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Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Fundraising bubble show to help bring care home and nursery together
A bubbly night of fundraising is set to support a year-long intergenerational project.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New sports sessions launched for homeless people near London stations
A charity is using sport and physical activity to help homeless people rebuild their lives and regain independence.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Here are the latest planning applications submitted in Merton
Here are the latest planning applications validated or decided by Merton Council this week.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans submitted for mixed-use redevelopment on Upper Richmond Road West
Richmond Council has validated and decided on a range of planning applications in the past week.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans for loft extensions and home alterations in Kingston and Surbiton
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Kingston Council this week.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:05:44 +0100
Starbucks confirms the return of viral drink this summer as Brits left 'screaming'
Starbucks has confirmed that its viral Unicorn Frappuccino is returning to stores this summer.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:11:00 +0100
'Much-needed' or 'not in keeping with the community' - mosque plan splits opinion
Plans to convert a former ambulance station in Sutton into a mosque have triggered a huge response with opinions mixed.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0100
Epsom man sentenced after 'cuckooing' concerns at resident's home
An Epsom man has been sentenced for drug offences after police responded to concerns of "cuckooing" at a vulnerable resident's home.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:35:10 +0100
Epsom police given extra powers over Derby weekend to stop anti-social behaviour
Police have been given extra powers to tackle potential anti-social behaviour linked to large crowds in Epsom this weekend.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:23:25 +0100
Investigation launched as three taken to hospital after flat fire in Sutton
An investigation has been launched after a fire broke out at a flat in Sutton.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:51:09 +0100
Three taken to hospital after flat catches fire in Sutton
Three people have been taken to hospital after a fire at a residential property in Sutton.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:27:04 +0100
RECAP updates after three taken to hospital following BLAZE at Sutton flat
Firefighters are tackling a fire in Sutton. Send photos or information to Ezekiel.Bertrand@newsquest.co.uk

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:36:06 +0100
Witness appeal after ‘woman punched in face’ at Primark in Surrey shopping centre
Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was allegedly punched in the face in a Surrey shopping centre.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:24:00 +0100
Aldi to upgrade Kingston store as part of £300m investment
The Adams Walk branch in Kingston upon Thames is among the sites set to be refurbished under Aldi’s £300 million investment.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:47:14 +0100
Universal names new UK theme park that's set to open in 2031
Universal’s first UK theme park, due to open in 2031, now has a name - will you be visiting?

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:51:15 +0100
Is Halifax down? Users report issues with banking app and login
Halifax users have been reporting issues with the bank this morning (June 3) and have struggled to login, use the app and make payments.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:42:31 +0100
One in 10 adults have never landed a strike when tenpin bowling
One in 10 adults have never landed a strike when tenpin bowling.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:40:25 +0100
Sir Mo Farah has challenged the public to escape their comfort zones
Sir Mo Farah has challenged the public to escape their comfort zones by offering them holidays and bucket list experiences - on the condition they agree to leave 'immediately.'

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:37:40 +0100
Pizza Express announces the return of fan-favourite £1 mains deal
Pizza Express is offering customers a second main dish for just £1 when they purchase another main.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:10:39 +0100
UK brewery enters administration as survival crisis mounts amid 'challenging costs'
A brewery has entered administration as the UK’s beer sector faces mounting pressure.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:00:49 +0100
McDonald's announces major menu change with brand new burgers and collectible cups
McDonald's has announced a limited-edition menu for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. See all the new menu items.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:47:10 +0100
Man taken to hospital after being stabbed in the leg near West Croydon station
A man in his 30s has been taken to hospital after being stabbed in Croydon.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:39:24 +0100
Two men jailed after cocaine and drug money found in vehicles during police search
Two men have been jailed after police found cocaine and cash in vehicles stopped during routine patrols in Surrey.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Carshalton runner crowned 'king of parkrun' after making global history
A south London runner has become the first person in the world to complete 1,000 parkruns, more than two decades after taking part in one of the event's earliest editions.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:21:53 +0100
High street fashion chain enters liquidation with 'closing down' sales
The company’s website is now offline, calls to its customer service line go unanswered, and emails bounce back.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:02:40 +0100
Sir David Attenborough not slowing down at 100 as energy remains ‘strong as ever’
Sir David Attenborough is not slowing down on his passion for the natural world despite recently turning 100 years old.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:29:48 +0100
Marks and Spencer reopens in south London after 18-year absence
Marks & Spencer is opening four new food stores in London and refurbishing six existing locations as part of a major expansion.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:24:34 +0100
Marks & Spencer to open new food store in south east London
Marks & Spencer is opening four new food stores in London and refurbishing six existing locations as part of a major expansion.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Southern trains on Norwood Junction route disrupted this week
Some late-night Southern trains will not be running this week due to engineering work.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The Ewell artist and his striking exhibition that stays with you after you leave
Art was never my strongest subject, and if my old art teacher ever stumbled across this piece, I suspect he would be quietly nodding in agreement.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:41:06 +0100
Dad and daughter to cycle 90 miles across the Outer Hebrides
Will Macdonald and his seven-year-old daughter Tabby, from Tooting, are cycling 90 miles across the Outer Hebrides to raise funds for Mind.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Major UK cycling company closes after 22 years as it enters administration
Major UK cycling company, Saddleback, is "no longer operational" after collapsing into administration.

Sun, 31 May 2026 13:43:41 +0100
Couple egged on speed limit break with kids in back before fatal Surrey crash
A couple who encouraged dangerous driving that led to the death of a motorcyclist in Surrey have been jailed for a total of 13 years.

Sun, 31 May 2026 10:48:06 +0100
Sutton appoints new civic mayor to represent borough
Cllr Muhammad Sadiq will serve for the 2026-27 civic year after being formally chosen at Sutton Council’s annual meeting.

Sun, 31 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
South Londoners jailed in May including support worker who stole from vulnerable man
Our monthly round-up of the south London criminals sentenced to prison in May 2026.

Sun, 31 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Everything to know for Soccer Aid 2026 including how to watch and the line-ups
From actors like Tom Hiddleston and Danny Dyer to football legends Wayne Rooney and Jill Scott, there are plenty of huge names taking part.

Sat, 30 May 2026 11:44:39 +0100
Victim raped as teen tells her Surrey rapist ‘you changed my life for the worst
A Surrey man who raped a teenage girl has been jailed after a court heard the powerful words of the survivor, who asked him directly: “Why?”

Sat, 30 May 2026 12:13:07 +0100
‘How could this Sutton café get any better? By opening in the evenings.’
I thought this Sutton café couldn’t get any better, until it opened in the evenings.

Sat, 30 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'I tried the new London afternoon tea inspired by a famous fashion designer'
A brand-new afternoon tea has launched to celebrate the V&A’s latest exhibition on revolutionary fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli.

Sat, 30 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Five Sutton walks to try for a stroll this summer
With summer not far away, it’s the perfect time to explore Sutton’s green spaces, riverside paths and historic parkland.

Sat, 30 May 2026 08:51:00 +0100
Here's why the Champions League final is on earlier this year and what time it's on
Arsenal and PSG are facing off in the the 2026 Champions League final, but while it typically starts at 8pm UK time, this year there has been a change.

Fri, 29 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100
All the South Western service changes this weekend due to maintenance work
Several South Western Railway services will be revised this weekend due to maintenance work in the New Malden area.

Fri, 29 May 2026 14:02:00 +0100
Croydon player has won £120k for the next year - but hasn't claimed their prize
The National Lottery is urging players in Croydon to check their tickets after a winning Set For Life entry remains unclaimed.

Fri, 29 May 2026 10:17:44 +0100
All the Southern trains not running this last weekend of May
Several Southern trains will not be running this weekend due to engineering work.

Fri, 29 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100
New civic mayor appointed to represent Croydon
Councillor Mohammed Islam was officially named as Croydon’s new civic mayor at a ceremony during the council’s annual meeting on May 27.

Fri, 29 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Battersea Park Children's Zoo celebrates 75 years this half-term
Battersea Park Children's Zoo is celebrating its 75th anniversary.

Fri, 29 May 2026 15:15:07 +0100
One in six owners have risked their dog's life by leaving them in a warm car
One in six dog owners have left their pooch in a car at temperatures that could risk their pet’s life, according to research.

Fri, 29 May 2026 15:09:47 +0100
Celebrities pay tribute to loved ones ahead of nationwide memorial toast
Celebrities, including Dame Prue Leith, Rob Brydon and Sir Stephen Fry, have paid tribute to lost loved ones in a series of moving videos ahead of a nationwide memorial toast.

Fri, 29 May 2026 09:21:45 +0100
US fast food chain to rival McDonald’s as it confirms UK return after 17 years
A US Tex-Mex food chain is returning to the UK after it disappeared in 2009.

Fri, 29 May 2026 08:33:32 +0100
McDonald's launches new 'drink of the summer' from next week
A new iced drink will be coming to McDonald's in time for summer and it's a twist on the classic matcha.

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