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Thu, 25 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000
When can we stop wearing masks? Review to take place in UK
Face masks have become a normal part of life during the Covid pandemic - but when can we stop wearing them?

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 17:44:00 +0000
South Lambeth Estate residents suffering from constant works
A Lambeth estate is being tormented by ongoing works amid the pandemic, while one elderly woman had a stroke after waiting weeks to be moved.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 10:40:33 +0000
Testing urged after South African strain found in Oval
Lambeth residents who live and work in Oval are being asked to get a Covid-19 test after the South African variant was detected in the area.  

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 16:04:42 +0000
Covid recovery plan would see everyone receive £150 in vouchers
The £9bn high street recovery plan has been sent to Rishi Sunak for consideration.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 14:38:29 +0000
FOMO Director Robert Wilson speaks out on lack of diversity
A director of a top south London-based modelling management agency says the industry still has a long way to go when it comes to diversity.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 13:18:36 +0000
Areas in SW London where KFC wants to open new restaurants
Several new restaurants in southwest London and north Surrey feature on a list of areas where fast food chain KFC plans to expand.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 11:47:27 +0000
London falling behind on housing targets for older people
London is not doing enough to meet the housing needs of older people, a new report from a leading think-tank has found.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 10:51:48 +0000
Boris Johnson hints at cheaper pints when pubs reopen
Boris Johnson was asked about the idea of cutting tax on alcohol served in pubs and adding it onto supermarket alcohol instead.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Woman's experience of homelessness in south London amid Covid
“You don’t feel the cold until about two o’clock in the morning, that’s when it’ll be icy cold,” says Ifama Mawusi Abimbola, who was forced to sleep outside on the streets of South London on two occasions during the coronavirus pandemi...

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 10:03:17 +0000
Child Benefit payments will go up in April - how much will you receive?
The government has announced child benefit payments will increase from the start of the new tax year, benefiting millions of children.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 13:03:46 +0000
You could be entitled to £500 if your child has to self-isolate when schools return
The Department for Education has said attendance for all pupils will be mandatory when schools reopen to more children from March 8.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 12:21:04 +0000
Summer catch-up schools planned for students in England
Secondary schools will be asked to deliver summer schools as part of the government’s multimillion-pound catch-up programme for children in England.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 10:39:20 +0000
Earlsfield 'no left turn’ sign amounted to issuing of 300k fines
A controversial road rule implemented last summer in Earlsfield amounted to amounted to the issuing of 300k fines, a recent enquiry has revealed.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 09:37:36 +0000
Appeal to identify burglars in Richmond and Putney
Police are looking to identify three men in connection with burglaries in Richmond and Wandsworth which are believed to be linked.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 16:45:00 +0000
When are the UK Bank Holidays in 2021? Lockdown rules revealed
There are seven upcoming Bank Holiday left in 2021. Here we look at what Covid lockdown rules will be in place across England.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 15:56:43 +0000
Prince Philip to remain in hospital for 'several days', Buckingham Palace confirm
The Duke is not expected to leave hospital for several days, Buckingham Palace said.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 10:56:16 +0000
Protesters ‘occupy’ York Gardens tree to prevent felling
‘Tree protectors’ have climbed into a 100-year-old tree in York Gardens and are camping out to save it from being cut down.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 16:18:13 +0000
Work begins on cycle route at Wandsworth Town Centre
Construction work has started on a new 4.7km cycle route in south-west London, which will make cycling easier between Wandsworth Town Centre and Chelsea Bridge.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 13:14:04 +0000
Putney family fundraises for lifesaving medical treatment
The family of a 3-year-old boy are appealing to fellow Wandsworth residents to help with their son’s vital stem-cell treatment in Thailand.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 09:46:52 +0000
London Fire Brigade chief addresses bullying after inquest
The head of London Fire Brigade has spoken out against bullying after an inquest heard how a "singled out" young black firefighter tragically took his own life.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 15:43:31 +0000
Covid: When every lockdown rule is set to lift in England
All schools in England will reopen on March 8.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 17:07:39 +0000
Pictures show Sadiq Khan as he receives vaccine in Streatham
Pictures show Sadiq Khan receiving the coronavirus vaccine in Streatham last week.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:13:00 +0000
Recap as Boris Johnson sets the way out of lockdown
Stay with us throughout the day for updates as Boris Johnson sets out his road map out of lockdown for England.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 17:37:19 +0000
British Gas workers strike on Clapham Common
British Gas engineers across south west London are on their twenty-second day of strike action, picketing on Clapham Common against controversial plans to 'fire and rehire' them.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 13:58:06 +0000
New coronavirus cases continue to fall across southwest London
The number of new coronavirus infections across southwest London has continued to fall in every borough.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 12:22:40 +0000
Boris Johnson's road map 'leaked' ahead of press conference - key details
People will be eager to hear Boris Johnson’s plans to end lockdown in England as details started to emerge late on Sunday night.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 12:18:28 +0000
TfL: New Oyster card change coming next month in London
Transport for London's drive for contactless travel has led to a small change in Oyster cards coming next month.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 12:03:18 +0000
Illegal Wolf skin rug & monkey skin jacket seized in Tooting
Police have seized an illegal wolf-skin 'rug' recently discovered by the Met Police's Wildlife Crime Team in Tooting.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 10:54:10 +0000
Boris Johnson: Adults to be offered Covid vaccine by July 31
Boris Johnson has pledged to offer all adults in the UK a coronavirus vaccine by the end of July as he prepares to set out his road map to relax lockdown restrictions in England.

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 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 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 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 11:18:37 +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 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.

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 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 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
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.



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