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Thu, 08 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
National Trust: Green scheme to boost job prospects in Merton
A NEW project is set to launch in Merton to help boost job prospects for hundreds of young people.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 15:44:49 +0100
Under-30s to avoid AstraZeneca vaccine - what if you've already had first jab?
The regulator stressed that this was not proof that the jab was the cause of the clots but conceded that the link was getting stronger.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 12:39:06 +0100
South London boroughs rank among top areas for SUV ownership
Two south London boroughs rank among the top ten areas where people are most likely to buy an SUV.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 11:21:12 +0100
Khan pledges to name London Overground lines if re-elected
Sadiq Khan has pledged to name London’s Overground lines if re-elected as Mayor next month.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 17:22:19 +0100
SES Water issue warning as A24 closed in both directions
The A24 is closed in both directions due to a burst water main in the Sutton Common Road area.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 16:01:08 +0100
Duo launch stage school in Merton and Wandsworth
A former Hollyoaks actress and lead theatre star speaks on what it is like to launch a theatre school during the pandemic, and their plans for Wimbledon and Wandsworth post lockdown.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 10:10:07 +0100
Rhiannon Hall: Family campaign with sponsored birthday walk
More than one hundred people marked the memory of a mother-of-two over the weekend who was killed in a hit-and-run in Cheam.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 18:56:01 +0100
Deliveroo drivers strike in London over pay and conditions
Deliveroo drivers and riders biked in their hundreds through London today (Wednesday, April 7) on a strike for fairer pay and working conditions.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 17:24:35 +0100
Protest on Putney Embankment after iconic Boat Race is moved
Protestors gathered on Putney Embankment last weekend to highlight the loss of the Boat Race and “inaction” over Hammersmith Bridge.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 17:15:02 +0100
Thousands tune in for zoom honouring Matt Ratana in Croydon
Thousands of people tuned into an awards ceremony that honoured the slain Croydon police officer Matt Ratana on Easter Monday (April 5).

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 16:47:25 +0100
Sutton pupils win Easter competition inspired by Nestlé
TWO talented children in Sutton have won an Easter egg art competition.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 16:12:02 +0100
Appeal to trace boy, 14, missing from Feltham
Concern is growing for a teenage boy who has not been seen by his family since March 30.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:22:09 +0100
Funding target hit for Vine Road Project
A conservation charity is calling on the community to help rejuvenate an urban park in Vine Road.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 13:47:00 +0100
Reece Young: New appeal in Croydon murder case
A new appeal for witnesses and information has been released by the Met Police today (Wednesday, April 7) following the fatal stabbing of Reece Young in Croydon last month.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 10:51:16 +0100
The lockdown rules changing next week - what you can do from April 12
On Monday, Mr Johnson, setting out the move to the second step of the road map on Monday, said the shift was "fully justified by the data".

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 15:05:51 +0100
Competition gives winners £100 to spend at Twickenham shops
The collective of businesses—known as a Business Improvement District (BID)—is encouraging residents to shop locally through a monthly social media competition.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 17:36:00 +0100
Khan pledges drugs commission if re-elected London Mayor
Sadiq Khan says will establish a new commission to examine the use of drugs in the capital if he is re-elected as mayor of London next month.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 18:26:12 +0100
Thousands of Peacocks jobs saved in rescue deal
MORE than 2000 jobs have been saved at fashion chain Peacocks after a rescue deal, it has been announced.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 15:52:55 +0100
Eden Campus development approved for Kingston town centre
Kingston residents could soon see brand new offices and homes in the town centre.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 16:32:37 +0100
Police crackdown on groups gathering over the weekend
Pictures show a large police presence on Easter Sunday after reports of an 'illegal gathering' in between Sutton and Croydon.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 15:26:53 +0100
Police issue fresh dispersal order for Richmond Riverside
Police have issued a dispersal order covering part of Richmond town centre and have carried out extra patrols in response to a reported rise in anti-social behaviour.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 14:57:37 +0100
Roadmap: Everyone Active to reopen leisure centres next week
Leisure centres in Sutton are set to reopen from next week, after the Prime Minister confirmed the roadmap is on track and planned easements can go ahead.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 14:50:52 +0100
Boris Johnson pledges to make new travel plans 'affordable' for holidaymakers
The Prime Minister’s promise follows concerns that many people across the UK will be priced out of foreign travel.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 13:10:25 +0100
Sadiq Khan says Boris Johnson 'lied again' over TfL comments
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has hit back at comments made by Boris Johnson about TfL finances at a Covid-19 press conference yesterday.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 12:54:06 +0100
Man pronounced dead at South Wimbledon Station
A man has died after reports of a casualty at South Wimbledon Station yesterday afternoon.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 12:10:27 +0100
Man denies fatal stabbing at YMCA hostel in Wimbledon
A man has denied murdering a 41-year-old man who was stabbed to death in a YMCA hostel in Wimbledon.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 13:43:57 +0100
IKEA announce changes to stores ahead of reopening on April 12
KEA has said the health and safety of co-workers and customers remains top priority and it has made extensive plans for stores reopening.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 17:29:39 +0100
Covid: Boris Johnson confirms reopening of shops and pubs
Boris Johnson has confirmed the next stage of lockdown lifting in England will take place from next Monday.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 17:01:00 +0100
List of south London groups receiving culture recovery funds
£11 million of funding has been issued to 96 organisations across south London to help provide financial support amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 17:00:25 +0100
Campaigners demand justice for Belly Mujinga
CAMPAIGNERS laid flowers and held banners demanding justice for a railway worker who died with Covid-19 after allegedly being spat at.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 14:11:33 +0100
Covid: Holidays to start in May with traffic light system
THE PRIME Minister is set to give the go-ahead for foreign holidays as part of a new traffic light system for travellers, it has been reported.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 13:29:47 +0100
Boris Johnson to give Covid briefing: tests and lockdown
Boris Johnson will hold a Downing Street coronavirus briefing tonight.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 11:19:09 +0100
South London businesses named and shamed by HMRC for unpaid tax
Several south London businesses and individuals have been named on the government's list of tax defaulters.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Royal Mail, HMRC, banks and the NHS - urgent warning to Brits at risk of scams
Lockdown restrictions and a rise in online shopping or banking throughout the pandemic has seen a rise in scams.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
The dogs most vulnerable to theft in the UK - is your dog on the list?
Certain breeds and designer crossbreeds are much more highly sought-after than others.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 15:35:24 +0100
More than 100 arrests at London Kill the Bill protest
More than 100 people were arrested at demonstrations protesting the government's new policing proposals in central London yesterday (April 3), the Met Police have said.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Netflix has revealed the new TV series and films coming in April
The streaming giant has released a whole host of new shows and movies coming this in April.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Aldi and Lidl middle aisles: The best Easter Bank Holiday deals
The best bargains hitting the shelves in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl this Easter Bank Holiday.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Why do we eat chocolate at Easter? - Easter egg tradition explained
Eating lots of chocolate has become the norm at this time of year - but have you ever wondered where exactly the tradition comes from?

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 17:48:29 +0100
'Kill the Bill' protesters march on central London
Demonstrators protesting the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill marched in central London this afternoon (Saturday, April 3) to voice their concern at the bill's purported assault on civil liberties in England and Wales.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 16:11:13 +0100
Covid: Police shut down Good Friday service in south London
Officers with the Metropolitan Police shut down a Good Friday service in Balham yesterday (Friday, April 2) after saying the congregation had breached coronavirus safety rules.



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