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Tue, 29 Jun 2021 08:50:50 +0100
Chris Whitty harassed by 'thugs' in London park in video
Police are investigating after a video was shared online appearing to show England's chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty being harassed by two men in a park in London.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 08:35:10 +0100
South London: 79 new target locations for Lidl stores
Lidl has published a long and ambitious list of desired locations it wants to build new stores in, with dozens of potential openings in south London.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 14:57:50 +0100
Fire tears through Elephant and Castle station
A huge fire has broken out in Elephant and Castle that has enveloped parts of central London in smoke.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 11:31:35 +0100
Olympian rides down the River Thames on 'flying surfboard'
Hate taking public transport in London? Well there may be a new way for you travel across the capital, and it comes with amazing views.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 19:31:36 +0100
First images from inside new-look Wimbledon
The first images from inside Wimbledon's legendary All-England Club have been published as the tournament opened today (Monday, June 28).

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 17:51:02 +0100
Man who helped save woman from south London fire
A man has spoken out about his harrowing experience after a fire broke out at the foot of a residential block in Streatham last week (June 23).

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 16:08:03 +0100
Footage from Elephant and Castle shows extent of major fire
Dramatic images and footage have been published online as a fire continues to rage near Elephant and Castle Station this afternoon.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 11:57:44 +0100
Sutton United name Terry Bullivant as director of football
Sutton United have announced the appointment of Terry Bullivant as director of football.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 11:15:09 +0100
Police appeal after fatal crash in Croydon
A man has died following a crash in Croydon on Saturday ( June 26).

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 10:26:18 +0100
Winter lockdown warning as third Covid-19 wave 'definitely under way'
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) shared the bleak warning that a third wave “definitely” underway.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 16:42:58 +0100
New report to examine London's preparedness for terror attack
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has confirmed plans to commission a new report examining London’s counter-terror preparedness.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 09:29:46 +0100
Queen approves appointment of Sajid Javid as new health secretary
The Bromsgrove MP previously served as home secretary from 2018 to 2019 - and then as chancellor until February last year.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 16:41:15 +0100
Met urged to review hiring process after 'serious misconduct'
The Metropolitan Police Service has been urged to review its application and recruitment process following several high-profile incidents of “serious misconduct” involving officers.

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 17:07:50 +0100
London gets England's first hydrogen double decker buses
London will be the first city in England to put hydrogen-powered double decker buses on the streets as a new fleet is launched today.

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 17:06:20 +0100
Warning issued over 'insidious' Post Office scam which cost one victim £80,000
One victim reportedly lost £80,000 after being duped by the scam.

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 17:07:05 +0100
Covid-19 expert warns of 21 coronavirus symptoms you need to be aware of
He has previously warned Brits that they need to be aware of additional symptoms not listed by the NHS.

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 17:05:09 +0100
Thousands of anti-lockdown protesters march in central London
Thousands of anti-lockdown protesters are marching through central London this afternoon (June 26) carrying placards and flags.

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Warning as 'pollen bomb' forecast set for London
Hayfever sufferers are set to be hit by a pollen bomb in London, new data reveals.

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Croydon refugee helps Grenfell survivors get uni places
A refugee scholar living in Croydon has reflected on the success of a scheme he set up to help survivors of the Grenfell Tower fire access higher education.

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 17:01:09 +0100
Lithium-ion battery warning after Croydon fire
Firefighters are warning people of the dangers of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries found in electronic devices after a serious house fire in Croydon.

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 15:02:09 +0100
Free health checks launched at Tesco Cheam car park
Past and current smokers are being invited for a free NHS lung health check in a bid to improve earlier diagnosis of lung conditions, including cancer.

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 12:20:02 +0100
St Helier GMB staff raise concerns over contract transfers
St Helier hospital have denied claims that they have "forgotten about" cleaners, caterers and porters during the coronavirus pandemic.

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 09:22:52 +0100
Full list of destinations you can visit from June 30
A number of sunny getaways have been added to the UK's green travel list, including Spain's Balearic Islands, Madeira, Malta and Barbados.

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 08:39:00 +0100
Over-18s urged to 'grab a jab' in England this weekend
Adults are being encouraged to "grab a jab" as hundreds of walk-in vaccination sites are set to open this weekend.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 11:16:23 +0100
Orders to wear face masks set to be ditched on July 19
All legal coronavirus restrictions, including requirements to wear face masks, are set to be ditched on July 19, a Cabinet minister said.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 16:10:58 +0100
Mum admits to manslaughter of daughter in Mitcham home
A MOTHER has admitted the manslaughter of her daughter who was stabbed to death at their family home in Mitcham last year.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 16:00:25 +0100
South London boroughs see sharp rise in Covid cases
Several boroughs in south west London have seen sharp increases in the number of new Covid infections confirmed in recent days, the latest data from Public Health England (PHE) has shown.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 17:28:43 +0100
Streatham garage fire leaves seven in hospital
Thirteen people including five children were forced to evacuate a block of flats in Streatham after a fire broke out in a garage below them in the early hours of Wednesday morning (June 23).

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 15:32:54 +0100
Sutton's most vulnerable access free health checks at event
Sutton's most vulnerable residents were recently invited to an event to get their vaccine, receive health checks, and free food.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 15:12:19 +0100
Appeal after double stabbing in Carshalton
Police are appealing for information after a double stabbing in Carshalton left three men needing treatment from paramedics last night (June 22).

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 11:10:17 +0100
Man appears in court after mother-of-two killed in crash
A MAN has been charged with causing the death of a 21-year-old woman who was struck in a hit and run in Cheam last year.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 11:40:21 +0100
Man targeted in homophobic hate crime in Worcester Park
A man is still receiving hospital treatment after he was subjected to a homophobic attack which saw him "punched hard in the face" in Worcester Park.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 09:46:57 +0100
Woman exploits job position with sex offences in SW London
A WOMAN in a position of trust had been jailed for committing sex offences with a child in and around South West London.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 09:14:49 +0100
Croydon family receives apology after 5-years of 'poor care'
A charity has issued an apology to an autistic man from Croydon and has agreed to pay £70,000 after his family claimed that he was neglected in their care.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Why separation and divorce should be a civilised affair
If you are experiencing the anxiety and loss of a relationship ending and suffering sleepless nights worrying about the future, you are not alone.

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 15:40:36 +0100
Woman left disgusted after peach purchase from Sainsbury's
The last thing this woman expected to find in her food was an earwig...

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 14:34:19 +0100
Sutton: 4 people named in the Queen’s Birthday Honours
These people have been recognised by the Queen for their extraordinary efforts to support others.

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 11:33:30 +0100
London Underground to get full mobile phone coverage by 2024
The Mayor of London has pledged that passengers on the London Underground will have mobile coverage throughout the network by the end of 2024.

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 10:55:39 +0100
Street food trucks comes to doorsteps in Hackbridge
The UK's best street food trucks will be offering food in the heart of Hackbridge every week.

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 09:23:11 +0100
Graves hidden with overgrown grass at Croydon cemetery
Croydon Cemetery has become so overgrown some are having trouble finding the graves of their loved ones.

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 08:45:16 +0100
Police team up with organisations to engage with community
Police officers from Croydon took part in a netball event over the weekend in a bid to build trust within communities.

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 16:55:03 +0100
Two arrests after man hurt in reported Morden shooting
Two people have been arrested after a man was taken to hospital in a serious condition following a reported shooting in Morden this afternoon (June 22).

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 17:47:45 +0100
Appeal to find teenager missing from Croydon
Authorities have launched a public appeal in the search for a 17-year-old boy missing from Croydon.

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 15:39:33 +0100
Man with 'Mickey Mouse' mask grabbed woman on Mitcham Common
A woman is urging residents to "be careful" after she described being grabbed by a man in a “Mickey Mouse Covid mask” on Mitcham Common on Sunday (June 20).

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 14:16:22 +0100
Reclaim Sutton's Streets set to protest this weekend
Protesters' are set to take to the streets of Sutton this weekend, to campaign against sexual harassment experienced by women within the borough.

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 13:47:21 +0100
Man taken to hospital after attack in Worcester Park
A man in his 40s has been hospitalised with head injuries following an assault in Worcester Park.

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Vets issue urgent warning to dog owners over deadly parasite
A survey from Elanco Animal Health indicates that 42% of dog owners are not aware of what lungworm is or how it can infect dogs.

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
This could be why your hay fever is so much worse this year
The nurse advisor for Allergy UK has revealed why many of us are suffering particularly badly with hay fever this year.

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 17:39:04 +0100
Best London rooftop bars and beer gardens to watch Euros
The weather is set to heat up again next week, as will the Euros, with the competition heading towards the knockout stage.

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Pancytopenia: Vets issue advice to cat owners amid rise in deadly illness
This week, Fold Hill have issued an urgent recall on a range of products sold at Pets At Home and Sainsbury’s.



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