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Fri, 05 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Former Met Police detective dies of Covid-19
A rugby-loving former Flying Squad detective with the Metropolitan Police who became a London taxi driver has died at the age of 68.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 08:06:09 +0000
Police shutdown party in Balham
Twenty-five people have been reported for the consideration of fixed penalty notices after a 'blatant breach' of coronavirus rules.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 09:54:02 +0000
Closure order on Roehampton corner shop after criminality
Police have shut down a Roehampton corner shop after drugs and weapons were found inside the property.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 08:44:47 +0000
Vaccination centre established at Twickenham Stoop
A new vaccination centre has launched at Twickenham Stoop, helping the government stay on track to reach its target of vaccinating 1.5 million people by the middle of February.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 13:28:17 +0000
Covid-19: Union prepares school staff in Sutton for strike
Teachers and support staff at Barrow Hedges school in Sutton are set to strike for six days.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 17:46:10 +0000
Mitcham duo Iftekhar Khondaker and Irfan Khondaker jailed
TWO South London brothers jailed over their roles in a horror seafront hit and run have lengthy criminal records.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 14:41:26 +0000
Map shows Covid cases in every London borough
Twenty seven London boroughs have recorded daily Covid cases falling by a third or more in a week.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 15:46:37 +0000
Sutton allotment shop adapts to Covid-19
These volunteers have been helping elderly people grow their produce throughout lockdown...

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
UK weather: Met Office say Beast from the East could arrive next week
A second Beast from the East could be heading for the UK next week, the  Met Office has said.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 12:50:36 +0000
Iftekhar Khondaker jailed for life for murder
A ROAD rage killer who mowed down three young men has been jailed for life for murder.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 14:26:15 +0000
London on track to meet vaccination target this month
London is on track to reach its target of vaccinating 1.5 million people by the middle of February, with more than one million jabs already given out.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 12:22:53 +0000
60-hour snow and ice warning issued across South East
THE SOUTH East has been placed under 60-hours worth of snow and ice warnings over the next few days.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 13:40:00 +0000
When will lockdown end in England? What are the rules?
All of the UK is under a lockdown to try to bring down the rate of coronavirus and protect the NHS.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 12:08:41 +0000
Met Office warning for snow and ice in London
A severe weather warning for snow and ice has been issued for London this weekend.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 11:13:10 +0000
GPs warn of Covid-19 symptoms you may not know about
The NHS focus on three key symptoms but doctors have urged officials to add other symptoms to the official list.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Over 100 distracted drivers caught in Surrey and Sussex
Road police in Surrey and Sussex said they had recorded almost 150 distracted driving offences in five days in January spent monitoring several motorways in the region.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 16:52:22 +0000
New data shows impact of Eat Out to Help Out in Sutton
Diners in Sutton bought more than 200,000 discounted meals through the Government's month-long Eat Out to Help Out scheme, figures reveal.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 08:28:55 +0000
Appeal after reports of man in River Thames in Chertsey
Police are searching the Thames in Chertsey following reports of a person in the river yesterday evening.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 08:51:56 +0000
Police appeal after man punched to ground in Clapham
Police have released CCTV footage which shows a man being punched in the face in Clapham.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 09:59:29 +0000
SWR awarded national standard in customer service
South Western Railway (SWR) has been recognised for achieving the national standard in customer service.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Newland House School joins pupil wellbeing programme
A Twickenham school is leading the way in supporting pupils’ mental health and wellbeing during the pandemic, using digital technology.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 10:41:33 +0000
Revealed: Number of London firefighters absent due to Covid-19
Almost 10 per cent of London Fire Brigade’s operational staff are currently absent due to Covid-19.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 15:40:48 +0000
New data shows impact of Eat Out to Help Out in Richmond
People eating out in the Richmond area bought nearly 300,000 discounted meals through the Government's month-long Eat Out to Help Out scheme, figures reveal.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 18:32:22 +0000
Covid conspiracist Hannah Dean banned from hospitals
A woman who was fined over filming apparently empty corridors in an effort to prove Covid-19 is a hoax has now been banned from visiting hospitals.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 17:01:48 +0000
Where is my nearest Covid vaccination centre? NHS produce map
This map reveals all the coronavirus vaccines sites, as it was announced the number of jabs given in the UK has now passed 10 million.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 11:47:29 +0000
Croydon council gets loan after 'serious failings' found
A government review into the financial collapse of Croydon Council exposes serious failings in management and leadership at the authority.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 13:48:24 +0000
Covid: First look at emergency testing in Pollards Hill
Footage shows residents being tested in Pollards Hill as the government ramps up its measures to stop the spread of Covid-19.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 09:32:27 +0000
Nadhim Zahawi speaks of uncle's last moments at St Helier
Vaccine minister Nadhim Zahawi has opened up about his uncles last moments at St Helier Hospital.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 17:12:15 +0000
Richmond slams government plan for fast-track developments
Richmond Council have slammed the government's latest fast-track rules for the approval of new developments in the UK.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 15:11:03 +0000
Matt Hancock defends Chris Whitty branding TikTok user 'pathetic
The footage, which is undated, was uploaded to social media platform TikTok and was recorded near Westminster.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 13:32:04 +0000
'Inadequate' Covid vaccine supply concerns for SW London GPs
GP leaders in South West London have expressed their concerns over "inadequate" supplies of Covid-19 vaccine doses at their clinics, fearing the shots are being redirected to mass vaccination centres at their expense.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 13:07:37 +0000
Suspect Shepperton burglar arrested as huge item list found
A suspected burglar from Shepperton was arrested by police recently who posted a remarkable list of items they said had been recovered as part of their investigation.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 11:30:17 +0000
Council tax rise in new budget for Kingston
Council tax in Kingston is set to go up by the maximum possible 4.99 per cent this year.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 08:44:45 +0000
Mixed views in Surrey amid enhanced coronavirus testing
Targeted coronavirus testing has been rolled out in Surrey as authorities work to contain the spread of the South African variant.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Surrey policeman wins award with new drug dealing approach
A police officer working in Runnymede has won a prestigious award after developing an innovative approach to drug dealing on an Addlestone estate.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 12:25:15 +0000
Council fly flag in memory of Captain Sir Tom Moore
Merton Council will mark the memory of Captain Sir Tom Moore by flying their flag at half-mast today.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 16:13:04 +0000
Talented teacher inspires Richmond students thorough breakdancing
Meet the talented Richmond teacher ‘breaking’ stereotypes.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 12:22:10 +0000
Captain Sir Tom Moore: A life in pictures
The WW2 veteran captured the nation’s hearts last year when he made 100 laps of his garden to raise money for the NHS.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 16:21:57 +0000
Talented teacher inspires Richmond students thorough breakdancing
Meet the talented Richmond teacher ‘breaking’ stereotypes.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 12:26:36 +0000
Stray cat becomes artist's lockdown model
A feline intruder got more than a saucer of milk when it visited an artist’s home in Hampton Wick.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 11:19:08 +0000
University of Roehampton signs partnership with Richmond upon Thames College
A school and university in South West London are working together to create more opportunities for students in the arts.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 16:09:58 +0000
Captain Sir Tom Moore: national hero dies, aged 100
The 100-year-old charity fundraiser was taken to hospital on Sunday, after being treated for pneumonia and tested positive for Covid-19.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 08:23:03 +0000
Coronavirus: South African variant found in Pollards Hill
A person has tested positive for the South African variant of coronavirus in Mitcham.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 16:42:06 +0000
Croydon woman's home food wows Big Tobz and Lethal Bizzle
A Croydon woman who lost her job in the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic is wowing Londoners including a host of household names with her home cooking takeaways.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Royal Mail issues scam warning to UK customers
Royal Mail has warned people to watch out for various scams currently doing the rounds.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 10:58:03 +0000
Woman rushed to hospital after crash in Surbiton
A woman was rushed to hospital after a car flipped onto its side in a crash on St James Road in Surbiton Monday (February 1).

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 14:58:56 +0000
Flood warning for Chertsey, people encouraged to take action
A flood warning has been issued for parts of Chertsey after heavy rainfall as residents were warned by authorities to take "immediate action" to address the dangers on Tuesday (February 2).

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Full list of Covid symptoms - including Covid tongue
People with Covid-19 have reported a wide range of symptoms – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 13:16:50 +0000
Call for volunteers in Surrey to test against Covid variant
Surrey’s Local Resilience Forum (SLRF) are looking for volunteers to help test for the South African coronavirus variant in Egham.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 11:44:49 +0000
Kingston Uni study finds flaws in government PPE sourcing
A study published by researchers at Kingston University (KU) uncovered major shortfalls in the government's sourcing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers on the frontlines of the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic in t...



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