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Wed, 03 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Surrey policeman wins award with new drug dealing approach
A police officer working in Runnymede has won a prestigious award after developing an innovative approach to drug dealing on an Addlestone estate.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 08:44:45 +0000
Mixed views in Surrey amid enhanced coronavirus testing
Targeted coronavirus testing has been rolled out in Surrey as authorities work to contain the spread of the South African variant.

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 12:30:00 +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.

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 10:58:03 +0000
Woman rushed to hospital after crash in Surbiton
A woman was rushed to hospital after a car flipped onto its side in a crash on St James Road in Surbiton Monday (February 1).

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 14:58:56 +0000
Flood warning for Chertsey, people encouraged to take action
A flood warning has been issued for parts of Chertsey after heavy rainfall as residents were warned by authorities to take "immediate action" to address the dangers on Tuesday (February 2).

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 13:16:50 +0000
Call for volunteers in Surrey to test against Covid variant
Surrey’s Local Resilience Forum (SLRF) are looking for volunteers to help test for the South African coronavirus variant in Egham.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 11:44:49 +0000
Kingston Uni study finds flaws in government PPE sourcing
A study published by researchers at Kingston University (KU) uncovered major shortfalls in the government's sourcing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers on the frontlines of the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic in t...

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)

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 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 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.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 13:30:00 +0000
British Gas workers strike in New Malden
British Gas workers are continuing to strike in New Malden over a "fire and re-hire" contract they say is being forced on them by parent company Centrica.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 12:22:21 +0000
Selhurst Park now hosting Covid vaccine clinic
Selhurst Park stadium is now hosting a vaccination centre to help with ongoing efforts to roll Covid-19 vaccinations in the community.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 12:29:56 +0000
Posties strike after 'covid breach' at Wimbledon office
A strike took place last week at the Wimbledon delivery office after claims a member of management refused to self-isolate despite being advised to by the NHS.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 10:30:00 +0000
ITV doctor explains side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine
Dr Hilary Jones has said that 50 per cent of people who've had the Covid vaccine have reported a common side effect after getting their jab.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 12:34:49 +0000
SA variant: 'Surge testing' to begin in Surrey & London
Urgent door-to-door testing for the South Africa variant is to start in parts of England, including London, after untraceable cases of coronavirus have been found.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 09:12:24 +0000
Two charged after robbery in Wallington
TWO young men have been charged following a robbery in Wallington last week.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 14:17:56 +0000
Manager leaves AFC Wimbledon after defeat to MK Dons
AFC Wimbledon boss Glyn Hodges and his assistant departed the club by mutual consent over the weekend following his side’s 2-0 defeat at home to MK Dons.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 10:03:59 +0000
Man charged over stabbing in Battersea home
A MAN has been charged following a stabbing in Battersea last week.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 08:40:48 +0000
Police appeal after upskirting at South Wimbledon Station
Police have released the image of a man they would like to speak to after an upskirting offence took place at South Wimbledon Station.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 17:15:57 +0000
Woman evicted from Putney home after 50 years
A woman from Putney says she is “heartbroken” after being suddenly evicted from her home of 55 years.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 16:04:52 +0000
Children’s Hospice launches virtual ‘Space Race’
A CHILDREN’s hospice in Hampton is gearing up for an astronomical fundraising mission.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 14:25:17 +0000
Twickenham girl writes book about experiences in COVID-19
A nine-year-old girl has written about the struggles facing children during the pandemic for charity.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 11:47:38 +0000
Supernatural podcast explores Wandsworth's historic haunting
A new audio series is unearthing the disturbing details of a Battersea haunting.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 11:13:57 +0000
New laws you need to be aware of in February 2021
A number of new law changes will come into effect from this month involving laws on vehicle tyres, contracts of employment and pensions.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 13:50:23 +0000
Can you pass the British Citizenship Test? Try this quiz
Think you know what it means to be British? Got a decent grasp of the nation's history and traditions?

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 13:24:00 +0000
How South East Covid variant spread across the UK
The speed with which the first Covid variant to have been identified in the UK has spread across the country can be observed in a new interactive map.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 14:15:00 +0000
Covid: SAGE want people to wear masks outdoors in the UK
SAGE has urged the Government to make people wear face masks outdoors to help combat the highly-infectious Kent coronavirus variant.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Martin Lewis explains change to Tesco and Sainsbury's cards
Martin Lewis has explained the changes to both Tesco's Clubcard and Sainsbury's Nectar Card.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000
Listed: Four developments in Wimbledon for 2021
Wimbledon has entered the new year with a surge in developments across the town.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 16:07:38 +0000
Royal Mail hires extra staff due to post delays in Croydon
Royal Mail has taken on extra staff at its Croydon depot as coronavirus-related staff absences continue to delay postal deliveries.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 13:52:27 +0000
Croydon tram crash driver ‘using sick notes to avoid inquest’
The driver involved in the Croydon tram crash is using “sick notes” to avoid having to “face the music” at an inquest, a lawyer representing the victims’ families said.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Revealed: Latest Covid vaccination figures for London
More than three quarters of a million people in London have received a Covid-19 vaccine as the capital starts to catch up to the rest of England.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 14:41:39 +0000
Sutton dad takes on five-a-day challenge for Rett Syndrome
A father from Sutton is on a mission to help find a cure for a rare neurological syndrome.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 12:30:17 +0000
London Resort's theme park bid for Kent moves a step closer
Plans to build two theme parks just outside Essex have moved a step closer to becoming reality.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 13:02:57 +0000
UK dog owners warned about Alabama Rot disease
Potential cases of the condition known as Alabama Rot have affected dogs in the UK.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 18:30:00 +0000
Covid testing centre opens at Croydon Arena car park
A new walk-through testing centre for people displaying symptoms of Covid-19 coronavirus has opened in Croydon as the borough continues to grapple with high numbers of new cases.



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