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Fri, 23 Jul 2021 08:35:04 +0100
16 sectors where workers will be exempt from Covid-19 self-isolation
The new process will allow critical workers to carry on with their jobs even if identified as a contact of a coronavirus case.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Five animals with RSPCA in Surrey that need homes
A selection of animals from the RSPCA Millbrook Animal Centre who are looking for homes.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 16:58:19 +0100
ITV GMB expert wants parents fined if children get sunburn
Parents who allow their kids to get sunburnt should be fined, one expert has told Good Morning Britain viewers.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 11:09:37 +0100
Blindness charity calls for ban on e-scooter sales in London
A charity for blind people has called for the sale of e-scooters to be banned in London after a three-year-old suffered life changing injuries, a day after the death of a Bromley teen.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 10:54:07 +0100
Major UK supermarkets issue urgent guidance to shoppers amid 'pingdemic'
Retailers are under “increasing pressure” to keep shelves fully stocked amid staff shortages, industry bosses have warned.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 10:41:35 +0100
What to do if you are bitten by a horsefly
Horsefly season is here - here's what to do if you get bitten.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 13:19:21 +0100
Met Office predicts second UK heatwave in August
Forecasters correctly predicted the heatwave in July which forced Public Health England to issue a heat health alert this week.

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 11:54:17 +0100
Croydon tram crash: Deaths were accidental, inquest rules
The Croydon tram crash inquest has seen a jury return a verdict of accident.

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 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 13:06:54 +0100
Appeal after attempted abduction of Addlestone girl
Police in Surrey have renewed their appeal for information after a man attempted to abduct a school girl in Addlestone last month.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Kingston Council forced to U-turn on a planned charge to use tip
4,000 people have forced Kingston Council to U-turn on a planned £5 charge to visit the tip.

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 15:21:34 +0100
Laleham pair jailed over brutal assault
Two men from Laleham who attacked two others and left a man lying a pool of blood have been jailed.

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
15,000 demand TfL add Surrey stations to Zone 6
A petition demanding that a number of stations in north east Surrey be added to Zone 6 of London's transport infrastructure has been signed by over 15,000 people.

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
Pryzm boss reacts to vaccine passport plans for nightclubs
The boss of Pryzm has slammed government plans to make coronavirus vaccine passports mandatory at nightclubs, adding they could leave people inclined to “stay later in the pubs and hold their parties in their houses”.

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 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 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 12:59:20 +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 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?

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 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 16:21:38 +0100
John Kerry at Kew Gardens for climate crisis speech
Former Presidential candidate and US Special Envoy for Climate John Kerry will discuss the worsening climate crisis in a speech at Kew Gardens on Tuesday (July 20).

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 15:11:17 +0100
Water fountains to reduce waste in Epsom
Public water fountains have been introduced to a number of green spaces in Epsom in a bid to cut down on plastic waste and make drinking water more freely available to everyone.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Epsom and St Helier staff recognised for pandemic efforts
Frontline staff at Epsom and St Helier Hospitals have been awarded for their extraordinary contributions during the coronavirus pandemic.

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 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 06:00:00 +0100
Student carer from Surrey in line for Miss England
A carer and medical student from Surrey is in line to be crowned Miss England after qualifying for the final of the competition recently.

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 22:19:24 +0100
10 men wanted over violence at Euro 2020 final at Wembley
Images of 10 men wanted in connection with violence that marred the Euro 2020 final at Wembley have been issued by police.

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
These five animals with RSPCA in Surrey need homes
Here is a selection of animals from the RSPCA Millbrook Animal Centre who are looking for new homes.

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Nostalgic look back at UK high street shops like Woolworths
A nostalgic look back at 11 favourite UK high street shops of the 80s, 90s and 00s - which ones do you miss the most?

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Health bosses ask young people in south west London to get Covid vaccines
South West London health bosses are urging thousands of younger people to get their Covid jab.

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
10 Covid rules in pubs that might stay after ‘Freedom Day'
Some of the Covid-19 measures that pubs and restaurants may decide to keep in place, according to the new government guidance.



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