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Wed, 22 Sep 2021 09:16:05 +0100
Insulate Britain protestors blocking M25 now face prison time
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said National Highways has been granted an injunction against protesters targeting the M25.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 15:21:14 +0100
Wimbledon chippy owner in urgent need of stem cell donor
A much-loved figure and owner of a long-standing Wimbledon fish and chip shop has been told he has just months to live without a stem cell donor.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 09:29:04 +0100
Police arrest 23 after protesters block M25 for fifth time
Police have arrested 23 people after environmental protesters targeted the M25 for a fifth time in just over a week.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 08:38:32 +0100
Met appeal 20 years on from torso in the Thames murder
Twenty years ago today the torso of a young African boy was found in the River Thames, his head and limbs removed.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 12:09:53 +0100
Putney funeral director praised for cancer charity support
A funeral director in south west London has been praised for his tireless support for the Macmillan cancer charity as the group's popular coffee mornings returned to Kingston and Putney this month.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 11:11:39 +0100
Two million Covid vaccinations done in south west London
NHS GPs in south west London have hailed a "major milestone" in the battle against Covid-19 after confirming that two million vaccine doses had been administered in the region.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 16:03:45 +0100
RHS Chelsea Flower Show Best in Show award goes to first time designers
First time designers Peter Chimiel and Chin-Jung Chenhave been awarded Best in Show for their Guangzhou China: Guangzhou Garden at this year’s autumn RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 14:20:45 +0100
Fugees announce 25th anniversary world tour - how to get tickets
The Fugees have reunited to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their iconic 1996 album 'The Score' with tickets coming out this Friday.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 11:25:42 +0100
Harry Potter to be screened at Warner Bros Studio Tour in the Great Hall
The Great Hall at Warner Bros Studio in London will be hosting screenings of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone later this year and you can get tickets.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 10:37:02 +0100
British Airways and Virgin Atlantic USA sale ends tonight
For many it means long awaited holidays can take place, and for others it means a chance at seeing family for the first time in almost two years.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 07:56:58 +0100
Energy bill crisis: Martin Lewis issues 'emergency' advice to UK households
Martin Lewis warned that some people who have previously fixed into cheap energy deals may see their bills surge by as much as 40 per cent.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 10:40:47 +0100
Northern Line: New Underground stations open in south London
Two brand new Northern Line's Extension have opened this morning in south London in the Underground's first major expansion this century.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 10:08:56 +0100
Environmental protesters block traffic on M25 again
Environmental protesters have blocked a junction of the M25 in Hertfordshire as part of their campaign to improve home insulation.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 12:48:56 +0100
Aldi London to trial first checkout-free supermarket
Aldi is trialling its first checkout-free store to allow customers to shop at the supermarket and exit without the need to pay at a till.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Royal Mail post London: Small electric delivery vehicles trial
Royal Mail is set to trial two types of micro electric vehicles for delivering letters and small parcels in a move aimed at stepping up its drive to further reduce emissions.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 14:19:29 +0100
10 James Bond filming locations you can visit in the UK
On September 30, the new James Bond film No Time To Die will be released in UK cinemas after delays due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 12:10:48 +0100
Prince William and Kate Middleton set to attend James Bond No Time to Die premiere
The world premiere of the new James Bond film, No Time To Die, is scheduled for next week and the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are all set to attend the event.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 11:13:39 +0100
Aldi announce new trial which could 'redefine' UK stores
Aldi have confirmed the site in London but declined to give specific details regarding its location.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 10:39:14 +0100
London Northern Line: See the 2 new stations open following expansion
Service will begin with 6 trains per hour during peak-time and five per hour during off-peak periods.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 09:54:39 +0100
Netflix's The Crown Season 5: See the new cast, when to watch
Netflix’s royal drama, The Crown, stole the show last night at the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards. The drama won outstanding series as well as many of the actors winning awards for the individual accolades.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 08:49:43 +0100
Who were the 2021 British Emmy winners? See the full list
The Brits have dominated TV's biggest night of the year yet again with wins for the Crown, Kate Winslet, Ewan McGregor and Michaela Coel.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 08:38:15 +0100
Netflix: The Crown sweeps the floor at this year's Emmy Awards
The royal drama won outstanding series, while four of its stars also won awards for their acting.

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 12:34:12 +0100
Met Office issues yellow rain warning in London forecast
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain in London today (Sunday).

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
London public buildings fire safety regulations breaches
Nearly a quarter of public buildings inspected in London last year were found in breach of fire safety regulations, figures reveal.

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 15:08:35 +0100
Missing Roehampton sisters may be travelling on London buses
Police are appealing for help in finding two sisters from Roehampton.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 15:41:55 +0100
Met Office London weekend weather forecast: Yellow rain warning
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain across London on Sunday.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 11:45:36 +0100
Ed Sheeran London 2022: Singer announces Wembley tour plans
Ed Sheeran has announced his return to the live stage with a series of stadium concerts throughout 2022, dubbed the Mathematics Tour.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 10:58:43 +0100
Dagnall Street Battersea: Flat fire on 10th floor
A fire in a flat on the 10th floor of a block has broken out this morning in Battersea.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 15:39:11 +0100
Emma Raducanu 'can't get a tennis court' after US Open win
After her US Open victory, Emma Raducanu said she “can’t get a tennis court” because of the buzz surrounding the sport.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 08:50:44 +0100
Prince Philip's will to remain secret for 90 years to protect 'dignity' of the Queen
The High Court ruled that the Duke of Edinburgh’s will is to remain sealed because of the Queen’s constitutional role.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 13:07:31 +0100
Delays near Clapham Junction after person hit by train dies
A person has died after emergency services were called to reports of a casualty on the tracks at Queenstown Station.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Croydon hospital worker receives landmark Covid booster jab
A maternity support worker in Croydon has spoken of her joy after becoming one of the first people in the UK to receive a Covid-19 booster jab.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 11:12:23 +0100
Transport for London unveils new and updated tube map
Transport for London (TfL) has unveiled a new Tube map showing the first major expansion of the network this century.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 10:58:00 +0100
Insulate Britain: Three arrests for orchestrating M25 protests
Three people have been arrested on suspicion of orchestrating environmental protests which blockaded the M25.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 17:06:00 +0100
IKEA and Swedish House Mafia announce new collection
The collection will focus on affordable home furnishing solutions for producing, playing and listening to music.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 10:12:36 +0100
You can stay in Winnie the Pooh's home in this new Airbnb listing for Hundred Acre Wood
Yes, you can book to stay in the original Hundred Acre Wood which has been listed on Airbnb to celebrate the character’s 95th anniversary.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 08:22:03 +0100
Cabinet reshuffle not over as Boris Johnson set to shake up junior minister roles
Boris Johnson's reshuffle is not over yet, as further shake-ups for junior ministerial positions are still planned.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 18:00:46 +0100
Man charged with Streatham murder after Pakistan extradition
A man has been extradited from Pakistan and charged with the murder of a his wife who was found strangled to death in her south London home.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 08:54:44 +0100
Insulate Britain: Delays as climate protestors blockade M25
Climate protesters have blockaded two junctions of the M25, causing significant tailbacks.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 10:39:32 +0100
Hampton Court: Missing man, 31, last seen fishing
Police are appealing for help to find a missing man.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 14:57:50 +0100
GRM’s Rated Awards 2021: Who’s nominated and how to watch
GRM's Rated Awards are back for 2021 with a whole host of nominees representing the best of UK Rap and Grime.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 09:01:37 +0100
Maya Jama to host Simon Cowell show 'Walk The Line' on ITV
Maya Jama will host Simon Cowell’s new ITV talent show, Walk The Line

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 08:00:44 +0100
Shamima Begum pleads UK people for forgiveness in Good Morning Britain interview
Shamima Begum, the east London schoolgirl who fled her home in 2015 to join the so-called Islamic State terror group in Syria, has asked the British people for forgiveness.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 14:50:57 +0100
Mandatory face coverings and Covid passes in winter ‘Plan B’
A surge in Covid-19 cases this winter could see people in England ordered to wear face masks and show passes to prove their vaccination status, Sajid Javid has said.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 12:45:42 +0100
St George's Hospital midwife spared jail over child porn
A south London NHS midwife who downloaded and shared hundreds of indecent images of children has been sentenced.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 11:51:26 +0100
Three dead after car smashes into block in west London
Three people have died in central London after a car crashed into a sheltered accommodation block and burst into flames.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
South London church head faces court over ‘Covid cure kit’ allegations
The head of a south London church has denied fraud after allegedly selling “plague protection kits” as a bogus cure for Covid-19.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Vaccine passports scrapped: How south London reacted
The news came in yesterday from Sajid Javid that vaccine passports to gain entry into nightclubs or crowded events would no longer be required as originally planned.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 08:45:07 +0100
Boris Johnson's mother, Charlotte Johnson Wahl, dies aged 79
Boris Johnson’s mother, Charlotte Johnson Wahl, has died at the age of 79.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 18:02:24 +0100
Man dies after being 'struck by train' at Wimbledon station
A man has been killed at Wimbledon railway station after being struck by a train.



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