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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 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 05:00:00 +0100
EastEnders star Martin Kemp parties at Mecca Bingo Rosehill
Pictures show EastEnders star Martin Kemp at a bingo hall in Sutton over the weekend.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon cabbie has £14,000 fine debt scrapped by council
A Croydon cabbie is celebrating after the council said it would scrap almost all of the 100 fines he got for entering a restricted zone near his home.

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 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
Go2Games in Croydon reveal community projects
There are retailers and then there are retailers. Go2Games in Croydon is the latter.

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 13:17:31 +0100
Families request second inquest into Croydon tram crash deaths
The families of the Croydon tram crash victims have requested a fresh inquest into the deaths of their loved ones.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
B&Q 'refuses refund or replacement' for lumpy Dulux paint
A south London tradesman has hit out after he wasn’t offered a refund or replacement at B&Q for some ‘lumpy’ Dulux paint.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon cabbie hit with 100 fines in just 8 months
A Croydon cabbie has been hit with more than 100 fines for driving through a restricted zone.

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 13:29:48 +0100
Appeal in search for missing Shepperton woman
Authorities are appealing to the public for help in their search for a "vulnerable" 31-year-old woman who was reported missing recently.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 12:34:28 +0100
Active travel funding cut after Sutton axed scheme early
Sutton Council have had their active travel funding cut after they "prematurely" removed their cycling schemes.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Thornton Heath man's lightning strike near miss
A Thornton Heath man has spoken of his experience after a lightning bolt struck just metres away from his home recently.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Lidl to open new store in Sutton next week
Lidl has announced that its new supermarket on Sutton High Street will open next week.

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
Why separation and divorce should be a civilised affair
If you are experiencing the anxiety and loss of a relationship ending and suffering sleepless nights worrying about the future, you are not alone.

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 18:52:27 +0100
Streatham attacker concerns prior to release
Concerns over possible "extremist" views of the man who stabbed two people in Streatham before being shot by armed police were voiced prior to his release from prison, an inquest has heard.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 16:13:34 +0100
‘Worcester Park residents call for 5G ‘mast to be moved
Residents in Worcester Park are campaigning to remove a 5G mast which was erected in their neighbourhood.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 15:10:51 +0100
Woman 'hit by car' in Croydon
A woman was taken to hospital after she was reportedly hit by a car in Purley on Sunday morning (August 1).

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 13:19:17 +0100
Surrey officer 'eroded' trust by messaging detainee
A Surrey Police officer was handed a final, written warning after an independent investigation found that he acted inappropriately with a woman experiencing mental health issues he had previously detained.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 12:13:43 +0100
Teenager stabbed on Mitcham Road
A teenager was stabbed in Croydon this morning.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Black British Business Awards announce Sutton finalists
A husband and wife from Sutton have been announced as finalists in the British Black Awards.

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 14:05:41 +0100
Croydon Council wants traffic cameras in Albert Road and Holmesdale
Croydon Council wants to install traffic cameras in South Norwood and Selhurst.

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.



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