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Council To Pay London Living Wage on New Contracts
New administration commits to higher rate for staff of external companies

TfL Starts Consultation on Proposed ULEZ Expansion
Move would mean restrictions would apply within the M25 next year

Survey Suggests Confidence in Met at Lowest Ever Level
Just 57% believe police in the capital can be relied upon

Meeting Discusses Plans To Tackle Violence Against Women
Police look to the community to develop unified strategy

Council Refuses To Pay for Taxis for 'Bullied' Schoolgirl
Grandmother claims it was only way to keep her safe

Warning of 'Dickensian Diseases' Returning To London
Cost of living crisis could lead to a rise in malnutrition, gout and scurvy

Nearly 25,000 Sign Petition To Save Southfields Shooting Club
Wimbledon Park Rifle Club could make way for nursery and tennis courts

New Wandsworth Council Leader Pledges Fresh Start
Simon Hogg commits to keeping Council Tax low as he announces cabinet

Mayor Sets Up Commission To Look at Cannabis Legalisation
Appoints Lord Falconer to head team of experts

Northern Line Bank Branch Reopening Confirmed
Services to resume after being closed for seventeen weeks

Wandsworth Gym Takes On Three Peaks Challenge For Local Charity
Raising vital funds for the Katherine Low Settlement

Final Phase of Burridge Gardens Development Approved
Thirties blocks on Peabody Estate on St. Johnâs Hill to be demolished

Witnesses To Serious Collision in Tooting Sought
Victim still fighting for his life over a week after being hit by a van

Nine Year Wait for Development of British Lion Site Ends
Permission granted for five storey block on Thessaly Road

South Thames College Students Excel In Maths Challenge
Seven local mathematicians won places in 2022 Final

Girls Encouraged To Get Active in Wandsworth
Local initiative is bridging the gender gap in physical activity

Stunning Victory for Labour in Wandsworth
Party leader says gains exceeded party's expectations

Local Police Demonstrate Use of Body Worn Video
Members of public invited to police encounter panel

No Mow May in Wandsworth Again This Year
Selected areas of grass to be left uncut to encourage pollinators

Popular Battersea Jazz Bar Forced To Close
Le Quecum shuts after 19 years saying its rent was to be doubled

Woman Racially Abused at Tooting Bec Station
Image released of man police wish to speak to

Local At-home Care Service Rated as Inadequate
CRG Homecare Wandsworth provided 'inconsistent, erratic, and poor quality of care'

St. George's Hospital Struggling To Cope with Demand
People with non-emergency injuries urged not to come to A&E

Latest Opinion Poll Suggests Labour Will Take Wandsworth
Pollsters predicting Tories will avoid wipeout nationally

The Local Welcome for Ukrainian Refugees Continues
91 visas issued so far for people who have fled to Wandsworth borough

StreetCube Founder Jailed for Sexual Assault
Pascal Gerrard attacked woman during modelling shoot

Inspirational Young Person Sought for Wimbledon Final Coin Toss
Wimbledon Foundation wants to receive your nominations

Man Jailed for Latchmere Road Stabbing
Jerome Bailey imprisoned for life for killing his cousin

Police Officer Filmed Woman in Southside Centre Changing Room
Pleaded guilty to voyeurism and possessing extreme pornography

Duchess of Cornwall Opens Royal Academy of Dance Global HQ
Darcey Bussell and RAD Chief Executive tour HRH round building

Northern Line 'On Schedule' for Reopening
Work on the Bank branch project half complete says TfL

Young Sports Stars Urged to Join Team Wandsworth
Invitation to participate in the London Youth Games

Motorcyclist Fights For Life After Crash on Armoury Way
Believed to have hit a lamppost near junction with Ram Street

King George's Park Playground Gets an Upgrade
ÂŁ170,000 has been spent on new equipment

Wandsworth Conservative's Campaign Launch Disrupted By Protest
Extinction Rebellion interrupt Nadhim Sahawi's speech

Women Dies After Collision on Wandsworth Bridge
Female pedestrian hit by Mercedes on Wednesday night

Council Blames TfL for Wandsworth One-way System Delay
Claims priority has been given to road projects elsewhere in London

Two More Zebra Crossings Planned in West Hill
One will be near Our Lady Queen of Heaven School

Town Centre Pedestrianisation Schemes Move To Next Phase
New proposals for Old York Road and Northcote Road announced

Thumbs Down for Garratt Lane Traffic Scheme
85% of respondents against restrictions on Penwith Road and Duntshill Road

Half a Million Being Spent on Wandsworth's Riverside Walks
Upgraded pavements and new street lighting part of improvement scheme

Garratt Lane And Atheldene Road Regeneration Gets Underway
Major rebuild for new corner of Earlsfield

Wandsworth Shows its Support for Ukraine
Mayor and council leader give backing as town hall lit up in blue and yellow

Teenager Charged with Southside Shopping Centre Robbery
Video of assault of child was circulated on social media

Police Claim Success in Catalytic Converter Theft Crackdown
Operation Ajax saw day and night patrols in unmarked vehicles

War of Words Breaks Out Between Mayor and Tube Unions
Sadiq Khan angrily dismisses claims strikes are result of his 'political failure'

More Contraflow Schemes To Be Launched Across Wandsworth
Aim is to provide safe short cuts for cyclists

Changes Made To West Hill Traffic Scheme
Local residents now eligible for exemption from restriction

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Packed Programme Announced for the Wandsworth Arts Fringe

Dancing on the streets promised during seventeen day festival

Where You Can Celebrate The Platinum Jubilee in Your Area

A full list of all the streets closed for parties in Wandsworth borough

Sporting Wandsworth Theme of This Year's Heritage Festival

Walks, talks, exhibitions and other events explore the borough's past

Programme of Summer Events Planned in Wandsworth's Parks

Get ready for entertainment and activities in the sunshine

Family Bike Ride Being Hosted By Fleur Anderson MP

Event part of Wimbledon and Putney Commons 150th anniversary celebrations

RHN Archives Exhibitions Launch This Summer

Hospital to reveal previously unseen artefacts, photos and documents

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

The Nine Elms Sessions Launched by World Heart Beat

Showcasing the Wandsworth area and community and new concert venue

Local Private and State Schools Collaborate on Art Project

Working together on exhibition in Southside Shopping Centre

Glow Up At The Power Station

With the stunning stars of Battersea's Light Festival

Early Bird Offer for London Square Open Gardens Weekend

Rare access to some of the area's hidden green spaces

Works of Art To Adorn Wandsworth's Lampposts

Creations of 120 local artists to feature on boroughâs high streets

Wandsworth Society Celebrates Its 50 Year Anniversary

Reminiscing on its achievements and ongoing challenges

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

Wandsworth Arts Fringe Given Award

OneOff awards are for theatre organisations operating during pandemic

Rock Legend Sting Sings With Local Community Choir

Choristers were gobsmacked when the Battersea Power Station resident dropped in

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

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

7 DEADLY SINS OF A PLUMBER

THE ITALIAN PLUMBER REALLY KNOWS WHAT YOU DON'T WANT..

Luxury Bowling Set To Come To Ram Quarter

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

Wandsworth Resident Gordon Ramsay Adds To His Local Restaurant Portfolio

Taking over the Mother pizza site at the Power station

Local Lebanese Triumphs At National Awards Ceremony

Waleema scoops up a Deliveroo top restaurant prize

First Pint Pulled For Sambrook in Its New Home

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

What's Happening at The Spread Eagle?

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

Japanese Restaurant Latest Addition To Ram Quarter

Sushi Moka plans opening at Bubbling Well Square

Bitten By The Gardening Bug?

Thrive London's local hub is looking for volunteers

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

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

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

Huge Redevelopment of Old York Road Area Planned

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

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.

Another High-Rise Build Underway On York Road

On the site of the old Battersea Bar

Strong Year for Wandsworth Property Despite Range of Challenges

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

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

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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