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Thu, 20 May 2021 07:37:08 +0100
Police appeal to find missing man from Purley
Police have issued an appeal to help locate a man missing from the Purley area.

Thu, 20 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
TfL announces June start date for rental e-scooter trial
A 12-month trial of e-scooter rentals in London will begin in June, TfL has today confirmed.

Thu, 20 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Aldi announce new 'McDonald's' menu including 'Big Mac'
Everyone knows a McDonald’s order isn’t complete without a serving of classic chicken nuggets, and Aldi’s version will be no different.

Thu, 20 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
World's first clinical trial on Covid booster jab launched in the UK
Some 2,886 people aged 30 and older are being recruited at 18 NHS sites from London to Glasgow.

Wed, 19 May 2021 18:31:31 +0100
London has lowest vaccine uptake in England, data reveals
London has the lowest rate of vaccine uptake in England according to data published by Public Health England.

Wed, 19 May 2021 16:30:00 +0100
Sadiq Khan visits Yorkshire to show London's role in recovery
Sadiq Khan today visited Yorkshire as he doubled down on his pledge to “build bridges” between London and the rest of the country.

Wed, 19 May 2021 17:12:02 +0100
Support flows in for Colliers Wood crochet art group
Hundreds of residents have encouraged a yarn group to "crack on with their colourful displays" after they received an anonymous letter asking them to be removed from the streets of Merton.

Wed, 19 May 2021 16:46:06 +0100
Lewisham plans to build council homes on existing estates
Lewisham’s mayor and cabinet is set to “agree to continue with” proposals to build council housing on existing estates in the borough.

Wed, 19 May 2021 12:59:00 +0100
Met Police: Woman in 60s sexually assaulted in Eltham Park
A woman in her 60s was pushed into bushes and sexually assaulted by a man in Eltham on Sunday.

Wed, 19 May 2021 11:24:28 +0100
Royal Marsden donates IT equipment to schools in Sutton
More than 200 pieces of IT equipment has been donated to schools across Sutton to help bridge the digital divide.

Wed, 19 May 2021 16:25:00 +0100
TrustFord apologise after Plough Lane tree 'disaster'
A car dealership has issued an apology after chopping down eleven trees in Wimbledon.

Wed, 19 May 2021 15:12:00 +0100
UFOs in Sidcup? Five flying objects filmed over south London
Omg a ufo in Bexley

Wed, 19 May 2021 11:55:00 +0100
South London: More rain forecast after 'biblical' hail storm
More wet weather is forecast to follow this week after thunder and lightning was joined by a freakish hail storm sweeping across south London yesterday.

Wed, 19 May 2021 10:11:36 +0100
Sydenham: Anger at delay to Daniel Morgan murder report
The family of Daniel Morgan has reacted with fury after the Home Office stepped in to delay publication of a long-awaited report on his unsolved murder, and said it may keep parts of the document secret.

Wed, 19 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
MP opposes 1,500 home Morden Wharf development over height
Plans for 1,500 homes on the Greenwich Peninsula have been slammed by a local MP due to its excessive height.

Wed, 19 May 2021 16:17:26 +0100
Tooting MP slams immigration checks on delivery drivers
A Tooting MP has spoken out in criticism of a joint operation by Met Police and the Home Office, targeting food delivery drivers

Wed, 19 May 2021 17:00:54 +0100
Richmond Park MP slams Israeli 'aggression' in Palestine
Richmond Park MP Sara Olney has criticsed the Israeli state's aggressive actions in Palestine in response to an open letter from the Muslim community.

Wed, 19 May 2021 13:03:13 +0100
Former Croydon probation officer attacked fellow officer
A former probation officer with the Met Police in Croydon has been sentenced after pleading guilty to assaulting a fellow member of the force while off duty.

Wed, 19 May 2021 12:06:05 +0100
Kings Road knife attack
A man is in a serious condition after being violently stabbed in Richmond.

Wed, 19 May 2021 10:42:00 +0100
Nurse Jenny McGee, who cared for PM, resigns from NHS
A nurse who looked after Boris Johnson when he was seriously ill with Covid-19 has resigned, citing the Government's 1% pay offer and its lack of respect for the profession.

Wed, 19 May 2021 09:23:07 +0100
Russian supermarket Mere wants to open in South London
A Russian supermarket which has been dubbed the new Lidl has set its sights on opening a store in south London.

Wed, 19 May 2021 08:22:54 +0100
Witness appeal after man hospitalised in Croydon
A man in his 30s has been hospitalised with a serious head injury following an unknown incident in Croydon.

Wed, 19 May 2021 18:31:59 +0100
London has lowest vaccine uptake in England, data reveals
London has the lowest rate of vaccine uptake in England according to data published by Public Health England.

Wed, 19 May 2021 17:55:00 +0100
Haringey man behind Covid vaccine scam texts jailed
A scammer has been jailed after he sent out text messages purporting to be from the NHS, banks and mobile phone providers.

Wed, 19 May 2021 16:30:00 +0100
Sadiq Khan visits Yorkshire to show London's role in recovery
Sadiq Khan today visited Yorkshire as he doubled down on his pledge to “build bridges” between London and the rest of the country.

Wed, 19 May 2021 15:59:29 +0100
Pinner woman had life-saving heart transplant as a child
A Pinner woman who had to undergo a heart transplant as a child says she honours the hero who saved her life.

Wed, 19 May 2021 15:06:46 +0100
Stabbing victim Kiyan Prince lives on in FIFA 21
A promising youth footballer who died in a stabbing 15 years ago has been ‘brought back to life’ through FIFA 21.

Wed, 19 May 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Pearly Queen of Clapton new ambassador for 3food4u charity
A charity continuing to provide vital support to the community as lockdown restrictions ease has been boosted by the support of the Pearly Queen of Clapton.

Wed, 19 May 2021 14:33:43 +0100
Boxpark Wembley announces plans for Euro 2020 games
Boxpark Wembley has announced plans to screen the Euro 2020 games.

Wed, 19 May 2021 14:04:45 +0100
Peter Murray eyes 1,000-mile walk around Barnet and Enfield
An 86-year-old man has said he has “plenty of years left on the clock” as he eyes a 1,000-mile walking challenge covering Barnet, Enfield and Haringey.

Wed, 19 May 2021 13:20:27 +0100
Fire in Acton flat caused by unattended cooking
FIREFIGHTERS are warning of the dangers of leaving cooking unattended after a blaze in a flat in Friary Road, Acton, yesterday (18).

Wed, 19 May 2021 13:00:00 +0100
‘Cherished’ trees chopped down by Barnet Council
“Cherished” trees that were chopped down in a suburban street were suffering from wood decay, according to Barnet Council.

Wed, 19 May 2021 12:12:00 +0100
Harrow West MP criticises Government’s major planning reforms
A Harrow MP has joined his Labour colleagues on the council in calling on the Government to rethink its proposed major planning reforms.

Wed, 19 May 2021 10:50:22 +0100
Bid to topple Enfield administration set for this week
A bid to bring down Enfield’s Labour administration could go ahead this week after being postponed following a row over scheduling.

Wed, 19 May 2021 07:28:00 +0100
Gas boilers could be banned from 2025
The plan to cut emissions also includes an end to sales of new petrol and diesel passenger cars by 2035.

Wed, 19 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Nick Knowles faces sack from BBC show DIY SOS for his role in Nestle advert
Nick Knowles has hosted DIY SOS for over two decades, since it debuted in 1999. 

Tue, 18 May 2021 17:16:35 +0100
TfL announces June start date for rental e-scooter trial
A 12-month trial of e-scooter rentals in London will begin in June, TfL has today confirmed.

Tue, 18 May 2021 17:37:50 +0100
Sydenham Hill Estate: High Court orders consent quashed
Campaigners are celebrating after a High Court judge ordered that planning permission for new homes on their estate should be quashed.

Tue, 18 May 2021 12:30:48 +0100
South-west London boroughs detect new 'Indian' variant cases
Concerns over the spread of a new and highly transmissible strain of the Covid-19 virus first detected in India are being furthered with cases detected in a number of south west London boroughs.

Tue, 18 May 2021 11:12:33 +0100
Transport for London secures 10-day extension of bailout
Transport for London (TfL) has secured another short-term extension of its Government bailout as negotiations on a longer deal continue, the authority announced.

Tue, 18 May 2021 15:12:00 +0100
Iconic attractions reopen across south east London
The next big change in the Government's third coronavirus lockdown has happened, with a whole host of hospitality and entertainment options reopening on May 17.

Tue, 18 May 2021 11:07:27 +0100
Woolwich Works £32m restoration to open in September
A 1,200 seat theatre and massive new creative district is set to open in Woolwich in September as part of a £31.6 million restoration project.

Tue, 18 May 2021 10:46:47 +0100
Sutton celebrates inclusivity with transgender crossing
A pedestrian crossing has been painted in the colours of the transgender flag in Sutton Town Centre.

Tue, 18 May 2021 16:35:24 +0100
Charity football match with legends of the game at CPFC
A charity football match featuring former legends of the game will take place at Selhurst Park on June 1, organizers have announced.

Tue, 18 May 2021 15:07:29 +0100
Prison governor takes on 11 marathons for Cancer Research UK
A prison governor who spends his spare time as a pacer at marathon events is taking on 11 marathons in 11 days.

Tue, 18 May 2021 13:47:48 +0100
Clapham's Ultimate Cheer competes for World Championship bid
Clapham cheerleaders are going for gold at a national competition.

Tue, 18 May 2021 12:42:11 +0100
The two vaccination hubs opening in Merton this week
TWO pop-up Covid-19 vaccination clinics are set to open in Merton this week.

Tue, 18 May 2021 12:14:17 +0100
Tooting man’s charity walk after losing family to fire
An aspiring fire fighter has trekked from Tooting to Brighton to raise money for a cause close to his heart.

Tue, 18 May 2021 10:35:44 +0100
This is why a helicopter was flying over Petersham in the middle of the night
Petersham residents have complained after being awoken in the early hours last week by a helicopter landing on a nearby golf course.

Tue, 18 May 2021 09:08:49 +0100
Police re-appeal to find man missing from Putney
Police are re-appealing for help to locate a missing 57-year-old from Putney.



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