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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 09:08:25 +0100
Croydon estate agent joins hit reality show Love Island
A Croydon estate agent has joined the Love Island villa, hoping to find love and possibly Reality TV fame on the hit show.

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.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
We visited Sutton Morrisons following the restriction ease
WITH most legal restrictions on social contact being lifted in England, we visited a supermarket on Sutton High Street to see whether people were still following restrictions.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon mum hits out at bad council flat
A single mum has told how water runs down the walls of her Croydon flat when it rains.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon Social Enterprise celebrates a summer of sport
With this year’s summer of sport in full swing, a Croydon social enterprise is supporting the borough’s next generation of athlete talent. 

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Parkside Private Hospital launches new post covid service
Parkside Private Hospital in Wimbledon has launched a new Post-Covid Service to assess and diagnose patients suffering long-term effects from the coronavirus disease.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 09:52:22 +0100
Mitcham fire live updates as cordon remains in place
A fire has broken out in London Road, Mitcham this morning. Follow the blog for live updates.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 09:41:27 +0100
Firefighters called to huge fire in Sutton in the early hours
Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were called to a flat fire on Devonshire Avenue in Sutton.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 14:01:48 +0100
Nearly 1,000 people in Sutton owed council tax refund
Nearly 1,000 people in Sutton are owed a council tax refund.

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 05:00:00 +0100
Market traders in Croydon face price hike
Market traders in Croydon will have to pay 30 per cent more to operate at Surrey Street Market.

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 16:45:32 +0100
Croydon man one of three new Love Islanders
An estate agent from Croydon has been announced as one of the three new contestants for ITV2's hit Love Island show.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 13:28:46 +0100
John Kerry's urgent message on climate at Kew
The US Special Envoy for Climate John Kerry gave a dire warning to the world over the urgency of addressing the climate crisis in a speech at Kew Gardens yesterday (Tuesday, July 20).

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 05:00:00 +0100
Sutton Council launch investigation after network complaints
Sutton Council have agreed to carry out an independent review of the Sutton Decentralised Energy Network (SDEN) following claims about its financial sustainability.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Sutton midwife awarded with '999 cruise' by Royal Caribbean
A MIDWIFE from Sutton has been gifted with a free cruise following her 'extraordinary' work during the coronavirus crisis.

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 05:00:00 +0100
Firefighters were called out to more fires in Croydon
Firefighters were called out to more fires in Croydon last year, figures reveal.

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 13:31:08 +0100
Croydon golf course to be sold by council
A golf course and scout hut are set to be sold off by Croydon Council in a bid to save money.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 11:04:00 +0100
Motorist denies charge over young mother’s death
A motorist has pleaded not guilty to causing the death of a young mother who was knocked down while on a “rare night out”.

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 16:45:13 +0100
Man in hospital after Epsom violence
A man was hospitalised and four others arrested after violence broke out in Epsom town centre on Saturday (July 17).

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 15:33:46 +0100
Chessington World of Adventures cools animals with lollies
Chessington World of Adventures (CWOA) are finding unique ways of taking care of their animals amid the ongoing heatwave.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 12:42:07 +0100
Man issues warning after pepper spray attack by Royston Park
A MAN has issued a warning to fellow dog owners after a stranger sprayed him and his dogs with pepper spray in a random attack in Sutton.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon kebab shop's amazing survival story
The first thing to say about Flames Kebab and Fish Bar, run by Qaseem Azemi and his team on Croydon High Street, is that the food is delicious.

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 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 12:38:23 +0100
Amy Winehouse's dad to sing at Croydon tribute concert
Amy Winehouse’s dad is to sing at a tribute concert for his daughter.

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 11:46:47 +0100
Croydon Hospital reveals number of Covid patients
Croydon University Hospital will not say how many Covid patients being treated have had one or two vaccinations.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Track and Trace: 2,500 people told to isolate in Sutton and Croydon
More than 2,500 people have been told to self-isolate by Test and Trace in Sutton and Croydon.

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.



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