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Thu, 29 Apr 2021 08:51:54 +0100
Croydon mayor visits new rooftop garden at primary school
A primary school in Purley Way has celebrated the opening of their huge roof terrace with a sensory garden, alongside the Mayor of Croydon.

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 13:05:03 +0100
Modern slavery arrest in Epsom as police highlight issue
At least one man was arrested in relation to modern slavery in Epsom this week during a police operation targeting the heinous practice in the town.

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 18:42:37 +0100
Arrests and over two dozen dogs seized by police in Epsom
Three people have been arrested and 26 dogs seized by police during a raid in Epsom targeting fraud activity this morning (Wednesday, April 28).

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 14:24:11 +0100
Wimbledon to scrap middle Sunday rest day from next year
The All England Lawn Tennis Club has decided to break tradition by scrapping its day of rest on the middle Sunday of the tournament from 2022, transitioning to a full 14-day tournament next year.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:55:29 +0100
Mother, 50, camps in York Gardens for tree felling protest
A 50-year-old mother was among protesters camping out in the gardens of a council estate in Battersea this week to prevent more trees from being felled to make way for a new housing development.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 11:06:56 +0100
Section 60 issued for the whole of Merton
Police have authorised a section 60 in Merton after reports of a number of youths with weapons in the borough.

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
Wandsworth sales advisor gets to Miss England semi-finals
A woman from Wandsworth has made it to the semi-finals of Miss England.

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 12:34:22 +0100
Crystal Palace: Vandal paints over yellow lines on street
A Crystal Palace vandal is painting over yellow lines on a street corner in an effort to gain free parking.

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 19:57:49 +0100
Man accused of Walton M&S murder appears in court
The man accused of murdering Matthew 'Tik' Tester at M&S in Walton has appeared in court.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 18:12:00 +0100
Investigation after woman rescued from Thornton Heath fire
Police are investigating a fire that broke out on Woodville Road in Thornton Heath yesterday evening (April 26).

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 15:32:24 +0100
'Illegal rave' near Merstham shutdown for Covid breach
At least one person was arrested when police shut down what they said was a suspected illegal rave near Merstham in Surrey this weekend.

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 15:24:05 +0100
The Royal Marsden encourages people to join Marsden March
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity has opened up more spaces for people to join their fundraising event 'The Banham Marsden March'.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 13:38:04 +0100
South London's Wireless 2021 line-up includes Skepta, Migos
The line-up for the massively-hyped Wireless Festival 2021 has been confirmed, and features some of the biggest names in hip-hop and R and B

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 12:06:57 +0100
Cyclists demonstrate on Cycle Superhighway 7
Demonstrators called for more protection on one of Wandsworth’s busiest cycling routes on Sunday (April 25).

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 14:59:26 +0100
Mitcham youth to benefit from new arts centre next month
A NEW arts centre is set to open its doors to aspiring young creatives next month in Mitcham.

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.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 10:34:35 +0100
‘Muddled and unfair’ Covid lockdown fines could be reviewed under new plans
A group of MPs have called for a review into fines handed out at the hight of lockdown.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 10:34:37 +0100
Police appeal to find 34-year-old from Mitcham
Police have issued an urgent appeal to help find a missing pregnant woman from Mitcham.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 08:53:36 +0100
Merton parents warned over edibles being sold on Snapchat
Parents have been warned over cannabis edibles that look like normal sweets after pupils were rushed to hospital in Merton.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Stunning light show ignites Croydon's tallest building
The Ten Degrees building AKA George Street in Croydon is currently being lit up each night with a stunning coloured light display.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 20:29:02 +0100
Kadian Nelson admits raping and kidnapping girl in Mitcham
The man charged with raping and kidnapping a 13-year-old school girl in Mitcham last year has pleaded guilty.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 16:52:41 +0100
Croydon Hospital reform after death of man who fell from bed
Croydon University Hospital have apologises and carried out reforms after the death of a man who fell from his hospital bed while he was unattended.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 13:14:34 +0100
Tributes for 'Tik' Tester after death at Walton M & S
Family members of the man who died after reportedly being struck by a car at Walton Marks and Spencers on Thursday (April 22) have paid tribute to their much-loved relative in moving tributes.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 15:05:41 +0100
Brothers to March for Marsden with campaign fundraiser
A man is set to march from Ashtead to Sutton and back, in the name of his brother who is terminally ill.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 19:51:00 +0100
Surrey drug dealer caught impersonating Connor McGregor
A drug dealer from Surrey has been jailed after he was caught by police attempting to impersonate a mixed martial arts athlete.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 19:21:02 +0100
Epsom and Ewell Conservatives allegedly breach Covid advice
Conservatives in Epsom and Ewell have been accused of breaking Covid safety regulations while campaigning in the upcoming Local Elections.

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 16:06:25 +0100
BEYRoots qualifies for Quorn competition
A Tooting street food vendor has been chosen to compete in a vegetarian kebab competition.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 15:31:00 +0100
14-year-old from Ashford goes missing, prompting appeal
An appeal for help in the search for a 14-year-old boy missing from Ashford in Surrey has been launched after police said they were "worried" about him.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 14:18:51 +0100
Boris Johnson breaks silence over alleged 'let bodies pile high’ comment
Downing Street said reports that Boris Johnson spoke of preferring further deaths to a third Covid-19 lockdown were “untrue”.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 12:54:32 +0100
Stop Hate UK Helpline to launch in Wandsworth
The 24-hour Stop Hate UK Helpline service is being launched in Wandsworth.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 12:36:00 +0100
Sutton children set for Captain Tom Moore 100 challenge
Pupils across Sutton are set to take on a number of fundraising challenges after being inspired by Captain Tom Moore.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 12:40:33 +0100
Police crackdown on driving offences in Wandsworth Bridge
25 vehicles were seized, and three arrests made by Wandsworth Police in a day of cracking down on car crime.

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 10:46:04 +0100
Yard Sale Pizza launches in Balham with special offer
A new pizza restaurant is coming to Balham this week – in time for summer al fresco dining.  ​

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 08:52:13 +0100
Murder charge after man 'drove car into group' by M&S Walton
A man has been charged in connection with an ongoing murder investigation  after a man was struck by a car outside M&S in Walton-on-Thames.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 08:27:11 +0100
Police called to 'abduction attempt' of boy, 6, in Clapham
A MAN reportedly approached a boy outside his house and tried to lure him into his van with sweets, police have said.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Netflix step up crack down on users sharing account password
Users first noticed the new restrictions last month when some users reported being met with a warning on screen.



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