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Wed, 11 Aug 2021 09:23:01 +0100
RSPCA issue urgent warning over animal safety fears this summer
Animals are facing a hazardous summer, as lockdown eases and more people are out enjoying a staycation, the charity warns.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Randox: Overflowing Covid test box pictured in Sutton
Members of the public have shared their frustrations after a picture of an overflowing coronavirus test drop-off box in Sutton was posted online.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Plans for Westfield shopping centre in Croydon axed
The long-awaited regeneration of Croydon town centre will not see the huge Westfield shopping centre built.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Fardin Farji banned from every Co-op in England
A shoplifter has been banned from entering every Co-Op store in England.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Why you should not always use petrol from Tesco, Sainsbury's and ASDA
When it comes to keeping your car on the road, many people will opt to fill up at supermarkets over big name brands, in an effort to save a few pounds.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 18:06:22 +0100
Footage shows final moments of Streatham attacker
CCTV footage that captured the fatal shooting of a man who stabbed two people in Streatham last year (February 2) has been shown to the inquiry investigating his death.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 13:56:05 +0100
A-Level Results Day in Croydon
Students across Croydon are collecting their A-Level results today after another unprecedented year disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 08:58:45 +0100
MOT change means millions of UK drivers face £1,000 fine
A driver is responsible for booking and MOT every 12 months to ensure their vehicle is road worthy.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 08:23:46 +0100
Man charged for carrying a firearm in Mitcham
A man has been charged with possession of a firearm and ammunition after he was arrested in Mitcham.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
How to appeal your A-Level grades if you are not happy on results day
Rather than more traditional methods, students will receive grades based on recommendations from their teachers.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Walk-in Covid vaccinations across Croydon
Three large walk-in vaccination sites are open in Croydon this week as health authorities seek to get increasing numbers of people in the borough protected against the Covid-19 virus.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Why military helicopters keep landing on Hampstead Heath
Why do military helicopters keep landing on Hampstead Heath?

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 10:30:51 +0100
Croydon Council sits on £4.7 million of overpaid council tax
Croydon Council is sitting on £4.7 million of overpaid council tax.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon hospital hit by huge spike in Covid patients
The number of coronavirus patients being treated at Croydon University Hospital has trebled in the past month.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
A-Level results day in London: How did you do?
Students are set to find out their A-level results today. How did you do? Let us know.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 13:23:00 +0100
More floods and heatwaves to hit London, says IPPC report
London is going to suffer more extreme weather, according to a climate change report published on Monday.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 13:25:50 +0100
Randox Health: PCR test post box seen overflowing in Sutton
A 'post box' for PCR tests was seen overflowing in Sutton, with piles of samples spilling out onto a Sutton street.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 12:49:38 +0100
South London: Met Office issues yellow thunderstorm warning
A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms are in force across nearly all of south London for the rest of the day.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
'Fantastic' nurses from Erith and Croydon receive awards
Nurses and midwives who have gone above and beyond over the last year have been recognised in a set of annual NHS awards, with winners coming from both Erith and Croydon.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 15:34:13 +0100
South London gangs targeted in new police operation
Over 150 officers with the Metropolitan Police took part in an operation targeting "gang activity" and associated crimes in south London on Saturday (August 7).

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Hospitals launch group model to further enhance patient care
Two hospitals have launched a group model to further enhance hospital care for patients across south west London and Surrey.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 14:11:03 +0100
60th anniversary of Lanfranc Boys disaster
Monday, August 9 marks 60 years since the tragic events of the Stravanger air crash, also known as the Lanfranc Boys Disaster.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 12:17:23 +0100
Sutton Council apologise after mistake over dementia man's care
A family given just £10-a-week for the care of their learning disabled relative has won compensation from Sutton Council.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
How Sainsburys, Tesco, Waitrose and Morrisons are hiding empty shelves
Supermarkets in the UK are getting creative in an attempt to cover up empty shelves.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon reveals drug-related deaths in 2020
Croydon recorded almost a dozen drug-related deaths last year.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
London police reveal big cat reports since 2015
Police in London have revealed how many big cat sightings there have been.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
28 people died following police contact in London last year
Another 28 people died following contact with police in London last year.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Perseid meteor shower heading to Earth - when you can see it
Due to the extreme heat, the air around the meteors glows and can leave behind trails of light and fireball explosions.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 15:10:45 +0100
Mum finds 'guardian angel' who saved son after appeal
A mother is set to be reunited with her son's "guardian angel" after a heartwarming appeal to readers.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 13:48:29 +0100
Sutton boss speaks out after first game in League Two
Sutton boss Matt Gray insists his team did not get what they deserved after their first match in League Two.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 11:36:24 +0100
Croydon building plot for sale with planning for luxury home
If you have ever thought about building your dream home but didn't know where, then you might just be in luck.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Esher Theatre announces opening date
A new theatre and music venue will open in Esher next month amid a resurgence in the performing arts after months of Covid-19 restrictions.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
London police reveal how many officers are attacked
Attacks on police in London hit a four-year high during the coronavirus pandemic.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Homeless Sutton children in temporary accommodation
More than 800 children were living in temporary accommodation in Sutton during the last national lockdown.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 10:26:27 +0100
Norwood man with knife convicted after Snapchat video
A man from Norwood has been convicted after he filmed himself waving a knife around in a nightclub.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0100
'You won’t be able to leave the country' without Covid vaccine, warns Shapps
The news will come as a blow to Brits who are not vaccinated against coronavirus.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Channel 4 revisit 'killer nanny' Louise Woodward case in 'gripping' documentary
The new three-part documentary will offer a “new perspective” on the case which gripped the nation, and the world, 25 years ago.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
DVLA confirms delays for driving licence applications in the UK
The DVLA has confirmed there are delays for driving licence applications in the UK.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
UK's cheapest supermarket revealed saving you a whopping £416 each year
Which? conducted its Cheapest Supermarket price comparison looking at the cost of a basket of 20 items, including groceries and household essentials.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Video shows Verphy Kudi partying as daughter died home alone
A video showing a teenage mother partying while her baby daughter starved to death home alone has been released.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 16:57:59 +0100
Flash flooding causes disruption in London
Parts of South London have again been hit by torrential rain and localised flooding this weekend.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Search for missing Surrey teenager Sue Ellen
A public appeal has been launched in the search for a teenage girl missing from Surrey.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Covid patients with vaccine treated at Kingston Hospital
Covid patients with vaccines have been treated at Kingston Hospital.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 12:19:32 +0100
Pride celebrations in London scrapped, organisers say
The event attracts hundreds of thousands of people every year.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 14:54:12 +0100
Met Office London weather: Washout rainy weekend ahead
There is yet more rain forecast for London this weekend according to the Met Office.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
How much can I earn for renting out my driveway in London?
It will come as a surprise to many that there’s actually money to be made for renting out your drive way - and London boroughs are at the top of the UK scale.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 15:25:18 +0100
Verphy Kudi sentenced to nine years for baby's death
A mother whose baby died after she left her home alone for six days while she celebrated her birthday has been sentenced to nine years in jail.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Bexley and Lewisham kayakers get gold at London Youth Games
The real Olympics may be going on in Tokyo right now, but a canoeing club in south east London have seen their own share of sporting success this week.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Drivers to face increased fines for breaking TFL rules
Motorists who fail to follow the rules on London’s Red Route roads could face a fine of £160 under new plans.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 15:49:42 +0100
Two fatal crashes on single day in Surrey
There was shock and grievance in Surrey on Friday after two fatal crashes struck in the north and east of the county on Thursday (August 5).



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