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Tue, 27 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Cyclist suffers injuries after he's hit by car in Lambeth
A cyclist seriously injured when travelling to work has issued a road safety warning.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Government fears over Covid being spread through farting
UK scientists are yet to produce a paper to determine whether flatulence can indeed spread coronavirus.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Blood disorder charity raises awareness at football event
Dragon’s Den star and Reggae Reggae sauce founder Levi Roots attended a Bromley charity football tournament in support of a 12-year-old with a life-threatening blood disorder.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Warning to people shopping at Tesco, Asda, Aldi, Lidl, Morrisons or Sainsbury's
Richard Burnett, chief executive of the Road Haulage Association, said the country is “facing a collapse” of the food chain.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 08:55:49 +0100
Pensioner hit by lorry in West Wickham
A MAN in his 80s has been hospitalised after a crash on West Wickham High Street.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 07:53:22 +0100
Shotgun cartridges found in ceiling on Battersea estate
A STASH of shotgun cartridges were found hidden in a communal ceiling in Battersea.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Flooding causes 'huge damage' to Worcester Park FC
A FOOTBALL club has been left "heartbroken" after the club was plunged partially underwater following flash floods across the UK.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Sutton readers offer suggestions for improving high street
Sutton Guardian readers have been sharing their ideas for improving the high street since our visit last week.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 09:48:25 +0100
Number of Covid cases in Epping Forest rises by 212 over weekend - figures show
The number of coronavirus cases in Epping Forest increased by 212 over the weekend, official figures show.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 08:53:24 +0100
Met Office issues update over second UK heatwave predicted for August
The Met Office has issued an update over the potential August heatwave after last week’s blistering temperatures cooled this weekend.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 08:51:36 +0100
Warning to people shopping at Tesco, Asda, Aldi and Lidl over 'next three weeks'
A fresh warning has been issued over the current ‘pingdemic’ and the NHS Covid-19 app which will lead to empty shelves again in a matter of weeks.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 08:14:21 +0100
Ruislip Lido fenced off after toxic algae build-up
Ruislip Lido has been fenced off following an outbreak of toxic algae that could be fatal for dogs.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Families fear Battersea floods are 'a taste for things to come'
Families fear the London floods are “a taste for things to come” after torrential rain and thunderstorms caused chaos in Battersea.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Covid-19 death toll across Merton care homes revealed
The tragic coronavirus death toll across Merton care homes has been revealed.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
The number of Covid cases in Merton increases
The number of coronavirus cases in Merton increased by 254 over the weekend.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 14:35:08 +0100
Live updates: Eltham High Street closed due to Costa fire
A fire broke out at Costa Coffee shortly before 1pm. Around 25 firefighters were called to the scene. Eltham High Street has been closed.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 16:00:14 +0100
TfL 'smart cameras' to monitor bus lanes and box junctions
TfL will begin rolling out new “smart cameras” at busy junctions in London.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 13:50:18 +0100
London flooding: Residents make 'sandbags' from leaves
Housemates in Camberwell spent three hours shovelling water with buckets to stop their home from being flooded on Sunday.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 12:02:08 +0100
70 children hold gun licences in London
More than 70 children in London are authorised to use guns.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Data shows worst chicken shops by hygiene rating in London
Data shows worst chicken shops by hygiene rating in London.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 16:01:13 +0100
London floods: Sadiq Khan says tacking climate change key priority
Sadiq Khan has said tackling climate change is a “key priority” ahead of a meeting with TfL.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 11:31:07 +0100
Met Office update on second UK heatwave predicted for August
The Met Office issued a mid to long term forecast predicting the weather we can expect in August.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Crime has fallen in Bromley
Crime has fallen over the last year in Bromley.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 17:11:41 +0100
West Wickham High Street crash: Pedestrian hit by lorry
A pedestrian has been rushed to hospital after he was hit by a lorry on West Wickham High Street.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 17:01:07 +0100
Bexleyheath hairdresser facing people smuggling allegations
A hairdresser from Bexleyheath is facing extradition to France over allegations she was involved in a criminal network that arranged channel crossings, according to reports.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 14:14:27 +0100
Eltham High Street closed due to Costa Coffee fire
Around 25 firefighters are battling a blaze in a coffee shop on Eltham High Street.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 13:59:23 +0100
Five arrested over Clapham Junction Asda brawl bailed
Five suspects arrested after a chaotic brawl broke out in Clapham Junction Asda, involving someone dressed as Spider-man, have been bailed.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 12:44:04 +0100
Bromley: Top ten UK local authority where people suffer hunger
Bromley is in the top ten local authorities in the UK where people suffer hunger, according to a new study.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 11:00:51 +0100
Flood alerts across south London after thunderstorm downpour
Flood alerts have been issued across south London following a period of torrential downpour, with three rivers at risk of bursting their banks.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
London Resort fights Swanscombe Peninsula wildlife status
The London Resort developers have challenged the protected status of the Swanscombe Peninsula in the latest twist in the battle to build a £5bn mega-theme park in north Kent.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 12:04:38 +0100
Flooding: London areas at risk of being underwater by 2030
A MAP has revealed that parts of London and surrounding areas could be submerged underwater by 2030.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 10:22:55 +0100
How 1000 evacuees from Gibraltar ended up in Putney
A man who was evacuated from Gibraltar during the Second World War has told the Wandsworth Times about how many like him, found a temporary home in Putney.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 08:16:37 +0100
London flooding: Hospitals ask patients to stay away
Flash floods caused chaos across the city as torrential rain left homes, roads and tube stations flooded on Sunday.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Family launch desperate appeal on Eltham man's 50th birthday
A FAMILY of a man missing from Eltham are appealing for answers on his birthday.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 18:32:21 +0100
East London floods - Walthamstow residents describe knee-deep water
Walthamstow residents badly hit by last night’s flooding say some homes were filled to knee-height or higher with water.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 17:33:48 +0100
Stormzy to get waxwork at Madame Tussauds
Stormzy is getting a waxwork at Madame Tussauds.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Memories of East London club named after Walthamstow Stadium nightspot
It's ten years ago this week since a club named in honour of the nightspot at the former Walthamstow dog track was set to open.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Parents and Epping school tell of pride of teenage lifesaver
A proud head teacher hailed one of his pupils as a "pure wonder" five years ago this week after saving a drowning swimmer's life.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 15:47:16 +0100
TfL 'smart cameras' to monitor bus lanes and box junctions
TfL will begin rolling out new “smart cameras” at busy junctions in London from this autumn in a bid to cut the number of road traffic collisions and reduce congestion.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 15:38:31 +0100
Floods: Sadiq Khan says tacking climate change 'key priority'
Sadiq Khan has said tackling climate change is a “key priority” ahead of a meeting with TfL, the London Fire Brigade and water companies following this weekend’s flooding.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 15:23:24 +0100
'Dumped in Stoke' - Waltham Forest family relocation row
Another family has been told by Waltham Forest Council to abruptly move to Stoke-on-Trent, the second in less than a month.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 15:12:11 +0100
Haringey Council to insource SEND transport service
A service to help children with special educational needs and disabilities (Send) travel to and from school will be brought under Haringey Council’s control.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 15:13:59 +0100
Harlow Council backs football clubs with discounted rates
Harlow Council has given Harlow and District Football League a reduction in pitch hire fees for last season in support of grassroots football affected by the pandemic.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 14:54:34 +0100
Homes plans spark fear for future of Chingford leisure centre
An informal master-plan of what could replace Chingford Leisure Centre shows more than ten new buildings, ranging from three to seven storeys high.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 14:41:34 +0100
Harlow The Range: Iceland store opening in department shop
A new Iceland store is opening in a discount department shop in Harlow.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 13:25:18 +0100
Family home in Walthamstow hit by floods in post-Covid reunion
A woman whose childhood home was flooded during the family’s first get-together in 18 months has described the experience as “heartbreaking” for her parents.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 13:07:29 +0100
Enfield tenants to have their say on new residents' groups
A plan to help residents become more involved in Enfield’s council housing services will go out to consultation after town hall bosses defended their approach.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 13:02:21 +0100
Man dies after falling from block of flats in Wandsworth
A man has died after falling from a block of flats in Wandsworth.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 12:49:32 +0100
How Barnet Council is spending £79m in money from developers
Councillors in Barnet have approved nearly £79 million of funding for projects due to take place over the next five years.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 13:00:35 +0100
Santander branch closes in Northolt Road, Harrow
Harrow's Santander branch in Northolt Road officially closed last week.



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