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Sat, 24 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Report reveals impact of Covid-19 on London poverty
A new report has revealed the extent to which the Covid-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted Londoners.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Property developer speaks on future plans for Centre Court
Centre Court has been acquired by a property and development group with the hopes to bring more life to the shopping centre.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Kingston and Richmond grass verges to be cut less often
The grass on roadsides in Richmond and Kingston will be cut less often in a bid to improve biodiversity the council says.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
The 18th Century Epping Forest pub pulled down in 1975
Pictured above is The Owl pub at Lippitts Hill around 1905.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Report reveals impact of Covid-19 on London poverty
A new report has revealed the extent to which the Covid-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted Londoners.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Meet the candidates running for election in Edgware, Barnet
Voters will go to the polls in Edgware next month to elect a new ward councillor.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Brent Council to discuss major Wembley and Alperton schemes
Plans for more than 1,000 homes across two major developments will be discussed by councillors next week.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 13:02:25 +0100
Extinction Rebellion leader steals show at mayoral hustings
An Extinction Rebellion leader seized attention at a London mayoral hustings before storming out, complaining that “soundbites lead to mass death”.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 09:01:33 +0100
London man charged with murder in Tomasz Waga death probe
DETECTIVES investigating the death of Tomasz Waga in Cardiff on January 28 have charged a third man in connection with his alleged murder.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 17:03:09 +0100
Police appeal after man left in critical condition
A MAN has been left fighting for his life after a suspected 'hit and run' in Morden on Thursday ( April 22).

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 12:24:10 +0100
Diners shocked after car burst into flames in Eden Park
Diners enjoying a meal outside restaurants in Eden Park were disrupted by an ugly looking car fire.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 13:01:40 +0100
Police called to crowds, crash and fireworks at Valley Park
PICTURES show police breaking up large crowds at Valley Park Retail Centre on Thursday.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 11:59:08 +0100
Lidl starts building new store on Sutton High Street
Construction is underway for a new Lidl set for Sutton High Street, following permission granted by Sutton Council.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 10:29:53 +0100
Met Police: Man found dead inside car in Eltham
A man in his 50s has died in Eltham after being found unresponsive inside his car.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 19:57:34 +0100
Concern for Croydon man missing since Tuesday
Authorities are appealing for help in their search for a man missing for his Croydon home.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 18:56:10 +0100
London: Murder probe after 14-year-old fatally stabbed
A murder investigation has been launched after a 14-year-old boy was fatally stabbed in east London this afternoon (Friday, April 23).

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 15:56:43 +0100
'The Chelsea Detective’ film crews spotted near Clapham Common
TV bosses of a new BBC crime drama have chosen leafy Clapham as one of their set locations.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 15:50:18 +0100
Merton Police appeal to find missing 19-year-old man
Police are appealing to the public to help find a missing 19-year-old from Mitcham.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 15:36:07 +0100
Sydenham Hill Estate: Friends of Mais House thank public
Campaigners hoping to overturn an approved housing development they say will be detrimental to their estate have thanked the public for their support as their day in court approaches.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 17:18:28 +0100
NHS waiting list hits record number at Epsom-St Helier
More than 800 people had been waiting a year or more for routine treatments at Epsom and St Helier hospitals in February after record backlogs during the coronavirus outbreak.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 14:39:49 +0100
Barnes Film Festival returns in June at Olympic Studios
Barnes’ annual film festival is back with a bang from June 17-23.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 14:16:00 +0100
Lewisham man shared video of boy being raped online
A Lewisham paedophile has been jailed for two and a half years after sharing pre-recorded footage showing child sex abuse in online chatrooms.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 14:03:21 +0100
Lewisham Shopping Centre : Pop-up Covid vaccine clinic open
Residents over 50 can book a Covid-19 vaccine at a pop-up vaccination clinic in Lewisham Shopping Centre on Friday and Saturday (April 23 and 24).

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 12:32:46 +0100
Schoolboy, 13, missing after falling into River Thames
A schoolboy is missing after falling from Tower Bridge into the River Thames.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 12:04:00 +0100
Bronze ostrich from Twickenham sold for £1.8mil at auction
A sculpture of an ostrich which once belonged to Horace Walpole in Twickenham has sold at auction for more than £1.8 million.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 11:42:42 +0100
Spanish plume: London faces 'mini-heatwave' at Bank Holiday
This week has already seen highs of 17C recorded across the country, and it seems as though the sun is here to stay.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Data reveals the most popular shop in Merton amid roadmap
Merton shoppers welcomed the return of non-essential shops last week with a spending spree, figures suggest.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 17:54:36 +0100
Hillingdon top two borough for primary school acceptance
Hillingdon had London’s second highest percentage of children offered their first-choice primary school on 16th April, 93.7%.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 15:03:51 +0100
Harrow Council extends school streets Streetspace scheme
Experimental traffic safety measures near some Harrow schools could continue for at least another six months as environmental activists called for them to act as a springboard for other projects.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 14:25:39 +0100
Drill rapper jailed for life over stab murder in Hendon
A drill rapper has been locked up for life for the murder of a new father after falsely trying to pass off incriminating DNA evidence as his twin brother’s.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 13:03:51 +0100
Extinction Rebellion leader steals show at mayoral hustings
An Extinction Rebellion leader seized attention at a London mayoral hustings before storming out, complaining that “soundbites lead to mass death”.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 12:20:33 +0100
Archive on Enfield’s history to move to Civic Centre
A local studies archive containing information on Enfield’s history will be moved into the same building as the council’s head offices.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 11:31:43 +0100
Harrow Council TARSAP votes to scrap cycle lanes and LTNs
Contentious road closures and pop-up cycle lanes in Harrow have moved a step closer to being removed.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Fraudsters fleece Hertfordshire victims during pandemic
Fraudsters have fleeced nearly £27 million from people living in Hertfordshire during the coronavirus pandemic – with most victims stung in online shopping scams.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 11:37:16 +0100
Netflix step up crack down on users sharing account password
Users first noticed the new restrictions last month when some users reported being met with a warning on screen.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 12:24:56 +0100
Shaun Bailey accuses Sadiq Khan of '£4.68 billion tax grab'
Shaun Bailey has accused Sadiq Khan of a “£4.68 billion tax grab” as he today outlined his own plans to cut costs for Londoners if elected on May 6.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 18:01:00 +0100
Merton woman describes horror dog attack at Morden Hall Park
A woman has described the shocking moment her Border Collie was "shaken like a rag doll " in a horrific attack at Morden Hall Park.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 16:43:40 +0100
Ella Kissi-Debrah: Lewisham death prompts air quality calls
The Government has been urged to implement the World Health Organisation's air quality targets following the "shocking" death of Ella Kissi-Debrah in Lewisham.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 15:31:00 +0100
Stephen Lawrence's parents speak of son's legacy 28 years on
The legacy of murdered black teenager Stephen Lawrence is one of hope and that change is both much needed and possible, his parents have said.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 16:18:37 +0100
The cheapest vs the most expensive home for sale on Zoopla
EVER wanted to have a look inside the most expensive and cheapest home for sale in Sutton?

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 14:35:00 +0100
Great shots of Lyrid meteor shower captured over Orpington
Some wonderful shots have been taken of the Lyrid meteor shower over south east London in the early hours of this morning.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 12:53:25 +0100
Sex between undercover Met officers and public not uncommon
Sexual activity between undercover Met Police officers and members of the public who did not know their true identities was "not uncommon" from the mid-1970s, a public inquiry has heard.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 12:52:32 +0100
Free fitness classes to return to Sutton this week
A series of fitness and wellness classes will resume free of charge for key workers this week.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 11:48:00 +0100
Greenwich's O2 Arena to host 4,000 crowd for Brit Awards
Greenwich is set to host an audience of 4,000 for the Brit Awards next month as part of the Government's live events pilot scheme, organisers have announced.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 11:59:53 +0100
Sutton named in top 10 UK areas for strongest economy
Sutton ranks sixth for the area with the strongest economy, according to a recent survey.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 09:50:00 +0100
Levi Ernest-Morrison: Teen arrested over Sydenham murder
An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a 17-year-old boy who was stabbed to death in south-east London earlier this month.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 19:40:04 +0100
London Design Museum 'supermarket' turns essentials into art
London Design Museum has opened a fully-stocked supermarket featuring essential goods with packaging designed by a host of top emerging artists.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 17:03:52 +0100
Video tells story of Croydon hospital staff through pandemic
A new video tells the incredible stories of staff working at Croydon University Hospital over the past year.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 14:27:39 +0100
Bromley firefighters remember victims of deadly WW2 bombing
Firefighters in Bromley gathered for a memorial ceremony this week to remember the service of 34 Fire Brigade staff who were killed in the largest single loss of fire brigade staff in English history.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 14:00:21 +0100
Ex-south London cop tried to entice underage girl to sex act
A former Met Police officer who served in south London has pleaded guilty to several crimes related to sexual activity involving an underage girl.



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