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Sat, 15 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Changes to your state pension have been announced for January 2022
The changes will come into effect from January 1, 2022 and will affect whether a person qualifies for state pension or not.

Sat, 15 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Parents warned of nationwide baby milk shortage
Ready-made Cow & Gate and Aptamil formula milk are both in short supply due to “an issue with an ingredient used to prevent foaming”.

Fri, 14 May 2021 13:37:00 +0100
South Cheam man reacts to letter criticising his BLM sign
A South Cheam man has spoken of his shock after receiving an anonymous letter from a neighbour, saying a Black Lives Matter sign in his window “didn’t reflect well on the area".

Fri, 14 May 2021 14:12:48 +0100
Two more arrests in Putney stabbing murder investigation
Two more people have been arrested as police continue their investigation into the fatal stabbing of 24-year-old Abdirizak Hassan in Putney.

Fri, 14 May 2021 17:54:42 +0100
Boris Johnson warns Indian variant of Covid-19 could delay lockdown roadmap
The message came as Boris Johnson led a Downing Street press conference alongside England's chief medical officer professor Chris Whitty.

Fri, 14 May 2021 16:35:22 +0100
Elmbridge, Epsom in top five most prosperous places to live
Elmbridge and Epsom and Ewell have both been named in the top five of comprehensive list charting the most and least 'prosperous' boroughs to live in across the entire UK.

Fri, 14 May 2021 12:40:22 +0100
Putney woman's relief after "dreadful" wait for UK visa
A Putney woman has spoken of her relief after getting her marriage visa approved – but only following a difficult 16 week wait.

Fri, 14 May 2021 09:17:11 +0100
TfL to double capacity on London buses as lockdown eases
Bus capacity is set to double on board London buses as TfL prepares for an influx of returning passengers in line with the latest easing of lockdown next week.

Fri, 14 May 2021 19:16:46 +0100
South west London passes one million mark for Covid jabs
Over one million doses of a coronavirus vaccine have been administered in south west London boroughs, NHS authorities in the region announced today (Friday, July 14).

Fri, 14 May 2021 18:49:23 +0100
Sutton man who raped and threatened to kill woman jailed
A man who raped and threatened to kill a woman during a "brutal" attack in Carshalton last summer has been jailed.

Fri, 14 May 2021 17:18:48 +0100
South West London seal remembered in tribute book
The adventures of South West London’s favourite seal will be remembered in a book due to come out in June.

Fri, 14 May 2021 14:49:01 +0100
Brixton’s Market Row Botanical Rum wins international award
An independent micro distillery has been internationally recognised - only seven months after launching.

Fri, 14 May 2021 13:18:08 +0100
Man stabbed, taken to hospital after 'fight' in Hackbridge
A man was stabbed and taken to hospital after a reported fight in Hackbridge on Wednesday night (May 12).

Fri, 14 May 2021 11:34:12 +0100
Covid-19 Indian variant hotspots in the UK revealed
The Prime Minister has said there is "increasing concern" about the variant.

Fri, 14 May 2021 08:03:41 +0100
South London neighbour surprises family with Eid gift
A south London woman has said a gift from her neighbour to celebrate Eid has restored her "faith in humanity".

Thu, 13 May 2021 08:50:03 +0100
TfL: More London bus strikes announced over 'remote sign on'
Five more days of bus strikes have been announced in London with unions angry at bus operator Metroline over its controversial 'remote sign-on' policy.

Thu, 13 May 2021 09:57:07 +0100
Crossrail begins running trial trains through London
London's £19bn Crossrail project has begun running test trains through the centre of the capital as plans ramp up ahead of next year's opening..

Thu, 13 May 2021 20:33:00 +0100
Interview with Robin Hutchinson of Tolworth Community Brain
Perhaps one of the least-anticipated and most remarkable impacts of coronavirus has been the resurgence of a communal spirit at the macro and micro level in the UK.

Thu, 13 May 2021 19:18:47 +0100
RNLI View From the Thames: Minke Whale rescue
Teddington RNLI were tasked this week to help in the rescue of the ‘Juvenile Minke Whale’.

Thu, 13 May 2021 19:00:44 +0100
Unemployment in Kingston increased almost threefold in 2020
Unemployment almost tripled in Kingston in the year ending November 2020 according to new data released by Kingston Council (RBK) today (Thursday, May 13).

Thu, 13 May 2021 14:59:37 +0100
South-west London police called begging 'organised crime'
Police in New Malden have come under fire after alleging that people begging in the street were involved in organised crime.

Thu, 13 May 2021 13:15:13 +0100
South London man charged with attacking cop in botched heist
A south London man has been charged with assault and burglary after a robbery attempt on Felix Road in Walton went awry.

Thu, 13 May 2021 12:58:00 +0100
Former homeless man writes touching letter to Wimbledon Village
A homeless man has thanked residents for helping him return to his "former life" in an emotional letter that can be found on a wall in Wimbledon Village.

Thu, 13 May 2021 11:19:52 +0100
The 99 south London areas where Lidl wants to open new shops
Lidl has revealed nearly 100 sites where it plans to open new supermarkets across south London.

Thu, 13 May 2021 10:09:53 +0100
Madeleine McCann police find 'dramatic' new evidence
In the week Madeleine turns 18, police are reportedly looking at “dramatic evidence”.

Wed, 12 May 2021 17:36:19 +0100
New escape room to open in Kingston on Monday, May 17
They were all the rage before Covid-19 hit, and were forced like many of us to go virtual during lockdown.

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 12:41:37 +0100
Paedophile from West Molesey jailed for five years
A paedophile from West Molesey whose behaviour was described as "appalling" has been sentenced to jail.

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 12:18:47 +0100
NatWest and Surrey Comet search for top 100 businesses
Surrey Comet 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.

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 20:05:26 +0100
Egham woman recovers after misdiagnosed brain tumour
A woman from Egham spent lockdown receiving radiotherapy for a brain tumour that was previously misdiagnosed as something far less serious.

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 18:16:00 +0100
Boundary changes to reduce councillors in Epsom and Ewell
The number of councillors representing people in Epsom and Ewell is set to be reduced due to a commission looking into boundary changes across the country.

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 17:03:08 +0100
Evidence of suspected Fred West victim Mary Bastholm discovered by police
Mary was reported missing on January 6 1968 and has never been found.

Tue, 11 May 2021 16:55:14 +0100
Man treated for Lyme disease in Epsom speaks out on impact
A man receiving treatment for Lyme disease in Epsom and Ewell is helping lead a transatlantic campaign to raise awareness about its debilitating impact.

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.



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