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Sun, 07 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Cold snap for South London as temperatures fall
Temperatures are set to plummet today (Sunday, March 7) amid a cold snap that will bring a sting in the tail of the departing winter across South London.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0000
Family's appeal for South London woman who 'disappeared'
The family of a woman who "disappeared" on her way home from Clapham to Brixton on Wednesday have appealed directly to the public to help authorities in their search for her.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 12:28:37 +0000
Authorities increasingly concerned for missing Brixton woman
Authorities searching for a woman missing from Brixton said they are growing increasingly concerned as they renewed a public information appeal to help find her.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Wandsworth’s top beer gardens – where to book for April
The countdown is on for outdoor drinking after the Government unveiled its roadmap out of lockdown last week.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 09:58:14 +0000
Attempted murder arrest after stabbing in Thornton Heath
A man in his 20s was rushed to hospital after a stabbing in Thornton Heath this morning (Saturday, March 6), police in the area have confirmed.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 05:10:00 +0000
Pubs will be able to turn car parks into beer gardens in April
Temporary changes will also be introduced which allow licensed premises to sell alcohol for takeaway purposes.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 22:37:26 +0000
How they found mystery Manaus Covid person in Croydon
A team of 40 people, armed with just a single bar code and limited test data, spent days using “dogged determination” to track down the mystery person infected with the Manaus coronavirus variant.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 22:24:34 +0000
Mystery case of Manaus variant of Covid-19 in Croydon
MAYOR of London Sadiq Khan has urged residents in Croydon to “come forward” for a test after it was discovered that the person behind the mystery case of the Manaus variant of Covid-19 was found to live in the borough.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 17:43:52 +0000
Matt Hancock reveals surge Covid-19 testing in south London
Surge testing deployed in London after Brazilian variant 'patient x' tacked down

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 17:43:02 +0000
Surge testing as Brazil Covid-19 variant found in Croydon
Extra surge testing is set to be deployed in Croydon to help test people for coronavirus - after a resident tested positive for the Brazilian P1 variant of Covid-19.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 17:09:09 +0000
Merton Music Foundation celebrates 30th anniversary
Merton's leading arts education provider is celebrating 30 years since its beginning.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 16:42:48 +0000
Munira Wilson speaks to St Mary's over funding cuts
The Twickenham MP met with higher education leaders this week to discuss proposed funding cuts.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 16:14:00 +0000
Croydon chef Lorri Quaye shares £1 recipe ideas
A Croydon chef who used to cook for Stormzy has revealed how to whip up tasty family meals - for just £1.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 12:28:02 +0000
Wandsworth Arts Fringe announces this year's grant winners
Wandsworth Arts Fringe is set to take place June 25 – July 11 2021, with a two week programme of inspiring arts and culture.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 12:27:32 +0000
Court room outburst halts south London terror trial
An angry tirade from the dock has halted the trial of south London two brothers accused over an alleged terror plot during the pandemic.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Senior Epsom St Helier nurse describes her Covid experience
Ever wondered what it is like to be a frontline health worker? Our new weekly feature explores just that. 

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 11:03:40 +0000
St Mary's C of E school fundraises for library upgrade
Parents from a junior school in Twickenham are fundraising to give their children’s’ library a much-needed facelift.

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.



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