Archives

Your Local Guardian

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Croydon flats worth millions have been sitting empty for more than a year
Flats worth millions of pounds in Croydon have been sitting empty since they were completed more than a year ago.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 10:19:50 +0100
Queen's Platinum Jubilee Friday: South London
We will be bringing you live updates about the latest jubilee news and sharing people's celebrations across south London.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 14:13:38 +0100
Six people facing court action over unpaid Covid fines at Sarah Everard vigil
Six people are facing court proceedings over Covid fines issued during a vigil for murdered Sarah Everard, the Metropolitan Police have confirmed.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Work to start on new Purley flats this summer
The housing company behind the first phase of the “Purley skyscraper” project will start work on a new block of flats over the road from the controversial tower this summer.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Mamma Mia the Party will make you feel like a Dancing Queen - how to get tickets
Mamma Mia the Party is at the O2 London and was lucky enough to get to experience the show.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 10:18:11 +0100
Queen's Platinum Jubilee Thursday: South London
All the latest on traffic disruptions, events, public transport delays as hundreds take part in jubilee celebrations.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Nature Notes: The delight of birdsong
Parakeets recently entered the avian version of the Eurovision song contest but predictably their yelping offering came last, scoring 'nil points'!

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Middleton Road Carshalton area to be disrupted amid repairs
Sutton drivers will face disruption for more than two months as a Carshalton road is closed for vital waterworks repairs.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Platinum Jubilee: When The Queen visited the boroughs of south London
To honour Her Majesty The Queen’s exceptional 70 years of service, we’ve rounded up some memorable times she visited south London.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Platinum Jubilee in London: All the events you can go to
With the celebrations, just a week away, now is the time to start planning which events you want to attend.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Platinum Jubilee: How to get around London
Find out the best routes to get around London as parts of the capital close for Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Queen's Platinum Jubilee: Red Letter Days shares afternoon tea experiences
Red Letter Days has rounded up some experiences ideal for celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 15:27:10 +0100
Platinum Jubilee: Capital braces as huge crowds set to impact travel
As the nation celebrates the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, Londoners are now being warned to check journeys before heading out.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 14:22:02 +0100
London buses to face biggest cut in TfL history
250 buses and 16 routes are set to be axed by Transport for London

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 12:57:37 +0100
Croydon High Street: Police close road after furniture thrown
A road has been closed in Croydon after a suspected wanted man was throwing furniture into the street.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
New map reveals thousands of new homes built in Croydon
A new map reveals the streets where thousands of homes have been built in Croydon over the past 22 years.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Review: Wimbledon Pub in the Park exceeds expectations
Last weekend I returned to one of my favourite summer activities – attend a music festival.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Platinum Jubilee weekend: London weather forecast
Dry and sunny spells are forecast for the Jubilee weekend, as temperatures are set to rise across London.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Platinum Jubilee gallery open at St Nicholas Shopping Centre in Sutton
Students at a junior’s school in Sutton have created imaginative commemorative plates to honor the Queen’s 70th anniversary.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
John Legend announces extra Royal Albert Hall show: Buy tickets
The award-winning artist, John Legend is coming to the hall ahead of his new album.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 10:56:07 +0100
Kurt Zouma given 180 hours of community service for cat attack video
Zouma has also been banned from keeping cats for five years as part of the sentencing

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 20:41:03 +0100
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard 'defamed each other' as verdict is reached
Johnny Depp winsdefamation case against ex-wife Amber Heard, getting $15 million in damages.

Tue, 31 May 2022 12:12:46 +0100
Battersea London dogs looking for their forever homes
Battersea has a host of dogs that need rehoming.

Tue, 31 May 2022 12:33:52 +0100
Wendy's restaurant set to open in Sutton High Street
American fast food chain Wendy’s is expected to open a branch in Sutton.

Tue, 31 May 2022 11:55:49 +0100
John Legend announces extra Royal Albert Hall show: How to get tickets
The award-winning artist, John Legend is coming to the hall ahead of his new album.

Tue, 31 May 2022 09:31:36 +0100
Croydon: Call 999 if you see missing Purley woman
Police are asking people to call 999 if they see a missing woman.

Tue, 31 May 2022 09:21:09 +0100
Platinum Jubilee beacon locations in London: See the list
A network of flaming tributes to the Queen will stretch throughout the country on Thursday, including across London.

Tue, 31 May 2022 13:41:59 +0100
Roman Kemp opens up on 'debilitating' sleep apnoea and how he plans to retire in 5 years
Kemp's condition has made it necessary for him to wear an oxygen mask in bed

Tue, 31 May 2022 07:14:03 +0100
UK City of Culture 2025 winner to be revealed on BBC's The One Show tonight
The Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries will announce the winner on the programme

Tue, 31 May 2022 06:44:55 +0100
Cyclists wear car frame around bikes in protest of vehicles 'hogging' the roads
The stunt is taking place in Hammersmith this week

Mon, 30 May 2022 14:30:00 +0100
Andy Murray and others will be hoping for a strong showing at Surbiton
The French Open is in full swing in the country’s capital, Paris. The second grand slam of the year will reach its conclusion on Sunday.

Mon, 30 May 2022 20:22:13 +0100
BBC Silent Witness cast: When episode 3 is on with Duncan Preston's guest appearance
BBC's Silent Witness is back on our screens tonight for its third nail-biting episode. See the full cast list.

Mon, 30 May 2022 15:32:07 +0100
Croydon man fined after failing to give ID information of Mercedes driver
A man has been fined £826 in court for failing to give identification information to police when required.

Mon, 30 May 2022 15:11:54 +0100
Cyclist dies in hit and run near Mitcham Road BP garage
A cyclist has died after being hit by a driver in a hit-and-run crash in the early hours of this morning.

Mon, 30 May 2022 14:30:54 +0100
Portland Road post office: Shots fired in armed robbery
Shots have been fired and cash stolen in an armed robbery at a post office in south east London.

Mon, 30 May 2022 13:59:13 +0100
Croydon: Firefighters tackle Mitcham Road scrapyard fire
Firefighters used a mechanical digger at a scrap metal yard to assist with extinguishing a fire at the site in Croydon early this morning.

Mon, 30 May 2022 11:43:01 +0100
Police investigate Croydon sports pavilion destroyed by fire
A sports pavilion in Croydon has been completely destroyed by a fire.

Mon, 30 May 2022 08:07:15 +0100
London Underground: District, Hammersmith & City severely delayed
Check to see the Tube service this morning.

Mon, 30 May 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Extra tickets for N-Dubz tour in London go on sale today - get tickets
After a huge sell-out for their UK arena tour, N-Dubz has surprised fans by announcing more dates for their Back To The Future tour.

Mon, 30 May 2022 13:24:33 +0100
Ticketmaster launches flash summer sale with 50% off on music and comedy
Get ready for a summer of music and comedy with Ticketmaster’s latest flash sale.

Mon, 30 May 2022 09:23:17 +0100
Kalush Orchestra auction Eurovision trophy for Ukraine
Kalush Orchestra raise £700k for Ukraine army by auctioning Eurovision trophy. Read more:

Sun, 29 May 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Wild Things: Living in a community
Our Wild Things columnist Eric Brown considers the advantages and disadvantages of community living among birds discussed in a new book which examines flock formation, avian sociality and communal breeding

Sun, 29 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
How to spend a day in King’s Cross, London
From shopping in Coal Drops Yard to a stay at The Great Northern Hotel, we reveal the best places to go in the London neighbourhood.

Sun, 29 May 2022 09:55:47 +0100
Lester Piggott, nine time Derby winner, dies aged 86
It was recently reported Piggott was in hospital in Switzerland.

Sat, 28 May 2022 00:15:00 +0100
British Transport Police to arm volunteer officers with Tasers
British Transport Police to arm volunteer officers with Tasers. Read more:

Fri, 27 May 2022 15:53:43 +0100
Police officer to face trial accused of 44 offences including 21 counts of rape
A Metropolitan Police officer faces an eight-week trial next February accused of 44 offences, including 21 counts of rape, against a dozen women over a 17-year period.

Fri, 27 May 2022 13:44:14 +0100
London Underground planned strikes at two stations now suspended
The strikes were going to take place over the Jubilee weekend.

Fri, 27 May 2022 10:10:44 +0100
N-Dubz release extra UK Tour dates in London- get tickets
After a huge sell-out for their UK arena tour, N-Dubz has surprised fans by announcing more dates for their Back To The Future tour.

Fri, 27 May 2022 08:12:14 +0100
London Tube closures this weekend: See the full list
Check the London Underground services this weekend before heading out this weekend.

Fri, 27 May 2022 00:01:00 +0100
John Legend at the Royal Albert Hall: Buy general tickets
The award-winning artist, John Legend is coming to the hall ahead of his new album.



home