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Sat, 17 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Ranked: Top five beautiful places to visit in Surrey
With new Covid-19 infection rates remaining low at present and warmer (and hopefully sunnier) weather ahead, what better time to get out into Surrey's most beautiful green spaces?

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Prince Philip funeral: How the Queen and her husband met and fell in love
The small service will be attended by 30 guests, including Her Majesty, as her husband of more than 70 years is laid to rest.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Aldi and Lidl reveal the biggest bargains you can find this weekend
From camping equipment to DIY, you'll be able to pick up a bargain from the supermarket chains on Sunday, April 18. 

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 18:18:01 +0100
Wandsworth pub named in top 10 beer gardens in England
A pub in South West London has been named in a list of top beer gardens in England.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 17:04:11 +0100
Officers injured after Stop and Search in Croydon
Two officers with the Met Police suffered facial injuries and were taken to hospital after an attempted search in Croydon this morning (Friday, April 16).

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 16:07:39 +0100
Teen mugged by three assailants in violent Addington robbery
Police imposed a Section 60 overnight in Addington after a violent robbery in the area on Thursday evening (April 15).

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 17:45:22 +0100
Police issue dispersal order in Wimbledon Common
A dispersal order has been issued in the area of Wimbledon Common following an incident on Thursday evening.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 17:21:25 +0100
Volunteers take on big litter pick at St Helier's open space
Since the first UK lockdown, people have turned to green spaces across the UK in the hopes of some much-needed exercise.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 16:35:34 +0100
Sutton's health chief urges residents to take rapid tests
The Director of Public Health in Sutton is urging people to make use of the rapid covid tests following the restriction ease.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 14:34:01 +0100
Former Tooting Constitutional Club goes on sale for £12mil
A brownfield site on Tooting High Street is set to become a hotel or residential development after being put on the market.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 13:54:50 +0100
Walton's QEII reservoir to be drained, causing road closures
The gigantic QEII reservoir in Walton is set to be drained later this month, bring road closures in the area during the summer, Thames Water have said.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 12:14:00 +0100
'Wow!' — Croydon cancer patients given £40,000 in grants
Over £40,000 was given to cancer patients in Croydon in the form of hardship grants during 2020, Macmillan Cancer Support have said.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 11:23:19 +0100
Surrey dog's 'miracle' recovery from cancer surgery
A Surrey dog facing near-certain amputation amid a battle against cancer has been praised for her 'miracle' recovery from serious surgery.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 10:58:56 +0100
Additional surge testing facilities open in Wandsworth
Additional COVID-19 testing sites have opened across the borough for a two-week surge period.

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 10:50:44 +0100
The Queen's message to the public in wake of Prince Philip's death
A Buckingham Palace spokesperson has delivered a message on behalf of the Queen in response to the outpouring of support.

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”.



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