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Sat, 12 Jun 2021 11:27:38 +0100Merton announce surge testing to combat Delta variant
Surge testing has launched in Merton in a bid to combat an outbreak of Covid-19 infections linked to the highly infectious Delta variant of the virus.
Sat, 12 Jun 2021 16:34:15 +0100Steve Browett speaks on importance of fans during Covid-19
Eagles fan Steve Browett was part of a consortium which saved Crystal Palace from liquidation in 2010.
Sat, 12 Jun 2021 14:56:49 +0100Police name 17-year-old stabbed to death in Streatham
FOUR men have been charged over a fatal stabbing in Streatham.
Sat, 12 Jun 2021 17:17:43 +0100How to avoid fleas and ticks in dogs during UK heatwave
Experts have said unseasonably wet and humid weather has created ideal breeding grounds for fleas.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 10:10:29 +0100Brixton: Woman dies after being hit by marked police car
A 25-year-old woman died after she was hit by a marked police car on an emergency call in south London.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100How these Sutton residents are supporting NSPCC
TWO residents from Sutton will be supporting NSPCC in line with Childhood Day.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 14:10:02 +0100Boris Johnson will make wedding rule change if lockdown roadmap is pushed back
Amid the rise in cases and the surge of the Delta variant, ministers could decide to keep some less restrictive measures in place.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 11:00:15 +0100Boundary review could lead to Croydon getting an extra MP
Croydon could end up being represented by four MPs – an increase from the current three – if changes to constituencies go ahead.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 10:45:36 +0100Call for public help as killer Asian hornets to reach ‘alarming’ level in UK
The ‘Asian Hornet Watch’ app is available to download from the Apple and Android app stores.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 16:55:48 +0100Finding the top 100 businesses in the South East - don't miss out
Businesses have less than one week to get their entry in to the South East top 100 business awards.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 16:56:08 +0100Khan could make TfL service cuts to meet £900m savings
Sadiq Khan has said that Transport for London may be forced to make major cuts to bus and tube services as they try to fill a gaping £900 million hole left from Covid-19.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 15:58:31 +0100Sutton residents share experiences for Carers Week
Carers in Sutton are sharing their experiences in line with National Carers Week.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 13:23:49 +0100Sutton dad continues 'tough' challenge for Rett Syndrome
A father from Sutton has less than 40-days left of his 500-day run for Rett Syndrome.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 19:36:03 +0100How to safely see partial solar eclipse in south London
A rare partial solar eclipse will be visible across south London on Thursday morning (June 10).
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 17:23:29 +0100UK Covid-19 infection rate jumps by 74 per cent in one week
The leap is the highest jump in daily infection rates since February.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 16:11:43 +0100Croydon reservist awarded medal after 10 years' service
An army reservist from Croydon has been awarded a royal volunteering medal after 10 years of service in the army's Volunteer Reserve.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 11:23:37 +0100Veolia unveils £60,000 sustainability funding scheme
A resource company has launched a new community funding scheme to support the environment and non-profitable charities across Croydon, Kingston, Merton and Sutton.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 10:14:59 +0100Brits warned of government ban on popular household items by September
Retailers will now no longer be able to sell most remaining halogen bulbs, such as kitchen spotlights, from September 2021.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 10:03:59 +0100Sarah Everard: Couzens pleads guilty to kidnap and rape
Met police constable Wayne Couzens has pleaded guilty to the kidnap and rape of Sarah Everard at the Old Bailey, according to reports.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 16:35:15 +0100Morden gym replaces former Hamseys site after 12-month delay
A NEW gym has opened in the heart of Morden - following 12 months after it was originally planned to launch.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 13:08:36 +0100People speak on 'relief' as over 25s invited for vaccine
Hundreds of people queued for "miles" outside the New Horizon Centre after it was announced that the coronavirus vaccine rollout has been extended to over 25s.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 17:19:10 +0100Portugal: South Londoners hit out at quarantine 'madness'
A number of Britons have vented their frustration at having to quarantine at home after arriving back in the UK from Portugal.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 10:35:14 +0100Police seize firearms at home in Sutton
POLICE were pictured outside a home near Sutton Town Centre after they seized multiple firearms on Monday.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 11:34:24 +0100BBC, Amazon, Gov.uk among websites affected by global internet outage
BBC news, the New York Times and The Guardian also seem to be affected by the connection issues.
Mon, 07 Jun 2021 18:35:54 +0100Inside the new art gallery making waves in Colliers Wood
A family who moved to South London from Poland 18-years ago have now found their "passion" with a new art gallery they started by accident in Colliers Wood.
Mon, 07 Jun 2021 13:45:18 +0100Emergency services called to 'meth lab' in South Wimbledon
Families were evacuated from their homes after police were called to a 'meth lab' on High Path Estate in South Wimbledon.
Mon, 07 Jun 2021 16:50:06 +0100People aged over 25 can book Covid-19 vaccine from Tuesday
People over the age of 25 in England will be called forward to get their Covid-19 vaccination from Tuesday, Health Secretary Matt Hancock told MPs.
Mon, 07 Jun 2021 13:35:22 +0100Have your say on early designs for new Sutton Hospital
The early designs for Sutton's new hospital are in and the public are being asked to give their feedback.
Sun, 06 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0100Study reveals most 'spoiled' dogs in south London
Dogs, so they say, are man's best friend. But some owners go further than others in expressing their love for our canine companions.
Sun, 06 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100Brits to enjoy 'blockbuster' four-day Bank Holiday weekend to celebrate Queen
The Queen is the first British Monarch to celebrate the occasion having acceded to the throne on 6th February 1952.
Sat, 05 Jun 2021 16:21:07 +0100Man whose heart stopped for 21 minutes thanks London medics
A man whose heart stopped beating for 21 minutes has personally thanked the medical team who helped save his life.
Sat, 05 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100People who have had the Pfizer vaccine issued Indian variant update
The Indian variant is now believed to be dominant in the UK.
Sat, 05 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100Aldi and Lidl reveal the best bargains available this weekend
We've rounded-up some of the highlights to look out for in Aldi and Lidl.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 08:41:34 +0100Firefighters called to blaze at Rosehill flat
Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were called to a flat fire which damaged part of a shop in Rosehill.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 15:06:16 +0100Motorcyclist taken to hospital after New Malden crash
A motorcyclist was taken to a major trauma centre in the early hours of this morning following a crash in New Malden.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 10:42:52 +0100Half a million Londoners still furloughed, new data reveals
More than half a million Londoners remain on furlough according to provisional data released today by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 09:51:48 +0100Funeral fundraiser launched for Cheam murder victim
A close friend of murdered Peninah Kabeba, who was stabbed to death at her home in Cheam, have released a picture alongside a fundraising appeal.
Thu, 03 Jun 2021 13:40:55 +0100Matt Hancock issues concerning update on plans to end lockdown on June 21
Mr Hancock said while nothing in the data suggests “we are definitively off track” with the UK Government’s plans to unlock England later this month.
Thu, 03 Jun 2021 16:49:40 +0100Clarion apologise for conditions on Eastfields Estate
Residents have shared the shocking conditions inside of number of properties on a housing estate in Mitcham, South London.
Thu, 03 Jun 2021 09:26:45 +0100Sadiq Khan announces plan for 'retrofit revolution'
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan today announced plans to tackle fuel poverty and the climate emergency by upgrading London’s social homes.
Thu, 03 Jun 2021 08:50:01 +0100Weather: parts of UK to experience ‘near miss’ heatwave
Forecasters say that it is “unlikely” that the UK will have an official heatwave despite temperatures remaining high.
Thu, 03 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100New adventure Super Centre is coming to Croydon
Interactive football, Laser Quest, a synthetic ice rink and a giant assault course are just some of the activities on offer at a new adventure park opening in Croydon's Centrale Shopping Centre this summer.
Wed, 02 Jun 2021 16:41:16 +0100Woman stabbed to death in Cheam named by police
Police have named the woman who was found stabbed to death at a home in Cheam on Thursday, May 27.
Wed, 02 Jun 2021 11:32:13 +0100Concerns for wildlife after second shooting at Beddington Park
Police have launched an appeal after two more animals were shot dead in Beddington Park over the weekend.
Wed, 02 Jun 2021 13:56:27 +0100Morden: Thousands raised in fundraiser for Deliveroo driver
THOUSANDS of pounds have been raised to help pay for the funeral of a Deliveroo driver following a crash in Morden.
Wed, 02 Jun 2021 13:45:24 +0100Boris Johnson issues update on plans to end lockdown on June 21
The Prime Minister warned "we’ve got to be so cautious" while infection rates were increasing.
Wed, 02 Jun 2021 13:17:39 +0100War veteran Simon Weston searches for 'Brave Britons'
HERO Simon Weston is calling on people from South West London to nominate people and pets who represent ‘The Best of British’.
Wed, 02 Jun 2021 09:05:04 +0100Swimmers take a dip 35 metres above ground in Battersea
Footage shows swimmers cooling off in a see-through pool 115ft above ground in Battersea, as Britain enjoyed the hottest day of the year so far.
Wed, 02 Jun 2021 08:36:43 +0100Croydon medic welcomes body cams to help ambulance workers
A Croydon paramedic says wearing a body camera makes him "feel safer" after he was violently attacked whilst on duty.
Wed, 02 Jun 2021 07:27:48 +0100School days ‘to be extended’ and teachers to get pay rise under new plans
Ministers are considering a £15billion plan to help pupils make up for lost time in classrooms.