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Thu, 04 Mar 2021 16:24:44 +0000
Sadiq Khan launches London Mayor re-election bid
Sadiq Khan has launched his mayoral re-election campaign with a focus on "jobs, jobs, jobs" for Londoners affected by the coronavirus crisis.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 10:23:01 +0000
Amazon Fresh till-less grocery store opens in London
Amazon is to open a completely till-less new store in London, its first 'just walk out' shop outside the US.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 16:08:56 +0000
Richmond leader urges residents to keep social distancing
Richmond Council's leader has once again spoken out to urge people to stick to Covid-19 social distancing restrictions.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 15:39:02 +0000
Funeral held for James 'Jimmy' Ashdown, parachute veteran
A funeral service has been held for a veteran from the Parachute Regiment, who had lived at a Mitcham care home for nearly 13 years.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 14:25:13 +0000
Police name fatal Croydon stabbing victim and arrest woman
A 22-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder, following the fatal stabbing of a 19-year-old man in Croydon.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0000
Row over Hammersmith Bridge repair costs
A row over funding for repairs for Hammersmith Bridge broke out at Tuesday night’s budget meeting at Richmond Council (March 2).

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 13:56:23 +0000
Full list of south London Wetherspoon's to reopen April 12
Nearly 50 Wetherspoon pubs are set to reopen across south London next month, according to an announcement.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 11:50:45 +0000
Man jailed for life for Stockwell murder of Jaden Christie
A 22-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Jaden Christie in south London.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 10:48:26 +0000
Uncertainty for New Addington boxing club after lease pulled
A popular boxing club which has been running for 50 years has been served a major blow by Croydon Council as it fights for its future once again.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 10:28:04 +0000
Council tax increase approved for Richmond
Richmond Council has agreed budget plans that will see residents’ tax bills rise by at least £58.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 10:11:15 +0000
Royal Family issue update on Prince Philip after heart procedure
The Duke of Edinburgh has now spent 16 nights in hospital, his longest ever stay.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 10:00:28 +0000
Croydon murder investigation after man stabbed to death
Police have launched a murder investigation after a man, thought to be 19 years old, was stabbed to death in

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Sadiq Khan accused of cutting affordable housing targets
Sadiq Khan was today accused of “failing Londoners” by the GLA Conservatives after figures revealed a cut to affordable housing targets.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 12:25:00 +0000
Budget 2021: All the announcements as they happened
We will be bringing you the latest updates throughout the day as Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivers the next budget.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Rishi Sunak to extend furlough scheme until September
Employees will continue to receive 80% of their salary for hours not worked until the scheme ends.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 18:13:03 +0000
Protesters hope for breakthrough in York Garden protests
A man who has spent more than a week living in a tree in Battersea to save it from being cut down has spoken out about “dedicating” his life to protecting trees and how he manages to eat, go to the toilet and even work in them.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 17:31:55 +0000
Travellers in Ham immediately threatened with eviction
A small group of travellers in Ham were immediately threatened with eviction after they arrived to a green space in the suburb earlier today (Wednesday, March 3).

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 16:37:40 +0000
Timebridge community centre in New Addington is complete
Building work has officially been completed on the new £5.3 million community centre in New Addington.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 16:05:27 +0000
Man jailed after vicious machete attack in Tooting
A man has been jailed for a horrific machete attack in Tooting that left the victim with life-changing injuries to his arm.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 15:45:00 +0000
Dash Linen laundry speaks out on lack of government support
Dash Linen, a family business based in Wimbledon, operates a laundry service for a range of restaurants in London and the surrounding area.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 14:48:41 +0000
Duchess of Cornwall visits Thornton Heath vaccine hub
The Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla, paid tribute to hard working volunteers and NHS staff during a visit to a coronavirus vaccination hub in Thornton Heath.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 13:20:50 +0000
Skylarks could be lost from Richmond Park
Skylarks could be lost from Richmond and Bushy Parks, The Royal Parks has warned.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
10 influential and inspirational Surrey women
To mark Women's History Month, we've compiled a list of 10 of the most

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 13:59:17 +0000
Machine guns seized at Chiswick Park tube station
Two Scorpion machine guns and 40 rounds of ammunition have been seized after Met officers arrested a teenager near Chiswick Park tube station.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 12:35:36 +0000
Police break up lockdown-breaching gathering in Ewell
At least 10 people were fined and the owner of a restaurant referred to the trading standards authority after police raided a gathering at a Ewell restaurant on Saturday (February 27).

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 17:55:03 +0000
Reigate and Banstead council workers set to strike over pay
Council workers at Reigate and Banstead Council have voted in favour of strike action over pay negotiations with the council's leadership.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 15:05:43 +0000
Revealed: The unhealthiest boroughs in south London
The overwhelming majority of south London’s boroughs are in the top 50 per cent of healthiest areas in the UK, according to data.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 16:29:00 +0000
More children miss first choice secondary schools in London
One in three children in London missed out on their top choice of secondary school, with lower success rates across the country on National Offer Day.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 15:40:38 +0000
Marsha de Cordova condemns BBC captioning error
Battersea MP Marsha de Cordova has told broadcasters they need to “do better” after being confused on TV for another black, female MP – again.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 14:23:41 +0000
Emergency closure of Leatherhead bypass after diesel spill
A massive spill of diesel across a road leading to the Leatherhead Bypass brought disruption and further road closures to drivers in the area today (Tuesday, March 2).

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 13:12:06 +0000
Five Croydon libraries identified for potential cuts
An unused brand new library could soon be sold off by Croydon Council as it looks to save money amid its financial crisis.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 12:53:09 +0000
More than 50,000 people receive Covid-19 vaccine in Sutton
More than 50,000 people in Sutton have now received their first Covid-19 vaccination – a quarter of the borough’s population.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 12:18:57 +0000
Hampton Hill: flat explosion
A couple had a frightening awakening in the early hours when their building partially collapsed.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 11:22:08 +0000
Royal Family 'united in prayers' for Prince Philip after first night in new hospital
Prince Philip was moved to a second hospital for an infection and testing and observation for a pre-existing heart condition on Monday.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Kingston Council found at fault over boy left without school
Kingston Council has been found at fault for leaving a child without any education for months on end.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 17:47:01 +0000
Most Sutton pupils secure preferred secondary school places
The overwhelming majority of school children in Sutton secured a place at one of their preferred secondary schools on the UK's National Offer Day 2021 yesterday (March 1).

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 16:49:24 +0000
Richmond Park visitors rack up 49 parking tickets in a day
Spring was just around the corner this weekend as the sun shined and temperatures spiked across London.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 16:17:00 +0000
35 years since Kevin Hicks disappearance in Croydon
The family of Kevin Hicks have joined forces with the Missing People charity to mark 35 years since his disappearance from Croydon.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 13:20:24 +0000
New Malden British Gas workers back on strike
British Gas workers from New Malden are continuing their strike over new "fire and re-hire" contracts they say are being forced on them by parent company Centrica.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 12:15:23 +0000
Richmond continues to have lowest Covid rate in SW London
With schools set to start reopening across London next week, Richmond continues to have the lowest rate of coronavirus infection in southwest London.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 12:13:20 +0000
Horse riding incident in Tadworth injures two, prompts probe
Police are investigating after two women were badly hurt while horse riding in Tadworth recently.

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 11:06:04 +0000
Kingston council votes through tax rise for coming year
Kingston council has agreed budget plans that will see residents’ tax bills rise by at least £78, with Band D properties now having to pay more than £2,000 over the year.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 11:06:21 +0000
Richmond's Community Heroes awards 2020
Over fifty inspiring individuals, groups and businesses have been recognised in Richmond’s 2020 Community Heroes’ Awards.

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.



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