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Wed, 28 Apr 2021 10:39:30 +0100
Mum shares heartbreak of only surviving triplet at St George's
A NEW TV programme at St Georges Hospital has left viewers in tears after a woman underwent a transfusion in her womb to save her only surviving triplet.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 08:54:00 +0100
World's first floating sky pool set to open in Wandsworth
THE world’s first floating sky pool is set to open in south west London next month.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:49:09 +0100
Warning over 'Covid-safe air purifier' scam in Richmond
Authorities in Richmond are warning business owners over a scam that convinces people to buy unnecessary air purifying machines by exploiting fears related to coronavirus.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:21:54 +0100
Flood warning issued for River Thames across Richmond
The government's Flood Information Service has issued flooding alerts in areas across Richmond today.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 15:45:00 +0100
Pensioner defends Freedom Passes ahead of London election
A 74-year-old is campaigning to protect the Freedom Pass – as she fears concessionary travel is in jeopardy for London's pensioners.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 15:03:52 +0100
Greenpeace protest in Teddington against deep sea mining
Activists with Greenpeace groups in Kingston and Richmond protested against government plans to promote mining in the Pacific Ocean this weekend (April 24-25).

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 10:27:58 +0100
Matt Hancock to lead a Downing Street press conference today
From vaccinations to the government's sleaze allegations- here are some things Matt Hancock might talk about at the press conference.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Decision on Mortlake Brewery postponed until after vote
The question of what is going to happen to the Stag Brewery site in Mortlake, near the finishing post of the Oxford-Cambridge boat race, has been rumbling on for a number of years now.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 09:42:55 +0100
GMB host Susanna Reid pays tribute to south London hero
Susanna Reid paid an emotional tribute to a south Londoner who tragically died after jumping into the Thames to save a woman who fell from London Bridge on Saturday.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 16:24:04 +0100
New Covid infections are up in some south London boroughs
The numbers of new Covid-19 infections in several south west London boroughs increased in the latest seven-day period measured in data released by Public Health England (PHE).

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 15:47:12 +0100
Woman’s plan for self-locking ‘danger’ phone boxes in London
A woman is campaigning to turn London’s unused telephone boxes into ‘digital safety pods.’

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 11:07:07 +0100
Twickenham MP to debate London air pollution in Parliament
Twickenham MP backs residents calls for change in air pollution policy in Parliament.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 17:14:05 +0100
Man charged with rape in Richmond car park
Police have charged a man who raped a woman in a car park in Richmond.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 16:20:14 +0100
Twickenham School Head wins prestigious national award
An inspirational Headteacher who has helped to transform Twickenham School has been nominated for a teaching award.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 11:47:33 +0100
Pink supermoon set to brighten UK night skies next week
A pink supermoon is set to brighten the night skies over the UK next week, with the full moon reaching its closest point occurring at the end of the month according to the Royal Greenwich Observatory.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 12:10:36 +0100
Count Binface is 'more qualified' than London Mayor rivals
Count Binface has claimed he is "more qualified" than his opponents after he released his manifesto for London.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 10:37:36 +0100
Folajimi Olubunmi-Adewole: Tributes paid to Thames hero
Tributes have been paid to a “brave” 20-year-old from south London who died after jumping into the Thames to save a woman who fell from London Bridge.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 13:47:07 +0100
London bus drivers’ strike suspended after improved offer
A planned strike by bus drivers in London on Monday has been suspended following an improved pay offer.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Car insurance change could mean your policy is invalid - what you need to know
The move could make your cover invalid if you don’t know about the new change.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
You could be permitted to travel to up to 30 countries from May 17
Under Boris Johnson’s current roadmap out of lockdown travel abroad could be permitted as early as May 17.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Crime Gallery: South London's most wanted criminals
A number of suspects and criminals from across south London are still at large, and are currently listed in the Met Police's 'Most Wanted' list.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Kingston and Richmond grass verges to be cut less often
The grass on roadsides in Richmond and Kingston will be cut less often in a bid to improve biodiversity the council says.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 14:39:49 +0100
Barnes Film Festival returns in June at Olympic Studios
Barnes’ annual film festival is back with a bang from June 17-23.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 12:32:46 +0100
Schoolboy, 13, missing after falling into River Thames
A schoolboy is missing after falling from Tower Bridge into the River Thames.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 12:04:00 +0100
Bronze ostrich from Twickenham sold for £1.8mil at auction
A sculpture of an ostrich which once belonged to Horace Walpole in Twickenham has sold at auction for more than £1.8 million.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 11:42:42 +0100
Spanish plume: London faces 'mini-heatwave' at Bank Holiday
This week has already seen highs of 17C recorded across the country, and it seems as though the sun is here to stay.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 11:14:45 +0100
Heathrow expansion in doubt following Boris Johnson comments
Plans for the expansion of Heathrow Airport are in doubt following widespread opposition from the Prime Minister and London mayoral candidates.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 10:09:04 +0100
Boris Johnson's lockdown roadmap could be delayed, Covid expert warns
The Prime Minister said he expects the roadmap to go ahead as planned but warned "there will be another wave of Covid" this year.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 13:41:49 +0100
RECAP: Police confirm London Bridge Station safe after scare
Good afternoon and thanks for joining our live blog. We'll be keeping you updated with news of London Bridge Station, which remains closed as a 'suspicious item' was found on board a train.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 17:07:00 +0100
South London barbers to test blood pressure in UK first
Barbers in south London are being trained to test the blood pressure of their customers to try and combat undiagnosed high blood pressure.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 13:36:00 +0100
SWR plans to track real-time capacity amid restriction ease
South Western Railway (SWR) customers could soon be able to see how busy train carriages are following an innovative collaboration.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 12:45:59 +0100
The Queen's visits to south London remembered
For the first time during her reign, the Queen is marking her birthday without her husband.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 12:23:08 +0100
The Queen's issues statement during time of 'great sadness' on her birthday
It is the first birthday she has celebrated without her husband, Prince Philip, for more than 70 years.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 16:22:53 +0100
Amazon to open first hair salon in London
Amazon has opened its first hair salon in the UK.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 16:11:05 +0100
8 London filming locations perfect for Netflix’s Bridgerton
Raunchy period drama Bridgerton will return for a second, third and fourth series, it has been confirmed.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 15:39:15 +0100
Hundreds donate blood plasma in Twickenham after 20-year ban
Hundreds of people have donated blood plasma in Twickenham after a 20-year ban was lifted earlier this year.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 11:17:14 +0100
Man dies on railway line during Twickenham police pursuit
A man has died on train tracks near Whitton amid a police chase.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 10:46:31 +0100
Tulips burst into bloom at Hampton Court festival
Hampton Court Palace’s grounds are filled with colour this Spring as Historic Royal Palaces launches its first ever Tulip Festival.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 10:19:15 +0100
Grieving Queen 'distracted' by two new companions at Windsor Castle
One Wednesday, the Queen will celebrate her 95th birthday, days after Prince Philip's funeral.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 10:09:20 +0100
Sunny weather set to stay in south London for coming week
The sunny weather is set to stay in south east London for the coming week, the Met Office has said.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 18:35:03 +0100
Londoners warned against dangers of processionary moths
Londoners are being warned on the dangers of coming into contact with a type of pest caterpillar scientists say carries health risks to humans.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 15:23:48 +0100
Gallery: Thousands march in London 'Kill the Bill' protest
Thousands of demonstrators marched through central London this weekend (April 17) to protest the government's Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 14:27:33 +0100
More than 300 plans for skyscrapers approved across London
Love them or loathe them, it looks like despite a significant slowdown in building skyscrapers during the spring and summer in 2020, there was not the downturn feared because of the pandemic.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 15:13:20 +0100
Londoners celebrate lockdown easing at pubs and cafes
Pictures show busy scenes in south London on the first weekend that restrictions ease.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Richmond homes could get £10,000 to make homes greener
Householders in Richmond could be eligible for up to £10,000 in funding to make their homes low carbon and more energy efficient.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 12:37:21 +0100
Boris Johnson vows European Super League 'doesn’t go ahead' as planned
Speaking to reporters on a campaign visit to Gloucestershire, Mr Johnson said: “I don’t like the look of these proposals.”

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 10:48:45 +0100
Cases of new Indian Covid-19 variant detected in London
Cases of the new Indian variant of Covid-19 have been detected in London, as the health crisis worsens in India.

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 14:53:53 +0100
Queen wipes away tears after Prince Philip's funeral
The Queen was pictured wiping away a tear during the procession following an emotional funeral for Prince Philip's funeral on Saturday, leaving viewers heartbroken.

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 13:47:37 +0100
Which south London borough is best for working women
The harsh reality is that the workplace can be very different for women - From wage gaps to discrimination and barriers to progressing up the career ladder, being a working woman can be tough.

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
TUI boss 'optimistic' Brits can enjoy a summer holiday abroad
TUI’s boss was confident the summer holiday season could be saved.



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