Wandsworth Guardian
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 08:38:42 +0000Met Police officer arrested over Sarah Everard disappearance
A Metropolitan Police officer has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of Sarah Everard in south London last week.
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 08:59:49 +0000Sarah Everard: Met Police 'disturbed' after officer arrested
Senior police say they have been left shocked and disturbed after the arrest of a serving officer in connection with the disappearance of Sarah Everard in south London last week.
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000Putney parents call time on dangerous air pollution levels
Nearly 50,000 primary school children in London are being exposed to dangerous pollution, a study has revealed.
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 18:51:06 +0000Sarah Everard: Block of flats in Clapham cordoned off
Police officers searching for a missing woman in south London have put up a cordon outside a block of flats near to where she was last seen.
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 09:04:53 +0000Met police appeal for witnesses after Lambeth shooting
Detectives are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a teenager was shot in Lambeth.
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 17:03:43 +0000Lambeth Council tax hike approved
Lambeth residents are set to pay an extra £80 on average for council tax after a hike was approved on March 3.
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 11:10:33 +0000Chris Whitty predicts surge in Covid as lockdown is eased
England’s chief medical officer says the country could see a surge in Covid-19 as lockdown restrictions are eased.
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 11:10:24 +0000Two men charged with murder of Ralph Gibson in Putney
Two men have been charged with the murder of Ralph Gibson in Putney.
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 09:13:23 +0000Met Police 'open minded' over missing Sarah Everdard
Police searching for the missing Sarah Everard remain "open minded as to all possibilities" over her disappearance.
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000Coronavirus: St Georges launch vaccine campaign
St George’s Hospital has launched a new campaign to encourage staff to get their Covid-19 vaccine.
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 13:15:09 +0000Battersea mum shows support for social networking app Peanut
A Battersea woman has opened up about the trials she experienced as a new mother in the pandemic and has given advice on where other parents can seek support.
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 16:06:36 +0000Hat ‘similar to the one’ worn by Sarah Everard not related
A hat resembling the one worn by missing Brixton woman, Sarah Everard, when she was last spotted on Wednesday evening has been found by a passer-by.
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 10:53:10 +0000Search heightens for missing Brixton woman Sarah Everard
The family of Sarah Everard have a made a plea for anyone with information on her whereabouts to come forward as the search for the South London woman intensifies.
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 12:16:48 +0000Stunning Covid art installation at South London Hospital
A jaw-dropping art installation that marks a milestone in the delivery of vaccinations against the Covid-19 virus has been unveiled at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital.
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 17:45:00 +0000Battersea Arts Centre set to become a vaccine hub
The cultural community hub is to become a new vaccination centre for Wandsworth.
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 14:15:45 +0000London bus strikes: Which routes are affected this week
Further travel updates have been issued by TfL as planned strike action is currently due to affect London bus services again this week.
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 13:07:35 +00004 things Boris Johnson might say at today's coronavirus press conference
The press conference will start at 4pm, an hour earlier than the usual time 5pm due to internal diary considerations in No10.
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 12:48:43 +0000Tooting MP joins support for Meghan after landmark interview
Tooting's Labour MP has voiced her support for the Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle after she and her husband Prince Harry spoke in a televised interview with US host Oprah Winfrey recently.
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 12:31:24 +0000Marsha de Cordova urges residents to get vaccinated
Marsha de Cordova MP has come together with local community and faith leaders, councillors and clinicians to build confidence in the COVID-19 vaccines.
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 12:14:00 +0000Codebreaker Girls: A Secret Life at Bletchley Park
A woman has released a novel about the covert life of her mother, a WW2 codebreaker from Tooting.
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 09:11:41 +0000As pupils return to school, who needs to take a test? Q&A
Millions of pupils and their families are being asked to take asymptomatic Covid-19 tests as schools reopen their doors to the majority of pupils.
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 08:11:11 +0000Met Police launches all-female operation in south London
The Metropolitan Police has held its first ever all-female operation to help tackle robbery and violent crime.
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 15:25:13 +0000Covid: Boris Johnson leads Downing Street press conference
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will be giving the latest on the pandemic on the day when schools reopened to all pupils after a two-month lockdown.
Sun, 07 Mar 2021 18:25:19 +0000Sarah Everard: London police search ponds for missing woman
Police have been searching ponds at Clapham Common as the hunt for 33-year-old Sarah Everard goes into its third day.
Sun, 07 Mar 2021 15:47:21 +0000CCTV: Final sighting of Sarah Everard, missing from Clapham
CCTV footage seen by the Metropolitan Police has confirmed the last known sighting of Sarah Everard, who disappeared in South London on Wednesday (March 3).
Sun, 07 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000Cold snap for South London as temperatures fall
Temperatures are set to plummet today (Sunday, March 7) amid a cold snap that will bring a sting in the tail of the departing winter across South London.
Sat, 06 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0000Family's appeal for South London woman who 'disappeared'
The family of a woman who "disappeared" on her way home from Clapham to Brixton on Wednesday have appealed directly to the public to help authorities in their search for her.
Sat, 06 Mar 2021 12:28:37 +0000Authorities increasingly concerned for missing Brixton woman
Authorities searching for a woman missing from Brixton said they are growing increasingly concerned as they renewed a public information appeal to help find her.
Sat, 06 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000Wandsworth’s top beer gardens – where to book for April
The countdown is on for outdoor drinking after the Government unveiled its roadmap out of lockdown last week.
Fri, 05 Mar 2021 17:43:52 +0000Matt Hancock reveals surge Covid-19 testing in south London
Surge testing deployed in London after Brazilian variant 'patient x' tacked down
Fri, 05 Mar 2021 12:28:02 +0000Wandsworth Arts Fringe announces this year's grant winners
Wandsworth Arts Fringe is set to take place June 25 – July 11 2021, with a two week programme of inspiring arts and culture.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 16:24:44 +0000Sadiq Khan launches London Mayor re-election bid
Sadiq Khan has launched his mayoral re-election campaign with a focus on "jobs, jobs, jobs" for Londoners affected by the coronavirus crisis.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 10:23:01 +0000Amazon Fresh till-less grocery store opens in London
Amazon is to open a completely till-less new store in London, its first 'just walk out' shop outside the US.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:31:15 +0000Covid-19: Lambeth first to bring contact tracing in-house
Lambeth Council has become the first London borough to bring all Covid-19 contact tracing in-house in a new pilot scheme.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 13:56:23 +0000Full list of south London Wetherspoon's to reopen April 12
Nearly 50 Wetherspoon pubs are set to reopen across south London next month, according to an announcement.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 11:50:45 +0000Man jailed for life for Stockwell murder of Jaden Christie
A 22-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Jaden Christie in south London.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 10:11:15 +0000Royal Family issue update on Prince Philip after heart procedure
The Duke of Edinburgh has now spent 16 nights in hospital, his longest ever stay.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000Sadiq Khan accused of cutting affordable housing targets
Sadiq Khan was today accused of “failing Londoners” by the GLA Conservatives after figures revealed a cut to affordable housing targets.
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 12:25:00 +0000Budget 2021: All the announcements as they happened
We will be bringing you the latest updates throughout the day as Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivers the next budget.
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000Rishi Sunak to extend furlough scheme until September
Employees will continue to receive 80% of their salary for hours not worked until the scheme ends.
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 18:13:03 +0000Protesters hope for breakthrough in York Garden protests
A man who has spent more than a week living in a tree in Battersea to save it from being cut down has spoken out about “dedicating” his life to protecting trees and how he manages to eat, go to the toilet and even work in them.
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 16:05:27 +0000Man jailed after vicious machete attack in Tooting
A man has been jailed for a horrific machete attack in Tooting that left the victim with life-changing injuries to his arm.
Tue, 02 Mar 2021 15:05:43 +0000Revealed: The unhealthiest boroughs in south London
The overwhelming majority of south London’s boroughs are in the top 50 per cent of healthiest areas in the UK, according to data.
Tue, 02 Mar 2021 16:29:00 +0000More children miss first choice secondary schools in London
One in three children in London missed out on their top choice of secondary school, with lower success rates across the country on National Offer Day.
Tue, 02 Mar 2021 15:40:38 +0000Marsha de Cordova condemns BBC captioning error
Battersea MP Marsha de Cordova has told broadcasters they need to “do better” after being confused on TV for another black, female MP – again.
Tue, 02 Mar 2021 11:22:08 +0000Royal Family 'united in prayers' for Prince Philip after first night in new hospital
Prince Philip was moved to a second hospital for an infection and testing and observation for a pre-existing heart condition on Monday.
Mon, 01 Mar 2021 12:10:04 +0000Coronavirus infection rates for southwest London by borough
With schools set to start reopening across London next week, covid-19 infection rates across southwest London have continued to fall in every borough.
Mon, 01 Mar 2021 11:22:17 +0000Invasive brown stink bug pest found in UK
An invasive insect species considered a pest by homeowners and farmers in the US and parts of Europe has been found in the UK.
Mon, 01 Mar 2021 11:15:20 +0000Private hospital approved in Battersea to focus on obesity
Wandsworth Council has approved a new private hospital treating obesity problems, despite concerns it will not help local people and will only be used by the super rich.
Mon, 01 Mar 2021 12:42:49 +0000Prince Philip moved to different hospital for further treatment
The Duke of Edinburgh has been transferred to St Bartholomew’s Hospital for treatment.