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Sun, 21 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
IKEA launch new initiative sure to save you money on your furniture
The Swedish retailer is making it simpler for customers to extend the life of their IKEA furniture – one Allen Key at a time.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Covid-19 has forced 2 million Brits out of work for 6 months, new report shows
Covid-19 restrictions have hit the UK economy hard with almost two million workers unemployed or fully furloughed in January.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 11:33:47 +0000
Model Kate Moss says it hard growing up in Croydon
Kate Moss has admitted it "wasn't easy" growing up in Croydon.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
‘Likkle Sugarcane’ brings Caribbean food to Clapham
A pandemic, Brexit and a harsh winter are not the ideal conditions for opening a new business, but a bold restaurant owner from Wandsworth is taking his chances.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 11:45:29 +0000
Hairdressers in England ‘could stay shut until April’
Hairdressers may remain shut until April, according to reports, as the government prepares to publish its roadmap out of lockdown restrictions.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 08:38:00 +0000
Inside the most popular home for sale in Sutton
This stylish and contemporary property in Sutton is all-set for the summer with its very own swimming pool.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Wimbledon Village among best shopping destinations
Wimbledon Village has been named among Britain’s leading shopping destinations, according to research.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 15:44:47 +0000
Charles arrives at London hospital to visit Prince Philip
The Prince of Wales has arrived at the hospital where his father the Duke of Edinburgh remains after feeling unwell.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 12:06:16 +0000
Men charged with murdering Lavaun Witter in Croydon
Two men have been charged with the murder of a 22-year-old who was found stabbed in Croydon, as well as wounding a 16-year-old boy.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
What could Boris Johnson's 'road map' look like? - plans for pubs, schools and non-essential shops
Boris Johnson has called for patience ahead of announcing plans to lift lockdown saying “we want progress to be cautious but also irreversible.”

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 18:04:36 +0000
Wimbledon Village Farmers' Market to reopen this weekend
Wimbledon Village Market is set to reopen after traders were forced to close last week.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 13:42:29 +0000
Uber: Supreme Court ruling 'will have consequences' for London
The Supreme Court’s decision to class Uber drivers as workers “will have consequences” for the private hire sector in London, according to the London Assembly.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 17:05:06 +0000
Lee Boxell: Father speaks out after son's 48th birthday
Parents of a missing schoolboy last seen in 1988 are hoping to find out what happened to their son before they go to their graves.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 13:26:06 +0000
Entrepreneur finds success with phone box in Guildford
An entrepreneur has successfully transformed a red phone box into a mini coffee kiosk during the coronavirus crisis.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 11:28:41 +0000
Vaccine: live council question time to take place next week
Sutton Council will hold its second virtual question and answer session about the coronavirus vaccine next week.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 10:46:12 +0000
Morden volunteers create art installation with Sound Lounge
A Morden volunteer group have been making scrub hats and bags for the NHS to show their support in Covid-19.

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 15:34:24 +0000
TfL reveal London bus routes affected by driver strike
Transport for London said it is expecting major disruption next week as bus drivers go on strike.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 14:01:54 +0000
TfL set out new safety measures for Battersea bridge
New plans to improve safety around Battersea Bridge have been unveiled by TfL, with community engagement on the proposals set to start in the coming weeks.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 12:22:51 +0000
'Pollen bomb': Warm London weather could trigger allergies
Forecasters have predicted unseasonably warm temperatures this weekend, with warnings of a “pollen explosion” across London and the southeast of England.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 11:30:32 +0000
EncroChat: police charge man with drug conspiracy after raid
A man has been charged with conspiracy to import Class A drus after police raided a Swanley address linked to the notorious EncroChat network.

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 11:18:37 +0000
When will pubs reopen in England? - what Boris Johnson has said
Boris Johnson hinted at when the hospitality sector will reopen ahead of detailing plans to gradually ease lockdown.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 14:40:09 +0000
Safer school crossing set for Putney Ark Academy
A mother and daughter have successfully campaigned for a new zebra crossing on a dangerous junction outside a school in West Putney.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 13:48:42 +0000
Two charged with murder of Wandsworth teenager
Two people have been charged with the murder of a teenager in Parsons Green.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 12:58:13 +0000
Future of Park Lane Stables saved
A community horse riding stables in Teddington has raised a staggering amount of money to secure its future.

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.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 13:03:23 +0000
Covid-19: Every London borough coronavirus infection rate
Coronavirus infection rates continue to fall across London and are way below the level they were at when the second national lockdown ended.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 12:44:32 +0000
UK weather: Met Office say temperatures to soar this weekend
Temperatures are set to soar in some parts of the UK this weekend – with possible highs of 17C.

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).



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