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Thu, 10 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100How these Sutton residents are supporting NSPCC
TWO residents from Sutton will be supporting NSPCC in line with Childhood Day.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 13:21:13 +0100Surge testing underway in Kingston against Delta variant
Surge testing has been launched in Kingston today (Wednesday, June 9) to combat an outbreak of Covid-19 infections linked to the highly infectious Delta variant of the virus.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 17:12:53 +0100Wimbledon: Co-op confirm uncovered mosaic will be restored
A historic mosaic, which was uncovered during a shop re-fit, will be restored to former glory Co-op has confirmed.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 16:56:08 +0100Khan could make TfL service cuts to meet £900m savings
Sadiq Khan has said that Transport for London may be forced to make major cuts to bus and tube services as they try to fill a gaping £900 million hole left from Covid-19.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 15:58:31 +0100Sutton residents share experiences for Carers Week
Carers in Sutton are sharing their experiences in line with National Carers Week.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 13:23:49 +0100Sutton dad continues 'tough' challenge for Rett Syndrome
A father from Sutton has less than 40-days left of his 500-day run for Rett Syndrome.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 19:36:03 +0100How to safely see partial solar eclipse in south London
A rare partial solar eclipse will be visible across south London on Thursday morning (June 10).
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 17:51:08 +0100Surrey dog abuser banned from keeping them
A man found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to a dog he was looking after has been banned from keeping dogs for five years.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 17:23:29 +0100UK Covid-19 infection rate jumps by 74 per cent in one week
The leap is the highest jump in daily infection rates since February.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 17:24:36 +0100Survey reveals extent of Covid-19 mental health impact
An NHS survey has revealed the toll the Covid-19 has taken on south Londoners’ mental health.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 16:11:43 +0100Croydon reservist awarded medal after 10 years' service
An army reservist from Croydon has been awarded a royal volunteering medal after 10 years of service in the army's Volunteer Reserve.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 11:23:37 +0100Veolia unveils £60,000 sustainability funding scheme
A resource company has launched a new community funding scheme to support the environment and non-profitable charities across Croydon, Kingston, Merton and Sutton.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 10:50:02 +0100Rogue landlord fined over failings in Mitcham
A rogue landlord has been forced to pay over £16,000 after a court found she had been renting out an unauthorised and unsafe House in Multiple Occupation ( HMO), following a Merton Council investigation.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 10:14:59 +0100Brits warned of government ban on popular household items by September
Retailers will now no longer be able to sell most remaining halogen bulbs, such as kitchen spotlights, from September 2021.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 10:03:59 +0100Sarah Everard: Couzens pleads guilty to kidnap and rape
Met police constable Wayne Couzens has pleaded guilty to the kidnap and rape of Sarah Everard at the Old Bailey, according to reports.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 16:35:15 +0100Morden gym replaces former Hamseys site after 12-month delay
A NEW gym has opened in the heart of Morden - following 12 months after it was originally planned to launch.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 13:08:36 +0100People speak on 'relief' as over 25s invited for vaccine
Hundreds of people queued for "miles" outside the New Horizon Centre after it was announced that the coronavirus vaccine rollout has been extended to over 25s.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 17:19:10 +0100Portugal: South Londoners hit out at quarantine 'madness'
A number of Britons have vented their frustration at having to quarantine at home after arriving back in the UK from Portugal.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 17:11:11 +0100Firefighters called to blaze at Wimbledon home
Firefighters are currently battling a house fire in Wimbledon, London Fire Brigade (LFB) have said.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 13:01:14 +0100Emily Davison statue unveiled in Epsom
A statue of the suffragette martyr Emily Davison has been unveiled in Epsom town centre after years of campaigning.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 10:35:14 +0100Police seize firearms at home in Sutton
POLICE were pictured outside a home near Sutton Town Centre after they seized multiple firearms on Monday.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 19:58:41 +0100New Covid cases rising sharply in Wandsworth
New coronavirus infections leapt up in Wandsworth according to the latest batch of data published by Public Health England (PHE).
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 16:10:27 +0100Dog saves man from drowning in Surrey
A dog has been credited with saving the life of a man who was trapped in a lake near Redhill over the weekend.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 13:37:35 +0100Bailiffs called on woman, 91, after meter reading mistake
A 91-year-old woman was threatened with bailiffs after an error was made in her gas meter reading.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 11:34:24 +0100BBC, Amazon, Gov.uk among websites affected by global internet outage
BBC news, the New York Times and The Guardian also seem to be affected by the connection issues.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 10:23:15 +0100Appeal for missing Wandsworth teenager
Police have put out an appeal to find missing teenager Holly Gaughan.
Mon, 07 Jun 2021 18:35:54 +0100Inside 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 +0100Emergency 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 +0100E-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 +0100Surge 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 +0100People 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 +0100More 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 +0100The best fish and chips in Wandsworth according to readers
Last Friday was national Fish and Chip Day.
Mon, 07 Jun 2021 13:35:22 +0100Have 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 +0100St 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 +0100Study 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 +0100Epsom '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 +0100Man 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 +0100Brits 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 +0100Man 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 +0100Esher 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 +0100People 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 +0100Aldi 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 +0100How 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 +0100Firefighters 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 +0100Rainbow 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 +0100Calls 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 +0100Motorcyclist 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 +0100Sky 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 +0100Half 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).