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Fri, 01 Jan 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Mum of disabled child living in Barnet flats hit by flooding
The mother of a severely disabled child says she has faced a “nightmare” living in a block of flats hit by flooding, damp and heating failures.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 10:40:08 +0000
'No logic': London councils hit out at school reopening plan
The government's announcement to delay primary school reopenings in some areas has been heavily criticised in parts of southeast London.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 14:37:45 +0000
Kingston Council criticise government over school returns
Kingston Council has slammed the government's decision to only allow specific London boroughs to delay primary school reopenings next week.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 11:17:20 +0000
New rapid Covid test centre to open in Bromley next week
A new rapid Covid-19 testing unit is set to open in Bromley to identify those who have the virus but may be unaware due to having no symptoms.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 10:49:02 +0000
South London: Areas hit by Covid-19 primary school closures
Primary schools in Covid-19 hotspots across England are to remain closed temporarily to help regain control of coronavirus, affecting hundreds of thousands of children across south London.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 15:58:32 +0000
Covid-19: Royal Mail insists Bexley mail is being delivered
Royal Mail insists mail is being delivered in the Bexleyheath area after a number of workers were left self-isloating, despite some residents claiming otherwise.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 14:23:18 +0000
Woolwich given £17 million for High Street improvement
Woolwich Town Centre has been awarded over £17 million in provisional funding to help boost its high street as it recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 13:37:25 +0000
Extra financial support to be offered in Bromley amid pandemic
Bromley Council will be making additional support available for those who have been left in financial hardship as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 12:25:54 +0000
South London residents on New Years Honours List
A junior doctor from Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust and a Swanley safeguarding campaigner from Swanley are a among those named in the Queen's New Years Honours List.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 11:43:30 +0000
Boy, 16, charged after Met Police stop & search in Woolwich
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with a number of criminal offences after a police stop and search in Woolwich.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 10:18:47 +0000
Police warn Londoners: 'do not break rules to celebrate New Year'
With coronavirus cases spiralling across London and the capital placed in Tier 4 restrictions, the Met Police are urging people to celebrate the New Year safe and at home.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 17:41:33 +0000
Francis Spencer: January 5 funeral procession for local hero
A local legend and ferry owner is due to make his final voyage next week, with a procession down Twickenham's Church Street ahead of his funeral.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 16:00:00 +0000
London councils not consulted on school reopening plans
The Mayor of London and council leaders have said they were not consulted on the Government’s decision to reopen some primary schools in the capital from next week.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 12:59:14 +0000
Govt slammed for allowing Haringey primary schools to open
Political leaders in Haringey have slammed the Government’s decision to allow the borough’s primary schools to reopen despite high Covid-19 infection rates.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 12:00:00 +0000
Met police officers recognised in Queen's New Year Honours
Several Metropolitan police officers have been recognised in the Queen’s New Year Honours list for their achievements and services to policing.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 07:02:12 +0000
Southall community project leader awarded British Empire Medal
A COMMUNITY project in Southall is celebrating the award of a British Empire Medal for its leading figure.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 17:00:00 +0000
The most iconic moments of 2020
A look back at some of the most memorable bits of 2020.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 16:21:00 +0000
Recap: Gavin Williamson delays start of secondary schools
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson is set to deliver a statement to the Commons about the return to schools.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 12:08:04 +0000
Sutton receives full funding for high street regeneration
Sutton town centre is set to see a raft of improvements after the council was granted £11.3 million by the government to spend on its high street.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 10:21:15 +0000
London hospital may need to ration oxygen in Covid crisis
A junior doctor has warned that his London hospital is now "aggressively overstretched" by Covid-19 patients, and they could be forced to ration oxygen if the situation worsens.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 17:12:25 +0000
Will primary and secondary schools be open after Christmas? Update
An update has been given on what will happen over the return to school after Christmas for both primary and secondary school students.



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