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Fri, 19 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
St Raphael’s Hospice calls for volunteers
St Raphael’s Hospice is looking for an army of volunteers to help reopen its charity shops from April 12.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Greenwich primary school supports community in need
A school in Greenwich has managed to become a "vital" hub in supporting the local community after partnering with their local Asda.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Sadiq Khan says don't rule out cashless Tube stations
Cash payments may not be accepted at Tube stations in the future as Mayor of London Sadiq Khan refuses to rule out withdrawing the option.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 17:41:31 +0000
Camberwell assault saw man die after 15-year coma
Two men have been accused of killing a vulnerable man who died after spending nearly 15 years in a coma following an assault in Camberwell, south east London.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 16:45:49 +0000
London, Dartford and Greenwich train lines 'more reliable'
Rail travel across south east London has been made "more reliable" after the completion of a three-month upgrade project at the "critical" Slade Green junction.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 14:12:44 +0000
Network Rail: Surge in youth trespassing in south east London
New data reveals there was a shocking 37% increase in youth trespass incidents in south east London and Kent last summer as the nation emerged from the first lockdown.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 05:01:00 +0000
Ofsted: Bexleyheath Academy 'transformed' in two years
A 'transformed' secondary school in Bexleyheath has received high praise from Government inspectors exactly two years after it was issued with a and placed into 'special measures.'

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 17:44:15 +0000
Sutton Council pays tribute to Sarah Everard
Sutton joined councils across the capital to mark the memory of Sarah Everard yesterday evening.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 17:23:28 +0000
Reclaim These Streets Croydon to focus on media and outreach
The harrowing case of Sarah Everard sparked a fierce backlash from women in the UK and growing social movement under the title 'Reclaim These Streets'.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 16:40:35 +0000
Live updates as Boris Johnson leads Covid briefing
Boris Johnson is due to address the nation from Downing Street at 5pm.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 15:35:48 +0000
Organisers reveal latest changes to Wimbledon championships
Wimbledon Championships will go ahead without its famous queue and ballot, the All England Club has confirmed.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 15:20:40 +0000
Pizza Express announce which south London restaurants will reopen on April 12
Pizza Express has announced which 118 branches will reopen on April 12, and 23 of them are in south London and the surrounding areas.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 13:39:19 +0000
Morrisons Foundation donates thousands to Royal Marsden
The Royal Marsden has received a generous £65k donation to help improve the lives of people affected by cancer.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 12:58:26 +0000
Appeal as Richmond teenager missing for two weeks
A renewed public appeal to help find a teenager missing from Richmond has been released after two weeks passed since he was last seen.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000
O2 Arena and FA Cup final to test no social distancing
Major events at the O2 Arena and across London are included in a string of 'tests' for the large-scale return of crowds without social distancing as early as April and May.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 10:36:06 +0000
Twickenham Church Street set to be permanently pedestrianised
Twickenham’s Church Street is planned to become the borough’s first ‘space to shop’ zone, after an overwhelming majority of consultation respondents backed plans for a pedestrian zone.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 10:29:43 +0000
Coronavirus: Family fundraise in memory of a much-loved mum
The family of a beloved mum and grandmother who tragically died of Covid-19 has fundraised thousands for St Helier.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 09:52:00 +0000
Developer gifts life-saving donation to Banstead school
A SCHOOL in Banstead has received a life-saving defibrillator from a retirement developer.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 18:26:31 +0000
Fewer trains at Bushey and Harrow & Wealdstone in March
Fewer trains will be stopping at both Bushey station and Harrow & Wealdstone as major upgrades take place.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Harrow Council approves 149 homes at town centre Halfords
A housing development that will provide 149 “affordable” one-bed flats in Harrow town centre was approved by councillors, despite concerns it will have a negative impact on those living nearby.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Haringey leader responds to Tottenham development concerns
A major development scheme set to transform Tottenham is not social cleansing – it is about building homes for local people.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Call for better policies to stop gambling venues in Barnet
All of Barnet’s political groups say they want to beef up planning policies to stop more gambling venues opening in the borough.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Sadiq Khan says don't rule out cashless Tube stations
Cash payments may not be accepted at Tube stations in the future as Mayor of London Sadiq Khan refuses to rule out withdrawing the option.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 15:08:44 +0000
Northwood College girls win their own Philosothon
PUPILS from 13 schools were invited by Northwood College for Girls to its first Inter-school Philosothon.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0000
3food4u charity's founder wins Loughton Citizenship Award
Rotarian Pesh Kapasiawala’s extensive community work has been recognised by winning Loughton Town Council’s 2021 Citizenship Award.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 13:00:00 +0000
Review of Capita contracts agreed by Barnet councillors
Councillors have agreed a review of Barnet Council’s multi-million pound deals with outsourcing giant Capita after a discussion held almost entirely in private.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 12:21:07 +0000
Hendon Town Hall lit up orange for Sarah Everard
Hendon Town Hall was lit up orange as part of a London-wide memorial to Sarah Everard and to highlight the action being taken to tackle violence against women.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 12:01:13 +0000
£91 million deal to boost council homes on Haringey scheme
Hundreds more council homes will be built on a major development thanks to a £91 million funding boost.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 12:00:33 +0000
Harrow Council refuses plans for new West Harrow aparthotel
Plans for a new 129-room hotel on the site of a former car park were resoundingly rejected by councillors on the basis it would “dominate” the area’s skyline.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 12:20:23 +0000
Animal hospital plans for Osidge Lane in Barnet
Plans are in the pipeline for an animal hospital to be built on a car park in Barnet.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 11:34:51 +0000
Herts Police urge Hertsmere locals to submit policing priorities
The Hertsmere community is being urged to digitally confirm their policing priorities amid the ongoing social distancing restrictions.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 09:40:59 +0000
Ealing tutors set standards as Oscars fever grows
THREE tutors at Ealing’s MetFilm School are serving as an inspiration for young talent in the film-making world.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 09:33:16 +0000
Macmillan hardship grants given to Ealing, Hillingdon patients
MACMILLAN Cancer Support gave just over £1m in hardship grants to people in London last year, including £45,000 in Ealing and £25,000 in Hillingdon.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000
What the shopping experience is like at Amazon Fresh in Wembley
Shopping has never been more convenient, as the new Amazon Fresh store in Wembley feels like stepping into the future.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 07:48:53 +0000
CCTV appeal after stabbing in Watford Way, Hendon
Police investigating a stabbing that left a man in a critical condition have released an image of a person they want to speak to.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Harrow Council to approve senior directors’ £6,000 pay rise
A pair of senior managers at Harrow Council are set to receive pay rises of six per cent after their roles and responsibilities were “re-evaluated”.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Free on-street parking spaces near Barnet Covid vaccination centres
Free parking places will be available on streets close to coronavirus vaccination centres from today.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 17:31:10 +0000
Ex-footballer from Greenwich jailed over rape offences
A former professional footballer from Greenwich has been found guilty of rape and attempted rape and has been put behind bars.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 17:12:13 +0000
London Mayor election to use first past the post from 2024
Future London Mayoral elections will be decided by the first past the post (FPTP) voting system under new plans revealed by Priti Patel.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0000
No apology from Met over handling of Sarah Everard vigil
The deputy commissioner of the Metropolitan Police today said he “can’t apologise” for the way officers handled a vigil for Sarah Everard this past Saturday.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 16:21:03 +0000
Police dispersal order in Lewisham after disorder concerns
Police have issued a dispersal notice across multiple Lewisham wards from 2:30pm today until Friday afternoon following concerns of disorder.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 17:13:48 +0000
Lewisham firefighters deliver food parcels across borough
Firefighting crews in Lewisham have managed to deliver over 400 food parcels to vulnerable residents during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 15:24:26 +0000
Melfield Gardens housing scheme approved by Lewisham
A scheme that rewards students with lower rent for being “good neighbours” to older people has been approved in Lewisham.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 15:15:05 +0000
London Cancer Hub moves into next phase of development
Work has begun to create a high-quality incubator space in the heart of The London Cancer Hub in Sutton.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 15:09:09 +0000
Arrest after pedestrian killed in Mitcham crash
A man has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drink or drugs after a fatal crash in Mitcham on Monday (March 15).

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:11:49 +0000
Four injured after crash on Cheam Road
Four people have been injured following a car crash on Cheam Road yesterday evening ( March 16).

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 12:30:30 +0000
South London teenager blinded in acid attack
A renewed appeal for information has been released following the blinding of a teenager in an acid attack in Thornton Heath in December.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 12:21:41 +0000
Mental health services come to Wimbledon Village
A new private mental health practice has opened in the heart of Wimbledon Village.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 11:47:31 +0000
Greenwich residents invited to join Covid-19 mass testing
All Greenwich residents have been invited to get a Covid-19 test over the next few weeks to help keep the borough safe as restrictions ease.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 11:36:00 +0000
Covid: Macmillan supports patients with hardship grants
Macmillan has supported over one thousand cancer patients living in south London with vital grants since the start of the pandemic.



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