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Tue, 20 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Croydon kebab shop's amazing survival story
The first thing to say about Flames Kebab and Fish Bar, run by Qaseem Azemi and his team on Croydon High Street, is that the food is delicious.
Tue, 20 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100British Kebab Awards: 12 south London takeaways shortlisted
Wondering where to go for the highest quality kebab? If so, this may help you.
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 17:46:21 +0100Struggling to sleep in the heatwave? 6 ways to get a good night's rest
Struggling to sleep in the heatwave? 6 ways to get a good night's rest
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 11:51:25 +0100Where do I need to wear a face mask now?
Face masks are no longer mandatory in shops and on most public transport after the remaining coronavirus restrictions were lifted on Monday.
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:27:06 +0100Met Office issue thunderstorm warning for London today
The Met Office has issued a thunderstorm warning in London today.
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 11:46:47 +0100Croydon Hospital reveals number of Covid patients
Croydon University Hospital will not say how many Covid patients being treated have had one or two vaccinations.
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Track and Trace: 2,500 people told to isolate in Sutton and Croydon
More than 2,500 people have been told to self-isolate by Test and Trace in Sutton and Croydon.
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 12:00:18 +0100The south London lidos to visit during heatwave
After months spent cooped up, swimmers will be glad to hear they can jump back in the water today.
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0100Long Covid: What is it? What are the symptoms?
Another 200 symptoms have been identified as symptoms of the long-term version of the virus, dubbed long Covid.
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100South London boroughs ranked on 'health' of streets
South London boroughs has been ranked in an annual survey measuring how healthy their streets are for cyclists and pedestrians.
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 17:45:14 +0100Several injured in south London ambulance crash
Four people including two children were hospitalised in a crash involving a London Ambulance Service (LAS) vehicle in Croydon on Saturday (July 17).
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 17:11:08 +0100Croydon: Emergency services respond to Mcdonald's stabbing
Emergency services rushed to Croydon High Street last night following reports that a person was stabbed at a fast food restuarant.
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:21:38 +0100John Kerry at Kew Gardens for climate crisis speech
Former Presidential candidate and US Special Envoy for Climate John Kerry will discuss the worsening climate crisis in a speech at Kew Gardens on Tuesday (July 20).
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 12:58:56 +0100Body of man found in Lambeth prompts murder case
A murder investigation is underway in Lambeth after the body of a man was found deceased on New Park Road last week.
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Epsom and St Helier staff recognised for pandemic efforts
Frontline staff at Epsom and St Helier Hospitals have been awarded for their extraordinary contributions during the coronavirus pandemic.
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:35:46 +0100This is why frontline NHS staff won't need to quarantine if they get pinged by Covid app
Frontline NHS staff in England who are fully vaccinated will be permitted to carry on working in 'exceptional circumstances' if they are “pinged” by the Covid contact tracing app - the Government has announced.
Sun, 18 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0100Martin Lewis warns ITV viewers about Royal Mail scam
Martin Lewis has issued a warning on the 'well-known' Royal Mail scam.
Sun, 18 Jul 2021 11:00:00 +0100Channel 4's Naked Attraction is looking for UK contestants
Want to find love in the nude? You can apply to be on Channel 4's Naked Attraction.
Sun, 18 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +010050 of the UK’s most dog-friendly beaches revealed
Vets Now has unveiled the top 50 dog-friendly beaches to ensure our nation of pet lovers stay safe on days out at the beach.
Sun, 18 Jul 2021 16:51:14 +0100Heatwave continues with London to record 2021 temperature
The UK heatwave is expected to continue this week, with London expected to set a new 2021 temperature record today.
Sun, 18 Jul 2021 14:04:19 +0100Covid rates rise across south London ahead of 'freedom day'
Covid-19 infection rates have continued to climb across south London over the last recorded week ahead of ‘freedom day’.
Sun, 18 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100The UK’s best and worst motorway service stations revealed
Average review scores from TripAdvisor, Google Reviews and Motorway Services Online were used to find the UK's best and worst motorway services.
Sun, 18 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Survey shows best and worst GPs in south west London
The results of the large patient-led survey of GP surgeries across the region are in and have revealed the "best" and "worst" rated surgeries in south west London.
Sun, 18 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Over dozen shops empty on Croydon High Street
The view of boarded up or empty shop fronts has become synonymous with the UK's malaise in recent years.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 22:19:24 +010010 men wanted over violence at Euro 2020 final at Wembley
Images of 10 men wanted in connection with violence that marred the Euro 2020 final at Wembley have been issued by police.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 22:00:00 +0100Croydon police looking for Merky Ace after dangerous driving with baby
Police are hunting a man following an incident of dangerous driving in London.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Health bosses ask young people in south west London to get Covid vaccines
South West London health bosses are urging thousands of younger people to get their Covid jab.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Plea for an end to violence in Croydon after two teens are killed
A plea for an end to violence in Croydon this summer has come in the wake of two teenagers losing their lives to knife crime.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Nostalgic look back at UK high street shops like Woolworths
A nostalgic look back at 11 favourite UK high street shops of the 80s, 90s and 00s - which ones do you miss the most?
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Center Parcs announces new holiday village in Crawley
CENTER Parcs has identified a site in Sussex to build a new £400 million holiday park, it has been announced.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +010010 Covid rules in pubs that might stay after ‘Freedom Day'
Some of the Covid-19 measures that pubs and restaurants may decide to keep in place, according to the new government guidance.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 12:24:56 +0100Weather: London's hottest day of the year forecast
South east London could see its hottest day of the year this weekend as the skies finally clear after weeks of wet and humid weather.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 10:49:33 +0100Teen behind sex attacks on Thornton Heath girls jailed
A teenager with an "obsessive interest" in violent pornography who stabbed two south London schoolgirls and sexually assaulted four others was locked up on his 16th birthday.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +01007 pubs to rent right now in London
Looking for a new business venture, or to live out your dream of running a pub?
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 17:18:17 +0100Freedom Day: JD Wetherspoon's Covid rules from 19 July
JD Wetherspoon has announced the Covid measures that will be in place in pubs from next week.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 17:00:00 +0100Croydon school asks year ground to stay home after Covid cases
A whole year group at a Croydon school will not be able to attend the last week of term due to Covid cases.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 15:14:49 +0100Quarter of under 30s hospitalised with Covid suffer complications
Half of patients hospitalised with Covid develop at least one complication.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 13:51:58 +0100Croydon Health Services NHS Trust reveals Covid patients in hospital
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust was caring for 27 coronavirus patients in hospital as of Tuesday, figures show.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 11:54:11 +0100Flying Ant Day: Thousands of insects spotted in UK amid hot weather
The annual influx of flying ants has arrived in the UK.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 10:17:22 +0100Chris Whitty predicts more lockdown as Covid cases surge
England could be put back into lockdown within five weeks as Covid cases surge, Chris Whitty said.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100More than half of people in Croydon fully vaccinated against Covid
More than half of people in Croydon have received two doses of a Covid-19 vaccine.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100RSPCA dog spends 17 months in care looking for new home
The RSPCA is still looking to find a home for Bella the beagle and lurcher cross who has waited 17 months in kennels to find a new home.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 18:12:06 +0100Sarah Everard killer sacked from police
The man who admitted to murdering Sarah Everard has been sacked from the Metropolitan Police.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 13:28:20 +0100Face masks still needed to ride TfL services from Monday
Transport for London (TfL) are warning Londoners that face masks will still compulsory on all their train and bus services after most Covid-19 restrictions are eased on Monday (July 19).
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 16:26:14 +0100Teen behind attacks on Thornton Heath girls jailed
The teenage boy who stabbed and sexually assaulted a number of schoolgirls in Thornton last autumn has been jailed.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Londoners say asthma is triggered by toxic air pollution
More than 300,000 Londoners have said that their asthma is triggered by toxic air pollution.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 17:19:16 +0100Surrey man pleads not guilty in terror case
A Surrey man from Redhill has pleaded not guilty to a string of terror-related offences during a trial at the Old Bailey.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 16:18:28 +0100Heat-warning as Met Office predicts 31C summer scorcher
Public Health England (PHE) has issued a health warning as temperatures are set to soar over the weekend.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Sutton mum speaks out after baby ‘eats droppings’ found in cot
A mother says she is on the brink of a nervous breakdown after catching over 20 mice in her one bedroom flat in Sutton.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0100Face mask rules in supermarkets ahead of ‘Freedom Day'
Supermarkets in the country have introduced their own guidelines about face coverings- here are all the updates we have from them so far.