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Wandsworth Guardian

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Prince Philip funeral: How the Queen and her husband met and fell in love
The small service will be attended by 30 guests, including Her Majesty, as her husband of more than 70 years is laid to rest.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 09:57:28 +0100
National Offer Day: Can you appeal? Advice for parents
The nervous wait for parents is finally over, but what if your child isn't accepted into their school of choice?

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 18:18:01 +0100
Wandsworth pub named in top 10 beer gardens in England
A pub in South West London has been named in a list of top beer gardens in England.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 14:34:01 +0100
Former Tooting Constitutional Club goes on sale for £12mil
A brownfield site on Tooting High Street is set to become a hotel or residential development after being put on the market.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 10:58:56 +0100
Additional surge testing facilities open in Wandsworth
Additional COVID-19 testing sites have opened across the borough for a two-week surge period.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 10:50:44 +0100
The Queen's message to the public in wake of Prince Philip's death
A Buckingham Palace spokesperson has delivered a message on behalf of the Queen in response to the outpouring of support.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 08:13:26 +0100
South London bus strikes: TfL lists affected routes
A London bus driver strike will go ahead on Thursday after talks aimed at resolving a dispute over pay and conditions ended without agreement.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 15:29:27 +0100
Concern over low Covid vaccinations for Wandsworth carers
Concerns over the comparatively low percentage of care home staff being vaccinated against coronavirus in Wandsworth persist even as the borough fights to control an outbreak of the highly infectious 'South African' variant of Covid-19.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 09:09:23 +0100
Gross misconduct for Met officer over Wimbledon trains
A Met Police officer who later resigned has been found guilty of misconduct travelling to and from Wimbledon train station without a ticket.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 08:40:30 +0100
Large queues form in south London for variant surge testing
Larges queues have formed in south London as hundreds of thousands more are being urged to get tested to try and stamp out a "concerning" strain of the virus which causes Covid-19.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 16:56:03 +0100
Latest Covid-19 infection rates for southwest London
With lockdown restrictions having eased this week, coronavirus infection rates are still relatively low across southwest London – though Croydon has recorded a small rise in cases.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 10:13:34 +0100
London Mayor election: What do the opinion polls say?
Sadiq Khan remains the favourite to win the London Mayor election, according to the latest opinion polling.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 17:15:00 +0100
ITV weather presenter Ruth Dodsworth ex-husband jailed
A TV weather presenter was stalked by her controlling husband who placed a tracking device on her car to check if she was having an affair.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 17:49:27 +0100
New study reveals pothole hotspots across London
A NEW study has revealed the London boroughs which are classed as hotspots for potholes.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 14:31:00 +0100
Capital Studios to reopen cinema with huge indoor beach
The UK’s leading experiential cinema venue Backyard Cinema is set to reopen in south London next month.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 18:26:09 +0100
Man, 18, charged following Brixton stabbing
A young man from Thornton Heath has been charged with attempted murder following a stabbing in Brixton earlier this year.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 08:36:32 +0100
South London: Covid variants could slow lockdown easing
Rapid spread of coronavirus variants could necessitate the reimposition of lockdown measures, a scientist advising the Government said.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 16:35:33 +0100
Proposal to partially close Clapham Common for summer events
Proposals have been submitted to section off parts of Clapham Common for a range of outdoor events this summer.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 15:09:29 +0100
Wandsworth tests sites 'fully booked' for two weeks
Eager residents hoping to check if they have the South African COVID-19 variant have faced difficulties this week as attempts to book asymptomatic PCR tests have been unsuccessful.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 14:56:19 +0100
Matt Hancock: Covid vaccine could be 'condition of employment' in care homes
A five-week consultation has been launched as Mr Hancock said the government had “a duty of care to those most vulnerable to Covid-19”.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 13:27:38 +0100
Hondo: Cornercopia leaves Brixton Village
A long-standing trader has left Brixton Village after being put on a ‘tenancy at will’, which means they could be evicted at any time.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 10:32:26 +0100
Everyone get tested for Covid-19, Lambeth leader says
Everyone in Lambeth should get a Covid-19 test, the council leader has said.  

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 09:00:30 +0100
New finding in inflammatory syndrome in children after Covid
Half of the children who developed the rare new multisystem inflammatory syndrome associated with Covid-19 had neurological symptoms or signs when they entered hospital, new research indicates.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 12:52:57 +0100
The simple mistake that could be costing you hundreds on your car insurance
Despite lockdown restrictions, the number of drivers with penalty points only fell by 3% annually in March.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 12:38:31 +0100
RECAP: Surge testing hit by queues in Wandsworth and Lambeth
Long queues have been forming this morning in Lambeth and Wandsworth after surge testing was announced in response to cases of the South African variant of Coronavirus.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 19:23:56 +0100
Ministers under pressure over variant cluster in south London
Ministers are under pressure to tighten quarantine laws after dozens of cases of the South African coronavirus variant were found in two south London boroughs.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 18:14:20 +0100
5 historic buildings being turned into homes in London
London has a great deal of iconic buildings, with many being transformed into luxurious homes.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 08:40:05 +0100
South London testing surge after South African variant found
Dozens of people in parts of south London are being made to isolate after contracting the Covid-19 variant first identified in South Africa, prompting a surge in testing in the area.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
South London reacts to restriction ease as shops reopen
Shoppers returned to high streets and drinkers downed pints as coronavirus restrictions were lifted in England.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 17:09:52 +0100
SW London GP issues vaccine plea during Ramadan
A top south west London GP says that Ramadan should not stop anyone from getting the Covid-19 vaccination.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 14:18:35 +0100
Lengthy queues form for surge testing in Lambeth
Footage has emerged of snaking queues around surge testing sites in Wandsworth and Lambeth as people await Covid-19 tests.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 11:56:28 +0100
NHS vaccine website crashes after jabs offered to over-45s
The NHS website for booking Covid-19 vaccine appointments appeared to temporarily crash after people aged over 45 were offered jabs.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 11:44:06 +0100
Griffin Primary School receives 'life-changing library'
A school in Battersea has been chosen by the Children’s Laureate in a new initiative to fund libraries.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Latest drink and drug drivers named in south London courts
Drink and drug drivers have been caught by police on our roads.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 08:18:00 +0100
London hit by snow on reopening of shops and pub gardens
Pub-goers will need to wrap up warm on Monday, as chilly temperatures are forecast for the first day of outdoor hospitality reopenings in England.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 08:28:04 +0100
Met Police regret shutting down south London church service
Police officers have said they "deeply regret" the upset caused by shutting down a Good Friday church service in south London for breaching coronavirus rules.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 16:12:03 +0100
'Good Dog' musician top charts with SW17 single
A SINGER from Summerstown has topped music charts with an original single filmed partly on Garratts Lane.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 12:00:34 +0100
Balham Post Office relocates to former pub premises
Balham Post Office has officially reopened in a new, larger site.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 11:34:42 +0100
Teenager stabbed in Southwark prompts police appeal
A 19-year-old teenager was stabbed and injured in the early moments of Sunday morning (April 11), prompting a police appeal.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 08:00:35 +0100
‘Behave responsibly’, PM urges England as pub gardens reopen
Boris Johnson said Monday is ‘a major step forward in our road map to freedom’.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 14:19:00 +0100
Balham: Secret Spa co-owner speaks on government roadmap
Eager beauty-lovers have booked haircuts and tanning services for soon after the clock strikes midnight on Monday.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Prince Philip funeral: first details confirmed in line with his wishes
Following a number of health scares in recent years it is thought Prince Philip has had a lot of say in his funeral.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Pubs, gyms, hairdressers - full list of things allowed to reopen on April 12
People in England will be able to enjoy a number of freedoms they have had to go without for months.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 14:47:00 +0100
Wimbledon Mosque to host pop-up Covid vaccination centre
A WALK-IN vaccination centre is set to arrive at Wimbledon Mosque this weekend.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 13:52:24 +0100
Prince Philip: pictures show tributes to Duke of Edinburgh
Pictures show gun salutes held across the UK, to mark the death of the Duke of Edinburgh at the age of 99.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
The story of how Prince Philip and the Queen fell in love
Together for more than 70 years, Prince Philip lived through the ups and down of the monarch’s life and reign with the Queen.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Prince Philip funeral: Will there be a Bank Holiday?
As is the case whenever a member of the Royal Family dies, there are strict plans in place for what happens next.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 14:47:18 +0100
Prince Philip dies aged 99, what happens now?
Whenever a member of the Royal Family dies, there are strict plans in place for what happens next.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 13:44:08 +0100
Prince Philip's remarkable life of public service in pictures
The news of his death was announced on Friday on behalf of the Queen.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 10:37:50 +0100
South east London mum wins £3m Fulham house in £10 raffle
A woman who has lived in the same two-bedroom house in south east London for 40 years has won a £3 million home after buying a £10 raffle ticket.



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