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Mon, 16 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100NHS warning to people with these symptoms that could be cancer
People could be risking their lives by not coming forward for medical treatment despite having possible cancer symptoms, it has been warned.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 08:24:41 +0100Stormzy unveils waxwork in culture zone at Madame Tussauds
Madame Tussauds have unveiled their Stormzy waxwork figure which the Croydon star has dubbed one of his "proudest moments".
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100'Amazing' Croydon nurse praised for Covid efforts
A leading nurse at Croydon University Hospital has been recognised for the "amazing" leadership she has shown during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 08:57:08 +0100New Covid variant could see UK return to lockdown
Scientists have said any future Covid-19 variants could bypass the immunity built up by people getting the vaccine.
Sun, 15 Aug 2021 14:56:43 +0100New mask and self-isolation rules in England on August 16
Fully vaccinated people who come into contact with someone who tests positive for coronavirus will be advised to wear a mask and reduce their contact with others, but will not have to isolate, under new guidance.
Sun, 15 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100Rose Theatre's new play set to light up Kingston
Not too long ago, Kingston's Rose Theatre was on the brink of closing down as the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic forced an involuntary hibernation along with many brother and sisters theatres across the country.
Sun, 15 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100Best restaurants in Croydon as rated by Tripadvisor
With restrictions eased and smaller and independent businesses eager for support after months of lockdown, we've compiled a list of the best restaurants in Croydon.
Sun, 15 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100'A real struggle' - Croydon phone shop on pandemic
The economic impact of Covid-19 and preceding years of decline are scarred onto Croydon High Street in the form of shuttered shop fronts and their eerie, blank interiors.
Sun, 15 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100Martin Lewis issues warning to anyone with spare change
Martin Lewis has warned Brits to check their piggybanks, money jars and loose change hiding spots.
Sun, 15 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +010021 Covid symptoms you should know about - even if you have the vaccine
Levels of coronavirus infection remain high across much of the UK, according to the latest data.
Sat, 14 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100Croydon community hub's helpful first year
Croydon's "pioneering" community hub in Thornton Heath has marked its first birthday after supporting hundreds of residents during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Sat, 14 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100Watch: Marble race predicts tough season for Sutton United
A father and son have predicted a tough season for Sutton United with a football-themed race track.
Sat, 14 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100Love Island finale to screen live at Boxpark Croydon
As we swelter under the summer sun (or rain), things are heating up on ITV's Love Island too.
Sat, 14 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100Surbiton man behind fake Covid vaccine scam jailed
A Surbiton man who pretended to administer a fake Covid-19 vaccine to a 92-year-old woman and defraud her out of £140 has been jailed.
Sat, 14 Aug 2021 13:26:07 +0100Purley homes could become block of flats
A developer is having a second shot at replacing two houses in Purley with a block of flats. .
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 08:30:41 +0100Covid rates on the rise in south London amid vaccine worries
Covid-19 infection rates are on the rise across south London, and vaccination rates continue to vary greatly from borough to borough.
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 17:35:11 +0100Motorcyclist in hospital after 'serious' Epsom crash
A motorcyclist was injured in a "serious" crash in Epsom this afternoon that forced road closures near Horton Country Park.
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 17:30:09 +0100Body cam footage shows moment police arrest Mitcham rapist
Body cam footage has captured the moment police arrested a man who raped and kidnaped a girl on the way to school in Mitcham.
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 15:24:00 +0100Kadian Nelson jailed for rape and kidnap of girl in Mitcham
A man who kidnapped and raped a schoolgirl in Mitcham has been jailed.
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 13:45:41 +0100Croydon man wanted in Surrey over theft
An appeal to trace a wanted man sought by officers investigating a theft has been published by Surrey Police.
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 12:08:31 +0100Sutton Council release early GCSE results data
Sutton’s GCSE students have scored another great set of results despite disruption caused to their studies due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100Sutton girl reaches Miss Teen Great Britain final
A 15-year-old is hoping to win a national competition to be crowned 'Miss Teen Great Britain'.
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100Petition to restore north Surrey trains gains steam
Hundreds of people have signed a petition to restore train services through Epsom and Mole Valley to "pre-pandemic" levels.
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100Covid self-isolation rules will change from Monday - full list of changes
Health Secretary Sajid Javid said Monday will be “another huge step back towards our normal lives”.
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 17:20:17 +0100Footage shows moment police arrest Mitcham rapist
Body cam footage has captured the moment police arrested a man who raped and kidnaped a girl on the way to school in Mitcham.
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 13:47:35 +0100Croydon Addington stabbing: Teenager 'slashed in face'
A teenager has been taken to hospital after he was found with a "slash wound to the face".
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100Library provision in Croydon set to be slashed
Library provision in Croydon is set to be slashed so the council can save £500,000 a year.
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100Developer wants to build on land in Reeves Corner
A developer has shown interest in a patch of land where the iconic House of Reeves furniture shop in Croydon once stood.
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 21:50:40 +0100Plymouth shooting incident: Number of fatalities police say
A heavy emergency services presence has been deployed in Plymouth amid a “serious firearms incident” resulting in a “number of fatalities”, Devon and Cornwall Police said.
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 11:41:05 +0100Half of south west London GP appointments held in person
Fewer than half of GP appointments in south west London were held face-to-face after major steps to ease coronavirus restrictions went ahead.
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100What is kennel cough? Symptoms as cases high in London
There are a high number of kennel cough cases in London – so here are the symptoms you need to look out for and advice on how to prevent and treat the virus.
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 14:01:07 +0100Appeal to trace missing 14-year-old from Croydon
A public appeal has been launched after a 14-year-old girl from Croydon was reported missing.
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 10:53:14 +0100Students receive GCSE results in south west London
Pupils across south west London are collecting GCSE results which have been determined by teachers after this summer’s exams were cancelled.
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100Oddbox: London's wonky fruit & veg scheme
Oddbox: The wonky fruit & veg box scheme blossoming across London.
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100Dad left 'embarrassed' after 'stop and search' in Lidl
A father said he was left "humiliated" in front of his two-year-old daughter after he was allegedly accused of stealing from a supermarket.
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 09:39:11 +0100GCSE results day: How grades were decided and how to appeal explained
Teachers in England have been required to consider a range of evidence, including mock exams, coursework, and in-class assessments.
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 11:24:14 +0100Victoria bus crash: Pedestrian killed named and pictured
A woman killed in a fatal collision at Victoria has been named as Melissa Burr, 32, from Rainham in Kent.
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100GCSE results day in south London: How did you do?
Students will be finding out their GCSE results today.
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100London crime: People on the Met Police wanted list
London’s most wanted people and what they are accused of.
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100Purley school Reedham Park school on sale for £1 million
A Purley prep school is on sale for £1 million following its closure last summer.
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100Croydon university will open from September
Students who received their A Level results will be getting ready to start their courses at Croydon’s new university.
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 11:57:51 +0100Sun forecast for London as 'month of rain' falls in 10 days
Parts of the UK have been battered by a month of rainfall in just the first 10 days of August, forecasters say.
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 11:31:11 +0100The prison sentences UK's teenage murderers will serve
The prison sentences UK's teenage murderers will serve.
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100Randox: Overflowing Covid test box pictured in Sutton
Members of the public have shared their frustrations after a picture of an overflowing coronavirus test drop-off box in Sutton was posted online.
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 18:08:14 +0100Emergency work to cause weekend train disruption in Croydon
Emergency repairs will bring disruption to to trains through East Croydon station this weekend, National Rail have announced.
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 15:15:14 +0100Family's moving words for Surrey ambulance crash victim
The family of a woman who died in a crash with an ambulance in Salfords near Reigate last week have paid a moving tribute to her.
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 14:54:12 +0100Homeless charity help hundreds across south west London
A charity has spoken on how they supported hundreds of homeless people in south west London during the pandemic.
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 13:59:47 +0100Pensioner hospitalised after Carshalton crash
A man has been arrested after an elderly woman was struck by a van on Carshalton High Street.
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 13:01:26 +0100Pedestrian hurt in Twickenham car crash
A pedestrian was hurt in a car crash in Twickenham this morning (Wednesday, August 11) that brought road closures and traffic disruption to the area.
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 12:58:07 +0100Revealed: Love Island Aaron Simpson's football career
One of Love Island's latest bombshells turns out to have played for Sutton United...