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Mon, 17 May 2021 08:50:55 +0100
SW London NHS hits major milestone in vaccine programme
More than one million Covid-19 vaccinations have now been given in south west London, figures reveal.

Mon, 17 May 2021 08:27:35 +0100
Croydon tram crash inquest opens today
Families of the Croydon tram crash victims are set to relive the "nightmare" as the inquest into the deaths opens today ( May 17 ).

Mon, 17 May 2021 08:10:00 +0100
Three teenagers charged in Putney murder investigation
THREE teenagers have been charged with the murder of Abdirizak Hassan.

Mon, 17 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
The minimum floorspace required for new housing developments
New homes built through Permitted Development (PD) rights must meet the Government's new space standard introduced on April 6, 2021. A recent planning appeal shows the necessity for the new standards.

Sun, 16 May 2021 17:47:35 +0100
Top 10 pubs in Bromley according to TripAdvisor reviews
Are you looking for a pub to visit as restrictions continue to ease? If so, this may help you.

Sun, 16 May 2021 15:23:16 +0100
Police welcomes puppies in memory of sergeant Matt Ratana
The Metropolitan Police has welcomed seven newborn puppies in memory of a police officer killed in the line of duty in Croydon.

Sun, 16 May 2021 12:54:00 +0100
Police ramp up patrols following 'disorder' in Croydon
Police have been granted extra patrols in Croydon after being called out to "aggressive" party-goers and a knife-wielding man on the early hours of Sunday morning.

Sun, 16 May 2021 11:59:15 +0100
London: Teens that have gone missing in the last 6 months
Fourteen young people are still missing from in and around South London after being reported missing in the past six months, according to the charity Missing People.

Sun, 16 May 2021 10:12:15 +0100
Man fighting for his life after stabbing in Tooting restaurant
A man has been left fighting for his life after he was stabbed at a restaurant in Tooting on Friday ( May 14).

Sun, 16 May 2021 05:01:00 +0100
The shopping rules that will change in England from Monday
Here’s what a trip for a spot of retail therapy in England might look like from 17 May.

Sun, 16 May 2021 19:38:36 +0100
Four arrested after ‘f*** the Jews’ yells heard in Finchley Road
Four people have been arrested after a convoy of cars draped in Palestinian flags were seen with yells of "f*** the Jews' through north London today.

Sun, 16 May 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Memories of my first trip to Hollywood
This week our stroll down Memory Lane is somewhat longer than usual, so here we go. In fact we are travelling 6,000 miles to remember my first trip to Hollywood some 33 years ago but I still remember well. As a lifelong film fan, Tinseltown is the Me...

Sun, 16 May 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Green jobs can replace those lost in pandemic in East London
It is a sobering thought that the dip in carbon dioxide emissions over the past 12 months, falling up to 17 per cent due to the pandemic, meant the world was back to 2006 levels for the year.

Sun, 16 May 2021 15:45:25 +0100
Pro-Palestine protesters yell 'f*** Jews' in Finchley Road
Around six cars were seen driving together, with one man yelling “f*** the Jews, rape their daughters’.

Sun, 16 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Compare pictures showing how Loughton has changed in 120 years
The wonderful postcard above from c1900 shows Old Station Road near the junction of Loughton High Road with two men in the foreground posing at the camera.

Sun, 16 May 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Playground a priority for Leighton councillor following elections
I am writing to say thank you to the many residents (1,069) who felt able to give me one of their four town council votes in the Loughton Roding Ward last Thursday in the local elections.

Sun, 16 May 2021 08:00:00 +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”.

Sun, 16 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Matt Lucas confirms Channel 4's Great British Bake Off will be back 'very soon'
Matt also confirmed he will be working with Little Britain and Come Fly With Me co-star David Walliams again soon.

Sat, 15 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Full list of independent bars and pubs reopening in Bexley
Fancy enjoying a pint with friends, celebrating the reopening of pubs and supporting local businesses at the same time? This list might help you do so.

Sat, 15 May 2021 17:34:39 +0100
Teenagers charged over Putney murder
Two teenagers have been charged over the murder of 24-year-old Abdirizak Hassan.

Sat, 15 May 2021 13:03:33 +0100
Police announce dispersal order for Greenwich
Police have granted a dispersal order for areas within Greenwich following reports of anti-social behaviour on Friday night.

Sat, 15 May 2021 12:32:21 +0100
Merton TV proves recycling is being incinerated in Beddington
Most of the recycling from public bins across Merton is being ‘set alight’ at the Beddington Incinerator.

Sat, 15 May 2021 11:57:38 +0100
Bromley Debenhams to shut today following coronavirus crisis
Debenhams in Bromley is to shut its doors for the final time alongside its remaining stores as the chain's 243-year history ends.

Sat, 15 May 2021 10:40:28 +0100
Richmond Police issue dispersal order for entire weekend
Police have issued a dispersal order for the entire weekend after reports of hundreds of youths gathering in Richmond.

Sat, 15 May 2021 10:16:28 +0100
Robber jailed after stabbing shopkeeper in Colliers Wood
A MAN who stabbed a shopkeeper after trying to steal money from a newsagents in Colliers Wood has been jailed for 10 years.

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 15:00:00 +0100
London Euston station’s platform ramp revamp revealed
Computer images have been released showing how access to some of London Euston station’s busiest platforms will look after an £8m investment.

Sat, 15 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
An occasional East London fairground pictured 90 years ago
The view above is of Old Church Road at the junction of Hall Lane in Chingford c1930.

Sat, 15 May 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Epping Forest motorists will pay 'huge price' for London Mayor's re-election
Epping Forest motorists will pay a huge price after the re-election of Sadiq Khan as London Mayor.

Sat, 15 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
7 clothing items that could land you a £5,000 fine and a driving ban
If the incident goes to court, the penalty could go up to a £5,000 fine, nine penalty points and even a driving ban.

Sat, 15 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Aldi and Lidl reveal the biggest bargains coming to store this weekend
We've rounded-up some of the highlights to look out for in each supermarket.

Fri, 14 May 2021 15:30:00 +0100
Sadiq Khan to push ahead with ULEZ expansion in October
Sadiq Khan has announced plans to push ahead with the planned expansion of the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) later this year.

Fri, 14 May 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Opposition "coalition" sees Labour miss out on key Assembly posts
Labour will not have any members sit as chairs or vice chairs of any of the London Assembly’s scrutiny committees following this morning’s annual meeting.

Fri, 14 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Where does London rank on the UK Prosperity Index?
London contains some of the least prosperous local authorities in the UK, according to a new report.

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 15:11:09 +0100
Galliard Homes: Concerns about Leegate Shopping Centre plans
Local groups have raised significant concerns about the height of buildings proposed in redevelopment plans for Leegate Shopping Centre.

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 11:06:40 +0100
Consultation for future of Bexley's Children Centres opens
A consultation into the future of Bexley's Children's Centres has been launched, with opinions sought on a new model for controversial cuts to the services.

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 17:42:51 +0100
Woman left 'petrified' after attempted abduction in Sidcup
A mum and daughter have slammed the Met Police for their initial response to a “nightmare” attempted abduction in Sidcup this week.

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".

Fri, 14 May 2021 18:30:00 +0100
Why car parking charges are necessary in Epping Forest
The chairman of the City of London Corporation’s Epping Forest and Commons Committee discusses why it is necessary to introduce car parking charges in the forest in his latest Guardian column.



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