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Sat, 20 Feb 2021 08:38:00 +0000
Inside the most popular home for sale in Sutton
This stylish and contemporary property in Sutton is all-set for the summer with its very own swimming pool.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Wimbledon Village among best shopping destinations
Wimbledon Village has been named among Britain’s leading shopping destinations, according to research.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
What could Boris Johnson's 'road map' look like? - plans for pubs, schools and non-essential shops
Boris Johnson has called for patience ahead of announcing plans to lift lockdown saying “we want progress to be cautious but also irreversible.”

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Compare aerial pictures of Chingford in East London in 1920s with modern day
This is an aerial photo of North Chingford in the 1920s showing Station Road.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Harrow Council planning to continue with virtual site visits
Site visits from councillors deciding on planning applications in Harrow will only resume “once restrictions have eased”.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 16:15:00 +0000
Bexleyheath centenarian walks laps of his garden for the NHS
A Bexleyheath centenarian is following in the footsteps of Captain Tom as he walks around the garden of his care home to give thanks to healthcare workers.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 18:04:36 +0000
Wimbledon Village Farmers' Market to reopen this weekend
Wimbledon Village Market is set to reopen after traders were forced to close last week.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 16:09:55 +0000
Lack of safety measures revealed following Eden Park inquest
At least 79 London train stations have platforms that are dangerous to blind or partially-sighted people, a Freedom of Information request has revealed.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 13:42:29 +0000
Uber: Supreme Court ruling 'will have consequences' for London
The Supreme Court’s decision to class Uber drivers as workers “will have consequences” for the private hire sector in London, according to the London Assembly.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 15:33:59 +0000
TfL reveal London bus routes affected by driver strike
Transport for London said it is expecting major disruption next week as bus drivers go on strike.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 17:05:06 +0000
Lee Boxell: Father speaks out after son's 48th birthday
Parents of a missing schoolboy last seen in 1988 are hoping to find out what happened to their son before they go to their graves.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 13:26:06 +0000
Entrepreneur finds success with phone box in Guildford
An entrepreneur has successfully transformed a red phone box into a mini coffee kiosk during the coronavirus crisis.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 11:28:41 +0000
Vaccine: live council question time to take place next week
Sutton Council will hold its second virtual question and answer session about the coronavirus vaccine next week.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 10:46:12 +0000
Morden volunteers create art installation with Sound Lounge
A Morden volunteer group have been making scrub hats and bags for the NHS to show their support in Covid-19.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Nutcracker Agency celebrates award
A marketing agency in Sutton have been recognised for their hard work into their clients campaigns.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 15:34:24 +0000
TfL reveal London bus routes affected by driver strike
Transport for London said it is expecting major disruption next week as bus drivers go on strike.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 14:01:54 +0000
TfL set out new safety measures for Battersea bridge
New plans to improve safety around Battersea Bridge have been unveiled by TfL, with community engagement on the proposals set to start in the coming weeks.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 12:22:51 +0000
'Pollen bomb': Warm London weather could trigger allergies
Forecasters have predicted unseasonably warm temperatures this weekend, with warnings of a “pollen explosion” across London and the southeast of England.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 11:30:32 +0000
EncroChat: police charge man with drug conspiracy after raid
A man has been charged with conspiracy to import Class A drus after police raided a Swanley address linked to the notorious EncroChat network.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 07:49:00 +0000
Two arrested on suspicion of murder after Croydon stabbing
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of the murder of a 22-year-old who was found stabbed in Croydon.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 11:18:37 +0000
When will pubs reopen in England? - what Boris Johnson has said
Boris Johnson hinted at when the hospitality sector will reopen ahead of detailing plans to gradually ease lockdown.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 14:40:09 +0000
Safer school crossing set for Putney Ark Academy
A mother and daughter have successfully campaigned for a new zebra crossing on a dangerous junction outside a school in West Putney.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 13:48:42 +0000
Two charged with murder of Wandsworth teenager
Two people have been charged with the murder of a teenager in Parsons Green.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 12:58:13 +0000
Future of Park Lane Stables saved
A community horse riding stables in Teddington has raised a staggering amount of money to secure its future.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Parents may have to test children twice a week for Covid-19 when schools reopen
A health minister said there is “work in progress”following reports that parents could be asked to test their children at home twice a week.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Sadiq Khan announces £5 million plan to aid economic recovery
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has announced plans to launch a £5 million post-Covid tourism drive to aid London’s recovery from the pandemic once it is safe to reopen.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 19:55:57 +0000
Owner of dirty Hayes takeaway hit with £4,000 penalty
THE owner of a takeaway in Hayes was hit with a £4,000 penalty after a routine inspection uncovered a host of hygiene offences.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 19:51:33 +0000
Hillingdon cancer sufferers 'enduring epidemic of loneliness'
CANCER patients in Hillingdon are being urged to seek help as a charity warns of a loneliness epidemic.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 19:47:17 +0000
Hospital order for driver after Acton fatal accident
A WOMAN was today (19) sentenced to an indefinite hospital order following the death of Stefan Melnyk in Acton last March.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 19:44:07 +0000
Boost opens COVID jabs centre in Greenford
BOOTS today (19) launched its first COVID-19 vaccination site in London at its Greenford store, where its pharmacists will administer the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 19:23:53 +0000
Boy arrested on suspicion of murder of Gabriel Bringye in Tottenham
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of a 37-year-old man found stabbed in a car in north-east London.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 17:49:14 +0000
Random acts of crochet kindness in Hillingdon
Random acts of crochet kindness are being spread by a mother and daughter, who are leaving hundreds of gifts and notes around Hillingdon.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 17:38:00 +0000
Police called to Pinner Road after reports of man armed with knives
A man has been arrested after police were called to reports of a person in possession of multiple knives at a major junction.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 17:36:40 +0000
Ealing Everest: Volunteer climbs Horsenden Hill for homeless
A father of triplets from Ealing is aiming to climb the equivalent of Mount Everest on Horsenden Hill to raise money for an Acton homelessness centre.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 17:19:18 +0000
Ealing artist creates prints of West London landmarks
An Ealing artist is celebrating West London by creating illustrated prints of the area’s favourite pubs, parks, and other landmarks.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 16:10:56 +0000
Lack of safety measures revealed following Eden Park inquest
At least 79 London train stations have platforms that are dangerous to blind or partially-sighted people, a Freedom of Information request has revealed.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 16:07:49 +0000
Boy, 16, dies after stabbing in Preston Road near Wembley
A 16-year-old boy has been stabbed to death in north-west London.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000
MPs speak out against 26-storey Enfield tower block plan
Two of the borough’s MPs have slammed plans to build a 26-storey tower block in the middle of Enfield Town.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 13:03:23 +0000
Covid-19: Every London borough coronavirus infection rate
Coronavirus infection rates continue to fall across London and are way below the level they were at when the second national lockdown ended.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 13:43:59 +0000
Uber: Supreme Court ruling 'will have consequences' for London
The Supreme Court’s decision to class Uber drivers as workers “will have consequences” for the private hire sector in London, according to the London Assembly.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 12:44:32 +0000
UK weather: Met Office say temperatures to soar this weekend
Temperatures are set to soar in some parts of the UK this weekend – with possible highs of 17C.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 08:25:33 +0000
Crime: Fresh Met Police appeal after Tottenham Hale murder
Detectives have launched a fresh appeal for information following the death of a private hire driver who was found fatally injured inside his car.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 08:01:25 +0000
Crime: Police arrest four men after finding gun in Barnet
Four men have been arrested after officers found a revolver in a car in Barnet.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 07:49:36 +0000
Ealing MP joins with Stop Towers group to urge rethink on skyscraper
A DECISION to demolish Perceval House on the Uxbridge Road, Ealing, and replace it with a 26-storey block of flats has been deferred.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Forthcoming temporary road closures in and around Enfield
Several roads in Enfield are set to be temporarily closed due to roadworks over the forthcoming weeks.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 10:34:10 +0000
When will non-essential shops reopen in England? - What we know so far
Online retailers have bought brands with plans to move business online suggesting the pandemic has had an irreversible impact on UK retail.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 09:52:44 +0000
When will pubs reopen in England? - what Boris Johnson has said
Boris Johnson hinted at when the hospitality sector will reopen ahead of detailing plans to gradually ease lockdown.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 16:46:18 +0000
SEND parents left 'disheartened' after FOI request
A founder of a group which represents SEND parents has called out the council in response to the publication of their SEND services board minutes.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000
GLA Budget 2021-22: What is new in Sadiq Khan's final draft?
The Mayor of London has found an extra £182.8 million of income in his final draft GLA budget for the coming year.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 15:15:00 +0000
Plans unveiled for new vaccination sites in SW London
Plans for more mass vaccination sites in South West London have been unveiled.



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