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Tue, 20 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Balham has highest Covid infection rates in London
Balham has had one of the highest Covid infection rates in London recently.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0100
Doomed Dome in Greenwich could have been homage to Diana
The Millennium Dome was briefly mooted to become a tribute to Diana, the Princess of Wales.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
London commuters back new face mask rules
Freedom Day commuters at London Bridge have told how they’re worried about rising Covid-rates.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 09:25:44 +0100
Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Lidl, AldI update face mask rules for shoppers
Supermarket chains Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Lidl and Aldi have provided an update on the face mask rules for shoppers.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 09:02:02 +0100
Bexley health lead asks schools not to scrap Covid controls
The director of public heath in Bexley has issued a statement asking schools in the borough to continue enforcing coronavirus safety measures, despite the milestone 'Freedom Day' on Monday.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 08:32:21 +0100
Man in 50s 'critical' after assault in Westerham, north Kent
A man in his 50s has been rushed to hospital where he is fighting for his life after sustaining a head injury in a violent assault in north Kent.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 09:43:12 +0100
Premier League footballer arrested on suspicion of child sex offences
A PREMIER League footballer has been arrested on suspicion of child sex offences.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon kebab shop's amazing survival story
The first thing to say about Flames Kebab and Fish Bar, run by Qaseem Azemi and his team on Croydon High Street, is that the food is delicious.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Parents thank St George's for saving twins at start of Covid
A MOTHER has thanked hospital staff at St George’s Twins Trust centre for saving her babies lives at the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
British Kebab Awards: 12 south London takeaways shortlisted
Wondering where to go for the highest quality kebab? If so, this may help you.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 09:20:00 +0100
Driver cleared of murder after collision at Henlys Corner
A motorist has been cleared of murdering a woman who was crushed under his car following a minor collision, a court has heard.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
BBC to air special interview with Dominic Cummings - what time will it be on?
The BBC have announced that a special interview with Dominic Cummings is set to air on TV later this week.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 19:17:08 +0100
Thumper train by Hastings Diesels spotted in Lewisham
The Thumper train by Hastings Diesels was spotted in Lewisham.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 18:03:52 +0100
Nightclubs: Proof of Covid vaccination to be required for entry
Proof of full vaccination will be required as a condition of entry to England's nightclubs and other venues from this autumn.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 17:46:21 +0100
Struggling to sleep in the heatwave? 6 ways to get a good night's rest
Struggling to sleep in the heatwave? 6 ways to get a good night's rest

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 12:30:33 +0100
Ocado cancels thousands of orders after Erith warehouse fire
Ocado was forced to cancel thousands of orders after a fire caused by colliding robots broke out a fulfilment centre in Erith.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 11:51:25 +0100
Where do I need to wear a face mask now?
Face masks are no longer mandatory in shops and on most public transport after the remaining coronavirus restrictions were lifted on Monday.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 17:21:30 +0100
Dartford: Police make fourth arrest after centre stabbing
Police have made a fourth arrest after two men were tasered in the wake of a stabbing in Dartford town centre at the weekend.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 10:38:34 +0100
Firefighters tackle fire in Armstrong Road, Woolwich
Six fire engines were called to a fire at a range of industrial units on Armstrong Road in Woolwich yesterday.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:27:06 +0100
Met Office issue thunderstorm warning for London today
The Met Office has issued a thunderstorm warning in London today.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 12:54:22 +0100
Police patrolling road blocks in Lambeth to tackle vandals
Police will be patrolling road blocks to tackle ongoing vandalism – as the council looks to prosecute those responsible.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 12:11:22 +0100
Man accused over lockdown rave in Deptford cleared
A man accused of helping to organise a rave in breach of lockdown rules has avoided a potential fine after two police officers failed to attend court.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 11:46:47 +0100
Croydon Hospital reveals number of Covid patients
Croydon University Hospital will not say how many Covid patients being treated have had one or two vaccinations.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 11:16:22 +0100
D-Day hero Ernest Aylott dies aged 97
A D-Day hero who landed on Sword Beach has died at the age of 97.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 11:07:40 +0100
Two arrested after cannabis raid at Mitcham house
Two women have been arrested after cannabis was found in Mitcham.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Track and Trace: People in south east London told to isolate
More than 7,000 people have been told to isolate by Test and Trace in south east London and north Kent.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Teresa Sheldon released after killing son Tommy in July 2015
The husband of a woman who killed their five-year-old son said his family are living in fear after she was released.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Track and Trace: People told to isolate in Wandsworth
The number of people being told to self-isolate by Test and Trace in Wandsworth has reached its highest level in six months.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Track and Trace: 2,500 people told to isolate in Sutton and Croydon
More than 2,500 people have been told to self-isolate by Test and Trace in Sutton and Croydon.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
More than 800 told to self-isolate in Merton
More than 800 people have been told to isolate by Test and Trace in Merton.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 12:00:18 +0100
The south London lidos to visit during heatwave
After months spent cooped up, swimmers will be glad to hear they can jump back in the water today.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
TikTok: Smithy Family offers reward after house is destroyed
The Smithy Family has offered a £5,000 reward for information following a devastating fire at their Welling home.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:12:03 +0100
Catford Town Centre plan to re-route South Circular approved
Major plans to transform Catford’s town centre which could see the South Circular re-routed have been approved by the mayor and cabinet.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 14:44:50 +0100
Man who was seen masturbating at bus stop in Eltham jailed
A man who was seen masturbating at a bus stop in Eltham has been jailed.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 11:47:28 +0100
Jack Fincham: Love Island star quizzed by police in car park
Love Island star Jack Fincham was questioned by police in a south east London car park early on a Sunday morning.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 10:52:20 +0100
Gravesend school advises pupils avoid town after stabbing
A Gravesend school has warned pupils to avoid the town centre amid “increased tensions” after a boy was stabbed last month.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
South London boroughs ranked on 'health' of streets
South London boroughs has been ranked in an annual survey measuring how healthy their streets are for cyclists and pedestrians.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 17:45:14 +0100
Several injured in south London ambulance crash
Four people including two children were hospitalised in a crash involving a London Ambulance Service (LAS) vehicle in Croydon on Saturday (July 17).

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 17:11:08 +0100
Croydon: Emergency services respond to Mcdonald's stabbing
Emergency services rushed to Croydon High Street last night following reports that a person was stabbed at a fast food restuarant.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:21:38 +0100
John Kerry at Kew Gardens for climate crisis speech
Former Presidential candidate and US Special Envoy for Climate John Kerry will discuss the worsening climate crisis in a speech at Kew Gardens on Tuesday (July 20).

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 15:16:45 +0100
Royal Albert Hall exec attacked police after Wimbledon drinks
A WOMAN from Tooting kicked and spat at police officers after guzzling down free wine in the hospitality section at the Wimbledon tennis championships, a court has heard.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 15:09:50 +0100
Royal Albert Hall exec attacked police after Wimbledon drinks
A WOMAN from Tooting kicked and spat at police officers after guzzling down free wine in the hospitality section at the Wimbledon tennis championships, a court has heard.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 12:58:56 +0100
Body of man found in Lambeth prompts murder case
A murder investigation is underway in Lambeth after the body of a man was found deceased on New Park Road last week.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 11:56:00 +0100
AFC Wimbledon launch wellbeing programme in Merton
A NEW partnership has formed between AFC Wimbledon Foundation and the Nelson Health Centre to help improve residents wellbeing.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Vote for Wandsworth woman to become Miss England
A Wandsworth woman is in with a chance of being crowned Miss England.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Raynes Park: Thames Water urged to act over flash floods
Merton Council is calling on Thames Water to take "urgent action" after the centre of Raynes Park was left underwater after flash flooding.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Epsom and St Helier staff recognised for pandemic efforts
Frontline staff at Epsom and St Helier Hospitals have been awarded for their extraordinary contributions during the coronavirus pandemic.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 19:30:00 +0100
Students start campaign calling for an end to animal testing
Two students have started a campaign calling for testing to be stopped on animals.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 17:52:51 +0100
'Pingdemic' halts Met Line as staff told to self-isolate
Commuters have spoken of the “horrible” disruption after the Metropolitan Line was shut without warning at the weekend due to the so-called ‘Pingdemic’. 

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 17:46:13 +0100
Herts residents told to self-isolate by Test and Trace
More than 5,000 people have been told to self-isolate by Test and Trace in Hertfordshire.



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