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Fri, 19 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Nutcracker Agency celebrates award
A marketing agency in Sutton have been recognised for their hard work into their clients campaigns.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 07:49:00 +0000
Two arrested on suspicion of murder after Croydon stabbing
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of the murder of a 22-year-old who was found stabbed in Croydon.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Parents may have to test children twice a week for Covid-19 when schools reopen
A health minister said there is “work in progress”following reports that parents could be asked to test their children at home twice a week.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Sadiq Khan announces £5 million plan to aid economic recovery
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has announced plans to launch a £5 million post-Covid tourism drive to aid London’s recovery from the pandemic once it is safe to reopen.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 16:46:18 +0000
SEND parents left 'disheartened' after FOI request
A founder of a group which represents SEND parents has called out the council in response to the publication of their SEND services board minutes.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 15:15:00 +0000
Plans unveiled for new vaccination sites in SW London
Plans for more mass vaccination sites in South West London have been unveiled.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 15:07:23 +0000
Garage break-ins and assault in Chertsey in three days
A spate of garage break-ins and a violent assaulted marked a crime-ridden three-day period in Chertsey in the last few days.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 10:33:09 +0000
Police called to fight in Carshalton
A 22-year-old man was stabbed in Carshalton yesterday afternoon.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Sutton dad backs petition to support Brain Tumour Research
A dad-of-two is urging the public to sign a petition to help fund vital research into brain tumours.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Campaign for new stage at Croydon venue where Marley played
Live music could soon return to an iconic venue that once hosted the likes of Pink Floyd and Bob Marley.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 17:39:21 +0000
Two new coronavirus testing sites open in Epsom and Ewell
Two new testing sites to screen people for the Covid-19 virus have opened in Epsom and Ewell.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 16:19:06 +0000
Teddington Athletic dad worked on new UEFA documentary
A Teddington Athletic FC parent has helped to create a new documentary aimed at tackling discrimination in football.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Covid vaccine calculator shows when you'll get jab
Millions of people across the UK have been given their first Covid vaccine  - but when will you get your jab?

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 13:38:39 +0000
Cyclist taken to hospital after car crash in Richmond Park
A cyclist was hospitalised with injuries sustained after a serious crash at Richmond Park earlier this morning (Thursday, February 18).

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Covid-19 vaccine myths debunked by experts
Councils are appealing for people to make “informed decisions” on the Covid-19 vaccine as it tries to bust myths associated with the jab.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 16:51:00 +0000
TfL confirms Northern Line extension work is 'on track'
The Northern Line is on track to extend to Battersea later this year, with two new stations opening.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 10:21:54 +0000
When will gyms reopen in England? - What we know so far
Gyms have not been able to open at all this year amid new lockdown restrictions introduced in January.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Luisa Porritt: Apprenticeship hub could help 'lost generation'
Mayoral candidate Luisa Porritt has outlined plans to introduce an apprenticeships hub in London to avoid a “lost generation” of young people.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Home Bargains opens new store in Twickenham
Home Bargains has invested £1 million into a new store in Ivybridge Retail Park, Twickenham.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Beattitude asks women to 'Move for my Mood'
A fitness studio in Earlsfield has launched a 'Move For Your Mood Challenge' to combat lockdown lethargy.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 17:18:40 +0000
Couple celebrates lockdown business anniversary
A couple who launched a business in Raynes Park during the UK's first lockdown are set to celebrate their first birthday next month.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 17:11:47 +0000
HS2 protester at Croydon Crown court after weeks in tunnel
One of the environmental protesters who occupied a self-dug tunnel for weeks in Euston, central London, to protest the HS2 project appeared at Croydon Magistrates' Court yesterday (Tuesday, February 17).

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 15:52:40 +0000
Man robbed on train between Wimbledon and Worcester Park
Police have released CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to following a robbery on-board a train between Wimbledon and Worcester Park on January 31.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 14:29:13 +0000
Arrests in SW London probe into fatal Parsons Green stabbing
Police made three more arrests in 24 hours as they continued with their murder investigating into the death of an 18-year-old from Wandsworth.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 12:55:42 +0000
Council tax rises by a 2.43 per cent in Epsom and Ewell
Council tax will rise by 2.43 per cent in Epsom and Ewell, the borough council (EEBC) have announced after agreeing their 2021/22 budget.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 11:17:51 +0000
Croydon community raises thousands for nurse lost to Covid
The family of a Croydon community nurse who sadly passed away after contracting coronavirus have expressed their gratitude after hundreds of people donated to fundraiser for her funeral.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 10:40:54 +0000
Couple cook over 1000 meals for Merton and Sutton families
A couple who "batch cooked too many meals" has teamed up with the community to continue helping families in Covid-19.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Sutton home care company receives highest CQC rating
Home Instead Sutton has become the first home care provider in the borough to be awarded a Care Quality Commission (CQC) outstanding rating.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Charity slam council for 'booting them out' of Surbiton home
A Kingston mental health charity has hit out at the council for telling them to vacate their premises without any notice or consultation.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 16:54:10 +0000
10 driving offences you've probably never heard of
There are more than hundreds of rules in The Highway Code.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 16:00:54 +0000
Surrey has fewer women behind bars than any other county
Women's rehabilitation schemes for low-level offenders have been praised after it was revealed Surrey has the fewest women in jail per capita of any county in the UK.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 14:31:05 +0000
Prince Philip the Duke of Edinburgh 'unwell in hospital'
Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, has been taken to hospital "as a precaution" after feeling unwell, it has been reported.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 15:04:03 +0000
Richmond's 'Rough Sleeper Recovery Plan'
New measures to reduce the number of rough sleepers in Richmond after lockdown have been set out by the Council.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 12:56:31 +0000
'Powerjam' offers young musicians a chance
A band project is motivating young songwriters to stay creative over lockdown.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 11:21:37 +0000
Campaigner says we should chose when we decide to die
A widow whose husband died painfully is campaigning to change the law on assisted suicide in the UK.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 13:34:37 +0000
The Transport for London jobs currently on offer
Transport for London is currently looking for new staff across London.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 09:43:06 +0000
When will hairdressers reopen in England? - What we know so far
Hairdressers were forced to close once more at the start of the year as part of fresh lockdown restrictions.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 11:11:01 +0000
4 things need to happen before lockdown is lifted, NHS chiefs say
NHS chiefs have set out four key tests that they believe must be passed before Boris Johnson should consider easing lockdown restrictions in England.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
London Mayor Election: Shaun Bailey pledges new Met officers
Shaun Bailey has today unveiled his “Fresh Start Plan” for London and has pledged to put 8,000 new police officers on the streets if he becomes mayor.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Sadiq Khan announces £30 million funding for Met Police
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan today announced an extra £30 million a year to protect Metropolitan Police officer numbers until at least 2025.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 17:45:15 +0000
Croydon teachers 'considered quitting over traffic rules
Teachers working at local schools can now drive through restricted roads in Crystal Palace and South Norwood.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 16:05:00 +0000
Alan Sugar and Jeremy vine support Surbiton Iraq War veteran
An Iraq war veteran is raising thousands of pounds for a charity close to his heart by undertaking a virtual bike ride spanning the distance between London and Brighton.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 15:12:25 +0000
Sutton ex-mayor continues to support young people
An ex-mayor of Sutton is offering to provide funding for community groups who support young people in sport.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 13:58:36 +0000
Epsom benches dedicated to key workers during Covid
Two benches dedicated to NHS and key workers who are helping keep us safe during the coronavirus pandemic have been unveiled in Epsom.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 12:51:31 +0000
Adults receiving care cook meals for Croydon rough sleepers
A group of adults in fulltime care in Croydon showed their solidarity with others in the community recently after cooking meals for the Croydon homeless hub.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 12:31:29 +0000
Which iconic movies and TV series were filmed in Richmond?
From blockbuster films to television dramas, Richmond has been home to many feature films, TV dramas, adverts and documentaries over the years.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 12:13:28 +0000
Sutton ranks in top 10 for outstanding schools
Sutton ranks eighth for the area with the best schools in England, according to a recent survey.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 11:06:00 +0000
Lidl compared to Disneyland on hilarious Facebook thread
The NEW Lidl in Hackbridge opened last week, and for some shoppers, it was everything they expected and more.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Former leader of Croydon Council suspended from Labour Party
The former leader of Croydon Council has been suspended from the Labour Party, along with the former cabinet member for finance.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 17:20:46 +0000
Controversy over closure of Sun Inn Flowers
Residents from Barnes have spoken out after a popular flower stall was shut down last week due to COVID-19 regulations.



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