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Epsom Guardian

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 16:21:48 +0100
Urgent warning to parents as teens fake Covid tests thanks to TikTok trend
Videos are uploaded under the search term #fakecovidtest where teenagers can find them with more than 6.5 million views.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 14:57:20 +0100
Football compliment turns into successful SW London startup
"It all started rather jokingly but in reality, it was a term of inclusion, a bolstering compliment - and it really worked," said a group of friends who have since launched a popular clothing line in the heart of southwest London.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 18:29:55 +0100
easyJet partners Boots to offer Covid-19 travel tests for holidaymakers
The new partnership will enable customers to find information and book or order the necessary COVID-19 travel testing services.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 13:44:39 +0100
Hertfordshire Mark Masons donate car to blood bike service
A car that delivers blood transfusions, breast milk for newborn babies and Covid test results around the clock is already making emergency deliveries after a charitable donation.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 14:56:06 +0100
Santander announce 75 branch closures across the UK - the full list
The high street bank has released a full list of branches affected by the closures.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 13:54:31 +0100
The South London News Podcast, S1, E4
On Episode Four of The South London News Podcast, Hosts Monica Charsley and Orlando Jenkinson discuss some of their favourite stories from June.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 10:57:31 +0100
Police arrest man after assault on Epsom Common
A MAN has been arrested after a woman was grabbed and dragged to the ground near the Wells Estate in Epsom.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 13:53:04 +0100
Long delays on M25 after lorry and car crash
Emergency services rushed to the scene of a crash on the M25 this afternoon that brought long delays to road users in the area.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 12:31:56 +0100
Man in hospital after Surbiton stabbing
A man was hospitalised after he was stabbed during a reported burglary in Surbiton yesterday (Tuesday, June 29).

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 16:13:24 +0100
Artworks for Kingston's new Sculpture Trail revealed
The winning entries into a nationwide competition to design the six sculptures that will feature in Kingston's new Sculpture Trail have been unveiled.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 12:24:01 +0100
Covid Delta variant outbreak in Epsom and Ewell
Epsom and Ewell borough currently has the highest infection rate of any local authority in Surrey, new government data has shown.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 10:51:45 +0100
Sunbury teen 'racially abused' and assaulted police
A teenager was arrested in Sunbury after he racially abused and assaulted police officers in the early hours of Saturday (June 26).

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 19:31:36 +0100
First images from inside new-look Wimbledon
The first images from inside Wimbledon's legendary All-England Club have been published as the tournament opened today (Monday, June 28).

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 16:09:18 +0100
Footage from Elephant and Castle shows extent of major fire
Dramatic images and footage have been published online as a fire continues to rage near Elephant and Castle Station this afternoon.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 10:28:17 +0100
Winter lockdown warning as third Covid-19 wave 'definitely under way'
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) shared the bleak warning that a third wave “definitely” underway.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 16:11:55 +0100
Man attempted to abduct Addlestone school girl
A man is being sought by police after attempting to abduct a schoolgirl in Addlestone on Friday (June 25).

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 09:29:25 +0100
Queen approves appointment of Sajid Javid as new health secretary
The Bromsgrove MP previously served as home secretary from 2018 to 2019 - and then as chancellor until February last year.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 11:16:34 +0100
Burnham murder investigation: Second man charged after death of Beau Robinson
A second man has been charged with murder following the death of 35-year-old Beau Robinson in Burnham. 

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Croydon refugee helps Grenfell survivors get uni places
A refugee scholar living in Croydon has reflected on the success of a scheme he set up to help survivors of the Grenfell Tower fire access higher education.

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 17:02:09 +0100
Thousands of anti-lockdown protesters march in central London
Thousands of anti-lockdown protesters are marching through central London this afternoon (June 26) carrying placards and flags.

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 18:22:45 +0100
Man charged over confrontation at East Surrey Hospital
A man has been charged over the storming of East Surrey NHS Hospital in January.

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 12:50:55 +0100
St Helier GMB staff raise concerns over contract transfers
St Helier hospital have denied claims that they have "forgotten about" cleaners, caterers and porters during the coronavirus pandemic.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 19:58:22 +0100
Princess Anne visits Thames Sailing Club in Surbiton
Princess Anne thrilled members of the Thames Sailing Club on Tuesday (June 22) when she paid them a visit on the club's 150th anniversary.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 17:32:59 +0100
Man jailed for life over Reigate cricket bat murder
The man convicted over murdering 87-year-old Rosemary Hill in Reigate last year has been jailed for life.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 16:00:25 +0100
South London boroughs see sharp rise in Covid cases
Several boroughs in south west London have seen sharp increases in the number of new Covid infections confirmed in recent days, the latest data from Public Health England (PHE) has shown.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 11:33:41 +0100
Christmas superfan celebrates 'Junemas' in Surrey this week
A mother from Surrey is set to celebrate Christmas with her family this week, six months after she had originally planned.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 09:11:26 +0100
Surrey man who ran far-right chat groups jailed
A man who posted “toxic” right-wing, racist material online and shared how to make explosives and firearms has been jailed.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 14:17:04 +0100
British foods at extinction risk without action on biodiversity
Brits have been urged to take urgent action in a biodiversity crisis that could wipe out many of our most treasured crops.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 19:17:38 +0100
Appeal as three girls go missing from Elmbridge
There is "increasing concern" among Surrey authorities for three teenage girls who have been reported missing from the Elmbridge area.

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 14:56:15 +0100
Kingston activists target Barclays fossil fuel links
Activists with Extinction Rebellion (XR) in Kingston targeted the Barclays branch in the town centre on Saturday (June 19) to highlight the banks ongoing links to the fossil fuel industry.

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 13:32:53 +0100
Youths 'spat at family' in Thorpe Park
Police are seeking a group of teenage boys who allegedly spat at a family in Thorpe Park earlier this month.

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 16:51:34 +0100
Man 'with weapon' sought by police after Epsom fight
Police are appealing for witnesses after a fight in Epsom town centre led to reports of a man armed with a weapon chasing others through the area.

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 16:37:37 +0100
South London drug drivers named in court
Drug drivers have been caught by police on our roads.

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 15:37:06 +0100
South west London flood alerts amid thunderstorms
Flood alerts have been issued across south west London as the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for the region on Friday (June 18).

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 12:15:38 +0100
Walk-in vaccinations at Kingston Uni against Covid outbreak
Kingston University (KU) will host walk-in Covid-19 vaccinations today (Friday, June 18) amid rising numbers of new infections in the borough.

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 11:35:56 +0100
BECKENHAM: LOCAL BUSINESSWOMAN GOES GLOBAL!
International Women in Business Symposium is a collaboration between local businesswoman Jackie Groundsell, owner of 1230 The Women’s Company and Birds on the Blog, and Sian Murphy (based in Kent) owner of Women in Business Radio Show.

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 16:18:26 +0100
Neonatal pioneer at Kingston Hospital titled MBE
The woman who founded Kingston Hospital's neonatal charity 'Born Too Soon' has been titled MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours list.

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 11:30:00 +0100
Police arrest Stanwell Village stone-thrower suspect
Police are warning people are at risk of serious injury after Stanwell Village was pelted with stones from catapults recently.

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Nature notes: My favourite insect
Thronging streams and lakes now are several species of damselfly, the largest of which is the magnificent banded demoiselle, my favourite insect.

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 08:46:46 +0100
London set for 'sticky' hottest day of 2021 before storms
London is set for one more day of glorious sunshine, with whopping 30C temperatures meaning Wednesday could be the hottest day of the year.

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 13:12:12 +0100
Woman who drove wrong way down M25 while drunk is jailed
A woman who drove the wrong way down the M25 while drunk has been jailed.

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 12:34:18 +0100
Boris Johnson called Hancock 'totally f*****g hopeless', in WhatsApp leak
The Prime Minister’s former aide has blamed Mr Hancock for failings during the Covid response.

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 11:43:23 +0100
Man seriously injured in Headley Court crash
Police are appealing for information after a man was seriously injured in a crash near Headley Court yesterday evening (Tuesday, June 15).

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 09:00:32 +0100
Two more days of sun before London hit by thunderstorms
Londoners have two more days to enjoy the scorching weather until much of the UK is ravaged by thunderstorms.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 16:03:40 +0100
Rubbish litters Epsom Common after illegal rave
Large amounts of litter were left strewn across Epsom Common on Sunday (June 13) in the wake of an illegal rave in the area.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 13:35:08 +0100
Epsom nurse awarded MBE for 'outstanding' work
A top nurse from the Epsom-St Helier NHS Trust has been awarded an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours list.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 18:27:31 +0100
Boris Johnson announces changes to weddings and funerals as lockdown extended
He told a Downing Street press conference that the spread of the Delta variant meant “we have obviously faced a very difficult choice”.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 11:35:14 +0100
London woman who fled war helps define 'refugee'
A London woman who fled the gulf war with her family is helping define the word 'refugee' in a new dictionary released for World Refugee Day this Sunday (June 20).

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:02:14 +0100
Paramedic racially abused and threatened by Walton patient
Two men who were being attended to by a paramedic threatened to kill her and abused her with racist language, police have said.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 13:08:23 +0100
Chertsey woman could lose teeth after late diagnosis
A woman from Ottershaw near Chertsey could lose more than a dozen teeth after she was diagnosed years late with a gum disease.



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