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Tue, 23 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Croydon businessman launches 'car dining' service
With restaurant doors closed for at least another couple of months, a Croydon businessman has come up with a way for diners to get the full restaurant experience without leaving their cars.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Council announces plan for 'vital' housing in Sutton
Sutton is set to benefit from new housing as the council’s plan to redevelop its Denmark Road office takes another step forward.

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 17:00:00 +0000
Sadiq Khan on course for historic victory as election looms
Sadiq Khan could be on course for a historic victory in the London Mayoral election with just 45 days to go until polls open.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 12:00:38 +0000
Sadiq Khan launches £6 million plan to prevent economic hit
Up to 114,000 jobs could be at risk in central London by 2023 despite a “best-case scenario” economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a new study.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 12:10:38 +0000
Sutton parents warned over cannabis-infused gummy bears
Parents have been warned over cannabis infused gummy bears "which look like normal sweets" after pupils were rushed to hospital.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 08:21:00 +0000
Witness appeal as Erith crash victim fights for life
Police have released CCTV images of a man they believe witnessed a serious crash in Erith.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 19:52:27 +0000
New appeal over unsolved fatal shooting in south east London
Over a decade after his death, police have released a new public appeal in their investigation into the murder of Daniel Duke in south east London.

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 17:26:00 +0000
Siblings fundraise for NHS staff in show of gratitude
Two generous children, who were dismayed that NHS nurses would only be getting a 1% pay increase, have decided to give hospital heroes a token of their gratitude.

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 17:02:13 +0000
Melody Driscoll: Doctors 'ignored concerns' over ill girl
Doctors in south London ignored the concerns of a seriously ill girl’s parents before reducing her pain medication, her mother and stepfather have claimed at an inquest.

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 15:18:46 +0000
Pony 'left for dead' in ditch near Swanley is rescued
An animal rescue centre in Crockenhill has been battling to save the life of an injured pony found abandoned in a ditch this weekend.

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 12:51:26 +0000
Sarah Everard: Clapham artists launch charity auction
A band of Clapham creatives are donating their art to charity to raise money in memory of Sarah Everard.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 12:45:03 +0000
Police appeal after stabbing in Mitcham
Six men have been arrested after a stabbing took place in Mitcham yesterday afternoon.

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 11:34:40 +0000
Council launch public survey to guide Kingston town planning
Kingston residents are being asked what they would like to see as part of the town centre’s redevelopment.

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.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 10:50:11 +0000
Police appeal to identify witness to Croydon shooting
Detectives investigating a shooting which has left a man in a life-threatening condition are appealing for a witness to come forward.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 17:40:07 +0000
Hillingdon starts COVID home testing for parents and school staff
PEOPLE in Hillingdon with school-aged children, or who work in schools, can now take COVID-19 tests at home, the council has announced.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Sadiq Khan on course for historic victory as election looms
Sadiq Khan could be on course for a historic victory in the London Mayoral election with just 45 days to go until polls open.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 16:40:40 +0000
Firefighters rescue woman and two children from Tottenham blaze
A woman and two children were rescued from their flat after a fire broke out at a takeaway shop in Tottenham.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 16:02:08 +0000
Concerns over 26-storey tower block plans for Enfield Town
Most people support improving the centre of Enfield Town but are concerned over the scale and density of plans drawn up by a developer, a survey shows.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Plans to demolish Epping Forest village pub rejected by planning inspector
The decision of a planning inspector to reject proposals to build flats on the site of an Epping Forest village pub was making our headlines five years ago this week.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Harrow Council passes school holiday scheme to voluntary YHF
School holiday activities and food packages for disadvantaged children in Harrow will be delivered by a voluntary organisation and not Harrow Council this year.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 14:33:46 +0000
Ealing volunteer reflects on Childline's Lockdown anniversary
AS the country prepares to mark the one-year anniversary of the first lockdown, Juliette Kerton-Johnson, from Ealing, is continuing to put in volunteering shifts at Childline’s London base.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 13:02:46 +0000
Harrow Council leader dismisses Conservatives’ call for SPDs
Repeated calls for the introduction of specialist planning measures to block high-rise buildings in parts of Harrow have been rebuffed.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 13:00:00 +0000
By-election to be held after Barnet councillor resigns
A by-election will be held in Barnet following a councillor’s resignation.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 12:01:29 +0000
Sadiq Khan launches £6 million plan to prevent economic hit
Up to 114,000 jobs could be at risk in central London by 2023 despite a “best-case scenario” economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a new study.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 10:10:00 +0000
Man headbutted a teenage girl inside a car in Bushey
A man who headbutted and punched a teenage girl in Bushey has been sentenced to nearly two years.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
SuperCamps helps children in South Croydon to reintegrate with their peers post lockdown
An Ofsted registered leading school holiday camp provider will be hosting fun and covid safe camps in South Croydon this Easter.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 16:12:22 +0000
Boris Johnson 'under no illusions' third Covid wave heading to UK
Boris Johnson said people should be "under no illusions" a third coronavirus wave is heading to the UK.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 12:56:14 +0000
All adults could be asked to test themselves twice a week for Covid
More regular testing is regarded as a key to avoiding further national lockdowns.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 09:43:35 +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 16:27:38 +0000
Businesses fined for breaking lockdown rules in Greenwich
Eleven local Greenwich businesses have been caught breaking the Covid-19 lockdown since January, including several shops, cafés and hair salons.

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 11:31:20 +0000
Met Police appeal over lorry and cyclist collision in Sidcup
Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a collision in Sidcup between a lorry and a female cyclist which left her with life-changing injuries.

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 13:06:43 +0000
Met Police bust cannabis factory inside Greenwich home
A cannabis factory hidden inside an address on the Greenwich Peninsula has been uncovered following a raid.

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 13:21:53 +0000
Bexley: Warning over Census fraudsters threatening fines
Trading Standards has issued a warning following reports of fraudsters taking advantage of the upcoming Census to trick people into giving out personal information.

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.



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