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Fri, 05 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000Up to 139,000 Londoners have experienced long Covid
Up to 139,000 Londoners have had or are still experiencing long Covid according to new figures from the London Assembly.
Fri, 05 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000Blackheath's Clarendon Hotel housing NHS workers in pandemic
An independent hotel in Blackheath housed dozens of local NHS frontline workers during the peak of the first wave, and has opened its doors to emergency workers ever since.
Fri, 05 Mar 2021 09:18:07 +0000Long queues as till-free Amazon grocery shop opens in Ealing
Long queues were seen outside as the UK's first Amazon till-free grocery store opened in Ealing yesterday.
Fri, 05 Mar 2021 09:08:45 +0000World Book Day gift to Ealing Primary School pupils
PUPILS at The Grange Primary School in Church Gardens, Ealing, have received a bundle of new books for their library.
Fri, 05 Mar 2021 08:08:48 +0000New Covid variant added to watch list after found in UK
A new coronavirus strain that is believed to have originated in the UK is being tracked by scientists, as efforts increase to suppress variants of concern.
Fri, 05 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000Up to 139,000 Londoners have experienced long Covid
Up to 139,000 Londoners have had or are still experiencing long Covid according to new figures from the London Assembly.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:30:00 +0000Pedestrian road deaths spark calls for review into crossings
More than 1,200 people were injured and 68 people were killed while walking on or alongside London’s roads in 2019, figures have revealed.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 10:06:41 +0000Amazon opens till-free supermarket in London
Amazon has opened a till-less grocery store in London. Amazon Fresh is in Ealing and it is much smaller than a supermarket.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 16:24:44 +0000Sadiq Khan launches London Mayor re-election bid
Sadiq Khan has launched his mayoral re-election campaign with a focus on "jobs, jobs, jobs" for Londoners affected by the coronavirus crisis.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 10:23:01 +0000Amazon Fresh till-less grocery store opens in London
Amazon is to open a completely till-less new store in London, its first 'just walk out' shop outside the US.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000Matt Hancock praises Bexley's top Covid vaccination team
Bexley has been heralded by Matt Hancock and the Government as one of the highest performing Covid vaccination teams in the country.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 16:20:00 +0000Bexley councillors refuse to rule out pay increase
Conservative and Labour councillors in Bexley voted against ruling out a potential 3% pay rise later this year last night, despite 'significant financial uncertainty' for the council.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 16:08:56 +0000Richmond leader urges residents to keep social distancing
Richmond Council's leader has once again spoken out to urge people to stick to Covid-19 social distancing restrictions.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 15:39:02 +0000Funeral held for James 'Jimmy' Ashdown, parachute veteran
A funeral service has been held for a veteran from the Parachute Regiment, who had lived at a Mitcham care home for nearly 13 years.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 15:02:35 +0000Bromley Class A drug arrests lead to charges for four suspects
Three men and a woman have been charged with drug supply offences after being arrested in Bromley.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 14:25:13 +0000Police name fatal Croydon stabbing victim and arrest woman
A 22-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder, following the fatal stabbing of a 19-year-old man in Croydon.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0000Row over Hammersmith Bridge repair costs
A row over funding for repairs for Hammersmith Bridge broke out at Tuesday night’s budget meeting at Richmond Council (March 2).
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 13:56:23 +0000Full list of south London Wetherspoon's to reopen April 12
Nearly 50 Wetherspoon pubs are set to reopen across south London next month, according to an announcement.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 13:13:01 +0000Tributes to Cllr Sue Hordijenko at Lewisham's full council
A Lewisham councillor who passed away recently was described at a meeting of full council on Wednesday (March 3) as someone “who always saw the best in people” and fought tirelessly for her residents .
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 12:28:17 +0000'Extreme far right' Bexleyheath terror suspect in court
A Bexleyheath teenager charged with terrorism offences hid bomb-making manuals inside text guides for the video game Minecraft, a court has heard.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 11:50:45 +0000Man jailed for life for Stockwell murder of Jaden Christie
A 22-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Jaden Christie in south London.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 11:32:28 +0000Brampton Primary Academy's thoughtful welcome back for pupils
Children at one Bexleyheath school are set for a warm welcome when they return next week - as they are set to be greeted by hundreds of teddy bears.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 11:07:12 +0000Lewisham's budget and council tax hike approved
Lewisham residents face paying nearly £100 extra for council tax on average after a hike of 4.99 per cent was approved by full council on Wednesday (March 3).
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 10:48:26 +0000Uncertainty for New Addington boxing club after lease pulled
A popular boxing club which has been running for 50 years has been served a major blow by Croydon Council as it fights for its future once again.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 10:28:04 +0000Council tax increase approved for Richmond
Richmond Council has agreed budget plans that will see residents’ tax bills rise by at least £58.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 10:11:15 +0000Royal Family issue update on Prince Philip after heart procedure
The Duke of Edinburgh has now spent 16 nights in hospital, his longest ever stay.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 10:00:28 +0000Croydon murder investigation after man stabbed to death
Police have launched a murder investigation after a man, thought to be 19 years old, was stabbed to death in
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000Sadiq Khan accused of cutting affordable housing targets
Sadiq Khan was today accused of “failing Londoners” by the GLA Conservatives after figures revealed a cut to affordable housing targets.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 18:01:39 +0000South African variant of coronavirus found in North Wembley
Emergency surge testing will be deployed in North Wembley after the South African Covid-19 variant was traced in the area.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:30:00 +0000Pedestrian road deaths spark calls for review into crossings
More than 1,200 people were injured and 68 people were killed while walking on or alongside London’s roads in 2019, figures have revealed.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:18:50 +0000Waitrose steps up online deliveries with Greenford 'dark store'
A NEW ‘dark store’ is now operating in Greenford for Waitrose’s online delivery service.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000Harrow Council and Harrow Giving promote discounted gym offer
Those on benefits in Harrow can access discounted virtual gym passes under a joint venture between the council and a local charity.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 15:57:01 +0000London Fire Brigade called to Tottenham sinkhole
Firefighters were called after a minivan got stock in a sinkhole in Tottenham.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 13:57:04 +0000Harrow Council confirms 2021/22 parking management plans
Harrow Council is set to spend £300,000 on new parking measures to address pressure points highlighted throughout the borough.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 13:12:02 +0000Barnet Council urged to go greener as budget approved
Councillors continued to row over parks, green spaces and climate change during a debate on Barnet Council’s budget.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 13:05:53 +0000Sadiq Khan launches Mayor of London re-election bid
Sadiq Khan has launched his re-election campaign by calling for a 1945-style programme to rebuild London’s economy.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 13:03:33 +0000Enfield Council slammed over failure to pay Covid grants
Businesses are warning they could face financial ruin over Enfield Council’s failure to distribute grant funding.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 09:58:59 +0000Spoil from Chilterns Tunnel would be used on reviving grasslands
LANDSCAPERS advising on the HS2 rail project aim to re-use building materials to create new chalk grassland, woodland, wood pasture and wetland habitats in the Colne Valley.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000Help us celebrate World Book Day 2021
It’s that day of the year again when children will be dressing up as popular characters from memorable stories to mark World Book Day.
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 19:00:00 +0000Sadiq Khan faces Labour revolt over Silvertown Tunnel
London Mayor Sadiq Khan is facing increasing opposition from members of his own party over plans to push ahead with a new road tunnel under the River Thames.
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 18:30:00 +0000Budget 2021: Sadiq Khan says budget 'lacks ambition'
Today’s budget announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak “lacks ambitious vision” according to London Mayor Sadiq Khan.
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 18:20:45 +0000Map shows London areas at risk of being Covid-19 hotspots
A map have revealed the London boroughs at risk of becoming Covid hotspots by the middle of March.
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 12:30:00 +0000Sadiq Khan to take over as planning authority on Hondo Tower
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan will take over as the local planning authority on the controversial application to build a 20-storey office block.
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000Sadiq Khan accused of cutting affordable housing targets
Sadiq Khan was today accused of “failing Londoners” by the GLA Conservatives after figures revealed a cut to affordable housing targets.
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 12:05:00 +0000Funeral procession for Eltham couple who died of Covid-19
An emotional funeral procession marched down Eltham High Street on Monday in tribute to the beloved couple who died from coronavirus within days of each other.
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 17:30:00 +0000Bromley hoarder jailed after revolver and gold bars seized
A hoarder from Bromley has been jailed for five years after handguns, ammo, gold bullions and a haul of cash were discovered at his home.
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 12:25:00 +0000Budget 2021: All the announcements as they happened
We will be bringing you the latest updates throughout the day as Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivers the next budget.
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 10:35:36 +0000Covid: Police break up illegal rave in Bellingham
Police raided a 50-person illegal rave at a leisure centre in Bellingham on Saturday night (February 28), according to council sources.
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 15:45:00 +0000New cycle lanes between Greenwich Park and Eltham proposed
Consultations have been launched on two new cycle lanes proposed between Greenwich Park and both Eltham and Shooters Hill.
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000Rishi Sunak to extend furlough scheme until September
Employees will continue to receive 80% of their salary for hours not worked until the scheme ends.