeth Council has approved plans to pay back tenants up to £26.55 million for overcharged water bills.

Wed, 05 May 2021 13:11:14 +0100
PICTURED: Dramatic photos of Platt's Eyot fire rescue
The Teddington RNLI have released dramatic photos of their rescue efforts at the Platt’s Eyot fire.

Wed, 05 May 2021 12:17:09 +0100
London Zoo welcomes new arrival ahead of breeding programme
Footage shows a new Asiatic lioness settling in at London Zoo as part of a global breeding programme for the Endangered species.

Wed, 05 May 2021 11:34:23 +0100
73-year-old Tooting man bitten in 'traumatic' dog attack
An elderly man with learning difficulties has been “viciously” attacked by a dog in Tooting.

Wed, 05 May 2021 11:09:02 +0100
Croydon killer linked to unsolved sex attacks in Australia
An Australian criminologist is calling for one of Britain’s most notorious sex killers to be investigated over unsolved crimes in Western Australia.

Tue, 04 May 2021 11:58:26 +0100
New Covid-19 symptom could show you have have had the virus before
The professor explained that people with a “clear line” growing out of their nail may have had the virus before.

Tue, 04 May 2021 16:45:00 +0100
Week-long crackdown on knife crime in South West London
Last week police teams across South West London collaborated in a crackdown against knife crime in the community.

Tue, 04 May 2021 13:20:51 +0100
New care home guidance for residents in England explained
Care home residents are now able to leave for ‘low risk’ visits without having to isolate for 14 days on their return.

Tue, 04 May 2021 13:15:49 +0100
Battersea: Bikes for Lady Allen Playground
A much-loved playground in Battersea is in need of new bikes and toys for disabled children.

Sun, 02 May 2021 12:06:07 +0100
South London cladding: Leaseholders facing huge bills speak out
Photo added of leaseholders (not named) on estate in Lambeth 

Sun, 02 May 2021 10:17:00 +0100
London 'Kill the Bill' protest: Thousands march on Home Office
London saw its largest "Kill the Bill" protest to date on Saturday (May 1) after thousands gathered to demonstrate against a proposed bill of law granting the police greater powers to clamp down on protest action.

Sun, 02 May 2021 15:11:16 +0100
90 per cent of Covid fines in London issued since Christmas
More than 15,000 fines were issued by police in London for breaches of Covid-19 laws over Christmas and the start of this year, figures show – around 90 per cent of all fines issued since the start of the pandemic.

Sun, 02 May 2021 10:58:46 +0100
London Bank Holiday weather: Severe weather warning for wind
The Met Office has predicted a washout in London on Bank Holiday Monday, with strong winds forecast throughout the afternoon and night.

Sun, 02 May 2021 14:50:34 +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.  

Sat, 01 May 2021 17:48:09 +0100
Central Line to be hit by strike action on election day
Tube workers on the Central Line will strike next week on May 6, the same day voters head to the polls to elect the Mayor of London.

Sat, 01 May 2021 14:10:00 +0100
Campaign to build Covid-19 memorial at St Paul's Cathedral
A crowdfunding campaign has launched in an effort to raise £2.3 million to build a permanent memorial in London to the victims of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Sat, 01 May 2021 10:32:55 +0100
London Bank Holiday weather forecast: 'Washout' predicted
London's weather is set to remain largely settled throughout the early part of this Bank Holiday weekend, though forecasters predict it becoming increasingly wet and windy.



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