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Thu, 01 Apr 2021 08:36:49 +0100
Man killed in Croydon triple stabbing named as Reece Young
A murder investigation has been launched after a man was stabbed to death as people gathered for a vigil to remember another recent knife attack victim.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 09:12:30 +0100
Drugs seized and two arrested in Woolwich police raid
Police have arrested two people after seizing a "large quantity" of Class A and B drugs in a raid in Woolwich.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 08:50:48 +0100
Richmond: Woman, 50s, killed in Twickenham Road collision
A woman in her 50s has been killed in a collision with a car in Richmond.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Bank Holiday weekend: Herts police patrols being stepped up
Police patrols are being stepped up across Hertfordshire this bank holiday weekend to ensure people are following coronavirus rules.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Record number of candidates standing in London Mayor election
Londoners will head to the polls on Thursday May 6 to vote for the next Mayor of London, and we now know all the candidates who will be appearing on the ballot.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 17:45:17 +0100
South London news podcast, episode one: Sarah Everard
One of the most significant and impactful stories from south London during March has been the Sarah Everard case, which made national and international headlines and prompted a huge response from communities in the region.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 16:45:45 +0100
'Don't blow it': Crowds gather in south London parks
Warnings have been issued over social distancing and possible police intervention after thousands of people in south London have made the most of the warmest day in March for over 50 years.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 12:43:00 +0100
South London emerges as bike theft capital of the UK after lockdown surge
Pedal bike thefts have jumped by two thirds since the coronavirus lockdowns started, with south east and south west London ranking among the top hotspots for thieves.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 10:36:17 +0100
Where Premier Inn wants to open new hotels in south London
Nine locations have been earmarked by Premier Inn as target locations for new hotels, with sites across south London.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 20:26:10 +0100
Tadworth man sexually abused 15 children over 50 years
A former police officer and football coach from Tadworth has been found guilty of 40 crimes related to the sexual abuse of 15 boys and girls over a 50-year period.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 19:29:33 +0100
Croydon's project to give out free seeds to 400,000 people
A bid to make Croydon one of the UK's greenest boroughs has been launched today (Wednesday, March 31) by a stalwart community group in the area.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 16:42:32 +0100
Tooting NHS mural to stay until June, says housing providers
A woman, who was 'distraught' after she was told to wash away her lockdown chalk project, is allowed to keep the colourful display until June.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 14:04:50 +0100
Wimbledon travel agency recognised in TTG awards
A Wimbledon company have been named the UK and Ireland's top travelling agency.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 13:53:06 +0100
Piles of litter in London parks after outdoor rules change
Royal Parks expressed their frustration Wednesday (March 31) after revealing the numerous piles of litter that were left behind by visitors on the day outdoor Covid restrictions were eased (Tuesday, March 30).

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 12:20:32 +0100
Merton Council called out on 'money-making' proposals
Residents living in Pitt Crescent in Wimbledon have called out Merton Council for their latest parking proposals which could have a "damaging" effect to their street.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 10:55:00 +0100
'Dolphin' spotted in the River Thames near Barnes Bridge
A man filmed what he believed to be a dolphin yesterday, dipping in and out of the River Thames.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 10:32:44 +0100
London bus strike: TfL issues full list of affected routes
Bus drivers in London walked out on strike on Wednesday after talks failed to secure a breakthrough in a dispute over pay and conditions.

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 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 06:00:00 +0100
Roadmap: FeastyFest organisers speak on plans 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 14:00:00 +0100
Former Warner Bros employee convicted of murder loses appeal
Two men jailed after a 20-year-old football fan was stabbed to death at a London Underground station while on his way to watch Arsenal have lost their appeals against conviction.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 17:58:36 +0100
BrewDog among three new outlets at Dickens Yard, Ealing
A TRIO of new businesses is coming to Dickens Yard, the shopping, restaurant and leisure quarter in Ealing.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 17:06:37 +0100
Police raids carried out in Barnet after investigation
Three cannabis farms have been found during police raids which were carried out following an investigation into human trafficking and modern slavery.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Three Barnet roads to be temporarily closed by roadworks
Motorists using some roads in Barnet are facing disruption from the end of this week due to temporary closures for roadworks.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Brent Council rejects Alperton post office’s alcohol licence
Councillors rejected a post office’s request to sell alcohol after concerns it could exacerbate existing problems around street drinking.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0100
3food4u charity open on Good Friday and Easter Monday
A community project that has been helping those in need throughout the pandemic will be offering its vital service over the Easter weekend thanks to the dedication of its selfless volunteers.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Tower blocks up to 24 storeys in Barnet could be approved
Plans to build tower blocks up to 24 storeys high at the site of a car dealership could get the go-ahead next week.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 14:51:47 +0100
Five charged after women rescued from sexual slavery in Harrow
Five people have been charged after fourteen women were rescued from sexual slavery.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 14:29:38 +0100
Brent Council town centre vacant shop revitalisation scheme
Empty shops in some parts of Brent could benefit from £25,000 worth of funding to help revitalise them following the Covid-19 pandemic.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 14:29:13 +0100
Ealing pupils go the extra mile to help Alzheimer's sufferers
YEAR 8 pupils at Notting Hill & Ealing High School raised more than £2,500 for the Alzheimer’s Society, despite a term spent largely with distance learning.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 14:13:45 +0100
Early entries needed if race is to take place in September
THE award-winning Ealing Half Marathon will return on Sunday, September 26 – but only if enough people enter the race soon.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 13:30:18 +0100
Ickenham restaurant fined £10,000 for cutting down two trees
A RESTAURANT owner in Swakeleys Road, Ickenham, was prosecuted by Hillingdon Council for cutting down two trees in a conservation area without consent.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 12:36:39 +0100
Eight men jailed after string of Finchley and Barnet robberies
A team of violent robbers, who even tried to rob undercover police officers investigating them, have been jailed.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 12:05:29 +0100
Barnet Covid-19 infection rate still among lowest in London
The seven-day coronavirus infection rate in Barnet remained among the lowest in London ahead of the second stage of lockdown lifting.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Record number of candidates standing in London Mayor election
Londoners will head to the polls on Thursday May 6 to vote for the next Mayor of London, and we now know all the candidates who will be appearing on the ballot.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 12:59:02 +0100
Aldi join Sainsbury's in announcing a new ban for all UK stores
Aldi is on track to have all product packaging reusable, recyclable or compostable by the end of 2025.

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.

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 13:04:51 +0100
Oxford vaccine halted for people under 60 in Germany - this is why
A number of other countries have paused their use of the vaccine in younger people until more evidence can be gathered.

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 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 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 11:37:22 +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.



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