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Wed, 13 Jan 2021 08:23:56 +0000Two arrested by Met Police in Deptford over cannabis & knife
Two males have been arrested in Deptford after their vehicle was stopped and police discovered a quantity of cannabis and an offensive weapon.
Wed, 13 Jan 2021 08:53:50 +0000London leaders demand urgent tougher Covid measures
Sadiq Khan and London Councils have called on Boris Johnson to bring in stronger regulations or risk an ‘unsustainable strain’ on the NHS.
Wed, 13 Jan 2021 09:31:41 +0000Fourteen fined after large Park Royal car meet
Fourteen people have been fined after a large car meet gathered on the same day a ‘major incident’ was declared in London.
Wed, 13 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000Harrow Council urged to act on new 5G mast in Harrow View
An estate agent says the installation of 5G equipment outside his office has “destroyed” his business – leaving it “invisible” behind a mast and cabinets.
Tue, 12 Jan 2021 17:05:16 +0000'Like a warzone’ - St Helier staff speak from the frontline
Staff at St Helier hospital have compared their wards to a ‘war zone' as they fight the second wave of the pandemic.
Tue, 12 Jan 2021 09:23:35 +0000Coronavirus: Nine fined for car trip from Croydon to Hove
POLICE have fined nine people who drove from London to Hove "without a reasonable excuse", during the national coronavirus lockdown.
Tue, 12 Jan 2021 15:42:38 +0000London sonic boom: RAF jets scramble to intercept aircraft
Shocked residents took to social media this afternoon after hearing a sonic boom in the skies above Essex.
Tue, 12 Jan 2021 19:03:00 +0000Covid-19: Lewisham Homes suspends work on Pepys Estate
Lewisham Homes is suspending fire safety works on an estate in Deptford following an outcry from residents over surges in Covid-19 cases.
Tue, 12 Jan 2021 10:36:36 +0000Royal Mail lists areas hit by Covid postal delays in UK
Royal Mail has published a list of areas where there have been delivery delays.
Tue, 12 Jan 2021 10:50:19 +0000Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust and council launch project
A project has been launched to support local NHS staff and patients in south east London with extra staff, refreshments and accommodation.
Tue, 12 Jan 2021 11:51:02 +0000Centres offering Covid-19 vaccines across south London
The country is currently in a race to vaccinate the nation, and with infection rates at their highest ever in London, Covid-19 jabs appear to be our only hope of normality returning.
Tue, 12 Jan 2021 12:06:09 +0000Bexley Council closes Hall Place and gardens to visitors
Bexley Council have temporarily closed Hall Place and Gardens to the public after a recent surge in visitors since the lockdown was announced last week.
Tue, 12 Jan 2021 14:03:35 +0000'Enormous explosion' heard over London caused by sonic boom
A sonic boom has been felt over London and the rest of the south east today, with alarmed residents reporting an explosion or an "enormous bang."
Tue, 12 Jan 2021 15:08:14 +0000Covid vaccine text scam warning
Authorities in South London are warning residents over a fake text and phone call scam that attempts to extract personal information and money by posing as providing of the Covid-19 vaccine.
Tue, 12 Jan 2021 13:02:04 +0000Kingston's rapid Covid testing regime screens key workers
Essential workers in Kingston not showing any symptoms of Covid-19 coronavirus can get screened for the virus in 30 minutes thanks to a new rapid testing regime in the borough.
Tue, 12 Jan 2021 08:23:35 +0000Boris Johnson 'Covid hypocrisy' after London bike ride
Boris Johnson has been accused of hypocrisy by a Labour MP following reports the Prime Minister went cycling seven miles from his home after imposing sweeping Covid restrictions on others.
Tue, 12 Jan 2021 08:15:12 +0000Met Police: Rule-breakers are 'likely' to be fined
The Metropolitan Police Commissioner has warned coronavirus rule-breakers they are "increasingly likely" to face fines as forces move "more quickly" to enforce lockdown restrictions.