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Wed, 12 May 2021 09:07:33 +0100Hillingdon seeks review of Mayor's Master Brewer ruling
A JUDICIAL Review of the Mayor of London’s decision to approve plans for 514 homes on the former Master Brewer site, Hillingdon Circus, is being sought by Hillingdon Council.
Wed, 12 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100Epping Forest and Harlow roads to be closed for roadworks
Streets in Chigwell and Harlow are among those set to be temporarily closed over the coming weeks while roadworks take place.
Wed, 12 May 2021 07:01:00 +010030 UK hotspots for 'crash for cash' scams revealed
Crash for cash is an insurance scam where fraudsters deliberately cause dangerous road collisions, often targeting innocent people.
Wed, 12 May 2021 07:29:00 +0100How your diet can help tackle stress and anxiety
Ali Todd, a registered dietician at the Functional Gut Clinic, advises sticking to some basic rules to help keep your mind and body happy.
Tue, 11 May 2021 10:26:09 +0100Sadiq Khan reveals details of £6 million tourism campaign
Newly re-elected London Mayor Sadiq Khan has revealed details of a £6 million campaign to bring visitors back to London.
Tue, 11 May 2021 13:19:00 +0100Walk-in Covid vaccination clinic launched in Croydon
A walk-in Covid-19 vaccination centre has been set up by Croydon University Hospital in a bid to keep coronavirus at bay as the borough opens up.
Tue, 11 May 2021 08:06:00 +0100Stranded minke whale in River Thames put down
A young minke whale that became stranded in the River Thames has been put down.
Tue, 11 May 2021 17:35:44 +0100Ladywell Children's Centre complex needs unit shut down
Staff at a complex needs nursery service in Lewisham were all made redundant this year after the council shut it down.
Tue, 11 May 2021 09:15:06 +0100Brit Awards to see live music return at Greenwich's O2 Arena
The Brit Awards will return to London's O2 Arena in Greenwich tonight, the first live music show at the venue in more than a year, with over 2,500 tickets gifted to people working on the front line of the pandemic.
Tue, 11 May 2021 19:13:29 +0100South London man created fake accounts for criminals
A Lambeth man who previously worked as a bank employee received a suspended jail sentence earlier today (Tuesday, May 11) after he was convicted of involvement in a sophisticated ‘smishing’ scam.
Tue, 11 May 2021 17:40:24 +0100Grand National winner Bob Champion visits Sutton
Bob Champion who is famously known for his Grand National win just one year after battling cancer, has marked his 40-year journey with a visit to The Royal Marsden in Sutton.
Tue, 11 May 2021 16:18:29 +0100Police: Rise in pickpockets in Wandsworth
Police have warned about a rise in pickpockets in Wandsworth.
Tue, 11 May 2021 14:14:54 +0100Holidaymakers can use NHS app as ‘vaccine passport’ from Monday
The app is currently used to book medical appointments or order prescriptions, and is used differently to the Covid-19 app.
Tue, 11 May 2021 11:51:21 +0100Strawberry Hill Bowls Club welcomes Mayor
A Twickenham bowling club that has reached its 100-year mark celebrated with a charity tournament last weekend.
Tue, 11 May 2021 11:50:37 +0100Mental Health: Everyone Active speaks out ahead of May 17
GROUP exercise classes are set to return to leisure centres in Sutton from next week.
Tue, 11 May 2021 11:12:03 +0100Sutton carers speak out on Foster Care Fortnight
For the next two weeks, Sutton will shine a light on inspirational foster carers in the borough, as part of foster care fortnight.
Tue, 11 May 2021 10:18:01 +0100Wimbledon BookFest return to in-person events next month
In a return to live in-person events, the organisers of Wimbledon BookFest have announced a five-day festival for June.
Tue, 11 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100Persian delivery business launches in south west London
Ever fancied Persian food? A new delivery service has launched in south-west London.
Tue, 11 May 2021 18:13:55 +0100Praise for Hillingdon Macmillan team who went above and beyond
THE Macmillan and Hillingdon Hospital palliative care team have been praised for their hard work and dedication supporting hospital staff and end-of-life patients throughout the pandemic.
Tue, 11 May 2021 18:03:08 +0100Bingo's back in Hayes with reopening of Mecca club
MECCA Bingo is preparing to welcome back customers in Hayes next Monday (17).
Tue, 11 May 2021 16:12:04 +0100Harris Academy Tottenham denies institutional racism accusations
A headteacher at a Tottenham school has been accused of institutional racism against black students.
Tue, 11 May 2021 16:00:00 +0100Road closures and restrictions for roadworks in Enfield
Drivers and residents may face disruption when roadworks get underway in several streets in Enfield from Monday.
Tue, 11 May 2021 15:46:01 +0100Gunnersbury Park market moves to Sunday after rain
The Duck Pond Market at Gunnersbury Park had to move to the following day after intense rain and wind threatened the safety of the location.
Tue, 11 May 2021 15:17:18 +0100Ealing Broadway centre prepares for next stage of reopening
EALING Broadway shopping centre is preparing for the next stage of its reopening, following the move to Step 3 of the roadmap out of lockdown.
Tue, 11 May 2021 13:32:21 +0100Fire crew warns of TikTok playground craze after Ruislip rescue
FIREFIGHTERS are warning teenagers about the potential dangers of a TikTok craze in which they force themselves into toddlers’ swings and get stuck.
Tue, 11 May 2021 13:15:23 +0100Brent Council says fly-tipping dropped in Covid-19 pandemic
A “beefed up” enforcement strategy and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic led to a reduction in fly-tipping reports in Brent over the past year.
Tue, 11 May 2021 13:05:40 +0100Joseph Ejiofor ousted as Haringey Labour leader
Haringey Labour has a new leader after Cllr Joseph Ejiofor was ousted by a rival councillor in an internal vote, the Local Democracy Reporting Service understands.
Tue, 11 May 2021 13:20:48 +0100EuroMillions winning ticket unclaimed in Hertfordshire
The National Lottery is on the hunt for a EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker winner in Hertfordshire who is sitting on a £1m ticket.
Tue, 11 May 2021 10:26:57 +0100Sadiq Khan reveals details of £6 million tourism campaign
Newly re-elected London Mayor Sadiq Khan has revealed details of a £6 million campaign to bring visitors back to London.
Tue, 11 May 2021 10:21:21 +0100Covid rates in Enfield and Haringey for week to May 5
Coronavirus infection rates in Enfield and Haringey remained low as the Government gave the go-ahead to a further stage of lockdown easing.
Tue, 11 May 2021 10:01:46 +0100More than 100,000 people have had Covid jab in Haringey
The rollout of the Covid-19 vaccination programme has reached a significant milestone in Haringey after 100,000 people received their first jab.
Tue, 11 May 2021 16:30:00 +0100RSPCA launches Home Pet Show competition
The RSPCA has launched a pet competition designed to showcase special bonds with their owners and raise money for local animal services.
Tue, 11 May 2021 09:01:00 +0100Police searching for wanted man from Wembley - can you help?
Police are continuing to search for a wanted man who failed to appear at court.
Tue, 11 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100Covid-19 recovery key priority for new Brent and Harrow AM
A Brent councillor who was elected to the Greater London Assembly (GLA) last week said supporting the capital’s recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic is his “immediate priority”.
Tue, 11 May 2021 07:32:00 +0100Hugs and indoor dining - the lockdown changes happening next week
From May 17, most social contact rules outdoors will be lifted, although gatherings of more than 30 will remain illegal.
Tue, 11 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100Asda announce major changes coming to every UK store
The report interviewed 3,000 customers and found that shoppers had three priorities.
Mon, 10 May 2021 16:46:51 +0100Man dies after collapsing in Sutton
A man has died after collapsing on a street in Sutton this morning.
Mon, 10 May 2021 19:01:52 +0100Minke whale stranded in Thames now 'unlikely' to survive
The mink whale that became stranded in the Thames near Teddington Lock on Sunday evening (May 9) is not likely to survive and may have to be euthanised, experts have said.
Mon, 10 May 2021 17:39:07 +0100Man who sexually assaulted woman on bus in Wandsworth jailed
A man who admitted to sexually assaulting a woman on a bus in Wandsworth has been jailed.
Mon, 10 May 2021 17:35:38 +0100Key announcements from Boris Johnson as lockdown restrictions eased
“Subject to the impact of step three on the data, we remain on track to move to step four on June 21."
Mon, 10 May 2021 17:40:57 +0100How nature helped this woman with her lockdown anxiety
Losing her job just a few weeks into the first national lockdown, this woman reached out to a community group in a bid to save her wellbeing during Covid-19.
Mon, 10 May 2021 16:46:02 +0100Twickenham sisters appeal for donations for father's COVID-19 bills
A family are raising money to pay for lifesaving medical bills after their father contracted COVID-19 as a doctor in Oman.
Mon, 10 May 2021 15:34:36 +0100How to apply for the Windrush Community Fund
Applications are open for the Windrush Community Fund.
Mon, 10 May 2021 14:17:19 +0100Lewisham Council reports vandalism to LTN signage to police
Lewisham Council has contacted the police after signage and a bollard within its Lee Green LTN were vandalised.
Mon, 10 May 2021 13:34:22 +0100Assault in shop on Thornton Heath High Street injures two
A 19-year-old was arrested and two men put in hospital after an assault at a shop on Thornton Heath High Street on Saturday night (May 8).
Mon, 10 May 2021 13:30:13 +0100Council announces Sutton’s mayor for 2021/22
Councillor Trish Fivey has been re-appointed as the Mayor of Sutton.
Mon, 10 May 2021 12:51:41 +0100St Raphael's to host wellbeing event for Merton and Sutton
St Raphael’s is set to launch a wellbeing event and course to support people in Merton and Sutton.
Mon, 10 May 2021 12:47:25 +0100Two arrests after boy, 15, stabbed at Thornton Heath station
Two teenagers were arrested in the aftermath of a stabbing at Thornton Heath station on Saturday night (May 8).
Mon, 10 May 2021 12:30:02 +0100Pop-up festival set for Wimbledon Park this month
A FOOD festival is set to return to Wimbledon Park this month.
Mon, 10 May 2021 11:29:19 +0100Baby Surgeons: Lifesaving Tooting doctors featured on TV
If you tuned into Gogglebox last week you may have seen the extraordinary scenes of doctors performing surgery on unborn babies inside the womb.