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Mon, 07 Jun 2021 18:35:54 +0100
Inside the new art gallery making waves in Colliers Wood
A family who moved to South London from Poland 18-years ago have now found their "passion" with a new art gallery they started by accident in Colliers Wood.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 13:45:18 +0100
Emergency services called to 'meth lab' in South Wimbledon
Families were evacuated from their homes after police were called to a 'meth lab' on High Path Estate in South Wimbledon.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 18:57:26 +0100
E-scooter rental trial launches in Richmond
E-scooters are becoming increasingly prevalent on London's streets even though they are technically outlawed in public places in the UK at present.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 17:10:29 +0100
Surge measures due in Kingston as Covid situation worsens
Kingston Council (RBK) are expected to announce surge testing and vaccinations in the borough in the coming days amid the worst coronavirus infection rates in London.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 16:50:06 +0100
People aged over 25 can book Covid-19 vaccine from Tuesday
People over the age of 25 in England will be called forward to get their Covid-19 vaccination from Tuesday, Health Secretary Matt Hancock told MPs.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 15:38:04 +0100
More people hospitalised after 'eating cannabis edibles'
Two more people including a 15-year-old boy were hospitalised yesterday (Sunday, June 6) after allegedly eating cannabis-infused sweets.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 17:01:22 +0100
The best fish and chips in Wandsworth according to readers
Last Friday was national Fish and Chip Day.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 13:35:22 +0100
Have your say on early designs for new Sutton Hospital
The early designs for Sutton's new hospital are in and the public are being asked to give their feedback.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 12:08:21 +0100
St John’s Hill home to London’s best ‘ghost sign’
A hand-painted Battersea relic has been crowned London’s number one ‘ghost sign.’

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Study reveals most 'spoiled' dogs in south London
Dogs, so they say, are man's best friend. But some owners go further than others in expressing their love for our canine companions.

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 12:48:01 +0100
Epsom 'area of concern' as new Covid cases spike
Epsom and Ewell borough has been identified as an "area of concern" for authorities in Surrey amid a surge in new coronavirus infections in recent days.

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 11:25:12 +0100
Man knocked unconscious loses teeth in Tadworth
A man was knocked unconscious and lost several teeth in a violent attack in Tadworth last night (Saturday, June 5).

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Brits to enjoy 'blockbuster' four-day Bank Holiday weekend to celebrate Queen
The Queen is the first British Monarch to celebrate the occasion having acceded to the throne on 6th February 1952.

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 16:21:07 +0100
Man whose heart stopped for 21 minutes thanks London medics
A man whose heart stopped beating for 21 minutes has personally thanked the medical team who helped save his life.

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 14:56:00 +0100
Esher crash leaves motorcyclist injured and in hospital
A car and motorcycle crashed in Esher this morning (Saturday, June 5) injuring the motorcyclist and bringing significant delays to road users in the area.

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
People who have had the Pfizer vaccine issued Indian variant update
The Indian variant is now believed to be dominant in the UK.

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Aldi and Lidl reveal the best bargains available this weekend
We've rounded-up some of the highlights to look out for in Aldi and Lidl.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 16:53:41 +0100
How you can get a free pint at the pub on first day of Euro 2020
Customers across the UK will be able to claim a free pint of Ice Breaker at more than 1,000 participating Greene King pubs nationwide.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 08:41:34 +0100
Firefighters called to blaze at Rosehill flat
Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were called to a flat fire which damaged part of a shop in Rosehill.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 16:14:01 +0100
Rainbow flag raised in Richmond in support of Pride 2021
Today marks the start of Pride, the annual celebration of LGBTQ+ rights.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 15:24:18 +0100
Calls to reopen Richmond police station after crime spike
Calls are intensifying for a new Richmond Police station following a spike in violent crimes in the borough.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 15:06:16 +0100
Motorcyclist taken to hospital after New Malden crash
A motorcyclist was taken to a major trauma centre in the early hours of this morning following a crash in New Malden.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 12:44:47 +0100
Sky pool criticised for favouring elite swimmers
A luxury Battersea swimming pool has been criticising for reserving membership for the elite.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 10:42:52 +0100
Half a million Londoners still furloughed, new data reveals
More than half a million Londoners remain on furlough according to provisional data released today by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 11:01:43 +0100
Park Lane Stables' landlord urged to sell site to charity
Richmond Council leaders and MPs have expressed "disappointment" that Park Lane Stables RDA has been forced to move from their Teddington home.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 09:51:48 +0100
Funeral fundraiser launched for Cheam murder victim
A close friend of murdered Peninah Kabeba, who was stabbed to death at her home in Cheam, have released a picture alongside a fundraising appeal.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 13:40:55 +0100
Matt Hancock issues concerning update on plans to end lockdown on June 21
Mr Hancock said while nothing in the data suggests “we are definitively off track” with the UK Government’s plans to unlock England later this month.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 16:49:40 +0100
Clarion apologise for conditions on Eastfields Estate
Residents have shared the shocking conditions inside of number of properties on a housing estate in Mitcham, South London.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 09:26:45 +0100
Sadiq Khan announces plan for 'retrofit revolution'
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan today announced plans to tackle fuel poverty and the climate emergency by upgrading London’s social homes.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 08:50:01 +0100
Weather: parts of UK to experience ‘near miss’ heatwave
Forecasters say that it is “unlikely” that the UK will have an official heatwave despite temperatures remaining high.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
New adventure Super Centre is coming to Croydon
Interactive football, Laser Quest, a synthetic ice rink and a giant assault course are just some of the activities on offer at a new adventure park opening in Croydon's Centrale Shopping Centre this summer.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 16:41:16 +0100
Woman stabbed to death in Cheam named by police
Police have named the woman who was found stabbed to death at a home in Cheam on Thursday, May 27.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 11:32:13 +0100
Concerns for wildlife after second shooting at Beddington Park
Police have launched an appeal after two more animals were shot dead in Beddington Park over the weekend.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 10:37:03 +0100
Travellers leave Kew Green after threat of legal action
A group of travellers who have resided on Kew Green since Thursday have left the site.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 20:17:00 +0100
South London Tescos targeted by deforestation activists
Climate activists with Greenpeace have targeted Tesco stores in Twickenham in a campaign to highlight the links between the meat industry and global deforestation.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 17:17:27 +0100
Man charged over 'derogatory' Royal Holloway Instagram posts
A man who was arrested after a series of photos taken of women at Royal Holloway University in Egham appeared on Instagram has been charged with various offences.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 13:56:27 +0100
Morden: Thousands raised in fundraiser for Deliveroo driver
THOUSANDS of pounds have been raised to help pay for the funeral of a Deliveroo driver following a crash in Morden.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 13:45:24 +0100
Boris Johnson issues update on plans to end lockdown on June 21
The Prime Minister warned "we’ve got to be so cautious" while infection rates were increasing.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 13:17:39 +0100
War veteran Simon Weston searches for 'Brave Britons'
HERO Simon Weston is calling on people from South West London to nominate people and pets who represent ‘The Best of British’.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 13:10:00 +0100
Business owners welcome customers back in Epsom
Businesses in Epsom are expressing their excitement at welcoming customers back after months of restrictions aimed to curb the spread of Covid-19 are eased.

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 09:05:04 +0100
Swimmers take a dip 35 metres above ground in Battersea
Footage shows swimmers cooling off in a see-through pool 115ft above ground in Battersea, as Britain enjoyed the hottest day of the year so far.

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 07:27:48 +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 09:04:10 +0100
Brits warned over false widow spider bites that could lead to hospitalisation
The species was first discovered in Britain more than 140 years ago, but the numbers have suddenly increased in recent decades.

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.



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