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Thu, 22 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Met Police reveal London's most wanted people
Met Police reveal London's most wanted people.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Lockdown restrictions could return next month, government experts warn
Experts have said face masks and working from home could return by mid August after warning of another deadly pandemic peak.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Lambeth council hires firm that was fined after an employee died
Lambeth Council has hired a firm that was fined £250,000 for failing to protect an employee.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
London immigration block to be bulldozed for 27-storey block
Plans to demolish a Home Office immigration centre and transform it into a 27-storey office block have been approved.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 08:11:02 +0100
Man dies after stabbing near Brixton station in south London
A man has died after a stabbing incident near Brixton tube station in south London.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Sadiq Khan will provide funding to revitalise London's high streets
Sadiq Khan will provide additional funding to revitalise London’s high streets in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 13:10:51 +0100
Love Island's Dr Alex George reveals rubbish left on Clapham Common
Love Island star Dr Alex George has hit out at the mess left behind on Clapham Common.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
London Covid: Wandsworth self-isolation calls peak
Almost 2,000 people in Wandsworth have been told to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 10:21:37 +0100
Do I legally have to self-isolate if pinged by Covid app?
No 10 have issued an update after a minister said it was a decision for individuals whether they should isolate after a “ping” from the app.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 14:00:02 +0100
Weekend weather warning issued as thunderstorms forecast
Another weather warning has been issued across south London as heavy thunderstorms are forecast to break up the heatwave this weekend.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 08:40:23 +0100
Pebbles swapped for diamonds in London gem heist, court told
A fake gem expert swapped diamonds worth £4.2 million for garden pebbles using "sleight of hand" in a theft from a luxury jewellers, a court has heard.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 18:45:11 +0100
Streatham Nationwide shut to public after alleged Covid case
A branch of the Nationwide building society in Streatham has been closed to the public this week amid an allegation of a staff member testing positive for Covid-19.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 17:24:35 +0100
Man jailed after south London knife 'rampage'
A man who went on a dangerous and chaotic rampage through Battersea while wielding a knife has been jailed.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Passport warning holidaymakers in the UK needs to know
AN urgent warning to holidaymakers who have passports due to expire has been issued - as passengers fall foul of changes to the rules.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 19:39:36 +0100
Seven arrests in operation to bust people smuggling network
Seven people have been arrested in an operation that police think may have “significantly disrupted” a people smuggling network.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0100
TFL: Rotherhithe Tunnel and Vauxhall Bridge at risk of closure
Rotherhithe Tunnel and Vauxhall Bridge need “urgent” upgrades in the next five years.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 10:23:58 +0100
8 signs your dog is experiencing heatstroke amid UK heatwave
The Met Office issued its first “amber extreme heat warning” as parts of the UK reached sizzling temperatures and now dog owners are being warned.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Balham has highest Covid infection rates in London
Balham has had one of the highest Covid infection rates in London recently.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 15:38:03 +0100
What are the rules on sunbathing naked in your own garden?
What are the rules on sunbathing naked in your own garden?

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 19:58:48 +0100
Flood alerts in south London ahead of thunderstorms
More flood alerts have been issued across south London amid expected thunderstorms just eight days after previous flooding hit the capital.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 16:15:02 +0100
When will London's heatwave end? Thunderstorms inbound
We're currently in the midst of a baking spell of weather, with London blessed with some scorching temperatures over the weekend and into the week, but when is this hot streak going to end.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 13:00:22 +0100
Weather warning for south London as thunderstorms forecast
A yellow warning is in place across south London, with thunderstorms forecast as sweltering temperatures continue to climb.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 09:25:44 +0100
Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Lidl, AldI update face mask rules for shoppers
Supermarket chains Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Lidl and Aldi have provided an update on the face mask rules for shoppers.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 10:42:19 +0100
McDonald's is bringing back its Monopoly promotion
McDonald's is welcoming back its annual Monopoly promotion next month.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 19:05:00 +0100
Toddler seriously hurt in south London e-scooter crash
A three-year-old girl was hospitalised after a crash with an e-scooter in Myatt’s Field Park in Lambeth last night (Monday, July 19).

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 12:59:20 +0100
Warning over dangers of swimming in Thames
Officials are warning residents over the myriad dangers of cooling off with a dip in the River Thames this summer despite the ongoing heatwave.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
British Kebab Awards: 12 south London takeaways shortlisted
Wondering where to go for the highest quality kebab? If so, this may help you.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Parents thank St George's for saving twins at start of Covid
A MOTHER has thanked hospital staff at St George’s Twins Trust centre for saving her babies lives at the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 10:50:02 +0100
Is it illegal to ride an e-scooter in the UK? How much can I be fined?
Is it illegal to ride an e-scooter in the UK? How much can I be fined?

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 10:38:32 +0100
New coronavirus cases confirmed in Wandsworth
The number of coronavirus cases in Wandsworth increased by 896 over the weekend, official figures show.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 17:46:21 +0100
Struggling to sleep in the heatwave? 6 ways to get a good night's rest
Struggling to sleep in the heatwave? 6 ways to get a good night's rest

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 11:51:25 +0100
Where do I need to wear a face mask now?
Face masks are no longer mandatory in shops and on most public transport after the remaining coronavirus restrictions were lifted on Monday.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:27:06 +0100
Met Office issue thunderstorm warning for London today
The Met Office has issued a thunderstorm warning in London today.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 12:54:22 +0100
Police patrolling road blocks in Lambeth to tackle vandals
Police will be patrolling road blocks to tackle ongoing vandalism – as the council looks to prosecute those responsible.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 11:16:22 +0100
D-Day hero Ernest Aylott dies aged 97
A D-Day hero who landed on Sword Beach has died at the age of 97.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Track and Trace: People told to isolate in Wandsworth
The number of people being told to self-isolate by Test and Trace in Wandsworth has reached its highest level in six months.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 12:00:18 +0100
The south London lidos to visit during heatwave
After months spent cooped up, swimmers will be glad to hear they can jump back in the water today.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Long Covid: What is it? What are the symptoms?
Another 200 symptoms have been identified as symptoms of the long-term version of the virus, dubbed long Covid.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
South London boroughs ranked on 'health' of streets
South London boroughs has been ranked in an annual survey measuring how healthy their streets are for cyclists and pedestrians.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 15:16:45 +0100
Royal Albert Hall exec attacked police after Wimbledon drinks
A WOMAN from Tooting kicked and spat at police officers after guzzling down free wine in the hospitality section at the Wimbledon tennis championships, a court has heard.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 12:58:56 +0100
Body of man found in Lambeth prompts murder case
A murder investigation is underway in Lambeth after the body of a man was found deceased on New Park Road last week.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Vote for Wandsworth woman to become Miss England
A Wandsworth woman is in with a chance of being crowned Miss England.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:35:46 +0100
This is why frontline NHS staff won't need to quarantine if they get pinged by Covid app
Frontline NHS staff in England who are fully vaccinated will be permitted to carry on working in 'exceptional circumstances' if they are “pinged” by the Covid contact tracing app - the Government has announced.

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Wandsworth house prices increased in May
House prices increased by 3.1% in Wandsworth in May.

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Martin Lewis warns ITV viewers about Royal Mail scam
Martin Lewis has issued a warning on the 'well-known' Royal Mail scam.

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Channel 4's Naked Attraction is looking for UK contestants
Want to find love in the nude? You can apply to be on Channel 4's Naked Attraction.

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
50 of the UK’s most dog-friendly beaches revealed
Vets Now has unveiled the top 50 dog-friendly beaches to ensure our nation of pet lovers stay safe on days out at the beach. 

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 16:51:14 +0100
Heatwave continues with London to record 2021 temperature
The UK heatwave is expected to continue this week, with London expected to set a new 2021 temperature record today.

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 14:04:19 +0100
Covid rates rise across south London ahead of 'freedom day'
Covid-19 infection rates have continued to climb across south London over the last recorded week ahead of ‘freedom day’.

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
The UK’s best and worst motorway service stations revealed
Average review scores from TripAdvisor, Google Reviews and Motorway Services Online were used to find the UK's best and worst motorway services.



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