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Fri, 16 Apr 2021 09:57:28 +0100
National Offer Day: Can you appeal? Advice for parents
The nervous wait for parents is finally over, but what if your child isn't accepted into their school of choice?

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 08:57:02 +0100
Dog owners warned after chased deer dies in Bushy park
A deer has died after being chased into a fence by a dog in Bushy Park.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Visitors to Epping Forest urged to help Covid rates down
Now spring has officially sprung, there are signs of new life all around Epping Forest.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 09:26:00 +0100
Woman dies following flat fire in Springfield Avenue, Haringey
Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters are tackling a flat fire in Haringey.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 07:38:08 +0100
Ticket tout given Tottenham Hotspur match day
A prolific tout has been told he must stay at least one mile away from Tottenham Hotspur’s ground on match days after being spotted illegally selling tickets at inflated prices.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Moor Park Post Office temporarily closed due to refurbishment
A Post Office is temporarily closed as it goes through major refurbishment.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
National Lottery introduce new age limit in the UK
The National Lottery is increasing the age limit of players in the UK from next week.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 17:05:47 +0100
Luisa Porritt launches London Mayor election manifesto
Liberal Democrat mayoral candidate Luisa Porritt today unveiled her election manifesto with a pledge to “take London forward” if elected on May 6.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 14:41:46 +0100
Lewisham Council issues 17K PCNs to Dermody Road LTN filter
Lewisham Council issued 17,508 fines in four months to drivers going through a single modal filter within its Lee Green LTN.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 08:13:26 +0100
South London bus strikes: TfL lists affected routes
A London bus driver strike will go ahead on Thursday after talks aimed at resolving a dispute over pay and conditions ended without agreement.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 17:47:26 +0100
Sutton ranks in top 10 smartest regions in the UK
Sutton has been named as one of the smartest regions in the UK, according to a new study.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 15:38:08 +0100
Cheam photographer receives international recognition
A woman from Cheam has gained international recognition for her photography.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 15:29:27 +0100
Concern over low Covid vaccinations for Wandsworth carers
Concerns over the comparatively low percentage of care home staff being vaccinated against coronavirus in Wandsworth persist even as the borough fights to control an outbreak of the highly infectious 'South African' variant of Covid-19.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 18:28:50 +0100
Wimbledon set to expand site with 39 new tennis courts
Wimbledon has unveiled its plans to build a new 8,000-seat show court as part of its expansion into neighbouring parkland - alongside 38 new grass courts.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 13:18:40 +0100
Activists jet-wash Silvertown Tunnel message onto riverbank
Local campaigners have jet-washed the message "Stop The Tunnel" onto the Thames Embankment near the proposed route of the Silvertown Tunnel.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 10:09:31 +0100
Bexley: Met Police arrest two people after Sidcup car chase
A police car chase through Sidcup has ended in a woman and man being arrested.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 09:09:23 +0100
Gross misconduct for Met officer over Wimbledon trains
A Met Police officer who later resigned has been found guilty of misconduct travelling to and from Wimbledon train station without a ticket.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 08:40:30 +0100
Large queues form in south London for variant surge testing
Larges queues have formed in south London as hundreds of thousands more are being urged to get tested to try and stamp out a "concerning" strain of the virus which causes Covid-19.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 17:39:14 +0100
Fourth Reserve campaign to restore scout hut in Crofton Park
A local conservation charity is campaigning to bring a scout hut back into action.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 16:56:03 +0100
Latest Covid-19 infection rates for southwest London
With lockdown restrictions having eased this week, coronavirus infection rates are still relatively low across southwest London – though Croydon has recorded a small rise in cases.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 16:26:26 +0100
Ex south London policeman's new life with dog after injury
A former police officer from Croydon who had to leave the force after an injury has described how he found new purpose in life thanks to the friendship and support of a new dog.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 13:09:51 +0100
Community effort to purchase Udney Park playing fields
Twickenham MP Munira Wilson has lent her support to a community bid to purchase Udney Park playing fields for local people and sports groups.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 12:45:45 +0100
Greenwich University writes to MPs over return of students
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Greenwich has written to a collection of local MPs urging them to help provide clarity as to when campuses will be allowed to reopen.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 12:02:48 +0100
Everyone's Invited: Barnes school responds to allegations
St Paul’s School in Barnes says it is taking allegations of misogyny, harassment and abuse described on the Everyone’s Invited website “extremely seriously” and “completely condemns the actions described.”

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 11:08:43 +0100
M25 hit with long delays after fire closes three lanes
There are reports of delays of up to 45 minutes on the M25 this morning after a vehicle fire near junction 6.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 10:13:34 +0100
London Mayor election: What do the opinion polls say?
Sadiq Khan remains the favourite to win the London Mayor election, according to the latest opinion polling.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Croydon Whitgift School responds to misogyny allegations
A private boys’ school in Croydon has responded to “deeply concerning” allegations of misogyny and harassment.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 13:01:06 +0100
ITV weather presenter Ruth Dodsworth ex-husband jailed
A TV weather presenter was stalked by her controlling husband who placed a tracking device on her car to check if she was having an affair.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 17:21:12 +0100
Ruislip ex-Marines run 240 miles for veterans mental health charity
FORMER Royal Marine Commandos James O’Shea, 29, and Josh Keeley, 29, both from Ruislip, have embarked on an ambitious challenge to raise money for Rock2Recovery.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 17:06:41 +0100
Luisa Porritt launches London Mayor election manifesto
Liberal Democrat mayoral candidate Luisa Porritt today unveiled her election manifesto with a pledge to “take London forward” if elected on May 6.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 14:19:43 +0100
Haringey Council criticised over work in nature reserve
Work to clear vegetation from a nature reserve could go against the council’s plans to tackle climate change, opposition councillors have claimed.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 12:55:00 +0100
Northumberland Park Station stabbing teens jailed
Two men and a boy who repeatedly stabbed a lone victim in a callous act of violence on-board a busy train have been jailed for a combined 18 years.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 12:23:04 +0100
Four teen appear at Old Bailey charged with Tottenham murder
Four teenagers have appeared in court charged in connection with the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Anas Mezenner.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Vote for the winner of our 2021 Pet Pawtraits competition
Say hello to our handsome hounds and cuddly cats.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Budding sixth form artists invited to enter Whitefriars art competition
The Whitefriars Sixth Form Art Competition is back and now open for entries.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Restrictions set to be imposed in Harrow due to roadworks
Motorists using roads in Harrow may face disruption while restrictions are imposed to allow utility works to be carried out.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 17:15:00 +0100
ITV weather presenter Ruth Dodsworth ex-husband jailed
A TV weather presenter was stalked by her controlling husband who placed a tracking device on her car to check if she was having an affair.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 16:42:29 +0100
London Mayor election: What do the opinion polls say?
Sadiq Khan remains the favourite to win the London Mayor election, according to the latest opinion polling.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 16:34:59 +0100
ITV weather presenter Ruth Dodsworth ex-husband jailed
A TV weather presenter was stalked by her controlling husband who placed a tracking device on her car to check if she was having an affair.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 12:12:32 +0100
London Assembly election: Which seats to watch out for
Londoners will head to the polls on May 6 to elect the 25 members of the London Assembly as well as the next Mayor of London.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 15:12:49 +0100
Transport for London jobs currently on offer
Transport for London is hiring across London.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 17:49:27 +0100
New study reveals pothole hotspots across London
A NEW study has revealed the London boroughs which are classed as hotspots for potholes.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Britains Got Talent star welcomes single with lockdown baby
A former Britain's Got Talent star has welcomed his latest single with a beautiful addition to his family – paying tribute to new life during a global pandemic.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 16:35:05 +0100
New Malden British Gas strikers near the bitter end
British Gas field engineers from New Malden and elsewhere protested in Windsor today (Wednesday, April 14) as the ultimatum over contract negotiations with parent company Centrica loomed.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 14:31:00 +0100
Capital Studios to reopen cinema with huge indoor beach
The UK’s leading experiential cinema venue Backyard Cinema is set to reopen in south London next month.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 18:26:09 +0100
Man, 18, charged following Brixton stabbing
A young man from Thornton Heath has been charged with attempted murder following a stabbing in Brixton earlier this year.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 15:39:26 +0100
Kitten and mother killed by pellet guns in Barnehurst
Both a kitten and it's mother have both died after suspected pellet gun shootings in Barnehurst.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 14:58:50 +0100
Police appeal to identify man found in Plumstead
Police have released an appeal to help identify an unknown man in hospital.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 12:25:00 +0100
Men from Charlton and Plumstead charged over drug supply
A man from Plumstead and another from Charlton have been charged with serious drug offences.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 12:22:00 +0100
Demelza Hospice records best day of trading ever
Demelza's children's hospice has reported its best day of trading in it's history after reopening its doors for the first time in 2021 on Monday.



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