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Sat, 23 Jan 2021 13:25:43 +0000
Where snow is likeliest in SW London and Surrey this weekend
Temperatures are dropping and the weather is changing as places up and down the country are expecting to see snow this weekend.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 16:13:21 +0000
Brothers sentenced after 'malicious' robbery in Wandsworth
TWO brothers have been sentenced after threatening to stab two people if they didn't withdraw cash in Wandsworth.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 12:19:56 +0000
Nonsuch Park Cheam gate closed amid vaccination increase
Nonsuch Park Cheam Gate is closed to all vehicles except for vaccinations this weekend.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 16:41:04 +0000
Police called to males fighting with baseball bats in Sutton
POLICE were called to a fight in Sutton on Friday.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 14:23:51 +0000
Twickenham man jailed after horrific attack on his wife
A Twickenham man who left his wife with life-changing injuries after a “frenzied” and alcohol-fuelled attack, has been jailed for 22 years for her attempted murder.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 10:17:21 +0000
Met Police officer, 37, dies after catching Covid-19
A serving Metropolitan Police officer has died after testing positive for Covid-19, the force has announced.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 11:22:08 +0000
Met Office issues cold weather warning as snow forecast
Public Health England has issued a warning to keep warm as the Met Office forecast a spell of cold weather.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 17:24:41 +0000
Croydon man fined hundreds of pounds for LTN breaches
A Croydon man has expressed his frustration and disappointment after receiving a number of traffic fines from the borough council related to the Lower Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTN) scheme.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 13:51:15 +0000
Bridge crash blocks trains between Norbiton and Teddington
All train lines between Norbiton and Teddington stations are currently blocked after a vehicle hit a bridge in the area.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 11:44:45 +0000
Remote oxygen monitors used against Covid in Croydon
Croydon NHS are giving remote oxygen monitors to certain people who test positive for Covid-19 in the borough to help patients and better manage the immense strain of coronavirus.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 16:00:03 +0000
Photo gallery of Epsom zoo's animal weigh-in
An adorable series of photos featuring Hobbledown zoo's weird and wonderful animal inhabitants have emerged after the centre's annual weigh in.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 12:16:43 +0000
Driver took mask off to verbally abuse Staines worker
Police are appealing for information in the search for a man who verbally abused a petrol station worker and breached Covid safety measures in the process.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 17:11:09 +0000
Appeal to identify four men in Stockwell sexual assault
Police are looking to speak to four men in relation to a serious sexual assault in Stockwell in August 2020.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 15:57:52 +0000
Wandsworth's new community group to help prevent dog thefts
A WOMAN from Wandsworth has launched a dog theft prevention group, following a concerning spike in pet crimes in the area.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 15:32:09 +0000
Teddington Scouts Group campaign to save meeting hall
A SCOUT group in Teddington is campaigning to save their headquarters – which has been home to the club for over 40 years.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 16:12:24 +0000
Croydon University Hospital: Covid patient intake 'stabilised'
The number of coronavirus patients at Croydon University Hospital is not expected to drop for up to five weeks. 

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 16:15:17 +0000
Covid: Couple marry in Kingston Hospital before man's death
A couple who were together for 25 years were married in Kingston Hospital just days before the husband, who was being treated for Covid-19, passed away.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 17:43:07 +0000
Body found at Beachy Head in search for missing Surrey woman
A body believed to be that of a Leatherhead woman reported missing yesterday (January 20) has been found in Beachy Head.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 17:24:02 +0000
Dog stolen while out walking with owner in Merton
A dog was stolen from its owner in broad daylight while the pair were walking down a street in Merton recently.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 15:34:00 +0000
Covid safety concerns voiced by Thorpe Park worker
Concerns over the safety of workers at Thorpe Park have surfaced as the park confirmed some employees are returning to "critical roles" on site.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 13:31:53 +0000
Leatherhead woman missing near Beachy Head
A woman from Leatherhead in Surrey has been reported missing near Beachy Head on the Sussex Downs.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 12:34:54 +0000
Flood warnings across Surrey after Storm Christoph
Flooding of roads and low-lying land is expected in multiple parts of Surrey including Walton and Leatherhead in the aftermath of the heavy rains brought by Storm Christoph.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 11:55:44 +0000
Portaloos stolen from Covid testing site in Chertsey
Two portaloos have been stolen from a Covid testing centre in Chertsey, prompting a police investigation.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 12:58:00 +0000
Sutton cafe hit with £1,000 fine for breaking Covid rules
Sutton Council has fined a café £1,000 and accused its management of putting people’s lives at risk, after it was warned multiple times for breaching coronavirus restrictions.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 13:56:03 +0000
Duo's project to feed homeless making waves in Croydon
Two friends from Sutton and Croydon who launched a project to help rough sleepers in the area are seeing their work reap rewards despite the difficulties posed by the coronavirus pandemic.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 12:52:12 +0000
When will lockdown end in England?
Priti Patel said the UK has a “long way to go” before coronavirus restrictions can be eased.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 15:53:15 +0000
Sainsbury's clampdown on coronavirus flouters
STAFF at Sainsbury's stores in Sutton have been met with difficulty since reintroducing 'no groups' in stores across the UK.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 17:19:23 +0000
Croydon Council told to hold vote on elected mayors
Croydon Council has been told by the Government to hold a referendum for a directly-elected mayor in May.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 16:57:18 +0000
Kingston head teacher doubtful of return to school date
A Kingston head teacher does not think schools will be able to fully reopen after the February half-term.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 16:01:03 +0000
Man prosecuted for bringing hand grenade through Heathrow
A man has been handed a suspended jail sentence after attempting to bring a hand grenade through customs at Heathrow Airport recently, forcing an evacuation.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 17:02:29 +0000
Sutton couple feed hundreds of struggling families
A husband and wife have been cooking around 60 meals a day for families struggling to feed their children this month.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 12:33:10 +0000
Driver 'with gun' arrested in river near Chertsey
A driver who tried to outrun police by jumping into a river in Chertsey was arrested by officers including armed police in the early hours of January 19.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 11:26:05 +0000
Dog finds driver who abandoned serious Surrey crash
A driver who abandoned a crash on the M3 that left a woman fighting for her life has been found by a police dog and arrested.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 18:17:53 +0000
Transport lead responds to Worcester Park Bridge concerns
Residents are calling on the council to remove cycle lane wands under Worcester Park Railway Bridge as they 'routinely fall'.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 14:00:31 +0000
Concern after hundreds hit with network failure again
Residents have been left in "sheer disbelief" after they were "plunged into the cold once again" after council-owned energy company SDEN suffered another fail with its network on Tuesday.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 13:26:24 +0000
Council's 'disappointment' over Homebase redevelopment
Richmond Council has expressed regret that the Secretary of State for Housing has decided not to ‘call in’ the planning application for the redevelopment of the Homebase site on Manor Road, Richmond.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 15:13:43 +0000
HSBC to close 82 UK branches - is your area affected?
Sites will start shutting their doors from April 23, with approximately three closing each week until the end of September.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 10:55:28 +0000
Woman found with slash injuries in Phipps Bridge
A woman was rushed to hospital with slash injuries on Sunday evening.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 17:39:35 +0000
Croydon landlord prosecuted over 'dangerous' bank conversion
A landlord in Croydon has been prosecuted for breaking a prohibition order after he failed to provide adequate safety measures in a flat conversion on the site of former bank in Sanderstead.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 16:49:11 +0000
Veterans help Kingston through Covid lockdown
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to hit communities across the UK and around the world, some of the people most vulnerable to Covid-19 in Kingston are being helped through another lockdown by veterans volunteering their services in the boroug...

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 11:46:49 +0000
Man fined in Walton after breaching lockdown to buy takeaway
A man who drove 30 miles to pick up a takeaway in Walton was one of a number of people fined for breaching the latest Covid lockdown measures in Surrey.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 12:50:58 +0000
Mum and daughter thank NHS with chocolate bar campaign
A mother and daughter from Mitcham has teamed-up to thank hospital staff across south-west London.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 11:13:19 +0000
Richmond Council warn parents over Covid in playgrounds
Parents are being warned not to congregate and observe Covid safety precautions in playgrounds after a number of reports raised concerns in Richmond recently.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 16:36:54 +0000
Paul Scully thanks post offices for dedicated services
Sutton MP Paul Scully has thanked post offices for their hard work during the coronavirus pandemic.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 17:07:54 +0000
West Middlesex Hospital staff given caffeine boost
An NHS doctor whose stolen bike was replaced by a community fundraiser has used the leftover donations to buy gifts for his burnt-out colleagues.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 16:08:49 +0000
Calls for Battersea Bridge crossing after pedestrian dies
Calls for a pedestrian crossing at Battersea Bridge have intensified following a fatal crash that occurred on Wednesday evening (January 13).

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 13:23:41 +0000
St Margarets girl, 10, excels in early maths GCSE
A schoolgirl from Richmond has passed her GCSE maths with flying colours – at just 10 years old.

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 12:49:03 +0000
Severe weather warning for London ahead of heavy rain
THE Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain across the south of England this week, including London. 

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 08:48:06 +0000
Dog owner convicted after deer dies in Richmond Park attack
A dog walker has been convicted and fined £600 after his “relentless” Red Setter fatally wounded a Richmond Park deer in a prolonged attack.

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 13:59:04 +0000
School staff fear frontline 'while teachers work from home'
SUPPORT STAFF say they are being exposed to coronavirus 'whilst teachers work from home' during the pandemic.



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