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Wandsworth Guardian

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Cyclist suffers injuries after he's hit by car in Lambeth
A cyclist seriously injured when travelling to work has issued a road safety warning.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Government fears over Covid being spread through farting
UK scientists are yet to produce a paper to determine whether flatulence can indeed spread coronavirus.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Warning to people shopping at Tesco, Asda, Aldi, Lidl, Morrisons or Sainsbury's
Richard Burnett, chief executive of the Road Haulage Association, said the country is “facing a collapse” of the food chain.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 07:53:22 +0100
Shotgun cartridges found in ceiling on Battersea estate
A STASH of shotgun cartridges were found hidden in a communal ceiling in Battersea.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Balham Dog House owner thanks 'amazing' community
The owner of a Balham pet shop has thanked the community for its ‘amazing’ support during the pandemic.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Families fear Battersea floods are 'a taste for things to come'
Families fear the London floods are “a taste for things to come” after torrential rain and thunderstorms caused chaos in Battersea.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 16:00:14 +0100
TfL 'smart cameras' to monitor bus lanes and box junctions
TfL will begin rolling out new “smart cameras” at busy junctions in London.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 12:02:08 +0100
70 children hold gun licences in London
More than 70 children in London are authorised to use guns.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Data shows worst chicken shops by hygiene rating in London
Data shows worst chicken shops by hygiene rating in London.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 16:01:13 +0100
London floods: Sadiq Khan says tacking climate change key priority
Sadiq Khan has said tackling climate change is a “key priority” ahead of a meeting with TfL.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 11:31:07 +0100
Met Office update on second UK heatwave predicted for August
The Met Office issued a mid to long term forecast predicting the weather we can expect in August.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 13:59:23 +0100
Five arrested over Clapham Junction Asda brawl bailed
Five suspects arrested after a chaotic brawl broke out in Clapham Junction Asda, involving someone dressed as Spider-man, have been bailed.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 11:00:51 +0100
Flood alerts across south London after thunderstorm downpour
Flood alerts have been issued across south London following a period of torrential downpour, with three rivers at risk of bursting their banks.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 12:04:38 +0100
Flooding: London areas at risk of being underwater by 2030
A MAP has revealed that parts of London and surrounding areas could be submerged underwater by 2030.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 10:22:55 +0100
How 1000 evacuees from Gibraltar ended up in Putney
A man who was evacuated from Gibraltar during the Second World War has told the Wandsworth Times about how many like him, found a temporary home in Putney.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 08:16:37 +0100
London flooding: Hospitals ask patients to stay away
Flash floods caused chaos across the city as torrential rain left homes, roads and tube stations flooded on Sunday.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 13:02:21 +0100
Man dies after falling from block of flats in Wandsworth
A man has died after falling from a block of flats in Wandsworth.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 09:12:38 +0100
Met Police launch enhanced weapons sweeps across London
Met Police will crackdown on high-harm offenders and criminals involved in firearms offences and shootings this week.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Firefighters reveal how many call outs they had in Wandsworth
Firefighters were called out to a record low number of fires in Wandsworth last year.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Extinction Rebellion stage march through Wandsworth
Protesters from Extinction Rebellion have staged a demonstration through Wandsworth.

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 20:40:22 +0100
Pictures show flooding in Battersea after torrential rain
Torrential rain has flooded homes, roads and Tube stations in Battersea.

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
DVLA list the health conditions drivers must tell them about
DVLA said drivers could be fined £1,000 if they don't disclose that they have one of 200 common ailments.

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 15:25:00 +0100
7 TikTok DIY and cleaning 'hacks' you definitely should not try at home
Many turn to TikTok to look for ‘hacks’ that help us save time on our housework and DIY projects.

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 17:16:28 +0100
Footage shows areas in south London 'submerged' by flooding
Pictures show flooding in parts of south London, as torrential rain causes disruption to areas across the UK.

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 11:22:38 +0100
Megan’s set to takeover old Pizza Express site in Wandsworth
A NEW restaurant is set to open in Wandsworth next month.

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
How many coronavirus cases are there in Wandsworth?
The number of coronavirus cases in Wandsworth increased by 250 in the last 24 hours.

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Covid death toll across Wandsworth care homes revealed
The tragic coronavirus death toll across Wandsworth care homes has been revealed by the nation’s care watchdog.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
St George's University Hospitals Trust reveals number of covid patients
St George's University Hospitals Trust was caring for 24 coronavirus patients in hospital as of Tuesday

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
The National Crime Agency's most wanted list
The most wanted criminals in the UK have been revealed.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Dog handler is longest serving female officer in London
A dog handler has become the Met Police's longest serving female officer after marking 44 years on the frontline this month.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Parent and child parking bays – the law and who can use them
Do you know when and where you can park in a parent and child space in the UK?

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Tips to regain your sense of taste and smell after Covid
Recovery from Covid-19 can often take weeks or even months with about one in 10 cases leaving taste and smell problems after infection.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 10:20:48 +0100
South London: Met office issues yellow thunderstorm warning
A yellow warning is in place this weekend as heavy rain and thunderstorms could hit London.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Zoopla reveals most expensive flat in Wandsworth
Inside the most expensive flat for sale in Wandsworth, according to Zoopla.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
People in Wandsworth could lose Universal Credit boost
More than 20,000 people in Wandsworth could lose funding as the Government prepares to axe a pandemic-inspired benefits boost.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Asda responds after viral video of Spiderman fight in Clapham
Asda has responded after a staff worker was assaulted in the Clapham store.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 17:21:53 +0100
New Covid-19 variant detected in the UK
The variant, known as B.1.621, was designated a variant under investigation on Wednesday.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 12:57:46 +0100
SW London bin men are self isolating
A number of bin men across Richmond and Wandsworth are self isolating.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 10:42:01 +0100
Motorist drove non-stop for 16 hours before killing chef
A 91-year-old motorist had been at the wheel non-stop for 16 hours before killing a young chef.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 08:35:04 +0100
16 sectors where workers will be exempt from Covid-19 self-isolation
The new process will allow critical workers to carry on with their jobs even if identified as a contact of a coronavirus case.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Lambeth council refuses to enforce Home Office rules to deport rough sleepers
Lambeth Council is refusing to enforce Home Office rules that mean people can be deported if they sleep rough.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 14:41:29 +0100
Five arrested as fight breaks out in Clapham Junction Asda
Five people have been arrested after a chaotic brawl broke out in Clapham Junction Asda, involving someone dressed as spiderman.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 14:30:33 +0100
London Ambulance Service issues emergency alert
London Ambulance Service has issued an emergency alert after high Covid-19 rates and heatwave weather has sparked a deluge of 999 calls.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 13:49:34 +0100
Hour-by-hour weather as south London set for thunderstorms
A weather warning is in place across south London, with thunderstorms forecast to break up the heatwave this evening.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 15:16:50 +0100
Trains in south London hit by 'pingdemic' disruption
Train operators in south London have announced reduced timetables from Monday (July 26) amid large numbers of staff being forced to self-isolate due to Covid-19.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Google data shows Wandsworth high street movement
Shops, restaurants and entertainment venues in Wandsworth saw a boost in visitors following the reopening of indoor hospitality in May.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Hundreds told to self-isolate by Test and Trace in Wandsworth
Hundreds more people were told to self-isolate by Test and Trace in Wandsworth in the latest week.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 16:58:19 +0100
ITV GMB expert wants parents fined if children get sunburn
Parents who allow their kids to get sunburnt should be fined, one expert has told Good Morning Britain viewers.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 11:09:37 +0100
Blindness charity calls for ban on e-scooter sales in London
A charity for blind people has called for the sale of e-scooters to be banned in London after a three-year-old suffered life changing injuries, a day after the death of a Bromley teen.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 10:54:07 +0100
Major UK supermarkets issue urgent guidance to shoppers amid 'pingdemic'
Retailers are under “increasing pressure” to keep shelves fully stocked amid staff shortages, industry bosses have warned.



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