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Wandsworth Guardian

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Full list of Covid symptoms - including Covid tongue
People with Covid-19 have reported a wide range of symptoms – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 16:31:56 +0000
RECAP: Matt Hancock confirms 90% of over 80s have had Covid jab
Stay with us for updates as Matt Hancock gives a Covid vaccine update to the nation.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 14:20:25 +0000
Covid: Three skin conditions could be first signs of virus
A new medical study has revealed three skin conditions could be the first signs a person has contracted Covid-19.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 12:34:49 +0000
SA variant: 'Surge testing' to begin in Surrey & London
Urgent door-to-door testing for the South Africa variant is to start in parts of England, including London, after untraceable cases of coronavirus have been found.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0000
When will lockdown end in England? What are the rules?
All of the UK is under a lockdown to try to bring down the rate of coronavirus and protect the NHS.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 10:03:59 +0000
Man charged over stabbing in Battersea home
A MAN has been charged following a stabbing in Battersea last week.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 17:15:57 +0000
Woman evicted from Putney home after 50 years
A woman from Putney says she is “heartbroken” after being suddenly evicted from her home of 55 years.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 11:47:38 +0000
Supernatural podcast explores Wandsworth's historic haunting
A new audio series is unearthing the disturbing details of a Battersea haunting.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 13:50:23 +0000
Can you pass the British Citizenship Test? Try this quiz
Think you know what it means to be British? Got a decent grasp of the nation's history and traditions?

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Martin Lewis explains change to Tesco and Sainsbury's cards
Martin Lewis has explained the changes to both Tesco's Clubcard and Sainsbury's Nectar Card.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 12:30:17 +0000
London Resort's theme park bid for Kent moves a step closer
Plans to build two theme parks just outside Essex have moved a step closer to becoming reality.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 10:28:05 +0000
Dog loses eye in south London hit-and-run with van
A dog was left with a serious head injury and needed surgery to remove her left eye after she was hit by a van in Lambeth on New Year's Eve.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 13:48:46 +0000
Fifth murder charge over Battersea killing of Flamur Beqiri
A fifth man has been charged with the murder after the killing of Swedish man Flamur Beqiri in Battersea after they were extradited to the UK from Sweden.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 16:10:35 +0000
Putney High Street is one of London's top pollution sites
Putney High Street has been revealed as one of London’s most polluted areas, with illegally high levels of Nitrogen Dioxide.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 15:25:30 +0000
Baked Bean Company benefits from theatre workshops
A theatre company for students with learning difficulties has teamed up with the Old Vic in mental-health boosting workshops.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 11:55:04 +0000
Thousands report 'dirty tap water' across south London
THOUSANDS of residents have reported dirty water coming out of their taps across south London this morning.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 17:19:04 +0000
More Covid-19 testing sites to open in Lambeth
Lambeth Council is opening more Covid-19 testing sites for residents with no symptoms.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Royal Mail give update on areas hit by Covid postal delays
Royal Mail has issued an update on the postcodes still affected by delivery delays in the UK.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 15:34:38 +0000
Group stormed East Surrey Covid ward and abused staff
A group of people who refused to wear masks abused NHS staff at the East Surrey Hospital in Redhill and gained access to a patient critically ill with Covid, it has emerged.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 18:30:36 +0000
Coronavirus: SW London doctor speaks from frontline
A DOCTOR speaks of the preassures on GP surgeries, the new strain, and people not following guidelines during the coronavirus crisis.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 13:42:36 +0000
Covid infection rates drop in SW London, cases remain high
The infection rates for the Covid-19 coronavirus are falling across South West London and North Surrey, but numbers of new cases remain high in many boroughs in the region.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 14:50:50 +0000
All schools in England to remain closed until at least March 8
Sir Keir Starmer criticised Boris Johnson for challenging him to declare that schools are safe when they are not able to open until March.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 13:54:28 +0000
Brixton: Mayor of London reconsiders Hondo Tower decision
A largely unpopular development in Brixton approved by Lambeth Council might be overturned by the Mayor of London.   

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Royal Mail, Hermes and DPD: UK parcel delivery firms ranked
DPD has been voted the "best" parcel delivery service in the UK.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 12:17:26 +0000
Councils handed power to close pubs until July
The Government has extended lockdown laws to allow councils in England to close public spaces, shops, restaurants and bars until 17 July 2021, according to The Telegraph.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 10:52:01 +0000
Victim in hospital after stabbing at Battersea home
Police were called to an address in Queenstown Road, SW8, on Tuesday night (Jan 26) to reports of a stabbing.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 16:48:22 +0000
Clapham couple launch popular Wimbledon deli in lockdown
A husband and wife from Clapham have found success with their two-month-old bakery in the heart of Wimbledon.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 17:11:31 +0000
Kapihan coffee shop brings Filipino delights to Battersea
A family-run café is bringing a taste of their Filipino heritage to Battersea.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 15:31:28 +0000
Body scanners used in crime crackdown
Over 100 illegal items have been detected in HMP Wandsworth prison thanks to special body scanners.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 13:13:05 +0000
Council: more 20mph speed limits on busy roads
The council is calling for 20mph speed limits on a network of “red routes” across Wandsworth.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 11:11:25 +0000
Richmond boy, 13, asks big tech companies to share resources
A schoolboy from Richmond has started a petition calling for multinational tech companies to donate devices to children during the pandemic.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 12:15:00 +0000
Google mobility data shows London in Covid lockdown
Google has revealed people's movements in London under the third lockdown.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 09:54:07 +0000
London warned of treacherous sub-zero conditions after snow
Londoners have been warned to expect widespread sub-zero temperatures and icy, treacherous conditions caused by Sunday's snowfall.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 16:00:13 +0000
Our favourite snow pictures across south London and Surrey
This weekend our readers witnessed picturesque snow settle across South London and Surrey.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 12:41:44 +0000
Johnson says some lockdown rules could be eased in February
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said some Covid lockdown measures could be eased by the middle of February.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 13:18:31 +0000
Wandsworth 'in a better financial state than many councils'
Wandsworth Council is in a “relatively strong” financial position, and will not be heading down the same path as Croydon, which went bankrupt last year.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 12:54:53 +0000
Battersea Park Zoo appeals for donations during lockdown
Battersea Park Zoo is appealing to the public to help feed its animals over lockdown.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 12:45:48 +0000
UK weather: Snow pictures across south London and Surrey
Good afternoon, we will be bringing you pictured updates as snow falls across south west London and Surrey We will be sharing some of the best photos our readers have captured today. Send us your photos to monica.charsley@newsquest.co.uk Stay here...

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 16:13:21 +0000
Brothers sentenced after 'malicious' robbery in Wandsworth
TWO brothers have been sentenced after threatening to stab two people if they didn't withdraw cash in Wandsworth.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 10:17:21 +0000
Met Police officer, 37, dies after catching Covid-19
A serving Metropolitan Police officer has died after testing positive for Covid-19, the force has announced.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 11:22:08 +0000
Met Office issues cold weather warning as snow forecast
Public Health England has issued a warning to keep warm as the Met Office forecast a spell of cold weather.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 17:11:09 +0000
Appeal to identify four men in Stockwell sexual assault
Police are looking to speak to four men in relation to a serious sexual assault in Stockwell in August 2020.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 15:57:52 +0000
Wandsworth's new community group to help prevent dog thefts
A WOMAN from Wandsworth has launched a dog theft prevention group, following a concerning spike in pet crimes in the area.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 11:50:24 +0000
TfL to create cycle lanes and crossings in Streatham Hill
Transport for London (TfL) is going ahead with permanent measures to make Streatham Hill safer for walking and cycling.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 12:50:58 +0000
Mum and daughter thank NHS with chocolate bar campaign
A mother and daughter from Mitcham has teamed-up to thank hospital staff across south-west London.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 15:42:45 +0000
Two arrested and weapons seized in Stockwell raid
Police arrested two men and seized a number of dangerous weapons in a raid on a property in Stockwell yesterday (January 18).

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 16:08:49 +0000
Calls for Battersea Bridge crossing after pedestrian dies
Calls for a pedestrian crossing at Battersea Bridge have intensified following a fatal crash that occurred on Wednesday evening (January 13).

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 12:49:03 +0000
Severe weather warning for London ahead of heavy rain
THE Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain across the south of England this week, including London. 

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 13:59:04 +0000
School staff fear frontline 'while teachers work from home'
SUPPORT STAFF say they are being exposed to coronavirus 'whilst teachers work from home' during the pandemic.

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 15:13:43 +0000
NHS issues Covid-19 vaccine scam warning
The NHS in south west London has issued a warning in a bid to stop scammers obtaining money through fake vaccine messages.



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