Archives

Your Local Guardian

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000
Girls Friendly Society switches to online support
A community group is turning the challenges presented by Covid-19 into an opportunity, by offering fun packed activities for children at home.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Ryanair and Virgin Atlantic rated worst for Covid refunds
Ryanair and Virgin Atlantic have been rated as the worst of six major airlines for providing passenger refunds in a survey.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 18:47:00 +0000
Two arrested after East Surrey Hospital staff abused
Two men were arrested by police today (Thursday, January 28) after a distressing incident at East Surrey Hospital last week involving the abuse of hospital staff.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 18:21:47 +0000
Cryptocurrency: Seller wants Bitcoin payment for flat
Buyers of a Brighton flat will have the option to pay in cryptocurrency, in what is believed to be a first for the city.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 15:11:15 +0000
Controversial Croydon LTN barriers to be removed
Planters blocking off roads to through traffic in Crystal Palace are set to be removed in the coming days.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 11:55:04 +0000
Thousands report 'dirty tap water' across south London
THOUSANDS of residents have reported dirty water coming out of their taps across south London this morning.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 16:24:38 +0000
51-year-old from Norbury charged with gun crimes
A 51-year-old man from Norbury has been charged with a series of offences related to a gun found at his home earlier this week.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 15:56:00 +0000
Campaign to save Croydon's libraries continues to grow
Children and the disadvantaged will be most affected if Croydon Council goes ahead with plans to close five of the borough’s 13 libraries, campaigners claim.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 13:14:04 +0000
Police respond to 'concerns of welfare' at Sutton Station
Emergency services were called to Sutton Station after witnesses said they saw a man threatening to jump yesterday afternoon.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 16:12:11 +0000
Sutton grandad cycles for daughter's charity in Croydon
A 91-year-old is attempting to cycle the equivalent of Land’s End to John O’Groats and back again to raise money for his daughter's charity in Croydon.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 13:14:15 +0000
Only 'offensive and obscene' graffiti will be removed in Croydon
Only offensive and obscene graffiti will now be removed from walls and property in Croydon as the council works to save money. 

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Royal Mail give update on areas hit by Covid postal delays
Royal Mail has issued an update on the postcodes still affected by delivery delays in the UK.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 16:45:26 +0000
Richmond Revolution to permanently close amid Covid pandemic
A popular Richmond bar is set to close permanently, with the chain behind the business citing the government's Covid-19 restrictions as the reason.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 17:39:05 +0000
Coronavirus: 'Merton volunteers are truly heroes'
Volunteers have played a crucial role in the UK's fight against Covid-19, and many of these volunteers have been hard at work in Merton.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 13:09:00 +0000
Flood alert issued for Kingston after heavy rains
Residents and road users in Kingston are being warned over possible flooding in the area after heavy rainfall over night.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 13:57:30 +0000
Diabetes help groups offer lockdown boost in Surrey
A series of online support groups to help Surrey residents diagnosed with diabetes is being launched in February by the national Diabetes UK charity.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 09:06:52 +0000
Trains unable to run due to flooding between Horsham and Epsom
TRAINS are currently unable to run between Horsham and Epsom due to heavy flooding on the railway line.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 15:34:38 +0000
Group stormed East Surrey Covid ward and abused staff
A group of people who refused to wear masks abused NHS staff at the East Surrey Hospital in Redhill and gained access to a patient critically ill with Covid, it has emerged.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 18:30:36 +0000
Coronavirus: SW London doctor speaks from frontline
A DOCTOR speaks of the preassures on GP surgeries, the new strain, and people not following guidelines during the coronavirus crisis.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 14:50:00 +0000
Which strain of coronavirus did I have?
NEW analysis shows which strain of coronavirus people were likely to have had.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 12:49:02 +0000
Council team up with eBay to stop fake exemption badges
HUNDREDS of eBay listings for fake face mask exemption badges have been removed following a crackdown by Sutton Trading Standards.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 11:52:25 +0000
Croydon: Firearms and ammunition recovered in Norbury
A MAN has been arrested after two firearms and 34 bullets were recovered and seized at an address in Norbury on Tuesday.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 19:20:30 +0000
South East ambulance crews grateful for army's Covid support
Ambulance crews from the South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) have expressed their gratitude after military personnel were drafted in to help them in their duties during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 13:42:36 +0000
Covid infection rates drop in SW London, cases remain high
The infection rates for the Covid-19 coronavirus are falling across South West London and North Surrey, but numbers of new cases remain high in many boroughs in the region.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 16:19:16 +0000
Vertical Aerospace flying taxi to be trialled in two years
Flying taxis could be taking to the skies in the UK as soon as 2023.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 14:50:50 +0000
All schools in England to remain closed until at least March 8
Sir Keir Starmer criticised Boris Johnson for challenging him to declare that schools are safe when they are not able to open until March.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Royal Mail, Hermes and DPD: UK parcel delivery firms ranked
DPD has been voted the "best" parcel delivery service in the UK.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 12:59:10 +0000
Men sought after brutal robberies in Sunbury
Police are appealing to the public in the hunt for two men linked to violent robberies that took place in Sunbury last month.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 12:17:26 +0000
Councils handed power to close pubs until July
The Government has extended lockdown laws to allow councils in England to close public spaces, shops, restaurants and bars until 17 July 2021, according to The Telegraph.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 11:10:11 +0000
Boy, 13, missing from Morden
Police have issued an appeal to help locate a missing 13-year-old from Morden.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 14:27:14 +0000
Merton to hold virtual Holocaust Memorial Day event
A virtual event will be held to mark international Holocaust Memorial Day in Merton.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 11:44:11 +0000
Richmond remembers - Holocaust Memorial Day 2021
Banners have been installed across the borough to commemorate victims of genocide.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 10:52:01 +0000
Victim in hospital after stabbing at Battersea home
Police were called to an address in Queenstown Road, SW8, on Tuesday night (Jan 26) to reports of a stabbing.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 12:31:12 +0000
Charity offers free virtual tutoring for Richmond children
Children in Richmond and surrounding boroughs are being offered free help with their schoolwork, thanks to a new online homework club.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 20:23:17 +0000
Iftekhar Khondaker guilty of Brighton hit and run BMW murder
THE drink driver found guilty of mowing down a group of young men had done it before.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 18:52:00 +0000
Five Met Police members dead in a month to Covid-19
Five serving officers and staff members of London's Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) have died in January after contracting Covid-19, the force announced this evening (January 26).

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 18:08:52 +0000
Sutton man to search for love on ITV dating show Love Bites
A 29-year-old from Sutton will put his culinary skills to the test in a bid to find love during the pandemic.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 17:19:06 +0000
Croydon man campaigns against LTNs after hundreds in fines
A Croydon man has started campaigning on the street against the borough's Lower Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) scheme after receiving fines totalling over £800.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 15:11:19 +0000
Firefighter attacked putting out blaze in Thornton Heath
A fire fighter from London Fire Brigade (LFB) was attacked while attending a fire at a block of flats in Thornton Heat in the early hours of this morning (January 26).

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 16:48:22 +0000
Clapham couple launch popular Wimbledon deli in lockdown
A husband and wife from Clapham have found success with their two-month-old bakery in the heart of Wimbledon.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 13:33:41 +0000
Man sexually exposes self to woman in Thorpe, Surrey
Police are appealing for information from the public as they hunt for a man who sexually exposed himself to a woman in Thorpe earlier this month.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 12:59:56 +0000
Police appeal after dog attack in Mitcham park
Police are looking to speak to an owner following a dog attack in Lavender Park.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 12:43:00 +0000
Machete and knife seized from teenagers after Croydon chase
Two teenagers were arrested and a pair of blades seized in Croydon after police chased the pair off an electric scooter last night (Monday, January 25).

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 12:41:43 +0000
Police appeal to find missing man from SW London
Police have issued an appeal to help locate a man who has been missing since last year summer.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 11:59:30 +0000
Man who lost his wife to cancer campaigns during Covid-19
A man from Sutton is raising awareness about ovarian cancer in fears that fewer women are seeking help due to Covid-19.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 17:11:31 +0000
Kapihan coffee shop brings Filipino delights to Battersea
A family-run café is bringing a taste of their Filipino heritage to Battersea.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 15:31:28 +0000
Body scanners used in crime crackdown
Over 100 illegal items have been detected in HMP Wandsworth prison thanks to special body scanners.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 13:13:05 +0000
Council: more 20mph speed limits on busy roads
The council is calling for 20mph speed limits on a network of “red routes” across Wandsworth.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 12:12:03 +0000
MP welcomes study into swift Hammersmith Bridge solution
The London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham (LBHF) has commissioned a feasibility study into a temporary bridge proposal that could allow access across Hammersmith Bridge within one year.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 11:18:50 +0000
Richmond boy, 13, asks big tech companies to share resources
A schoolboy from Richmond has started a petition calling for multinational tech companies to donate devices to children during the pandemic.



home