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Wed, 05 May 2021 08:56:13 +0100
Surrey Police launch witness appeal after crash in Sunbury
A 14-year-old boy was rushed to hospital with 'serious injuries' outside the main entrance to Kempton Park Racecourse on Tuesday ( May 4).

Wed, 05 May 2021 08:27:05 +0100
Armed robber jailed after targeting vulnerable in Surrey
A knife-wielding robber who targeted two elderly victims has been jailed for six years and eight months.

Tue, 04 May 2021 17:45:00 +0100
David Bowie: Map of London locations connected to his life
Music legend David Bowie was born and raised in south east London. We've mapped the significant places in his life.

Tue, 04 May 2021 17:04:28 +0100
Black people Stopped and Searched in Croydon at higher rate
Proportionately more Black people were stopped and searched in Croydon than white people over the last ten months, according to official police data.

Tue, 04 May 2021 14:26:51 +0100
Woman targeted in racist verbal assault in Epsom
Police are appealing for information after a woman was targeted with racist verbal abuse in Epsom recently.

Tue, 04 May 2021 11:58:26 +0100
New Covid-19 symptom could show you have have had the virus before
The professor explained that people with a “clear line” growing out of their nail may have had the virus before.

Tue, 04 May 2021 19:48:15 +0100
Large fire breaks out in stand at Egham Football Club
Police are fire crews are at the scene of a fire that has broken out in the stands at Egham Football Club this evening (Tuesday, May 4).

Tue, 04 May 2021 18:58:00 +0100
Croydon scrap metal yards targeted in police swoop
Scrap metal yards were targeted in Croydon recently as authorities swooped to tackle the rising problem of illegal wastage and catalytic converter thefts in the region.

Tue, 04 May 2021 16:45:00 +0100
Week-long crackdown on knife crime in South West London
Last week police teams across South West London collaborated in a crackdown against knife crime in the community.

Tue, 04 May 2021 13:20:51 +0100
New care home guidance for residents in England explained
Care home residents are now able to leave for ‘low risk’ visits without having to isolate for 14 days on their return.

Tue, 04 May 2021 13:15:49 +0100
Battersea: Bikes for Lady Allen Playground
A much-loved playground in Battersea is in need of new bikes and toys for disabled children.

Tue, 04 May 2021 10:14:00 +0100
Historic boatyard destroyed in huge fire on Thames island
Around 100 firefighters were called to a fire at two industrial units on Platt's Eyot Island in Richmond yesterday evening.

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
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.

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.

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.



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