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Wed, 24 Mar 2021 08:14:27 +0000
Police appeal after violent burglary in Croydon
An appeal has been launched to identify three men who posed as police officers to gain entry into a property in Croydon.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Merton ranks top for best London borough for flexible working
Merton has been named as the best London borough for flexible working, according to a new study.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
The lockdown rules changing from next week - what you can do
From 29 March 2021, the following lockdown restrictions are set to ease in England.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 15:54:42 +0000
Wireless Festival coming to south London this September
Wireless Festival 2021 will be coming to south London this September, organisers have confirmed, with tickets already selling fast.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 10:06:25 +0000
ITV expose 'unliveable' housing conditions in South Norwood
Pictures show the "appalling" conditions inside of a block of flats which experts say are the "worst they've ever seen".

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 19:14:24 +0000
Arrest in south west London raid linked to explosive, terror
A 53-year-old man has been arrested in south west London, suspected of possessing explosive material and terror offences.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 17:44:38 +0000
London remembers a year of coronavirus - in pictures
London marked a year since the first national lockdown in response to the Covid-19 pandemic today (March 23, 2021).

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 16:45:48 +0000
Holidays abroad banned and £5,000 fines under new Covid laws - what you need to know
A ban on leaving the United Kingdom without a reasonable excuse is included in new coronavirus laws coming into force next week.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 16:38:00 +0000
The areas of south London that could be underwater by 2050
Parts of south London could be submerged underwater in less than 30 years, according to a climate change study.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 15:39:34 +0000
Coronavirus: Sutton announce plans for garden of reflection
WITH one year passing since Boris Johnson announced his stay-at-home message to the UK for the first time, Sutton has announced its plans to create a garden of reflection.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 15:30:51 +0000
Police issue appeal for witnesses after dog kills seal
Richmond Police are looking to speak to the owner of a dog involved in a seal attack last weekend.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 14:48:19 +0000
Summer holiday advice from Travel Matters
In another blow to our escapist dreams, the UK’s foreign holiday ban is set to be extended to July.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 14:24:19 +0000
South west London marks one year since arrival of Covid-19
One year ago today (March 23, 2021) the UK entered its first national lockdown in a desperate effort to control the spread of a mysterious new virus called Covid-19.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 14:01:41 +0000
Wallington man to run 1000 miles for the NHS
A Wallington man has set himself the challenge to run 1000 miles to fundraise for the NHS.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 13:39:01 +0000
Fire crews battle car fire in Shepperton
Fire crews were rushed to Laleham Road in Shepperton this morning (Tuesday, March 23) after at least two cars were seen on fire.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 12:10:31 +0000
7 things Boris Johnson is likely to say at today's Covid press conference
The Prime Minister will address the nation at 5pm, live from Downing Street on the first anniversary of the first Covid lockdown.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 12:01:42 +0000
Third man charged with murder after Croydon stabbing
A third man has been charged with the murder of Lavaun Witter who was found stabbed in Croydon last month.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 11:14:37 +0000
Inside Wimbledon's new coronavirus vaccine centre
A mass coronavirus vaccination centre has been established at Wimbledon’s Centre Court shopping centre.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 10:51:00 +0000
Results of Twickenham Riverside Redevelopment consultation
Feedback reveals the ‘majority of respondents support the vision’ for the long-awaited Twickenham Riverside redevelopment, despite criticism over the consultation’s transparency.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Council announces plan for 'vital' housing in Sutton
Sutton is set to benefit from new housing as the council’s plan to redevelop its Denmark Road office takes another step forward.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Croydon businessman launches 'car dining' service
With restaurant doors closed for at least another couple of months, a Croydon businessman has come up with a way for diners to get the full restaurant experience without leaving their cars.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
South London drink and drug drivers named in court
DRINK and DRUG drivers have been caught by police on our roads.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 12:10:38 +0000
Sutton parents warned over cannabis-infused gummy bears
Parents have been warned over cannabis infused gummy bears "which look like normal sweets" after pupils were rushed to hospital.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 19:52:27 +0000
New appeal over unsolved fatal shooting in south east London
Over a decade after his death, police have released a new public appeal in their investigation into the murder of Daniel Duke in south east London.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 18:30:32 +0000
South London basks in Spring sunshine with more forecast
Londoners basked in mild temperatures and spring sunshine on Monday (March 22) as the Met Office forecast little chance of rainfall for the start of the week.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 18:02:00 +0000
Beloved Teddington seal set to be put down
Freddie Mercury – west London’s famous seal pup – is due to be put down after sustaining untreatable injuries from a dog on the banks of the Thames.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 17:26:00 +0000
Siblings fundraise for NHS staff in show of gratitude
Two generous children, who were dismayed that NHS nurses would only be getting a 1% pay increase, have decided to give hospital heroes a token of their gratitude.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 17:10:49 +0000
South London man jailed for encouraging violence online
A man from south London has been jailed after he was found guilty of inciting extremist violence on social media.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 17:02:13 +0000
Melody Driscoll: Doctors 'ignored concerns' over ill girl
Doctors in south London ignored the concerns of a seriously ill girl’s parents before reducing her pain medication, her mother and stepfather have claimed at an inquest.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 15:40:00 +0000
Bicycle thefts up during lockdown in south London boroughs
Bicycle thefts rose in a number of south London boroughs during lockdown, according to a new report compiled by a London-based law firm.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 15:25:18 +0000
Online exhibition: Richmond & Twickenham Photographic Society
Those in need of a change of scenery can enjoy a virtual excursion next month through an exhibition with Richmond & Twickenham Photographic Society.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 14:16:10 +0000
Accountant jailed for upskirting offence on Surrey train
An accountant has been jailed after following a schoolgirl around the carriage of a Surrey-bound train, attempting to film up her skirt.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 13:08:27 +0000
Tens of thousands sign Londoner's call for cheap Covid test
Over 33,000 people and counting have so far showed their support for a South Londoner's call to reduce the cost of the Covid-19 tests needed to travel to and from the UK at present.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 12:51:26 +0000
Sarah Everard: Clapham artists launch charity auction
A band of Clapham creatives are donating their art to charity to raise money in memory of Sarah Everard.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 12:45:03 +0000
Police appeal after stabbing in Mitcham
Six men have been arrested after a stabbing took place in Mitcham yesterday afternoon.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 12:14:40 +0000
Many Londoners unable to access fire risk assessments
The majority of Londoners are not able to access fire risk assessments for their homes, a new study has found.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 11:34:40 +0000
Council launch public survey to guide Kingston town planning
Kingston residents are being asked what they would like to see as part of the town centre’s redevelopment.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 11:32:49 +0000
'Freddie Mercury' the seal suffers injuries from dog attack
A much-loved seal pup is recovering in urgent care after it was savagely mauled by a dog yesterday on the bank of the River Thames.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 11:05:21 +0000
If you have these side effects from AstraZeneca Covid jab 'seek medical attention'
As a precautionary measure, the MHRA is advising those experiencing specific side effects following the vaccine to seek medical attention.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 10:50:11 +0000
Police appeal to identify witness to Croydon shooting
Detectives investigating a shooting which has left a man in a life-threatening condition are appealing for a witness to come forward.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 07:56:13 +0000
Driver arrested on suspicion of people smuggling offences
A Turkish lorry driver has been arrested on suspicion of people smuggling offences, as part of a National Crime Agency ( NCA) investigation.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 15:30:29 +0000
A new website has opened for Primark fans
A new website has opened for lovers of high street store Primark.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
SuperCamps helps children in South Croydon to reintegrate with their peers post lockdown
An Ofsted registered leading school holiday camp provider will be hosting fun and covid safe camps in South Croydon this Easter.

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 18:51:06 +0000
The 10 women 'murdered by men' in South London in last year
The murder of Sarah Everard, allegedly carried out by a male Met Police officer, has provoked anger, fear and emotion nationwide, and brought many out onto the streets in protest.

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 16:59:34 +0000
Body pulled from River Thames in Kingston
A body has been found and recovered from the River Thames in Kingston early this morning (March 21).



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