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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 05:00:00 +0000
Surbiton veterans home remembers those lost to coronavirus
The families of residents at a care home in Surbiton have paid a moving tribute to the people lost during the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic 2020.

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 16:29:05 +0000
Person in Banstead house fire pronounced dead
A person has sadly died following a fire on Holly Lane in Banstead today (Friday, March 19).

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 11:48:12 +0000
Teenagers leave boy with head injuries after Surrey assault
Three teenagers attacked and injured another in an assault in Leatherhead, police have said, prompting an appeal and investigation.

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 11:06:00 +0000
Epsom nursery's immersive sensory room for toddlers
A nursery in Epsom is pioneering a new "sensory room" designed to stimulate babies and young children's growing brains and senses.

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
£10K prize announced for South London sculpture competition
A competition to create a new sculpture for Kingston town centre as part of a new artistic trail has been announced.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 15:49:39 +0000
Study reveals trending condiments across the UK
Britain may not be famous for its cuisine, but that’s why the nation loves sauces.

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 12:00:37 +0000
Police hunt teenage suspects who threatened Surrey children
Police are hunting for two suspects believed to be involved in the threatening of children in the New Haw area last week.

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 10:45:36 +0000
Tributes for 'incredible' South London architecture lecturer
Kingston University's staff and students have paid tribute to their internationally revered Head of Architecture and Landscape who sadly passed away recently.

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 bought 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.



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