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Wed, 20 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Oxleas NHS Trust makes progress with staff vaccinations
A Covid-19 vaccination programme at Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust is going "fantastically" as the trust aims to protect all members of staff against the virus by next month.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 09:38:12 +0000
Deal struck for new TV and film studio complex in Enfield
A council has struck a deal that will see a new film and television studio complex built at a £6 billion development.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 09:30:00 +0000
New charges to park in Palace Gardens multi-storey in Enfield
New charges are being introduced at multi-storey car park in Enfield from tomorrow.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 20:30:42 +0000
Man arrested over murder of pensioner at Mottingham home
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 74-year-old man was stabbed to death at a residential address in Mottingham.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 14:14:13 +0000
Covid-19 infection rates begin to plummet across SE London
Coronavirus infection rates have begun to fall significantly across south east London, nearly halving in some boroughs.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 16:18:15 +0000
Southwark Council electricity 100% renewable powered
Southwark Council announced today (January 19) that all of the electricity in its offices and buildings is now powered by 100 per cent renewable energy. 

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 13:12:33 +0000
Lewisham/Bexley/Greenwich BCU commander interview
Lewisham police are speaking to members of the community who have been stopped and searched in a bid to ensure the power is used correctly.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 12:52:37 +0000
SE London boroughs to 'rapidly increase' vaccine rollout
London health chiefs are pledging more vaccination centres are to open, with Bexley among those promising to "rapidly increase" the pace of its Covid-19 jabs this week.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 10:55:28 +0000
Woman found with slash injuries in Phipps Bridge
A woman was rushed to hospital with slash injuries on Sunday evening.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 17:39:35 +0000
Croydon landlord prosecuted over 'dangerous' bank conversion
A landlord in Croydon has been prosecuted for breaking a prohibition order after he failed to provide adequate safety measures in a flat conversion on the site of former bank in Sanderstead.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 12:50:58 +0000
Mum and daughter thank NHS with chocolate bar campaign
A mother and daughter from Mitcham has teamed-up to thank hospital staff across south-west London.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 11:13:19 +0000
Richmond Council warn parents over Covid in playgrounds
Parents are being warned not to congregate and observe Covid safety precautions in playgrounds after a number of reports raised concerns in Richmond recently.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 16:36:54 +0000
Paul Scully thanks post offices for dedicated services
Sutton MP Paul Scully has thanked post offices for their hard work during the coronavirus pandemic.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 17:07:54 +0000
West Middlesex Hospital staff given caffeine boost
An NHS doctor whose stolen bike was replaced by a community fundraiser has used the leftover donations to buy gifts for his burnt-out colleagues.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 16:08:49 +0000
Calls for Battersea Bridge crossing after pedestrian dies
Calls for a pedestrian crossing at Battersea Bridge have intensified following a fatal crash that occurred on Wednesday evening (January 13).

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 13:23:41 +0000
St Margarets girl, 10, excels in early maths GCSE
A schoolgirl from Richmond has passed her GCSE maths with flying colours – at just 10 years old.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Tithe Farm Club faces Covid-19 vaccination shortages
There are concerns of Covid-19 vaccine shortages at a new vaccination centre.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 17:33:59 +0000
Warning for potential flooding in Herts, Essex and London
People are being warned that their homes and business could be flooded as Storm Christoph looks set to make its way to our area.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Parking permit zones to be introduced more quickly in Barnet
Parking permit zones will be introduced more quickly under a three-year plan set out by Barnet Council.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 17:00:10 +0000
Canons Park Station development heads Harrow Council meeting
Plans for almost 120 new homes across three seven-storey blocks on a London Underground station car park will be debated by Harrow Council tomorrow (Wednesday, January 20).

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Mall sponsors London Skolars' Leighton Ball and Jerome Yates
A shopping centre is sponsoring two promising young rugby league players.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 15:53:43 +0000
Two on affray charges after mass brawl in Southall street
TWO men have been charged following a mass fight in the King Street area of Southall.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 14:28:52 +0000
HSBC branches in Barnet and Southgate to close for good
Two local HSBC branches will be among 82 across the country that will close their doors for good, the company has announced.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 13:30:00 +0000
Plan to tackle fly-tipping in Barnet
A plan has been drawn up to tackle fly-tipping in Barnet after a surge in incidents was recorded this year.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 13:27:02 +0000
Calls for Brent Council leader to resign after lockdown event
A former Brent Council leader called on three current councillors to resign after they attended a charity event during the national lockdown – though it has been dismissed by the local Labour Group as “political point scoring”.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 13:02:19 +0000
Specialist police swoop nets suspects in Hayes and Ealing
A SWEEP by police from the Territorial Support Group across London led to eight arrests, including suspects in Hayes and at Ealing Broadway.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 11:52:50 +0000
First homes for sale on former Southall gasworks site
THE first homes are going on sale at a huge new development in Southall.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 11:35:40 +0000
Man and boy of 13 face court over Hayes murder
A MAN and a teenager have been charged with the murder of Shakur Hassan in Hayes in October.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Harrow woman aged 101 vaccinated at Tithe Farm Club
A 101 year-old is among the thousands of people to receive a Covid-19 vaccine at a local centre.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 18:30:00 +0000
Here's how your children can access free books online while homeschooling
Gavin Williamson said: “While schools are closed for the majority of pupils, the learning and development of children must continue."

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 12:49:03 +0000
Severe weather warning for London ahead of heavy rain
THE Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain across the south of England this week, including London. 

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 08:48:06 +0000
Dog owner convicted after deer dies in Richmond Park attack
A dog walker has been convicted and fined £600 after his “relentless” Red Setter fatally wounded a Richmond Park deer in a prolonged attack.

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 13:59:04 +0000
School staff fear frontline 'while teachers work from home'
SUPPORT STAFF say they are being exposed to coronavirus 'whilst teachers work from home' during the pandemic.

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 17:27:00 +0000
Care home celebrates vaccination against coronavirus
Residents of a care home in Purley voiced their joy and relief after receiving their first doses of vaccinations against the Covid-19 virus.

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 16:32:00 +0000
Fraud warning over Twickenham Pay and Display machines
Criminals have stolen "thousands of pounds" from unsuspecting motorists in Twickenham and Teddington by obtaining their bank card details through a Pay and Display machine scam.

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 15:13:43 +0000
NHS issues Covid-19 vaccine scam warning
The NHS in south west London has issued a warning in a bid to stop scammers obtaining money through fake vaccine messages.

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 10:36:53 +0000
Police called to stabbing in Sutton
POLICE are investigating a stabbing which took place in Sutton on Sunday.

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 17:47:34 +0000
Tributes paid to Wallington man with 'wonderful soul'
Tributes have poured in for a resident in Wallington who recently died after a long battle with Oesophageal Cancer.

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 16:20:00 +0000
‘Urban-village’ of 453 homes approved for Richmond
A London developer has been granted the go-ahead by the Secretary of State for a £250 million housing development on Manor Road, Richmond.

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 15:17:00 +0000
COVID-19 testing opens at Tooting community centre
A new walk-through coronavirus testing centre has opened in SW17, as part of the Government's plan to ramp up community testing.

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 19:00:00 +0000
Who has gone the extra mile to help your community in the pandemic?
Do you know someone who has gone the extra mile during the pandemic?

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 17:30:00 +0000
Revealed: How much is London Stadium costing taxpayers?
The capital’s former Olympic stadium is costing Londoners up to £10 million a year, according to a report from the London Assembly.

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Married couples invited back to Essex village church for Valentine's Day service
Plans for a special church service on the most romantic day of the year were making our headlines five years ago this week.

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 16:58:00 +0000
Mass Covid-19 vaccination centre opens in Wembley
A mass Covid-19 vaccination hub has opened in north-west London as the Government announced the rollout will be extended to over-70s.

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Call to clean up Barnet and Brent beauty spot
A volunteer is calling for a “concerted effort” to clean up a local beauty spot blighted by littering and fly-tipping.

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 13:51:48 +0000
Ealing MP leads campaign to save hospitality sector
A PARLIAMENTARY campaign to save UK hospitality businesses has been launched by Ealing Central and Acton MP Rupa Huq.

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 13:47:53 +0000
Amanda Holden and Roman Kemp host Hayes school virtual event
AMANDA Holden and Roman Kemp are among special guests hosting the Virtual Open Event for the Global Academy School in Hayes this Thursday (21).

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 14:12:00 +0000
Teen who robbed two boys at knifepoint in Croxley Green sentenced
An armed teenager who robbed three boys of their mobile phones has been sentenced.

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 13:02:00 +0000
Brent polling station changes for May 2021 GLA elections
Changes to polling stations in Brent for the upcoming Greater London Authority (GLA) elections have been confirmed by the council.

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 12:19:00 +0000
Assembly Members clash over Met Police stop and search
Two London Assembly Members have exchanged words following a heated debate about stop and search at a recent Assembly meeting.



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