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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 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 09:00:00 +0100
Nature Notes: A most rewarding experience
Walking along a hedgerow, especially a blackthorn hedge on a warm sunny spring day can be a most rewarding experience.

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 10:14:52 +0100
Tesco, Asda, and more - When will UK supermarkets be open over Easter weekend?
As the majority of Brits will enjoy a four-day weekend starting with Good Friday on April 2 UK supermarkets have moved to update shoppers.

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.

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 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 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 15:26:54 +0100
Woman assaulted with football in Leatherhead put in hospital
A woman was taken to hospital after she was reportedly assaulted with a football in Leatherhead last week, prompting a police investigation.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 13:24:32 +0100
Chessington World of Adventures to reopen on April 12
Chessington World of Adventures (CWOA) will reopen to the public on April 12 after months of lockdown.

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 11:45:07 +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 11:31:32 +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.



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