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Fri, 16 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Impact of asbestos-related cancer in Richmond revealed
Asbestos-related cancer has claimed the lives of more than 100 people in Richmond over almost four decades.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
RSPCA dog spends 17 months in care looking for new home
The RSPCA is still looking to find a home for Bella the beagle and lurcher cross who has waited 17 months in kennels to find a new home.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Nearly two-thirds of people in Richmond fully vaccinated against Covid
Nearly two-thirds of people in Richmond have received two doses of a Covid-19 vaccine.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Londoners say asthma is triggered by toxic air pollution
More than 300,000 Londoners have said that their asthma is triggered by toxic air pollution.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Face mask rules in supermarkets ahead of ‘Freedom Day'
Supermarkets in the country have introduced their own guidelines about face coverings- here are all the updates we have from them so far.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Met Police reveal London's most wanted people
These are the most wanted men in London according to the Met Police.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 14:38:59 +0100
The London clinics where you can get a walk-in Covid vaccine
Health trusts in South London are urging adults to get vaccinated at walk-in centres as Covid-19 cases in the capital continue to rise.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Map shows cases of deadly disease Alabama Rot in Richmond
An online map has indicated the places in and around Richmond that have had cases of Alabama Rot.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Racial hate crime reports increase in London
Racial hate crime increased in London in the four years before the Covid pandemic.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 16:07:15 +0100
Hammersmith Bridge reopens to pedestrians and cyclists
The Hammersmith Bridge will reopen to cyclists, pedestrians and river traffic from 9am on Saturday.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Dog website Yappy.com offers £24k to be Chief Puppy Officer
The dream job does exist – get paid £24,000 a year to pamper and play with dogs.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 12:34:41 +0100
South London mum searches for hero who saved son's life
A mum who struggled to carry her "deteriorating" son to hospital, is searching for the "guardian angel" who sprinted her child to an emergency department in London.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 17:00:00 +0100
It’s now illegal to have these weapons in your home
As of yesterday (14 July), it is now illegal to own knuckledusters, zombie knives, death star knives and other dangerous weapons.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 16:34:21 +0100
New coronavirus cases diagnosed in Richmond
The number of recorded coronavirus cases in Richmond increased by 96 in the last 24 hours.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 16:39:08 +0100
Met Office give day-by-day forecast for London heatwave
Despite scenes of flash flooding across parts of London, a hot summer could be just around the corner.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 13:15:42 +0100
Petition launched to ban racists from football in the UK
The petition comes after Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka and Jadon Sancho faced abuse on social media after the Euro 2020 final.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 11:52:37 +0100
Siblings capture moment they were struck by lightning in London
Three siblings were struck by lightning in London on Monday and captured the scene in a mind-blowing selfie photo.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
More than 900 London buildings could have fire safety defects
The scale of London’s building safety crisis has been laid bare.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Met Office: London temperatures to hit 29C during heatwave
The Met Office said a heatwave will take place in London in the coming days.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Freedom Day: Full list of Covid restrictions ending on July 19
Most Covid restrictions will be scrapped - but the Prime Minister urged the public to adopt a cautious approach.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 07:24:02 +0100
Mask wearing to remain compulsory on TfL after July 19
Sadiq Khan has asked Transport for London to enforce the use of mask wearing on buses and trains as a “condition of carriage”, even after legal restrictions have been lifted.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Sainsbury’s recall vegan food product as it contains meat
Sainsbury’s Love Your Veg Butternut Squash & Lentil Lasagne contains pork, beef and milk.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 13:13:43 +0100
South London GP urges young people to get Covid jab
A top south London GP has issued a stark warning to young people over the impact Covid-19 could have on their summer as she urged anyone over 18 to get vaccinated against the virus.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 11:18:37 +0100
Richmond Park defends tree pruning regime
The Royal Parks has defended its pruning regime of Richmond Park trees after criticism from an independent arborist.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 19:30:30 +0100
TFL: London Tube workers to hold four 24-hour strikes
London Underground staff will hold a series of strikes in a row over Night Tube drivers.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 10:07:54 +0100
TFL: London bus service demand review postponed to September
A planned review that business and transport groups warned would lead to bus service cuts in London has been postponed until September.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 12:25:37 +0100
Lambda variant: How dangerous is the Covid strain?
The World Health Organisation say the lambda variant has been found in 29 countries so far and some cases have been confirmed in the UK.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 09:56:37 +0100
Doctors urge Boris Johnson not to ease lockdown restrictions
The British Medical Association (BMA) has spoken out the lockdown announcement saying that it could lead to “potentially devastating consequences” .

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 15:53:54 +0100
Clapham Queens FC comes to the Common
A new all-female football team will take to Clapham Common this weekend for their first ever kick about.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 15:08:03 +0100
Flashmob dancers light up Richmond
Richmond residents were delighted and wowed this weekend as a flashmob of expert dancers paid homage to health workers and raised awareness for motor neurone disease at several locations in the town.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 13:22:35 +0100
Appeal in search for missing Wandsworth girl
Police are appealing to the public for help in their search for a teenage girl reported missing in Wandsworth.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 12:41:03 +0100
Girl delighted to meet Prince Harry in Kew Gardens ceremony
A Croydon girl’s dreams have come true after meeting Prince Harry at a charity garden party last week.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 10:33:49 +0100
South west London hit with flash floods
Pictures show torrential rain across areas including south west London, causing a number of London train and tube stations to close.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 10:12:00 +0100
London man condemns 'disgusting' Heathrow quarantine
A Twickenham man has spoken out about his ‘nightmare’ experience quarantining in a government approved covid hotel.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 18:24:03 +0100
Flooding in south west London and Surrey
Live updates as floods bring travel disruption to south west London and Surrey amid torrential rains.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Aldi announce ‘supermarket first’ coming to stores next week
The company claim the new supermarket product is a first of its kind in the UK.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 13:42:57 +0100
Covid: Nearly 100 more Delta variant cases in Richmond
Nearly 100 further cases of the Delta variant of coronavirus have been recorded in Richmond over the last week.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 13:40:22 +0100
Thousands of south west London patients avoided GP over NHS fears
Around a fifth of south west London patients avoided making a GP appointment in the past year over fears of being a burden on the NHS.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 10:43:01 +0100
Freedom Day: Boris Johnson to hold a press conference today
The Prime Minister is expected to say that the country can move to Step 4 of the plan to lift coronavirus measures.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 08:49:52 +0100
Boris Johnson will hold lockdown press conference today
The Prime Minister will host a press conference this afternoon to confirm whether England can ease lockdown restrictions.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 08:35:59 +0100
Met Police make 49 arrests in London as 19 officers are hurt
Metropolitan Police made 49 arrests in London on the day of the Euro 2020 final.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Another successful year for our young reporters
The 2021 Young Reporter Awards took place on Wednesday 23 June and students from all over the South-East attended the virtual award ceremony, in anticipation of winning the top prizes.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 19:41:21 +0100
Richmond couple get married hours before England Euro final
Two newlyweds are hoping Gareth Southgate and the England Euro 2020 team can make their wedding day even more special with a win.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 14:46:02 +0100
Met Office issues weather warning for rain in London
London is set to be hit with heavy rain which will lead to a wet and miserable Monday, the Met Office said.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 14:15:00 +0100
When and where to see the Red Arrows ahead of Euro 2020 final
The Red Arrows will fly over Wembley Stadium on Sunday to salute the England players shortly before kick-off in the Euro 2022 final with Italy.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 14:03:29 +0100
Virgin Galactic: How to watch Richard Branson space launch
Virgin Galactic’s first fully crewed flight to the edge of space is scheduled for today.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 11:19:35 +0100
Euro final: Declan Rice’s former London school will name pavilion after him
The former school of England footballer Declan Rice could name a sports pavilion after him if the national team triumph at Euro 2020 tonight.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 00:10:00 +0100
Morrisons issue warning to every customer over £1,000 scam
Customers of the supermarket chain are being told to remain vigilant as a new email scam sweeps across the UK.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 19:31:25 +0100
Tesco, Lidl and Co-op change opening hours for Euro 2020 final
Tesco Express, Co-op and Lidl change their opening hours around Euro 2020 final.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Map: London locations where The Rolling Stones lived and played
We've mapped the London locations where The Rolling Stones live and played.



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