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Fury Over AELTC's Expansion Plans For Wimbledon Park
Area used for Wimbledon Tennis Championships could almost treble in size

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

London Has More Statutes of Animals Than Women Says Report
Only four per cent of monuments in the capital are to a named female

Supply Problems Impacting Building of Affordable Homes
Rising building costs and materials shortage making some schemes unviable

London Could Need 60,000 Electric Vehicle Charging Points
Report says lack of available land obstacle to expanding infrastructure

Council Providing Mega Skips for Bulky Waste
Chance to dispose of unwanted large household items this Saturday

Over 200 Deer Culled in Richmond Park Over Last Year
Four were killed after being injured in interaction with park users

Teenager Charged After 'Tactical Contact' in Richmond Park Area
Armed officers deployed after more bike robberies

Night Tube Set To Return in November
Service being reintroduced initially on Central and Victoria Lines

Block of Flats Catches Fire in Battersea
Woman and child taken to hospital after blaze breaks out on 20th floor

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

New Mural in Southside Shopping Centre
Art installation aims to illustrate the importance of looking after the environment

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

New Call For London To Have Smart Road Charging
Think tank believes levies on motorists should be based on miles travelled

Light Show To Illuminate New Tube Stations
Route between Nine Elms and Battersea Power Station to be projected into sky

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

Council Intending To Plant 10,000 Flower Bulbs
Mainly daffodils will appear across Wandsworth Borough next spring

Santander Cycle Hire Use Reaches Record Level
Over 1 million hires during the month of September

Vigilance Urged After Machete Attack on Richmond Park Cyclist
Robbers on motorbikes attacked and robbed Alexandar Richardson

Insulate Britain Blocks Wandsworth Bridge
Environmental activists switch their protests to more sites across London

Royal Parks Issue Warning Over Rutting Deer
Photographers spotted dangerously close to stags

London Firefighters Down By a Thousand Over Last Decade
Union blames government cuts for decline in service

Wandsworth Agents Deal with Hangover After Stamp Duty Party
Sales reportedly slow after rush to meet tax discount deadline

Mayor Says Recent Cases Have 'Shattered Confidence' in the Police
Calls for thorough inquiry into Met failings

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

Most HGVs Already Meet ULEZ Standards
Non-compliant larger vehicles would face charge of ÂŁ300 a day

Wandsworth Changing Cashless Parking Provider
Service to be switched from Parkmobile to RingGo

Call for Speeding Fines for Cyclists in Richmond Park
Councillor claims measure is necessary to protect deer crossing

Southfields Gets New Bike Friendly Traffic Lights
Part of a range of cycling improvements in the village centre

Wandsworth Delayed Adoption Application By Two Years
Borough makes pay out after causing 'significant distress'

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

St George's Hospital Sees Big Fall in Waiting Lists
Increased referrals and more efficient remote working have reduced backlog

Work Starts On Redevelopment Of St Ann's Hill Landmark Building
The Old Sorting Office is being converted into apartments

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

Nine Elms Residents Appear Happy To Live on a Construction Site
Locals have factored in building work continuing until the next decade

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

Children's Literary Charity Calls for Volunteers in Wandsworth
Help need to support programmes in borough primary schools

Council Proposing Big Increase in Bike Hangar Provision
Over 600 more secure cycle parking spaces if new facilities approved

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

Southside Under Pressure Not To Evict Pop-up Food Stalls
Shopping centre accused of prioritising wishes of Coca Cola corporation

Sky Pool Development Residents Complain About 'Poor Door'
People in shared ownership units say they are being segregated

Number of Universal Credit Claims Doubles in Wandsworth
Has risen to nearly 12,000 over the course of the pandemic

Queenstown Road Set For Substantial Reduction in Services
South Western Railway plan to halve number of trains during peak

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: Oh, what a friendly little dog Part 2

John Parnham Kidz World At Eelbrook Common and Normand Park

Lots of fun for all the family

London's New Year Fireworks Display Cancelled

Event called off due to 'uncertainties caused by Covid'

Time To Start Thinking About Secondary School Choices

Parents and carers urged to start application process for September 2022

Story Walks Providing Interactive Adventure Trail for Children

Unique tales begin at Putney, Southfields and Wandsworth Libraries

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

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

Royal Academy of Dance Holds Prestigious Competition Entirely Online

Ground-breaking format hosted by Wimbledon resident Darcey Bussell

Riverside Artists Group Launches River Theme Projects

Events include clay workshops in Brentford and a Whistler Walk along the Thames

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

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Wandsworth traffic and travel information

Leisure

Welcome To Promised Care Ltd

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

Worldâs 'Most Sustainable Pizza' Being Sold in Wandsworth

Italian chef cooking food to help the planet at Streetcube

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

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

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Community

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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