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Wed, 24 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
What London bus routes are affected by the TFL strikes?
London bus passengers are facing disruption this week because of a strike by drivers.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 09:39:00 +0000
Appeal to identify burglars in Richmond and Putney
Police are looking to identify three men in connection with burglaries in Richmond and Wandsworth which are believed to be linked.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 09:37:36 +0000
Appeal to identify burglars in Richmond and Putney
Police are looking to identify three men in connection with burglaries in Richmond and Wandsworth which are believed to be linked.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Woolwich Late Night Pharmacy praised over Covid vaccinations
Greenwich's first pharmacy to become an official NHS Covid vaccination site has been praised and thanked for its "brilliant" work over the past month.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Sutton Council launches training initiative for next generation
Sutton is recruiting for their next generation of social workers through their social work programme.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 09:15:42 +0000
Harefield Hospital charity fund-raiser steps down
THE leading figure at Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals Charity is stepping down.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 09:12:24 +0000
Ealing innovators help to drive London COVID recovery plan
LONDON’S innovators are being urged to drive the city’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 08:26:55 +0000
Heartbreak of owners having to give up their dogs in pandemic
DOGS Trust today releases a new advert, featuring recordings from owners making the heart-breaking decision to hand over their dogs to the charity.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 07:31:50 +0000
Police name West Green Road murder victim as Tyreke Watson, 21
A young man stabbed to death has been named as detectives continue to investigate his murder.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Haringey Council set to introduce card payment for parking
Drivers are set to be able to use a debit or credit card to pay for off-street parking throughout Haringey under proposals that have been published.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Temporary road closures in Epping Forest, Harlow, Loughton and Waltham Abbey
Roadworks are set to lead to the temporary closure of a number of roads in west Essex, starting from Monday.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 22:42:03 +0000
Three-day-old baby died after 111 call handling errors
The parents of a newborn baby who died aged just three days old called 111 three times before an ambulance was sent – and were given incorrect resuscitation advice, an inquest heard.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 18:08:11 +0000
What London bus routes are affected by the TFL strikes?
London bus passengers are facing disruption this week because of a strike by drivers.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 12:40:47 +0000
Matt Ratana: Alleged killer in hospital with Covid-19
THE MAN suspected of shooting dead police sergeant Matt Ratana has been hospitalised with coronavirus, it has been reported.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Silvertown Tunnel: 'Fury boiling over' following tree removal
Campaigners who oppose the Silvertown Tunnel say there is “fury boiling over” after plans including the felling of more than 100 trees were swiftly withdrawn.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Home care company receives highest CQC rating
Home Instead Wimbledon and Kingston have received three CQC outstanding ratings in a row.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 17:25:39 +0000
Met Police release CCTV of suspect in Bexleyheath robbery
Police have released an appeal to catch a man thought to be responsible for robbing a Bexley store and assaulting a member of the public.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000
10 maintenance tips for your car during lockdown
National lockdowns enforced throughout the coronavirus pandemic have inevitably meant less people getting in their car and driving on the roads.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 16:45:00 +0000
When are the UK Bank Holidays in 2021? Lockdown rules revealed
There are seven upcoming Bank Holiday left in 2021. Here we look at what Covid lockdown rules will be in place across England.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 19:52:12 +0000
Cause of South London boy's death unknown after post mortem
The circumstances surrounding the death of a 15-year-old boy in South London are still being reviewed after a post-mortem examination failed to explain how he died.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 18:36:50 +0000
Arrests expose persistence of modern slavery in London
Arrests made by police in several London boroughs have shone a light on the ongoing existence of modern slavery in London.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 12:58:00 +0000
Covid-19 infection rates for south east London fall sharply
The end is finally in sight, with Boris Johnson last night a full road-map for the next four months leading all the way up until the proposed end of social distancing on June 21, so how are the Covid rates in the boroughs looking?

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 10:35:22 +0000
South African coronavirus variant confirmed in New Addington
Residents in New Addington are being urged to take a coronavirus test due to a confirmed case of the South African variant within the area of Croydon

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 17:40:53 +0000
Lewisham Council asks for views on draft local plans
We will be doing a series of stories on the local plan. Let us know what you think: grainne.cuffe@newsquest.co.uk

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 17:21:47 +0000
Clare Balding features in film on the trees of Richmond Park
The trees of Richmond Park are the subject of a new informative film starring renowned sports broadcaster Clare Balding.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 16:47:29 +0000
Op-Ed: SE London Superintendent on policing in a pandemic
As the Chief Superintendent of the South East Area Basic Command Unit (BCU) - Lewisham, Greenwich and Bexley boroughs - I would like to update you regarding how we did last year and what we intend to do this year in order to keep you and your love...

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 16:26:00 +0000
Richmond ranks high in London for early years development
One in 10 two year olds in Richmond were behind on developing key life skills last year, figures suggest.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 15:55:00 +0000
Bexley Council's cabinet approves 'challenging' budget
Bexley Council's cabinet has approved its budget for the year, including a number of savings, staffing reductions and a sharp tax increase, but the authority has been successfully "steered through a storm."

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 15:25:22 +0000
Love Wimbledon Market to return next week
Love Wimbledon’s Market on The Piazza will return next weekend.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 14:05:24 +0000
Police raid lockdown-breaking party at Croydon barber shop
At least 22 people are facing fines for breaching Covid lockdown regulations after police broke up a party at a barber shop in Croydon last week.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 15:56:43 +0000
Prince Philip to remain in hospital for 'several days', Buckingham Palace confirm
The Duke is not expected to leave hospital for several days, Buckingham Palace said.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 10:56:16 +0000
Protesters ‘occupy’ York Gardens tree to prevent felling
‘Tree protectors’ have climbed into a 100-year-old tree in York Gardens and are camping out to save it from being cut down.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 16:18:13 +0000
Work begins on cycle route at Wandsworth Town Centre
Construction work has started on a new 4.7km cycle route in south-west London, which will make cycling easier between Wandsworth Town Centre and Chelsea Bridge.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 11:39:29 +0000
RECAP: Police and paramedics dealing with incident in Shooters Hill
Met Police and paramedics have been seen in large numbers by Eltham Common in Shooters Hill, south east London. Reports of a possible serious injury. More to come as we get it.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 16:38:45 +0000
Family fundraise for Twickenham COVID-19 victim
A family from Twickenham are fundraising to build a mosque in honour of their 58-year-old relative who passed away from COVID-19.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 13:14:04 +0000
Putney family fundraises for lifesaving medical treatment
The family of a 3-year-old boy are appealing to fellow Wandsworth residents to help with their son’s vital stem-cell treatment in Thailand.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 17:18:10 +0000
Crime: Boy arrested in connection with Tottenham Hale death
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested by police investigating the fatal stabbing of a private hire driver in Tottenham Hale.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 13:25:00 +0000
No service and affected trains service changes Friday to Sunday
Major work at London King’s Cross station will lead to service changes at many stations later this week.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 15:12:38 +0000
Brent Council approves council tax hike in 2021/22 budget
Councillors in Brent agreed a 4.99 per cent council tax increase and cuts of £1.6 million as it confirmed its “most difficult budget in its 50-year history”.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 15:00:00 +0000
Less than half of care homes staff in NCL CCG get Covid jab
Less than half of care home staff working across five north London boroughs have received the Covid-19 vaccine, councillors were told.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 13:30:45 +0000
Mobile hairdresser hopeful of returning to work on April 12
A hairdresser has said she is “elated” that a provisional date has been set for the hair and beauty sector to open back up for business.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 12:31:41 +0000
Girl, 17, injured by train at Burnt Oak station
A teenage girl was taken to hospital after being hit by a train.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 12:11:46 +0000
Enfield and Haringey Covid rates below 100 cases per 100,000
Seven-day Covid-19 infection rates in Enfield and Haringey have dropped below 100 new cases per 100,000 people.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 12:08:11 +0000
Brent Council rejects Tory and Lib Dem budget plans 2021/22
Opposition councillors’ proposals to reduce council tax in Brent were rejected on the basis it would “put a strain” on future finances.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 10:04:08 +0000
Fire crews called to Seven Sisters flat used to grow weed
A fire broke out at a flat turned cannabis factory in Seven Sisters Road on Saturday.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 09:46:52 +0000
London Fire Brigade chief addresses bullying after inquest
The head of London Fire Brigade has spoken out against bullying after an inquest heard how a "singled out" young black firefighter tragically took his own life.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 07:45:27 +0000
Police investigating second murder in West Green Road
A murder investigation has been launched after a young man was stabbed to death.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000
'Five dead' as popular chicken products urgently recalled in UK
The presence of salmonella make these products a health risk and customers are advised to return the product.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 15:30:00 +0000
Matt Hancock and Piers Morgan rage during fiery GMB clash
Tensions were high on Good Morning Britain as Piers Morgan and Matt Hancock clashed on Tuesday morning's show.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 05:01:00 +0000
Greenwich Council: New 'pocket' flats approved in Charlton
Nearly 50 new 'pocket homes' are to be built in Charlton after receiving approval at a recent Greenwich Council meeting.



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