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Wed, 17 Mar 2021 17:49:20 +0000
Iona Lidington interview as new Covid cases rise in Kingston
The number of new cases of Covid-19 is rising in Kingston again after weeks of decline in the borough and across South London.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 15:24:10 +0000
Concern as new Covid cases rise in several parts of Surrey
The number of new cases of Covid-19 is rising in several areas of Surrey including Elmbridge, the latest data released by Surrey County Council (SCC) shows.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 15:15:05 +0000
London Cancer Hub moves into next phase of development
Work has begun to create a high-quality incubator space in the heart of The London Cancer Hub in Sutton.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 15:09:09 +0000
Arrest after pedestrian killed in Mitcham crash
A man has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drink or drugs after a fatal crash in Mitcham on Monday (March 15).

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:11:49 +0000
Four injured after crash on Cheam Road
Four people have been injured following a car crash on Cheam Road yesterday evening ( March 16).

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 12:30:30 +0000
South London teenager blinded in acid attack
A renewed appeal for information has been released following the blinding of a teenager in an acid attack in Thornton Heath in December.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 12:21:41 +0000
Mental health services come to Wimbledon Village
A new private mental health practice has opened in the heart of Wimbledon Village.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 11:36:00 +0000
Covid: Macmillan supports patients with hardship grants
Macmillan has supported over one thousand cancer patients living in south London with vital grants since the start of the pandemic.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 11:03:00 +0000
Sarah Everard: Tesco, Asda, and M&S share new safety message
Three UK supermarkets have sent an urgent new safety message to customers.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 10:49:16 +0000
Richmond Council announce tribute in memory of Sarah Everard
Twickenham's Orleans House Gallery is set to be lit up in memory of Sarah Everard and to recognise the need to end gender-based abuse and violence.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 10:48:20 +0000
Teenager missing from Surrey linked to South London
Authorities have released a public appeal in the search for a teenage girl missing from Surrey.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 10:20:00 +0000
What will 'Stay Local' mean this Easter in London?
With schools having returned and Easter fast approaching, the government has set out a roadmap for coronavirus restrictions to be further eased at the end of March - but what does this actually mean for Easter in London?

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 08:25:29 +0000
London bus strikes: TfL issues full list of affected routes
Bus services in the capital are set for more disruption today due to a driver strike over pay.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 07:39:44 +0000
Croydon: Two charged with attempted murder after shooting
Two men have been charged with attempted murder after a motorcyclist was left with life-threatening injuries when he was blasted outside a south London corner shop.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Huge unclaimed Set for Life prize brought in Sutton
The National Lottery is on the hunt for a lucky winner in Sutton, who is sitting on a ticket entitling them to a £120,000 cash prize.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
New adventure park to open this summer in South London
Interactive football, laser quest, a synthetic ice rink and a giant assault course are just some of the activities on offer at a new adventure park opening in Croydon's Centrale Shopping Centre this summer.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 10:03:08 +0000
Channel 5 looks for nearby residents to star on Skin A+E
Channel 5 is looking for residents with various medical conditions to appear on its popular TV show Skin A+E.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 12:58:43 +0000
Autumn trial date for Sarah Everard murder suspect
Metropolitan Police officer Wayne Couzens has appeared in court charged with the of 33-year-old marketing executive Sarah Everard.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 17:05:38 +0000
Child life coach speaks on mental health as schools reopen
A children's life coach and counsellor from south London says the future of this generation "rests on a knife edge" as she speaks on schooling and the pandemic.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 12:22:28 +0000
Sarah Everard: Four arrested at central London protests
Four people were arrested and two received fixed penalty notices amid further protests over the policing of the vigil in central London.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 11:39:18 +0000
Covid-19: Dons Local Action Group to mark one year together
Dons Local Action Group will celebrate one-year since it's launch with a virtual event at Plough Lane.

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 17:39:25 +0000
MAPPED: Most reports of sexual crimes in Clapham Common  
Data has revealed the roads in the Clapham Common where the highest number of violent and sexual crimes have been reported.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 13:27:38 +0000
Croydon music teacher leading Big Band in Abbey Road session
A music teacher from Croydon will lead a live streaming session of the Len Phillips Big Band from Abbey Road studios this Saturday (March 20) it what is hoped will mark an end to crowd-less concerts for the expert jazz musicians involved.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 11:51:31 +0000
Raid in Kingston targets modern slavery ring
Raids including an operation in Kingston took place this morning (March 16) aimed at breaking up a reported modern slavery ring.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 11:49:22 +0000
Removal of parking machines accelerated in Richmond
Over 100 parking meters will be removed from residential areas before the end of June in a bid to reduce fraud in the borough.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 11:12:06 +0000
Serious crash brings closures on M25 at Junction 11
Long delays were reported on the M25 near Chertsey today (March 16) after a lorry and car collided on the highway this morning.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 10:57:41 +0000
Thieves target mothers with buggies in Balham
Police are increasing patrols after thieves target mothers with buggies in Balham.

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 09:52:03 +0000
Sarah Everard: Police officer due in court accused of murder
A police officer charged with the kidnap and murder of Sarah Everard will appear at the Old Bailey on Tuesday.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 10:55:09 +0000
Prince Philip leaves hospital after one month
The Duke has spent 28 nights as an in-patient – his longest ever stay.

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 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 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 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 17:22:37 +0000
Lampposts to be used for charging electric cars in Kingston
As many as 100 lampposts in Kingston could be converted into car charging terminals following a public consultation on the issue.

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 16:45:03 +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 16:11:16 +0000
South London NHS workers describe life during coronavirus
A year on from the arrival of the coronavirus pandemic in Kingston, three NHS workers in the borough have spoken of their experiences of working as a healthcare professional in the midst of a global health crisis.

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 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 11:13:00 +0000
Appeal five years after Robin Mercer killing in West Molesey
Police have renewed their public appeal for information five years after the murder of Robyn Mercer in West Molesey.

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.

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.



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