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Mon, 01 Mar 2021 12:10:04 +0000
Coronavirus infection rates for southwest London by borough
With schools set to start reopening across London next week, covid-19 infection rates across southwest London have continued to fall in every borough.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 11:22:17 +0000
Invasive brown stink bug pest found in UK
An invasive insect species considered a pest by homeowners and farmers in the US and parts of Europe has been found in the UK.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 11:15:20 +0000
Private hospital approved in Battersea to focus on obesity
Wandsworth Council has approved a new private hospital treating obesity problems, despite concerns it will not help local people and will only be used by the super rich.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 12:42:49 +0000
Prince Philip moved to different hospital for further treatment
The Duke of Edinburgh has been transferred to St Bartholomew’s Hospital for treatment.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 10:17:10 +0000
Rishi Sunak urged to extend Universal Credit increase
An additional 100,000 Londoners could be “plunged into poverty” without further support from the Government, according to new research.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 12:36:33 +0000
Southfields cancer survivor runs 'Goggins' challenge for charity
A courageous cancer survivor from Southfields is taking on a mammoth running challenge to raise funds for charity.

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Crime Gallery: South London's most wanted criminals
A number of suspects and criminals from across south London are still at large, and are currently listed in the Met Police's 'Most Wanted' list.

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
When can you stay overnight with family in England? - new guidance explained
People will be able to have greater contact with their friends and family from early March.

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
How England's lockdown roadmap compares to the rest of the UK
There are different plans in place across the devolved nations of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
NHS prescription price hike - how much you’ll have to pay
The hike comes after the price was increased for the previous three years.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Prince Harry reveals why he stepped away from the Royal Family
Prince Harry confirmed he is a fan of The Crown and opened up about his decision to withdraw from royal duties, insisting he “did not walk away”.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 16:15:29 +0000
Covid-19 deaths in South West London mapped by postcode
As the country and the rest of the world continues to battle the coronavirus pandemic, the UK's Office of National Statistics (ONS) have produced an interactive map that charts the number of people who have sadly died as a result of contracting th...

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 17:40:04 +0000
Protestors occupy York Gardens tree for fifth day
Determined protestors have spent their fifth day camped out in a 100-year-old tree in Battersea amid dwindling supplies.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 12:57:24 +0000
South London musical duo find TikTok fame with lockdown song
Two musical best pals wrote a hilarious song - which perfectly summarises the PM’s lockdown ‘roadmap’ in just 60 seconds.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 11:55:43 +0000
Matt Hancock press conference - 5 things he could say
The Health Secretary is expected to confirm when younger age groups can expect to receive their jab, starting with under 50s.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 11:47:01 +0000
People over 40 are next in line for the Covid vaccine
The JCVI said that targeting occupational groups (such as teachers) would have been more complex to deliver and may slow down the vaccine programme.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 10:50:21 +0000
Council tax set to rise as Sadiq Khan's GLA budget is passed
Sadiq Khan’s GLA budget for 2021/22 has been approved in the London Assembly – despite more members voting against it than supporting it.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 10:13:52 +0000
London bus strikes: Which routes are affected next week
TfL has issued updated travel advice ahead of planned strike action by bus drivers next week.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 13:32:24 +0000
The Queen calls on Brits to 'think about others' and get Covid jab
The head of state, who received her jab in January, said she understood that people who have never had a vaccine would find it “difficult”

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 16:24:56 +0000
RECAP: Matt Hancock gives Covid vaccine update
Hello, we'll be bringing you live updates from Downing Street where Matt Hancock is set to make further announcements about the rollout of the Covid vaccine.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000
When can we stop wearing masks? Review to take place in UK
Face masks have become a normal part of life during the Covid pandemic - but when can we stop wearing them?

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 17:44:00 +0000
South Lambeth Estate residents suffering from constant works
A Lambeth estate is being tormented by ongoing works amid the pandemic, while one elderly woman had a stroke after waiting weeks to be moved.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 10:40:33 +0000
Testing urged after South African strain found in Oval
Lambeth residents who live and work in Oval are being asked to get a Covid-19 test after the South African variant was detected in the area.  

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 16:04:42 +0000
Covid recovery plan would see everyone receive £150 in vouchers
The £9bn high street recovery plan has been sent to Rishi Sunak for consideration.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 15:49:00 +0000
Brand new Lidl stores in Putney, Tooting and Richmond
Lidl GB has unveiled “a hat trick” of new supermarket openings today (Feb 25) in southwest London.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 14:38:29 +0000
FOMO Director Robert Wilson speaks out on lack of diversity
A director of a top south London-based modelling management agency says the industry still has a long way to go when it comes to diversity.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 13:18:36 +0000
Areas in SW London where KFC wants to open new restaurants
Several new restaurants in southwest London and north Surrey feature on a list of areas where fast food chain KFC plans to expand.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 11:47:27 +0000
London falling behind on housing targets for older people
London is not doing enough to meet the housing needs of older people, a new report from a leading think-tank has found.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 10:51:48 +0000
Boris Johnson hints at cheaper pints when pubs reopen
Boris Johnson was asked about the idea of cutting tax on alcohol served in pubs and adding it onto supermarket alcohol instead.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Woman's experience of homelessness in south London amid Covid
“You don’t feel the cold until about two o’clock in the morning, that’s when it’ll be icy cold,” says Ifama Mawusi Abimbola, who was forced to sleep outside on the streets of South London on two occasions during the coronavirus pandemi...

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 10:03:17 +0000
Child Benefit payments will go up in April - how much will you receive?
The government has announced child benefit payments will increase from the start of the new tax year, benefiting millions of children.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 13:03:46 +0000
You could be entitled to £500 if your child has to self-isolate when schools return
The Department for Education has said attendance for all pupils will be mandatory when schools reopen to more children from March 8.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 12:21:04 +0000
Summer catch-up schools planned for students in England
Secondary schools will be asked to deliver summer schools as part of the government’s multimillion-pound catch-up programme for children in England.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 10:39:20 +0000
Earlsfield 'no left turn’ sign amounted to issuing of 300k fines
A controversial road rule implemented last summer in Earlsfield amounted to amounted to the issuing of 300k fines, a recent enquiry has revealed.

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.

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 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 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 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.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 15:43:31 +0000
Covid: When every lockdown rule is set to lift in England
All schools in England will reopen on March 8.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 17:07:39 +0000
Pictures show Sadiq Khan as he receives vaccine in Streatham
Pictures show Sadiq Khan receiving the coronavirus vaccine in Streatham last week.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:13:00 +0000
Recap as Boris Johnson sets the way out of lockdown
Stay with us throughout the day for updates as Boris Johnson sets out his road map out of lockdown for England.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 17:37:19 +0000
British Gas workers strike on Clapham Common
British Gas engineers across south west London are on their twenty-second day of strike action, picketing on Clapham Common against controversial plans to 'fire and rehire' them.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 13:58:06 +0000
New coronavirus cases continue to fall across southwest London
The number of new coronavirus infections across southwest London has continued to fall in every borough.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 12:22:40 +0000
Boris Johnson's road map 'leaked' ahead of press conference - key details
People will be eager to hear Boris Johnson’s plans to end lockdown in England as details started to emerge late on Sunday night.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 12:18:28 +0000
TfL: New Oyster card change coming next month in London
Transport for London's drive for contactless travel has led to a small change in Oyster cards coming next month.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 12:03:18 +0000
Illegal Wolf skin rug & monkey skin jacket seized in Tooting
Police have seized an illegal wolf-skin 'rug' recently discovered by the Met Police's Wildlife Crime Team in Tooting.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 10:54:10 +0000
Boris Johnson: Adults to be offered Covid vaccine by July 31
Boris Johnson has pledged to offer all adults in the UK a coronavirus vaccine by the end of July as he prepares to set out his road map to relax lockdown restrictions in England.



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