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Fri, 26 Mar 2021 08:21:11 +0000
Man riding e-scooter in hospital after Croydon crash
A man is facing "potentially life saving injuries" following a suspected hit-and-run in Thornton Heath.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 07:18:25 +0000
NHS team up with partners to deliver vaccine in Banstead
Members of the traveller community in Banstead have received their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine following a joint initiative.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Data shows worst chicken shops by hygiene rating in London
A new data study examining the hygiene ratings of chicken shops in every London borough has mapped your chances of getting hygienic food (or not) when choosing one of London's most popular take away meals.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
London Mayor TV debate criticised for excluding candidates
A televised debate on the London mayoral election has been criticised for failing to include all the candidates in the race.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Gallery: Pictures and tributes to Richmond's celebrity seal
Ever since the sad news this week that resident aquatic celebrity Freddie Mercury would have to be put down following a vicious dog attack, tributes have flooded in from the local community and much further a field.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Get your postal vote applications in early!
Residents are being encouraged to apply for their postal vote for this year’s re-scheduled elections as soon as possible, to ensure that their applications are processed in time.   

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 15:10:39 +0000
Freddie the seal death: Woman to face no criminal action
A barrister will not face criminal charges after her dog attacked a seal nicknamed Freddie Mercury, leading to the animal being euthanised.

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 17:09:39 +0000
Person dies after being hit by train at Weybridge station
A person has sadly died after they were reportedly hit by a train at Weybridge station this afternoon (Thursday, March 25).

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 14:54:33 +0000
Covid: Elliot Colburn backs 'life line' for pubs
Rishi Sunak is being urged to lower duty for draught beer to prevent the hospitality sector "suffering from long Covid" once it reopens.

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 11:21:45 +0000
Met Police: Sarah Everard's cause of death still unknown
Police still do not know the cause of Sarah Everard's death, with no results from the second post-mortem emerging.

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 15:48:43 +0000
Top 50 things Brits won't take for granted after lockdown
A new study has shed light on what Brits and Londoners in particular are most looking forward to and won't take for granted if and when Covid lockdown measures are eased later this year.

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 14:08:29 +0000
Cambridge Road Estate: Life under lockdown and Covid-19
The coronavirus pandemic has shed a light on inequality in Britain.

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 13:31:08 +0000
Man caught leaning out of car window while filming in Surrey
Footage has emerged of the moment road police caught a man found filming a nearby car while leaning dangerously out of the open window of their vehicle.

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 13:19:45 +0000
Full list of Santander branches to close in South London
Santander has said it expects to find roles for a significant number of staff affected by the changes.

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 11:33:31 +0000
Wimbledon-based student aims to combat pollution
A student from Wimbledon has won a entrepreneurship award for his sustainable textiles company which he started with his father.

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 10:30:26 +0000
Two charged after targeting lone women in Wandsworth
TWO men have been charged with offences linked to moped-enabled robberies that targeted lone women in Wandsworth.

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 09:19:40 +0000
Residents fears over social housing in Croydon
Croydon Council has launched an urgent inquiry into the appalling conditions residents have endured at a mould-ridden tower block.

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Sutton Council responds to parking issues amid complaints
Residents have been left "anxious" after being faced with long walks home as they struggle to find a parking space, following new restrictions in Sutton.

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Londoners hit hardest by unemployment as rate set to rise
Londoners have been hit hardest by the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, with unemployment predicted to rise.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:45:50 +0000
Rise in Covid vaccine queue jumpers in south London
A rising number of queue-jumpers are posing as care or health workers to get their Covid-19 vaccine, with 'dozens' being turned away at several centres in south London.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 10:13:22 +0000
Viper Rooms in Kingston announce closure amid Covid-19
Viper Rooms in Kingston has announced it will not reopen after the pandemic following a challenging year for entertainment.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 17:33:03 +0000
Fatal Banstead fire prompts calls for U-turn on brigade cuts
Concerns have been raised about the impact of cutbacks to Surrey’s fire and rescue service after a fatal fire in Banstead last week.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 17:11:41 +0000
Best places to see the cherry blossoms in London 2021
With the arrival of spring in the UK, London's myriad cherry trees are starting to blossom again.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 16:17:04 +0000
Run the month for Prostate Cancer UK
Putney prepares to take on Run the Month challenge for Prostate Cancer UK

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 15:42:19 +0000
Epsom-St Helier marks one-year since the first lockdown
Epsom and St Helier hospitals lit up in remembrance of the lives lost in the past year as thousands reflected on the anniversary of the first national lockdown.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 15:31:13 +0000
Former Tooting Police Station will be turned into flats
Tooting’s former Police Station will have a new residential use, after it was acquired by a leading property developer for £8.25mil.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 15:04:39 +0000
Man dies in London after being restrained by police
A man has died after he was restrained by police officers at a London home, the Met Police have confirmed.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 13:23:42 +0000
E-fit of indecent assault suspect at Sarah Everard's vigil
Police have released an e-fit image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with an indecent exposure on Clapham Common.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 13:13:00 +0000
Surge in vehicle crime at south London hospitals - report
There has been a surge in the number of reported vehicle crimes at or near to two major south London Hospitals during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new study.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:45:40 +0000
Dog owner apologises for death of Freddie the seal
The owner whose dog mauled Freddie Mercury, west London’s celebrity seal, has spoken out for the first time since the attack.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:02:15 +0000
Met Police accused banning London protest after Everard vigil
Britain’s biggest police force has been accused of enforcing a blanket ban on protest amid the fallout after the handling of the Sarah Everard vigil.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 11:43:49 +0000
Portaloos proposed in Richmond to tackle public urination
The Council is seeking to install temporary toilet facilities in three of Richmond’s busiest areas.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 11:38:43 +0000
Covid: care home residents reunite with loved ones
Pictures show care home residents as they reunite with loved ones for the first time as care home visits resumed this month.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 10:56:19 +0000
Collingwood Court Bupa Care Home welcomes visitors back
After months spent apart, every resident in a care home in England was allowed one regular indoor visitor from March 8.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 10:42:20 +0000
Asda announces big change coming to every store in the country
The move comes following “positive” feedback from a trial in nine stores last year.

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".



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