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Wed, 03 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
School girl wins Lewisham & Greenwich NHS card competition
Lovely artwork has been pouring in from young patients and school children tasked with designing a card for all the staff at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 09:45:00 +0000
When will lockdown end in England? What are the rules?
All of the UK is under a lockdown to try to bring down the rate of coronavirus and protect the NHS.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 09:32:27 +0000
Nadhim Zahawi speaks of uncle's last moments at St Helier
Vaccine minister Nadhim Zahawi has opened up about his uncles last moments at St Helier Hospital.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Family plead for answers of missing man Carl Hodges
The family of a man who has been missing for five years has reissued an appeal in hope to find answers.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Application for more non-sporting events at Wembley Stadium
Plans have been submitted for Wembley Stadium to host an extra nine non-sporting events with up to 100,000 spectators each year.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 17:32:18 +0000
South East London records nation's slowest vaccine uptake
South East London has the slowest vaccination rate in the country, and has given jabs to the lowest percentage of over 80s for any region in England.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Deputy Met Commissioner criticised for stop and search comments
The Deputy Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police has been criticised for comments defending the disproportionate use of stop and search on young black men in London.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 16:09:58 +0000
Captain Sir Tom Moore: national hero dies, aged 100
The 100-year-old charity fundraiser was taken to hospital on Sunday, after being treated for pneumonia and tested positive for Covid-19.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 08:23:03 +0000
Coronavirus: South African variant found in Pollards Hill
A person has tested positive for the South African variant of coronavirus in Mitcham.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 16:49:27 +0000
Beckenham: Mike Ashley in legal fight with ex-Charlton owner
Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley has won another round of a long-running High Court fight with former Charlton Athletic co-owner Tony Jimenez.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Royal Mail issues scam warning to UK customers
Royal Mail has warned people to watch out for various scams currently doing the rounds.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 13:06:00 +0000
Greenwich businesses donate laptops for vulnerable children
Business across Greenwich have stepped up to provide some of the borough's most vulnerable children with brand new laptops to help them during the lockdown.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 16:42:06 +0000
Croydon woman's home food wows Big Tobz and Lethal Bizzle
A Croydon woman who lost her job in the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic is wowing Londoners including a host of household names with her home cooking takeaways.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Full list of Covid symptoms - including Covid tongue
People with Covid-19 have reported a wide range of symptoms – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 14:51:05 +0000
Whitehall Historic House celebrated after 500-years in Cheam
A NEW book celebrating the beauty of Whitehall Historic House has been launched in collaboration with Sutton Council and Sutton Mencap.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 08:45:51 +0000
Man stabbed near Tamworth House Medical Centre
A 43-year-old man has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries after he was stabbed in broad daylight.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 15:37:08 +0000
St Helier Hip Fracture Unit tops the table for eighth year
Elderly patients who are admitted to St Helier Hospital are receiving some of the best care in the country, according to a new national report.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 12:00:47 +0000
Test centre set for Pollards Hill amid South African variant
A NEW test centre is set to open in Merton this week in a bid to prevent the spread of the South African Variant.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 12:35:21 +0000
Sutton heroes to be recognised in online awards
Sutton Community Awards is set to take place virtually this week.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 11:52:36 +0000
Fifteen people caught gathering in Chiswick restaurant
Officers cracked down on a restaurant gathering in Chiswick High Road last Friday (January 29) which was in breach of COVID-19 rules.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 11:02:18 +0000
Rescue operation following shop fire in Balham High Road
Firefighters saved two people from a fire at a shop on Balham High Road last night (Feb 1)

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 22:25:41 +0000
Man arrested over death at Hillingdon Heath
A MAN sought by police in connection with a death at Hillingdon Heath has been arrested.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Harrow Council ordered to pay £2,000 over PCN dispute
Harrow Council was ordered to pay almost £2,000 in legal costs after it wrongly pursued a traffic fine over several years.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 16:10:54 +0000
Captain Sir Tom Moore: national hero dies, aged 100
The 100-year-old charity fundraiser was taken to hospital on Sunday, after being treated for pneumonia and tested positive for Covid-19.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Covid infection rate falls again in Enfield and Haringey
Enfield and Haringey saw further steep falls in their seven-day coronavirus infection rates nearly one month into the national lockdown.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 15:50:47 +0000
Student supports doctors, nurse on COVID front line at Hillingdon Hospital
A SIXTH-form student has revealed how his desire to help during the pandemic led to him supporting doctors and nurses on the COVID frontline at Hillingdon Hospital.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 15:30:13 +0000
Emergency services in Golders Green after incident near synagogue
An arrest has been made following an incident which shut a road near a synagogue.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 14:30:59 +0000
Chipping Barnet MP praises local Covid vaccination centre
An MP has praised a local coronavirus vaccination centre for doing a “tremendous job” after being told it has vaccinated thousands of people.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 13:34:04 +0000
Officer injured after police driven at in Mill Hill
A suspect drove their vehicle towards police after officers attempted to speak to them about reports of criminal behaviour.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 12:52:33 +0000
Birds of prey eye up Ealing Hospital as new home
TWO sharp-eyed residents are living in a penthouse suite with a difference on the roof of Ealing Hospital.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 12:42:30 +0000
Tree falls across road on to car windscreen in Eastcote
A TREE that fell across the road and on to a car in Catlins Lane, Eastcote, last Friday was removed by firefighters.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 12:17:24 +0000
Hanwell and West Ealing set for door to door COVID tests
All Hanwell and West Ealing residents will receive door to door coronavirus tests after the discovery of the new South African variant of COVID-19.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 10:51:48 +0000
More infectious Covid-19 strain found in Tottenham
Testing is being scaled up after cases of a more infectious strain of Covid-19 were found in Tottenham.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 10:18:40 +0000
Police hunt for Ealing serial flasher
Police are looking for a serial flasher in Ealing who terrorised women in a park in broad daylight.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 07:50:47 +0000
COVID new strain alert after case discovered in Hanwell
URGENT testing is taking place in eight areas of England, including Hanwell and part of West Ealing, where the new South African variant of COVID-19 has been discovered.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 07:19:22 +0000
Petition to make Warren Farm a nature reserve draws support
BRITAIN’S leading walking charity, the Ramblers Association, is supporting a petition to protect Warren Farm, which lies on the border of Southall and Yeading.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 07:03:43 +0000
Mass vaccination centre opens in Ealing
A MASS vaccination centre in Ealing opens today (2) as part of the fight against COVID-19.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Around 20 per cent of Brent adults lack key digital skills
Almost one in five adults in Brent do not possess the “essential digital skills” that could benefit them in life, a council report has revealed.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 13:31:20 +0000
Supermarkets back plans which could see delivery of alcohol refused
Uber Eats and supermarkets including Tesco, Asda, and Morrisons are backing the new venture committing to stop giving booze to drunk customers.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 13:26:54 +0000
Boris Johnson hints tier system will not return when lockdown ends
It was expected that regions across England would return to the previous Tier 1 to Tier 4 level restrictions put in place before Christmas.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 13:30:00 +0000
Covid scams: the latest scams you need to be aware of
Covid scams continue to catch people off guard as opportunistic fraudsters find ways to exploit the current situation. 

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Sadiq Khan: post-Covid tourism needed to boost London economy
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has called for “the biggest tourism campaign that our city and country has ever seen” after research suggested that central London has been hit hardest by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 16:31:56 +0000
RECAP: Matt Hancock confirms 90% of over 80s have had Covid jab
Stay with us for updates as Matt Hancock gives a Covid vaccine update to the nation.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 15:03:42 +0000
Elliot Colburn slams council over company's network failure
Carshalton and Wallington MP Elliot Colburn has slammed the council over it's repeated service blackouts at New Mill Quarter in Hackbridge.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Sadiq Khan's London Plan approved after "unnecessary delay"
Sadiq Khan’s London Plan, the framework for planning in the capital, has finally been approved by the Government after a long delay.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 14:20:25 +0000
Covid: Three skin conditions could be first signs of virus
A new medical study has revealed three skin conditions could be the first signs a person has contracted Covid-19.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 16:15:00 +0000
Old Bexley & Sidcup MP Brokenshire discharged from hospital
Government minister James Brokenshire has been discharged from hospital following surgery to remove his right lung.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 11:59:40 +0000
Tributes paid to lifelong Charlton Athletic fan Paul Wood
Tributes have poured in for a life-long Charlton Athletic fan and managing director who passed away late last week.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 09:43:23 +0000
Man stabbed and seriously injured in New Malden
A man was stabbed and suffered severe injuries in what police described as a 'brutal' attack in New Malden on Thursday night (January 28).

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 17:29:17 +0000
Flooding possible in South West London as alerts issued
A number of new flood alerts and one flood warning were issued for areas of South West London on Monday (February 1) after further rainfall heightened the possibility of flooding in the region.



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