Wandsworth Guardian
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 08:29:24 +0000'Traumatised': Croydon stab victim named as Lavaun Witter
A 22-year-old who was stabbed to death in Croydon on Friday night as a wave of violence swept across south London has been named as Lavaun Witter.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000Small businesses offered advertising on TV shopping channel
A Wandsworth-based TV shopping channel is offering businesses a ‘financial lifeline’ through a new advertising scheme.
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 09:45:00 +0000When will lockdown end in England? Matt Hancock gives latest
All of the UK is under a lockdown to try to bring down the rate of coronavirus and protect the NHS.
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 18:05:41 +0000Lambeth approves Roper's Walk plans, Cressingham Gardens
Lambeth’s planning committee approved a development in Tulse Hill on February 9 despite concerns about salami slicing and lack of a masterplan.
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 14:56:01 +0000Campaigners protest demolition on Central Hill estate
Campaigners have been defending a building on a Lambeth estate in protest of its planned demolition.
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 14:24:23 +0000Khan suggests £500m VED 'raid' to replace boundary charge
Sadiq Khan and leaders from all five of the London Assembly's political parties have urged the transport secretary to allow Transport for London (TfL) to retain the £500m it raises every year in Vehicle Excise Duty (VED).
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 12:35:40 +0000Hospital staff 'on edge' with concerns for mental health
Hospital staff on the frontline have described how there is “very little joy” in the job during the second wave, with managers concerned over the long-term mental health impact on employees.
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 12:32:21 +0000New Covid-19 symptoms revealed -what to look out for
More than one million people were subject to swab tests and questionnaires as part of Imperial College London’s REACT study.
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 08:40:42 +0000Teen charged with 2017 murder of Kyall Parnell in Lambeth
A teenager has been charged with the murder of a 17-year-old in Lambeth on New Year's Day in 2017.
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 08:12:08 +0000'Lessons must be learned' after Surbiton train death
Ministers and union bosses say "lessons must be learned" after a man was hit by a train and died while working on a railway track in south-west London.
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000Lambeth approves council tax rise
Lambeth’s cabinet has approved a 4.99 per cent council tax rise for residents.
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 11:43:59 +0000Universal Credit is increasing in April - but by how much?
The rise in benefits will increase the revenue of millions of low-income households.
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 15:32:58 +0000Captain Tom Moore's family thank the nation and pay tribute to an 'amazing man'
“It’s the little noises and habits of people close to you that suddenly become deafening in their absence.”
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:32:22 +0000RECAP: Updates as Boris Johnson leads coronavirus briefing
Good evening and thank you for joining us. We'll be bringing you live updates from tonight's coronavirus briefing from Downing Street, which is being led by Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 14:16:50 +0000Boris Johnson press conference - 5 things he could say
Chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance will join Boris Johnson at the Downing Street press conference at 5pm, No 10 has said.
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 20:14:08 +0000Surge testing in Lambeth after South African variant found
Extra coronavirus testing will be carried out in areas of south London after a case of the South African variant was discovered.
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 16:20:00 +0000Roehampton shop shut by police after drugs and weapons found
A Roehampton corner shop has been closed by the police after more than £35,000 of drugs, weapons and stolen items were seized last year.
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 15:48:22 +0000South London brothers raffle off two-bed property for £2
THREE brothers are raffling off a two-bedroom property, with a private balcony for just £2 per ticket.
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 08:25:05 +0000Met Office: South London snow & ice warnings still in place
Snow and ice warnings remain in place for most of England and Scotland as the effects of Storm Darcy continue to cause traffic delays, hazards and rare white scenes across south London.
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000Riverside Radio discovers people #BehindtheBadge
Police offers in south west London get candid in a new radio series called Behind the Badge.
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 11:47:17 +0000Covid-19 'not from a lab' as WHO calls for research into frozen foods
A team of researchers recommended future studies including a direct spillover from animals to humans and research into frozen foods.
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 15:48:09 +0000Plans for a plaque in place for Summerstown star Marc Bolan
A local historian is campaigning to erect a plaque in Summerstown in memory of T. Rex star Marc Bolan.
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000'Feb 100 Kids' - Finton House pupils walk for charity
Caring classmates from a Wandsworth school are taking on a group challenge to show their support for two children’s charities.
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 09:49:17 +0000Snow showers continue across London on Tuesday
Second day of weather warnings for London as more snow forecast
Mon, 08 Feb 2021 11:37:12 +0000Pictures: Snow falls across south London
Weather warnings for snow are in place through Wednesday across south London
Mon, 08 Feb 2021 09:01:18 +0000Met Office: Severe amber snow warning for south London
A severe amber snow warning has been issued for London and south east England, and heavy snow is 'likely' to cause long delays on roads and with rail and air travel across the region.
Mon, 08 Feb 2021 15:33:10 +0000Schools may be open during summer holidays
Students and teachers could see two weeks cut from their summer break in an effort to catch up with physical learning.
Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:52:12 +0000Plans to make Putney High Street 'greener' push ahead
A £4m improvement scheme is underway to make Putney’s busiest road “cleaner, greener and safer”.
Mon, 08 Feb 2021 11:44:24 +0000Clapham playground packed out despite UK lockdown
Scenes of “playground madness” were reported at Clapham Common last week as families enjoyed themselves in the fresh air amid lockdown.
Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:29:45 +0000RECAP : Updates from Downing Street's Covid press conference
Live updates from the Government's press conference at Downing Street
Sun, 07 Feb 2021 11:50:55 +0000Storm Darcy brings ice and snow to London
The Met Office issued Amber and Yellow warnings over snow and ice as Storm Darcy, dubbed the 'Beast from the East' hit London with wintry showers and plunging temperatures.
Sun, 07 Feb 2021 10:16:41 +0000More police deployed in South London after stabbings wave
Additional police officers have been deployed in South London by the city's Met Police service after a wave of stabbings left one mad dead and numerous others injured.
Sun, 07 Feb 2021 14:26:28 +0000Latest Covid infection rates for all South London boroughs
The number of new coronavirus infections are falling across South London as the ongoing lockdown imposed to slow the spread of Covid-19 continues to have an impact.
Sun, 07 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000Quiz: Spell the words often misspelled on Google
Can you spell the words most often misspelled on Google?
Sun, 07 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000London's businesses save billions through business rates scheme
More than 20 per cent of London’s businesses made use of the Government’s business rates holiday during the Covid-19 pandemic, saving a total of £3 billion.
Sat, 06 Feb 2021 08:30:00 +0000Vets issue warning to UK dog owners over deadly disease
The warning comes after potential cases of the condition known as Alabama Rot have been discovered in the UK.
Sat, 06 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000Campaign launched for Emergency Services and NHS Cenotaph
A campaign has been launched to fund a London memorial to all NHS and emergency services workers, including those who have risked or lost their lives during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Fri, 05 Feb 2021 15:42:42 +0000What is long Covid? What are the symptoms and treatment?
For some people, coronavirus can cause symptoms that last weeks or months after the infection has gone.
Fri, 05 Feb 2021 15:50:00 +0000Covid-19: More than one million people vaccinated in London
London has this week passed the milestone of vaccinating more than one million people against Covid-19.
Fri, 05 Feb 2021 10:46:14 +0000London weather: When Met Office says snow will fall
London is bracing itself for a weekend of severe weather warnings for snow and ice, starting this weekend.
Fri, 05 Feb 2021 08:06:09 +0000Coronavirus: Police break up party in Balham
Twenty-five people have been reported for the consideration of fixed penalty notices after a 'blatant breach' of coronavirus rules.
Fri, 05 Feb 2021 09:54:02 +0000Investigation ongoing after criminality at Roehampton shop
Police have shut down a Roehampton corner shop after drugs and weapons were found inside the property.
Fri, 05 Feb 2021 17:27:23 +0000Alderbrook School recognised in Kellogg awards
A SCHOOL in Balham has been chosen as a finalist for London as part of the annual Kellogg’s Breakfast Club Awards.
Fri, 05 Feb 2021 13:12:50 +0000Oardacity complete ‘life-changing’ Atlantic row
After 40 days, 5 hours and 40 minutes, rowing team ‘Oardacity’ have completed their monumental journey across the Atlantic Ocean.
Fri, 05 Feb 2021 12:34:09 +0000Wandsworth bucks trend by freezing part of its council tax
Wandsworth Council has announced it will freeze part of next year’s council tax.
Thu, 04 Feb 2021 14:41:26 +0000Map shows Covid cases in every London borough
Twenty seven London boroughs have recorded daily Covid cases falling by a third or more in a week.
Thu, 04 Feb 2021 14:26:15 +0000London on track to meet vaccination target this month
London is on track to reach its target of vaccinating 1.5 million people by the middle of February, with more than one million jabs already given out.
Thu, 04 Feb 2021 12:22:53 +000060-hour snow and ice warning issued across South East
THE SOUTH East has been placed under 60-hours worth of snow and ice warnings over the next few days.
Thu, 04 Feb 2021 12:08:41 +0000Met Office warning for snow and ice in London
A severe weather warning for snow and ice has been issued for London this weekend.
Thu, 04 Feb 2021 11:13:10 +0000GPs warn of Covid-19 symptoms you may not know about
The NHS focus on three key symptoms but doctors have urged officials to add other symptoms to the official list.