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Wed, 10 Mar 2021 08:38:42 +0000
Met Police officer arrested over Sarah Everard disappearance
A Metropolitan Police officer has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of Sarah Everard in south London last week.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 08:59:49 +0000
Sarah Everard: Met Police 'disturbed' after officer arrested
Senior police say they have been left shocked and disturbed after the arrest of a serving officer in connection with the disappearance of Sarah Everard in south London last week.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 05:01:00 +0000
Hundreds of teddies welcome back Bexley primary school kids
Hundreds of teddy bears ensured pupils returning to one Bexleyheath primary school had a welcome return yesterday.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Putney parents call time on dangerous air pollution levels
Nearly 50,000 primary school children in London are being exposed to dangerous pollution, a study has revealed.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Roadmap: Sutton care home residents pictured with loved ones
Care home residents in Sutton have been able to hold the hands of a loved one for the first time in months as visits started to resume this week.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Plans to introduce 30mph speed limit on road in Ongar
The speed limit on a road in the district of Epping Forest is set to be reduced to 30mph under proposals that have been published.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 07:38:51 +0000
Teen charged following Penshurst Road, Tottenham, stabbing
Detectives investigating a fatal stabbing in broad daylight on Monday have charged a 17-year-old.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 18:51:06 +0000
Sarah Everard: Block of flats in Clapham cordoned off
Police officers searching for a missing woman in south London have put up a cordon outside a block of flats near to where she was last seen.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0000
London Mayor election not a 'two-horse race', say candidates
Two London mayoral candidates have hit back at Sadiq Khan’s claim that the election on May 6 is a “two-horse race” between himself and Shaun Bailey.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 15:01:29 +0000
Cyclist, 65, killed in van collision in Bexley Village
A 65-year-old man has been killed after a crash with a van whilst cycling in Bexley Village.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 12:41:44 +0000
'Forgotten' Bexley dry cleaners say they face closure
A family behind a dry cleaners in Bexleyheath have spoken out about being "hung out to dry" by a lack of Government support during the pandemic, putting their long-standing business at risk of closure.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000
School streets schemes significantly reduce pollution
School streets schemes have significantly reduced pollution and are supported by the majority of parents, a new study has found.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 14:33:17 +0000
Police release CCTV image of Co-op robbery suspect in Bexley
Bexley Police have released an appeal to the public to help identify a robbery suspect who made threats towards Co-op staff.

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 13:45:17 +0000
Family mark mum-of-two's birthday after fatal hit and run
The family of a ‘wonderful’ mother-of-two are set to mark what would have been her 22nd birthday with a fundraising walk.

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 17:49:31 +0000
Elliot Colburn calls for ban on LGBT+ conversion therapy
Elliot Colburn has backed petitioners' calls for 'conversion therapy' to be banned as campaigners acuse the government of not moving quickly enough to take action.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 16:47:17 +0000
Council release funding breakdown for covid recovery
Sutton Council has has allocated funding of almost £64million to help businesses throughout Covid-19.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 16:27:28 +0000
Young people joined by Croydon mayor for IWD 2021
Women and young girls from Croydon quizzed the mayor on a number of issues during a special zoom conference on International Women's Day yesterday (March 8).

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 15:06:44 +0000
Water repairs causes partial closure at Rosehill roundabout
Residents have raised their concerns about traffic disruption following a partial closure to Rosehill roundabout from today (March 09).

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 14:19:53 +0000
Royal Parks to maintain traffic measures after consultation
Measures to reduce cut-through traffic in the Royal Parks will be maintained for another year, after support from the general public.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 12:30:03 +0000
Pop-up bike hub set to launch in Colliers Wood
Residents are being encouraged to sign up to a new scheme - which offers a free temporary bike hire in Merton.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 11:10:33 +0000
Chris Whitty predicts surge in Covid as lockdown is eased
England’s chief medical officer says the country could see a surge in Covid-19 as lockdown restrictions are eased.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 11:10:24 +0000
Two men charged with murder of Ralph Gibson in Putney
Two men have been charged with the murder of Ralph Gibson in Putney.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 10:49:00 +0000
Woolwich county lines drug dealer jailed after Margate raid
The discovery of crack cocaine and heroin hidden underneath pillows during a police raid has led to the jailing of a county line drug dealer from Woolwich.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 10:30:41 +0000
Second arrest after death of Croydon's Tai Jordan O’Donnell
The first image of the Croydon man stabbed to death last Wednesday (March 3) has been published by the Met Police as they announced a second arrest in the case.

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 13:15:09 +0000
Battersea mum shows support for social networking app Peanut
A Battersea woman has opened up about the trials she experienced as a new mother in the pandemic and has given advice on where other parents can seek support.

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 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 19:01:42 +0000
Boy charged with murder in Tottenham Hale stabbing investigation
A sixth person has been charged by detectives investigating the fatal stabbing of Gabriel Bringye in Haringey.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 17:42:06 +0000
Uxbridge residents criticize PM's Heathrow Airport response
​Uxbridge residents and Heathrow Airport campaigners criticised Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s response to potential job losses at Heathrow Airport.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 17:30:00 +0000
Brent Council to continue support fund for Covid-19 impact
Millions of pounds will be made available to vulnerable people in Brent to help manage the continued pressures from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 17:27:04 +0000
University of West London spoke to a key Ealing feminist
To celebrate International Women’s Day and 50 years of feminist group Ealing’s Women’s Liberation, the University of West London sat down with key member of the group Professor Ann Oakley.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 17:00:47 +0000
London Mayor election not a 'two-horse race', say candidates
Two London mayoral candidates have hit back at Sadiq Khan’s claim that the election on May 6 is a “two-horse race” between himself and Shaun Bailey.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 16:38:21 +0000
Man who sold toxic diet pills that killed Eloise Parry loses appeal
An online dealer who sold toxic tablets marketed as ‘slimming pills’ which led to the death of a woman has lost a challenge against his conviction.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 16:30:00 +0000
Schools in Harlow, Chigwell, Waltham Abbey and Walthamstow mark World Book Day
World Book Day may have been different for many children this year who were unable to be in school with their classmates due to the coronavirus restrictions, but that didn’t stop them making the most of the opportunity to dress up to mark the oc...

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Forthcoming temporary road closures in Enfield due to roadworks
A number of roads in Enfield are set to be temporarily closed due to roadworks, starting from tomorrow.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0000
Three West Essex charities recognised in High Sheriff's Awards
Waltham Abbey Youth, The Gifted Organisation and the Red Balloon Family Foundation were among 23 charities to be recognised as part of the prestigious High Sheriff's Awards.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 13:39:16 +0000
West Harrow councillors outline approach to future of LTNs
Low-traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) in Harrow will “only stay if the majority of residents want it to” and there is “no agenda” around the schemes, councillors said.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 13:34:34 +0000
Vicar praises Hendon response to vandalism incident
The vicar of a church that suffered a shocking act of vandalism has praised the local community and councillors for their support.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 12:34:09 +0000
Prince Charles visits Jesus House after Meghan and Harry interview
The Prince of Wales has made his first public appearance since the shocking and trending Oprah interview where Meghan Markle claimed a member of the royal family made a racist comment.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 12:30:00 +0000
Covid cases near zero in large parts of Enfield and Haringey
Cases of Covid-19 fell to around zero in more parts of Enfield and Haringey as seven-day infection rates continued their sharp decline.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000
School streets schemes significantly reduce pollution
School streets schemes have significantly reduced pollution and are supported by the majority of parents, a new study has found.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 11:24:02 +0000
Teenager arrested on suspicion of murder in Tottenham
A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of murder by detectives investigating a stabbing.

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).



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