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Wed, 24 Mar 2021 08:40:44 +0000
Renewed appeal to find missing Eltham man
Police have issued a renewed appeal to help find a man who has been missing from Eltham for almost four years.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 08:14:27 +0000
Police appeal after violent burglary in Croydon
An appeal has been launched to identify three men who posed as police officers to gain entry into a property in Croydon.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Merton ranks top for best London borough for flexible working
Merton has been named as the best London borough for flexible working, according to a new study.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
The lockdown rules changing from next week - what you can do
From 29 March 2021, the following lockdown restrictions are set to ease in England.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Temporary road closures in Enfield due to roadworks
Roadworks are set to cause disruption to motorists using some roads in Enfield from this week.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
New speed limits planned for Ongar business park
Plans have been announced to alter the speed limits in and around a business park in Epping Forest.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 17:03:42 +0000
London marks anniversary of first national lockdown
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan today marked the anniversary of the first national lockdown by planting the final two trees in the London Blossom Garden.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 12:05:47 +0000
Calls grow for cladding taskforce to tackle crisis
The Mayor of London has been urged to set up a taskforce to tackle the cladding crisis in London as thousands remain trapped in unsafe homes.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 16:43:40 +0000
Lewisham Council annual complaints report
Lewisham Council is planning to reduce its target for dealing with complaints on time.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 15:54:42 +0000
Wireless Festival coming to south London this September
Wireless Festival 2021 will be coming to south London this September, organisers have confirmed, with tickets already selling fast.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 16:52:07 +0000
Plans for new college campus in Plumstead, plus 300 homes
Plans for a brand new, state-of-the art college campus in Greenwich, along with a number of a new and affordable homes in the area, have been submitted.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 16:30:09 +0000
Belvedere teen charged after Hussain Chaudhry London death
Three men have been charged in connection with the murder of Hussain Chaudhry in London last week, including a teenager from Belvedere.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 12:23:36 +0000
'The Nest': New library coming to infamous Thamesmead estate
A modern new library called 'The Nest' is now under construction in Thamesmead as part of the infamous former Tavy Bridge residential area.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 10:06:25 +0000
ITV expose 'unliveable' housing conditions in South Norwood
Pictures show the "appalling" conditions inside of a block of flats which experts say are the "worst they've ever seen".

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 19:14:24 +0000
Arrest in south west London raid linked to explosive, terror
A 53-year-old man has been arrested in south west London, suspected of possessing explosive material and terror offences.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 17:44:38 +0000
London remembers a year of coronavirus - in pictures
London marked a year since the first national lockdown in response to the Covid-19 pandemic today (March 23, 2021).

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 16:45:48 +0000
Holidays abroad banned and £5,000 fines under new Covid laws - what you need to know
A ban on leaving the United Kingdom without a reasonable excuse is included in new coronavirus laws coming into force next week.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 16:38:00 +0000
The areas of south London that could be underwater by 2050
Parts of south London could be submerged underwater in less than 30 years, according to a climate change study.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 15:39:34 +0000
Coronavirus: Sutton announce plans for garden of reflection
WITH one year passing since Boris Johnson announced his stay-at-home message to the UK for the first time, Sutton has announced its plans to create a garden of reflection.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 15:30:51 +0000
Police issue appeal for witnesses after dog kills seal
Richmond Police are looking to speak to the owner of a dog involved in a seal attack last weekend.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 14:48:19 +0000
Summer holiday advice from Travel Matters
In another blow to our escapist dreams, the UK’s foreign holiday ban is set to be extended to July.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 14:24:19 +0000
South west London marks one year since arrival of Covid-19
One year ago today (March 23, 2021) the UK entered its first national lockdown in a desperate effort to control the spread of a mysterious new virus called Covid-19.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 14:01:41 +0000
Wallington man to run 1000 miles for the NHS
A Wallington man has set himself the challenge to run 1000 miles to fundraise for the NHS.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 12:10:31 +0000
7 things Boris Johnson is likely to say at today's Covid press conference
The Prime Minister will address the nation at 5pm, live from Downing Street on the first anniversary of the first Covid lockdown.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 12:01:42 +0000
Third man charged with murder after Croydon stabbing
A third man has been charged with the murder of Lavaun Witter who was found stabbed in Croydon last month.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 11:14:37 +0000
Inside Wimbledon's new coronavirus vaccine centre
A mass coronavirus vaccination centre has been established at Wimbledon’s Centre Court shopping centre.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 10:51:00 +0000
Results of Twickenham Riverside Redevelopment consultation
Feedback reveals the ‘majority of respondents support the vision’ for the long-awaited Twickenham Riverside redevelopment, despite criticism over the consultation’s transparency.

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 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 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.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 17:41:26 +0000
Planned bus strikes affecting Barnet, Watford and Harrow called off
Bus strikes that were planned to disrupt several routes this week have been called off.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 17:04:41 +0000
London marks anniversary of first national lockdown
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan today marked the anniversary of the first national lockdown by planting the final two trees in the London Blossom Garden.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 16:23:26 +0000
Covid-19 tests for South African variant in Harrow continue
Pop-up testing will continue in Harrow as part of measures to contain the South African variant of Covid-19 found in the borough.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Tories’ bid to topple Enfield Council administration delayed
An opposition group’s bid to topple Enfield Council’s Labour administration has been postponed until after local elections take place in May.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 14:21:19 +0000
Harrow Council extends LTN consultation after website issues
A consultation on road closures that seek to encourage cycling and walking in Harrow has been extended due to “technical problems”.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 14:05:09 +0000
Progress on childhood brain tumours - an Uxbridge mum's story
AN Uxbridge family are looking to raise awareness of childhood brain tumours and the side effects that can occur from its treatment.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 13:53:46 +0000
Reopening date for Brent Valley and Perivale golf courses
BRENT Valley in Hanwell and Perivale Park golf courses will reopen next Monday, March 29, in line with the next step of the Government’s Roadmap.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 13:08:29 +0000
Kingsbury HSBC branch to close for good
The HSBC branch in Kingsbury is closing down for good, with customers advised to relocate to a new local branch.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 13:00:00 +0000
Covid rates in Enfield and Haringey see little change
The seven-day coronavirus infection rates in Enfield and Haringey saw little change in the week after the easing of lockdown began.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 12:32:41 +0000
Man from Enfield in court over death of mother
A man has appeared at the Old Bailey accused of murdering his mother nearly three years ago.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 12:06:26 +0000
Calls grow for cladding taskforce to tackle crisis
The Mayor of London has been urged to set up a taskforce to tackle the cladding crisis in London as thousands remain trapped in unsafe homes.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 12:01:22 +0000
Appeal after guns used in James Bond movies stolen from Enfield
Police have renewed their appeal to find several guns used in James Bond movies that were stolen during a burglary.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 09:45:38 +0000
Three people sentenced for attack on man, 53, in Tottenham
Three people have been jailed after a cyclist was surrounded and attacked with a metal bar.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 09:05:19 +0000
Two men found guilty of stabbing of Asante Campbell in Hendon
Two teenagers have been found guilty of the murder of the father of a baby daughter.

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.



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