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Mon, 18 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Every confirmed Alabama Rot case in south London
A warning has been issued to dog owners after more cases of Alabama Rot were identified in the UK - so here's every confirmed case in south London.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Wild Things: The unmistakeable garganey
Our Wild Things columnist Eric Brown reflects on further good news for the conservationists opposing plans to transform nature-rich habitat on Swanscombe peninsular into a £3.5 billion Disney-style theme park at the expense of rare spiders and other...

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 14:27:49 +0100
Croydon New Addington: Man stabbed in broad daylight
A 27-year-old has been rushed to hospital after he was stabbed in New Addington yesterday.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon Mercedes driver fined after speeding in Bromley
THE driver of a Mercedes has been fined almost £600 after speeding in Bromley.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100
ShopDisney has 20 percent off all toys now - but you’ll need to be quick
ShopDisney has all toys on 20% off now.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0100
Easter 2022: Why do we eat chocolate at Easter? Easter traditions explained
Eating lots of chocolate has become the norm at this time of year - but have you ever wondered where exactly the tradition comes from?

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 13:39:02 +0100
Matt Gray hails ‘top performance’ as Sutton end Mansfield’s winning home run
BOSS Matt Gray revelled in a “top performance” from his side after they beat Mansfield 3-2 to halt the Stags’ club-record home run of 11 successive league wins.

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 10:10:51 +0100
Three teens taken to hospital after Croydon stabbing
Three teenagers have been taken to hospital with stab injuries after a fight in New Addington yesterday afternoon.

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Merton man fined more than £1,000 for drug driving in Surrey
The driver of a Volkswagen Golf has been fined £1,297 after being caught drug driving in Wallington, Surrey.

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 00:02:00 +0100
Easter weekend things to do: Red Letter Days out for the whole family
There's something for everyone with these Red Letter Days out.

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100
I tried Iceland's Slush Puppie ice lollies that're perfect for Easter Bank Holiday weekend
When Iceland announced they were launching slush puppie ice lollies, I knew I had to try one - but did it live up to my expectations?

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0100
8 signs your dog is experiencing heatstroke as Met Office predicts 'hottest days of year'
Brits will enjoy the hottest days of the year so far over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend with mercury set to hit 22C this weekend.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 10:52:22 +0100
Thornton Heath: Man found guilty of murder after stabbing teen
A man has been found guilty of murdering a 16-year-old boy in Thornton Heath.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 10:09:14 +0100
Girl, 13, missing from Croydon since yesterday
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing 13-year-old girl from Croydon.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 09:39:02 +0100
London Road Croydon: Man taken to hospital after stabbing
A man, who is believed to be aged in his 30s, has been taken to hospital after being stabbed in Croydon.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
What's on TV this Easter: See the full schedule
From Easter services to classic films there's plenty to keep you entertained this Easter.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
New Crystal Palace Park Trust pledges to make changes in 2023 takeover
The new Crystal Palace Park Trust has pledged to fix the ‘rusty laptop’ stage and toilets after it takes over in 2023.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Met Office: Warm weather spells to hit south London this Easter weekend
The hottest day of the year is on the way this Good Friday, with temperatures peaking at 22 degrees.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Easter London Tube closures this weekend: See the full list
Check the London Underground services this weekend before heading out this Easter Bank Holiday weekend.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Ru Paul's Fantastic Five of 14 London general tickets- how to get yours
The Fantastic Five of 14 are coming to the UK on tour, here's when to get tickets.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Iceland transforms Chewits, Malteser, Hershey's and more into tasty ice lollies
Shop Iceland's new ice lolly range where your favourite sweets get a frozen makeover.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 16:32:01 +0100
South Londoners charged with smuggling meth into Australia
Three south Londoners have been charged for their suspected involvement in smuggling 24 kilograms of crystal meth.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 13:56:16 +0100
Met counter-terrorism officer guilty of attempting to meet 13-year-old for sex
A Metropolitan Police counter-terrorism officer has been found guilty of three child sex offences, after he arranged to a meet a 13-year-old girl for sex when he was “on duty working from home”.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 12:43:25 +0100
Croydon Council won’t renew meals on wheels service at the end of this month
Croydon Council won’t renew its meals on wheels service at the end of this month.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Nature Notes: Butterflies have much to contend with
IF we include the dainty orange tip and the rare wood white, there are five species of white butterflies in Britain, the others being large white (sometimes called 'cabbage' white) plus the small and green-veined, all on the wing from April and throu...

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 09:14:00 +0100
Most attractive places to live in south London revealed
THE most attractive places to live in south London have been revealed.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Don’t let Covid spoil the party this Easter weekend
No matter how much we’ve been looking forward to getting together this weekend, if we have any symptoms we should stay at home until we are better.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
New manager of Croydon arts centre wants to 'open doors to local community'
The new manager of Croydon’s Fairfield Halls said he wants to open its doors to the local community.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 18:07:58 +0100
George Alagiah returns to BBC News At Six after 'months of treatment' for bowel cancer
George Alagiah returned to the BBC’s News At Six on Thursday, April 14 after “months of treatment”.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 08:15:17 +0100
Shop Disneyland Paris 30th anniversary collection
ShopDisney has released its special collection to celebrate Disneyland Paris's 30th Birthday.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 06:36:26 +0100
New PS5 stock at Game today - how to get yours
The new PS5s are released today, with a range of bundles available.

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 17:11:17 +0100
NHS staff ask south west Londoners to use services correctly this Easter
Staff at St George’s are urging south west Londoners to take extra care and only attend the emergency department in genuine emergencies over the coming Easter weekend.

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Ed Sheeran spotted at The Petersham Hotel in Richmond
Hugely popular singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has been pictured at a south London hotel.

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 15:37:32 +0100
Jury trial for Wayne Couzens over ‘indecent exposure’ charges
Sarah Everard’s killer Wayne Couzens has chosen a trial in front of a jury in the Crown Court to face four charges of indecent exposure.

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 13:20:06 +0100
Sutton man missing since yesterday could be in Brighton
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing 38-year-old man from Sutton.

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 12:38:16 +0100
Met officer ‘tried to meet 13-year-old for sex while working from home’, court told
A Metropolitan Police counter-terrorism officer arranged to a meet a 13-year-old girl for sex when he was “on duty working from home”, a court has heard.

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 10:30:32 +0100
Two London pubs named in The National Pub & Bar Awards 2022
Across 100 pubs in the UK two in London were named the in the acclaimed list.

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 09:41:57 +0100
Thornton Heath station: Man dies after being hit by train
A man has died after being hit by a train at Thornton Heath station.

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Supermarket Easter opening times in South East London
Don't get caught out by the four-day weekend, find out the opening hours for all major supermarkets in South East London over the Easter bank holiday.

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon girl's cancer mistaken for stomach ache
A four-year-old from Croydon had her cancer mistaken for a stomach ache by three separate hospitals before doctors found a ten centimetre tumour.

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Calls for revamp of 'gross' and 'rotten' Crystal Palace Park toilets
The Crystal Palace Park toilets will need “significant investment or replacement”, the Bromley Council leader has warned.

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Tory candidate in Croydon’s mayoral election 'will reform council’s housing department'
The Conservative candidate in Croydon’s mayoral election said he will reform the council’s housing department after the exposure of residents “living in squalor”.

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Ru Paul's Fantastic Five of 14 London pre-sale tickets- how to get yours
The Fantastic Five of 14 are coming to the UK on tour, here's when to get tickets.

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 12:16:41 +0100
Sir David Amess: Ali Harbi Ali given full life sentence for murder
A life sentence means he will never be released from prison.

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 12:02:18 +0100
Pre-order your PS5 from new stock at Game today
The new PS5s will be released tomorrow, but you can secure yours now by pre-ordering from Game.

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Easter eggs 2022: Last minute Easter gifts from Aldi, Moonpig, M&S and Amazon
Don't panic, there are plenty of last-minute Easter egg options that you can get delivered to your home or can be bought from the supermarket. 

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 16:01:05 +0100
Met Police officer dismissed after sexually touching two female officers
A Met Police officer attached to the south west command unit has been dismissed after sexually touching two female officers.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 15:42:47 +0100
Police renew appeal to find missing Croydon boy
Police have issued a renewed appeal to find a boy who is missing from his home in Croydon.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 15:03:01 +0100
Battersea London dogs looking for their forever homes
Battersea has a host of dogs that need rehoming.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 14:48:20 +0100
Sutton care home left short staffed when Covid vaccines were mandatory, report reveals
A Sutton care home was left short staffed when Covid-19 vaccinations were mandatory, a report has revealed.



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