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Mon, 03 May 2021 17:03:39 +0100
Man found suffering stab injuries in Croydon street
A 26-year-old man has been arrested in connection to a stabbing in South Norwood on Friday ( April 30 ).

Mon, 03 May 2021 16:30:50 +0100
Police granted stop and search powers in Mitcham
Police have issued a Section 60 following a "rise in community tensions" in Mitcham.

Mon, 03 May 2021 12:42:09 +0100
You are being warned of a scam if planning a holiday or festival this year
To stay safe, people are reminded to follow the advice of the Take Five To Stop Fraud campaign.

Mon, 03 May 2021 12:36:34 +0100
SW London nurse calls on train passengers to protect NHS
A nurse is urging train passengers to follow government guidence in a new announcement being played at stations across South West London.

Mon, 03 May 2021 11:55:37 +0100
Cannabis sweets: Children discharged from hospital in Epsom
Four children taken to hospital after eating cannabis laced sweets are not thought to have suffered any long-term effects, police said.

Mon, 03 May 2021 17:14:53 +0100
Brits divided on how to settle the bill after a meal with family and friends
Brits are divided on the best way to settle a bill when eating out, according to new research. 

Sun, 02 May 2021 12:06:07 +0100
South London cladding: Leaseholders facing huge bills speak out
Photo added of leaseholders (not named) on estate in Lambeth 

Sun, 02 May 2021 17:14:43 +0100
Search for baby after parents refuse to cooperate with doctors
Met Police are urgently appealing for help in locating a newborn baby girl after her parents refused to cooperate with doctors who warned them she was in need of urgent treatment.

Sun, 02 May 2021 10:17:00 +0100
London 'Kill the Bill' protest: Thousands march on Home Office
London saw its largest "Kill the Bill" protest to date on Saturday (May 1) after thousands gathered to demonstrate against a proposed bill of law granting the police greater powers to clamp down on protest action.

Sun, 02 May 2021 15:11:16 +0100
90 per cent of Covid fines in London issued since Christmas
More than 15,000 fines were issued by police in London for breaches of Covid-19 laws over Christmas and the start of this year, figures show – around 90 per cent of all fines issued since the start of the pandemic.

Sun, 02 May 2021 10:58:46 +0100
London Bank Holiday weather: Severe weather warning for wind
The Met Office has predicted a washout in London on Bank Holiday Monday, with strong winds forecast throughout the afternoon and night.

Sun, 02 May 2021 09:49:15 +0100
Cannabis infused sweets: Four children hospitalised in Epsom
Four children were rushed to hospital from Epsom yesterday after eating sweets which are believed to have contained cannabis.

Sun, 02 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Aldi and Lidl reveal their biggest Bank Holiday bargains
You'll be able to pick up a bargain from the supermarket chains this Bank Holiday weekend.

Sun, 02 May 2021 14:50:34 +0100
This when you might be able to hug your loved ones again
Scientific advisors have given an estimated time frame of when people may be able to hug their loved ones- and it might be as early as June.  

Sat, 01 May 2021 17:51:52 +0100
92,000 UK drivers are at imminent risk of losing their driving licence
IAM Smart argues that until anomalies are removed confidence in the simple “12 points and you are out” system will continue to be undermined.

Sat, 01 May 2021 17:48:09 +0100
Central Line to be hit by strike action on election day
Tube workers on the Central Line will strike next week on May 6, the same day voters head to the polls to elect the Mayor of London.

Sat, 01 May 2021 15:42:39 +0100
One-person Extinction Rebellion protests in Surbiton and New Malden
Traffic in Surbiton and New Malden was brought to a standstill this morning by two one-person climate protests.

Sat, 01 May 2021 14:10:00 +0100
Campaign to build Covid-19 memorial at St Paul's Cathedral
A crowdfunding campaign has launched in an effort to raise £2.3 million to build a permanent memorial in London to the victims of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Sat, 01 May 2021 12:17:26 +0100
Man charged over serious stabbing outside Hersham Tesco
A man has been charged in connection with a serious assault in Hersham which left the victim in hospital with a serious stab wound.

Sat, 01 May 2021 10:32:55 +0100
London Bank Holiday weather forecast: 'Washout' predicted
London's weather is set to remain largely settled throughout the early part of this Bank Holiday weekend, though forecasters predict it becoming increasingly wet and windy.

Sat, 01 May 2021 09:49:37 +0100
Riddlesdown Collegiate: Two arrests as boy injured in fight
Two arrests have been made following a reported fight near a school in Purley on Friday afternoon.

Sat, 01 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
This is why you must remain 'careful' after receiving your Covid-19 vaccine
Vaccines minister Nadhim Zahawi stressed a need for those who are fully-vaccinated to remain vigilant despite being fully protected.

Sat, 01 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Royal Mail issue urgent warning ahead of May 6 elections
People who have registered for a postal vote are being reminded to post their completed ballot paper as early as they can.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 09:50:56 +0100
Transport for London timetable changes for bank holiday weekend
Transport for London has announced timetable changes for the Tube and Overground on May 1 and 2.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 17:12:51 +0100
Sutton woman speaks on housing ordeal in bid to escape
A woman has been left 'petrified' after suffering from domestic abuse as she waits for emergency accommodation suitable for her autistic child.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 12:59:23 +0100
Man left without mobility scooter for weeks due to locked gate
Footage shows a pensioner from Sutton being reunited with his mobility scooter after his housing association allegedly locked a gate where his scooter was stored.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 16:04:51 +0100
Dogs to be kept on leads in Richmond and Bushy Parks
From Tuesday May 4 May until Monday 2 August 2021, dogs will be required to be on a lead in all areas of Richmond and Bushy Parks.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 12:58:32 +0100
Co-op announce new ban in all UK stores from today
The change will be rolled out across its 2,600 UK stores from today.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 11:23:22 +0100
South Norwood man 'disappointed' by council action on flat leak
After complaining about leaks in his bathroom for two years, a resident of the now almost infamous Regina Road tower blocks says it took shocking failings being exposed on the national news for the council to act.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 10:50:24 +0100
The 5 care providers looking to recruit Richmond workers
Richmond is facing the ‘greatest care worker shortage to date’, according to a consortium of care providers.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 09:13:00 +0100
Surrey Police crackdown on romance fraudsters
THREE people from south London have been arrested as part of an ongoing operation to tackle romance fraudsters.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 08:19:37 +0100
Hyde Park: Police hunt 9 men over anti lockdown violence
Police have released CCTV images of nine men linked to the violent anti-lockdown protest which saw 14 officers injured last weekend.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 15:59:56 +0100
The South London News Podcast, S1, E2: Housing crisis
Some of the most talked-about issues to have made headlines in south London in recent weeks concern housing.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 11:36:43 +0100
Mitcham rapist Kadian Nelson attacked in prison
A Mitcham man who raped and kidnapped a 13-year-old girl has been attacked in prison.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 09:19:04 +0100
Jihadist who plotted gun and knife rampage set to appeal
A jihadist who plotted a gun and knife rampage with plans to target busy London sites is to challenge his conviction and life sentence at the Court of Appeal.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 12:43:07 +0100
Merton readers offer suggestions for improving Centre Court
Wimbledon Times readers have been sharing their ideas for improving Centre Court as the shopping centre is in new hands.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 18:49:29 +0100
Boy held at gunpoint in 'traumatic' south London burglary
A teenage boy was one of a number of people held at gunpoint during an "incredibly traumatic" armed robbery in Lambeth, south London, recently.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 14:32:04 +0100
Rogue landlord fined over £15,000 over failings in Richmond
A rogue landlord has been fined tens of thousands of pounds after authorities found multiple failings across several properties they said had been repeatedly ignored.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 09:56:51 +0100
The most common Covid vaccine side effects revealed in new study
The study also compared the AstraZeneca and Pfizer to see how side effects from the vaccines differ.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 10:02:02 +0100
Wandsworth Police appeal to find man wanted for sex offence
Wandsworth Police have issued an appeal to help identify a man wanted for 'a serious sexual offence' against an elderly person.

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).



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