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Tue, 07 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Football fan to tour south London for 'month of football'
A Lewisham football fanatic is boldly attempting to go to a match every single day of September in a quest which will see him tour south London and beyond.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Interactive art installed at Sutton vaccination centre
A new artwork that encourages visitors to add to it has been installed at the St Nicholas vaccination centre in Sutton.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Extinction Rebellion protests spread to Barclays in Croydon
Activists with Extinction Rebellion (XR) have targeted the Barclays branch on North End in Croydon to protest the bank's continued funding of fossil fuel projects.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 17:34:04 +0100
Vicar joins climate march from London to Glasgow
A vicar from Reigate in Surrey who supports the climate campaign group Extinction Rebellion is marching from London to Glasgow to protest for climate justice.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 16:37:13 +0100
Soroptimists pay tribute to Emily Davison in Epsom
The Soroptimists in Epsom have paid tribute to suffragette martyr Emily Davison on their centenary celebrations this Sunday (September 5).

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 14:19:44 +0100
See Ability charity praised for new Surbiton sensory garden
A disability charity in Kingston has won Gold at the BBC's Gardeners Wold Live event for their new sensory garden.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 14:53:18 +0100
Covid hospital admission risk linked to air pollution
The mayor of London has said “bold action” is needed to tackle air pollution after a new report found it causes a greater risk of Covid-19 hospital admission.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 14:29:55 +0100
TK Maxx Purley Way and Mitcham Park: Jewellery found
Croydon Police are appealing for anyone who recognises the pictured jewellery.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 12:05:38 +0100
New Addington Castle Hill Avenue: Boy hit by car
There has been no arrest after a boy was hit by a car in New Addington, according to police.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 13:24:36 +0100
Sarah Harding dies: Girls Aloud bandmates pay tribute
The four other members of Girls Aloud have paid tribute to Sarah Harding following her death from breast cancer on Sunday.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 12:43:18 +0100
Emmerdale’s Amy Walsh and EastEnders’ Toby Alexander-Smith expecting first baby
Emmerdale star Amy Walsh and EastEnders star Toby Alexander-Smith are expecting their first child together.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 08:50:36 +0100
British Airways is bringing back short-haul flights from Gatwick Airport
British Airways are planning to restore short-haul flights from Gatwick airport

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 08:35:12 +0100
Love Island's Lillie Haynes asked about Jack Grealish in ITV2 reunion special
Love Island's Millie Court and Liam Reardon came face to face with Lillie Haynes in the reunion episode.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 14:20:36 +0100
Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding dies aged 39 from cancer
Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding has died following a battle with breast cancer.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 14:37:19 +0100
London Ambulance Service issues urgent update on demand
An update on the demand for the London Ambulance Service has been issued.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 12:56:59 +0100
London Met Office weather: Temperatures soar in heatwave
London could see an official heatwave in the coming days, with temperatures hitting almost 30C (86F), forecasters have said.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 11:04:37 +0100
Epsom man wanted in connection with police investigation
A man from Epsom is wanted by police in connection with an ongoing investigation.

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 10:18:43 +0100
Extinction Rebellion protests London: More than 500 arrested
More than 500 arrests have been made during Extinction Rebellion’s protests in London.

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 14:18:55 +0100
Naked Attraction adverts to be removed from London buses
'Creepy' advertising on the sides of some London buses will be removed, Transport for London has said following a backlash over the latest Naked Attraction campaign.

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 12:48:31 +0100
Five Met officers injured after London anti-vaccine protest
Five Met Police officers have been injured and 10 people arrested during clashes with anti-vaccine protesters in London, the police force has said.

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
10 best restaurants in Kingston according to Tripadvisor
Summer may be winding down for another year, but that doesn't mean our tastebuds have to.

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 21:30:00 +0100
Morrisons announce limited edition Dirty Burger Pizza
Morrisons has combined two of the nation’s favourite takeaway foods in an ultimate pizza mashup.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 13:07:48 +0100
Dizzee Rascal pleads not guilty to assault in south London
Chart-topping rapper Dizzee Rascal has denied assaulting a woman, believed to be his girlfriend, at a home in south London this summer.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 11:17:04 +0100
Londoners ready to ditch office working for good - survey
At least 40% of office workers in the capital would be willing to accept a pay cut to switch to permanent homeworking, with Londoners the most ready to ditch their commute, a new survey suggests.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 14:47:05 +0100
Dizzee Rascal denies headbutting ex-girlfriend
Chart-topping rapper Dizzee Rascal has denied headbutting his ex-girlfriend at a home in south London this summer.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 09:43:36 +0100
London Met Office weekend weather forecast: Sunny spells
Temperatures are set to soar in London this weekend as the city braces for a weekend of sunny spells.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 16:03:50 +0100
Apple delays launch of child abuse detection tools
Apple says it wants to take more time to “make improvements” after concerns relating to privacy were raised.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 10:19:48 +0100
Buy now pay later: 1 in 10 customers chased by debt collectors
Options to pay later appear on the checkout of retailers’ websites offering to spread the cost of purchases.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 08:24:00 +0100
Whatsapp now offering journey updates for rail passengers
The messaging app Whatsapp is now offering a service where it can inform rail travellers about journey disruption.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 07:08:04 +0100
British Gas owner warns energy prices could increase even further
It comes after E.On and Scottish Power told customers standard tariffs will jump by around £139 a year.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 19:18:50 +0100
Two charged with murder of Kai Davis in Kingston
Two men have been charged with the murder of Kai Davis in Kingston, police announced this evening (Thursday, September 2).

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 17:28:23 +0100
Three injured in Morden car crash
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on Bishopsford Road in Morden this afternoon (Thursday, September 2) in which three people have been injured.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 16:00:38 +0100
Kingston town centre boosted with new social spaces
Residents and visitors to Kingston town centre are getting extra doses of greenery and seating thanks to a new initiative by authorities in the borough.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 12:40:22 +0100
M25 minibus crash: Fourth passenger dies of injuries
A fourth person has died after a serious collision involving a lorry, a minibus and a car on the M25 in Essex.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 07:52:38 +0100
Unused Sutton care home used by youths to smoke cannabis
An unused Sutton care home is reportedly being used by youths to hang out and smoke cannabis.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 06:44:46 +0100
Royal Mint unveil rare Winnie-the-Pooh 50p coin worth over £1000
The new collectable will feature Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends Piglet, Eeyore, Rabbit, Tigger, Kanga and Roo.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 18:57:10 +0100
Kai Davis: Two more arrests in Kingston murder case
Two more people have been arrested in the murder investigation into a fatal stabbing in Kingston last month.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 16:04:27 +0100
Appeal to find man missing from Mitcham
Authorities are renewing their appeal for help in the search for a 60-year-old man missing from Mitcham.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 13:32:33 +0100
Chilli eating showdown coming to Cheam
Like so much of the best cuisine found in Britain, chilli and its associated eating contests may not be native to the UK, but are winning fans by the day.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
London Councils declare support for Afghan refugees
Borough councils in London are continuing to pledge their support and willingness to resettle refugees from Afghanistan amid a chaotic conclusion of the 20-year war in the country.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 15:01:56 +0100
Woman caught in £7,000 scam by man pretending to work for Visa
A 67-year-old woman has been scammed out of more than £7,000 after she was contacted by someone claiming to work for Visa.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 11:21:57 +0100
Man threatened with large machete in Croydon
A man was threatened with a large machete in Croydon on Tuesday night.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 10:29:33 +0100
Wetherspoons beer shortages as Covid and Brexit hit supply
Wetherspoons has this morning (Wednesday) confirmed that it is short of some beers as Covid and Brexit hit supply chains.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 07:28:25 +0100
World Health Organisation monitoring new coronavirus variant
A new coronavirus strain, named Mu, has been designated a variant of interest by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 16:43:02 +0100
Rail travel demand back to two-thirds of pre-Covid levels
Rail travel demand returned to two-thirds of levels seen before the pandemic

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 13:49:24 +0100
Instagram announce major change for all users amid NSPCC's child grooming fears
The social media platform does not allow anyone under the age of 13 to join.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 13:31:59 +0100
COVID-19 antibodies likely present in 8 of 10 young adults in the UK
The presence of coronavirus antibodies suggests someone has had the virus in the past or has been vaccinated.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 10:56:47 +0100
Ryanair website down RESOLVED: Company confirms booking issues with website and app
Reports on Down Detector referenced issues with the website, bookings and the app.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 09:21:34 +0100
Natasha's Law: 8 in 10 businesses say they are not prepared
The legislation will require food businesses to provide full ingredient lists and allergen information on pre-packaged foods.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 17:37:42 +0100
Man who harassed female students at Royal Holloway sentenced
An Addlestone man has been sentenced after pleading guilty to harassing female students at Royal Holloway University in Egham.



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