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Wandsworth Guardian

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 08:25:50 +0100
16-year-old boy stabbed to death in Vauxhall
A 16-year-old boy has been stabbed to death in Lambeth last night (July 5).

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 09:43:19 +0100
'Prime Day': Amazon apologises to Wandsworth fishmonger
Amazon has apologised after sending a legal notice to a fishmonger in south London demanding his chain of stores stop advertising "prime day" boat fish.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 14:15:35 +0100
Andrew Faria: Appeal 15 years after Clapham disappearance
The family of a man who has been missing from Clapham since 2006 have launched an appeal on the 15th anniversary of his disappearance.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 12:48:24 +0100
Crime tackling app launched in Wandsworth
A brand new app designed to tackle crime has launched in Wandsworth.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 12:02:22 +0100
Wandsworth boy, 12, receives 'perfect' gift of dozens of Waitrose receipts
A boy from Wandsworth has received his dream gift – of a box filled to the brim with Waitrose receipts.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 14:16:54 +0100
Vandal paints over Streatham Hill LTN cameras
A mystery vandal has targeted signs and cameras in a Lambeth low traffic neighbourhood.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 14:55:15 +0100
Football compliment turns into successful SW London startup
"It all started rather jokingly but in reality, it was a term of inclusion, a bolstering compliment - and it really worked," said a group of friends who have since launched a popular clothing line in the heart of southwest London.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 14:55:37 +0100
Football compliment turns into successful SW London startup
"It all started rather jokingly but in reality, it was a term of inclusion, a bolstering compliment - and it really worked," said a group of friends who have since launched a popular clothing line in the heart of southwest London.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 11:54:22 +0100
Rutherford House School says water vole must be saved
A school in Balham has been featured on TV for its attempts to save an endangered animal.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 13:52:39 +0100
The South London News Podcast, S1, E4
On Episode Four of The South London News Podcast, Hosts Monica Charsley and Orlando Jenkinson discuss some of their favourite stories from June.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 17:09:33 +0100
Residents speak of outrage after flower pots confiscated
Residents have spoken of their outrage after several plant pots were seized in a “raid” on their council flats.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 15:10:06 +0100
How SW London used pedestrianisation for Covid recovery
The pandemic has presented a "significant challenge" to businesses across the country.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 14:47:35 +0100
How SW London used pedestrianisation for Covid recovery
The pandemic has presented a "significant challenge" to businesses across the country.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 10:40:08 +0100
Man caught in Clapham with drugs and 'Samurai-style' knife
A man has been sentenced during a vehicle stop in Clapham for carrying a samauri-style knife.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 16:39:53 +0100
Plans to demolish Homebase in Streatham Vale to build flats
A Homebase in Streatham Vale is set to be demolished and replaced with 272 flats and commercial space if a planning application is approved.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 11:37:56 +0100
LTN: One Lambeth loses High Court case against council
A disabled woman who brought Lambeth Council to court over its rollout of low traffic neighbourhoods lost her case in the High Court on Monday (June 28).

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 08:36:23 +0100
Bookmark children's literacy charity seeks volunteers
A children's literacy charity is rallying reading volunteers to sign up in Wandsworth.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 09:08:42 +0100
South Londoner arrested after £100k graffiti railway damage
A man from south London has been arrested after over £100,000 in damage to railway property was caused by graffiti.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 14:53:58 +0100
Fire tears through Elephant and Castle station
A huge fire has broken out in Elephant and Castle that has enveloped parts of central London in smoke.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 11:06:42 +0100
Winter lockdown warning as third Covid-19 wave 'definitely under way'
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) shared the bleak warning that a third wave “definitely” underway.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 12:47:23 +0100
Putney High School students help conserve Wimbledon Common
Putney school pupils have rolled up their sleeves to help clean up common land.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 18:06:45 +0100
Man who helped save woman from south London fire
A man has spoken out about his harrowing experience after a fire broke out at the foot of a residential block in Streatham last week (June 23).

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 16:10:04 +0100
Footage from Elephant and Castle shows extent of major fire
Dramatic images and footage have been published online as a fire continues to rage near Elephant and Castle Station this afternoon.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 09:28:39 +0100
Queen approves appointment of Sajid Javid as new health secretary
The Bromsgrove MP previously served as home secretary from 2018 to 2019 - and then as chancellor until February last year.

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 17:03:01 +0100
Thousands of anti-lockdown protesters march in central London
Thousands of anti-lockdown protesters are marching through central London this afternoon (June 26) carrying placards and flags.

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 16:23:21 +0100
How to apply to Crystal Palace International Film Festival
Lucky filmmakers are in with a chance of going on a free course to hone their craft.

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 12:54:26 +0100
Richmond man finds mystery WW2 gravestones in fireplace
A Richmond man has spoken of his shock after discovering that his mantelpiece was made from the gravestones of Canadian soldiers.

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 14:07:10 +0100
Hunt for car linked to Matthias Poleon shooting
A car thought to be linked to the fatal shooting of Matthias Poleon in Balham earlier this month is being sought by detectives investigating the killing.

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 08:20:10 +0100
Wandsworth Police launch missing person appeal
Police are searching for a teenage girl who has been missing since Tuesday.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 17:18:03 +0100
Mum admits to manslaughter of daughter in Mitcham home
A MOTHER has admitted the manslaughter of her daughter who was stabbed to death at their family home in Mitcham last year.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 16:39:03 +0100
Thames Water fined for 'traffic chaos' in south west London
Thames Water has been fined for causing congestion in south west London due to unauthorised road closures.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 15:57:00 +0100
Nominate a local hero for a Wandsworth Civic Award
You can nominate a shining light in the community for a Wandsworth Civic Award.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 12:12:17 +0100
Appeal for witnesses after bar brawl in Fulham
An investigation is ongoing following a knife fight in a bar in Hammersmith and Fulham.

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 18:16:02 +0100
Emergency services rushed to incident at Tooting Broadway
Tooting Broadway station was forced to close on Tuesday afternoon (June 22) as emergency services rushed respond to a "serious incident" at the station.

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 08:21:13 +0100
Police appeal after money taken from church
Police are searching for a man wanted for a burglary which took place inside a place of worship.

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 13:27:10 +0100
Wandsworth Covid variant infections rising fast
Hundreds of new Covid-19 infections are being confirmed in Wandsworth as the borough reports one of London's highest infection rates.

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 09:50:39 +0100
Lorry driver denies careless driving after Battersea death
A lorry driver has denied causing death by careless driving after a crash in Battersea two years ago.

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 11:36:36 +0100
Matthias Poleon: Police name Balham shooting victim
Police have named a man who was “brutally” shot in the chest and “left to die” in the doorway of his south London home.

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 17:45:58 +0100
Best London rooftop bars and beer gardens to watch Euros
The weather is set to heat up again next week, as will the Euros, with the competition heading towards the knockout stage.

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 15:13:17 +0100
Balham: Witness heard 'two pops' at scene of fatal shooting
A witness has described hearing two "loud pops" near the scene of south London's latest gun murder.

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 16:26:14 +0100
South London trio jailed after stealing £24k worth of items
THREE men have been jailed for a series of linked knifepoint robberies across Croydon, Sutton and Lambeth.

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 10:06:27 +0100
Man dies in south London shooting
A man has died after he was fatally shot in Balham last night (June 17).

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 18:26:10 +0100
Neverland London: inside the beach club by Wandsworth Bridge
Nestled on the edge of Wandsworth Bridge, overlooking the Thames, you will find Neverland London.

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 13:28:24 +0100
Open south London studio of Sculptor Alan Thornhill
The studio of the sculptor behind Putney's much-loved Sculpture Trail will open to the public for two days later this month.

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 17:41:18 +0100
St George's celebrated in tournament with AFC Wimbledon
More than 200 staff from St George’s Hospital took part in a specially arranged football tournament over the weekend.

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 16:43:02 +0100
Wandsworth one of highest Covid infection rates in London
Wandsworth now has one of the highest Covid-19 infection rates of any London borough with hundreds of new cases confirmed in recent days.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 08:44:20 +0100
Wandsworth: Police on scene after man climbs to top of crane
A man has climbed on top of a crane on a building site in Wandsworth, sparking an emergency services response.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 16:30:36 +0100
Wandsworth Street Cube wins sustainability award
A semi-permanent street kitchen in Wandsworth founded to champion sustainability in cooking has been awarded as a "pioneer" for green credentials in the industry.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 13:02:22 +0100
People urged to get second vaccine as new clinics announced
A series of new walk in clinics have been announced for areas across south west London, in a bid to curb the rise in coronavirus cases.

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 10:39:42 +0100
Police called to Putney stabbing
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested after a teenager was stabbed in Putney on Saturday evening.



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