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Sun, 01 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Thousands face £1,000 fine over controversial TV licence change
The licence fees existence is guaranteed until at least 31 December 2027 by the BBC's Royal Charter.

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Tesco offers £1,000 starting bonus for specific job amid staff shortages
The payment, which applies to new starters who join from July 14 until September 30, appears on various advertisements.

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
CQC reveals Covid-19 death toll in Sutton care homes
The coronavirus death toll in Sutton has been revealed in newly published figures by the Care Quality Commission.

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Google data shows no return to the office for Croydon workers
Workplaces in Croydon were quieter during the first week without Covid restrictions than in the previous seven days.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 17:01:26 +0100
Brighton Cat Killer is unlikely to have killed elsewhere in the UK
A security guard who stabbed nine cats to death in Brighton is unlikely to have killed animals elsewhere in the country, police said.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 15:04:26 +0100
Met Office issues yellow weather warning for London
A weather warning of rain has been issued for south London until this evening.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 17:30:56 +0100
New Croydon Lidl set to open on Purley Way
A brand new Lidl is set to open in Croydon on Purley Way next month.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Doctors could detect Long Covid with simple check on your eye
According to the new research from scientists, patients suffering from Long Covid will have nerve damage in the cornea.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Diamond Centre pays tribute to Sutton co-founder
The co-founder of a disability riding school has sadly died this week.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
RSPCA reveal south London cats needing a home
Here are the cats from the RSPCA Croydon, Crystal Palace and District Branch looking for their forever homes and a loving family.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
4,000 people pinged by Covid app in Croydon
More than 4,000 people in Croydon were contacted by the NHS Covid-19 app and told to isolate in the latest week.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Rapid Improvement seeks to employ carers - both full and part time
Rapid Improvement Ltd was set up in February 2007 as a Training Provider focusing on Health and Social Care training and are looking to employ full and part time cares.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 10:00:45 +0100
Nationwide, Santander and Barclays issue cash machines scam warning
The viral clip features a Nationwide Building Society cash point although any ATM could be affected including major banks and supermarkets.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Brits told to prepare for 40C summer temperatures across the UK
The UK is starting to see increasingly extreme temperatures and it is unlikely to change.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
London councils ranked by Ombudsman complaints upheld
Councils across south London have been ranked by the number of valid complaints residents have made against them.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 15:14:51 +0100
Carshalton health centre celebrates 15th anniversary
A health centre in Carshalton is celebrating its 15th anniversary.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 10:47:21 +0100
Bus crash prompts emergency response in Wallington
A man is being treated for a "potentially life-changing condition" following a crash with a bus in Wallington.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 12:26:53 +0100
Furious Croydon families probe hundreds of traffic fines
Angry Broad Green locals have done “all the work for the council”  asking more than 350 homes for their thoughts on low traffic neighbourhood plans.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 10:58:03 +0100
Met Police want more people after Euro 2020 Wembley violence
Metropolitan Police has launched an investigation following events at Wembley and in central London on the day of the Euro 2020 final.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 10:30:28 +0100
Met Office London Storm Evert weather forecast: Wind and rain
The Met Office says London will be hit with strong winds, heavy rain and thunder today (Friday) as Storm Evert hits the UK.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 08:50:41 +0100
The amount of Covid cases recorded in Corydon
The number of coronavirus cases in Croydon increased by 149 in the last 24 hours – and one more death was recorded.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 10:46:28 +0100
Crystal Palace: Poundstretcher worker attacked in store
A Crystal Palace Poundstretcher employee suffered “significant” injuries when he was attacked by a man wielding a hatchet.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 11:26:00 +0100
RNLI hit back over migrant Channel rescues as crews face abuse
Mr Dowie said the sea charity was “doing the right thing” by going to people’s aid, regardless of their reason for being in the water.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 11:11:42 +0100
Wandsworth has highest Covid infection rate in London
Wandsworth is the borough with the highest infection rate in London.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 11:56:39 +0100
Covid pandemic 'pretty much over' in UK, coronavirus expert says
It comes as Boris Johnson stressed the need for caution despite recent falls in the number of coronavirus cases,

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Morrisons is offering FREE meals for kids over school holidays
With schools now breaking up across the country, Morrisons is helping out busy parents by letting kids eat free at its cafes all day, every day.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Met Police reveal London's most wanted people
Met Police reveal London's most wanted people.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 13:19:25 +0100
Talks to avoid four-day August London Tube strikes over pay
Last-ditch talks are to be held in a bid to avert strikes by London Underground drivers which threaten travel disruption as more people return to work following the easing of Covid restrictions.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 09:16:13 +0100
Sutton: GB hockey legend Alex Danson to host masterclasses
Great Britain hockey legend Alex Danson is set to host masterclasses for young people living in Sutton.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Sutton dad reaches £11k in challenge for Reverse Rett
A devoted father has raised thousands of pounds in a desperate bid to find a cure for his daughter's rare disorder.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 11:37:31 +0100
Suffolk Police hunt for criminal linked to south east London
Suffolk Police are hunting for a man who didn’t return to his meeting point after a temporary release from prison.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 11:12:22 +0100
Balham and Clapham Junction delays as person hit by train
A person has been hit by a train between Balham and Clapham junction.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon Council will not close two children’s centres
Croydon Council has U-turn on plans to close two children’s centres.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
South Norwood's new 'local celebrity': A giant tequila plant
A new local celebrity is currently growing up in South Norwood - in the form of a 10-metre-tall plant used to make tequila.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Lambeth Council should be investigated over child's death
Police should urgently investigate Lambeth Council’s “cover-up” of the death of a child who suffered abuse in its care.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Amber Plus travel list explained as six million holidaymakers could be affected
Alongside Red, Amber, Green and Green watchlist, Amber Plus is a new level that travellers should become familiar with.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 14:34:05 +0100
Fraction of rape investigations in London end with charge
A fraction of rape investigations in London resulted in someone being charged last year, new figures reveal.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 12:40:08 +0100
TFL: £15 Congestion Charge set to be made permanent
The “temporary” £15 Congestion Charge is set to be made permanent and its hours of operation reduced following a public consultation.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 14:40:52 +0100
Three rushed to hospital after five-car pile-up in Croydon
Three people were rushed to hospital after a serious five-car pile-up in Croydon which saw a vehicle flipped on its head.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 11:03:32 +0100
Man's face and hands injured in Crystal Palace shop stabbing
A man was stabbed multiple times in a Crystal Palace shop yesterday.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Hepatitis C: What is it, symptoms and how do you get it
Today is World Hepatitis Day, and the St George’s Viral Hepatitis Team is asking people to get tested for hepatitis C.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Met Office share 'good news' if you suffer from hay fever
If you are unlucky enough to suffer from hay fever you will have noticed the symptoms seem to be a lot worse than previous years.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
One in four adults have not been hugged in over a year amid Covid lockdowns
A report, The Social State, is calling for public services to be delivered to help people form new relationships.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 13:17:54 +0100
Wallington girl appeals for help to win FA competition
A football fan from Wallington has been shortlisted for a national campaign to design a Coin of Respect for the Football Association.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 11:16:21 +0100
Further arrest in Croydon murder investigation
A fifth teenager has been arrested after a boy was stabbed to death in the Shrublands area of Croydon.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 05:01:00 +0100
Interview: Behind the scenes with The Sound Lounge
It has been a week since the majority of restrictions on social contact were lifted in the UK, which has been a well anticipated time for the entertainment industry.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 10:08:15 +0100
Met Office London weather: Thunderstorm and rain forecast
A thunder storm is forecast for London today (Wednesday), according to the Met Office.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Delays to bin collections in Sutton and Croydon
Delays to bin collections in Sutton and Croydon could last until the autumn due to a lack of HGV drivers.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Cyclist suffers injuries after he's hit by car in Lambeth
A cyclist seriously injured when travelling to work has issued a road safety warning.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:47:11 +0100
Fresh warning if you are vaccinated against Covid-19 issued by WHO
Official figures on Monday showed the number of Covid-19 cases newly reported in the UK dropped for the sixth day in a row.



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