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Wed, 18 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100Couple slam south London Lidls over disabled access
Supermarket giant Lidl have come under fire from a south London couple who say they were put off shopping at the stores in their area due to lacking facilities for disabled people.
Wed, 18 Aug 2021 06:01:00 +0100Moderna Covid vaccine approved for children aged 12 to 17. Is it safe?
It is the second Covid-19 jab authorised for those aged between 12 and 17, after the Pfizer vaccine.
Wed, 18 Aug 2021 05:01:00 +0100Afghanistan: How you can help as Taliban take control of Kabul
Around 900 armed forces are in Afghanistan helping to bring UK nationals home and secure the safety of selected Afghans.
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 12:54:32 +0100Appeal after sex assault on Kingston bus
Police have released images and launched an appeal for information after a man sexually assaulted a woman on a bus between Kingston and Epsom.
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100Lidl 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 +0100Mother 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 16:00:55 +0100Warning issued in south London after spike in drug deaths
More than a dozen deaths from suspected heroin overdoses in the past two weeks across England have prompted an official warning to drug users.
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 15:40:10 +0100Five arrested in Sutton as police recover stolen bikes and blade
Officers from Sutton Metropolitan Police service have arrested five people after a group of stolen bikes were spotted by a helicopter on Sunday.
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100District 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 +0100Why 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 17:24:03 +0100Nando's issues urgent food warning to customers
The Peri-Peri chicken chain is a favourite among Brits with it’s range of spicy chicken offerings and tasty sides.
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 10:25:33 +0100Queen in Covid scare as 'Balmoral worker sent home after positive test'
Her Majesty reportedly sees the trip as an opportunity to return to normal amid the death of her husband Prince Philip.
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 16:41:54 +01002022 London Marathon pushed to October
The 2022 race was initially set to return to normal scheduling in April, however as the pandemic continues it has been postponed until October.
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100Asda, 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 16:21:17 +0100Tesco to open its first 'just walk out' store in London
Tesco have created what is set to be its first public-facing store with cashierless technology, meaning customers can 'just walk out' without paying at a till.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 12:27:07 +0100Parents 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 +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 16:45:04 +0100Man 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 +0100Sutton 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 +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 22:41:04 +0100Your 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 +0100Probation 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 +0100Croydon 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 +0100Met 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 +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 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 +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.