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Tue, 18 May 2021 09:08:49 +0100Police re-appeal to find man missing from Putney
Police are re-appealing for help to locate a missing 57-year-old from Putney.
Tue, 18 May 2021 08:44:46 +0100Indian variant: Covid vaccine rollout extended amid fears
The coronavirus vaccine rollout has been extended to 36 and 37-year-olds as cases of the Indian variant have doubled in the space of one week.
Tue, 18 May 2021 08:19:34 +0100Clapham man sentenced to prison for armed robbery
A man who threatened to shoot a cashier has been sentenced to 30-months in prison for an armed robbery in Clapham.
Tue, 18 May 2021 07:49:56 +0100Twickenham store 'Real Drinks' celebrates 16th anniversary
An independent beer shop is celebrating its 16th year of trading in Twickenham by collaborating with a local brewery.
Tue, 18 May 2021 07:19:14 +0100Lady Eleanor Holles pupil designs dementia app
A Hampton teenager has designed an app to improve everyday life for dementia sufferers.
Tue, 18 May 2021 06:56:27 +0100Wandsworth Arts Fringe 2021 returns
Wandsworth Arts Fringe is set to return with a mix of digital and live events this June.
Mon, 17 May 2021 17:34:48 +0100Croydon reports most cases of Indian variant in south London
At least 10 cases of the 'India Variant' of Covid-19 have been detected in Croydon according to new figures released by Public Health England (PHE).
Mon, 17 May 2021 16:17:54 +0100Changes discussed for Richmond Town Centre
A handful of changes are being considered to improve the borough’s public spaces after the pandemic.
Mon, 17 May 2021 15:46:07 +0100Carshalton club slam councillors after ‘libellous attack’
Lib Dem Councillors in Carshalton Central have issued an apology after wrongly accusing a football club of applying for adult entertainment on-site.
Mon, 17 May 2021 14:27:22 +0100Father and son to swim 5k in bid to help London Zoo
A Wimbledon zookeeper is set to swim 5k by Bournemouth Pier to raise vital funds for London Zoo alongside his father.
Mon, 17 May 2021 12:40:07 +0100Celebrities flock to Chessington World of Adventures ride
Celebrities flocked to the opening of Chessington World of Adventures (CWOA) new Croc Drop ride this weekend as the lockdown easing saw visitors return to the park.
Mon, 17 May 2021 12:22:29 +0100MAPPED: London's dog theft hotspots
New data shows the London boroughs hit hardest by dog thieves.
Mon, 17 May 2021 11:12:00 +0100Archer from Shepperton named in Tokyo Olympics Team GB squad
An 18-year-old archer from Shepperton will compete with Team GB at this summer's Tokyo Olympics after a year's delay to the games saw him claim a spot in the men's team.
Mon, 17 May 2021 10:49:26 +0100Coronavirus: Wimbledon charities urged to apply for £25k pot
Charities in Wimbledon have a chance to win a share of a £25,000 prize pot to help their recovery from the coronavirus crisis.
Mon, 17 May 2021 10:45:00 +0100Teenager stabbed in Teddington Lock robbery
A 14-year-old boy has been stabbed at Teddington Lock.
Mon, 17 May 2021 08:50:55 +0100SW London NHS hits major milestone in vaccine programme
More than one million Covid-19 vaccinations have now been given in south west London, figures reveal.
Mon, 17 May 2021 08:27:35 +0100Croydon tram crash inquest opens today
Families of the Croydon tram crash victims are set to relive the "nightmare" as the inquest into the deaths opens today ( May 17 ).
Mon, 17 May 2021 08:10:00 +0100Three teenagers charged in Putney murder investigation
THREE teenagers have been charged with the murder of Abdirizak Hassan.
Mon, 17 May 2021 16:33:13 +0100Surrey Wildlife Fund offering cash prizes for young artists
Cash prizes are on offer for young creatives in Surrey as part of a new competition designed to celebrate biodiversity in the county.
Sun, 16 May 2021 11:59:15 +0100London: Teens that have gone missing in the last 6 months
Fourteen young people are still missing from in and around South London after being reported missing in the past six months, according to the charity Missing People.
Sun, 16 May 2021 15:23:16 +0100Police welcomes puppies in memory of sergeant Matt Ratana
The Metropolitan Police has welcomed seven newborn puppies in memory of a police officer killed in the line of duty in Croydon.
Sun, 16 May 2021 12:54:00 +0100Police ramp up patrols following 'disorder' in Croydon
Police have been granted extra patrols in Croydon after being called out to "aggressive" party-goers and a knife-wielding man on the early hours of Sunday morning.
Sun, 16 May 2021 10:12:15 +0100Man fighting for his life after stabbing in Tooting restaurant
A man has been left fighting for his life after he was stabbed at a restaurant in Tooting on Friday ( May 14).
Sun, 16 May 2021 05:01:00 +0100The shopping rules that will change in England from Monday
Here’s what a trip for a spot of retail therapy in England might look like from 17 May.
Sun, 16 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100Royal Mail announce 'crucial' change to operations
The changes are designed to help Royal Mail reduce its environmental impact.
Sat, 15 May 2021 17:34:39 +0100Teenagers charged over Putney murder
Two teenagers have been charged over the murder of 24-year-old Abdirizak Hassan.
Sat, 15 May 2021 15:07:27 +0100Surrey man pleads guilty to 16 terrorism offences
A Surrey man who ran a number of extreme right wing group chats and shared how to make explosives and firearms online has been convicted.
Sat, 15 May 2021 14:33:37 +01007 clothing items that could land you a £5,000 fine and a driving ban
If the incident goes to court, the penalty could go up to a £5,000 fine, nine penalty points and even a driving ban.
Sat, 15 May 2021 12:32:21 +0100Merton TV proves recycling is being incinerated in Beddington
Most of the recycling from public bins across Merton is being ‘set alight’ at the Beddington Incinerator.
Sat, 15 May 2021 10:40:28 +0100Richmond Police issue dispersal order for entire weekend
Police have issued a dispersal order for the entire weekend after reports of hundreds of youths gathering in Richmond.
Sat, 15 May 2021 10:16:28 +0100Robber jailed after stabbing shopkeeper in Colliers Wood
A MAN who stabbed a shopkeeper after trying to steal money from a newsagents in Colliers Wood has been jailed for 10 years.
Sat, 15 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100Changes to your state pension have been announced for January 2022
The changes will come into effect from January 1, 2022 and will affect whether a person qualifies for state pension or not.
Sat, 15 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100Parents warned of nationwide baby milk shortage
Ready-made Cow & Gate and Aptamil formula milk are both in short supply due to “an issue with an ingredient used to prevent foaming”.
Fri, 14 May 2021 13:37:00 +0100South Cheam man reacts to letter criticising his BLM sign
A South Cheam man has spoken of his shock after receiving an anonymous letter from a neighbour, saying a Black Lives Matter sign in his window “didn’t reflect well on the area".
Fri, 14 May 2021 14:12:48 +0100Two more arrests in Putney stabbing murder investigation
Two more people have been arrested as police continue their investigation into the fatal stabbing of 24-year-old Abdirizak Hassan in Putney.
Fri, 14 May 2021 17:54:42 +0100Boris Johnson warns Indian variant of Covid-19 could delay lockdown roadmap
The message came as Boris Johnson led a Downing Street press conference alongside England's chief medical officer professor Chris Whitty.
Fri, 14 May 2021 16:35:22 +0100Elmbridge, Epsom in top five most prosperous places to live
Elmbridge and Epsom and Ewell have both been named in the top five of comprehensive list charting the most and least 'prosperous' boroughs to live in across the entire UK.
Fri, 14 May 2021 12:40:22 +0100Putney woman's relief after "dreadful" wait for UK visa
A Putney woman has spoken of her relief after getting her marriage visa approved – but only following a difficult 16 week wait.
Fri, 14 May 2021 09:17:11 +0100TfL to double capacity on London buses as lockdown eases
Bus capacity is set to double on board London buses as TfL prepares for an influx of returning passengers in line with the latest easing of lockdown next week.
Fri, 14 May 2021 19:16:46 +0100South west London passes one million mark for Covid jabs
Over one million doses of a coronavirus vaccine have been administered in south west London boroughs, NHS authorities in the region announced today (Friday, July 14).
Fri, 14 May 2021 18:49:23 +0100Sutton man who raped and threatened to kill woman jailed
A man who raped and threatened to kill a woman during a "brutal" attack in Carshalton last summer has been jailed.
Fri, 14 May 2021 17:18:48 +0100South West London seal remembered in tribute book
The adventures of South West London’s favourite seal will be remembered in a book due to come out in June.
Fri, 14 May 2021 14:49:01 +0100Brixton’s Market Row Botanical Rum wins international award
An independent micro distillery has been internationally recognised - only seven months after launching.
Fri, 14 May 2021 13:18:08 +0100Man stabbed, taken to hospital after 'fight' in Hackbridge
A man was stabbed and taken to hospital after a reported fight in Hackbridge on Wednesday night (May 12).
Fri, 14 May 2021 11:34:12 +0100Covid-19 Indian variant hotspots in the UK revealed
The Prime Minister has said there is "increasing concern" about the variant.
Fri, 14 May 2021 08:03:41 +0100South London neighbour surprises family with Eid gift
A south London woman has said a gift from her neighbour to celebrate Eid has restored her "faith in humanity".
Thu, 13 May 2021 08:50:03 +0100TfL: More London bus strikes announced over 'remote sign on'
Five more days of bus strikes have been announced in London with unions angry at bus operator Metroline over its controversial 'remote sign-on' policy.
Thu, 13 May 2021 09:57:07 +0100Crossrail begins running trial trains through London
London's £19bn Crossrail project has begun running test trains through the centre of the capital as plans ramp up ahead of next year's opening..
Thu, 13 May 2021 20:33:00 +0100Interview with Robin Hutchinson of Tolworth Community Brain
Perhaps one of the least-anticipated and most remarkable impacts of coronavirus has been the resurgence of a communal spirit at the macro and micro level in the UK.
Thu, 13 May 2021 19:18:47 +0100RNLI View From the Thames: Minke Whale rescue
Teddington RNLI were tasked this week to help in the rescue of the ‘Juvenile Minke Whale’.