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Wed, 10 Feb 2021 09:07:55 +0000
Met Police: Croydon man jailed for knife and heroin offences
A 22-year-old man from Croydon has been jailed for a number of offences after being caught with a 30cm knife and a box of heroin.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 08:40:42 +0000
Teen charged with 2017 murder of Kyall Parnell in Lambeth
A teenager has been charged with the murder of a 17-year-old in Lambeth on New Year's Day in 2017.

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 07:00:00 +0000
How Worcester Park businesses are helping people in lockdown
Lockdown hasn't stopped these companies from helping others in need...

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 09:45:00 +0000
When will lockdown end in England? Matt Hancock gives latest
All of the UK is under a lockdown to try to bring down the rate of coronavirus and protect the NHS.

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.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Kingston music teacher speaks of struggles during Covid
A Kingston music teacher who lost a quarter of his income during the first lockdown has spoken out about the difficulties of running his business during the pandemic.

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 17:41:11 +0000
Popular New Addington boxing coach dies of coronavirus
Mourners are expected to line the streets of New Addington to bid farewell to a pillar of their community.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 14:50:25 +0000
Person dies after being 'struck by train' near Surbiton
A person has reportedly been struck by a train between Surbiton and Weybridge stations, bringing cancellations to lines in the area.

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 16:20:00 +0000
Roehampton shop shut by police after drugs and weapons found
A Roehampton corner shop has been closed by the police after more than £35,000 of drugs, weapons and stolen items were seized last year.

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 13:44:28 +0000
The Wallington woman who 'refused to quit'
A woman speaks on how she found her strength after her mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and Vascular dementia.

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 17:41:18 +0000
Tributes to Croydon refugee centre worker lost to Covid
Tributes have been paid to a selfless charity worker who could say hello in more than 40 languages and would collect donations for refugees on his days off.

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 13:55:01 +0000
Snow causes six-vehicle crash near Headley
Authorities are warning road users of hazardous conditions amid the weather brought by Storm Darcy after a multi-vehicle crash in Headley earlier today (Tuesday, January 9).

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 11:33:11 +0000
Five guns found in Croydon man's kitchen and bedroom
A man has been taken into custody after police found five guns in the kitchen and bedroom of a house in Croydon yesterday (Monday, February 8).

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 16:29:14 +0000
Storm Darcy: snow clearance crews salt roads in Merton
Snow clearance crews have been busy in Merton as Storm Darcy continues to bring snow across the capital.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 11:27:19 +0000
Wimbledon chiefs focused on reduced-capacity tournament
Wimbledon Championships is likely to look "very different" this year, with organisers focusing their planning on a reduced capacity tournament.

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 15:48:09 +0000
Plans for a plaque in place for Summerstown star Marc Bolan
A local historian is campaigning to erect a plaque in Summerstown in memory of T. Rex star Marc Bolan.

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.

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 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.



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