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Thu, 05 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
London crime: Met Police reveal most wanted list
The Met Police in London has revealed the most wanted list.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
What is a vaccine passport? See EU travel certificate details here
People travelling to the UK from amber list countries can avoid self-isolation rules on arrival by showing their EU Digital Covid Certificate.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 08:08:35 +0100
Man missing from Tooting mental health facility
Police are concerned for the welfare of a man missing from a mental health facility in Tooting.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 07:33:02 +0100
London riots ten years on: Repeat risk ‘higher than ever’
The risk of a repeat of riots that scarred London and other major towns and cities a decade ago is “higher than ever”, Labour has said.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0100
New Covid cases falling in south west London
Thousands more infections of Covid-19 were confirmed in south west London according to the most recent data released by Public Health England (PHE).

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 01:00:00 +0100
What happened in the London riots 2011? Timeline 10 years on
It’s been 10 years since the London riots. Here's a timeline of events.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 10:07:17 +0100
Covid vaccine to be offered to UK children aged 16 and 17
Under existing guidance, some children aged 12 to 17 have been eligible for the jab if they have underlying health conditions.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Spike in cases of RSV in children amid 'Covid debt' warning
Cases of a respiratory illness in children and babies is experiencing a large spike in Bexley and other areas of the country, and health experts are warning parents of a post-pandemic 'immunity debt'.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
AFC Wimbledon's new stadium critcised by residents
A new stadium, 600 extra homes and a council rule change in Wimbledon has caused parking chaos in south London.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 15:56:06 +0100
Search for man who attacked a dog on Wandsworth Common
Police are searching for a man linked to a dog attack on Wandsworth Common.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 15:03:03 +0100
Battersea Art Centre announces autumn line-up
Battersea Arts Centre has announced an autumn season of inspiring female-led theatre events.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 14:04:32 +0100
Fire breaks out at Battersea Rise pub
Around 60 firefighters are tackling a fire that broke out at a pub in Battersea Rise earlier today (Wednesday, August 4).

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 10:45:52 +0100
Police appeal for missing Putney girl
Police in Wandsworth are searching for a missing 14-year-old girl.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
SW London shopping centres add 'experiences' to combat Covid
Since the beginning of the pandemic, and the lockdowns that followed, the question being asked by real estate investors, retailers, shoppers and even local councils is - how will shopping centres survive?

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 16:48:21 +0100
New park could be built in Lewisham
A massive new park on fields that ‘inspired The Railway Children’ could come to South London.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
London riots: share your experiences and memories from 2011
London riots 10 years on: share your experiences and memories.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 12:46:34 +0100
London riots 2011: Battersea shopkeeper reflects on the riots
On this week ten years ago, images of destruction and devastation spread like wildfire across London.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Met Office weather forecast for London suggests heatwave in August
The Met Office's long range forecast suggests temperatures will soar in August in London.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 16:44:23 +0100
Terrorist shot dead after knife rampage had 'desire to kill the Queen'
It emerged that police had decided against arresting Amman two days prior despite an urgent MI5 meeting.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 13:00:00 +0100
How to see if you live near a sex offender in London
More than 6,500 registered sex offenders are living in London. Here's how to see if you live near one.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 12:44:42 +0100
Police appeal after 14-year-old goes missing from Lewisham
Police are appealing for help locating a 14-year-old who has been missing from Lewisham for more than two weeks.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 10:32:06 +0100
Dizzee Rascal charged with south London assault
Rapper Dizzee Rascal has been charged with assault following an incident in south London.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 12:44:49 +0100
Teen in court accused of Shane Jerome Brixton murder
A teenager has appeared in court accused of stabbing a motorcyclist to death during a music video shoot.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 10:26:18 +0100
Symptoms scientists say could be 'early signs' of Covid
Early symptoms resulting from a Covid-19 infection differ between men and women and among different age groups.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 18:37:39 +0100
South London murder probe names Croydon man as victim
A Croydon man has been named as the victim of a fatal assault in Lambeth last month.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 15:29:05 +0100
In pictures: a look back at the London riots after 10 years
It has been ten years since rioters descended the streets across London, including in Croydon, Merton and Wandsworth.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 12:39:33 +0100
Active travel funding cut after Wandsworth axed scheme early
Sutton Council have had their active travel funding cut after they "prematurely" removed their cycling schemes.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 11:19:25 +0100
Earsfield man wins second in worldwide fitness competition
An Earlsfield gym owner has come second in the world in the CrossFit games.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 13:40:49 +0100
What happened in the London riots 2011? Timeline 10 years on
It’s nearly been 10 years since London was hit with days of arson attacks, looting and rioting.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Battersea Park lamp post change branded pointless
Families have branded the Battersea Park lamp post change as “pointless” as they are replaced with eco-friendly bulbs.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 16:18:01 +0100
Update to NHS Covid-19 app will see change to self-isolation guidance
Updates will see fewer people who have been in close contact to people infected with the virus told to self-isolate.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 10:50:33 +0100
London Ambulance Service says Mondays now among busiest days
London Ambulance Service has said that Mondays are now among its 'busiest' days as it urged non-emergencies to use the 111 service.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 11:00:22 +0100
Met Office issue thunderstorm weather warning for London
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms in London today.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 10:28:28 +0100
Aldi and Tesco attempt to tackle empty supermarket shelves
The Road Haulage Association previously said it believes there is a shortfall of about 60,000 haulage drivers in the UK.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 09:19:03 +0100
August bank holiday 2021: Exact date of the next long weekend
The government sanctioned eight bank holidays this year with the next one coming this month.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 10:22:38 +0100
TFL: Talks held in bid to avoid August Tube strikes
Last-ditch talks are being held in a bid to avert a series of strikes by London Underground drivers this month,

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 17:22:49 +0100
Battersea Park lamp-posts upgraded with eco-friendly bulbs
Hundreds of lamp-posts in Battersea Park will be upgraded with eco-friendly LED light bulbs to help the council meet its carbon reduction targets.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 11:01:34 +0100
Plaque to be unveiled for Summerstown singer Marc Bolan
A plaque will be unveiled in September to remember Summerstown star Marc Bolan.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 17:07:21 +0100
Missing Brixton: Police launch urgent search for Kemari
Police have pleaded for the public's help in an urgent appeal to find a young boy missing from Brixton.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 12:27:46 +0100
Lambeth among top London boroughs for Blue Badge fines
Lambeth was among the top London boroughs for Blue Badge fines in 2020.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Abuse survivor says Lambeth Council has blood on its hands
A sex abuse survivor says Lambeth Council has “blood on its hands” and should be criminally investigated for its part in decades of abuse.

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 06:00:00 +0100
Richmond lawyer for Krays brothers writes legal advice book
Been overcharged at a supermarket? Overlooked in a relative’s will? Sold faulty goods? Threatened by being left penniless after a divorce?

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Lit Clapham club owner says vaccine passports 'discriminate'
Having to prove vaccination status before entering a UK nightclub from the end of September has been branded a form of ‘discrimination’ by a Clapham club owner.

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 17:48:56 +0100
Police find rifle hidden amongst bushes in south east London
Police have uncovered a gun among some woodlands in south east London

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
Wandsworth children play with Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Budding Wandsworth musicians had the chance to play with a world-famous orchestra this week.



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