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Wandsworth Guardian

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Beattitude asks women to 'Move for my Mood'
A fitness studio in Earlsfield has launched a 'Move For Your Mood Challenge' to combat lockdown lethargy.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Luisa Porritt: Apprenticeship hub could help 'lost generation'
Mayoral candidate Luisa Porritt has outlined plans to introduce an apprenticeships hub in London to avoid a “lost generation” of young people.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 14:29:13 +0000
Arrests in SW London probe into fatal Parsons Green stabbing
Police made three more arrests in 24 hours as they continued with their murder investigating into the death of an 18-year-old from Wandsworth.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 14:31:05 +0000
Prince Philip the Duke of Edinburgh 'unwell in hospital'
Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, has been taken to hospital "as a precaution" after feeling unwell, it has been reported.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 13:34:37 +0000
The Transport for London jobs currently on offer
Transport for London is currently looking for new staff across London.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 09:43:06 +0000
When will hairdressers reopen in England? - What we know so far
Hairdressers were forced to close once more at the start of the year as part of fresh lockdown restrictions.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 11:11:01 +0000
4 things need to happen before lockdown is lifted, NHS chiefs say
NHS chiefs have set out four key tests that they believe must be passed before Boris Johnson should consider easing lockdown restrictions in England.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
London Mayor Election: Shaun Bailey pledges new Met officers
Shaun Bailey has today unveiled his “Fresh Start Plan” for London and has pledged to put 8,000 new police officers on the streets if he becomes mayor.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Sadiq Khan announces £30 million funding for Met Police
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan today announced an extra £30 million a year to protect Metropolitan Police officer numbers until at least 2025.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 15:05:44 +0000
1.7 million people added to Covid-19 shielding list in England
For some people being added to the list it will now mean they will be prioritised for the Covid-19 vaccine.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:16:21 +0000
Khan to put police officers in schools to tackle violence
Putting police officers in schools when they fully reopen could help prevent a surge in violent crime in the capital, the mayor of London has said.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 12:30:23 +0000
Who will be next to receive the Covid-19 vaccine?
The passing of the 15 million vaccinations mark paves the way for the next phase of the the rollout.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 11:13:42 +0000
Census 2021: ONS to recruit 30,000 new staff - how you can apply
The next census will take part on Sunday 21 March 2021, and the ONS is currently hiring at least 30,000 field staff to help with the operation.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Barnes Festival hosts virtual 'Pet Parade'
Families can join London's largest children's books and pets party this half term.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Latest vaccination stats for London as target almost hit
Almost 1.5 million people in London have received at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, with the capital just shy of hitting its target.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 16:18:32 +0000
Recap as Boris Johnson gives lockdown update at briefing
Prime Minister will lead a Downing Street press briefing on Monday where he is set to talk about the lifting of coronavirus restrictions in England.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 14:17:38 +0000
Full list of 33 'red list' countries and what you need to know about new UK travel rules
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the system has been operating “smoothly” since it came into force at 4am on Monday.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 10:22:28 +0000
Boris Johnson press conference - 8 things he could say
Boris Johnson will address the nation as the country reached 15 million vaccinations and ministers start to discuss the easing of lockdown.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 13:23:48 +0000
When will lockdown end? - what Boris Johnson's lockdown 'road map' could look like
From getting children back to school to reopening pubs, speculation is rife as to when and how lockdown restrictions might be eased.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 15:40:00 +0000
Teenage victim of fatal stabbing from Wandsworth
The victim of a fatal stabbing in Parsons Green last week was a teenager from Wandsworth.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 12:34:09 +0000
1 in 5 workers face increased risk of Covid-19 infection due to pressure from bosses
The polling of nearly 1,000 employees found that pressure from bosses was the main reason why people were still having to go into work.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 09:17:17 +0000
'Double masking' could improve protection from Covid-19 by up to 90 per cent
The US’s top infectious disease expert, Dr Anthony Fauci, has recommended the practise of double masking in the past.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 10:58:08 +0000
Anger voiced over Hammersmith Bridge in Valentine's stunt
Hammersmith Bridge illuminated red in Valentine’s Day message to Government

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 09:30:05 +0000
When will lockdown end? Details on Prime Minister's road map
There have been several developments over the weekend as to what Boris Johnson's "roadmap" to lifting lockdown restrictions will look like.

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Drivers are being asked for their views on change to driving licence rules
Currently anyone who has passed a car and trailer test in an automatic car must sit another test in a manual car to upgrade their licence.

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 12:34:32 +0000
'Dangerous' wildcat spotted in Wandsworth
The last thing passers-by thought they would see is a dangerous wildcat sat on a window ledge...

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 10:44:45 +0000
Two arrested after house party in Wandsworth
An ILLEGAL gathering was shut down by police in Wandsworth this week.

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 15:15:28 +0000
Police stop flight at Heathrow over child abduction
A man has been arrested on suspicion of child abduction after police stopped a plane seconds before take-off at Heathrow Airport.

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 14:36:00 +0000
Pickpockets caught by officers at London underground station
A MAN from Wandsworth has been jailed after being caught red-handed dipping into a woman’s purse at Piccadilly Circus.

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
'Romance fraud' is on the rise - how you stay safe when dating online
If you're single and usign Tinder,

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
The best deals coming to Lidl and Aldi this weekend
Here is a rounded-up of some of the best deals you can find.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 14:23:17 +0000
Plan for lifting lockdown will be published on February 22
The roadmap for England to exit lockdown will be published on February 22, despite Government statements leading to concerns to timetable had slipped.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 17:40:40 +0000
Welfare dog gives south west Met team a furry boost
Officers from the Met Police’s south-west team have found an innovative way to release stress.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 17:26:02 +0000
Coronavirus infection rates drop in South West London
Coronavirus infection rates across boroughs in South and West London continued to fall according to the most recent data published by Public Health England (PHE).

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 17:18:48 +0000
Community Cancer Link Worker offers relief in Wandsworth
Information and support are only a phone call away, thanks to a local cancer phone service.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 11:57:45 +0000
Older generations share their relationship wisdom
As the UK prepares to celebrate Valentine’s Day under lockdown, residents at a care home have shared their wisdom for sustaining a long and happy relationship.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:56:23 +0000
Alfie Lawton: Police appeal after unexplained Kingston death
Detectives investigating the tragic death of a 15-year-old in New Malden, south west London, on Monday are urging any witnesses to come forward.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:37:19 +0000
Teenager stabbed to death in fight in south-west London
A teenager has been stabbed to death during a fight near a Tube station in south-west London.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Tooting road blocks could be reintroduced
Road blocks could be reintroduced in parts of Tooting near St George’s Hospital, despite being removed after a controversial month-long trial in the summer.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 12:16:52 +0000
Laptops donated to Battersea schools for lockdown learning
30 primary schools in Wandsworth will receive laptops donated by Henley Home’s charity to help breach the "digital divide" in the area during coronavirus.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 15:04:42 +0000
Teachers and police to be prioritised for Covid vaccine after over 50s
The body in charge of prioritising the vaccine rollout, the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation, will publish guidance later this month.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
TfL wants your views: should CCTV be mandatory in taxis?
Transport for London is consulting the public on whether CCTV should be mandatory in all black cabs and private hire vehicles across London, including Uber.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 11:25:41 +0000
Farewell Roehampton High Street Post Office
Longstanding owners of a newsagents in Roehampton were met with cheers from customers when they closed-up shop for the final time.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 13:56:48 +0000
Government changes deadline for plan to ease lockdown in England
Downing Street has widened the timeframe for when it plans to announce how lockdown in England will end.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 08:29:24 +0000
'Traumatised': Croydon stab victim named as Lavaun Witter
A 22-year-old who was stabbed to death in Croydon on Friday night as a wave of violence swept across south London has been named as Lavaun Witter.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 16:39:02 +0000
Meghan Markle wins High Court privacy claim against Mail on Sunday
The case relates to articles which showed parts of a letter she had written to her father in August 2018.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:25:01 +0000
Boots to fit staff with body cameras to protect them from customer abuse
The move comes after a concerning rise in abuse and assault aimed at retail staff across the nation during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 11:20:40 +0000
Sadiq Khan hits out at Government over new cladding funding
The Mayor of London has said it is “shameful” that some people will still have to pay to have unsafe cladding removed from their buildings despite new funding.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 17:31:44 +0000
Tooting girl fundraises for Wandsworth foodbank
An incredible six-year-old girl from Tooting has raised more than £1,000 for Wandsworth Foodbank by climbing 150 flights of stairs in one day.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 12:43:41 +0000
'Can you book a summer holiday? - Matt Hancock's update
Mr Hancock said people want certainty over whether it was possible to go away this summer.



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