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Fri, 27 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Wandsworth Council slammed over Lennox Estate rubbish
Families in South London are fuming about overflowing recycling bins that haven’t been collected.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Tesco Clubcard members issued urgent warning over August expiry date
Earlier this year, Clubcard users were able to extend their vouchers for an extra six months.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 11:35:57 +0100
Balham councillor resigns from Labour party
A South London Labour councillor has resigned from the party following bullying allegations.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 10:10:04 +0100
Man arrested for ‘injecting’ food in London supermarkets
Police have arrested a man in Hammersmith and Fulham on suspicion of contaminating meat and microwavable products in nearby supermarkets.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Tooting Foodival sees a return
A food festival is coming to Tooting this weekend that celebrates all things locally grown.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 16:10:23 +0100
Mess dumped under 'no fly-tipping' sign in Balham
A “no fly-tipping” sign on a street in south London has been hit with an ironic pile of fly-tipping.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 14:58:28 +0100
Bolt helicopter ride option: What does it really mean?
Bolt users might have noticed something different on their apps recently - in the form of a helicopter ride option.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Host Unusual's staycation places to stay near south London
Four of the most unusual residencies in the world are within driving distance from south London - and you can go and stay in them.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 13:53:26 +0100
Universal credit changes: Everything you need to know as benefits are cut
Over the coming weeks, people claiming Universal Credit will receive notifications about a cut to their benefits this autumn.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
August bank holiday deals: Currys PC World and Carphone Warehouse and AO
We’ve compiled a list of some of the best offers available on electrical goods this August Bank Holiday weekend.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Asda, M&S, Aldi: Where to find the cheapest, most sustainable school uniforms
How handy would it be to compare all the school uniform essentials across all stores in one table to see what is cheapest? Now you can!

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 14:43:37 +0100
Sainsbury’s and Lidl issue separate recalls over undeclared ingredients
The recalls are the latest in a string of recalls affecting Aldi, Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and more.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 13:59:34 +0100
Love Island's Molly-Mae Hague named PrettyLittleThing creative director
Love Island runner-up Molly-Mae also announced her newest collection, saying it is undoubtedly her best yet.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 11:36:51 +0100
International Dog Day: Owners share their appreciation for their pets
August 26 is International Dog Day and dog owners have been celebrating the occasion with appreciation posts.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 10:26:17 +0100
Uber Eats and Asda team up this bank holiday to give away free sun cream
Uber Eats has joined forces with Asda to give customers free Garnier Ambre Solaire sun cream with their Uber Eats orders for a limited time this weekend.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:21:34 +0100
Battersea community centre to be bulldozed and rebuilt
A community centre in South London will be bulldozed down and replaced with a newer centre and 24 flats built above it.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 15:38:35 +0100
Man stabbed outside Balham underground
A man was stabbed near Balham underground station last night (Tuesday, August 24), police have stabbed.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 11:50:43 +0100
The Surbiton charity that inspired the Paralympics
As millions of people around the world tune into the Paralympic Games 2020 in Tokyo, few people know the story of how a Surbiton veteran’s home played a part in the creation of the sporting spectacular.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Beer festival returns to historic Ram Quarter
The Beer by the River festival is making a big return to the heart of Wandsworth.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
South London man paralysed in crash targeting Le Mans
A south London man is hoping to take part in the first ever all-disabled team to compete in the Le Mans 24 Hour after recovering from a motorcycle crash that left him paralysed.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:49:21 +0100
Costa Coffee issue warning to customers amid supply delays
This follows in the footsteps of Nando’s, McDonalds, KFC and Greggs who have all issued statements regarding stock issues.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 09:02:08 +0100
Asda, Tesco and Morrisons issue urgent product recall amid salmonella warning
Salmonella infection usually causes diarrhoea, fever and stomach cramps.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Brexit issues could mean pigs in blankets are off the menu for Christmas 2021
Last year it was Covid-19 altering our Christmas plans but in 2021 its Brexit that could change the festive traditions.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Tesco, Asda, Aldi and more: August Bank Holiday supermarket opening hours
With the bank holiday approaching this weekend in England and Wales, many supermarkets will be working on reduced hours.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:30:00 +0100
National Dog Day: Most dog-friendly beaches in the UK
ShowersToYou have been searching to find the best rated dog friendly beaches in the UK so you can take your pup for a celebratory beach walk tomorrow.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 10:14:55 +0100
Baby on Nirvana's 'Nevermind' sues for sexual exploitation
The lawsuit alleges neither he nor his legal guardians consented to the image or “any images of Spencer or of his likeness”.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0100
Asda, M&S, Aldi: Where to find the cheapest, most sustainable school uniforms
How handy would it be to compare all the school uniform essentials across all stores in one table to see what is cheapest? Now you can!

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 11:16:57 +0100
Milkshake shortage as McDonald’s hit by supply chain issues
Fast food giant McDonald’s has run out of milkshakes in south London due to supply chain problems.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 07:55:35 +0100
CCTV: Woman 'pushes her knees' into Stockwell Tube passenger
Police have released an image after a woman pushed her knees into a Tube passenger in south London, aggravating a previous injury.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 13:47:54 +0100
Man seriously hurt in Putney police chase crash
A man has been seriously hurt in a crash in Putney in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday, August 24).

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 11:12:00 +0100
M25 crash: Three dead and two arrested
Three people have died and two drivers have been arrested after a serious collision involving a lorry, a minibus and a car on the M25 in Essex.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Covid antibody tests to launch across the UK today - how to book
Here’s what you need to know about the programme and who is eligible for a test.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 11:16:24 +0100
New 'Covid-22' variant will be a 'big problem for the coming year'
The scientist, who is based in Europe, warned the new strain could become the most dangerous and warned we face a “big risk”.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 10:38:45 +0100
Five jailed over brutal killing of taekwondo star Amrou Greenidge
The Old Bailey heard that the talented athlete had fallen in with a ‘dangerous crowd’ leading to his killing in August 2019.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 19:06:55 +0100
Extinction Rebellion climate activists arrested in London
At least eight people have been arrested at protests in London demanding urgent action on the climate crisis organised by Extinction Rebellion (XR).

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 17:00:58 +0100
Wandsworth Children’s Services receives praise from Ofsted
Wandsworth Council has been praised for its commitment to improving the lives of vulnerable children in a recent Ofsted inspection.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 16:47:04 +0100
Man contests 'unclear' parking signs in Richmond Green
A man has branded parking in Richmond Green a “scandal” due to its “confusing” signage.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 13:13:27 +0100
Wandsworth charity walks to remember loved ones
A fundraising walk is taking place in September to support young people suffering from parental loss.  

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 11:00:29 +0100
Petersham and Ham Sea Scouts to open new headquarters
A scouts group in Richmond is set to get a new home next month.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 11:21:16 +0100
Norbury house fire Pollards Hill South: 40 fighters attend
A fire broke out at a house in Norbury this morning (Monday).

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 10:51:05 +0100
London Met Office weather August bank holiday: Sun forecast
It's been a long time coming, but London is finally in for some sun at the end of this week.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 10:12:00 +0100
Streatham takeaway fire: 25 firefighters tackle blaze
A fire at a fast food takeaway shop in Streatham has sparked a London Fire Brigade warning to other takeaway owners.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 11:21:23 +0100
Covid-19 travel testing companies have misleading price
Health secretary Sajid Javid has warned people to look out for travel testing companies who may be taking advantage of holidaymakers, Press Association has reported.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 11:15:54 +0100
Love Island’s Liam and Millie are betting favourites to win the ITV2 show
Liam Reardon and Millie Court enter the Love Island final as the odds-on favourites with Ladbrokes.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 09:40:17 +0100
Love Island final 2021: Everything you need to know before you watch
Everything you need to know before watching the Love Island final tonight, including who is in the final, how long Love Island will be on tonight and what time it starts.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Blue Moon: How to see the rare Sturgeon full moon
Here's everything you need to know about when, how and where to see the last full moon of the summer.

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Harry Potter, Meghan Markle's first date and more - 10 UK attractions to visit
The UK’s top attractions draw in millions of tourists each year but the majority of Brits have not discovered some bucket list destinations on their doorsteps.

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 12:31:18 +0100
Extinction Rebellion targeting London with protests
Environmental protest group Extinction Rebellion (XR) will stage a series of protests in London starting Monday (Monday, August 23).

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 11:02:31 +0100
Man raped on Clapham Common
Police have launched an investigation after a man was raped on Clapham Common.

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Asda, Tesco, Morrisons and more: 10 places kids can eat free in August
It can be hard to budget your money during the holidays, big chains are offering a helping hand with great deals meaning kids can eat for free.



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