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Fri, 07 May 2021 08:27:04 +0100
Witness appeal after catalytic converter theft in Nonsuch Park
Drivers have been warned to protect their cars after a catalytic converter was stolen in Nonsuch Park.

Thu, 06 May 2021 09:41:39 +0100
London elections recap: South Londoners at the polls
We're bringing you the latest updates throughout the day as Londoners head to the polls to vote for the next London Mayor and their London Assembly members

Thu, 06 May 2021 09:32:17 +0100
What are you voting for today? What you need to know about Super Thursday
There are key issues at play in what will be the biggest indicator of public opinion outside a general election. 

Thu, 06 May 2021 17:08:32 +0100
Colliers Wood voters speak out on election day
Knife crime, helping London businesses recover from Covid and bringing your own pencil to vote are among the election issues discussed by local voters in Colliers Wood today (May 6).

Thu, 06 May 2021 17:48:08 +0100
Pollards Hill voters have their say on election day
People across South London have been voting for who they would like to see as the next London mayor, and many have already made a firm decision in Pollards Hill.

Thu, 06 May 2021 13:33:30 +0100
Dogs at polling stations: The UK's best voting day tradition explained
Election days in the UK have become about one thing and one thing only. Dogs at polling stations.

Thu, 06 May 2021 11:36:03 +0100
London weather: Sunshine to follow storm and torrential rain
Torrential rain, hail and lightning have swung London this week and downpours are set to continue for the rest of the week, but summer may just be round the corner.

Thu, 06 May 2021 10:43:19 +0100
Wimbledon’s Cannizaro Park to launch Nature Weekend
A two-day event is set to take place at Cannizaro Park this month, to celebrate the return of spring.

Thu, 06 May 2021 10:09:14 +0100
Brian Rose: I'll pull off 'biggest upset in political history'
Mayoral candidate Brian Rose says he expects to pull off “the biggest upset in political history” on May 6 by becoming the Mayor of London.

Thu, 06 May 2021 09:18:13 +0100
Surrey's One Out Festival announces full line-up for 2021
A NEW music festival is set to take place in the heart of Surrey this year.

Thu, 06 May 2021 08:26:28 +0100
Crystal Palace: Pre-World War One water pipes to be replaced
Thames Water engineers are set to upgrade "ageing" pipes as part of a 1.5 million investment in south London.

Thu, 06 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
CROYDON: Woodside by-election
There are seven candidates vying for your vote in the Woodside by-election tomorrow (May 7).

Wed, 05 May 2021 15:29:17 +0100
How this Merton doctor uses TikTok to tackle Covid myths
This Merton doctor has found a creative way to inform youngsters about the coronavirus pandemic.

Wed, 05 May 2021 20:02:29 +0100
South London uni study warns on 'Covid-19 Anxiety Syndrome'
For many in the UK, the current easing of restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic is being welcomed with a mixture of joy and relief after over a year of various national 'lockdowns'.

Wed, 05 May 2021 18:59:30 +0100
Kingston Churches Action on Homelessness on impact of Covid
Like every London borough and local authority, Kingston has been hit hard by the impact of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic with the impact being felt far beyond

Wed, 05 May 2021 17:15:17 +0100
Emanuel School welcomes back former student after 50 years
More than 50 years since a former pupil walked through the gates of his old school in Battersea, he returned on Thursday, April 29 to talk to Year 12 politics students.

Wed, 05 May 2021 15:50:02 +0100
Police search for Morden Holland and Barrett thief
Police are searching for a man who stole £1000 worth of vitamins and honey from a health shop in Morden

Wed, 05 May 2021 15:38:18 +0100
Kingston's Rose Theatre to reopen with big summer season
Kingston's Rose Theatre will reopen this June after an extended period of closure due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Wed, 05 May 2021 13:46:30 +0100
Arson suspected as fire destroys stand at Egham Town FC
Two teenagers have been arrested after a fire tore through a stand at Egham Town Football Club yesterday evening (Tuesday, May 4).

Wed, 05 May 2021 13:11:14 +0100
PICTURED: Dramatic photos of Platt's Eyot fire rescue
The Teddington RNLI have released dramatic photos of their rescue efforts at the Platt’s Eyot fire.

Wed, 05 May 2021 12:17:09 +0100
London Zoo welcomes new arrival ahead of breeding programme
Footage shows a new Asiatic lioness settling in at London Zoo as part of a global breeding programme for the Endangered species.

Wed, 05 May 2021 11:34:23 +0100
73-year-old Tooting man bitten in 'traumatic' dog attack
An elderly man with learning difficulties has been “viciously” attacked by a dog in Tooting.

Wed, 05 May 2021 11:09:02 +0100
Croydon killer linked to unsolved sex attacks in Australia
An Australian criminologist is calling for one of Britain’s most notorious sex killers to be investigated over unsolved crimes in Western Australia.

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.



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