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60-year-old Man Found Dead in Riverside Development
60-year-old Man Found Dead in Riverside Development

Police charge Paulo Mendes with murder on Juniper Drive

South Western Railway Details Services During Strikes
South Western Railway Details Services During Strikes

Three days of disrupted services ahead due to industrial action

Fault Hits Parking Permit Renewal Reminder System
Fault Hits Parking Permit Renewal Reminder System

Wandsworth Council says fines issued to affected residents will be 'reconsidered'

Calls Grow to Save St George
Calls Grow to Save St George's Children's Cancer Centre

Council leader and MP oppose plan to reduce provision in the hospital

Wandsworth Investment Scam Fraudster Jailed
Wandsworth Investment Scam Fraudster Jailed

Jonathan Allard estimated to have swindled £4 million from his victims

New Openings at Southside Shopping Centre
New Openings at Southside Shopping Centre

'Danish Ikea' and climbing centre latest additions to line up of offerings

Garratt Lane Regeneration Launches This Summer
Garratt Lane Regeneration Launches This Summer

New development includes shared ownership and private sale homes

Council Found to Have Failed Man Who was Made Homeless
Council Found to Have Failed Man Who was Made Homeless

His mental health was affected after being forced to pay for hotels

Wandsworth Bridge Closure Plans Confirmed
Wandsworth Bridge Closure Plans Confirmed

Bridge to be shut for around ten weeks for repairs

South Western Railway Acts to Ban E-scooters
South Western Railway Acts to Ban E-scooters

Move made due to concerns about the fire risk they present

Wandsworth Council Left Tenant with Bed Bugs for Six Months
Wandsworth Council Left Tenant with Bed Bugs for Six Months

Watchdog orders borough to refund woman's costs

Lithium Battery Believed to Have Caused Smugglers Way Fire
Lithium Battery Believed to Have Caused Smugglers Way Fire

100 tonnes of household recycling set alight

Wandsworth Celebrates the Coronation of King Charles III
Wandsworth Celebrates the Coronation of King Charles III

144 street parties held across the borough

Council Urged to Act on Wandsworth Bridge Road Closure
Council Urged to Act on Wandsworth Bridge Road Closure

Fears raised that Spring event may cause traffic chaos

Award for Wandsworth Council Highways Team
Award for Wandsworth Council Highways Team

Mayor of London lauds the way it has co-ordinated roadworks

Watchdog Recommends Changes After Prisoner Suicide
Watchdog Recommends Changes After Prisoner Suicide

Inquiry told drugs easy to obtain in HMP Wandsworth

Probe Launched After Death at Smugglers Way
Probe Launched After Death at Smugglers Way

Work suspended at recycling centre following employee fatality

Katherine Low Settlement Helps Older Residents Combat Digital Exclusion
Katherine Low Settlement Helps Older Residents Combat Digital Exclusion

With a Tech Up grant from Make Some Noise charity

Last Chance to Comment on Borough
Last Chance to Comment on Borough's Night Time Strategy

Have your say on proposed changes affect lighting, transport and licensing

Former Wandsworth Mayor Named as Coronation Champion
Former Wandsworth Mayor Named as Coronation Champion

Jane Cooper recognised for her volunteering activities

Southfields Rifle Club and Allotments Saved from Demolition
Southfields Rifle Club and Allotments Saved from Demolition

Planning committee rejects plans for nursery and tennis courts

Council Ditches Plan to Fine Drivers for Exceeding 20mph Limit
Council Ditches Plan to Fine Drivers for Exceeding 20mph Limit

Trial on Priory Lane and Wimbledon Park Road fell foul of DVLA rules

New Location Announced for Wandsworth Post Office
New Location Announced for Wandsworth Post Office

Main branch to move a few hundred yards along the high street

Violent High Value Bike Robber was Just Fifteen
Violent High Value Bike Robber was Just Fifteen

Convicted of series of offences near Richmond Park

Disability Charity Asking for an Hour of Your Time a Week
Disability Charity Asking for an Hour of Your Time a Week

Wandsworth Shopmobility helps people do their shopping

Flats Plan for Land Next to Former Southfields Hostel
Flats Plan for Land Next to Former Southfields Hostel

More than 100 neighbours consulted over three-storey housing development

Decision Day Looms for Wimbledon Tennis Plans
Decision Day Looms for Wimbledon Tennis Plans

Both Merton and Wandsworth to consider AELTC proposals this month

Wandsworth Prisoner with Cancer Denied Release
Wandsworth Prisoner with Cancer Denied Release

Paperwork delay meant that Bradley Derosa died inside

River Wandle Declared Climate Crime Scene
River Wandle Declared Climate Crime Scene

XR Wandsworth April Fool stunt had a serious message

Wandsworth
Wandsworth's Female Business Stars Given Awards

Over a hundred attend event at Putney rowing club

Environment Agency Says Thames Water Plan has
Environment Agency Says Thames Water Plan has 'Substantial Risk'

Proposal to pump treated wastewater into the river from Mogden

Commons Conservators Refuse to Budge over Levy Charge
Commons Conservators Refuse to Budge over Levy Charge

Continuing with maximum increase despite pleas from councils and residents

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Educating Wandsworth Announced As This Year
Educating Wandsworth Announced As This Year's Heritage Festival Theme

As local Heritage service releases events programme

Summer Street Party at Old York Road Unplugged
Summer Street Party at Old York Road Unplugged

Biggest and best event promised by organisers

RMT Announces Another Train Strike Day
RMT Announces Another Train Strike Day

Timed to create four days of disruption along with ASLEF action

Roadworks Ahead in Wandsworth
Roadworks Ahead in Wandsworth

Traffic delays likely in the area due to road and lane closures

Take A Tour Round New Royal Academy of Dance HQ
Take A Tour Round New Royal Academy of Dance HQ

See inside the spectacular new building on York Road

Muddy Dog Challenge To Support Battersea Animals
Muddy Dog Challenge To Support Battersea Animals

Go on, you know you'll enjoy it!

Forthcoming Travel Disruption in Wandsworth
Forthcoming Travel Disruption in Wandsworth

Trains and tubes affected by engineering works and strikes

Age UK Wandsworth Hosts Scams Bingo
Age UK Wandsworth Hosts Scams Bingo

Innovation to help older residents deal with fraud crisis

Free Courses for Young People at World Heart Beat
Free Courses for Young People at World Heart Beat

Learn about the music industry in a new programme of mentoring sessions

New British Crafts Market Coming to Wandsworth Town
New British Crafts Market Coming to Wandsworth Town

Monthly event to be held at Ram Quarter

Wandsworth
Wandsworth's National Opera Studio Launches Diverse Voices Talent Programme

Top soprano Natasha Agarwal becomes project ambassador

The Nine Elms Sessions Launched by World Heart Beat
The Nine Elms Sessions Launched by World Heart Beat

Showcasing the Wandsworth area and community and new concert venue

Local Private and State Schools Collaborate on Art Project
Local Private and State Schools Collaborate on Art Project

Working together on exhibition in Southside Shopping Centre

Wandsworth Society Celebrates Its 50 Year Anniversary
Wandsworth Society Celebrates Its 50 Year Anniversary

Reminiscing on its achievements and ongoing challenges

Ashes Legend Visits Wandsworth Cricket Club
Ashes Legend Visits Wandsworth Cricket Club

Monty Panesar holds masterclass at SinjunGrammarians

Wandsworth Arts Fringe Given Award
Wandsworth Arts Fringe Given Award

OneOff awards are for theatre organisations operating during pandemic

Backyard Cinema is Moving Over The Road
Backyard Cinema is Moving Over The Road

To the big tops now up on Armoury Way

LIVE Travel Updates
LIVE Travel Updates

Wandsworth traffic and travel information

Lifestyle

MyHealthcare Clinic: Committed to Caring
MyHealthcare Clinic: Committed to Caring

High quality, affordable, private medical care

More New Brands Coming to Gravity Southside
More New Brands Coming to Gravity Southside

Entertainment centre is expanding its food hall offering

New Megan
New Megan's Restaurant on Garratt Lane Gets Licence

Owners denied permission to sell alcohol without food before 10am

What
What's Happening at The Spread Eagle?

Major refurb includes boutique hotel, HQ for Young's and a new pub interior

Japanese Restaurant Latest Addition To Ram Quarter
Japanese Restaurant Latest Addition To Ram Quarter

Sushi Moka plans opening at Bubbling Well Square

Bitten By The Gardening Bug?
Bitten By The Gardening Bug?

Thrive London's local hub is looking for volunteers

Luxury Bowling Set To Come To Ram Quarter
Luxury Bowling Set To Come To Ram Quarter

Strike bar and restaurant will provide a range of games and activities

Wandsworth Resident Gordon Ramsay Adds To His Local Restaurant Portfolio
Wandsworth Resident Gordon Ramsay Adds To His Local Restaurant Portfolio

Taking over the Mother pizza site at the Power station

Property

Mixed Reaction from Locals to Hugh Gasworks Development
Mixed Reaction from Locals to Hugh Gasworks Development

Concern that local infrastructure including the train station won’t cope

Property in Wandsworth
Property in Wandsworth

Your guide to the local property market including services and homes for sale and rent

Prime Central Wandsworth Plot Acquired For Redevelopment
Prime Central Wandsworth Plot Acquired For Redevelopment

Student accommodation provider Downing buys gasworks site

Plans Being Drawn Up To Transform Wandsworth Town Hall
Plans Being Drawn Up To Transform Wandsworth Town Hall

New public entrance, walkways and gardens being proposed

Huge Redevelopment of Old York Road Area Planned
Huge Redevelopment of Old York Road Area Planned

Ferrier Street, Wandsworth Town Station and corner site in line for a complete rebuild

Landmark Tower Approved for Wandsworth Town Centre
Landmark Tower Approved for Wandsworth Town Centre

Controversial 20 storey building will be on Garratt Lane

Another High-Rise Build Underway On York Road
Another High-Rise Build Underway On York Road

On the site of the old Battersea Bar

Wandsworth Agents Deal with Hangover After Stamp Duty Party
Wandsworth Agents Deal with Hangover After Stamp Duty Party

Sales reportedly slow after rush to meet tax discount deadline

Community

Ukrainian Children Thrive in Southfields School
Ukrainian Children Thrive in Southfields School

Families praise Riversdale Primary School pupils and staff for their kindness

Queenstown Road Set For Substantial Reduction in Services
Queenstown Road Set For Substantial Reduction in Services

South Western Railway plan to halve number of trains during peak

Which Are The Hardest Schools In Wandsworth To Get Into?
Which Are The Hardest Schools In Wandsworth To Get Into?

New figures show over-subscription rates at local primaries and secondaries