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Wed, 31 Mar 2021 09:08:11 +0100
Man killed and two in hospital after Croydon triple stabbing
A man has been stabbed to death and two others are in hospital with serious injuries after a 'triple stabbing' in Croydon last night.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 08:39:28 +0100
Fourth man charged with murder of Lavaun Witter in Croydon
A fourth man has been charged with the murder of Lauvan Witter in Croydon.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Sutton's FeastyFest organisers speak on hopes for 2021
Organisers of a food festival speak on their hopes for an event to take place this year, after their 2020 festival was cancelled due to Covid-19.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 08:00:19 +0100
Surge testing in South Harrow as South African Covid variant found
Surge testing will begin in South Harrow tomorrow after a South African Covid-19 variant was found in the area.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Roadworks to take place in Ongar, Epping, Waltham Abbey and Harlow
Significant stretches of road in Epping Forest are set to be temporarily closed while roadworks are carried out.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 15:37:48 +0100
Met acted 'appropriately' at Sarah Everard vigil, says report
A police watchdog has concluded that the Metropolitan Police acted “appropriately” in its handling of a vigil for Sarah Everard earlier this month.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 12:24:23 +0100
London Fire Brigade: LTNs had no impact on response times
Low traffic neighbourhoods did not affect London Fire Brigade response times last year, according to new data.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 20:19:07 +0100
Woman seriously injured as crash closes Twickenham Road
A woman was seriously injured in a crash on Twickenham Road (A316) in Richmond earlier today (Tuesday, March 30) that prompted road closures in the area.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 12:24:28 +0100
Charlton and Kent cricketing legend Derek Ufton dies
Tributes are being paid to Charlton Athletic legend Derek Ufton after his death on Saturday, aged 92.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 11:45:07 +0100
New schools set for Rosehill as appeal rules against council
The Secretary of State has granted planning permission for two new schools to be built in Rose Hill.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 11:37:22 +0100
Hour by hour forecast of mini heatwave in London
The country has taken its first steps away from lockdown this week, and right on time, three days of glorious sunshine has swept the capital.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 08:44:21 +0100
Police issue new images in hunt for London prisoner
Police still searching for a man who was mistakenly released from a west London prison have issued new images of the 24-year-old.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 19:56:05 +0100
New CCTV in search for missing London man Richard Okorogheye
CCTV images in the search for missing student Richard Okorogheye were released by the Met Police Tuesday evening (March 30) days after he went missing.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 19:06:54 +0100
Pair found guilty of killing Cameron Murfitt in Woolwich
Two men have been convicted over the murder of 18-year-old Cameron Murfitt in Woolwich last year.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 18:03:03 +0100
Lockdown roadmap: 5 green spaces to visit in Sutton
Looking for the perfect spot to reunite with loved ones following the restriction ease? Then look no further.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 16:48:00 +0100
Reclaim These Streets react to verdict on south London vigil
Reclaim These Streets have expressed their frustration and disappointment at the verdict of an investigation into police actions at a recent vigil for Sarah Everard in south London.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 16:16:11 +0100
Three Men in a Boat illustrator lived in Tooting
A book fan has tracked down the former home of famous Victorian illustrator, Arthur Frederics, only to find out the building is being demolished soon.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 12:38:13 +0100
Tooting woman ordered to wash away giant NHS mural
A woman who chalked a giant gratitude mural to the NHS onto the wall of her terraced house has been ordered to take it down by social housing officers.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 11:31:32 +0100
Watchdog backs police handling of Sarah Everard vigil
A review into the handling by the Metropolitan Police of a vigil in memory of Sarah Everard has found officers “did not act inappropriately or in a heavy-handed manner”.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 11:13:27 +0100
Ham House to feature in Antiques Roadshow 2021
BBC’s popular television show will be coming to the stunning surrounds of Ham House later this year.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 11:08:25 +0100
Door 'not shut' on foreign summer holidays - Matt Hancock
The door "is not shut" on foreign holidays this summer and more will be known from Government scientists in the next few weeks, the Health Secretary has said.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 09:09:49 +0100
Support for inquiry into 'rape culture' at top south London schools
A private schools chief has backed a possible indepedent inquiry into allegations of sexual abuse among pupils after reports a "rape culture" at a number of indepedent schools.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 08:12:19 +0100
Kingston man in court accused of possessing explosives
A 53-year-old man arrested by counter-terrorism officers in south-west London is due to appear in court accused of possessing explosives.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Dentist helped Northwick Park Hospital ICU in second Covid wave
A dentist dedicated two months to helping Northwick Park Hospital with the second Covid-19 wave after being retrained to work in intensive care.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 17:00:41 +0100
Countryside charity backs Warren Farm as new London park
WARREN Farm, on the Hayes-Southall border, is one of 10 new parks that a national charity wants to see created in London.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 16:55:44 +0100
Heart op patient walks for Harefield Hospital charity
FORMER Harefield Hospital patient Eugene Miskelly walked 45 miles along the Thames and raised £8,000 for Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals Charity at the weekend.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 15:46:00 +0100
Brent Council approves extra flats at Willesden Green Garage
Six more flats will be added to a proposed housing development on the site of a former petrol station, despite neighbours concerns.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 15:47:29 +0100
Beck Theatre partners with Jersey Boys venue
HQ Theatres, operators of The Beck Theatre, Hayes, are joining with Trafalgar Entertainment in what is being heralded as a vote of confidence in the live theatre sector.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 15:38:42 +0100
Met acted 'appropriately' at Sarah Everard vigil, says report
A police watchdog has concluded that the Metropolitan Police acted “appropriately” in its handling of a vigil for Sarah Everard earlier this month.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Demand for Epping Forest ReUse's services is increasing
Being without basic household necessities such as a bed and a cooker is something most people would find unimaginable.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Crane works to disrupt Enfield roads from April to October
Motorists using two roads in Enfield are facing a prolonged period of disruption due to works in the area.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 11:49:17 +0100
'Races' from Watford to Hatch End causing crashes, says resident
Three serious crashes in one road have sparked fears that motorists racing between Watford and Hatch End will kill someone if speed restrictions are not imposed.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 13:03:15 +0100
London hospitals treated hundreds of stabbing victims last year
Stab victims accounted for hundreds of admissions to hospitals in London last year, figures show.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Brent Council approves Northwick Park outline development
A total of 1,600 homes will be built in the next stage of a major development near Northwick Park Hospital.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 12:24:58 +0100
London Fire Brigade: LTNs had no impact on response times
Low traffic neighbourhoods did not affect London Fire Brigade response times last year, according to new data.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 11:36:59 +0100
Behind the Badge: Ruislip PC Peter Trueman
It was an assault outside a gay bar that inspired PC Pete Trueman to join the Metropolitan Police.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 07:57:15 +0100
Fourteen women rescued from sexual slavery in Harrow addresses
Fourteen women have been saved from sexual slavery, with five people arrested.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 11:31:00 +0100
Drivers over the age of 70 could be banned from driving at night
Proposals being discussed by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) would also mean older drivers would have to stay in their local area.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0100
The south London swimming spots you can visit from March 29
After months spent cooped up, swimmers will be glad to hear they can jump back in the water today.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 16:46:07 +0100
Recap as Boris Johnson addresses UK at Covid briefing
Boris Johnson will lead a Downing Street press briefing this evening as Covid lockdown restrictions are eased.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Boris Johnson may face City Hall probe over Jennifer Arcuri
Boris Johnson may be made to give evidence at City Hall as part of a probe into his relationship with Jennifer Arcuri, it has been claimed.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Sadiq Khan pledges 4G roll out across Tube network
Sadiq Khan has pledged to roll out 4G mobile phone coverage across all Tube stations and tunnels if re-elected on May 6.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 17:40:42 +0100
Croydon woman and kids rehoused after council flat nightmare
A Croydon woman and her sons have been rehoused by the council after a report found their home to be in an appalling state of disrepair.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 16:50:20 +0100
Roadmap: Five green spaces to visit amid restriction ease
Looking for the perfect picnic spot to reunite with loved ones following the restriction ease? Then look no further.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 14:51:41 +0100
Government criticises Mayor's London Boundary Charge plans
The Government has said it does not support proposals for the hugely controversial Greater London congestion charge.



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