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Sun, 08 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
London police reveal big cat reports since 2015
Police in London have revealed how many big cat sightings there have been.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Perseid meteor shower heading to Earth - when you can see it
Due to the extreme heat, the air around the meteors glows and can leave behind trails of light and fireball explosions.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Mottingham swimmers contest loss of school pool
Members of a community centre in Mottingham are ‘up in arms’ after new rules will restrict their use of swimming and gym facilities.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
History of River Thames' fisheries explored in new book
A new book describing the varied history of fish in the River Thames has just been published.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
London police reveal how many officers are attacked
Attacks on police in London hit a four-year high during the coronavirus pandemic.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
28 people died following police contact in London last year
Another 28 people died following contact with police in London last year.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Richmond records almost a dozen drug-related deaths in 2020
Richmond recorded almost a dozen drug-related deaths last year.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0100
'You won’t be able to leave the country' without Covid vaccine, warns Shapps
The news will come as a blow to Brits who are not vaccinated against coronavirus.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Channel 4 revisit 'killer nanny' Louise Woodward case in 'gripping' documentary
The new three-part documentary will offer a “new perspective” on the case which gripped the nation, and the world, 25 years ago.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
DVLA confirms delays for driving licence applications in the UK
The DVLA has confirmed there are delays for driving licence applications in the UK.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
UK's cheapest supermarket revealed saving you a whopping £416 each year
Which? conducted its Cheapest Supermarket price comparison looking at the cost of a basket of 20 items, including groceries and household essentials.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 16:57:59 +0100
Flash flooding causes disruption in London
Parts of South London have again been hit by torrential rain and localised flooding this weekend.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 16:52:16 +0100
Alleged car thieves that targeted Declan Donnelly appear in court
An alleged ring of luxury car thieves, whose victims include Declan Donnelly, have appeared in court.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Travellers urged to move on from Kew Green by Richmond council
Families in South London are furious at travellers who have set up shop on Kew Green and refuse to leave.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Marcus Rashford's food vouchers go unclaimed in Richmond
Just over half the families eligible for food vouchers in Richmond are claiming them.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 12:19:32 +0100
Pride celebrations in London scrapped, organisers say
The event attracts hundreds of thousands of people every year.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 14:54:12 +0100
Met Office London weather: Washout rainy weekend ahead
There is yet more rain forecast for London this weekend according to the Met Office.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
How much can I earn for renting out my driveway in London?
It will come as a surprise to many that there’s actually money to be made for renting out your drive way - and London boroughs are at the top of the UK scale.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 15:25:18 +0100
Verphy Kudi sentenced to nine years for baby's death
A mother whose baby died after she left her home alone for six days while she celebrated her birthday has been sentenced to nine years in jail.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Bexley and Lewisham kayakers get gold at London Youth Games
The real Olympics may be going on in Tokyo right now, but a canoeing club in south east London have seen their own share of sporting success this week.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Drivers to face increased fines for breaking TFL rules
Motorists who fail to follow the rules on London’s Red Route roads could face a fine of £160 under new plans.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Travellers face eviction from Kew Green
Richmond Council said they have commenced legal proceedings against a group of travellers that moved onto Kew Green recently.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 12:05:07 +0100
The number of new Covid cases diagnosed in Richmond
The number of coronavirus cases in Richmond increased by 76 in the last 24 hours.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
New fences put on Teddington Lock Footbridge
An owner of a boat dock in South London has welcomed new fences to stop drunken yobs wreaking havoc.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 10:02:48 +0100
15 million UK households face £139 energy bill price hike from October
The announcement will impact half of the population and is mainly down to rising wholesale fuel costs, particularly gas, Ofgem say.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 15:24:23 +0100
TFL: More Tube strikes to come as union pushes back on pension reform
London’s transport network could be hit by more strikes later this year in opposition to TfL’s pension scheme.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 13:06:05 +0100
RSPCA reminder to adopt amid fears of 'puppydemic'
The RSPCA is reminding people to consider adoption rather than buying a new puppy.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
London crime: Met Police reveal most wanted list
The Met Police in London has revealed the most wanted list.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 12:43:27 +0100
Travel warning for millions of Brits who have had AstraZeneca vaccine
The government will issue an update on the UK travel green, amber and red list later today.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
What is a vaccine passport? See EU travel certificate details here
People travelling to the UK from amber list countries can avoid self-isolation rules on arrival by showing their EU Digital Covid Certificate.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 01:00:00 +0100
What happened in the London riots 2011? Timeline 10 years on
It’s been 10 years since the London riots. Here's a timeline of events.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 15:49:43 +0100
TfL: Mayor Khan wants mask wearing to be enforced by law
Sadiq Khan is urging the Government to let TfL introduce a byelaw mandating face coverings on public transport in London, according to reports.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 07:33:02 +0100
London riots ten years on: Repeat risk ‘higher than ever’
The risk of a repeat of riots that scarred London and other major towns and cities a decade ago is “higher than ever”, Labour has said.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0100
New Covid cases falling in south west London
Thousands more infections of Covid-19 were confirmed in south west London according to the most recent data released by Public Health England (PHE).

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 15:34:20 +0100
Fury at 5G mast plans in Richmond and Kingston
Families have told of their fury at 5G mast plans in both Richmond and Kingston.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 15:18:10 +0100
Met Office London weather: Storms forecast for the weekend
There is a storm forecast for both Friday and Saturday, according to the Met Office.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Richmond Park deer should be left alone, council warns
A council boss has said Richmond Park is “not a petting zoo” after members of the public have been seen feeding and stroking deer.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 10:07:17 +0100
Covid vaccine to be offered to UK children aged 16 and 17
Under existing guidance, some children aged 12 to 17 have been eligible for the jab if they have underlying health conditions.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Spike in cases of RSV in children amid 'Covid debt' warning
Cases of a respiratory illness in children and babies is experiencing a large spike in Bexley and other areas of the country, and health experts are warning parents of a post-pandemic 'immunity debt'.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
AFC Wimbledon's new stadium critcised by residents
A new stadium, 600 extra homes and a council rule change in Wimbledon has caused parking chaos in south London.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 10:45:52 +0100
Police appeal for missing Putney girl
Police in Wandsworth are searching for a missing 14-year-old girl.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
SW London shopping centres add 'experiences' to combat Covid
Since the beginning of the pandemic, and the lockdowns that followed, the question being asked by real estate investors, retailers, shoppers and even local councils is - how will shopping centres survive?

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 16:48:21 +0100
New park could be built in Lewisham
A massive new park on fields that ‘inspired The Railway Children’ could come to South London.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
London riots: share your experiences and memories from 2011
London riots 10 years on: share your experiences and memories.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Met Office weather forecast for London suggests heatwave in August
The Met Office's long range forecast suggests temperatures will soar in August in London.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 16:44:23 +0100
Terrorist shot dead after knife rampage had 'desire to kill the Queen'
It emerged that police had decided against arresting Amman two days prior despite an urgent MI5 meeting.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 13:00:00 +0100
How to see if you live near a sex offender in London
More than 6,500 registered sex offenders are living in London. Here's how to see if you live near one.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 12:44:42 +0100
Police appeal after 14-year-old goes missing from Lewisham
Police are appealing for help locating a 14-year-old who has been missing from Lewisham for more than two weeks.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 10:26:18 +0100
Symptoms scientists say could be 'early signs' of Covid
Early symptoms resulting from a Covid-19 infection differ between men and women and among different age groups.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 12:55:15 +0100
Have your say on the future of Richmond Pools on the Park
Residents can have their say on plans for Pools on the Park’s new health suite.



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