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Sat, 03 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
New driving laws coming into effect in April
Here are the confirmed and proposed law changes that will affect drivers in April.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
BBC, ITV and more - Your Easter TV guide for Bank Holiday weekend
Here are some of the best things to watch this Easter Weekend in 2021.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Royal Mail reveal Easter weekend schedule for UK
Is there post today? Royal Mail deliveries for Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 14:04:01 +0100
England's Covid reproductive rate has risen again
New data from the government's scientific advisory body has suggested the reproductive 'R' rate of coronavirus may be as high as 1 again in England.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 12:43:39 +0100
Urgent police appeal to find missing 12-year-old children
An urgent appeal has been issued by police for the public's help in finding two missing 12-year-old children from New Haw in Surrey.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 11:50:13 +0100
Which south London boroughs have given the most Covid jabs?
The number of people aged 50 and over in England who have received their first dose of Covid-19 vaccine has been estimated in new data.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 11:15:52 +0100
Covid: Vaccine passport trial to start 'next month'
Trials for vaccine passports could begin as soon as next month, it has been reported.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 10:50:00 +0100
Lockdown: Where every public toilet is open in south London
The Easter long weekend has arrived and lots of us may be taking advantage of lockdown rules relaxing and enjoying a day out.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 09:51:02 +0100
Arctic trough: Forecasters warn of possible snow for London
Forecasters at the Met Office have warned of a sharp drop in temperatures in London from Easter Sunday, with a small chance of wintry showers and snow on Monday.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
8 household bills rising in April - what you need to know
Watchdogs and consumer websites have urged Brits to get to grips with financial changes being made in April.

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 17:07:26 +0100
4 community groups at the heart of SW London's Covid response
It has been over a year since the first confirmed case of coronavirus in the UK, and volunteers have been battling the pandemic ever since.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 11:00:36 +0100
Met probing claims that officer raped two female colleagues
The Metropolitan Police are investigating allegations that two female officers were raped by a male colleague.

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 14:10:25 +0100
Your BBC TV licence is going up in price from today
The price hike comes as the TV Licence was deemed to have “limited shelf life”.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 11:00:53 +0100
Residents urged to seek medical help if needed over Easter
Residents are being urged by the NHS to seek medical attention if they need it over the bank holiday weekend.

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 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 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.

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 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 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 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 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.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 09:17:02 +0100
Police hunt for prisoner released 'in error' in west London
Police are searching for a man who was mistakenly released from prison and has still not been found five days on.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 15:42:36 +0100
Amazing sandcastle home built for Surrey sand martins
An incredible new home for Surrey's sand martin population has been built at a nature reserve near Merstham.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 10:21:43 +0100
Full list of Covid lockdown rules changing from today
From today, the second phase of the first stage of the Prime Minister's road map will begin. 

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 10:18:21 +0100
What Boris Johnson is expected to announce at today's press conference
The press conference comes as England eased lockdown restrictions even further today as part of the Prime Minister’s road map.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 08:12:00 +0100
London outdoor freedoms as lockdown restrictions relaxed
Friends and families are allowed to reunite and team sports will resume in a major easing of England's coronavirus lockdown to allow far greater freedom outdoors.

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Climate crisis: the stories highlighting the crisis and those fighting for our planet
Newsquest is committed to bringing an open and honest view of the climate crisis.

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Odds slashed on a 'white Easter' with polar blitz predicted in UK
Weather watchers are keeping their eyes on a 60-hour polar blitz which looks set to arrive just in time for Good Friday.

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Tesco, Asda, Aldi, M&S and more - the best and worst supermarket Easter eggs
We rate and review a range of supermarket Easter eggs, from big names to own brands.

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000
This is where you can travel from Monday when Boris Johnson eases lockdown
The 'stay at home' order will ease on Monday when the second phase of the first stage of Boris Johnson’s road map will begin.

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
This is how much you will need to pay for Covid tests with major UK airlines
Many airlines are now offering Covid-19 tests as part of their booking process, for an additional cost, including British Airways and TUI.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 15:00:52 +0000
Lead scientist at Epsom-St Helier speaks on career path
Ever wondered what it is like to be a frontline health worker? Our new weekly feature explores just that.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 20:16:22 +0000
London police warn over online child abuse after arrests
The Metropolitan Police in London are warning Londoners over the risks of online child abuse after making dozens of arrests linked to the crime earlier this month.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 18:26:16 +0000
Mum of epileptic woman calls for medicinal cannabis on NHS
The parents of a daughter with severe epilepsy staged a protest outside Downing Street today (Friday, March 26) to demand a way to access medicinal cannabis on the NHS.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 16:39:32 +0000
Richmond Council among those objecting to Eden Campus plans
Richmond Council has objected to plans for the Eden Campus development in Kingston’s town centre.



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