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Wed, 10 Feb 2021 13:43:37 +0000
Boy found in New Malden park pronounced dead
A teenage boy has sadly been pronounced dead after he was found in Green Lane Recreation Ground in New Malden on Monday evening (February 8).

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 18:17:10 +0000
Hospital U-turns parking fee after Piers Morgan slams trust
St Helier and Epsom Trust are to reverse their decision to charge staff for parking after being blasted by Piers Morgan.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:32:19 +0000
Flood alert in Kingston in wake of Storm Darcy
Kingston town centre faces a flood alert this evening (Wednesday, February 10) as the snowfall brought by Storm Darcy combines with high tides on the River Thames.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 14:24:23 +0000
Khan suggests £500m VED 'raid' to replace boundary charge
Sadiq Khan and leaders from all five of the London Assembly's political parties have urged the transport secretary to allow Transport for London (TfL) to retain the £500m it raises every year in Vehicle Excise Duty (VED).

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 12:32:21 +0000
New Covid-19 symptoms revealed -what to look out for
More than one million people were subject to swab tests and questionnaires as part of Imperial College London’s REACT study.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 08:12:08 +0000
'Lessons must be learned' after Surbiton train death
Ministers and union bosses say "lessons must be learned" after a man was hit by a train and died while working on a railway track in south-west London.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 11:35:52 +0000
Man racially abuses Epsom Co-op worker over two nights
A man racially abused an Co-op worker in Epsom on two consecutive nights last month, it has emerged.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 08:24:41 +0000
Croydon nurse who inspired NHS family dies with Covid-19
A south London nurse who died with Covid-19 managed to inspire almost her entire family to work for the NHS, her son has said.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Kingston music teacher speaks of struggles during Covid
A Kingston music teacher who lost a quarter of his income during the first lockdown has spoken out about the difficulties of running his business during the pandemic.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 11:43:59 +0000
Universal Credit is increasing in April - but by how much?
The rise in benefits will increase the revenue of millions of low-income households.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 15:32:58 +0000
Captain Tom Moore's family thank the nation and pay tribute to an 'amazing man'
“It’s the little noises and habits of people close to you that suddenly become deafening in their absence.”

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:32:22 +0000
RECAP: Updates as Boris Johnson leads coronavirus briefing
Good evening and thank you for joining us. We'll be bringing you live updates from tonight's coronavirus briefing from Downing Street, which is being led by Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 14:16:50 +0000
Boris Johnson press conference - 5 things he could say
Chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance will join Boris Johnson at the Downing Street press conference at 5pm, No 10 has said.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 14:50:25 +0000
Person dies after being 'struck by train' near Surbiton
A person has reportedly been struck by a train between Surbiton and Weybridge stations, bringing cancellations to lines in the area.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 13:55:01 +0000
Snow causes six-vehicle crash near Headley
Authorities are warning road users of hazardous conditions amid the weather brought by Storm Darcy after a multi-vehicle crash in Headley earlier today (Tuesday, January 9).

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 11:47:17 +0000
Covid-19 'not from a lab' as WHO calls for research into frozen foods
A team of researchers recommended future studies including a direct spillover from animals to humans and research into frozen foods.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 09:49:17 +0000
Snow showers continue across London on Tuesday
Second day of weather warnings for London as more snow forecast

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 11:37:12 +0000
Pictures: Snow falls across south London
Weather warnings for snow are in place through Wednesday across south London

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 17:39:55 +0000
Blocked drains in Kingston cause property flooding nearby
Blocked drains on Kings Road near Richmond Park brought flooding to at least one home in the area after heavy rains in recent days.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 15:33:10 +0000
Schools may be open during summer holidays
Students and teachers could see two weeks cut from their summer break in an effort to catch up with physical learning.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 13:39:00 +0000
Snow brings warning for people getting Covid jab in Surrey
A warning over the weather was issued for people due to receive their vaccination against coronavirus in Spelthorne today (February 8) after heavy snow made travel conditions difficult.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 11:49:34 +0000
Police seize more knives in South London after stabbings
Police have sent mounted police to patrol the streets of Croydon and conducted 'Stop and Searches' across South London in recent days after a wave of stabbings south of the River Thames.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:29:45 +0000
RECAP : Updates from Downing Street's Covid press conference
Live updates from the Government's press conference at Downing Street

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 12:42:21 +0000
Covid: Matt Hancock to lead briefing at Downing Street
THE Health Scretayry will lead a press conference today as concerns grow over the South African variant of Covid-19.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 12:30:00 +0000
When will lockdown end? Dates for schools, shops and pubs
England has been in its third full lockdown for a month - but when will it end and what are the key dates?

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 11:50:55 +0000
Storm Darcy brings ice and snow to London
The Met Office issued Amber and Yellow warnings over snow and ice as Storm Darcy, dubbed the 'Beast from the East' hit London with wintry showers and plunging temperatures.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 14:26:28 +0000
Latest Covid infection rates for all South London boroughs
The number of new coronavirus infections are falling across South London as the ongoing lockdown imposed to slow the spread of Covid-19 continues to have an impact.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 10:46:38 +0000
Building destroyed at Barwell Business Park fire Chessington
A warehouse was destroyed after a large fire ripped through Barwell Business Park in Chessington yesterday evening (Saturday, February 6).

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
London's businesses save billions through business rates scheme
More than 20 per cent of London’s businesses made use of the Government’s business rates holiday during the Covid-19 pandemic, saving a total of £3 billion.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:15:30 +0000
Updates as wave of stabbings in South London continues
Live updates after a man dies and nine others are injured in a single night of stabbings in South London.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 11:20:15 +0000
Man arrested at Heathrow charged with terror offences
A man arrested at Heathrow Airport has been charged with terrorism offences.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 08:30:00 +0000
Vets issue warning to UK dog owners over deadly disease
The warning comes after potential cases of the condition known as Alabama Rot have been discovered in the UK.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Campaign launched for Emergency Services and NHS Cenotaph
A campaign has been launched to fund a London memorial to all NHS and emergency services workers, including those who have risked or lost their lives during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 15:50:00 +0000
Covid-19: More than one million people vaccinated in London
London has this week passed the milestone of vaccinating more than one million people against Covid-19.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 10:46:14 +0000
London weather: When Met Office says snow will fall
London is bracing itself for a weekend of severe weather warnings for snow and ice, starting this weekend.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 13:09:07 +0000
Staff re-join NHS as Epsom-St Helier announce pay benefits
Epsom and St Helier is investing £2 million in the cleaning, catering and portering teams in a move which will improve pay and benefits.

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 12:08:41 +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 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 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 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.

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 12:22:10 +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.



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