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Thu, 28 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Royal Mail give update on areas hit by Covid postal delays
Royal Mail has issued an update on the postcodes still affected by delivery delays in the UK.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 15:34:38 +0000
Group stormed East Surrey Covid ward and abused staff
A group of people who refused to wear masks abused NHS staff at the East Surrey Hospital in Redhill and gained access to a patient critically ill with Covid, it has emerged.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 18:30:36 +0000
Coronavirus: SW London doctor speaks from frontline
A DOCTOR speaks of the preassures on GP surgeries, the new strain, and people not following guidelines during the coronavirus crisis.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 13:42:36 +0000
Covid infection rates drop in SW London, cases remain high
The infection rates for the Covid-19 coronavirus are falling across South West London and North Surrey, but numbers of new cases remain high in many boroughs in the region.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 14:50:50 +0000
All schools in England to remain closed until at least March 8
Sir Keir Starmer criticised Boris Johnson for challenging him to declare that schools are safe when they are not able to open until March.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 13:54:28 +0000
Brixton: Mayor of London reconsiders Hondo Tower decision
A largely unpopular development in Brixton approved by Lambeth Council might be overturned by the Mayor of London.   

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Royal Mail, Hermes and DPD: UK parcel delivery firms ranked
DPD has been voted the "best" parcel delivery service in the UK.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 12:17:26 +0000
Councils handed power to close pubs until July
The Government has extended lockdown laws to allow councils in England to close public spaces, shops, restaurants and bars until 17 July 2021, according to The Telegraph.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 10:52:01 +0000
Victim in hospital after stabbing at Battersea home
Police were called to an address in Queenstown Road, SW8, on Tuesday night (Jan 26) to reports of a stabbing.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 16:48:22 +0000
Clapham couple launch popular Wimbledon deli in lockdown
A husband and wife from Clapham have found success with their two-month-old bakery in the heart of Wimbledon.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 17:11:31 +0000
Kapihan coffee shop brings Filipino delights to Battersea
A family-run café is bringing a taste of their Filipino heritage to Battersea.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 15:31:28 +0000
Body scanners used in crime crackdown
Over 100 illegal items have been detected in HMP Wandsworth prison thanks to special body scanners.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 13:13:05 +0000
Council: more 20mph speed limits on busy roads
The council is calling for 20mph speed limits on a network of “red routes” across Wandsworth.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 11:11:25 +0000
Richmond boy, 13, asks big tech companies to share resources
A schoolboy from Richmond has started a petition calling for multinational tech companies to donate devices to children during the pandemic.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 12:15:00 +0000
Google mobility data shows London in Covid lockdown
Google has revealed people's movements in London under the third lockdown.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 09:54:07 +0000
London warned of treacherous sub-zero conditions after snow
Londoners have been warned to expect widespread sub-zero temperatures and icy, treacherous conditions caused by Sunday's snowfall.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 16:00:13 +0000
Our favourite snow pictures across south London and Surrey
This weekend our readers witnessed picturesque snow settle across South London and Surrey.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 12:41:44 +0000
Johnson says some lockdown rules could be eased in February
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said some Covid lockdown measures could be eased by the middle of February.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 13:18:31 +0000
Wandsworth 'in a better financial state than many councils'
Wandsworth Council is in a “relatively strong” financial position, and will not be heading down the same path as Croydon, which went bankrupt last year.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 12:54:53 +0000
Battersea Park Zoo appeals for donations during lockdown
Battersea Park Zoo is appealing to the public to help feed its animals over lockdown.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 12:45:48 +0000
UK weather: Snow pictures across south London and Surrey
Good afternoon, we will be bringing you pictured updates as snow falls across south west London and Surrey We will be sharing some of the best photos our readers have captured today. Send us your photos to monica.charsley@newsquest.co.uk Stay here...

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.

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 17:11:09 +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.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 11:50:24 +0000
TfL to create cycle lanes and crossings in Streatham Hill
Transport for London (TfL) is going ahead with permanent measures to make Streatham Hill safer for walking and cycling.

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 15:42:45 +0000
Two arrested and weapons seized in Stockwell raid
Police arrested two men and seized a number of dangerous weapons in a raid on a property in Stockwell yesterday (January 18).

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).

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 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.

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 15:13:43 +0000
NHS issues Covid-19 vaccine scam warning
The NHS in south west London has issued a warning in a bid to stop scammers obtaining money through fake vaccine messages.

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 15:17:00 +0000
COVID-19 testing opens at Tooting community centre
A new walk-through coronavirus testing centre has opened in SW17, as part of the Government's plan to ramp up community testing.

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 16:43:52 +0000
Wandsworth: Man killed by train at Tooting Bec station
A man has been killed at Tooting Bec Underground station after being hit by a train.

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 15:05:00 +0000
South London: The rapists and sex offenders jailed in 2020
It was not the best year for most, but 2020 saw a large number of suspects brought to justice for horrific crimes, among those some of worst sex offenders in the country.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 19:07:41 +0000
Man charged after woman, 92, administered fake Covid vaccine
A man accused of tricking a 92-year-old woman with a £160 fake coronavirus vaccine has been charged by police.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 15:31:38 +0000
TfL: Fares to increase as sustainability plan released
Transport for London has outlined its radical plan to become self-sustainable by 2023, which includes introducing a boundary charge to drive into Greater London and a potential redrawing of the Tube map.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 09:51:59 +0000
NHS doctor reveals abusive from Covid deniers
An NHS doctor has revealed she receives daily abusive messages on social media from Covid hoaxers.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 16:38:13 +0000
SW London shows some fall in number of new Covid cases
A number of boroughs in South West London showed a fall in the total new Covid-19 cases confirmed over a seven-day period, new data has shown, though the prevalence of the virus remains high across the region.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 14:30:40 +0000
Appeal after death of pedestrian on Battersea Bridge
Police have launched a public information appeal in the wake of the fatal crash that took place on Battersea Bridge on Wednesday evening (January 13).

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 15:32:34 +0000
Footage shows packed platforms at jammed London tube station
Alarming footage has emerged showing workers at a London Underground station piling into tube carriages earlier this morning.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 08:37:00 +0000
Man knocked down and killed on Battersea Bridge
A jogger has been killed after being knocked down by a Range Rover as he ran across Battersea Bridge.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 16:38:00 +0000
Ombudsman rules against council in case of domestic abuse victim
A victim of domestic abuse was not supported properly by Wandsworth council when she became homeless, according to a new report.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 16:03:00 +0000
Wandsworth residents amongst London's biggest bookworms
Libraries in Wandsworth are amongst the most popular in the country, according to recent figures.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 16:38:00 +0000
'Charity skydive' – beware of this unusual scam
Conmen collecting cash for a bogus ‘charity skydive’ have been fleecing people in Wandsworth.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:04:00 +0000
Lamebth Council issues £1m in low traffic neighbourhood fines
Lambeth Council has issued fines of more than £1 million to drivers not following low traffic neighbourhood (LTN) rules in the borough.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 11:54:24 +0000
More GPs offering vaccinations in Lambeth from this week
Another two vaccination hubs will open in Lambeth by the end of the week, bringing the total to four.  

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 12:13:04 +0000
Staff under extreme pressure at St George's Hospital
St George’s Hospital in Tooting is under “enormous pressure”, with more than 330 coronavirus patients currently being treated on the site.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 08:53:50 +0000
London leaders demand urgent tougher Covid measures
Sadiq Khan and London Councils have called on Boris Johnson to bring in stronger regulations or risk an ‘unsustainable strain’ on the NHS.



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