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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 05:00:00 +0100
Listening to loud music while driving could land you a £5,000 fine
New research reveals that the majority of drivers don’t know the rules around playing music while driving.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Lidl and Aldi middle aisles: Best deals available from Sunday, April 25
You'll be able to pick up a bargain from the supermarket chains on Sunday, April 25. 

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 16:23:43 +0100
Man who died near M&S named in Walton murder inquiry
The man who died after reportedly being struck by a car outside Marks and Spencers in Walton Thursday (April 22) has been named by police.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 12:42:52 +0100
Man arrested in Walton mystery tree chopping case
A man has been arrested on suspicion of chopping down dozens of healthy trees with chainsaws in Elmbridge in recent weeks.

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 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 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 17:16:10 +0100
Extinction Rebellion man who occupied Surrey oil rig cleared
A man who occupied the Horse Hill oil rig in Surrey to protest the use of fossil fuels in the face of the climate crisis has been cleared of the charge brought against him.

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 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 15:02:37 +0100
Ex rough sleeper honoured for helping others in Kingston
A formerly homeless man who volunteered to help other rough sleepers has received special recognition from the mayor.

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 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 13:40:36 +0100
Richard Madeley set to replace Piers Morgan on Good Morning Britain
Piers Morgan quit last month after a row over comments he made about Meghan Markle.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 20:42:41 +0100
Walton: Murder arrest after man 'drove car into group'
A man in his 40s has died after reportedly being run over by another man following an altercation this afternoon in Walton.

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 15:45:52 +0100
Emergency services rush serious incident in Walton
An emergency services incident has closed a section of Church Street in Walton as first responders attend to the scene this afternoon (Thursday, April 22).

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 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 11:59:53 +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 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 18:27:16 +0100
Appeal as woman sexually assaulted in Banstead park
Surrey Police are appealing for information after a woman was sexually assaulted in Nork Park, Banstead, last week.

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 14:00:21 +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.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 12:50:32 +0100
Man who attacked woman and policeman in Kingston jailed
A man who assaulted a woman and then attacked a police officer with a metal pole in Kingston has been jailed.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 11:14:45 +0100
Heathrow expansion in doubt following Boris Johnson comments
Plans for the expansion of Heathrow Airport are in doubt following widespread opposition from the Prime Minister and London mayoral candidates.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 10:09:04 +0100
Boris Johnson's lockdown roadmap could be delayed, Covid expert warns
The Prime Minister said he expects the roadmap to go ahead as planned but warned "there will be another wave of Covid" this year.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 13:41:49 +0100
RECAP: Police confirm London Bridge Station safe after scare
Good afternoon and thanks for joining our live blog. We'll be keeping you updated with news of London Bridge Station, which remains closed as a 'suspicious item' was found on board a train.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 13:20:51 +0100
London Bridge station evacuated after suspicious item report
London Bridge station has been evacuated following reports of a suspicious item on a train.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 18:25:27 +0100
Croydon mother's despair during council housing nightmare
A mother of four from Croydon has described her anguish after living for years in cramped emergency accommodation in Croydon only to be asked to move into another council house that she found to be in a state of disrepair.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 17:42:29 +0100
The Sound Lounge makes comeback to Sutton and Merton
The Sound Lounge speaks on nerves, excitement, and preparation after one week of reopening their new venue.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 17:07:00 +0100
South London barbers to test blood pressure in UK first
Barbers in south London are being trained to test the blood pressure of their customers to try and combat undiagnosed high blood pressure.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 11:16:26 +0100
Wimbledon man, 23, jailed for reckless driving on A3
A MAN has been handed an 11 month prison sentence after he crashed into a lorry while driving at speeds of 127mph.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 18:54:03 +0100
Man made 'hundreds' of false documents in Battersea attic
A man has been sentenced after admitting making hundreds of false documents from an attic in Battersea.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 16:44:55 +0100
Men from south London filmed fly-tipping in Epsom
Two men from Sutton and Croydon have been caught and fined after they pleaded guilty to fly-tipping and littering offences in Epsom recently.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 15:58:29 +0100
New Wimbledon Theatre issues coronavirus update
New Wimbledon Theatre has suspended all performances until June.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 14:20:29 +0100
Kingston's Rose Theatre offers 'world-class' mentoring
Kingston's The Rose Theatre are offering budding thespians the chance to receive "world-class" mentoring with seasoned pros during a residency at the theatre.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 13:36:00 +0100
SWR plans to track real-time capacity amid restriction ease
South Western Railway (SWR) customers could soon be able to see how busy train carriages are following an innovative collaboration.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 13:11:06 +0100
South London football fans slam the Super League
Protests demonstrating against the proposed European 'Super League' outside Chelsea Football Club in west London last night (April 20) united fans of various clubs.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 12:45:59 +0100
The Queen's visits to south London remembered
For the first time during her reign, the Queen is marking her birthday without her husband.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 12:23:08 +0100
The Queen's issues statement during time of 'great sadness' on her birthday
It is the first birthday she has celebrated without her husband, Prince Philip, for more than 70 years.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 07:29:54 +0100
Wetherspoon to reopen 44 more pubs next week
Wetherspoon is to open more of its pubs across the country next week as the easing of the lockdown continues, the company has announced.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
New cafe opening in Kingston today creates new jobs
A new cafe opening on Thames Street in Kingston today (Wednesday, April 21) will be owned by a Kingstonian resident and has created 10 new jobs in the town, its backers have said.



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