The charity cares for six historic sites including the Tower of London and Hampton Court Palace.

 The HRP Heritage Science Lab has been upgraded with £1 million of funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council.

 Croydon Council wants more than two million pounds extra from minsters in Whitehall to cover what it says are exceptional costs.

Since 2015 the borough has helped 5000 vulnerable children who have to travel there to register their asylum claims with the Home Office Unit in the Town centre.

On Monday Croydon’s cabinet will discuss a range of emergency measures, which could include cutting the number of children they have to offer assistance.

 The council now has a long lease on the 4 and a half acre complex. Which it says will help shape thfuture and make Sutton an attractive destination.

The purchase comes as the closure of a number of major retailers including Debenhams has cast a question-mark over the future of high street shopping.

Nicotiana Insecticida has sticky glands covering all its surfaces which regularly snares and kills small insects such as gnats and flies.

It is the first time a wild tobacco species has been reported to kill insects.

The plant's seeds were collected in Western Australia and cultivated in the greenhouses at Kew Gardens.

 The European champions won the Super Cup in mid-week and have been boosted by the return of striker Romelu Lukaku.

Tuchel says, while claiming more trophies is a target, he's not thinking that far ahead.

 Lukaku isn't available for today's match.

The open day will allow people to see behind the scenes of a working fire station.

Firefighter Poppy Childs says its good to be back after Covid forced many events to be cancelled.

 33-year-old David Chambers claimed to work for the NHS when he visited Kathleen Martin at her Surbiton home last year.

He pressed her wrist with a "dart-like implement" on 30 December and charged her £140.

He returned five days later to ask for a further £100, Kingston Crown Court heard.

Chambers was jailed for 42 months after he admitted two counts of fraud and one count of battery.

 The newly promoted side got the Premier League season started in front of a packed crowd in west London last night.

Covid restrictions on capacities have been scrapped for this campaign.

Brentford boss Thomas Frank says having fans back will be crucial to their hopes of staying up.

The Union says the fee of £15 per day sees some drivers paying more to work than they receive in passenger fares. 

The Ultra Low Emission Zone is also due to expand to areas like Clapham and Richmond from October.

This would mean a further  £12.50 per day in charges if a vehicle doesn’t meet the necessary requirements. 

He was shot by police, after randomly stabbing two people in Streatham in February 2020.

A forensic pathologist has told an inquest there was nothing medics could 'reasonably do' to save him.

It'll continue next week.

It’s saying you may notice health professionals looking at the screen more during your appointment.

It means they can be viewed easily 24/7.

The changes are being introduced gradually, starting this autumn.

The striker, who left Stamford Bridge in 2014, has returned in a 97-point-5 million pound deal from Inter Milan.

Some have suggested that makes the European champions one of the favourites for the Premier League title.

But Tuchel isn't going that far just yet.

There have been 76 reports made to Surrey Police since the start of the year.

Many of the victims have been women over the age of 75, with 34 people losing an average of £4,460. 

Callers pretend to be from reputable companies such as BT, who seek access to victims’ computers where they then steal personal details. 

It allows for quick assessments and treatments, so patients can go home the same day and won’t have to stay overnight.

It’s for patients who need more specialist input than at the other departments there.

From today, anyone going there for Ambulatory Emergency Care should use the entrance next to the Emergency Department.

At around 9pm yesterday, police stopped the car on Walton Lane on Desborough Island.

They initially found the driver was wanted for a violent domestic assault in the past week.

However, after more investigation, the person was further arrested for the attack earlier in the year.

Police were called just before 4pm yesterday to Manor Green Road.

The two suspects tried to break in a back door by smashing a window, but were disturbed and ran off towards Kendor Avenue.

They’re described as white, around 5ft7, with heavy builds and short dark hair.

Police say that when an intruder is in your home you shouldn’t take unnecessary risks, and call 999.

David Chambers posed as an NHS worker and told Kathleen Martin he gave her the jab at her home in December – although he didn’t break the skin.

He's been jailed for 3-and-a-half years at Kingston Crown Court.

Detective Inspector Kevin Ives is convinced Chambers would've struck again:

AJ Cricket Academy is part of Morden Cricket Club which is undergoing extensive refurbishments. 

The training facilities and pavilion will be revamped over the next two years.  

The Academy’s founder Ali Jaffer explains why it’s a great sport for youngsters to get involved with. 

26 year old Kadian Nelson pleaded guilty in April to kidnap, rape, and making a threat to kill and was sentenced today. 

Police were called shortly after 7am on November the 3rd after a member of the public saw Nelson grab the child in North Place.

He claimed the victim was his sister and tried to walk away with her, but the woman followed him, filming him before he fled.  

The club failed to qualify for European football for the first time in 26 years last season.

Arteta says spectators' support can really benefit them in matches.

33 year old David Chambers claimed to work for the NHS when he visited Kathleen Martin in December. 

He charged her £140 and returned five days later to ask for a further £100.

Chambers was jailed for 42 months after he admitted two counts of fraud by false representation and one count of battery. 

Detective Inspector Kevin Ives has read a statement on behalf of the victim:

The game marks the club's first match in the top flight since 1947.

Frank says it'll be a game to remember.

Crews were called at around 1am this morning to Hambalt Road.

Most of the ground and first floors of the building have been damaged by the fire. 

Crews took 10 calls to the blaze.

The cause is under investigation. 

Mayor of Hounslow and former Gurkha Dhan Gurung is on the seventh day of his hunger strike outside Downing Street.

Feltham and Heston MP Seema Malhotra has written to the PM, asking him to arrange a meeting with the protesters urgently.

The Ministry of Defence says they “greatly value” the Gurkhas, and they’re “committed” to a “sustainable and fair” pension for them.

A disused 1930s dance hall just off the high street has been completely re-fit to house the new Esher Theatre.

Charlie Swift is its owner and artistic director.

He says people want more venues like this on their doorstep. 

It will also be the first competitive fixture involving a capacity crowd at their new stadium.

Manager Thomas Frank admits it's an historic moment for the football club.

Southside owns the pavement in front of its entrance and has been allowing food stalls to operate on the space.

However, some traders are now claiming they have been asked to move by the end of the month.

A number of councillors have written to Southside’s owners to ask them to reconsider. 

Maggie’s, based at Charing Cross hospital, relies solely on supporter funding. 

It’s “London Night Hike” event on the 8th of October has two route options of 10 miles and 20 miles. 

The charity focuses on managing finances, stress and depression, side effects of treatment and family support.

26-year-old Malory Torr has been writing and producing music for over a decade. 

She’s recently seen her songs featured on shows such as Made in Chelsea and Queer Eye. 

Malory says she still gets star struck when she hears how her music is being used.  

It’s after a consultation revealed people would be happier with them opening for shorter hours rather than see the services outsourced. 

They’ll open on average two fewer days a week and the council will also look to hire them out for community use. 

The authority is trying to save £500,000 after it issued a Section 114 notice, effectively declaring itself bankrupt.

It uses data from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Users anywhere in the world can look at the information on the map, which looks at the globe’s oceans and coastlines up to 2150.

Two people were injured when Sudesh Amman, who was shot dead by police, began his attack in February last year.

He'd left Belmarsh prison despite pleas from police and MI5 to keep him in longer.

The inquest at the Royal Courts of Justice continues.

The council has pledged to resettle three families who have supported the UK in Afghanistan.

The authority is looking for one, two or three bedroom properties available within the next two months, for at least a year.

Councillor Neil Houston says they’ll help the Afghan refugees with medical needs, English lessons, and finding jobs.

The depiction of him immortalises his iconic headline set at Glastonbury in 2019, and features him wearing his controversial stab vest.

The 28-year-old, who now lives in Kingston, says it "feels mad" to see a version of himself in wax.

Healthwatch Kingston, is trying to find out how many people in 6 London boroughs have it and how they were diagnosed. 

The independent body is asking those who have had Covid to take part in an online survey, with the results hopefully ready by October. 

Healthwatch Kingston’s CEO, Stephen Bitti, explains the findings so far:

African elephants are considered critically endangered, at risk from poachers and climate change. 

Leatherhead based Sheldrick Wildlife Trust operates an orphan elephant rescue and rehabilitation program in Kenya. 

Rob Brandford is Executive Director at the charity; he says trophy hunting is another big cause for concern:

Teachers have assessed their pupils instead of exams because of the pandemic.

Almost 29% of entries got top marks, that’s up 2.7 percentage points compared with last year.

Abi Braha is a student at Rivers Academy in Feltham; she’s celebrating stellar results including three Grade 9s:

The Champions League winners were forced to extra time and won 6-5 on penalties in Belfast.

Goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga was substituted on for the shootout and saved the decisive spot-kick.

Tuchel admits playing 120 minutes wasn't ideal before their first Premier League match on Saturday.

No exams were held because of the pandemic and the school closures which followed.

Across England, almost 29% of entries received one of the top marks, up 2.7%, while girls have once again outperformed boys overall.

In London, the number kids getting the top grades rose by 3%, but the number of pass grades didn’t even rise a percentage point.

The average rise in Surrey is 19%, compared to 5% across England.

However, the rate per 100,000 is lower, with 251 for Surrey and 298 for England.

Reigate and Banstead is seeing the highest rate, with 288.

Hospital admissions are again down on last week.

Teams from six London boroughs are asking people to share their own personal experiences of the condition via an online survey.

Long Covid exhibits over 200 symptoms which vary hugely in length of time and intensity.

CEO of Healthwatch Kingston , Stephen Bitti, hopes the information gathered will help mould future support systems.

An open call went out to artists from the council earlier this year to submit their designs.

The winning sculptures, which range from a multi-coloured spinning top to a steel crescent moon, were chosen by a specialist panel. 

The trail, which takes people on a journey through the town centre,   officially launches to the public on Saturday. 

Police have just released details of the incident on the 19th of July, near Tilt Road cemetery, between 1pm and 2.45.

It’s believed two separate dog walkers may have seen it, a woman in her 30s with a Chihuahua and a middle-aged man with a large shaggy dog.

A E-fit has been released of the suspect, who’s between 50 and 60, with a London accent, and a black Nike backpack.

Chef Gordon Ramsay’s daughter is joining Strictly.

Matilda joins others including actor Greg Wise and Dragons’ Den star Sara Davies in the line-up.  

The 19 year old from Wandsworth  presents her own cooking show on CBBC.

They’ll offer one-to-one support sessions, working with adults and children without a GP referral.   

Sessions can be over Zoom, by phone, face-to-face, at school or in the charity’s Community Centre. 

For further details Contact April Holden [email protected]  078794 830 912

 Stephen Vause, who lives at the Royal Star & Garter, is a finalist in the Inspiration category.

  Stephen was just 19 when he was suffered brain injuries in the attack in Basra in 2007. 

Earlier this year, he undertook a 60-mile virtual London to Brighton cycle ride raising more than £5,000 for Help for Heroes.

To vote for Stephen, go to starandgarter.org 

 Cllr Richard Field says the last year has been difficult for many, but those who are in a position to give, should consider it.  

This year’s chosen charities are Regenerate-RISE, an organisation that supports isolated older and vulnerable residents.

Also, the Full Circle Fund Therapies, which offers care and support to very sick children and adults at St George’s Hospital in Tooting.

The inquest into the attack in February last year is continuing at the Royal Courts of Justice. 

20-year-old Sudesh Amman ran towards one of the armed surveillance officers with a knife after stabbing two people.

Officer BX75, whose identity is being protected, said "I thought he was going to stab me and kill me or certainly seriously injure me.”

Amman was shot and killed at the scene.

Correspondent Aisha Zahid reports 

 Sudesh Amman stabbed two people in Streatham High Street in February last year.

Officers have been talking about the moment the 20-year-old was chased down and shot dead.

Correspondent Aisha Zahid is following the hearing and says one officer described confronting Amman:

Doctors, who are now administering jabs to 16 and 17 year olds,  are warning that the virus has not gone away.

Dr Nick Merrifield is the New Malden and Worcester Park Primary Care Network Clinical Director.

He tells us why he thinks some people are not coming forward for their vaccine.

Warning messages have been imprinted on pavements in places like Kingston where monitors have recorded high pollution levels.  

Walking away from the curb or choosing a less busy route are ways recommended to avoid polluted areas.  

Mums for Lungs founder, Jemima Hartshorn, says the stencils are alerting people to pollution monitors which can be hard to spot. 

It’s part of a pilot scheme by Wandsworth Council, which will see the caddies be emptied weekly.

Tooting Labour MP Dr Rosena-Allin Khan says she’s been campaigning for it in Tooting, and asks “what’s the hold up?”.

The council says they want to see “how well it works”, and says it’s taking a large amount of investment.

Councillor Pritam Grewal says they’ve struck deals so “no-one is excluded from online services”.

Last year saw a 30% increase in people accessing Hounslow’s services online.

They’re also installing fibre optic broadband in some council homes, with areas in Feltham already benefiting.

They aim to lift the European Super Cup when they face Europa League winners Villarreal in Belfast later.

Tuchel insists his side's strong finish to the last campaign has made no difference on how he'll be approaching things.

Richmond Council’s proposals for a new centre, on the same land as the existing Elleray Hall, will include 16 affordable flats.

If plans get the green light, current users will be able to move from the old facility and into the new one overnight.

Over 200 residents voiced their opinions on the proposals earlier this year, with around 70% in agreement with the new plans. 

More than 1.5m people passed through the airport in July.

Though overall numbers are still 80% down on pre-pandemic levels.

Fully-vaccinated arrivals from America don't need to quarantine - but that's not been reciprocated yet.

But some parents are voicing concerns that the vaccine can be given without parental consent.

New Malden based GP, Dr Nick Merrifield, says they need to put their trust in their teenagers, as well as the NHS. 

It’s after a complaint was made that the red signal can’t be seen because of overgrown vegetation.

The complainant says the foliage blocking the light column on Coombe Lane West where it meets Galsworthy Road is dangerous.

Kingston Council says “vegetation is not part of the rewilding plan but rather our maintenance and pruning programme.”

A group of sixteen to seventeen year old teenage boys and two younger children were involved in the altercation last Wednesday.

It happened at around 4.15pm in the Gogmore Park car park in Riverdell Close.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Runnymede Police.

A national HGV driver shortage and staff absence has led to waste contractor Veolia having to put an “improvement plan” in place.  

Kingston Council says it is working with Veolia to make sure disruption for residents is limited.

 People in Wandsworth and Sutton have also experienced delays with recycling collection over the last few weeks.

The operator has launched a consultation alongside Network Rail to gauge public feeling.

The amount of trains would be reduced from 6 to 4 an hour from December next year as part of a “post-pandemic” timetable.

Epsom MP, Chris Grayling, says this is based on an assumption considerably fewer people will be commuting going forward. 

He’s told train bosses this new plan is unworkable.

The Friends of Wimbledon Park have started a petition, asking for it to open at 7am every day, rather than 8 on weekdays and 9 on weekends.

It’s being supported by the area’s MP Stephen Hammond.

The Friends say they’ve spoken to Merton Council, but there’s been no agreement so far.

You can find a link to it here:

Nine London boroughs in total have recorded a weekly rise in infections according to new figures. 

Cases in Kingston were up 13.4% in the seven days leading up to August the 4th, the equivalent of 481 cases.  

Dr Nick Merrifield has been leading the vaccination roll out in the New Malden and Worcester Park areas of Kingston:

Police stopped the van on Friday after it being driven in an “abnormal suspicious manner”.

One of the men was already wanted and was arrested, however, while the police were speaking to the men, a call came through about a recent burglary.

The men and the vehicle matched the description, and so both were arrested on suspicion of a further offence.

The woman was found seriously injured at the junction of High Street and North Street just before 10am.

According to the Met Police, the driver of the car stopped and was arrested on suspicion of driving over the prescribed alcohol limit.

26-year-old Daniel Harlley is accused of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs, and cannabis possession.

He was one of three arrested in dawn raids yesterday.

22-year-old Umar Pervez from Croydon was arrested on Thursday.

Three other men have been released under investigation, and a woman has been released with no further action.

The new campaign begins on Friday with newly promoted Brentford hosting Arsenal.

Defending champions Manchester City begin their defence against Tottenham two days later.

Lampard says the race to lift the trophy is wide open.

It was found on the Meads by a family, who took it to a vet.

Runnymede Police are now working with the Scottish Police, after finding out it was stolen from Perthshire.

A number of CCTV trawls and enquiries are being carried out, and officers are out on the Meads to give advice to dog walkers.

There’s been an 11% rise, compared to just 1% nationally.

However, the amount of hospitalisations has dropped.

Spelthorne is the only borough seeing a decline, dropping 19%.

Tandridge and Reigate and Banstead are the boroughs seeing the highest rate.

Mitcham and Morden MP Siobhan McDonagh says there are already proposals that will see St Helier lose it’s A&E, maternity services and more.

There is also an ongoing consultation about kidney services moving away from St Helier and into St George’s.

Ms McDonagh says this is a “worrying trend” and downgrading St Helier means “moving acute services from an area of deprivation to one of wealth”.

The NHS says the grouping will allow them to “strengthen the professional networks” and “nothing outwardly will change”.

Emergency crews were called around 2.40am to a single vehicle collision on Seven Hills Road.

An 18-year-old man has been arrested.

If you have any information, contact Surrey Police, or Crimestoppers to remain anonymous.

On Thursday and Friday, James Wyatt is hosting a series of Meet the Beat sessions.

They each last around 30 minutes, and take place in the early afternoon.

Here is the full schedule:

Thursday 12 August - 12.15 to 12.45 – PooleyGreen and #Egham Meet the Beat and meeting with Councillors – outside Tesco, High Street, Egham.

Thursday 12 August - 13.00 to 13.30 – EnglefieldGreen Meet the Beat and meeting with Councillors – Outside Ashwood Road Police Office.

Thursday 12 August - 13.45 to 14.15 – VirginiaWater and #Longcross Meet the Beat and meeting with Councillors – Trumps Green Parade by the shops.

Thursday 12 August - 14:30 to 15:00 Hythe Meet the Beat behind the Hythe Centre car park.

Friday 13 August - 12.45 to 13.15 – Chertsey Meet the Beat and meeting with Councillors – Sainsbury’s.

Friday 13 August - 13.30 to 14.00 – NewHaw and Woodham Meet the Beat and meeting with Councillors – Heathervale Recreation Ground.

Friday 13 August - 14.15 to 14.45 – Addlestone South, Addlestone North and Bourneside Meet the Beat and meeting with Councillors – Green at side of Surrey Towers.

Friday 13 August - 15:00 to 15:30 Ottershaw Memorial Park car park (5 minute walk from Brox Road).

Her brother Richard told the Mirror that Steve Wright worked on the QE2 at the same time as her, and allegedly flirted with her once.

Suzy went missing in 1986, after leaving to meet a man named “Mr Kipper” for a viewing at a flat.

Wright’s ex-wife says that he used “Kipper” as slang for face.

The Hampton Fund supports people on low income with the costs of gas and electricity, and provides services to those in need.

If your child is starting at secondary school this September, and living in Hampton, Twickenham, Teddington or Whitton, contact the Hampton Fund.

Emfest 2021 will take place in New Malden at the Royal Oak on the 21st of this month.

Since they were started in 2016, they’ve raised over £40,000 for charities including Mind Kingston.

Beth Jakob says it’s a good tribute to her sister Emily.

They were on the site for around four days.

Officers patrolled the area while the group was there, and have now cleaned the site.

He went on a minute-long stabbing rampage, before being shot dead by police in south London in February 2020.

Firearms officers say the tactics used at the time were "correct" - though his family called the undercover surveillance of him at the time a "failure".

The inquest continues.

The foreign secretary and MP for Esher and Walton, Dominic Raab, says the UK doesn't recognise that victory - and claims their leader "continues to crush democracy."

The economic sanctions target the country's state-owned banks and prevent Belarusian air carriers from flying over or landing in the UK.

Speaking at his annual news conference, President Lukashenko dismissed them.

It involved more than 150 officers and resulted in 26 vehicle seizures, eight arrests and the recovery of £30,000 worth of stolen goods.

County lines often exploit the young and vulnerable, so specially trained officers were on hand to assist those in need of safeguarding.

Chief Superintendent Dave Stringer said, “The Met is committed to tackling violence. We will continue to target and arrest criminals”.

Gold medal winning boxer Galal Yafai even got his own song.

Maggie’s Pets has been in The Broadway for 34 years.

A GoFundMe page has been set up to help Maggie with costs, which has already raised over £1,000.

She explains why she’s having to leave after more than three decades. 

An unnamed minister has been quoted in the Daily Mail as saying civil servants should have their pay docked if they refuse.

A union chief says it's "insulting".

Spelthorne MP Kwasi Kwarteng has been asked what he'd like his staff to do.

They are being run by the council in partnership with Croydon business Peddle My Wheels. 

The team fixes up and sells old and unwanted bikes before mechanics service them to make sure they are safe and ready to ride. 

The first market will take place next weekend in Westow Park.

He’s one of three arrested this morning, in an operation that saw the Met Police team up with the Essex force.

Since November 2019, the Met says they’ve closed 527 lines, and arrested over 1,000 people.

Commissioner Cressida Dick says they want to make sure gangs “cannot profit they cause to the most vulnerable”.

Caroline Hall was saved by the lifeboat institution while on holiday in South Wales.

She wants to raise awareness of what to do in a rip current, and says you need to swim parallel to the shore, since swimming against the current will defeat most swimmers.

Her fundraiser is still going, which you can find here.

The Mirror says that in July, after Mr Raab gave France an Amber Plus rating, visited there, but didn’t isolate on his return.

Since the Esher and Walton MP is a Crown servant, he can get a government certificate to avoid isolating.

The Foreign Office says “he’s the Foreign Secretary. It’s his job to represent the UK abroad”.

Emfest was started by Beth Jakob in 2016, and has since raised over £40,000 for mental health charities, including Mind Kingston.

The festival is at the Royal Oak in New Malden on the 21st of August.

Nicky G Kill is one of the event organisers, and tells us what some of the money has gone towards.

Maggie, who ran Maggie’s Pets, suffered a serious fall, and is having to close as a result.

It’s open today and tomorrow to move the last of the stock, and to allow her to say goodbye to the community.

A GoFundMe has been set up to help her with costs.

Currently, the eastbound platform can be accessed without stairs, but the westbound platform cannot.

Merton’s Lib Dems have created a petition which they’re urging residents to sign.

They say the lack of access especially causes issues for the elderly, disabled and those with children.

It’s called the Wagon of Dreams and is a fun [packed dreamy adventure with puppetry and original music.

It’s presented in a caravan, is Covid safe and is suitable for all ages.

The show is running from 11th until the 20th August at various dates and venues across the borough.

Violence had erupted across the capital over the death of Mark Duggan who had been shot by police in North London days earlier. 

Croydon became a symbol of the riots after the 140-year-old House of Reeves furniture store was burned to the ground. 

At the time, owner Trevor Reeves told us about the devastating effect the arson attack had had on the family.  

Mary and Aidy are two such cats that were rescued from a back garden in Clapham and are now living on a farm.

Today’s launch coincides with International Cat Day.

The charity wants anyone with a suitable home for a cat that is “nervous” living in London, to come forward. 

It’s after a man was arrested last weekend after allegedly spray painting signs at the Ferndale Road LTN in Clapham.

A second man was arrested the next day after allegedly stealing a sign from the same scheme.

CCTV evidence has been passed to the police and more council officer patrols have been introduced.