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Sun, 22 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Harry Potter, Meghan Markle's first date and more - 10 UK attractions to visit
The UK’s top attractions draw in millions of tourists each year but the majority of Brits have not discovered some bucket list destinations on their doorsteps.

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 12:31:18 +0100
Extinction Rebellion targeting London with protests
Environmental protest group Extinction Rebellion (XR) will stage a series of protests in London starting Monday (Monday, August 23).

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 11:02:31 +0100
Man raped on Clapham Common
Police have launched an investigation after a man was raped on Clapham Common.

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Asda, Tesco, Morrisons and more: 10 places kids can eat free in August
It can be hard to budget your money during the holidays, big chains are offering a helping hand with great deals meaning kids can eat for free.

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
New Blame Gloria Clapham Junction Mamma Mia brunch events
Clapham Junction or a beautiful villa in Greece? Mamma Mia is coming to south London.

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Calls for UK firms to give employees paid leave when their pet dies
The policy would encourage employers to give paid leave to staff if their per dies.

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0100
10 foods to help boost your immune system
As you head to the supermarket for your next shop, it might be worth picking up a few of these immune system boosters.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 14:12:30 +0100
Streatham terror attack could've been stopped, inquest finds
The Streatham terror attack may have been prevented had home-grown jihadi Sudesh Amman been recalled to prison before he struck, an inquest jury has concluded.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 13:30:31 +0100
Putney High Street: AI cameras installed to crackdown on pollution
High-tech artificial intelligence cameras have been installed in Putney High Street to measure types of travel, movement levels and air pollution.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 12:39:17 +0100
Fundraiser launched for Paul Conte's funeral
Tributes have been paid to a Putney man whose body was found in the River Thames on Wednesday (August 18).

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 10:27:15 +0100
Man buys van from Ebay and turns it into perfect campervan
A MAN has transformed a tiny van from eBay into a luxury campervan during lockdown.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 10:23:09 +0100
Met Office London weekend weather: Heavy rain forecast
It's set to be another rainy weekend in London ahead - as the Met Office has confirmed there are no signals for 'particularly warm conditions' to come.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 00:01:00 +0100
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust 'good' CQC rating
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust Good overall following a full inspection.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Schools told to teach outdoors if five pupils test positive for Covid
The suggestion, which appears in a Department for Education document, has been branded “total fudge” by a union.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:52:58 +0100
Wandsworth's Gravity hosts female racing event
A group of girls got a taste of racing at a go-karting event yesterday (18 Aug) at Gravity, Wandsworth.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 16:49:55 +0100
Council issue warning after Tooting flytip
Wandsworth residents have been warned to not be lured in by ‘cowboy’ fly tippers

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 12:38:50 +0100
Wandsworth Council commended for domestic abuse response
Wandsworth Council has been recognised for its “robust” response to domestic abuse.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 09:02:21 +0100
Clapham teacher to take on London Marathon challenge
A teacher from Streatham is set to take part in the London Marathon after being inspired by her mum’s life-changing cancer diagnosis.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 10:02:15 +0100
Pfizer vaccine Covid protection declines faster than AstraZeneca
Scientists have said the new research proves it is essential as many people as possible get vaccinated.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Daniel Craig won't leave fortune to children as 'inheritance is distasteful'
Craig shares a thee-year-old daughter with Oscar-winning actress Rachel Weisz.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 13:53:27 +0100
Little Mix new album announced celebrating 2011 X Factor formation
The group have dedicated the album to those to their fans, writing on Twitter: “We can’t thank you enough for your support over the last ten years."

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 02:00:00 +0100
UK green list countries: See last-minute holiday travel deals
With new destinations being added to the UK’s green list every day, we’ve rounded up some of the best deals for you to soak up the last of the sun.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 13:15:02 +0100
TfL: Londoners face biggest transport fare rise for a decade
Londoners are facing the biggest increase in public transport fares for a decade from January 2022.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 12:10:57 +0100
Nando's shuts restaurants in south London due to shortages
Nando's has shut 45 restaurants after suffering a shortage of chicken linked to the pandemic, with stores in Greenwich, Clapham and Bluewater all affected.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 16:07:26 +0100
Fire crews battling blaze at Battersea tower block
Fire crews are currently fighting a flat fire that has broken out in a tower block close to Clapham Junction station in Battersea.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 13:52:29 +0100
Body found in search for missing south London man
Police said they had recovered a body in the search for a Putney man who went missing after a house party in Barnes recently.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 10:27:26 +0100
Paul Conte: Search for missing Putney 21-year-old
Police are looking for a Putney man who went missing last weekend after a house party in Barnes.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 08:56:37 +0100
Famous Reggae studio remembered in Tooting
In a Caribbean bakery on a bustling road in Tooting lies an unusual secret. Mixed Blessings, on Mitcham Road, now serves bread, buns and patties, but it was once home to a famous recording studio.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 11:25:46 +0100
Surrey comedian Sean Lock dies aged 58 from cancer
Comedian Sean Lock has died at the age of 58.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 16:59:25 +0100
Tokyo 2020 Olympian auctions medal to help save child's life
Polish athlete Maria Andrejczyk won Silver in javelin at the Tokyo games earlier this moth.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 06:01:00 +0100
Moderna 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 +0100
Afghanistan: 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 11:00:30 +0100
Stabilisation plan for Hammersmith Bridge
H&F Council forges ahead with new £6m stabilisation plan for Hammersmith Bridge

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Protests against festivals planned at Clapham Common
An environmental group have staged a ‘picnic protest’ to dispute three festivals that will take place this summer on Clapham Common.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 16:00:55 +0100
Warning 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 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 17:24:03 +0100
Nando'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 +0100
Queen 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 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 16:21:17 +0100
Tesco 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 10:34:15 +0100
Brixton: Police in bio-hazard gear raid property for drugs
Police officers in bio-hazard suits and breathing apparatus raided a property in south London as part of a police investigation into drug supply.

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 05:00:00 +0100
Daughter's dismay as growth hides mum's West Norwood grave
A daughter visiting her parents’ graves was devastated to find her mum’s was so overgrown she could barely see it.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 18:32:20 +0100
Tributes paid to former councillor Kathy Tracey
Tributes have been paid today to Kathy Tracey, who served on the council for 29 years.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 12:10:15 +0100
Papi's Pickle comes to Clapham this September
A social enterprise supporting Sri Lankan migrants is taking its signature dishes this summer to Clapham.

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 14:41:12 +0100
Wandsworth residents complaining about council tax
Almost 100 residents in Wandsworth complained about their council tax bill last year, with 20 winning their fight for a lower rate.

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.



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