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Tue, 16 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Sarah Everard: Woman starts memorial garden tribute
An organiser has spoken out after plans for a silent vigil was put to a halt after she was threatened with a £10k fine.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Six stations along the Greenwich line to receive upgrades
Over £200,000 has been secured for a range of improvements for six Greenwich Line stations.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Flats 'smaller than a tube carriage' on sale in South London
Flats smaller than a tube carriage are now on sale near East Croydon Station.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Harrow Council consultation on Streetspace cycle lanes
People can have their say on pop-up bike lanes and safety measures installed near schools to encourage cycling and walking in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 19:15:31 +0000
Cranborne Crescent crash: Tribute paid after crash
A family has paid respect to a “caring” mother who died in Potters Bar following a collision with a council tipper van in a residential road.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 19:10:00 +0000
TfL reveal London bus routes affected by driver strike
Transport for London has revealed the 80 routes that will be disrupted due to a driver strike on Wednesday.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 17:19:17 +0000
Woman in 60s hospitalised after late night attack in Sidcup
Screams were heard in the early hours of the morning in Sidcup after a woman in her 60s was assaulted at a residential address and taken to hospital.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Young people's mental health 'at a crunch point', report finds
Young people’s mental health is reaching a “crunch point” in London during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a new report from the London Assembly.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Sadiq Khan calls for investigation into Met handling of vigil
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has called for a full independent investigation into the Metropolitan Police’s “completely unacceptable” handling of a vigil for Sarah Everard this weekend.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 19:00:00 +0000
TfL reveal London bus routes affected by driver strike
Transport for London has revealed the 80 routes that will be disrupted due to a driver strike on Wednesday.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 12:04:27 +0000
Stolen pug found in Bexley park and reunited with Kent owner
An adorable pug found wandering a local Bexley park has been reunited with her owner 65 miles away after a robbery attempt.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 14:12:17 +0000
Sarah Everard: south London pays tribute to Sarah Everard
People across the country have paid tribute to Sarah Everard over the weekend, and many beautiful tributes were marked in south London.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 12:34:14 +0000
Londoners take part in BT's 'Adopt a Kiosk' scheme
More than 500 iconic red phone boxes across London are up for grabs, as BT urges communities to give them a new lease of life.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 14:24:02 +0000
Pictures show tribute to Sarah Everard at Crystal Palace
People across the country have paid tribute to Sarah Everard over the weekend, and many beautiful tributes were marked in south London.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 08:27:28 +0000
Mum's horror at discovering gunshot victim on Croydon street
A young mum has spoken of her horror of hearing a gunshot that left a man with life-threatening injuries outside a corner shop in south London.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 13:44:14 +0000
WATCH: Clashes in York Gardens tree protest
Skirmishes have broken between protestors and security guards over the felling of a mature tree in Battersea.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:36:04 +0000
Revised plans for £10m transformation of Greenwich Park
Revised plans for an major £8 million overhaul of Greenwich Park have been unveiled, restoring and enhancing the Royal Park whilst also keeping the project Covid-secure.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 17:31:32 +0000
Council seeks views on Elleray Hall site redevelopment
Fresh plans for the redevelopment of a popular Teddington community centre have been made public, as the council seek the views of residents.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 16:54:17 +0000
New vaccination centre opens in Roehampton
A new vaccination centre has opened at Roehampton's historic Queen Mary's Hospital.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 16:43:45 +0000
Projects helping recovery after Covid-19 eligible for funding
Community projects that will help Lewisham recover from the Covid-19 pandemic will be able to bid for community infrastructure levy (CIL) funding from May this year.  

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 16:45:03 +0000
Former Twickenham School students run aspiration classes
Bright former students at Twickenham School have pledged to return to run Aspiration Classes as part of the new Elite Alumni programme at the school.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 14:30:32 +0000
Outdoor sports facilities prepare to open in Greenwich
Outdoor sports facilities and open-air swimming pools will reopen in Greenwich in just two weeks after work to make the facilities Covid-safe.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 16:30:30 +0000
Zecure app launches for Wandsworth school children
A new app has launched today which seeks to keep children safe on Wandsworth’s streets.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 14:04:11 +0000
Police handling of Sarah Everard vigil condemned
Council leaders have blasted the Met Police’s “manhandling” of women attending a vigil for Sarah Everard on Saturday (March 13).

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 13:37:04 +0000
South London homeless hub describes heavy coronavirus impact
A homelessness hub in Croydon have spoken out on the impact of Covid-19 on their services and the need for greater government support to address the issue.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:22:24 +0000
Man dies after crash in Mitcham
A man has died after suffering serious injuries from a crash this morning.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:13:06 +0000
Boris Johnson makes plans to investigate police actions at Sarah Everard vigil
The Metropolitan Police has faced criticism in regards to how they handled the vigil, with calls being made for Commissioner Cressida Dick to resign.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 12:11:21 +0000
Have a say in Richmond Monopoly
Richmond is landing own official Monopoly game and the public has the power to choose which landmarks make it onto the board.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 19:53:16 +0000
Grants offer to Hillingdon firms is widened
MORE businesses are eligible for grants from Hillingdon Council during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 19:00:00 +0000
Hugh Myddelton residents reunite with families for Mother's Day
Mother’s Day this year was an extra special moment for some care home residents, as it was among the first time families were able to reunite.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 18:03:49 +0000
Woman dies as blaze sweeps through Greenford house
SIX fire engines and around 40 firefighters were called to a blaze in Mary Peters Drive, Greenford, this morning (15).

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Young people's mental health 'at a crunch point', report finds
Young people’s mental health is reaching a “crunch point” in London during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a new report from the London Assembly.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 16:14:30 +0000
Brent Council voluntary redundancy scheme costs £1.4 million
Brent Council will pay out just under £1.4 million to workers leaving as part of its voluntary redundancy scheme.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 16:08:00 +0000
Survey on Enfield Town tower block plans ends this week
A survey set up to gauge residents’ views on a major redevelopment proposal that includes a 26-storey tower block closes this week.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Epping Forest a 'hotspot' for 'fatbergs' clogging up sewers
This grim story about a 'fatberg' epidemic in the sewers of Epping Forest was making our headlines five years ago this week.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 14:41:56 +0000
South African variant of coronavirus found in Harrow
Emergency surge testing will be deployed in Harrow after the South African Covid-19 variant was traced in the area.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0000
Brent Council gender, ethnicity, disability pay gaps 2019/20
The gender pay gap among Brent Council staff continues to close but female employees are still paid less than their male counterparts overall.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 13:35:03 +0000
Northwick Park Hospital nurses praised in Glamour Magazine awards
The Mayor of London awarded Northwick Park Hospital nurses on behalf of all NHS workers for their work over the pandemic.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 13:35:29 +0000
Ealing student composer makes waves in Europe
AN aspiring student composer in Ealing is making her mark on the world stage, refusing to let self-doubt or COVID stop her from achieving her dream of a career in music.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 13:00:00 +0000
Golf course in Enfield to stay closed as lockdown eases
A golf course that Enfield Council plans to lease out will not reopen as Covid-19 restrictions are eased.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Sadiq Khan calls for investigation into Met handling of vigil
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has called for a full independent investigation into the Metropolitan Police’s “completely unacceptable” handling of a vigil this weekend.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:54:09 +0000
Police searching for wanted man with links to Potters Bar
Police are trying to find a man who is wanted.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000
'Worrying signs' of discrimination concerning coronavirus vaccine
Why is Covid killing people of colour was the title of a recent fascinating documentary by actor David Harewood. He found Black Asian Minority Ethnic (BAME) people disproportionately represented amongst those getting and dying from covid.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 08:26:58 +0000
Sarah Everard: PM 'concerned' by vigil footage
Boris Johnson will discuss ways to protect women and girls from violence with the head of the Metropolitan Police amid a storm of criticism over the force’s handling of a vigil in memory of Sarah Everard.

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 17:52:54 +0000
Sarah Everard vigil: Woman 'dragged' by police speaks out
A woman has slammed the Metropolitan Police for “throwing her to the floor” during a vigil for Sarah Everard.

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 15:28:27 +0000
Two arrested after man shot in Croydon
A MAN has been rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries after he was shot in Croydon yesterday afternoon.

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 12:23:42 +0000
Sarah Everard vigil: calls for Met Police chief to resign
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick is facing calls to resign after clashes between police and crowds at a vigil for Sarah Everard.

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 11:05:37 +0000
Sarah Everard: Police defend actions at Clapham vigil
Metropolitan Police have defended their handling of a vigil in memory of Sarah Everard amid pressure to explain their actions following the event.

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 10:46:00 +0000
Kate Middleton pays respects to Sarah Everard in Clapham
The Duchess of Cambridge visited a south London memorial for Sarah Everard yesterday afternoon.

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 17:09:40 +0000
Police clash with hunger strike protesters in Kenton
Disorder broke out between police and protesters in Harrow this afternoon.



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