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Sat, 23 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000SE London: Covid-19 dashboard cases and deaths across Bexley
Coronavirus infection rates are beginning to fall in one of London's worst hit boroughs, so we've broken down all local figures behind the decline.
Sat, 23 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000The East London cemetery where the Kray twins are buried
Pictured in 1905, Chingford Mount cemetery was opened in 1884 on the site of the house and grounds of Caroline Mount.
Sat, 23 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000Call to protect Barnet parks amid solar farm fears
A councillor has called for all of Barnet’s parks and green spaces to be protected amid fears some could be used as sites for solar farms.
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 14:23:51 +0000Twickenham man jailed after horrific attack on his wife
A Twickenham man who left his wife with life-changing injuries after a “frenzied” and alcohol-fuelled attack, has been jailed for 22 years for her attempted murder.
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 16:24:02 +0000Lewisham: New Covid-19 testing centre to open in Downham
Lewisham Council is opening a second rapid testing site for critical workers with no Covid-19 symptoms.
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 17:09:24 +0000Decision for Sydenham Hill Estate 'unlawful', say locals
A community group hopes to take Lewisham Council to the High Court over a planning decision they say is unlawful and will harm the local area.
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 17:06:28 +0000Lewisham Police share appeal to catch robber & court dodger
Lewisham Police have appealed to the public to help catch one of their most a criminals, a man wanted for robbery and dodging court.
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 16:46:51 +0000Save Lewisham Hospital urges rethink on Lewisham CAMHS cut
A doctor and a committee have urged Lewisham council to rethink a proposed cut to children and young people’s mental health services (CAMHS).
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 13:09:09 +0000Lewisham bosses ask shop keepers to enforce Covid-19 rules
Lewisham’s director for public health and mayor have written to supermarkets urging them to enforce Covid-19 rules.
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 10:17:21 +0000Met Police officer, 37, dies after catching Covid-19
A serving Metropolitan Police officer has died after testing positive for Covid-19, the force has announced.
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 09:44:42 +0000Complaint about rubbish in Hither Green amid cuts
A Hither Green resident has complained about “filthy” roads ahead of budget cuts that could see street cleaning reduced.
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 11:22:08 +0000Met Office issues cold weather warning as snow forecast
Public Health England has issued a warning to keep warm as the Met Office forecast a spell of cold weather.
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 11:14:53 +0000Works begins on Sidcup library & cinema at old Blockbuster
Work transforming the old Blockbuster store in Sidcup into a new library and cinema complex has begun.
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 17:24:41 +0000Croydon man fined hundreds of pounds for LTN breaches
A Croydon man has expressed his frustration and disappointment after receiving a number of traffic fines from the borough council related to the Lower Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTN) scheme.
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 11:44:45 +0000Remote oxygen monitors used against Covid in Croydon
Croydon NHS are giving remote oxygen monitors to certain people who test positive for Covid-19 in the borough to help patients and better manage the immense strain of coronavirus.
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000SE London College prepares NHS vaccine workforce for Oxleas
The first cohort of 250 students being trained by London South East Colleges to help deliver the vaccine across south east London have completed their training in record time.
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 17:11:09 +0000Appeal to identify four men in Stockwell sexual assault
Police are looking to speak to four men in relation to a serious sexual assault in Stockwell in August 2020.
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 15:57:52 +0000Wandsworth's new community group to help prevent dog thefts
A WOMAN from Wandsworth has launched a dog theft prevention group, following a concerning spike in pet crimes in the area.
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 15:32:09 +0000Teddington Scouts Group campaign to save meeting hall
A SCOUT group in Teddington is campaigning to save their headquarters – which has been home to the club for over 40 years.
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 17:30:00 +0000Covid-19: Latest vaccination figures for London
More than 500,000 Londoners have now been vaccinated against Covid-19, but the capital is still lagging behind the rest of the country.
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 17:06:22 +0000Harrow Council increases environment fines and extends PSPO
Fines for environmental offences in Harrow are set to increase and cover a greater number of issues, the council confirmed.
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 16:13:58 +0000Firearm alert as police surround Southall house
SPECIALIST firearms officers were on standby in Saxon Road, Southall yesterday afternoon (21) amid concerns for the welfare of a man inside a house.
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 14:33:37 +0000400-person wedding in Stamford Hill broken up by police
Jewish leaders have condemned a wedding attended by around 400 people at a school after it was broken up by police.
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 12:37:03 +0000Harrow Council defends Headstone South councillors’ roles
Harrow Council defended the work of three ward councillors after an online petition called for a vote of no confidence in their performance.
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 12:22:05 +0000Barnet Council 'will not impose LTNs on residents'
Traffic-reduction schemes that have caused controversy in other boroughs will not be imposed on Barnet residents, councillors have agreed.
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 12:24:31 +0000Met Police officer, 37, dies after catching Covid-19
A serving Metropolitan Police officer has died after testing positive for Covid-19, the force has announced.
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 17:29:01 +0000Boris Johnson: New Covid-19 variant could be more deadly
There is “some evidence” the UK variant of coronavirus is associated with “a higher degree of mortality”, Boris Johnson said.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 17:42:43 +0000Wayne Hoskyns: Dartford man jailed over Crayford killing
A man has been sentenced to jail time after being found guilty of killing a father of five in Crayford in June 2020.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 17:16:07 +0000Two arrested over drugs after Lewisham & Bexley police raids
Two men have been arrested and sizeable amounts of drugs and cash seized by police after raids and searches in Lewisham and Bexley this week.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 16:12:24 +0000Croydon University Hospital: Covid patient intake 'stabilised'
The number of coronavirus patients at Croydon University Hospital is not expected to drop for up to five weeks.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 12:08:00 +0000Lewisham's member for health issues vaccination warning
The Covid-19 vaccine roll-out will be slowed down if people ring their GPs asking for it, Lewisham’s cabinet member for health and adult social care has warned.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 11:38:32 +0000Greenwich Council approves 80 new homes in Kidbrooke
Plans to build 80 new sustainable council homes in Kidbrooke have been approved by Greenwich Council's Planning Board, along with £750,000 to be spent on improving the local area.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000Greenwich Council issues statement on bin delays and abuse
Bin collections across Greenwich are delayed because several staff members are ill or self-isolating, but the council have asked residents to stop abusing their collection crews.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 16:51:00 +0000Go to Catford Town Centre Framework events - cabinet member
Lewisham’s cabinet member for housing and planning has urged residents to attend consultation events on the Catford Town Centre Framework.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 12:57:32 +0000Greenwich University offer £1,000 hardship fund to students
The University of Greenwich has made one-off payments of £1,000 available to students in private-rented accommodation during lockdown if they can prove 'financial hardship'.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 17:24:02 +0000Dog stolen while out walking with owner in Merton
A dog was stolen from its owner in broad daylight while the pair were walking down a street in Merton recently.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 17:57:01 +0000Harrow Council approves six-storey Stanmore town development
Plans for nine flats alongside new office space in a six-storey building were approved by Harrow Council, despite concerns around public safety.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 17:53:43 +0000Fears over travelling to get Covid-19 jab in Enfield
Elderly people have raised concerns that travelling long distances for a coronavirus jab could put them at risk of catching the virus.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 14:31:33 +0000Harrow Council to carry out virtual site visits in lockdown
Site visits as part of planning applications will be held virtually during the national lockdown, Harrow Council confirmed.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 13:49:28 +0000Enfield opposition group wants more scrutiny of council pay
An opposition group has branded scrutiny of council pay “inadequate” as it continued to claim a key policy had been breached.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 13:18:03 +0000Police investigating two car crash near Apex Corner
Police are investigating after two cars crashed near a busy roundabout.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 12:58:00 +0000Sutton cafe hit with £1,000 fine for breaking Covid rules
Sutton Council has fined a café £1,000 and accused its management of putting people’s lives at risk, after it was warned multiple times for breaching coronavirus restrictions.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 12:10:12 +0000Harrow Council rejects housing plans at Canons Park Station
Plans for almost 120 new homes on a Tube station car park that “united the community in opposition” have been refused consent by Harrow Council.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 08:53:00 +0000Police name teenager who was stabbed in West Green Road
The victim of a fatal stabbing in Haringey on Tuesday has been named by police as 17-year-old Anas Mezenner.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 08:37:32 +0000Woman dies after she was hit by car in Woodcock Hill in Kenton
A woman has died after she was hit by a car just one day before she was due to celebrate her 62nd birthday.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000London Assembly delays vote on Universal Basic Income trial
A vote on whether or not to recommend a trial of universal basic income (UBI) in London has been delayed following a meeting of the London Assembly.
Wed, 20 Jan 2021 17:47:09 +0000Broadway Theatre Catford reopening delayed
The reopening of Catford’s Broadway Theatre reopening is set to be delayed for at least another year until autumn 2022.
Wed, 20 Jan 2021 13:56:03 +0000Duo's project to feed homeless making waves in Croydon
Two friends from Sutton and Croydon who launched a project to help rough sleepers in the area are seeing their work reap rewards despite the difficulties posed by the coronavirus pandemic.
Wed, 20 Jan 2021 14:30:43 +0000UK coronavirus hospital deaths increase by 1,185
The UK's coronavirus hospital death toll has increased by 1,185 - the biggest single-day jump of the entire pandemic.
Wed, 20 Jan 2021 12:52:12 +0000When will lockdown end in England?
Priti Patel said the UK has a “long way to go” before coronavirus restrictions can be eased.