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Tue, 10 Aug 2021 08:50:39 +0100
A-Level results day 2021 LIVE updates from south London
We are covering A-Level results day 2021 live from across south London.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Fardin Farji banned from every Co-op in England
A shoplifter has been banned from entering every Co-Op store in England.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 09:45:05 +0100
Jahreau Shepherd: Brother locked up for killing fighter at party
The brother of a British champion mixed martial artist has been locked up indefinitely for fatally stabbing him as he celebrated his 30th birthday in south London.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Flutterbyes: How local business is 'fighting back' in Bexley
The owner of a local business selling gifts and home accessories in Bexleyheath said they thought "they'd never open their doors again" after Covid-19 struck.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
The Good Grief Café launches in Chislehurst cemetery
A pop-up cafe offering support to people dealing with bereavement has launched in a Chislehurst cemetery.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Why you should not always use petrol from Tesco, Sainsbury's and ASDA
When it comes to keeping your car on the road, many people will opt to fill up at supermarkets over big name brands, in an effort to save a few pounds.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 08:58:45 +0100
MOT change means millions of UK drivers face £1,000 fine
A driver is responsible for booking and MOT every 12 months to ensure their vehicle is road worthy.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 08:23:46 +0100
Man charged for carrying a firearm in Mitcham
A man has been charged with possession of a firearm and ammunition after he was arrested in Mitcham.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
How to appeal your A-Level grades if you are not happy on results day
Rather than more traditional methods, students will receive grades based on recommendations from their teachers.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Walk-in Covid vaccinations across Croydon
Three large walk-in vaccination sites are open in Croydon this week as health authorities seek to get increasing numbers of people in the borough protected against the Covid-19 virus.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Why military helicopters keep landing on Hampstead Heath
Why do military helicopters keep landing on Hampstead Heath?

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 08:40:00 +0100
Police investigating firearms discharge near Palmers Green station
Detectives have launched an investigating are shots are believed to have been fired near a train station.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon hospital hit by huge spike in Covid patients
The number of coronavirus patients being treated at Croydon University Hospital has trebled in the past month.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
A-Level results day in London: How did you do?
Students are set to find out their A-level results today. How did you do? Let us know.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 13:23:00 +0100
More floods and heatwaves to hit London, says IPPC report
London is going to suffer more extreme weather, according to a climate change report published on Monday.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 15:54:13 +0100
Driver flees police after ploughing into Gravesend building
A driver fled from police after ploughing into a building on a street in Gravesend.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 14:12:04 +0100
More officers probed over alleged jokes made Harvey Price
Five more police officers are being probed after allegedly joking about Katie Price’s disabled son Harvey in a WhatsApp group.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 08:00:22 +0100
Kent footballer allegedly receives homophobic abuse
A semi-professional football player in Kent who recently came out as bisexual has allegedly suffered homophobic abuse during a match

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 14:49:47 +0100
Jahreau Shepherd: Brother admits killing MMA fighter at party
The brother of a British champion mixed martial artist has admitted stabbing him to death in south London as he celebrated his 30th birthday.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
20,000 sign petition calling for reopening of Crystal Palace pools
A petition calling on City Hall to fund the reopening of Crystal Palace National Sports Centre’s 50-metre and diving pools has received more than 6,000 signatures in just a week.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 14:01:02 +0100
Met officers accused of racially stereotyping in Greenwich
Police officers have been accused of racially stereotyping a 16-year-old black boy and then using unnecessary force during a stop and search in Greenwich last year.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 12:17:48 +0100
Appeal after man 'punched in face' on Gravesend street
Police are appealing for information after a man was punched in the face on a Gravesend street the early Sunday morning.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 13:25:50 +0100
Randox Health: PCR test post box seen overflowing in Sutton
A 'post box' for PCR tests was seen overflowing in Sutton, with piles of samples spilling out onto a Sutton street.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 08:46:35 +0100
Bromley GP heralded as 'hidden hero' for vaccine work
A Bromley GP has been heralded as a "hidden hero" for his innovative work around flu vaccinations within local primary care services.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 12:49:38 +0100
South London: Met Office issues yellow thunderstorm warning
A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms are in force across nearly all of south London for the rest of the day.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 10:50:27 +0100
Robber stabbed man in leg before stealing designer coat
A violent robber from south London who stabbed a man twice in the leg before stealing his designer jacket has been jailed.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Greenwich thanks local Covid heroes in Cutty Sark ceremony
A night of appreciation has been held on the deck of the Cutty Sark to thank Greenwich's Covid-19 heroes now restrictions have been lifted.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
'Fantastic' nurses from Erith and Croydon receive awards
Nurses and midwives who have gone above and beyond over the last year have been recognised in a set of annual NHS awards, with winners coming from both Erith and Croydon.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 15:34:13 +0100
South London gangs targeted in new police operation
Over 150 officers with the Metropolitan Police took part in an operation targeting "gang activity" and associated crimes in south London on Saturday (August 7).

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Hospitals launch group model to further enhance patient care
Two hospitals have launched a group model to further enhance hospital care for patients across south west London and Surrey.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 19:06:30 +0100
Enfield Council failed to prevent forced marriage of girl
Opposition councillors have demanded urgent answers on the political oversight of a case in which Enfield Council failed to prevent a forced marriage.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 18:52:09 +0100
Enfield Council slammed over 'unsafe' Harlow housing block
Homeless people staying in a housing block in Harlow used by Enfield Council have been hit by repeated flooding, leaving them in “unlivable” conditions.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 18:32:08 +0100
Nightclub bosses slam 'confusion' over vaccine passports
Nightclub bosses have warned that the introduction of vaccine passports next month will be “detrimental to business” as London’s nightlife scene faces a slow return to normal since July 19.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 18:13:41 +0100
Landlord wins court battle with Redbridge Council over fine
An Ilford landlord has successfully overturned a £2,500 fine from Redbridge Council for letting her flat without a licence.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 17:49:46 +0100
Plans to regenerate Seven Sisters Indoor Market scrapped
Local campaigners in Seven Sisters hailed a “huge victory in the fight for a fairer city” after a developer pulled out of a controversial regeneration scheme.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Fire breaks out at waste sorting centre in Edmonton
Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters have tackled a fire in a waste sorting centre.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 15:32:52 +0100
Wandsworth Council change Wimbledon stadium parking plan
Wandsworth council has U-turned on a plan for week-long parking controls in residential areas around Wimbledon’s new stadium.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 14:40:00 +0100
Man denies murder of Agnes Akom whose remains were found in Neasden
A lorry driver has denied the murder of a 20-year-old woman whose remains were found at a recreation ground.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 14:30:00 +0100
Man accused of attempting to stab social worker to death faces court
A 33-year-old man has appeared in court accused of attempting to murder a social worker with a knife.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 14:11:03 +0100
60th anniversary of Lanfranc Boys disaster
Monday, August 9 marks 60 years since the tragic events of the Stravanger air crash, also known as the Lanfranc Boys Disaster.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 14:07:27 +0100
Flat fire in Edmonton caused by charger
A flat fire has been caused by an electrical fault in a charger and firefighters are urging people to always use the correct charger.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 12:17:23 +0100
Sutton Council apologise after mistake over dementia man's care
A family given just £10-a-week for the care of their learning disabled relative has won compensation from Sutton Council.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +0100
How community helped The Alma in Sidcup during Covid
How community helped The Alma in Sidcup during the Covid pandemic.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 10:45:00 +0100
Whipps Cross 'failings' linked to death of patient, inquest concludes
A Whipps Cross patient died after receiving a "suboptimal" dose of medication for four days, an inquest revealed.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 10:40:00 +0100
Barnet Council's children's services praised following Ofsted visit
Barnet Council’s services for children in care have continued to improve despite the "significant" challenges presented by the pandemic, according to Ofsted.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 07:45:00 +0100
Police appeal after man hit by car and killed in Watermead Way
Detectives are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage after a pedestrian died following a collision.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Rise in Essex school suspensions despite lockdown
Almost 8,000 children were suspended from school in 2019/2020 – despite lockdown restrictions severely limiting numbers able to be taught in classrooms for a large part of the year.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
How Sainsburys, Tesco, Waitrose and Morrisons are hiding empty shelves
Supermarkets in the UK are getting creative in an attempt to cover up empty shelves.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon reveals drug-related deaths in 2020
Croydon recorded almost a dozen drug-related deaths last year.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Homeless Wandsworth children in temporary accommodation
Thousands of children were living in temporary accommodation in Wandsworth during the last national lockdown



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