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Sun, 03 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Full timeline of 'confused' Epsom rape claim that sparked protests and disorder
An alleged rape report in Epsom sparked protests, speculation and disorder before police concluded no offence had taken place.

Sun, 03 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New plans lodged to turn Thornton Heath home into five‑bed HMO
Here are all the latest planning applications submitted to Croydon Council.

Sun, 03 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Five of the best places to enjoy a spring stroll in Sutton
With spring now in full swing, Sutton’s parks and green spaces are bursting with blossom, fresh green leaves and colour. Here are five spots for a stroll.

Sat, 02 May 2026 17:17:39 +0100
Ambulance statement after four in hospital following Brixton shooting
The London Ambulance Service has issued a statement following the Brixton shooting.

Sat, 02 May 2026 14:45:19 +0100
Five teens arrested after large fight in Surrey town
Five teenagers have been arrested following a large fight in Surrey.

Sat, 02 May 2026 13:57:38 +0100
Four in hospital with one fighting for life after early-morning shooting in Brixton
Four people have been taken to hospital after a shooting in Brixton.

Sat, 02 May 2026 10:49:49 +0100
Worcester Park abuser strangled pregnant partner and threatened to crash car
A Worcester Park man strangled his heavily pregnant partner, causing her to go into labour, during a prolonged campaign of abuse, a court has heard.

Sat, 02 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100
The riverside Surrey walk with bridges, stepping stones, and crystal clear waters
Our reporter Ezekiel Bertrand explores a riverside walk at Hogsmill Nature Reserve in Ewell.

Sat, 02 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
South London landmark is hosting ancient Egyptian artefacts this half-term
Battersea Power Station will host a display of ancient Egyptian artefacts, an inflatable light show and crafts and food markets this half-term from May 23.

Sat, 02 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sussex forest that inspired Winnie the Pooh is marking 100 years
Just 90 minutes from London you’ll find a charming Sussex forest that famously inspired one of Britain’s best‑loved children’s classics.

Sat, 02 May 2026 11:10:57 +0100
F1 president leads tributes to Alex Zanardi following Paralympian's death aged 59
Ex Formula One star and four-time Paralympic gold-medallist Alex Zanardi has died aged 59, his family has confirmed.

Sat, 02 May 2026 08:17:27 +0100
BBC The Traitors star announces birth of her first child - 'so wanted and so loved'
The Traitors star Charlotte Berman who appeared in the third series of the BBC reality game show has announced the birth of her first child

Fri, 01 May 2026 16:04:17 +0100
Family tried to contact Sutton dad-of-two before finding out he was stabbed to death
The family of a Sutton dad-of-two say they had been trying to contact him for some time before learning he had been stabbed to death at a hostel.

Fri, 01 May 2026 14:12:29 +0100
Croydon police officer ‘swindled Dior, Cartier and other shops over online purchases’
A former Metropolitan Police officer facing fraud and corruption charges is accused of swindling luxury retailers out of thousands of pounds worth of online shopping purchases.

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:56:09 +0100
Driver charged over Wimbledon crash that killed two girls, 8, at school
The driver of a car that crashed into a south west London school in 2023, killing two eight-year-old girls, has been charged.

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:32:03 +0100
Heartbreaking tributes to 'precious' Sutton dad stabbed to death at hostel
Heart-wrenching tributes have been shared in the memory of a Sutton man who died following a stabbing in Brighton last week.

Fri, 01 May 2026 10:00:17 +0100
Increased security and bag checks at cricket ground after north London stabbing
Surrey have increased security and bag checks at the Oval following the Golders Green knife attacks.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
What people think of the Croydon area where highwaymen met their deaths
Thornton Heath is a south London district in Croydon with a long and layered history, but what do people actually think about it today?

Fri, 01 May 2026 06:38:36 +0100
Jonathan Ross TV show axed due to 'Wossy' admitting defeat amid 'unresolved issues'
Funnyman Jonathan Ross has quit his TV show Haunted Homecoming, because he couldn't find any.

Fri, 01 May 2026 00:01:00 +0100
RSPCA labels today 'historic day for pet ownership' as a new law comes into force
The RSPCA has labelled today (May 1) a “historic day for pet ownership” as a new law comes into force.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0100
The 'shameless' gang who left a trail of illegal dumps across London
Four "shameless waste criminals" who left six London sites in Croydon, Colliers Wood, Mitcham, Carshalton and New Malden and piled high with illegal refuse have been brought to justice after being caught on CCTV.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:26:25 +0100
Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman found dead with head injuries
A 45-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman died at a property in Fulham.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
If you have one of these surnames you could inherit a fortune in Sutton
People living in Sutton could inherit fortunes as millions of pounds are sitting unclaimed in the town.

Sat, 02 May 2026 10:04:05 +0100
Croydon Southern trains not running this Bank Holiday weekend
Several Southern trains in Croydon will not run this Early May Bank Holiday weekend.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100
The 10 most expensive streets to buy a house in Sutton revealed
House prices in Sutton have stayed broadly steady over the past year, with only slight growth and fewer homes changing hands.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Ambulance worker saves women threatened by man with huge kitchen knife
London Ambulance Service worker Luke Rapela described the moment he risked his life to rescue two women threatened by a man wielding a kitchen knife in Battersea.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New Battersea SEND school to open next year
Shillington Park, a brand new SEND school in Battersea, is due to open early next year.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Inside the IKEA and Decathlon partnership changing how south London shops
A new retail partnership between IKEA and Decathlon has opened in London, aiming to reshape how people shop.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Chronic UTIs - the NHS scandal hurting women that no-one is talking about
Luke Taylor MP Liberal Democrat for Sutton and Cheam talkings about sufferers of lifelong pain, and how they have been let down.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
£5,000 grant helps HIV positive Londoners feel less isolated
The Food Chain, the UK’s only HIV specialist nutrition charity, has received a £5,000 grant to support its Eating Together service.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:10:00 +0100
UK's current terror threat level raised to 'severe' meaning 'attack is highly likely'
Reports have emerged suggesting that the UK's current threat level has increased from substantial to severe.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:08:17 +0100
Spandau Ballet singer Ross Davidson sentenced to 14 years for rape and sexual assault
Ross Davidson has been sentenced to 14 years in prison after being found guilty of a series of rapes and sexual assaults against six different women.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:15:39 +0100
Nearly half of joggers reckon their run doesn't count unless they’ve tracked it
Nearly half of joggers reckon their run 'doesn't count’ unless they’ve tracked it on their fitness device, according to research.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:24:00 +0100
Meet the woman who earns her living tracking down long-lost relatives
Simonne Llewellyn, CEO of Finders International, has won two top awards at the 2026 Probate Industry Awards.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0100
Kingston-upon-Thames shop and maisonette to go under the hammer
A mixed-use property combining retail space and a residential maisonette in Kingston-upon-Thames will go up for auction in May.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0100
Wandsworth dad and family to hike 26 miles for Parkinson's sufferers
Simon Davies, a Wandsworth dad living with Parkinson's, and his family are setting out on a 26-mile coastal trek in Sussex to raise money in support of Parkinson’s UK.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:38:08 +0100
Person taken to major trauma centre following incident near Croydon bus station
A person has been taken to a major trauma centre after a road traffic collision near West Croydon Bus Station, affecting London Tramlink services.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:42:37 +0100
Epsom student wins luxury cruise after swapping lectures for a trip
Jordyn Leyland McKenzie, an Epsom travel and tourism student won a luxury trip for her family.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100
The Croydon secondary schools where most pupils stay in education after GCSEs
Data from the Department for Education has revealed how many students in Croydon secondary schools stayed in education, employment or training after finishing their GCSEs.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:20:12 +0100
Tesco and Barclays customers urged to check bank statements for new cashback payment
Drivers are being told to check their bank statements for a new payment labelled “Barclays Fuel CB” with money back on fuel.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:21:18 +0100
Sainsbury’s shoppers can bag hundreds of Nectar points with this simple trick
Many Sainsbury’s shoppers reckon it’s one of the quickest loyalty wins out there right now, with points landing almost instantly.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:19:11 +0100
Tesco expands Clubcard Prices deal giving UK shoppers 54,000 cut price options
Tesco has expanded its “3 for £8” Finest deli offer to a whopping 68 items, giving shoppers more than 54,000 mix-and-match combinations

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:19:41 +0100
Sainsbury’s shoppers can bag hundreds of Nectar points with this simple trick
Many Sainsbury’s shoppers reckon it’s one of the quickest loyalty wins out there right now, with points landing almost instantly.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:04:52 +0100
Heathrow Airport issues warning as it faces impact of Middle East war
Some 18.9 million people passed through Heathrow airport's terminals during the first three months of the year.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:15:52 +0100
UK airline goes into liquidation after 'impact of fuel prices' - are you affected?
Many airlines have felt the effects ongoing conflict in the Middle East, and now Hertfordshire-based Ascend Airways has reportedly entered liquidation.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0100
Founder of board games evenings has room named in his honour
Friends and family of Andy Taylor, from Wimbledon, gathered to officially launch a room named in his honour at Button House in Hackbridge.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0100
The London boroughs with the most noise complaints revealed
Data has revealed the London boroughs with the most noise complaints according to research by Cash House Buyers at Sell House Fast.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:45:31 +0100
Boy's phone snatched by two moped riders in Sutton
A boy had his phone snatched by two moped riders in Sutton.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:01:34 +0100
Man in hospital with potentially life threatening head injury after 'assault'
A man has suffered a potentially life threatening head injury following reports of an assault on a busy road in Surbiton.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:08:14 +0100
RECAP after road CLOSED following 'assault' near busy roundabout
An "assault" in Surbiton has resulted in a road closure by a busy roundabout this morning.

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