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Sat, 20 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Many Londoners unable to access fire risk assessments
The majority of Londoners are not able to access fire risk assessments for their homes, a new study has found.

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
A quarter of UK homes sit in areas with dangerous levels of air pollution - check your home
A new air pollution rating system has been launched to offer an air quality report for every UK address.

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Census 2021: everything you need to know and what questions you will be asked
The census occurs every 10 years, with the last occurring in 2011, and it acts as a survey that charts all of the people and households.

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0000
De Havilland Mosquito's widespread links with London and South East
A charity aiming to build the first airworthy De Havilland Mosquito in the UK for more than 70 years wants to hear from people that have connections to the marque or might have stories to recall from family members of their involvement in building...

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000
A road in Chingford, East London before it became a shopping centre
Pictured at the top of this page is Old Church Road in Chingford c1925 at the junction with Hall Lane before Albert Crescent was built in the early 1930s.

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Many Londoners unable to access fire risk assessments
The majority of Londoners are not able to access fire risk assessments for their homes, a new study has found.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0000
Earlier lockdown could have prevented London bus driver deaths
An earlier national lockdown at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic could have prevented the deaths of London bus drivers, a new report has found.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 10:14:00 +0000
TfL emergency funding extended until May
The Government’s emergency funding deal for TfL will be extended until mid-May, the Transport Secretary has revealed.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 18:01:01 +0000
Midwife speaks on 'enjoyable' career at Epsom-St Helier
Ever wondered what it is like to be a frontline health worker? Our new weekly feature explores just that.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 17:25:44 +0000
Kings College Wimbledon responds to sexual violence allegations
A £20,000-a-year private school has been accused of being a "hotbed for sexual violence" in a letter that went public this week.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 15:40:00 +0000
Mitcham crash: Funeral fundraiser launched as victim named
The victim of a fatal crash in Mitcham has been named locally, while a fundraiser has been set up to pay for his funeral costs.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 14:56:00 +0000
Sutton young carers share their experiences
Two children from Sutton have stepped up to make their voices heard, to help ensure other young carers are not alone.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 13:03:19 +0000
Twickenham teacher touts benefits of profession
A teacher from Twickenham is touting the benefits of the profession as she joins a national recruitment drive.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 12:28:24 +0000
Sutton Night Watch secures bid to provide community space
Sutton Night Watch has announced their plans to create a multi-functional space for the homeless following a grant from a community fund.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 11:59:19 +0000
Putt in the Park could come to Clapham Common
Proposals to install a new miniature golf course on Clapham Common have gone ahead despite resistance from neighbourhood groups.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 11:39:00 +0000
St Nicholas Centre unveiled as Covid vaccination site
St Nicholas Shopping Centre has been unveiled as south west London’s latest vaccination centre.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 10:30:38 +0000
TfL emergency funding extended until May
The Government’s emergency funding deal for TfL will be extended until mid-May, the Transport Secretary has revealed.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 10:22:21 +0000
Search for man who exposed himself near Sarah Everard's vigil
Police are appealing for witnesses and information following an incident of indecent exposure near Sarah Everard's vigil in Clapham.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 08:56:27 +0000
Young man stabbed in chest by masked stranger in Croydon
A young man was stabbed in the chest in an unprovoked Croydon attack by a masked stranger last month.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
St Raphael’s Hospice calls for volunteers
St Raphael’s Hospice is looking for an army of volunteers to help reopen its charity shops from April 12.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Greenwich primary school supports community in need
A school in Greenwich has managed to become a "vital" hub in supporting the local community after partnering with their local Asda.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 16:24:42 +0000
Hillingdon and HS2 declare peace over plans for Colne Valley Viaduct
A TRUCE has been declared in the dispute between Hillingdon Council and HS2 Ltd, builders of the high-speed rail line, over planning permission for the Colne Valley Viaduct.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000
New heating pumps to be installed in Harrow sheltered housing
New heating systems will be installed at three sheltered housing sites in Harrow as part of a council plan to help tackle climate change and reduce fuel poverty.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0000
Earlier lockdown could have prevented London bus driver deaths
An earlier national lockdown at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic could have prevented the deaths of London bus drivers, a new report has found.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 14:48:37 +0000
Catching up with a greyhound: loving dogs looking for new homes
GREYHOUNDS and lurchers are more likely to spend longer in kennels waiting for new potential owners, according to the Dogs Trust.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 14:44:07 +0000
Phone support scheme for Ealing's isolated elderly gets cash boost
OLDER people left isolated during the pandemic are being offered a befriending service run by an Ealing charity.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 13:48:33 +0000
Decision to change Black Boy Lane in Haringey deferred
The decision to change a street name that has been linked to racism has been deferred.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 12:45:33 +0000
Man in hospital after being found 'in distress' in Haringey
A man is fighting for his life in hospital after police found him “agitated” and “in distress”.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 12:14:00 +0000
Harrow Council approves nine-person Marlborough Hill HMO
A family home in Harrow will be converted into a shared house for up to nine people – despite objections from Conservative councillors.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 10:14:45 +0000
TfL emergency funding extended until May
The Government’s emergency funding deal for TfL will be extended until mid-May, the Transport Secretary has revealed.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 16:30:00 +0000
Ilford-based London Healthcare Locums benefits from NatWest loan
The effects of the coronavirus pandemic on the economy have been severe and far-reaching but many people would not expect a business that supplies healthcare professionals to have suffered as well. Like a host of different organisations though, Londo...

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 12:07:50 +0000
Sports fans could return to stadiums with covid certificates
Covid certificates could be introduced to allow sports fans and theatre goers to return to large events and stadiums, according to the Culture Secretary.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 10:36:06 +0000
Households could face £1000 fine for failing to do Census
The Money Saving Expert warns every household in England and Wales that they face a £1000

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Sadiq Khan says don't rule out cashless Tube stations
Cash payments may not be accepted at Tube stations in the future as Mayor of London Sadiq Khan refuses to rule out withdrawing the option.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 17:41:31 +0000
Camberwell assault saw man die after 15-year coma
Two men have been accused of killing a vulnerable man who died after spending nearly 15 years in a coma following an assault in Camberwell, south east London.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 16:45:49 +0000
London, Dartford and Greenwich train lines 'more reliable'
Rail travel across south east London has been made "more reliable" after the completion of a three-month upgrade project at the "critical" Slade Green junction.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 14:12:44 +0000
Network Rail: Surge in youth trespassing in south east London
New data reveals there was a shocking 37% increase in youth trespass incidents in south east London and Kent last summer as the nation emerged from the first lockdown.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 05:01:00 +0000
Ofsted: Bexleyheath Academy 'transformed' in two years
A 'transformed' secondary school in Bexleyheath has received high praise from Government inspectors exactly two years after it was issued with a and placed into 'special measures.'

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 17:44:15 +0000
Sutton Council pays tribute to Sarah Everard
Sutton joined councils across the capital to mark the memory of Sarah Everard yesterday evening.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 17:23:28 +0000
Reclaim These Streets Croydon to focus on media and outreach
The harrowing case of Sarah Everard sparked a fierce backlash from women in the UK and growing social movement under the title 'Reclaim These Streets'.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 16:40:35 +0000
Live updates as Boris Johnson leads Covid briefing
Boris Johnson is due to address the nation from Downing Street at 5pm.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 15:35:48 +0000
Organisers reveal latest changes to Wimbledon championships
Wimbledon Championships will go ahead without its famous queue and ballot, the All England Club has confirmed.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 15:20:40 +0000
Pizza Express announce which south London restaurants will reopen on April 12
Pizza Express has announced which 118 branches will reopen on April 12, and 23 of them are in south London and the surrounding areas.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 13:39:19 +0000
Morrisons Foundation donates thousands to Royal Marsden
The Royal Marsden has received a generous £65k donation to help improve the lives of people affected by cancer.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 12:58:26 +0000
Appeal as Richmond teenager missing for two weeks
A renewed public appeal to help find a teenager missing from Richmond has been released after two weeks passed since he was last seen.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000
O2 Arena and FA Cup final to test no social distancing
Major events at the O2 Arena and across London are included in a string of 'tests' for the large-scale return of crowds without social distancing as early as April and May.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 10:36:06 +0000
Twickenham Church Street set to be permanently pedestrianised
Twickenham’s Church Street is planned to become the borough’s first ‘space to shop’ zone, after an overwhelming majority of consultation respondents backed plans for a pedestrian zone.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 10:29:43 +0000
Coronavirus: Family fundraise in memory of a much-loved mum
The family of a beloved mum and grandmother who tragically died of Covid-19 has fundraised thousands for St Helier.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 09:52:00 +0000
Developer gifts life-saving donation to Banstead school
A SCHOOL in Banstead has received a life-saving defibrillator from a retirement developer.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 18:26:31 +0000
Fewer trains at Bushey and Harrow & Wealdstone in March
Fewer trains will be stopping at both Bushey station and Harrow & Wealdstone as major upgrades take place.



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