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Tue, 23 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
South London drink and drug drivers named in court
DRINK and DRUG drivers have been caught by police on our roads.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 18:30:32 +0000
South London basks in Spring sunshine with more forecast
Londoners basked in mild temperatures and spring sunshine on Monday (March 22) as the Met Office forecast little chance of rainfall for the start of the week.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 18:02:00 +0000
Beloved Teddington seal set to be put down
Freddie Mercury – west London’s famous seal pup – is due to be put down after sustaining untreatable injuries from a dog on the banks of the Thames.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 17:10:49 +0000
South London man jailed for encouraging violence online
A man from south London has been jailed after he was found guilty of inciting extremist violence on social media.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 15:40:00 +0000
Bicycle thefts up during lockdown in south London boroughs
Bicycle thefts rose in a number of south London boroughs during lockdown, according to a new report compiled by a London-based law firm.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 15:25:18 +0000
Online exhibition: Richmond & Twickenham Photographic Society
Those in need of a change of scenery can enjoy a virtual excursion next month through an exhibition with Richmond & Twickenham Photographic Society.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 13:08:27 +0000
Tens of thousands sign Londoner's call for cheap Covid test
Over 33,000 people and counting have so far showed their support for a South Londoner's call to reduce the cost of the Covid-19 tests needed to travel to and from the UK at present.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 12:14:40 +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.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 11:32:49 +0000
'Freddie Mercury' the seal suffers injuries from dog attack
A much-loved seal pup is recovering in urgent care after it was savagely mauled by a dog yesterday on the bank of the River Thames.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 11:05:21 +0000
If you have these side effects from AstraZeneca Covid jab 'seek medical attention'
As a precautionary measure, the MHRA is advising those experiencing specific side effects following the vaccine to seek medical attention.

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 18:51:06 +0000
The 10 women 'murdered by men' in South London in last year
The murder of Sarah Everard, allegedly carried out by a male Met Police officer, has provoked anger, fear and emotion nationwide, and brought many out onto the streets in protest.

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 16:59:34 +0000
Body pulled from River Thames in Kingston
A body has been found and recovered from the River Thames in Kingston early this morning (March 21).

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 10:18:53 +0000
London: 36 arrests as anti-lockdown protest turns violent
At least 36 people were arrested at an anti-lockdown protest in central London which saw crowds hurling missiles at police and assualting officers.

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 13:14:00 +0000
'Phenomenal' record day for Covid-19 vaccinations in the UK
A record number of people received their Covid-19 vaccine on Friday, with 711,156 doses given to the UK public.

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Households could face £1000 fine for failing to do Census
The Money Saving Expert warns every household in England and Wales that they could face a £1000 for not completing the Census.

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Car tax changes for 2021 that every driver should know about
Car tax changes 2021 - What they are and how they will affect you

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000
How to apply for new series of Love Island 2021
Here's everything you need to know about the new series of Love Island (including how to apply)!

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 11:57:12 +0000
Man jailed for harassing woman on south west London street
A 25-year-old man who repeatedly harassed a woman in the street and threatened to rape her in south west London has been sentenced to six weeks in prison.

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 17:01:02 +0000
Appeal over teen knocked off bike and stabbed in Brixton
Police and the family of a teenager fighting for his life in hospital after being knocked off his bike and stabbed multiple times in south London have urged witnesses to come forward.

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.

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 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.

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 15:20:40 +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 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 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.

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 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 11:49:22 +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 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 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 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 16:45:03 +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 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 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.



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