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Thu, 04 Feb 2021 05:01:00 +0000
Bexleyheath pub hailed as community heroes in lockdown
A local Bexley pub has been hailed for its brilliant community impact and cited as a shining example of a pub playing a positive role in its area.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
UK weather: Met Office say Beast from the East could arrive next week
A second Beast from the East could be heading for the UK next week, the  Met Office has said.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 08:51:56 +0000
Police appeal after man punched to ground in Clapham
Police have released CCTV footage which shows a man being punched in the face in Clapham.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 09:59:29 +0000
SWR awarded national standard in customer service
South Western Railway (SWR) has been recognised for achieving the national standard in customer service.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Newland House School joins pupil wellbeing programme
A Twickenham school is leading the way in supporting pupils’ mental health and wellbeing during the pandemic, using digital technology.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0000
Plans for 20mph limits and speed cushions in several Harrow roads
There are plans to introduce 20mph speed limits and other traffic calming measures in several roads in Harrow.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Highlighting the importance of good news on Time to Talk Day
With so many of us suffering mentally due to the ongoing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, today’s annual ‘Time to Talk Day’ is perhaps even more crucial in the current climate.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Brent Council to judge 700 home scheme at industrial estate
Plans for almost 700 new homes in blocks up to 16 storeys high will be discussed by Brent Council next week.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 20:52:48 +0000
Football fan trolls Spurs boss with advert after Brighton loss
A football fan from India has taken out an advert in the Enfield Independent to thank Jose Mourinho after he won £5,000 when Tottenham lost to Brightton.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 18:32:22 +0000
Covid conspiracist Hannah Dean banned from hospitals
A woman who was fined over filming apparently empty corridors in an effort to prove Covid-19 is a hoax has now been banned from visiting hospitals.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 17:30:00 +0000
Revealed: Number of London firefighters absent due to Covid-19
Almost 10 per cent of London Fire Brigade’s operational staff are currently absent due to Covid-19.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 16:00:56 +0000
Map shows Covid cases in every London borough
Twenty seven London boroughs have recorded daily Covid cases falling by a third or more in a week.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 17:01:48 +0000
Where is my nearest Covid vaccination centre? NHS produce map
This map reveals all the coronavirus vaccines sites, as it was announced the number of jabs given in the UK has now passed 10 million.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 13:04:33 +0000
Bexley: Paralysed NHS worker laps The Den for Captain Tom
A paralysed 999 call handler from Bexley has walked a lap of Millwall's football pitch in honour of Captain Sir Tom Moore.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 11:47:29 +0000
Croydon council gets loan after 'serious failings' found
A government review into the financial collapse of Croydon Council exposes serious failings in management and leadership at the authority.

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 10:00:00 +0000
Tube staff told to keep working despite Covid variant fears
A leading transport union has hit out at Transport for London after it told Tube staff to continue going to work despite concerns over the South African Covid-19 variant.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 16:40:51 +0000
Two men given Covid-19 fines on Greenwich Peninsula
Two men have been arrested and issued with Covid-19 fines after a police drug seizure on the Greenwich.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 12:24:33 +0000
Covid-19 infection rates fall sharply in south east London
The latest borough-by-borough Covid-19 figures show infection rates have sharply fallen across south east London, once again nearly halving in just a week.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 13:48:24 +0000
Covid: First look at emergency testing in Pollards Hill
Footage shows residents being tested in Pollards Hill as the government ramps up its measures to stop the spread of Covid-19.

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 09:32:27 +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 17:12:15 +0000
Richmond slams government plan for fast-track developments
Richmond Council have slammed the government's latest fast-track rules for the approval of new developments in the UK.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 15:11:03 +0000
Matt Hancock defends Chris Whitty branding TikTok user 'pathetic
The footage, which is undated, was uploaded to social media platform TikTok and was recorded near Westminster.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 13:32:04 +0000
'Inadequate' Covid vaccine supply concerns for SW London GPs
GP leaders in South West London have expressed their concerns over "inadequate" supplies of Covid-19 vaccine doses at their clinics, fearing the shots are being redirected to mass vaccination centres at their expense.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 12:25:15 +0000
Council fly flag in memory of Captain Sir Tom Moore
Merton Council will mark the memory of Captain Sir Tom Moore by flying their flag at half-mast today.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 16:50:02 +0000
Lewisham Cllr asks council to hold off on CAMHS cut
A Lewisham councillor made an impassioned plea to council bosses to rethink a quarter of a million pound cut to children’s mental health services in light of the pandemic.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 16:44:26 +0000
Lewisham Council budget discussed
Lewisham council is expected to approve a 4.99 per cent increase in council tax for the coming year. 

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 16:13:04 +0000
Talented teacher inspires Richmond students thorough breakdancing
Meet the talented Richmond teacher ‘breaking’ stereotypes.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 12:22:10 +0000
Captain Sir Tom Moore: A life in pictures
The WW2 veteran captured the nation’s hearts last year when he made 100 laps of his garden to raise money for the NHS.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 18:02:50 +0000
Covid conspiracist Hannah Dean banned from hospitals
A woman who was fined over filming apparently empty corridors in an effort to prove Covid-19 is a hoax has now been banned from visiting hospitals.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Haringey recreation ground could be renamed after O.R. Tambo
A recreation ground could be renamed after a prominent anti-apartheid campaigner who lived nearby for more than two decades.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 16:21:37 +0000
Harrow Council confirms roof replacements at Pinner estate
The roofs of more than a dozen blocks of flats at a housing estate are set to be replaced to avoid “major problems” that could occur if they were left in their current state.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Councillors reject bid to build concrete plant in Barnet
A plan to build a concrete works close to homes and a conservation area has been turned down.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 15:45:18 +0000
Bus driver killed wife in ‘frenzied’ attack in Edmonton
A bus driver killed his wife in a “frenzied” attack then claimed she threatened him for having Covid-19, a court has heard.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 15:19:56 +0000
Man who committed child abuse offences in Barnet and Haringey jailed
A man who committed multiple child abuse offences over a 20-year period has been jailed.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 15:00:00 +0000
Waltham Forest GP urges readers to have coronavrius vaccine
In his second column for the Guardian, GP and chair of the Waltham Forest Clinical Commissioning Group Dr Ken Aswani tackles some misconceptions about the Covid vaccine.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 15:00:00 +0000
Roadworks in Barnet area include North Circular Road bridge repairs
Repairs to a bridge over the A406 North Circular Road may cause traffic disruption for the next two weekends.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 14:47:00 +0000
Notting Hill Gate Opticians owner among most influential entrepreneurs
A business owner has been named as one of the UK’s most 100 inspirational female entrepreneurs.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 12:26:36 +0000
Stray cat becomes artist's lockdown model
A feline intruder got more than a saucer of milk when it visited an artist’s home in Hampton Wick.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Many Waltham Forest roads to be temporarily closed by roadworks in 2021
A programme of roadworks is set to cause disruption to a number of roads across Waltham Forest throughout this year.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Oakwood Parade among Enfield areas to be affected by roadworks
A parade of shops is among the locations set to be disrupted by roadworks in the Enfield area over the coming weeks.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Barnet Covid-19 infection rate down by 40 per cent
Barnet saw another steep fall in its seven-day coronavirus infection rate nearly one month into the national lockdown.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 11:19:08 +0000
University of Roehampton signs partnership with Richmond upon Thames College
A school and university in South West London are working together to create more opportunities for students in the arts.

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.



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