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Thu, 13 May 2021 07:45:11 +0100
Live updates after crash on M1 between Watford and Edgware
Two lanes are closed on the M1.

Thu, 13 May 2021 08:55:30 +0100
Met Police 999 appeal over missing Greenwich schoolboy
Police have released an appeal to help find a missing schoolboy in Greenwich.

Thu, 13 May 2021 08:58:11 +0100
Half-term camp bookings open for Ealing youngsters
CHILDREN in Ealing will have the chance to try a wide range of activities at Camp Beaumont in St Augustine’s Priory in half-term.

Thu, 13 May 2021 08:50:11 +0100
Four jailed after repeated rape of woman in Northolt
FOUR men have been jailed for more than 71 years after being found guilty of raping a woman in Northolt.

Thu, 13 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Upcoming road closures in the Harrow area for roadworks
Motorists using some streets in the Harrow area may face disruption from the end of this month due to temporary closures for roadworks.

Thu, 13 May 2021 07:29:00 +0100
Martin Lewis slams government plans that 'fails to protect millions'
It was hoped a crackdown on online scams would be part of the Online Safety Bill but it was not mentioned in the Queen’s speech.

Thu, 13 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Spain announce new rules for British holidaymakers from next week
The news was shared by Spanish tourism minister Reyes Maroto.

Wed, 12 May 2021 18:12:14 +0100
One hospitalised in 'fight with weapons' in New Cross
A young man was taken to hospital with a knife wound after a fight involving 'groups armed with weapons' broke out on a residential road in New Cross this afternoon.

Wed, 12 May 2021 11:14:00 +0100
Trafalgar Square Euro 2020 fan park confirmed by Sadiq Khan
Football fans will be able to watch all of England’s rescheduled UEFA Euro 2020 games at a fan park in Trafalgar Square, Sadiq Khan has confirmed.

Wed, 12 May 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Who are the new members of the London Assembly?
There will be 12 new members of the London Assembly this term following the conclusion of the GLA elections this weekend.

Wed, 12 May 2021 16:30:43 +0100
Wimbledon High to rename sports hall amid slavery links
A private school in Wimbledon has announced they will rename its sports hall due to its association with a slave plantation owner.

Wed, 12 May 2021 15:26:49 +0100
Prince William pays respect to slain Croydon cop Matt Ratana
The Duke of Cambridge Prince William paid his respects to the slain Croydon police officer Sgt Matt Ratana on a visit to the Metropolitan Police's Croydon Custody Centre today (Wednesday, May 12).

Wed, 12 May 2021 13:39:04 +0100
Man 'broke victim's arm' with baseball bat in south London
Police are searching for a man after he allegedly broke another person's arm with a baseball bat in Richmond.

Wed, 12 May 2021 13:18:24 +0100
Covid-19 vaccine rollout extends to people aged 38 and 39 from tomorrow
It comes just 12 days after people over the age of 40 were told they could book their first Covid vaccine jab.

Wed, 12 May 2021 12:15:53 +0100
Backlash from Wandsworth MPs over voter ID plans
Political figures have warned people will be disenfranchised if ID is required for votes.

Wed, 12 May 2021 11:54:51 +0100
Emergency services called to multi-vehicle crash in Sutton
A MAN was rushed to a major trauma centre after being involved in a multi-vehicle crash in Sutton.

Wed, 12 May 2021 11:28:14 +0100
Merton CIL receive grant to help provide health support
An organisation has received a "massive" donation to tackle poverty, inequality and increase the independence of deaf and disabled people living in Merton.

Wed, 12 May 2021 12:38:38 +0100
NatWest and Wimbledon Times search for top 100 businesses
Wimbledon Times is joining with NatWest in a celebration of business success across the South East.

Wed, 12 May 2021 12:34:59 +0100
NatWest and Wandsworth Times search for top 100 businesses
Wandsworth Times is joining with NatWest in a celebration of business success across the South East.

Wed, 12 May 2021 12:27:26 +0100
NatWest and Richmond and Twickenham Times search for top 100 businesses
Richmond and Twickenham Times is joining with NatWest in a celebration of business success across the South East.

Wed, 12 May 2021 12:12:07 +0100
NatWest and Sutton and Croydon Guardian search for top 100 businesses
THE Sutton and Croydon Guardian is joining with NatWest in a celebration of business success across the South East.

Wed, 12 May 2021 16:42:54 +0100
Outgoing leader's statement on time at Haringey Council helm
The outgoing leader of Haringey Council said it had been the honour of his life to lead the borough and wished his successor well.

Wed, 12 May 2021 15:00:00 +0100
3food4u's FareShare partnership redistributes 30 tonnes of food in Epping Forest
A community project which has provided a lifeline to many people in Epping Forest throughout the pandemic has received a commendation from a national food surplus charity.

Wed, 12 May 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Chelsea FC partner with RAF Museum for new war exhibition
The Royal Air Force Museum and Chelsea Foundation have unveiled new exhibition plans for a Jewish Hidden Heroes project.

Wed, 12 May 2021 14:32:31 +0100
Looking for school lockdown heroes in Ealing, Hillingdon
JACK Petchey’s Lockdown School Hero Award is a new scheme to recognise school staff from Hillingdon, Ealing and beyond, who have gone the extra mile during the pandemic.

Wed, 12 May 2021 13:03:30 +0100
Covid-19 figures in Harrow and Brent before restrictions ease
The number of Covid-19 cases in north-west London remains low as the country prepares for the further relaxing of restrictions.

Wed, 12 May 2021 13:00:28 +0100
Covid rate stays low in Barnet as lockdown easing continues
The coronavirus infection rate remained low in Barnet as the Government gave the go-ahead to a further stage of lockdown easing.

Wed, 12 May 2021 11:20:26 +0100
Decision on Haringey housing vote delayed
A decision to allow a vote on a major regeneration scheme has been delayed following a change in Haringey Labour’s leadership.

Wed, 12 May 2021 11:16:02 +0100
Barnet councillor 'steps back' from Conservative group
A councillor has stepped back from the Barnet Conservatives to deal with a personal matter, according to a statement from the group.

Wed, 12 May 2021 11:14:38 +0100
Trafalgar Square Euro 2020 fan park confirmed by Sadiq Khan
Football fans will be able to watch all of England’s rescheduled UEFA Euro 2020 games at a fan park in Trafalgar Square, Sadiq Khan has confirmed.

Wed, 12 May 2021 11:01:28 +0100
Brent Council hopes to see community-police relationship grow
Councillors hope to see the relationship between communities and the police improve following a “constant point of tension” in recent months.

Wed, 12 May 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Who are the new members of the London Assembly?
There will be 12 new members of the London Assembly this term following the conclusion of the GLA elections this weekend.

Wed, 12 May 2021 10:15:14 +0100
Boy hit by car near Oakwood Underground station
A schoolboy was taken to hospital after he was hit by a car near a station.

Wed, 12 May 2021 09:07:33 +0100
Hillingdon seeks review of Mayor's Master Brewer ruling
A JUDICIAL Review of the Mayor of London’s decision to approve plans for 514 homes on the former Master Brewer site, Hillingdon Circus, is being sought by Hillingdon Council.

Wed, 12 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Epping Forest and Harlow roads to be closed for roadworks
Streets in Chigwell and Harlow are among those set to be temporarily closed over the coming weeks while roadworks take place.

Wed, 12 May 2021 12:00:59 +0100
Local lockdowns could return in England after easing of restrictions on May 17
Boris Johnson said England remains “on track” to see an end to lockdown restrictions completely by June 21.

Wed, 12 May 2021 11:40:50 +0100
eBay and PayPal users warned over new payment rules starting this month
New rules from May 31 will see changes to its payment system and new restrictions on controversial listings. 

Wed, 12 May 2021 07:01:00 +0100
30 UK hotspots for 'crash for cash' scams revealed
Crash for cash is an insurance scam where fraudsters deliberately cause dangerous road collisions, often targeting innocent people.

Wed, 12 May 2021 07:29:00 +0100
How your diet can help tackle stress and anxiety
Ali Todd, a registered dietician at the Functional Gut Clinic, advises sticking to some basic rules to help keep your mind and body happy. 

Tue, 11 May 2021 10:26:09 +0100
Sadiq Khan reveals details of £6 million tourism campaign
Newly re-elected London Mayor Sadiq Khan has revealed details of a £6 million campaign to bring visitors back to London.

Tue, 11 May 2021 13:19:00 +0100
Walk-in Covid vaccination clinic launched in Croydon
A walk-in Covid-19 vaccination centre has been set up by Croydon University Hospital in a bid to keep coronavirus at bay as the borough opens up.

Tue, 11 May 2021 08:06:00 +0100
Stranded minke whale in River Thames put down
A young minke whale that became stranded in the River Thames has been put down.

Tue, 11 May 2021 17:35:44 +0100
Ladywell Children's Centre complex needs unit shut down
Staff at a complex needs nursery service in Lewisham were all made redundant this year after the council shut it down.

Tue, 11 May 2021 09:15:06 +0100
Brit Awards to see live music return at Greenwich's O2 Arena
The Brit Awards will return to London's O2 Arena in Greenwich tonight, the first live music show at the venue in more than a year, with over 2,500 tickets gifted to people working on the front line of the pandemic.

Tue, 11 May 2021 19:13:29 +0100
South London man created fake accounts for criminals
A Lambeth man who previously worked as a bank employee received a suspended jail sentence earlier today (Tuesday, May 11) after he was convicted of involvement in a sophisticated ‘smishing’ scam.

Tue, 11 May 2021 17:40:24 +0100
Grand National winner Bob Champion visits Sutton
Bob Champion who is famously known for his Grand National win just one year after battling cancer, has marked his 40-year journey with a visit to The Royal Marsden in Sutton.

Tue, 11 May 2021 16:18:29 +0100
Police: Rise in pickpockets in Wandsworth
Police have warned about a rise in pickpockets in Wandsworth.

Tue, 11 May 2021 14:14:54 +0100
Holidaymakers can use NHS app as ‘vaccine passport’ from Monday
The app is currently used to book medical appointments or order prescriptions, and is used differently to the Covid-19 app.

Tue, 11 May 2021 11:51:21 +0100
Strawberry Hill Bowls Club welcomes Mayor
A Twickenham bowling club that has reached its 100-year mark celebrated with a charity tournament last weekend.

Tue, 11 May 2021 11:50:37 +0100
Mental Health: Everyone Active speaks out ahead of May 17
GROUP exercise classes are set to return to leisure centres in Sutton from next week.



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