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Battersea Dogs and Cats Home Reveals Major Achievements
With 2022 promising even more advances in pet welfare

Arnal Crescent Development Completed
Council takes possession of four new homes in Southfields

Residents Call for Sky Pool Not To Be Heated in Winter
Claim it is wasteful as 'no one uses itâ at the moment'

New 'Eco-friendly' River Boats To Operate on Thames
Uber Boats bringing two hybrid vessels into service

Two Billion Litres of Sewage Dumped in Thames in Two Days
Report reveals extent of discharge from Mogden Sewage Treatment Works

Mayor Wants Road Charging Scheme for London
New plans being considered after Boundary Charge ditched

Another Collision at Notorious Battersea Bridge Junction
Female cyclist left with life-changing injuries after being hit by lorry

St. George's Nightingale Wing Unlikely To Ever Be Used
Unit was built to provide surge capacity during Omicron wave

South Western Announces New Temporary Timetable
Cuts to services to take place beginning on 17 January

Sadiq Khan Confirms Plan to Run for Third Term
Mayor says he has no ambitions to lead the Labour Party

TfL Has One Million Speeding Ticket Target
Senior police officer suggests fines will more than double this year

Santander Cycle Hire Scheme Breaks New Record
Almost 11 million hires and one million users last year

Commuters Advised To Plan for Northern Line Closure
No service between Kennington and Moorgate until mid-May

Car Usage Back To Pre-pandemic Levels in London
Passenger numbers on public transport still well down

Fines on London's Red Routes To Rise
Offences such as illegal parking and using bus lanes to cost drivers ÂŁ160

Wandsworth Society Celebrates Its 50 Year Anniversary
Reminiscing on its achievements and ongoing challenges

Huge Growth in Number of e-Scooter Collisions
Just over 5% involve scooters on official TfL trial

Over 30 London Schools Targeted By Anti-vaxxers
Police called to intervene on 19 occasions

Over 1,000 Facemask Fines Issued on Public Transport
Enforcement officers have been implementing restrictions since November

Plans Submitted for Tower Blocks by Wandsworth Bridge
Proposal to build up to twenty storeys high on Fulham riverside

Two Sought After Man Racially Abused on Northern Line
Victim was travelling with his family during incident at Tooting Broadway

Old York Bridge Underpass Project Completed
Improvements aim to make way safer for pedestrians and cyclists

Free Christmas Tree Collection is Now Available
Leave out your tree with normal collection before Friday 14 January

Southern Suspends Local Services Due to Covid
Staff absences mean no trains out of Victoria for over a week

Message from the Wandsworth Director of Public Health
Shannon Katiyo gives advice as the Omicron virus spreads

Almost a Third of London's Fire Engines Out of Action
Staff shortages due to Omicron hitting service hard

Mixed Reaction To 24 Hour Bus Lane Decision
TfL accused of failing to justify making change permanent

Six Months of Strike Action Planned on the Tube
RMT drivers threatening longest ever industrial action

ULEZ Equipment Costs To Top ÂŁ100 million
Cameras and maintenance expense expected to be covered by revenue

Developers Move In On Former NatWest
Plans for High Street site to become a residential block

Pedestrian Crossing To Be Installed Near Floreat Academy
Designs submitted for scheme to increase safety on Garratt Lane

Gwynneth Morgan Centre Officially Opened
New facility in East Hill will be run by Age UK Wandsworth

Big Response To Christmas Appeal at Local Train Stations
Thousands of gifts donated by SWR passengers and staff

Residents Fear Battersea Turning into Hong Kong or Shanghai
Another tower block plan approved this time 16 storeys high

Last Chance To Comment on Wandsworth's Air Quality Plan
Council has set targets for pollution reduction up to 2025

Merton and Wandsworth Residents Reminded of Warmer Homes Fund
Cash available for those struggling with energy bills

Money Being Provided To Help with Food and Fuel Costs
ÂŁ2million made available by the council for families in need

Blind Climate Activist Released from Wandsworth Prison
Given bail while judges consider James Brown's grounds for appeal

Nominations Open for the Active Wandsworth Awards
Know someone who has contributed to the community through sport?

New Nine Elms School Design Highly Commended
Primary on South London Mail Centre site due to open in 2026

Earlsfield 5G Mast Proposal Blocked by Council
Structure planned by Swaby Gardens deemed 'visually discordant'

New Park and Cafe Part of Springfield Hospital Development
800 flats being built along with new mental health facilities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Calendar

Forthcoming Travel Disruption in Wandsworth

Trains and tubes affected by engineering works

Major Roadworks Ahead in Wandsworth

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

Mayor Launches Discounted Theatre Ticket Offer

Sale of seats for West End Shows in the New Year starting at ÂŁ10

New Round of Strikes Planned on the Tube

RMT to ballot members over reduction in station staff numbers

Local Parkruns Have Now Resumed

Back up and running every Saturday morning at three venues

Charity Walk for Peace Kicks Off Borough Poppy Appeal

Members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community joined by Mayor and MP

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

It Shouldn't Happen To A Plumber

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

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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