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Sat, 06 Feb 2021 09:44:44 +0000
One dead after wave of stabbings in single night in Croydon
A man was fatally stabbed and killed and ten others injured after a night of serious violence in Croydon yesterday evening (Friday, January 5).

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0000
Sutton pupils support charities during Covid-19
Students in Sutton have raised thousands for charities across the borough during Covid-19.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 08:30:00 +0000
Vets issue warning to UK dog owners over deadly disease
The warning comes after potential cases of the condition known as Alabama Rot have been discovered in the UK.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Campaign launched for Emergency Services and NHS Cenotaph
A campaign has been launched to fund a London memorial to all NHS and emergency services workers, including those who have risked or lost their lives during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Level crossing in north-east London once overlooked by Xylonite plastics factory
The picture at the top of this page is of Highams Park level crossing c1899.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Post-COVID holidays: Vietnam expected to be a popular choice
Vietnam could be the perfect place for a holiday, post covid-19.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 00:04:59 +0000
Croydon: Met Police says man stabbed to death in violent incidents
One man has been stabbed to death during a number of violent incidents in south London, the Metropolitan Police said.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 15:00:00 +0000
Covid-19: More than one million people vaccinated in London
London has this week passed the milestone of vaccinating more than one million people against Covid-19.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 18:30:00 +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.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 17:00:05 +0000
Appeal after group illegally cuts down trees in Welling park
A group of people are wanted by council officials and police after illegally cutting down trees in a Bexley park.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 15:42:42 +0000
What is long Covid? What are the symptoms and treatment?
For some people, coronavirus can cause symptoms that last weeks or months after the infection has gone.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
London's businesses save billions through business rates scheme
More than 20 per cent of London’s businesses made use of the Government’s business rates holiday during the Covid-19 pandemic, saving a total of £3 billion.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 11:35:59 +0000
Nick Mattey calls for council to help supermarket staff
Councillor Nick Mattey is calling on Sutton Council to fund extra security for large supermarkets during Covid-19.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 11:52:26 +0000
Met Office issues cold weather warning for UK
Public Health England and the Met Office have issued a warning to keep warm as a spell of cold weather hits the UK.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 15:50:00 +0000
Covid-19: More than one million people vaccinated in London
London has this week passed the milestone of vaccinating more than one million people against Covid-19.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 15:33:45 +0000
Mitcham mum and daughter find success with micro nursery
Despite opening their doors just days before the first national lockdown, a mother and daughter from Mitcham have defied the odds and made their dream home business into a reality.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 12:42:15 +0000
Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust issues vaccination update
Over 70s and the clinically vulnerable have been advised they no longer need to wait for an invitation letter to book a Covid-19 vaccination in south east London.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 17:32:00 +0000
Greenwich: LTN proposed for Westcombe Park & Maze Hill
Proposals to introduce a Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) in an part of central Greenwich has been launched, aiming to improve the area's air-quality and safety.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 11:37:48 +0000
Seafront murder: Iftekhar Khondaker 'deeply flawed'
A KILLER’S record for using a car as a weapon to inflict devastating injuries may be because of his “flawed psychological makeup”, a judge said.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 10:46:14 +0000
London weather: When Met Office says snow will fall
London is bracing itself for a weekend of severe weather warnings for snow and ice, starting this weekend.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Father and son save famous Charlton pub from becoming flats
A treasured Charlton pub has been saved from becoming another block of flats after a local son and father combo have fought to continue its legacy in the middle of the pandemic.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 17:49:49 +0000
Environment Agency & Met Police issue waste fines in Erith
The Environment Agency have disclosed details of a crackdown on illegal waste disposal in Bexley which resulted in four penalty notices and one vehicle being seized.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 14:20:00 +0000
Pictures show first vaccines being administered at new Twickenham Stoop hub
The Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) for southwest London has released images of the first vaccines being administered at the Twickenham Stoop.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 13:09:07 +0000
Staff re-join NHS as Epsom-St Helier announce pay benefits
Epsom and St Helier is investing £2 million in the cleaning, catering and portering teams in a move which will improve pay and benefits.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 12:14:36 +0000
Parents protest to save Lavender Nursery in Mitcham
A nursery in Mitcham could soon close down for good because the council wants to build a specialist school for vulnerable children.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 11:57:39 +0000
Lewisham has 'no plans' to close adventure playgrounds
Lewisham Council said it has “no plans” to close adventure playgrounds in the borough after concerned parents launched a petition to protect one.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Former Met Police detective dies of Covid-19
A rugby-loving former Flying Squad detective with the Metropolitan Police who became a London taxi driver has died at the age of 68.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 09:30:00 +0000
Lewisham tells rape survivor she can no longer be housed
Lewisham Council told a rape survivor it was housing to go back to her home country or she would have to find somewhere else to stay.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 08:06:09 +0000
Coronavirus: Police break up party in Balham
Twenty-five people have been reported for the consideration of fixed penalty notices after a 'blatant breach' of coronavirus rules.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 09:54:02 +0000
Investigation ongoing after criminality at Roehampton shop
Police have shut down a Roehampton corner shop after drugs and weapons were found inside the property.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 08:44:47 +0000
Vaccination centre established at Twickenham Stoop
A new vaccination centre has launched at Twickenham Stoop, helping the government stay on track to reach its target of vaccinating 1.5 million people by the middle of February.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 17:27:23 +0000
Alderbrook School recognised in Kellogg awards
A SCHOOL in Balham has been chosen as a finalist for London as part of the annual Kellogg’s Breakfast Club Awards.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 15:58:53 +0000
'Tastes like Tom' - the couple feeding Twickenham children
A generous couple from Twickenham are feeding children from their kitchen - one food parcel at a time.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 13:12:50 +0000
Oardacity complete ‘life-changing’ Atlantic row
After 40 days, 5 hours and 40 minutes, rowing team ‘Oardacity’ have completed their monumental journey across the Atlantic Ocean.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 12:34:09 +0000
Wandsworth bucks trend by freezing part of its council tax
Wandsworth Council has announced it will freeze part of next year’s council tax.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 12:26:00 +0000
Charlton Athletic LGBT event infiltrated by homophobic trolls
An online Charlton Athletic event on Saturday celebrating Football vs Homophobia was 'zoom-bombed' by racist and homophobic individuals.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 11:36:28 +0000
Met Office issues snow warning for Essex, London and Hertfordshire
Heavy snow and ice is on its way this weekend as the south east of England braces for Arctic conditions.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 19:58:27 +0000
Parent champions needed to support families in Hillingdon
A NEW targeted parenting programme in Hillingdon, to protect young people from criminal exploitation, is now looking for volunteers to support parents of children who may be at risk.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 16:29:10 +0000
Alperton councillor criticises Brent Council leader’s behaviour
A Brent councillor has called for an investigation into his council leader’s behaviour after receiving an “unacceptable” response to his queries about the upcoming budget.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 16:23:14 +0000
Hillingdon Council launches residents' stories campaign
Hillingdon Council is hoping to understand their community by asking residents to send in photographs and descriptions of items that tell their story.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 14:30:00 +0000
Haringey Council leader defends £12m Civic Centre revamp
The leader of Haringey Council has defended a £12 million revamp of a listed building that was branded a “vanity project” by opposition councillors.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 13:00:00 +0000
Obituary: Former Mill Hill chartered surveyor and Arsenal supporter dies
Bob Devonald was always obsessed by cricket. He died peacefully at the age of 89 to the sound of the sport he loved.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 12:30:00 +0000
Barnet restaurant that flouted Covid rules loses licence
A restaurant that “acted like a nightclub” and flouted Covid lockdown rules has been stripped of its licence to sell alcohol and play music.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Former Met Police detective dies of Covid-19
A rugby-loving former Flying Squad detective with the Metropolitan Police who became a London taxi driver has died at the age of 68.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Former Met Police detective dies of Covid-19
A rugby-loving former Flying Squad detective with the Metropolitan Police who became a London taxi driver has died at the age of 68.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 10:13:47 +0000
McDonald's scrap 5 popular items from menu
It hasn't gone down well with fans who begged the fast food giant to keep the items on the menu.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 10:20:00 +0000
Handforth Parish Council argument video clip goes viral
A CLIP from a Handforth Parish Council meeting has gone viral — gaining more than 2 million views overnight.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 13:28:17 +0000
Covid-19: Union prepares school staff in Sutton for strike
Teachers and support staff at Barrow Hedges school in Sutton are set to strike for six days.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Sadiq Khan and TfL need 'forensic focus' to deliver Crossrail
The Mayor of London and TfL will need a “Sherlock-style forensic focus” to deliver Crossrail on time, according to a new report from the London Assembly.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 17:46:10 +0000
Mitcham duo Iftekhar Khondaker and Irfan Khondaker jailed
TWO South London brothers jailed over their roles in a horror seafront hit and run have lengthy criminal records.



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