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Tue, 12 Jan 2021 08:23:35 +0000
Boris Johnson 'Covid hypocrisy' after London bike ride
Boris Johnson has been accused of hypocrisy by a Labour MP following reports the Prime Minister went cycling seven miles from his home after imposing sweeping Covid restrictions on others.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 08:15:12 +0000
Met Police: Rule-breakers are 'likely' to be fined
The Metropolitan Police Commissioner has warned coronavirus rule-breakers they are "increasingly likely" to face fines as forces move "more quickly" to enforce lockdown restrictions.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 16:44:01 +0000
PT's call on Boris Johnson to U-turn gym closures
A GROUP of personal trainers from south west London are calling on Boris Johnson to reverse his decision on gym closures during the pandemic.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 10:09:09 +0000
Londoners could face 'even stricter lockdown rules'
The prospect of even tougher restrictions in London have been raised amid fears in the Government that the latest lockdown is not being strictly enough observed to stop the new Covid-19 variant from spreading.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 17:32:39 +0000
Kingston Hospital appeal as thousands given Covid jab
Kingston Hospital's charity are appealing for donations to help support the NHS Trust amid surging coronavirus rates and deaths in London even as they roll out thousands of vaccinations for the community.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 13:35:31 +0000
Leatherhead temporary mortuary to store Surrey Covid dead
A temporary mortuary in Leatherhead is holding increasing numbers of the deceased as the impact of the worsening coronavirus pandemic continues to bite in Surrey.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 12:51:12 +0000
Chessington roads closed by suspected WWII bomb
Roads were closed in Chessington this morning (Monday, January 11) after the discovery of a suspected explosive dating from the Second World War.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 11:45:48 +0000
Epsom Downs Racecourse opens Covid mass vaccination centre
The mass vaccination centre at Epsom Downs Racecourse opened its doors for people to receive their first injections of the coronavirus vaccine Monday (January 11) as Surrey battles a surge in new cases and deaths associated with the virus.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 08:20:25 +0000
Heathrow lost 58.8 million passengers in 2020
The coronavirus pandemic led to a 72.7% drop in demand for the west London airport.

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 16:25:06 +0000
Ex-Surrey policeman found guilty of rape while on duty
A former Surrey Police officer has been found guilty of rape while he was serving on the county police force.

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 15:45:15 +0000
Appeal to trace woman over Chessington robbery
Police are appealing to the public for help in the search for a woman wanted in connection to two burglaries in South West London.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 13:33:03 +0000
London Mayor declares 'major incident' over Covid-19
London mayor Sadiq Khan has declared a "major incident" as the spread of coronavirus threatens to "overwhelm" the capital's hospitals.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 10:55:13 +0000
Manhunt after Surbiton pensioner 'injected with fake vaccine'
An urgent manhunt has been launched to find the man who injected a 92-year-old Surbiton woman with an unknown substance, falsely claiming it was a Covid-19 vaccine.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 14:19:33 +0000
Coronavirus: reaction as 'major incident' declared in London
London mayor Sadiq Khan has declared a 'major incident' as cases as the spread of coronavirus threatens to 'overwhelm' the capital's hospitals

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 14:32:54 +0000
Community pays tribute to popular Belmont Butcher
A popular butcher from Belmont has sadly died less than two years after retirement.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 09:33:00 +0000
Mass vaccination hub to open at Epsom Downs Racecourse
Epsom Downs Racecourse is set to become one of seven mass vaccination hubs across England next week, the government has confirmed.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 09:54:45 +0000
Trading Standards issue Covid-19 vaccine scam warning
The link then takes unsuspecting victims through to a fake NHS site where they will be asked to provide bank/card details to check identity.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 09:34:40 +0000
Lockdown 3: Surrey Police faces 'biggest challenge yet'
Surrey Police is facing its 'biggest challenge yet' since the start of the pandemic, a chief constable has warned.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 14:16:35 +0000
GCSE, AS and A-Level exams to be replaced this summer
“The last thing any education secretary wants to do is announce that schools will close."

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 11:42:31 +0000
Met Police promise strict Covid-19 lockdown enforcement
Londoners who gather in groups, refuse to wear a mask or even leave the home without a reason 'can expect to be fined' under a 'stricter enforcement approach' to the new lockdown rules.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 15:25:35 +0000
Kingston NEU workers union slam Covid chaos at schools
Education workers in Kingston have slammed the chaotic policies on schools in relation to the latest coronavirus restrictions, as the National Education Union (NEU) confirmed an increase in their membership in the borough amid the pandemic.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Full list of businesses that must close for lockdown
The new measures were confirmed in a televised national address, which will see England once again advised to stay at home.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 12:39:43 +0000
Snow hits roads and towns in Surrey
Snowfall blanketed roads and streets in the north of Surrey on Wednesday morning (January 6) bringing some beautiful sights while posing dangerous conditions for travellers.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 11:25:03 +0000
St Helier to receive new vaporiser to treble oxygen supply
St Helier Hospital’s 80-year-old infrastructure is struggling to cope with the influx of coronavirus patients needing oxygen.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 09:25:00 +0000
Coronavirus: New national lockdown rules explained
The Prime Minister has set out further measures as part of a third lockdown in England in a bid to halt the spread of coronavirus.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 17:10:14 +0000
Ahmadiyya community support homeless in 'Covid' Christmas
The Ahmadiyya Muslim community in South London and Surrey came out in force recently to help support homeless people through the festive period amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 11:11:00 +0000
Thousands of new coronavirus cases in Kingston and Richmond
Both Kingston and Richmond reported more than 1,000 new coronavirus cases apiece in the week up to December 30, new data from Public Health England (PHE) has shown.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 08:28:09 +0000
Surrey Police release new image of missing Hersham woman
Officers investigating the disappearance of Beth Sharp have now released an image of her along with a man she may be with.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 11:29:15 +0000
Lockdown Three: The rule changes you need to know
The lockdown means people will only be able to leave their homes for limited reasons, with measures expected to stay in place until mid-February.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 14:18:47 +0000
Covid carers in Surrey named on New Years Honours List
Care workers who have braved the coronavirus pandemic to continue looking after some of the most vulnerable people have been recognized in the Queen's prestigious New Years Honours List 2021.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 20:43:38 +0000
Covid-19: Boris Johnson confirms third national lockdown
BORIS Johnson has confirmed that the UK will face a third national lockdown.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 13:33:00 +0000
Christmas babies in Epsom bring hope amid pandemic
Babies born during Christmas brought with them rays of sunshine to Epsom-St Helier hospitals in recent days despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 16:04:35 +0000
Nonsuch Park house transformed into vaccination centre
Mansion House in Nonsuch Park has been transformed into a vaccination centre for those receiving jabs to immunise them against the Covid-19 coronavirus.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 11:02:01 +0000
Matt Hancock refuses to rule out new national lockdown
Matt Hancock admitted that controlling the new variant is "proving increasingly difficult in all parts of the country.”

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 11:18:24 +0000
Search for missing Surrey woman turns to Croydon
Police are growing increasingly concerns for a 22-year-old woman missing from Hersham in Surrey.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 12:14:02 +0000
Huge fine for Kingswood 'wedding' that breached Covid rules
Police issued a daunting £10,000 fine after breaking up a late-night gathering of dozens of people in Kingswood, near Tadworth, on Friday night (January 2).

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 11:40:02 +0000
New Malden couple named in New Year’s Honours
A New Malden couple have both been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in The Queen’s New Year’s Honours.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 15:04:46 +0000
Boris Johnson to announce further coronavirus restrictions
Boris Johnson is set to make a statement tonight regarding coronavirus restrictions following escalating case numbers.

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 22:03:16 +0000
U-turn as London primary schools to remain closed
The Government has confirmed all London primary schools will remain shut next week due to high rates of Covid-19 infection.

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 12:25:00 +0000
Pictures: London on New Year's Eve 2020 amid Covid pandemic
Pictures from across London showed quiet streets on New Year's Eve 2020.

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 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.

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 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.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 15:40:37 +0000
Full Covid-19 infection rates & cases for south west London
Coronavirus infection rates remain extremely high and rising across the majority of the capital, according to the latest figures which are broken down below.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 10:03:24 +0000
Further Covid restrictions expected as hospitals struggle
Healthcare staff have been describing the pressure felt on the front line.



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