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Tue, 09 Feb 2021 09:15:00 +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?

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Riverside Radio discovers people #BehindtheBadge
Police offers in south west London get candid in a new radio series called Behind the Badge.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
From cabin crew to Croydon nurse during coronavirus
Losing a cabin crew job after just two flights, an Oxford engineering student joined the fight against coronavirus at Croydon University Hospital last March.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
'Feb 100 Kids' - Finton House pupils walk for charity
Caring classmates from a Wandsworth school are taking on a group challenge to show their support for two children’s charities.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:04:01 +0000
Sutton Council thanks schools for vital work in Covid-19
Schools and early years settings have continued to deliver care and education throughout Covid-19, with staff in Sutton working hard to implement changes to keep children safe.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 17:31:57 +0000
Wimbledon woman finds happiness after cancer diagnosis
A Wimbledon woman speaks of how cancer turned out to be the best thing that "ever happened" to her.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 15:54:53 +0000
How this circus performer adapted to lockdown life
Few lockdown routines involve back garden acrobatics, but for this out-of-work circus performer, it is a necessary part of her week.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 11:37:12 +0000
Pictures: Snow falls across south London
Weather warnings for snow are in place through Wednesday across south London

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 17:39:55 +0000
Blocked drains in Kingston cause property flooding nearby
Blocked drains on Kings Road near Richmond Park brought flooding to at least one home in the area after heavy rains in recent days.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:49:28 +0000
Police launch 'Operation Cleveland' after Croydon stabbings
The Metropolitan Police have launched a new initiative dubbed 'Operation Cleveland' in a bid to tackle violent crime in Croydon after a spate of stabbings in the area.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 15:33:10 +0000
Schools may be open during summer holidays
Students and teachers could see two weeks cut from their summer break in an effort to catch up with physical learning.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 13:39:00 +0000
Snow brings warning for people getting Covid jab in Surrey
A warning over the weather was issued for people due to receive their vaccination against coronavirus in Spelthorne today (February 8) after heavy snow made travel conditions difficult.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 12:19:55 +0000
Croydon University Centre announces fee freeze for 2021-22
Croydon University Centre will freeze tuition fees for students starting courses in September 2021 for the next academic year, the university's leadership have announced.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 11:49:34 +0000
Police seize more knives in South London after stabbings
Police have sent mounted police to patrol the streets of Croydon and conducted 'Stop and Searches' across South London in recent days after a wave of stabbings south of the River Thames.

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 14:52:22 +0000
Covid-19: Merton delivers over 1000 tests in 48 hours
Merton staff and volunteers delivered more than 1,000 enhanced tests within the first 48 hours of operations.

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 15:46:14 +0000
Twickenham MP discusses the future of local apprenticeships
Twickenham MP discusses the future of apprenticeships in Richmond

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:52:12 +0000
Plans to make Putney High Street 'greener' push ahead
A £4m improvement scheme is underway to make Putney’s busiest road “cleaner, greener and safer”.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 12:41:41 +0000
Artists donate colourful paintings to save Park Lane Stables
Two local artists are auctioning their artwork to raise funds for a community horse stables.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 11:44:24 +0000
Clapham playground packed out despite UK lockdown
Scenes of “playground madness” were reported at Clapham Common last week as families enjoyed themselves in the fresh air amid lockdown.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:29:45 +0000
RECAP : Updates from Downing Street's Covid press conference
Live updates from the Government's press conference at Downing Street

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 12:42:21 +0000
Covid: Matt Hancock to lead briefing at Downing Street
THE Health Scretayry will lead a press conference today as concerns grow over the South African variant of Covid-19.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 12:30:00 +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 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 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 10:46:38 +0000
Building destroyed at Barwell Business Park fire Chessington
A warehouse was destroyed after a large fire ripped through Barwell Business Park in Chessington yesterday evening (Saturday, February 6).

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.

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.

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.



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