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Mon, 08 Feb 2021 09:01:18 +0000
Met Office: Severe amber snow warning for south London
A severe amber snow warning has been issued for London and south east England, and heavy snow is 'likely' to cause long delays on roads and with rail and air travel across the region.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
UK weather forecast for Storm Darcy - dubbed Beast from the East 2
The Met Office has said heavy snow could cause disruption this week as Storm Darcy batters the UK.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 08:10:53 +0000
Croydon's Rachel Khoo to join Great British Menu judges
TV chef and cookbook author Rachel Khoo has joined the Great British Menu judging panel.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 08:44:00 +0000
Car crash on the M25 near Enfield this morning
All lanes have reopened on the M25 following an earlier crash.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
UK weather forecast for Storm Darcy - dubbed Beast from the East 2
The Met Office has said heavy snow could cause disruption this week as Storm Darcy batters the UK.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 12:07:57 +0000
Met Office extends snow weather warning in Herts, Essex and London
Snow may fall in Hertfordshire, Essex and London for several days over the coming week as the Met Office extended its weather warning.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 11:50:55 +0000
Storm Darcy brings ice and snow to London
The Met Office issued Amber and Yellow warnings over snow and ice as Storm Darcy, dubbed the 'Beast from the East' hit London with wintry showers and plunging temperatures.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 16:02:37 +0000
22-year-old stabbed to death in Croydon named locally
The 22-year-old man who was fatally stabbed in Croydon on Friday night (February 5) has been named locally.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Royal Mail give weekend update on areas affected by delays
Royal Mail has issued an update on weekend delays across the UK due to Covid.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000
When will lockdown end? Dates for schools, shops and pubs
England has been in its third full lockdown for a month - but when will it end and what are the key dates?

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000
When will lockdown end? Dates for schools, shops and pubs
England has been in its third full lockdown for a month - but when will it end and what are the key dates?

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 10:16:41 +0000
More police deployed in South London after stabbings wave
Additional police officers have been deployed in South London by the city's Met Police service after a wave of stabbings left one mad dead and numerous others injured.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 14:26:28 +0000
Latest Covid infection rates for all South London boroughs
The number of new coronavirus infections are falling across South London as the ongoing lockdown imposed to slow the spread of Covid-19 continues to have an impact.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 00:10:00 +0000
London stabbings: Two dead and 11 injured within 24 hours
Two men in their 20s have died and 11 others have been injured in a series of stabbings across London within 24 hours.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Can I go sledging in lockdown? These are the rules
With heavy snow in parts of the UK, many people will be thinking of stepping out to build a snowman or go sledging.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Quiz: Spell the words often misspelled on Google
Can you spell the words most often misspelled on Google?

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +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.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 17:18:34 +0000
Investigation underway after fire breaks out at car park in Enfield
An investigation is underway following a fire which damaged part of an undercover car park and several vehicles.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 15:00:00 +0000
Steps being taken to make Redbridge a greener place to live
One of the few pluses to come out of the Covid pandemic has been a worldwide reduction in carbon dioxide emissions.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
The humble road where the first public boys school in Loughton was built
Smarts Lane was considered the humblest road in Loughton when the picture above was taken c1907.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +0000
Epping Forest MP under fire for 'inaccurate' Clean Air Zone statement
I always try to give our local MP Dame Eleanor Laing the benefit of the doubt but I find the statement issued late on a Sunday stunning:

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 22:01:15 +0000
London stabbings: Two dead and 11 injured within 24 hours
Two men in their 20s have died and 11 others have been injured in a series of stabbings across London within 24 hours.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:15:30 +0000
Updates as wave of stabbings in South London continues
Live updates after a man dies and nine others are injured in a single night of stabbings in South London.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 18:32:36 +0000
Summary as 'abhorrent' wave of stabbings hits South London
One man died and several more were injured after a wave of stabbings took place at various locations across South London on Friday, February 5 and Saturday, February 6.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 17:06:02 +0000
Snow and freezing temperatures in London for Sunday
There are warnings for some disruptive snowfall as a yellow weather warning has been placed.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 17:02:19 +0000
New stabbing reported on London Road in Croydon
A stabbing has been reported on London Road in Croydon less than 24 hours after a series of similar incidents in South London left one man dead and several others injured.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 16:09:00 +0000
Image shows horrific aftermath of Croydon stabbing
Photographs have emerged from the aftermath of a fatal stabbing in Croydon where a 22-year-old man was sadly pronounced dead Friday evening (February 5).

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 11:20:15 +0000
Man arrested at Heathrow charged with terror offences
A man arrested at Heathrow Airport has been charged with terrorism offences.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 19:17:53 +0000
Picture gallery: Multiple stabbings in South London
Below are a collection of the images that marked a spate of stabbings that happened in South London over a 24-hour period between February 5 and February 6.

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 10:45:00 +0000
When will lockdown end in England? Restrictions could be eased
All of the UK is under a lockdown to try to bring down the rate of coronavirus and protect the NHS.

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 12:25:31 +0000
Murder probe launched after fatal Croydon stabbing
Police have launched a murder investigation after the death of a 22-year-old man who was fatally stabbed in Croydon last night (February 5).

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.

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 15:00:00 +0000
Reader questions Covid vaccination programme communication
In reference to Loraine Sladden’s email, I hope her father has received his vaccination.

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 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.



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