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Tue, 09 Mar 2021 08:49:48 +0000
Mazaza Owusu-Mensah: Police name Abbey Wood murder victim
The victim tragically stabbed to death on a residential street in Abbey Wood on Saturday has been named as teenager Mazaza Owusu-Mensah.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Door to door testing now underway in Croydon after Brazilian variant found
Door to door coronavirus testing is now underway in two Croydon neighbourhoods following the discovery of the new Brazilian variant.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 09:04:53 +0000
Met police appeal for witnesses after Lambeth shooting
Detectives are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a teenager was shot in Lambeth.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 08:37:08 +0000
Lewisham flat fire which killed boy 'started deliberately'
The Lewisham flat fire which claimed the life of a five-year-old boy is now believed to have been started deliberately, the Met Police said.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 05:01:00 +0000
£10k reward to catch killer who mowed down dad in Erith
A new appeal has been released urging the public to help police catch a killer who mowed his victim down in Erith, with a £10,000 reward offered for information leading to their arrest.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 09:13:23 +0000
Met Police 'open minded' over missing Sarah Everdard
Police searching for the missing Sarah Everard remain "open minded as to all possibilities" over her disappearance.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Coronavirus: St Georges launch vaccine campaign
St George’s Hospital has launched a new campaign to encourage staff to get their Covid-19 vaccine.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Wallington man wins Volvo after visit to Kwik Fit
A Wallington man who went to a garage for a tyre change ended up with more than new rubber - he won a brand new car.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 09:39:04 +0000
Hillingdon pharmacists join call for COVID costs to be covered
PHARMACISTS in Uxbridge and South Ruislip are asking the Government not to backtrack on promises to cover COVID-19 costs.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 09:25:37 +0000
Rapist took selfie with unconscious victim after attack in Hayes park
A MAN who photographed his unconscious victim after he had raped her in a Hayes park was convicted on Monday (8).

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Brent Council to pay special needs transport staff LLW
Staff involved in transporting those with special needs in Harrow and Brent will be paid at least London Living Wage (LLW) as part of the latest services’ contract renewal.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 17:30:00 +0000
TfL chief: Crossrail 2 and Bakerloo Line extension 'on hold'
Both the Bakerloo Line extension and the Crossrail 2 project have been put “on hold” according to TfL commissioner Andy Byford.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 16:06:36 +0000
Hat ‘similar to the one’ worn by Sarah Everard not related
A hat resembling the one worn by missing Brixton woman, Sarah Everard, when she was last spotted on Wednesday evening has been found by a passer-by.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 13:30:00 +0000
Election campaigning rules change from today under roadmap
In person campaigning for the upcoming GLA and London Mayor elections can resume today under the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown, but what can you expect to see over the next two months?

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 10:53:10 +0000
Search heightens for missing Brixton woman Sarah Everard
The family of Sarah Everard have a made a plea for anyone with information on her whereabouts to come forward as the search for the South London woman intensifies.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 12:16:48 +0000
Stunning Covid art installation at South London Hospital
A jaw-dropping art installation that marks a milestone in the delivery of vaccinations against the Covid-19 virus has been unveiled at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 15:16:26 +0000
Kent Police: Sidcup man jailed for child sex offences
A sex offender from Sidcup has been jailed for offences against a child more than a decade ago, causing "immeasurable harm" to his victim.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 15:26:58 +0000
Fundraiser launched for boy, 13, after Carshalton crash
A fundraiser has been launched for a teenager who was left fighting for his life after he was struck by a truck in Carshalton last month.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 09:02:17 +0000
Croydon: Woman charged with the murder of Tai Jordan
A Mitcham woman has been charged by detectives investigating the murder of Tai Jordan, stabbed to death in Croydon last week.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 17:45:00 +0000
Battersea Arts Centre set to become a vaccine hub
The cultural community hub is to become a new vaccination centre for Wandsworth.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 16:40:31 +0000
Roadmap: Sutton headteachers speak on reopening of schools
Students across England returned to school this morning following months of remote learning.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 14:49:24 +0000
Covid: Security upped at Bridge Leisure Centre after rave
Lewisham Council has beefed up security at a leisure centre after an illegal rave was held on the premises.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 14:15:45 +0000
London bus strikes: Which routes are affected this week
Further travel updates have been issued by TfL as planned strike action is currently due to affect London bus services again this week.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 13:07:35 +0000
4 things Boris Johnson might say at today's coronavirus press conference
The press conference will start at 4pm, an hour earlier than the usual time 5pm due to internal diary considerations in No10.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 12:59:36 +0000
Teddington RNLI View From the Thames: Water power women
There was a time when women were not allowed to go to sea.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 12:48:43 +0000
Tooting MP joins support for Meghan after landmark interview
Tooting's Labour MP has voiced her support for the Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle after she and her husband Prince Harry spoke in a televised interview with US host Oprah Winfrey recently.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 12:47:20 +0000
Family supports NHS in memory of beloved father
A family who raised over £15k to help provide transportation for medical supplies, has successfully purchased a motorbike in memory of their father.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 12:31:24 +0000
Marsha de Cordova urges residents to get vaccinated
Marsha de Cordova MP has come together with local community and faith leaders, councillors and clinicians to build confidence in the COVID-19 vaccines.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 12:25:49 +0000
20,000 Bexley kids given Covid tests as schools return
Bexley Council say they have plans in place to Covid test all secondary school students across the borough and their parents or main carers, as they return to school today, March 8.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 12:14:00 +0000
Codebreaker Girls: A Secret Life at Bletchley Park
A woman has released a novel about the covert life of her mother, a WW2 codebreaker from Tooting.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:55:16 +0000
Wimbledon Bookfest announce dates for summer festivals
Organisers at Wimbledon BookFest have announced plans for two summer festivals this year.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 08:52:19 +0000
Two charged as £1.6m of cocaine seized in Rotherhithe flat
Two men have been arrested and charged following the seizure of £20kg of cocaine and £25,000 cash from a flat in south east London.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 09:11:41 +0000
As pupils return to school, who needs to take a test? Q&A
Millions of pupils and their families are being asked to take asymptomatic Covid-19 tests as schools reopen their doors to the majority of pupils.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 08:11:11 +0000
Met Police launches all-female operation in south London
The Metropolitan Police has held its first ever all-female operation to help tackle robbery and violent crime.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
The lockdown rules changing on today - what you can and can't do
What are the four changes to lockdown rules being made in England from Monday?

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 17:57:00 +0000
Teenager dies after stabbing in Tottenham
A 19-year-old man has died and another teenager is in hospital after a stabbing in north London.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 17:30:00 +0000
TfL chief: Crossrail 2 and Bakerloo Line extension 'on hold'
Both the Bakerloo Line extension and the Crossrail 2 project have been put “on hold” according to TfL commissioner Andy Byford.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Campaign against fifth gambling venue in Enfield suburb
A FIFTH gambling venue set to open in a suburban neighbourhood will be a “magnet” for vulnerable people and lead to antisocial behaviour, campaigners have warned.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 16:18:05 +0000
Planned bus driver strike will affect routes in Barnet and Harrow
Bus passengers face further disruption to services this week as drivers prepare to take strike action again.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Views sought to boost number of shops in Waltham Abbey
Efforts to try and save a town centre in Epping Forest were making our headlines ten years ago this week.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Home from home – becoming a host family
Every year, thousands of school age overseas students are educated at independent schools across the UK. When their school closes for half term holidays and exeat weekends, they need a great host family who will provide a home away from home.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 15:25:13 +0000
Covid: Boris Johnson leads Downing Street press conference
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will be giving the latest on the pandemic on the day when schools reopened to all pupils after a two-month lockdown.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 14:16:22 +0000
Decorating firm to open new Acton store
A LEADING decorating and DIY specialist is preparing to open a new store in Acton.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0000
Brent Council approves Wembley rough sleepers’ home purchase
Rough sleepers in Brent will be housed in a new council-run property as part of an initiative to reduce reliance on “expensive” temporary accommodation.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 14:07:30 +0000
Crimestoppers offers £10K reward for information on Hayes killing
DETECTIVES are re-appealing for people’s help on the four-year anniversary of the murder of Satnam Singh in Hayes.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 13:30:00 +0000
Election campaigning rules change from today under roadmap
In person campaigning for the upcoming GLA and London Mayor elections can resume today under the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown, but what can you expect to see over the next two months?

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Enfield Council confirms date for two by-elections
Enfield Council has confirmed the dates for two by-elections that were delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Mayor of London will not overturn Barnet planning rulings
Decisions to refuse two large housing schemes that met with significant local opposition will not be overruled by the Mayor of London.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 08:43:41 +0000
NHS begins Covid-19 vaccines for 56 – 59 year olds
People aged between 56 and 59 are being invited to book Covid-19 vaccinations this week, NHS England said.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 08:14:12 +0000
Appeal after crash in Edgware left man with serious injuries
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was taken to hospital following a crash which shut a busy road.



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