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Sat, 29 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Waitrose, Asda and Tesco issue urgent warning over food items sold in store
If you have bought any of the items mentioned, you need to be aware of these possible health risks.

Sat, 29 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Aldi and Lidl announce the best bargains available this Bank Holiday weekend
We've rounded-up some of the highlights to look out for in Aldi and Lidl this weekend.

Fri, 28 May 2021 15:23:29 +0100
Murder probe launched after stabbing inside Cheam home
A person has been pronounced dead following an incident which took place inside a home in Cheam Village.

Fri, 28 May 2021 15:07:23 +0100
Sutton school shortlisted for Tes award for Covid response
A trust which serves pupils across six schools in Sutton have announced one of their schools has been shortlisted for a prestigious award.

Fri, 28 May 2021 13:44:31 +0100
Emergency services on site of four-vehicle crash in Epsom
A multi-vehicle crashed closed roads and reportedly left at least one person needed hospitalization on Friday (May 28).

Fri, 28 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Top 10 green spaces in south London
We thought summer 2021 might never arrive.

Fri, 28 May 2021 18:49:17 +0100
New infections of Covid-19 are rising in Kingston
New infections of Covid-19 in Kingston are rising as concerns over the highly transmissible 'Indian' variant persist.

Fri, 28 May 2021 16:10:27 +0100
Twickenham priest fundraises for St Mary's University
A music loving priest is taking on a running challenge to fundraise for a new chapel organ at St Mary’s University.

Fri, 28 May 2021 15:03:50 +0100
Latest data shows England's Covid 'R' rate could be over 1
New data released today by the government has shown the reproductive rate of coronavirus, known as the 'R' rate, may now be over 1.0 again in England.

Fri, 28 May 2021 14:25:36 +0100
Furzedown woman sentenced for illegal credit brokerage
A Furzedown woman has been sentenced for illegal credit brokerage in the first prosecution of its kind.

Fri, 28 May 2021 13:39:14 +0100
London Bank Holiday weather: Mini-heatwave and sun forecast
Experts predict that warmer weather is on the way, as temperatures are set to soar to 24C.

Fri, 28 May 2021 12:06:09 +0100
Legal action taken to remove travellers from Kew Green
A group of travellers in Kew Green were immediately threatened with eviction after they arrived to a green space in the suburb yesterday (May 27).

Fri, 28 May 2021 11:56:29 +0100
Thousands of meals delivered to Sutton's most vulnerable
Sutton's Meals on Wheels service have delivered more than 70,000 meals since the first UK lockdown.

Fri, 28 May 2021 11:05:00 +0100
Park Lane Stables forced to move despite raising over £1m
A charity riding school which crowdfunded more than £1million to buy its stables when it was threatened with eviction said it will be forced to leave its home next week after the owner increased the asking price for the site.

Fri, 28 May 2021 11:25:20 +0100
Man drove 4 hours to Clapham to sexually abuse children
A man who travelled from Huddersfield to Clapham to sexually abuse children has been jailed.

Thu, 27 May 2021 18:00:43 +0100
Cheam girl, 6, chops off hair for triple charity mission
This six-year-old girl has chopped off her beautiful locks in a bid to support three different causes...

Thu, 27 May 2021 15:28:01 +0100
Artist paints portraits of 118 women killed by men
An artist has painted a portrait of a woman who was tragically killed in a hit and run in Sutton last year, as part of a project to memorialise the 118 women killed by men in a year.

Thu, 27 May 2021 17:57:28 +0100
Natural History Museum calls for south London volunteers
Scientists working with the Natural History Museum (NHM) are calling for volunteers to help with a remarkable new survey coming to green spaces in Croydon and Bromley.

Thu, 27 May 2021 17:01:01 +0100
Prince Charles in south London to celebrate lockdown easing
Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall visited Clapham Old Town earlier today (Thursday, May 27) to mark the easing of lockdown restrictions.

Thu, 27 May 2021 16:48:44 +0100
London charity launches campaign to promote Merton parks
An environment charity has announced a new campaign to promote parks in Merton.

Thu, 27 May 2021 14:17:22 +0100
Motorcyclist seriously injured in multi-vehicle Esher crash
A motorcyclist suffered "potentially life-threatening" injuries in a multi-vehicle crash in Esher last night (Wednesday, May 26).

Thu, 27 May 2021 13:09:13 +0100
Search for Leatherhead woman missing from Epsom
Authorities are appealing for help in their search for a Leatherhead woman who was reported missing after leaving Epsom General Hospital.

Thu, 27 May 2021 12:47:24 +0100
New Malden: Thames Water fined after 'catastrophic' sewage
Thames Water has been fined £4 million after untreated sewage flooded Green Lane recreation ground and Hogsmill River.

Thu, 27 May 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Nature Notes: 'One of our most attractive Spring butterflies'
One of our most attractive spring butterflies is the orange tip.

Wed, 26 May 2021 13:59:23 +0100
Sasha Johnson: Five arrests after activist shot in Peckham
Police have arrested two men and three teens on suspicion of attempted murder after a Black Lives Matter activist was shot in the head at a party in Peckham.

Wed, 26 May 2021 10:42:56 +0100
Vauxhall: Driver glasses man's face in road rage attack
A driver who glassed a man with a broken beer bottle, causing severe lacerations to his face, after a minor traffic dispute has been jailed for more than 13 years.

Wed, 26 May 2021 14:04:34 +0100
Sutton forced to rip-up pitch amid Football League promotion
Sutton United will start ripping up their all-weather 3G pitch following their promotion to the Football League after claiming the National League title on Sunday ( May 23).

Wed, 26 May 2021 11:13:02 +0100
Tea room owner speaks on indoor return to Cheam Village
It has been over one week since indoor dining resumed, and like many, this vintage tearoom couldn't wait to serve customers once again in Cheam.

Wed, 26 May 2021 16:42:51 +0100
Woman dies at Isabella Plantation in Richmond Park
A woman has died after taking ill while visiting the Isabella Plantation in Richmond Park this afternoon (Wednesday, May 26).

Wed, 26 May 2021 13:22:18 +0100
Kingston University staff decry threat of redundancies
Staff at Kingston University (KU) have spoken out against the threat of job losses amid plans for sweeping changes to the provision of some arts and humanities courses at the university.

Wed, 26 May 2021 19:49:09 +0100
New Covid-19 cases rise in Croydon amid Indian variant worry
New cases of Covid-19 rose significantly in Croydon and Reigate and Banstead according to the latest data released by Public Health England (PHE).

Wed, 26 May 2021 18:24:14 +0100
Police seek to quell concerns after Richmond stabbings
Law enforcement are seeking to quell concerns about violent crime in Richmond after a number of incidents including a fatal stabbing rocked the borough recently.

Wed, 26 May 2021 14:22:06 +0100
Surrey Police officer had relationship with abuse survivor
A former Surrey Police officer had an "inappropriate sexual relationship" with a survivor of domestic abuse while he was working on their case.

Wed, 26 May 2021 12:56:26 +0100
Centre Court Shopping Centre offer space to RSPCA
RSPCA Wimbledon has been offered 'much-needed space in the town centre to help continue their animal welfare work.

Wed, 26 May 2021 10:37:02 +0100
Unemployment set to persist in London until 2023, report finds
Employment in London may not return to pre-pandemic levels until 2023 despite strong economic growth this year, according to a new City Hall report.

Wed, 26 May 2021 10:26:05 +0100
Covid-19 vaccine rollout extends to people aged 30 and over from today
Health Secretary Matt Hancock praised the “phenomenal pace” of the vaccination programme.

Wed, 26 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Sadiq Khan calls for clarity over Indian variant advice
Sadiq Khan has called on the Government to provide “clarity” over its guidance to people living in areas affected by the “Indian variant” of Covid-19.

Tue, 25 May 2021 11:23:21 +0100
Man, 22, speaks on 'rotten' living conditions in Mitcham
A council tenant from Mitcham has spoken out on the "unliveable" housing conditions that he and his family have been forced to live in for the past three years.

Tue, 25 May 2021 17:55:26 +0100
Wimbledon artist hits out at salon for 'gender-check'
A unisex salon in Wimbledon have further defended their decision to cancel a nail appointment for a gender-fluid customer.

Tue, 25 May 2021 15:34:48 +0100
India variant: Richmond residents told not to visit Hounslow
Richmond Council has warned residents not to travel to neighbouring Hounslow unless absolutely necessary, in line with updated government guidance.

Tue, 25 May 2021 13:37:27 +0100
New Covid cases rise over 100 per cent in Kingston
New cases of Covid-19 rose sharply in Kingston in the latest data released by Public Health England (PHE) amid concerns surrounding the new 'Indian' variant of the virus.

Tue, 25 May 2021 19:20:37 +0100
Chance to win new kit for Under 16s sports team in Croydon
A business who specialise in branding are giving the unsung heroes of junior sport in Croydon the chance of recognition and a slick new kit for their team.

Tue, 25 May 2021 18:31:00 +0100
Tim Hipperson: Fourth arrest over fatal Richmond stabbing
A fourth person has been arrested in the ongoing investigation into the murder of Tim Hipperson in Richmond last week.

Tue, 25 May 2021 17:23:55 +0100
Natural History Museum's terrifying look at human impact
A new project opening at the Natural History Museum examines the often devastating impact human beings and our systems are having on life on the planet.

Tue, 25 May 2021 17:12:07 +0100
Royal Marsden supporters fundraise over £820,000 with walk
A fundraising event saw walkers brave the wind and rain to support the Royal Marsden last week.

Tue, 25 May 2021 16:27:17 +0100
Rosehill pharmacy recognised for pandemic response
A chemist in Rosehill has shared their experience of serving the public during the coronavirus crisis.

Tue, 25 May 2021 15:10:00 +0100
James Hatfield: South London man missing over two months
Police said they are increasingly concerned for the welfare of a man reported missing from Putney in March.

Tue, 25 May 2021 10:27:49 +0100
Sadiq Khan opens Covid memorial garden in East London
A “living memorial” to Londoners who have lost their lives to Covid-19 was today opened in east London by Sadiq Khan.

Tue, 25 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Most dangerous areas to live in Richmond
Richmond is known as a relatively safe area, with one of the lowest crime rates in London.

Mon, 24 May 2021 09:58:16 +0100
Sasha Johnson: Activist critical after shooting in Peckham
A woman hailed as “a strong, powerful voice” in the black equal rights movement has been shot in the head, her colleagues have said.



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