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Tue, 17 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Lidl opens new store in Epsom
The Mayor of Epsom and Ewell opened a new Lidl supermarket on Upper High Street in Epsom recently.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Mother launches petition after daughter is stillborn
A heartbroken mum whose baby was stillborn has launched a campaign to raise awareness over reduced fetal movements.

Tue, 17 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.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
District Line and South Western Train secret link revealed
Did you know that there is a South Western train that runs on the District Line? If not, you're probably not alone.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Asda, lasminute.com and more offer incentives for Brits to get Covid vaccine
More than three quarters of British adults are now vaccinated, but the government is hoping to encourage more young adults to come forward.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 12:27:07 +0100
Parents warning after young Croydon girl's meningitis death
A young girl from Croydon who died of meningitis could have been saved after going nearly seven hours in hospital without antibiotics, an inquest has heard.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
NHS 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 16:45:04 +0100
Man pronounced dead near Centrale Centre in Croydon
A man has sadly died near to the Centrale Shopping Centre in Croydon this afternoon (Monday, August 16), emergency services have said.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 14:44:36 +0100
Sutton Council announce plans to regenerate town centre
Sutton Council has announced they have bought the long leasehold on the St Nicholas Centre Shopping Centre.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 08:24:41 +0100
Stormzy 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 22:41:04 +0100
Your Local Guardian and NatWest South East Business Awards winners
Your Local Guardian has teamed up with NatWest to find our brightest businesses.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 15:08:30 +0100
Probation officer defends not recalling Streatham terrorist
A former probation service worker has defended a decision not to initiate a process to recall Streatham terrorist Sudesh Amman to prison before his attack.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 14:39:13 +0100
Croydon tram network hit with major disruption this month
The Croydon tram network will be hit with major disruption this month while work is carried out.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 12:24:43 +0100
Met Office London weather forecast: No heatwave and more rain
Hopes for an August bank holiday heatwave are no-longer as the Met Office confirms there are no signals for ‘particularly warm conditions’ to come.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 08:57:08 +0100
New 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 +0100
New 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 +0100
Rose 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 +0100
Best 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 +0100
Martin 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 +0100
21 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 +0100
Croydon 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 +0100
Watch: 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 +0100
Love 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 +0100
Surbiton 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 +0100
Purley 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 +0100
Covid 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 +0100
Motorcyclist 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 +0100
Body 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 +0100
Kadian 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 +0100
Croydon 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 +0100
Sutton 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 +0100
Petition 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 +0100
Sutton girl reaches Miss Jr Teen Great Britain final
A 15-year-old is hoping to win a national competition to be crowned 'Miss Junior Teen Great Britain'.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Covid 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 +0100
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 13:47:35 +0100
Croydon 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 +0100
Library 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 +0100
Developer 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 +0100
Plymouth 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 +0100
Half 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 +0100
What 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 +0100
Appeal 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 +0100
Students 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 +0100
Oddbox: London's wonky fruit & veg scheme
Oddbox: The wonky fruit & veg box scheme blossoming across London.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Dad 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 +0100
GCSE 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 +0100
Victoria 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 +0100
GCSE results day in south London: How did you do?
Students will be finding out their GCSE results today.



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