Wandsworth Council to outsource care service, cut KITE staff
Wandsworth Council approved closing its in-house KITE reablement service, cutting all staff jobs, outsourcing care to private providers, saving £1.2m annually.
Category : Health
Grandmother told symptoms were anxiety before cancer diagnosis
Maryann Rowe, 57, from London, was repeatedly told her nausea and pain were anxiety before doctors found a 13cm ovarian tumour and gave her 12 months to live.
Wembley Fire: 12 Engines Tackle Industrial Blaze
Twelve fire engines and 80 firefighters are battling a blaze on Water Road industrial estate in Wembley, London Fire Brigade confirms.
South London Estate Residents Without Hot Water for a Month
Residents of Scovell Estate in Borough, Southwark, have been without hot water and heating for nearly a month due to an underground leak. Repairs are expected to be completed by October 14, according to the council.
Croydon tops London injury claims, pays less than Ealing
Croydon Council received 1,213 personal injury claims in three years, the most in London, but paid out £1.4m, less than Ealing and Hillingdon.
Motörhead's Phil Campbell death: inquest rules unavoidable
An inquest ruled that Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell's death from multi-organ failure after liver transplants at the Royal Free could not have been prevented.
Wandsworth Prison Suicide: Watchdog Flags Emergency Code Delays
A watchdog has repeated concerns over emergency response procedures at HMP Wandsworth after Aktar Uddin, 35, took his own life on December 25, 2021, with delays in calling a code blue.
Police investigate Grove Park flat fire that destroyed property
A fire destroyed a four-bedroom flat in Grove Park, Lewisham, early on October 13. Five fire engines and 35 firefighters responded. A man was rescued and taken to hospital. Police are investigating the cause.
Man dies after being found unresponsive in Charing Cross police cell
A 42-year-old man died in hospital on 11 October after being found unresponsive in a Charing Cross Police Station cell on 2 October. The IOPC has launched an independent investigation.
Woman dies at Haven Holiday Park in Allhallows, Kent
A woman in her 70s has died following a medical incident at Haven Holiday Park in Allhallows, Rochester, Kent. Emergency services were called at around 6.20pm on October 12.
Ceiling collapse leaves mum with concussion and spinal spasms
A Lambeth council tenant says her ceiling collapsed for a second time, causing injuries, while faulty electrics left her home in darkness, leading to her daughter falling down stairs.
Teenage rapist jailed for Romford station toilet attack
Tommi Harwood, 18, was sentenced to five years in prison for raping a girl in the female toilets at Romford station in 2024. The attack was described by police as 'premeditated and frankly abhorrent'.
Spurs striker Marmoush fined over uninsured McLaren
Tottenham striker Omar Marmoush was convicted and fined £220 after failing to insure his £250,000 McLaren 720S, with £100 costs and £88 surcharge.
Feed robins this 1 common item in autumn to keep them visiting
Offering mealworms to robins in autumn can keep them visiting your garden all season. The RSPB advises feeding seasonally and limiting food between May and October to prevent disease.
Met Police Hunt Man After Teddington Rape
Met Police release image of man after a 19-year-old woman was raped at a house on Prince's Road, Teddington, in October 2024. Officers appeal for public help.
Bexleyheath lantern walk to remember suicide loss
A lantern walk in Bexleyheath on November 21 will remember loved ones lost to suicide and raise funds for SoBS, a charity supporting bereaved families.
Coulsdon healthcare centre to open next April
Coulsdon's new healthcare centre, funded with £9.8m, will open next April, offering 35,000 extra GP appointments and diagnostic services.
NHS App Launches Prescription Ready Alerts for Patients
NHS patients can now receive smartphone and smartwatch alerts when prescriptions are ready, reducing pharmacy calls and visits. The feature is live in about one in three pharmacies in England.
Male Hospitalized After Assault in Bromley High Street
A male was taken to hospital after an assault on Bromley High Street late Friday. Paramedics arrived within three minutes of the report.
M20 bridge death: Tributes to Alexis Malcolm, 14, after fatal fall
Alexis Malcolm, 14, died after falling from a footbridge onto the M20 in Kent. An inquest heard she was struck by multiple vehicles. Tributes have been left at the scene.
US servicewoman avoids jail for fatal North London couple crash
A US servicewoman avoided jail after a crash that killed a married couple from North London, receiving a suspended sentence for causing death by careless driving.
Pope Leo XIV to undergo lung surgery after nodule found
Pope Leo XIV, 71, will undergo surgery next week to remove a lung nodule discovered during medical checks, the Vatican confirmed.
Man charged with attempted murder after Borough Green stabbing
Juan Martez-Ortiz, 46, charged with attempted murder after two men stabbed and a woman injured in Borough Green domestic incident.
Surrey man jailed for raping and strangling 14-year-old
Bailey Harding, 21, of Bookham, was jailed for four years and six months at Chichester Crown Court on Friday (September 25) for a campaign of abuse against a teenage girl.
Woman survives cardiac arrest thanks to new ECMO protocol
Mel Baker, 52, collapsed after watching the 2024 London Marathon. She became the first survivor of a new ECMO protocol enabling direct paramedic access to St Bartholomew’s Hospital.
Stalker shot by police after woman's ordeal in London
Ana Demarr, 28, was stalked by Bryce Hodgson, who was fatally shot by armed police in 2024. She shares her ordeal and criticises police response.
Man dies after falling from roof in Swanley High Street
A man in his 40s has died after falling from a roof in Swanley High Street while police responded to a domestic incident. Kent Police referred the case to the IOPC.
Teen driver, 19, dies in BMW crash in Gerrards Cross
A 19-year-old driving a £36,500 BMW died in a crash on Windsor Road, Gerrards Cross, at 2.50am. Police appeal for witnesses.
Man Seriously Injured in Tiger Enclosure at Yorkshire Park
A man sustained serious injuries after entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park on October 10, 2026, prompting an evacuation and park closure.
Man guilty of raping woman in Catford alleyway
Melbourne Thompson, 41, of Eltham, was found guilty of rape and robbery at the Old Bailey on October 9. He attacked a woman walking to work in Catford on April 12, dragging her into an alley off Minard Road.
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