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Calls for ULEZ Exemption for Smugglers Way
Councillors say people trying to recycle shouldnât be penalised

Hospital Issues Warning as Omicron Comes to Wandsworth
One case of new strain of Covid identified in borough

Labour Narrowly Avoids Shock Defeat in By-election
Candidate in Tooting ward wins by just one vote

Commuters Urged To Help Christmas Shoebox Appeal
South Western Railway collecting gifts for vulnerable children and adults

Mayor Urges Support for Rough Sleeping Campaign
Calls on Londoners to help contribute to ending homelessness in the capital

Southfields Residents' Group Has Socks Appeal
Knitted socks wanted for residents of Wandsworth prison

No Last Minute Breakthrough in Tube Dispute
Strikes over Night Tube restart set to proceed this week

Plan to Convert Crowne Plaza Hotel into Home For Elderly
96-bedroom care unit would specialise in dementia care

Man on Run From Police May Be Sleeping Rough in Battersea
Danny Sawyer failed to turn up to court earlier this month

Life Sentence for Joseph Marafini's Killer
15-year-old was stabbed to death outside Sainsbury's on Garrett Lane

Wandsworth MPs Visit Local Mental Health Trust
Tour ward catering for deaf patients and see ongoing construction work

Prisoner Absconds From St. George's Hospital
Andrew Waters escaped by climbing through a window

Nine Elms Development Described as 'Dubai-on-Thames'
Councillor claims flats are being built for overseas investors rather than local people

Parents Angry About Earlsfield 5G Mast Plans
Application made to position it next to two schools and a playground

Business and Shops Urged To Open Up Their Toilets
Report on World Toilet Days shows that many struggle to find accessible facilities

Putney Rotary Launches Coat Collection Appeal
Clear out your cupboards for the Wrap Up London campaign

Mayor Warns That Tube, Bus and Cycle Schemes Face Cuts
Says transport network will be in a state of managed decline without funding

Extinction Rebellion Storm into Council Climate Change Event
Group angered that Shell was allowed to participate while it was excluded

Objections To Wimbledon Tennis Plan Reach 1,000
Councillor claims restrictive covenant could prevent AELTC scheme

Two Key Roads To Be Permanently Pedestrianised
Vehicles will be banned from Old York Road and Battersea High Street

Night Tube Dispute Threatens Christmas Chaos
RMT union says it is planning weekend strikes which will affect regular services

World Heart Beat Music Academy Given Funds for New Home
Education centre and concert venue to be built in Embassy Gardens

Bird Flu Warning Issued By The Royal Parks
Visitors to Richmond Park urged not to feed or touch wildlife

Money Available for Profoundly Disabled Children
Elifar Foundation has funds for residents of Wandsworth Borough

Mixed Early Verdict on Northern Line Extension
Praise from passengers despite 24 minute waits and poor signage

Battersea Flat Fire Victim Tells of 'Nightmare' Experience
Single mum had to run with family down 20 flights of stairs to escape

Jail for Woman Who Caused Fatal Collision in Battersea
Rajanee Brown was drunk when she crashed killing her friend

Charity Walk for Peace Kicks Off Borough Poppy Appeal
Members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community joined by Mayor and MP

More Details of Revealed of Public Realm Improvement Plans
ÂŁ5million to be spent on a range of measures across the borough

St George's Hospital Cancer Care Team Up for Award
Finalists in 2021 Macmillan Excellence Awards

Fleur Anderson Calls for Ban on Plastic in Wet Wipes
Putney MP says new law would reduce blockages in the sewer network

Care Home Took Two Weeks to Tell Woman Mother Had Died
Rosedene Nursing Home criticised in Ombudsman report

Three Arrests After Garratt Lane Stabbing
22-year-old victim recovering after being taken to hospital

Reprieve for Food Stalls Outside Southside Shopping Centre
Negotiations continue as way sought for them to stay

Man From Battersea Found With Sawn Off Shotgun
Enriquo Withers convicted of dealing class A drugs and firearms offences

Thames Water Fined Over Unsafe West Hill Roadworks
One of three locations subject of case brought against them by TfL

Twenty Storey Pencil Building Gets Go-Ahead
The Wandsworth Tower will slip into parking space behind 86-88 Garratt Lane

Wandle Delta Development Blueprint Published
Aims to provide guide for future planning decisions in the area

New Wing Officially Opened at St Cecilia's
School holds dedication service for new teaching block

Crackdown on Indecent Exposure on Wandsworth Common
Several offences have taken place over last six months

Wandsworth Prison Vigil Held for Jailed Climate Protestor
James Brown glued himself to passenger jet at City Airport

Wandsworth Police in Street Robbery Crackdown
Range of initiatives as problem increases after schools return

'Scruffy' Earlsfield Estate To Be Demolished
Mixed feelings about 193 new homes planned at Garratt Lane site

Ashcroft School Asked To Rethink Cycle Ban
Bikes on list of items forbidden to pupils along with knives and drugs

Council Introduces Changes To Household Waste Recycling
Cardboard no longer needs to be place in clear sacks

Construction Starts On Local Co-Living Community
Industrial units demolished to make way for The Collective

Wandsworth Councillor Resigns From Labour Party Due To 'Bullying'
Hannah Stanislaus took over Fleur Anderson's seat after by-election

Wandsworth's Young Population Blamed for High Infection Rate
Borough currently is top of the table for cases in London

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It Shouldn't Happen To A Plumber

The Italian Plumber: A Christmas Tale -Daddy, is Father Christmas real?

Major Roadworks Ahead in Wandsworth

Traffic delays likely in the area due to road and lane closures

Forthcoming Travel Disruption in Wandsworth

Trains and tubes affected by engineering works

Local Parkruns Have Now Resumed

Back up and running every Saturday morning at three venues

Works of Art To Adorn Wandsworth's Lampposts

Creations of 120 local artists to feature on boroughâs high streets

London's New Year Fireworks Display Cancelled

Event called off due to 'uncertainties caused by Covid'

Royal Academy of Dance Holds Prestigious Competition Entirely Online

Ground-breaking format hosted by Wimbledon resident Darcey Bussell

New Book To Be Published About Wandsworth Common

Park's 150th anniversary celebrations to be marked with an illustrated history

Ashes Legend Visits Wandsworth Cricket Club

Monty Panesar holds masterclass at SinjunGrammarians

Summit Aims To Prevent Mental Health Crisis

Local hospital trusts join with community leaders to implement action plan

Wandsworth Arts Fringe Given Award

OneOff awards are for theatre organisations operating during pandemic

Battersea Park Children's Zoo Reopens After Lockdown

Huge response to crowdfunding helped it survive through months of closure

Rock Legend Sting Sings With Local Community Choir

Choristers were gobsmacked when the Battersea Power Station resident dropped in

On Line Resources To Keep Kids Reading

Local charity Learn to Love to Read provides support and activities virtually

Wandsworth Residents Encouraged to Use Free Online Breastfeeding Classes

Tooting MP Dr Rosena Allin-Khan says this will ease pressure on local NHS

Focus on Sleaze in Wandsworth Historian 50th Anniversary Issue

Also features picture well known politician with KKK at Putney station

Wandsworth Students Recognised For Outstanding Achievements

Charity run by wealthy philanthropist hands out medals, certificates and cheques

Local School Children Ask Questions About Faith

Attend 'Faith Direct' to quiz representatives from different religious groups

Original Local Art For Northern Line Extension Stations

New ticket halls will reflect the area's heritage and worth

Volunteers Needed To Help Combat Loneliness In The Elderly

Wandsworth resident calls on community-minded individuals to help raise awareness

LIVE Travel Updates
Wandsworth traffic and travel information

Leisure

Welcome To Promised Care Ltd

Careworkers to provide live-in and live-out care to private clients

Luxury Bowling Set To Come To Ram Quarter

Strike bar and restaurant will provide a range of games and activities

Bitten By The Gardening Bug?

Thrive London's local hub is looking for volunteers

Wandsworth Resident Gordon Ramsay Adds To His Local Restaurant Portfolio

Taking over the Mother pizza site at the Power station

First Pint Pulled For Sambrook in Its New Home

Fresh start for Britain's oldest continuously working brewery in Ram Quarter

Local Lebanese Triumphs At National Awards Ceremony

Waleema scoops up a Deliveroo top restaurant prize

What's Happening at The Spread Eagle?

Major refurb includes boutique hotel, HQ for Young's and a new pub interior

Property

Wandsworth Agents Deal with Hangover After Stamp Duty Party

Sales reportedly slow after rush to meet tax discount deadline

Blend of Old and New Giving Strength To Wandsworth Property

Agents believe prices in area will be supported by positive change

Strong Year for Wandsworth Property Despite Range of Challenges

Market shakes off Brexit, lockdown and economic problems to register 17.5% rise

Another High-Rise Build Underway On York Road

On the site of the old Battersea Bar

Prime Central Wandsworth Plot Acquired For Redevelopment

Student accommodation provider Downing buys gasworks site

Plans Being Drawn Up To Transform Wandsworth Town Hall

New public entrance, walkways and gardens being proposed

Landmark Tower Approved for Wandsworth Town Centre

Controversial 20 storey building will be on Garratt Lane

Famous Author's Former Home Goes Up For Sale

George Eliot wrote The Mill on the Floss while living in the house.

Huge Redevelopment of Old York Road Area Planned

Ferrier Street, Wandsworth Town Station and corner site in line for a complete rebuild

Property in Wandsworth
Your guide to the local property market including services and homes for sale and rent

Community

Children's Literary Charity Calls for Volunteers in Wandsworth

Help need to support programmes in borough primary schools

Queenstown Road Set For Substantial Reduction in Services

South Western Railway plan to halve number of trains during peak

Accessibility of New Northern Line Stations Criticised

Design flaws said to limited navigability for wheelchair users

Wandsworth Foodbank Continues To Provide Essential Safety Net

Covid-19 crisis leaving more and more people short

Which Are The Hardest Schools In Wandsworth To Get Into?

New figures show over-subscription rates at local primaries and secondaries

Care Costs To Double in Wandsworth

Self-funders being told to make arrangements directly with providers

Why I Love Southfields Library

Local resident Trevor Vicary takes part in #gettoknowyourlibrary campaign

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