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Sun, 14 Feb 2021 16:59:32 +0000
Covid: Amanda Holden drives 200 miles for 'emergency' trip
Amanda Holden is "devastated" she had to break lockdown rules to visit her parents in Cornwall.

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 10:39:25 +0000
Man denies giving pensioner fake coronavirus vaccine
A man has denied allegedly tricking a 92-year-old into paying £260 for a fake Covid-19 vaccine.

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Drivers are being asked for their views on change to driving licence rules
Currently anyone who has passed a car and trailer test in an automatic car must sit another test in a manual car to upgrade their licence.

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
New Lidl supermarket set for Kingston
A new Lidl supermarket is set to open in Kingston following an agreement between the supermarket chain and Wickes over a site on London Road, it has been announced.

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
'Romance fraud' is on the rise - how you stay safe when dating online
If you're single and usign Tinder,

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
The best deals coming to Lidl and Aldi this weekend
Here is a rounded-up of some of the best deals you can find.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 14:23:17 +0000
Plan for lifting lockdown will be published on February 22
The roadmap for England to exit lockdown will be published on February 22, despite Government statements leading to concerns to timetable had slipped.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 17:40:40 +0000
Welfare dog gives south west Met team a furry boost
Officers from the Met Police’s south-west team have found an innovative way to release stress.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 17:26:02 +0000
Coronavirus infection rates drop in South West London
Coronavirus infection rates across boroughs in South and West London continued to fall according to the most recent data published by Public Health England (PHE).

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 13:28:19 +0000
Shocking footage of animal cruelty in Shepperton
Disturbing footage that appears to show a man abusing two animals in Shepperton on Tuesday (February 9) has prompted a police appeal and intervention from animal welfare services.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 11:57:45 +0000
Older generations share their relationship wisdom
As the UK prepares to celebrate Valentine’s Day under lockdown, residents at a care home have shared their wisdom for sustaining a long and happy relationship.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:56:23 +0000
Alfie Lawton: Police appeal after unexplained Kingston death
Detectives investigating the tragic death of a 15-year-old in New Malden, south west London, on Monday are urging any witnesses to come forward.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 11:02:14 +0000
KU School of Art graduate wins Sky Portrait Artist 2020
An alumni from Kingston University's School of Art has spoken about enjoying the creative process after he was named as the winner of the Sky Portrait Artist of the Year 2020 competition.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 15:04:42 +0000
Teachers and police to be prioritised for Covid vaccine after over 50s
The body in charge of prioritising the vaccine rollout, the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation, will publish guidance later this month.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
TfL wants your views: should CCTV be mandatory in taxis?
Transport for London is consulting the public on whether CCTV should be mandatory in all black cabs and private hire vehicles across London, including Uber.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 17:03:28 +0000
Man who died in accident near Surbiton station named
Police have named the man who sadly died after an accident on the railway near Surbiton station on Tuesday (February 9).

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 13:56:48 +0000
Government changes deadline for plan to ease lockdown in England
Downing Street has widened the timeframe for when it plans to announce how lockdown in England will end.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 16:39:02 +0000
Meghan Markle wins High Court privacy claim against Mail on Sunday
The case relates to articles which showed parts of a letter she had written to her father in August 2018.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:25:01 +0000
Boots to fit staff with body cameras to protect them from customer abuse
The move comes after a concerning rise in abuse and assault aimed at retail staff across the nation during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 11:20:40 +0000
Sadiq Khan hits out at Government over new cladding funding
The Mayor of London has said it is “shameful” that some people will still have to pay to have unsafe cladding removed from their buildings despite new funding.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 12:43:41 +0000
'Can you book a summer holiday? - Matt Hancock's update
Mr Hancock said people want certainty over whether it was possible to go away this summer.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 12:20:59 +0000
Attempted murder probe, victim critical after Egham assault
Three men have been arrested and a fourth remains in a critical condition in hospital after an assault in Egham on Tuesday (February 9).

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 11:15:52 +0000
Woman arrested driving wrong way down M25 with wine bottle
A woman has been arrested after road police stopped her driving the wrong way down the M25 near Leatherhead.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 13:43:37 +0000
Boy found in New Malden park pronounced dead
A teenage boy has sadly been pronounced dead after he was found in Green Lane Recreation Ground in New Malden on Monday evening (February 8).

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 18:17:10 +0000
Hospital U-turns parking fee after Piers Morgan slams trust
St Helier and Epsom Trust are to reverse their decision to charge staff for parking after being blasted by Piers Morgan.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:32:19 +0000
Flood alert in Kingston in wake of Storm Darcy
Kingston town centre faces a flood alert this evening (Wednesday, February 10) as the snowfall brought by Storm Darcy combines with high tides on the River Thames.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 14:24:23 +0000
Khan suggests £500m VED 'raid' to replace boundary charge
Sadiq Khan and leaders from all five of the London Assembly's political parties have urged the transport secretary to allow Transport for London (TfL) to retain the £500m it raises every year in Vehicle Excise Duty (VED).

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 12:32:21 +0000
New Covid-19 symptoms revealed -what to look out for
More than one million people were subject to swab tests and questionnaires as part of Imperial College London’s REACT study.

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 11:35:52 +0000
Man racially abuses Epsom Co-op worker over two nights
A man racially abused an Co-op worker in Epsom on two consecutive nights last month, it has emerged.

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.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 11:43:59 +0000
Universal Credit is increasing in April - but by how much?
The rise in benefits will increase the revenue of millions of low-income households.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 15:32:58 +0000
Captain Tom Moore's family thank the nation and pay tribute to an 'amazing man'
“It’s the little noises and habits of people close to you that suddenly become deafening in their absence.”

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:32:22 +0000
RECAP: Updates as Boris Johnson leads coronavirus briefing
Good evening and thank you for joining us. We'll be bringing you live updates from tonight's coronavirus briefing from Downing Street, which is being led by Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 14:16:50 +0000
Boris Johnson press conference - 5 things he could say
Chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance will join Boris Johnson at the Downing Street press conference at 5pm, No 10 has said.

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 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 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 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 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 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 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.



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