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Sat, 31 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Armed police attend low number of incidents in London
Armed police officers in London responded to a record-low number of incidents last year.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Doctors could detect Long Covid with simple check on your eye
According to the new research from scientists, patients suffering from Long Covid will have nerve damage in the cornea.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Diamond Centre pays tribute to Sutton co-founder
The co-founder of a disability riding school has sadly died this week.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Wandsworth children play with Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Budding Wandsworth musicians had the chance to play with a world-famous orchestra this week.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
East London Retreat opened in year of Queen Victoria's Jubilee
The photo at the top of this page from c1910 shows Jubilee Retreat on Bury Road, Chingford.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
EU court wants to ban religious political symbols
Growing up in a small city of Pakistan I have witnessed persecution of my religion, my choices and my identity at first hand.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
RSPCA reveal south London cats needing a home
Here are the cats from the RSPCA Croydon, Crystal Palace and District Branch looking for their forever homes and a loving family.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Positions now available at Rapid Improvement
Rapid Improvement Ltd was set up in February 2007 as a Training Provider focusing on Health and Social Care training.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
4,000 people pinged by Covid app in Croydon
More than 4,000 people in Croydon were contacted by the NHS Covid-19 app and told to isolate in the latest week.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
St George’s Hospital starts building work without permission
St George’s Hospital has been slammed for acting “above the law” after it began building works.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 17:18:19 +0100
Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, Lewisham Covid vaccine walk-ins
There are places in Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich and Lewisham which are now offering walk-in Covid vaccines to people over the age of 18.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 10:00:45 +0100
Nationwide, Santander and Barclays issue cash machines scam warning
The viral clip features a Nationwide Building Society cash point although any ATM could be affected including major banks and supermarkets.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Orpington: MP slams plans to redraw constituency boundaries
Orpington’s MP has claimed plans to redraw the constituency’s boundaries would weaken the voices of residents and create a “bizarre divide.”

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 10:14:53 +0100
Shane Jerome: Teens arrested over Brixton stabbing
Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a stuntman hired for a music video was stabbed to death outside a south London Tube station.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Brits told to prepare for 40C summer temperatures across the UK
The UK is starting to see increasingly extreme temperatures and it is unlikely to change.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 17:40:54 +0100
Police arrest man filmed hurling objects at Beckenham cinema
A man filmed hurling objects at a cinema in Beckenham while screaming obscenities was arrested by police.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 15:54:00 +0100
Katie Price calls for police sackings over alleged comments
Katie Price has called for eight police officers based in Bexleyheath who allegedly made “sick” jokes about her disabled son to be sacked, named and shamed.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 14:09:28 +0100
Crime scene pictured after fatal Greenwich stabbing
Police have established a crime scene just metres away from the Cutty Sark, after a 30-year-old man was fatally stabbed in death in the early hours of the morning.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 13:20:10 +0100
Plumstead dealer jailed after leading police on moped chase
A Plumstead drug dealer who led police on a reckless high-speed moped chase, almost knocking down a small child, has been jailed.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 10:38:42 +0100
Police search for 12-year-old girl missing from Bromley
Police are searching for a 12-year-old girl missing from Bromley.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
London councils ranked by Ombudsman complaints upheld
Councils across south London have been ranked by the number of valid complaints residents have made against them.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 15:59:00 +0100
Manhunt after person shoved off train in Raynes Park
Police have launched a manhunt after a person was pushed off a train at Raynes Park railway station.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 15:14:51 +0100
Carshalton health centre celebrates 15th anniversary
A health centre in Carshalton is celebrating its 15th anniversary.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 10:47:21 +0100
Bus crash prompts emergency response in Wallington
A man is being treated for a "potentially life-changing condition" following a crash with a bus in Wallington.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 09:22:47 +0100
Man in his 20s arrested after fatal stabbing in Greenwich
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following a stabbing in Greenwich.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 08:33:23 +0100
Lambeth Council abuse survivors urge others to seek help
Families affected by the Lambeth Council abuse scandal have spoken out after suffering in silence for decades.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 22:30:44 +0100
Cyclists and walkers to be given priority over drivers in Highway Code changes
Changes to the Highway Code will create a new “road user hierarchy” to boost the safety of pedestrians and cyclists, the Transport Secretary has announced.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 22:28:40 +0100
Met Office issue worrying Storm Evert update as weather warning issued
People across the UK are being warned of high winds and storms with the Met Office warning  it “will get worse before it gets better”.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 17:59:42 +0100
MyEnds project to tackle youth violence in Tottenham Hale
A project has been launched to bring people together to tackle crime in a part of Haringey that has been badly affected by the problem.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 17:21:10 +0100
Kayne Gardner inquest: jury finds Newham man died by misadventure
A young father killed after police chased him against the flow of traffic died by “misadventure”, a jury has ruled.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 17:23:53 +0100
Borehamwood man Paul Davison sentenced for sexual assault
A Borehamwood man has been sentenced after a woman in her 20s woke up to find him "licking her feet" in her hotel room in Hertfordshire.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 16:51:59 +0100
Enfield and Haringey cycling instructors threaten strike
Cycling instructors in Enfield and Haringey could go on strike over a 12-year pay freeze and “worsening” terms and conditions.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Council backs 17-storey Watford General Hospital plans
Plans to rebuild Watford General Hospital have been given the unanimous backing.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 15:20:07 +0100
Aldenham Reservoir: Harry writes to Queen over wildlife fears
A nine-year-old boy has written to the Queen pleading for help after the draining of a reservoir has sparked fears for wildlife.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 14:20:11 +0100
McDonald's reveal five new items being added to the menu
McDonald’s is keeping the BBQ spirit alive despite the summer heatwave coming to an end with the brand new BBQ Quarter Pounder with cheese and other items being added to the menu from today.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 12:38:09 +0100
Harrow Council blocks permission for 178 flats on Ridgeway site
More than 1,000 residents have rejoiced as plans for a high-rise development on the site of a former church hall were booted out.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 12:26:53 +0100
Furious Croydon families probe hundreds of traffic fines
Angry Broad Green locals have done “all the work for the council”  asking more than 350 homes for their thoughts on low traffic neighbourhood plans.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 12:23:55 +0100
Harrow Council blocks flats on Stanmore station car park
Plans for a “monstrous” series of tower blocks on a London Underground station car park have been booted out by council planning chiefs. 

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 12:12:18 +0100
London TFL: Four-day strike set to cause 'severe disruption'
Train passengers and commuters are being warned of "severe disruption" as rail workers are set to strike for four days.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 12:15:20 +0100
Teen charged after arrest for carrying knife on Brixton bus
A teenager has been charged after boarding a bus with a knife in Brixton and possessing cannabis.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 11:29:46 +0100
Battersea residents speak out over last week's flash floods
Battersea residents are calling for urgent action to improve drainage and sewer capacity following last weekend’s flash floods.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 10:55:04 +0100
Euro 2020 final: 15 wanted after violence following match
Detectives have released images of 15 more people officers want to speak with in connection with violence and disorder at the Euro 2020 final.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 10:58:03 +0100
Met Police want more people after Euro 2020 Wembley violence
Metropolitan Police has launched an investigation following events at Wembley and in central London on the day of the Euro 2020 final.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 10:30:28 +0100
Met Office London Storm Evert weather forecast: Wind and rain
The Met Office says London will be hit with strong winds, heavy rain and thunder today (Friday) as Storm Evert hits the UK.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 09:26:26 +0100
M1 Edgware: Junction closed after crash
Drivers are facing delays on their morning commute after a crash on a busy motorway.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 08:50:41 +0100
The amount of Covid cases recorded in Corydon
The number of coronavirus cases in Croydon increased by 149 in the last 24 hours – and one more death was recorded.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Families move into new homes after multi-million pound council revamp of shopping parade
FAMILIES have moved into new homes after the council regenerated property in a multi-million project.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
IN PICTURES: Families and VIP celebrate unveiling of new hospice playground area
FAMILIES and special guests joined together to mark the unveiling of a new hospice play area.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Letter: We like new Bromley roundabout at dangerous junction
The new double roundabout on the A224, Court Road, Orpington has attracted some criticism.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Colliers Wood councillor moves to Italy but won't give up his seat
A South London councillor has defended his move to Italy around 1,000 miles away from the ward he represents.



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