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Wandsworth Guardian

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Plans for 81 new 'affordable' homes and 779 student bedsits in Nine Elms
Fresh pictures have revealed what 81 new “affordable” homes and 779 student bedsits could look like in one of the last sites to be redeveloped in Nine Elms.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Mamma Mia the Party will make you feel like a Dancing Queen - how to get tickets
Mamma Mia the Party is at the O2 London and was lucky enough to get to experience the show.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 10:18:11 +0100
Queen's Platinum Jubilee Thursday: South London
All the latest on traffic disruptions, events, public transport delays as hundreds take part in jubilee celebrations.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Nature Notes: The delight of birdsong
Parakeets recently entered the avian version of the Eurovision song contest but predictably their yelping offering came last, scoring 'nil points'!

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Platinum Jubilee: When The Queen visited the boroughs of south London
To honour Her Majesty The Queen’s exceptional 70 years of service, we’ve rounded up some memorable times she visited south London.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Wandsworth Council to apologise after woman had 'sleepless nights' over dad’s care
A London council and NHS trust have been ordered to apologise to a woman who had “sleepless nights” over her dad’s care.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Platinum Jubilee in London: All the events you can go to
With the celebrations, just a week away, now is the time to start planning which events you want to attend.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Platinum Jubilee: How to get around London
Find out the best routes to get around London as parts of the capital close for Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Queen's Platinum Jubilee: Red Letter Days shares afternoon tea experiences
Red Letter Days has rounded up some experiences ideal for celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 15:27:10 +0100
Platinum Jubilee: Capital braces as huge crowds set to impact travel
As the nation celebrates the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, Londoners are now being warned to check journeys before heading out.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 14:22:02 +0100
London buses to face biggest cut in TfL history
250 buses and 16 routes are set to be axed by Transport for London

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Review: Wimbledon Pub in the Park exceeds expectations
Last weekend I returned to one of my favourite summer activities – attend a music festival.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Streatham woman's petition after cat was hit by car and abandoned on road
A grieving woman from Streatham is campaigning to change the law on the roads after her cat was run over and abandoned.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Platinum Jubilee weekend: London weather forecast
Dry and sunny spells are forecast for the Jubilee weekend, as temperatures are set to rise across London.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Platinum Jubilee: South west London NHS healthcare options
With thousands in south west London gearing up for a royal celebration outdoors, the NHS remains open for those who need urgent care.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
John Legend announces extra Royal Albert Hall show: Buy tickets
The award-winning artist, John Legend is coming to the hall ahead of his new album.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 10:56:07 +0100
Kurt Zouma given 180 hours of community service for cat attack video
Zouma has also been banned from keeping cats for five years as part of the sentencing

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 20:41:03 +0100
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard 'defamed each other' as verdict is reached
Johnny Depp winsdefamation case against ex-wife Amber Heard, getting $15 million in damages.

Tue, 31 May 2022 12:12:46 +0100
Battersea London dogs looking for their forever homes
Battersea has a host of dogs that need rehoming.

Tue, 31 May 2022 12:23:36 +0100
St George's Tooting hospital workers kick off strikes
Cleaners and hostesses at a South London hospital have kicked off a 24-hour strike over changes to their pay cycle.

Tue, 31 May 2022 12:13:37 +0100
Battersea Big Dipper disaster survivors to get permanent memorial
Survivors of the Battersea Big Dipper disaster are finally set to get a permanent memorial to commemorate the “forgotten” tragedy on its 50 year anniversary. Five children died and 13 were injured when the rollercoaster, packed with 31 riders, d...

Tue, 31 May 2022 11:55:49 +0100
John Legend announces extra Royal Albert Hall show: How to get tickets
The award-winning artist, John Legend is coming to the hall ahead of his new album.

Tue, 31 May 2022 11:48:53 +0100
Missing Earlsfield boy, 16, last seen four days ago
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing boy from Earlsfield.

Tue, 31 May 2022 10:38:34 +0100
Call for more support on 50th anniversary of Battersea fairground disaster
The families of victims and survivors of one of the UK’s worst fairground disasters have called for improved support for children who have suffered trauma as they marked the 50th anniversary of the tragedy.

Tue, 31 May 2022 09:21:09 +0100
Platinum Jubilee beacon locations in London: See the list
A network of flaming tributes to the Queen will stretch throughout the country on Thursday, including across London.

Tue, 31 May 2022 13:41:59 +0100
Roman Kemp opens up on 'debilitating' sleep apnoea and how he plans to retire in 5 years
Kemp's condition has made it necessary for him to wear an oxygen mask in bed

Tue, 31 May 2022 07:14:03 +0100
UK City of Culture 2025 winner to be revealed on BBC's The One Show tonight
The Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries will announce the winner on the programme

Tue, 31 May 2022 06:44:55 +0100
Cyclists wear car frame around bikes in protest of vehicles 'hogging' the roads
The stunt is taking place in Hammersmith this week

Mon, 30 May 2022 20:22:13 +0100
BBC Silent Witness cast: When episode 3 is on with Duncan Preston's guest appearance
BBC's Silent Witness is back on our screens tonight for its third nail-biting episode. See the full cast list.

Mon, 30 May 2022 16:26:26 +0100
Man jailed after stabbing girlfriend 63 times in Clapham
A man who killed his partner at their home in Clapham after stabbing her more than 60 times has been jailed for 15 years.

Mon, 30 May 2022 10:36:49 +0100
Man found guilty of murdering Lambeth boy
A man who chased a teenager down the street before fatally stabbing him in the neck has been found guilty of his murder.

Mon, 30 May 2022 08:07:15 +0100
London Underground: District, Hammersmith & City severely delayed
Check to see the Tube service this morning.

Mon, 30 May 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Extra tickets for N-Dubz tour in London go on sale today - get tickets
After a huge sell-out for their UK arena tour, N-Dubz has surprised fans by announcing more dates for their Back To The Future tour.

Mon, 30 May 2022 13:24:33 +0100
Ticketmaster launches flash summer sale with 50% off on music and comedy
Get ready for a summer of music and comedy with Ticketmaster’s latest flash sale.

Mon, 30 May 2022 09:23:17 +0100
Kalush Orchestra auction Eurovision trophy for Ukraine
Kalush Orchestra raise £700k for Ukraine army by auctioning Eurovision trophy. Read more:

Sun, 29 May 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Wild Things: Living in a community
Our Wild Things columnist Eric Brown considers the advantages and disadvantages of community living among birds discussed in a new book which examines flock formation, avian sociality and communal breeding

Sun, 29 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Possible memorial for the Battersea Park funfair disaster victims 50 years on
Sadiq Khan has said he will work with Wandsworth Council to explore setting up a permanent memorial to the victims of the 1972 Battersea Park funfair disaster.

Sun, 29 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
How to spend a day in King’s Cross, London
From shopping in Coal Drops Yard to a stay at The Great Northern Hotel, we reveal the best places to go in the London neighbourhood.

Sun, 29 May 2022 09:55:47 +0100
Lester Piggott, nine time Derby winner, dies aged 86
It was recently reported Piggott was in hospital in Switzerland.

Sat, 28 May 2022 13:03:12 +0100
Bexley and Wandsworth teens among three convicted after death of man
THREE teenagers have been convicted after a man was stabbed to death in south west London.

Sat, 28 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bayou Bar Broadway Market forced to close amid cost-of-living
A popular piano bar in one of South London’s oldest markets has been forced to shut as the cost of living spirals.

Sat, 28 May 2022 00:15:00 +0100
British Transport Police to arm volunteer officers with Tasers
British Transport Police to arm volunteer officers with Tasers. Read more:

Fri, 27 May 2022 15:53:43 +0100
Police officer to face trial accused of 44 offences including 21 counts of rape
A Metropolitan Police officer faces an eight-week trial next February accused of 44 offences, including 21 counts of rape, against a dozen women over a 17-year period.

Fri, 27 May 2022 14:56:02 +0100
Lambeth man jailed for murder of his landlords
A man has been sentenced to 33 years for murdering his landlords at their shared home after he became paranoid about Covid during the first lockdown.

Fri, 27 May 2022 14:36:43 +0100
Brixton music video shoot murder: Teenager sentenced to life
A teenager who stabbed a motorcyclist to death during the making of a music video has been sentenced to life in prison.

Fri, 27 May 2022 13:44:14 +0100
London Underground planned strikes at two stations now suspended
The strikes were going to take place over the Jubilee weekend.

Fri, 27 May 2022 10:10:44 +0100
N-Dubz release extra UK Tour dates in London- get tickets
After a huge sell-out for their UK arena tour, N-Dubz has surprised fans by announcing more dates for their Back To The Future tour.

Fri, 27 May 2022 08:12:14 +0100
London Tube closures this weekend: See the full list
Check the London Underground services this weekend before heading out this weekend.

Fri, 27 May 2022 00:01:00 +0100
John Legend at the Royal Albert Hall: Buy general tickets
The award-winning artist, John Legend is coming to the hall ahead of his new album.

Fri, 27 May 2022 14:33:07 +0100
Man takes Sainsbury's to court after refusing access to his assistance cat
The rescue cat sits on Mr Fenn's shoulders and stops him from feeling “overwhelmed” and “anxious”



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