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Fri, 16 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
London Tube closures September 16 weekend: See the full list
Check the London Underground services this weekend before heading out this weekend.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 08:36:40 +0100
Met Police officers stabbed in Leicester Square as man arrested
Two police officers were stabbed in London on Friday morning, the Metropolitan Police said.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 10:56:16 +0100
Police criticise tweets by Mind about Chris Kaba shooting
A staff association representing thousands of police officers has hit out at “opportunistic and insensitive” tweets by a mental health charity following the death of Chris Kaba.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 17:09:18 +0100
What is the Royal Vault in St George’s Chapel?
Prince Philip is set to be relocated from the Royal Vault to be buried with Queen Elizabeth II

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 11:12:14 +0100
Wetherspoons to open from 8am on day of Queen's funeral in London
The pub chain said the majority of establishments will close for the funeral service, only opening for the day from about 1pm.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 09:54:17 +0100
Queen Elizabeth II leaves behind 'secret letter' which cannot be opened until 2085
The letter has been kept in a glass case in a restricted part of a building in Australia signed “Elizabeth”.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 08:41:10 +0100
TSB down: What we know as banking app won't login
Customers of TSB have been reporting outages with their services this morning.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 08:24:32 +0100
Lloyds, Bank of Scotland and Halifax down: Lloyds banking group facing credit card issues
Customers of the Lloyds banking group have been reporting outages with their services this morning.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 11:14:42 +0100
Call 999 if you see missing Tooting man
Police are concerned for the welfare of a man who is missing from Tooting.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 10:44:33 +0100
Fairchild Close Battersea shooting: Man taken to hospital  
A 28-year-old man has been taken to hospital after a shooting in Battersea.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Wandsworth Council to pay nearly £6k to domestic abuse victim over home repairs
A South London council will have to pay a mum almost £6,000 after she waited more than five years for extensive repairs to her home.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 17:27:26 +0100
London Marathon creates non-binary gender option for first time
Ballots for the 2023 TCS London Marathon open on Saturday October 1, the day before this year’s event.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 15:21:36 +0100
Banned items revealed for the Queen's lying in state at Westminster Hall
Here's what you should and should not bring as the Queen lies in state at the Palace of Westminster.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 14:52:56 +0100
UK government responds to calls for new annual bank holiday after Queen's death
The campaign was launched by John Harris and has been backed by more than 100,000 people in the UK.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 14:10:42 +0100
Kate Middleton's tribute to Queen as coffin arrived at Buckingham Palace for final time
Mourners have already joined the queue to attend the Queen’s lying in state which begins at 5pm.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 05:05:00 +0100
Grand Designs: Bedfordshire couple build 'modernist pavilion'
The popular Channel 4 architectural show Grand Designs see Bedfordshire-based couple take on a modernist home.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 18:42:42 +0100
Met Police ban drones in London until after Queen's funeral
The Metropolitan Police said it will take ‘enforcement action’ against anyone flying a drone before Monday evening, meaning possible prosecution.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 16:07:46 +0100
BBC Strictly Come Dancing cancelled amid Queen's funeral as new date announced
As part of the scheduled changes the new series of Strictly Come Dancing, originally meant to return this weekend, will now launch at a later date.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 14:05:11 +0100
Chris Kaba’s family in call to see video footage of final moments
Chris Kaba’s family have called for the video footage of his final moments to be shown to them after the Metropolitan Police announced that the firearms officer who fatally shot him had been suspended.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 09:23:54 +0100
Met Police officer who fatally shot Chris Kaba suspended
The firearms officer who fatally shot Chris Kaba in south London a week ago has been suspended from duty, the Metropolitan Police said.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 11:24:27 +0100
M25 roadworks paused to ease congestion for mourners in London
A number of planned closures of motorways serving London have been paused until after the Queen’s funeral, it has been announced.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 17:03:40 +0100
Prince Harry breaks silence on military uniform 'ban' for Queen's funeral
Only working royals – which Harry and Andrew are not – are being permitted to dress in uniform at five ceremonial occasions.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 14:31:17 +0100
Amazon Prime two-day warning ahead of changes
Amazon say the hike in price of its delivery and streaming service is due to “increased inflation and operating costs”

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 12:35:00 +0100
Night trains planned for mourners heading into London after Queen Elizabeth II's death
Transport bosses have confirmed that extra trains will be running into London after the Queen's death.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 11:45:58 +0100
National Highways issue 'important' message to drivers using M25, M11, M3, M4, M23 and M6
Planned roadworks will be paused from this week until after the Queen's funeral at Westminster Abbey.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 08:24:36 +0100
Prince Harry banned from military uniform at Queen's funeral despite Andrew rule change
It is likely to be a bitter blow for ex-soldier Harry, who is proud of his decade in the forces.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 17:12:17 +0100
Putney woman pays respects to Queen at Buckingham Palace
Well-wishers from as far away as Canada and the United Arab Emirates travelled to Buckingham Palace to pay their respects to the late Queen on the fourth day of mourning.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 15:31:54 +0100
Met Police praises officers for not complaining over 12-hour shifts due to Queen's death
Police officers have had to deal with increased security measures since the Queen passed away

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 15:17:12 +0100
London hotel prices soar ahead of the Queen’s funeral
People planning to visit London for the Queen’s funeral face soaring hotel bills.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 13:07:32 +0100
No.10 tells Londoners to 'change their working patterns' after Queen's death
As the nation mourns the loss of Queen Elizabeth II, the period of mourning officially begins across the nation.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 13:14:57 +0100
Stockwell and Putney football coach jailed for sexual assaults
A self-appointed football coach has been jailed after sexually assaulting seven teenage boys.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 10:10:11 +0100
New head of Metropolitan Police Sir Mark Rowley starts work
Sir Mark Rowley takes over Commissioner at Scotland Yard after former boss Dame Cressida Dick resigned.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 14:05:08 +0100
EFL confirms when football will return amid period of national mourning for the Queen
EFL matches are returning this Tuesday, the football league has announced, after they were temporarily postponed following the news of the Queen’s death.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 09:48:56 +0100
Mourners may have to wait 12 hours to see the Queen in Westminster Hall
London rail services and roads will be very busy during the official mourning period.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 12:26:16 +0100
Full list of King's proclamations in south London
King Charles III is proclaimed as the new sovereign across south London today.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 09:16:55 +0100
Chris Kaba: Stormzy offers support during London protest
Stormzy has joined protesters to support the family of Chris Kaba, who was shot dead by armed Metropolitan Police officers in south London.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 08:07:08 +0100
September 11 terrorist attacks: Is there a moment of silence in the UK as US remembers?
Is there a moment of silence in the UK to remember the 9/11 terrorist attacks on its 21st anniversary?

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 15:06:30 +0100
Chris Kaba’s family call for suspension of firearm officer
The family of Chris Kaba, who was shot dead by an armed Metropolitan Police officer in south London on Monday, said the firearms officer involved should be “immediately suspended”.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 09:45:31 +0100
Chris Kaba: Police begins homicide inquiry into Streatham shooting
The police watchdog has launched a homicide investigation into the fatal shooting of Chris Kaba by armed Metropolitan Police officers in south London.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 09:30:49 +0100
South London mourns the death of Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch, has died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 15:13:04 +0100
South London councillors pay tributes to the Queen
COUNCILLORS across south London have paid their tributes after the death of the Queen.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 11:27:11 +0100
When the Queen visited south London during her reign
Following the Queen's death at 96, we looked back at the many visits she paid to south London.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 11:11:37 +0100
London Tube closures September 9 weekend: See the full list
Check the London Underground services this weekend before heading out this weekend.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 16:08:45 +0100
Queen's family rush to Balmoral as crowds gather at Buckingham Palace
Crowds are gathering outside Buckingham Palace in London as doctors monitor the health of Her Majesty The Queen.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 20:16:44 +0100
Tributes to the Queen at Buckingham Palace
Huge crowds have gathered outside the Queen’s London residence Buckingham Palace to mourn her passing and share their memories of the monarch.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 20:14:21 +0100
Wandsworth man to camp near Buckingham Palace after Queen's death
A man from Wandsworth says he would be camping near the palace for the next 10 days "as a mark of respect" after Her Majesty’s death.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 14:36:49 +0100
Wandsworth woman reaches final of Classic Miss British Isles 2022
A woman from Wandsworth is representing south London in the final of a national modelling competition.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 12:57:18 +0100
South London trio charged with drug supply in Andover
A trio from south London have been charged on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of heroin and crack cocaine.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 11:42:43 +0100
Streatham Hill: Timeline of events surrounding fatal shooting of rapper
The police watchdog is continuing its investigation into the fatal shooting of 24-year-old rapper Chris Kaba by armed officers.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 10:48:18 +0100
No gun found in car of man shot dead by police in Streatham Hill
No gun was found in the car of a man who was fatally shot by armed officers after a chase in south London, the police watchdog has confirmed.



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