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• St George's University of London switches entire research focus to tackling Covid-19

  03-04-2020 20:11
  
  St George’s, University of London, the UK’s specialist health university, is moving all research to tackling the coronavirus.
  
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• Police in search for missing 15-year-old girl from Lewisham

  03-04-2020 19:50
  
  Police are appealing for help finding a 15-year-old girl missing from the Lewisham and Bromley area since Sunday.
  
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• Neighbours in high spirits after Colliers Wood girl does her bit during coronavirus outbreak

  03-04-2020 17:50
  
  A three-year-old has been branded a local hero after her tremendous efforts to keep spirits high on her road was recognised on social media.
  
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• Tributes paid to Frank Lerner, beloved headteacher and 'huge figure in the community'

  03-04-2020 17:22
  
  Frank Lerner, a well-known headteacher at several schools in Greenwich and a "huge figure in the community", has died.
  
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• Wandsworth given £10.8m grant to help businesses and the vulnerable

  03-04-2020 16:45
  
  Wandsworth Council has received £10.8 million from the government as part of funding given to councils across the country to help with their response to coronavirus.
  
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• Man charged after pig's head left on Sutton police officer's car

  03-04-2020 15:38
  
  A teenager has been charged after a pigs head was found on a police officers car in Hackbridge yesterday.
  
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• 'Teething problems': Missed Richmond waste collections to be made this weekend

  03-04-2020 15:28
  
  Households in the borough that missed out on waste collection this week will see their rubbish collected this weekend, according to Richmond Council.
  
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• Drive-through coronavirus testing centre set up by O2 Arena

  03-04-2020 15:27
  
  A drive-through coronavirus testing facility has been set up in a car park next to the O2 Arena in North Greenwich.
  
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• Coronavirus: Debenhams set to file for administration

  03-04-2020 15:12
  
  DEBENHAMS is reportedly on the brink of collapse, with administrators expected to be appointed as early as next week.
  
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• Met Police applaud NHS workers at Kingston Hospital

  03-04-2020 15:03
  
  Met Police officers from Kingston and Richmond paid homage to NHS workers at Kingston Hospital last night (April 2) as part of the #ClapForCarers initiative.
  
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• Tributes paid to former Thornton Heath Labour councillor Adrian Dennis

  03-04-2020 15:00
  
  Tributes have been paid to a long-serving labour councillor and civic hero, who earned the highest accolade bestowed by the council as a Freeman of Croydon.
  
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• Coronavirus: Sainsbury’s, Aldi and Tesco ‘ban’ couples during lockdown

  03-04-2020 14:43
  
  SAINSBURY'S is "banning" couples from shopping together to help maintain social distancing rules during the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Coronavirus UK: Could be 1,000 deaths a DAY by Easter

  03-04-2020 14:30
  
  THE UK's coronavirus outbreak could peak over Easter weekend, according to Health Secretary Matt Hancock.
  
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• Recruitment drive for NHS 111 call centre in Croydon

  03-04-2020 14:13
  
  A recruitment drive for more staff and volunteers was launched by London Ambulance Service (LAS) recently.
  
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• 'Every child deserves to smile': Woman praised for delivering hundreds of Easter eggs to St Georges Hospital

  03-04-2020 14:10
  
  A woman from Tooting has raised over a whopping £600 in donations to provide Easter eggs for children staying at St Georges hospital.
  
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• Richmond businesses urged to claim coronavirus support grants as first payments go out

  03-04-2020 13:41
  
  The first wave of grants to Richmond businesses in need of support amid the coronavirus outbreak have been sent out.
  
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• Dr Alfa Saadu died after contracting coronavirus

  03-04-2020 13:40
  
  A doctor who came out of retirement to help in the fight against coronavirus has died.
  
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• Colliers Wood couple launch free service to connect vulnerable to nearby volunteers during outbreak

  03-04-2020 13:16
  
  A kind-hearted couple from Merton has launched a free online service that can connect those in need with a local volunteer based on distance.
  
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• Putney launches new same-day delivery service to support local business

  03-04-2020 13:06
  
  Putney residents in lockdown amid the coronavirus outbreak can now support their local businesses and order products without having to leave their home.
  
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• Coronavirus: Researchers trial 30 minute test

  03-04-2020 13:00
  
  A NEW type of coronavirus test could give results in less than half an hour, London researchers have said.
  
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• Coronavirus felt like razors in my throat and was really worrying

  03-04-2020 12:53
  
  MATT Hancock has told of his concerns at how serious things might get when he was struck down by coronavirus, describing how he lost half a stone during the illness and felt like he had razors in his throat.
  
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• UK supermarkets cut prices of petrol and diesel

  03-04-2020 12:50
  
  FUEL prices have had their biggest weekly fall since current records began, figures show.
  
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• Coronavirus: Poll reveals London's lockdown limits

  03-04-2020 12:20
  
  Most Londoners feel ready for three months of coronavirus lockdown – but would not be able to cope with six, new polling has revealed.
  
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• Uxbridge scientists help launch online programme to train 100 new critical care staff a day

  03-04-2020 11:52
  
  A TRAINING programme to teach hundreds of medical staff new life-saving critical care skills is now being rolled-out to NHS hospitals.
  
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• Coronavirus: London researchers trial 30 minute test

  03-04-2020 10:33
  
  A new type of coronavirus test could give results in less than half an hour, London researchers have said.
  
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• Father of newborn shares his appreciation of NHS in Harrow

  03-04-2020 09:20
  
  A man whose daughter was born during the lockdown praises the NHS for their hard work.
  
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• What is your child's favourite thing this week? Send us a drawing and story

  03-04-2020 08:00
  
  With most children being unable to go to school and stuck at home, we thought we would give them the opportunity to get their creative juices flowing.
  
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• Barnet community groups urged to apply for emergency grants

  03-04-2020 08:00
  
  An emergency support fund has been set up to support civil society groups during the outbreak of coronavirus Covid-19.
  
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• Annual Lettings Plan approved by Lewisham's mayor and cabinet

  03-04-2020 07:01
  
  It would take 10 years to get everyone waiting for housing in Lewisham homed if no one else was added to the list, according to a new report.  
  
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• Hackbridge Primary school student wins Barratt London art competition

  03-04-2020 06:00
  
  A year six student from a primary school in Wallington has been recognised by a national housebuilder, as the winner of its recent art competition.
  
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