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Wed, 02 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Teddington boat charity awarded Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
The River Thames Boat Project has been honoured with The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 08:57:27 +0100
Former Bromley police boss says Met 'remains institutionally racist'
A former deputy borough commander for Met Police in Bromley has claimed that institutional racism still exists in the force, and is “worse now” than after the Macpherson Inquiry more than 20 years ago.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 08:36:43 +0100
Croydon medic welcomes body cams to help ambulance workers
A Croydon paramedic says wearing a body camera makes him "feel safer" after he was violently attacked whilst on duty.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 08:29:56 +0100
Mixed reaction to Hammersmith Bridge funding announcement
The row over funding for repairs to Hammersmith Bridge has continued, despite the government offering to pay a third of the cost towards the work in a new announcement.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 08:11:20 +0100
Wandsworth women denies dangerous driving after school crash
A woman has denied dangerous driving after a car hit a group of children outside Beatrix Potter Primary School last year.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 07:47:27 +0100
Sidcup's Newgen FC defeated in National Christian Cup final
Similar to Manchester United a week ago, Bexley team Newgen FC failed to lift the National Christian Cup when they were beaten by St Pauls of Liverpool in a penalty shoot-out on Saturday (May 29).

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 07:27:48 +0100
School days ‘to be extended’ and teachers to get pay rise under new plans
Ministers are considering a £15billion plan to help pupils make up for lost time in classrooms.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Transport union slams 'disgraceful stitch up' TfL funding deal
A leading transport union has threatened London-wide industrial action over the Government’s “disgraceful” new funding package for TfL.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Planned road closures in Epping Forest from Sunday
Several roads across Epping Forest are set to be temporarily closed for roadworks from Sunday.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 06:23:23 +0100
Queen's Award for Southall voluntary group
A SOUTHALL voluntary group has won the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the equivalent of an MBE for individuals.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Harrow Council spends £30,000 rectifying bin rota mistake
Harrow Council had to spend an extra £30,000 after it sent misprinted bin collection schedules to thousands of homes.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 07:31:00 +0100
Downing Street issues update on plans to end lockdown on June 21
Back in February, the Prime Minister announced a four-stage plan to end lockdown restrictions in England with the final stage just three weeks away.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0100
5 tips for treating, soothing and healing your sunburn
Sunseekers flocked to parks and beaches to enjoy the sunny weather across the UK over Bank Holiday weekend.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 16:59:09 +0100
Transport union slams 'disgraceful stitch up' TfL funding deal
A leading transport union has threatened London-wide industrial action over the Government’s “disgraceful” new funding package for TfL.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 12:03:32 +0100
Government agrees new £1 billion funding deal with TfL
The Government has today agreed a new £1.08 billion funding package for TfL that will extend financial support to December 11.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 11:29:11 +0100
Crowds of Londoners enjoy scorching Bank Holiday Monday
Londoners enjoyed the long weekend and recently restored freedoms following the lifting of many lockdown restrictions.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 12:14:30 +0100
Sarah Everard cause of death 'compression of the neck'
A post-mortem examination has given the cause of Sarah Everard's death as compression of the neck, the Metropolitan Police said.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 12:53:50 +0100
Four males arrested at North Greenwich station in police op
Four males have been arrested at a south east London tube station in a police operation targeting knife crime on the transport network.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 19:41:28 +0100
Police name man killed in Merton crash
Police have named the man who died after a crash in Merton on Saturday afternoon (May 29).

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 18:59:22 +0100
New Covid infections rising in Croydon, Reigate and Banstead
At least 80 cases of a highly transmissible strain of Covid-19 first discovered in India were confirmed in Croydon according to data released by Public Health England (PHE) over the weekend.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 17:36:24 +0100
Visitors able to return to Lewisham and Greenwich hospitals
New changes to visiting rules at local south east London hospitals have come into place this week, in line with national guidance.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 15:18:31 +0100
Drowning man, 40, rescued near Radnor Gardens
A drowning man has been rescued from the water in Cross Deep yesterday evening.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 12:57:45 +0100
Battersea, Tooting & Wandsworth libraries offer covid tests
Residents can now pick up a covid test with their book at three libraries in Wandsworth.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 12:24:28 +0100
Bexley Police dispersal order at Barnehurst Golf Course
Police have authorised dispersal powers in the area around Barnehurst Golf Course after a series of anti-social behaviour and criminal damage.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 12:20:15 +0100
Heathrow opens new facility to process passengers from red list countries
Heathrow opens new facility to process passengers from red list countries

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 10:24:44 +0100
TfL agrees '£1.08 billion' bailout extension with Government
Transport for London has reached an agreement with the Government to extend its bailout until December 11.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Road closures in the Enfield area from next week
Roadworks are set to lead to the temporary closure of several roads in and around Enfield over the coming weeks.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Tottenham schoolchildren tackle dog fouling in their area
A poster campaign encouraging owners to they clear up their dog's mess has been created by primary school pupils.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 17:00:28 +0100
Transport union slams 'disgraceful stitch up' TfL funding deal
A leading transport union has threatened London-wide industrial action over the Government’s “disgraceful” new funding package for TfL.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 16:42:49 +0100
Harrow Council renews licensing scheme in Wealdstone ward
A scheme requiring all privately rented homes in parts of Harrow to be licensed will be renewed.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 16:30:00 +0100
Call for Barnet Council to help clear Welsh Harp reservoir
A London Assembly member has called on Barnet Council to help clean up a reservoir and conservation area.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0100
When fire service in Epping Forest was set for heavy cuts
Significant proposed reductions to the fire service in Epping Forest were making our headlines five years ago this week.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Up to 5,000 homes could be built on Enfield green belt site
As many as 5,000 homes could be built on green belt land under plans drawn up by a developer.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 15:02:02 +0100
Enfield police issue update over alleged child abductions
Police have revealed they currently do not believe any child abductions took place in Enfield following reports of two alleged incidents in May.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 12:50:52 +0100
Harrow Council to introduce PSPO in Harrow town centre to tackle ASB
People playing music, distributing leaflets, or feeding animals in Harrow town centre could be fined under new measures to curb anti-social behaviour.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 12:04:27 +0100
Government agrees new £1 billion funding deal with TfL
The Government has today agreed a new £1.08 billion funding package for TfL that will extend financial support to December 11.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 11:59:20 +0100
Shock for Acton family as snake turns up in their garden
A SNAKE found in the back garden of a home in East Acton Lane has been rescued by the RSPCA and an appeal launched to find its owner.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 09:59:45 +0100
Teenager dies after stabbing in Montrose Park
A teenager has died after he was found stabbed in a park.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 09:54:24 +0100
Teenager dies after stabbing in Montrose Park
A teenager has died after he was found stabbed in a park.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 12:23:45 +0100
School days ‘to be extended’ and teachers to get pay rise under new plans
Ministers are considering a £15billion plan to help pupils make up for lost time in classrooms.

Mon, 31 May 2021 18:02:33 +0100
Bromley South station sealed off after staff member 'attacked'
Bromley South station was cordoned off this afternoon after a rail worker was reportedly attacked.

Mon, 31 May 2021 16:50:51 +0100
Twickenham Stadium hosts major vaccination drive
Twickenham Stadium has hosted a major vaccination drive today, with up to 15,000 first dose jabs being made available to those living in the area.

Mon, 31 May 2021 16:11:35 +0100
Catford Bridge: Two in hospital after car flips during crash
A woman and young child were taken to hospital this afternoon after their car flipped over during a collision on Catford Bridge.

Mon, 31 May 2021 13:54:42 +0100
Police appeal to find woman missing from Bexleyheath area
Police have issued an appeal for the public's help in finding a woman missing from the Bexleyheath area for nearly a week.

Mon, 31 May 2021 13:05:12 +0100
56-year-old man charged over murder of woman in Cheam
A man has been charged with murder after a 42-year-old woman was fatally stabbed in Cheam last week.

Mon, 31 May 2021 10:29:15 +0100
Family slam Covid hotel quarantine after 'worst experience'
A family returning to the UK have said staying in a quarantine hotel was their “worst ever experience” after a mother and baby were left needing hospital treatment.

Mon, 31 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100
The South London News Podcast, S1, E3: Covid-19
In the third episode of the south London news podcast, hosts Monica Charsley and Orlando Jenkinson discuss the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on communities and businesses in south London.

Mon, 31 May 2021 11:53:16 +0100
Gaia: Popular art exhibition returns to Greenwich
A popular art exhibition, which aims to instil the same feeling astronauts get when they see the Earth from space, has returned to Greenwich.

Mon, 31 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Team pictures from sports club in Epping Forest, East London and Essex
Sports clubs provide an opportunity for children and young people to learn skills that will help them in school and their future careers and personal lives.

Mon, 31 May 2021 11:05:00 +0100
Cricklewood Millennium Green is looking for helpers
A community green run by volunteers is calling out for help to maintain the "peaceful space".



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