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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 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 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 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 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 13:56:41 +0100
Appeal to find missing 17-year-old girl from Kingston
Met Police in Kingston issued an urgent appeal for information this morning regarding the whereabouts of a missing teenager from Kingston.

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 12:40:50 +0100
Amazing US school bus motor home up for raffle in Surrey
The couple behind an incredible motor home conversion based around an authentic yellow school bus from the US are holding a raffle to find it a new owner.

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 10:55:03 +0100
Six-year-old seriously injuries in Leatherhead lorry crash
A six-year-old boy is thought to have suffered life-changing injuries in a crash involving a heavy goods vehicle in Leatherhead yesterday evening (April 14), police have said.

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 10:26:09 +0100
Facebook Messenger: why a cyber security expert is urging you to delete the app
Messenger and WhatsApp are both owned by Facebook, two of the most popular messaging apps in the world.

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 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 08:36:32 +0100
South London: Covid variants could slow lockdown easing
Rapid spread of coronavirus variants could necessitate the reimposition of lockdown measures, a scientist advising the Government said.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 17:37:47 +0100
Tadworth litter pickers praised for remarkable efforts
An intrepid group of litter pickers from Tadworth are winning praise for their dedication in tidying up in their communities and nearby greenspaces.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 16:35:33 +0100
Proposal to partially close Clapham Common for summer events
Proposals have been submitted to section off parts of Clapham Common for a range of outdoor events this summer.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 15:35:51 +0100
Stunning Purley street art transforms south London building
A beautiful new street art piece has transformed a dilapidated building in Purley and spread mental health awareness in the process.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 15:09:29 +0100
Wandsworth tests sites 'fully booked' for two weeks
Eager residents hoping to check if they have the South African COVID-19 variant have faced difficulties this week as attempts to book asymptomatic PCR tests have been unsuccessful.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 14:56:19 +0100
Matt Hancock: Covid vaccine could be 'condition of employment' in care homes
A five-week consultation has been launched as Mr Hancock said the government had “a duty of care to those most vulnerable to Covid-19”.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 12:56:20 +0100
Supercars spotted in Weybridge for new TV show
A host of supercars including Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Porsches were spotted in Weybridge recently filming a soon-to-air TV show.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 11:55:27 +0100
Woman handed ban after drink-driving crash in Chertsey
A woman has been banned for driving for a year after she crashed into a parked lorry while over the alcohol limit.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 11:44:55 +0100
Father describes horrific Bushy Park dog attack at Easter
A father has spoken out about his family’s “horrendous” ordeal after his wife and 9-year-old daughter were mauled by a dangerous dog while taking part in an Easter egg hunt.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 11:21:39 +0100
Virgin Media down: users report broadband issues across the UK
The majority of users experiencing difficulties say the problem is with Virgin’s cable internet.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 09:00:30 +0100
New finding in inflammatory syndrome in children after Covid
Half of the children who developed the rare new multisystem inflammatory syndrome associated with Covid-19 had neurological symptoms or signs when they entered hospital, new research indicates.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 12:52:57 +0100
The simple mistake that could be costing you hundreds on your car insurance
Despite lockdown restrictions, the number of drivers with penalty points only fell by 3% annually in March.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 10:07:53 +0100
Sainsbury's issue urgent Hepatitis A warning to all customers
The item has been removed from the Sainsbury’s website and point of sale notices will be displayed in all stores across the UK.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 12:38:31 +0100
RECAP: Surge testing hit by queues in Wandsworth and Lambeth
Long queues have been forming this morning in Lambeth and Wandsworth after surge testing was announced in response to cases of the South African variant of Coronavirus.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 19:23:56 +0100
Ministers under pressure over variant cluster in south London
Ministers are under pressure to tighten quarantine laws after dozens of cases of the South African coronavirus variant were found in two south London boroughs.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 18:14:20 +0100
5 historic buildings being turned into homes in London
London has a great deal of iconic buildings, with many being transformed into luxurious homes.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 15:30:00 +0100
Boy guilty of Croydon schoolgirl attacks
A teenage boy has been found guilty of attacking and sexually assaulting two schoolgirls in Croydon last year.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 13:21:00 +0100
Video shows large fire at Shepperton garden centre
A large fire has broken out at a garden centre in Shepperton, fire services in the area have confirmed.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 12:38:19 +0100
End of Covid restrictions brings crowds to Kingston
Crowds of people flocked to Kingston town centre on Monday and Tuesday (April 12-13) after months of restrictions on non-essential retail and services were lifted.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 08:40:05 +0100
South London testing surge after South African variant found
Dozens of people in parts of south London are being made to isolate after contracting the Covid-19 variant first identified in South Africa, prompting a surge in testing in the area.



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