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Wed, 10 Feb 2021 08:12:08 +0000
'Lessons must be learned' after Surbiton train death
Ministers and union bosses say "lessons must be learned" after a man was hit by a train and died while working on a railway track in south-west London.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 08:24:41 +0000
Croydon nurse who inspired NHS family dies with Covid-19
A south London nurse who died with Covid-19 managed to inspire almost her entire family to work for the NHS, her son has said.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 20:14:08 +0000
Surge testing in Lambeth after South African variant found
Extra coronavirus testing will be carried out in areas of south London after a case of the South African variant was discovered.

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 15:48:22 +0000
South London brothers raffle off two-bed property for £2
THREE brothers are raffling off a two-bedroom property, with a private balcony for just £2 per ticket.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 08:25:05 +0000
Met Office: South London snow & ice warnings still in place
Snow and ice warnings remain in place for most of England and Scotland as the effects of Storm Darcy continue to cause traffic delays, hazards and rare white scenes across south London.

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 16:15:35 +0000
Man charged after deer injures child in Bushy Park
A man has been charged under Royal Parks regulations after his dog chased a deer that later injured a child in Bushy Park last month.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 11:47:17 +0000
Covid-19 'not from a lab' as WHO calls for research into frozen foods
A team of researchers recommended future studies including a direct spillover from animals to humans and research into frozen foods.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:29:50 +0000
Update: Richmond boy appeals to locals for laptop delivery scheme
A schoolboy campaigning to provide children with laptops is asking the community to lend a hand.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 09:49:17 +0000
Snow showers continue across London on Tuesday
Second day of weather warnings for London as more snow forecast

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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

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 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
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 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 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 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.

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 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 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 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 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 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.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 14:41:26 +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.

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 14:26:15 +0000
London on track to meet vaccination target this month
London is on track to reach its target of vaccinating 1.5 million people by the middle of February, with more than one million jabs already given out.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 12:08:41 +0000
Met Office warning for snow and ice in London
A severe weather warning for snow and ice has been issued for London this weekend.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 11:13:10 +0000
GPs warn of Covid-19 symptoms you may not know about
The NHS focus on three key symptoms but doctors have urged officials to add other symptoms to the official list.

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 10:41:33 +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.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 15:40:48 +0000
New data shows impact of Eat Out to Help Out in Richmond
People eating out in the Richmond area bought nearly 300,000 discounted meals through the Government's month-long Eat Out to Help Out scheme, figures reveal.

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 17:01:48 +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 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.



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