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Thu, 12 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Oddbox: London's wonky fruit & veg scheme
Oddbox: The wonky fruit & veg box scheme blossoming across London.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Dad left 'embarrassed' after stop and search in Lidl
A father said he was left "humiliated" in front of his two-year-old daughter after he was allegedly accused of stealing from a supermarket.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
GCSE results day in south London: How did you do?
Students will be finding out their GCSE results today.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
London crime: People on the Met Police wanted list
London’s most wanted people and what they are accused of.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
What is kennel cough? Symptoms as cases high in London
There are a high number of kennel cough cases in London – so here are the symptoms you need to look out for and advice on how to prevent and treat the virus.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Purley school Reedham Park school on sale for £1 million
A Purley prep school is on sale for £1 million following its closure last summer.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon university will open from September
Students who received their A Level results will be getting ready to start their courses at Croydon’s new university.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 11:57:51 +0100
Sun forecast for London as 'month of rain' falls in 10 days
Parts of the UK have been battered by a month of rainfall in just the first 10 days of August, forecasters say.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 11:31:11 +0100
The prison sentences UK's teenage murderers will serve
The prison sentences UK's teenage murderers will serve.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Randox: Overflowing Covid test box pictured in Sutton
Members of the public have shared their frustrations after a picture of an overflowing coronavirus test drop-off box in Sutton was posted online.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 18:08:14 +0100
Emergency work to cause weekend train disruption in Croydon
Emergency repairs will bring disruption to to trains through East Croydon station this weekend, National Rail have announced.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 15:15:14 +0100
Family's moving words for Surrey ambulance crash victim
The family of a woman who died in a crash with an ambulance in Salfords near Reigate last week have paid a moving tribute to her.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 14:54:12 +0100
Homeless charity help hundreds across south west London
A charity has spoken on how they supported hundreds of homeless people in south west London during the pandemic.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 13:59:47 +0100
Pensioner hospitalised after Carshalton crash
A man has been arrested after an elderly woman was struck by a van on Carshalton High Street.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 13:01:26 +0100
Pedestrian hurt in Twickenham car crash
A pedestrian was hurt in a car crash in Twickenham this morning (Wednesday, August 11) that brought road closures and traffic disruption to the area.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 12:58:07 +0100
Revealed: Love Island Aaron Simpson's football career
One of Love Island's latest bombshells turns out to have played for Sutton United...

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 12:07:40 +0100
How this woman's cancer journey helped shape her career
A cancer survivor is now qualified as a junior doctor after doing work experience at the Royal Marsden hospital who supported her through life-saving treatment.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 09:23:01 +0100
RSPCA issue urgent warning over animal safety fears this summer
Animals are facing a hazardous summer, as lockdown eases and more people are out enjoying a staycation, the charity warns.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Plans for Westfield shopping centre in Croydon axed
The long-awaited regeneration of Croydon town centre will not see the huge Westfield shopping centre built.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Fardin Farji banned from every Co-op in England
A shoplifter has been banned from entering every Co-Op store in England.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Why you should not always use petrol from Tesco, Sainsbury's and ASDA
When it comes to keeping your car on the road, many people will opt to fill up at supermarkets over big name brands, in an effort to save a few pounds.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 18:06:22 +0100
Footage shows final moments of Streatham attacker
CCTV footage that captured the fatal shooting of a man who stabbed two people in Streatham last year (February 2) has been shown to the inquiry investigating his death.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 13:56:05 +0100
A-Level Results Day in Croydon
Students across Croydon are collecting their A-Level results today after another unprecedented year disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 08:58:45 +0100
MOT change means millions of UK drivers face £1,000 fine
A driver is responsible for booking and MOT every 12 months to ensure their vehicle is road worthy.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 08:23:46 +0100
Man charged for carrying a firearm in Mitcham
A man has been charged with possession of a firearm and ammunition after he was arrested in Mitcham.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
How to appeal your A-Level grades if you are not happy on results day
Rather than more traditional methods, students will receive grades based on recommendations from their teachers.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Walk-in Covid vaccinations across Croydon
Three large walk-in vaccination sites are open in Croydon this week as health authorities seek to get increasing numbers of people in the borough protected against the Covid-19 virus.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Why military helicopters keep landing on Hampstead Heath
Why do military helicopters keep landing on Hampstead Heath?

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 10:30:51 +0100
Croydon Council sits on £4.7 million of overpaid council tax
Croydon Council is sitting on £4.7 million of overpaid council tax.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon hospital hit by huge spike in Covid patients
The number of coronavirus patients being treated at Croydon University Hospital has trebled in the past month.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
A-Level results day in London: How did you do?
Students are set to find out their A-level results today. How did you do? Let us know.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 13:23:00 +0100
More floods and heatwaves to hit London, says IPPC report
London is going to suffer more extreme weather, according to a climate change report published on Monday.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 13:25:50 +0100
Randox Health: PCR test post box seen overflowing in Sutton
A 'post box' for PCR tests was seen overflowing in Sutton, with piles of samples spilling out onto a Sutton street.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 12:49:38 +0100
South London: Met Office issues yellow thunderstorm warning
A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms are in force across nearly all of south London for the rest of the day.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
'Fantastic' nurses from Erith and Croydon receive awards
Nurses and midwives who have gone above and beyond over the last year have been recognised in a set of annual NHS awards, with winners coming from both Erith and Croydon.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 15:34:13 +0100
South London gangs targeted in new police operation
Over 150 officers with the Metropolitan Police took part in an operation targeting "gang activity" and associated crimes in south London on Saturday (August 7).

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Hospitals launch group model to further enhance patient care
Two hospitals have launched a group model to further enhance hospital care for patients across south west London and Surrey.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 14:11:03 +0100
60th anniversary of Lanfranc Boys disaster
Monday, August 9 marks 60 years since the tragic events of the Stravanger air crash, also known as the Lanfranc Boys Disaster.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 12:17:23 +0100
Sutton Council apologise after mistake over dementia man's care
A family given just £10-a-week for the care of their learning disabled relative has won compensation from Sutton Council.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon reveals drug-related deaths in 2020
Croydon recorded almost a dozen drug-related deaths last year.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
How Sainsburys, Tesco, Waitrose and Morrisons are hiding empty shelves
Supermarkets in the UK are getting creative in an attempt to cover up empty shelves.

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 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 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 15:10:45 +0100
Mum finds 'guardian angel' who saved son after appeal
A mother is set to be reunited with her son's "guardian angel" after a heartwarming appeal to readers.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 13:48:29 +0100
Sutton boss speaks out after first game in League Two
Sutton boss Matt Gray insists his team did not get what they deserved after their first match in League Two.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 11:36:24 +0100
Croydon building plot for sale with planning for luxury home
If you have ever thought about building your dream home but didn't know where, then you might just be in luck.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Esher Theatre announces opening date
A new theatre and music venue will open in Esher next month amid a resurgence in the performing arts after months of Covid-19 restrictions.

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
Homeless Sutton children in temporary accommodation
More than 800 children were living in temporary accommodation in Sutton during the last national lockdown.



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