Wandsworth Guardian
Mon, 24 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100London has lowest vaccine uptake in England, data reveals
London has the lowest rate of vaccine uptake in England according to data published by Public Health England.
Sun, 23 May 2021 05:00:00 +010016-day heatwave predicted for June - this is when it will start
As lockdown restrictions ease across the UK, garden get-togethers and afternoons in the beer garden have largely been put on hold this month.
Sat, 22 May 2021 13:11:23 +0100Anti-racism protest on anniversary of George Floyd's death
Anti-racism protesters have called for “justice” as they gathered in south London to commemorate almost a year since the death of George Floyd.
Fri, 21 May 2021 11:07:54 +0100Merton salon launches 'bring your own towel' scheme
The UK's first ‘bring your own towel scheme’ has launched at a hair salon in Merton.
Fri, 21 May 2021 17:18:27 +0100Brixton's People's Kitchen given 12 weeks to relocate
In a quiet housing estate in Vauxhall is a shop lined with long tables piled high with produce.
Fri, 21 May 2021 15:25:46 +0100New 'Yorkshire variant' of Covid-19 detected, Public Health England warn
Public Health England (PHE) has identified a new strain of the virus and it is being described as a variant under investigation.
Fri, 21 May 2021 15:20:08 +0100Mayor visits new Tube station as Northern Line extension nears end
Sadiq Khan visited the new Nine Elms Tube station today as the Northern Line extension nears completion.
Fri, 21 May 2021 12:53:30 +0100SW London Met worker takes on super challenge for charity
A South West London communications officer is raising vital funds for Mind, Shelter and Cancer Research UK.
Fri, 21 May 2021 08:37:04 +0100Great Ormond Street porter 'exploited vulnerability' of victims
A former Great Ormond Street hospital porter who sexually abused boys in the linen room left his victims "profoundly scarred", a court has heard.
Thu, 20 May 2021 16:13:49 +0100Hammersmith Bridge 'could reopen to pedestrians this summer'
The government’s transport secretary has said he is “pushing very hard” for a partial reopening of Hammersmith Bridge this summer.
Thu, 20 May 2021 09:12:39 +01006 areas of concern identified in England amid spread of Indian variant
The Indian Covid variant has now been found in a multitude of places across the country.
Thu, 20 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100TfL announces June start date for rental e-scooter trial
A 12-month trial of e-scooter rentals in London will begin in June, TfL has today confirmed.
Wed, 19 May 2021 17:10:53 +0100Brockwell Park: Luna applies to hold open air cinema
Brockwell Park is once again set to be home to an open-air cinema this summer.
Wed, 19 May 2021 11:55:00 +0100South London: More rain forecast after 'biblical' hail storm
More wet weather is forecast to follow this week after thunder and lightning was joined by a freakish hail storm sweeping across south London yesterday.
Wed, 19 May 2021 16:17:26 +0100Tooting MP slams immigration checks on delivery drivers
A Tooting MP has spoken out in criticism of a joint operation by Met Police and the Home Office, targeting food delivery drivers
Wed, 19 May 2021 10:42:00 +0100Nurse Jenny McGee, who cared for PM, resigns from NHS
A nurse who looked after Boris Johnson when he was seriously ill with Covid-19 has resigned, citing the Government's 1% pay offer and its lack of respect for the profession.
Wed, 19 May 2021 09:23:07 +0100Russian supermarket Mere wants to open in South London
A Russian supermarket which has been dubbed the new Lidl has set its sights on opening a store in south London.
Tue, 18 May 2021 12:30:48 +0100South-west London boroughs detect new 'Indian' variant cases
Concerns over the spread of a new and highly transmissible strain of the Covid-19 virus first detected in India are being furthered with cases detected in a number of south west London boroughs.
Tue, 18 May 2021 11:12:33 +0100Transport for London secures 10-day extension of bailout
Transport for London (TfL) has secured another short-term extension of its Government bailout as negotiations on a longer deal continue, the authority announced.
Tue, 18 May 2021 16:12:28 +0100Covid: Old Lambeth pub basement converted into nightclub
The basement of a former pub in Lambeth Road was converted into an illegal nightclub with a sound system, dancefloor, and fully stocked bar.
Tue, 18 May 2021 15:07:29 +0100Prison governor takes on 11 marathons for Cancer Research UK
A prison governor who spends his spare time as a pacer at marathon events is taking on 11 marathons in 11 days.
Tue, 18 May 2021 13:47:48 +0100Clapham's Ultimate Cheer competes for World Championship bid
Clapham cheerleaders are going for gold at a national competition.
Tue, 18 May 2021 12:14:17 +0100Tooting man’s charity walk after losing family to fire
An aspiring fire fighter has trekked from Tooting to Brighton to raise money for a cause close to his heart.
Tue, 18 May 2021 09:08:49 +0100Police re-appeal to find man missing from Putney
Police are re-appealing for help to locate a missing 57-year-old from Putney.
Tue, 18 May 2021 08:44:46 +0100Indian variant: Covid vaccine rollout extended amid fears
The coronavirus vaccine rollout has been extended to 36 and 37-year-olds as cases of the Indian variant have doubled in the space of one week.
Tue, 18 May 2021 08:19:34 +0100Clapham man sentenced to prison for armed robbery
A man who threatened to shoot a cashier has been sentenced to 30-months in prison for an armed robbery in Clapham.
Tue, 18 May 2021 06:56:27 +0100Wandsworth Arts Fringe 2021 returns
Wandsworth Arts Fringe is set to return with a mix of digital and live events this June.
Mon, 17 May 2021 17:25:13 +0100Labour investigates Lambeth leader Cllr Jack Hopkins
The leader of Lambeth Council has “vehemently denied” allegations of sexual harassment and unwanted touching, according to a report in The Guardian on May 16.
Mon, 17 May 2021 12:22:29 +0100MAPPED: London's dog theft hotspots
New data shows the London boroughs hit hardest by dog thieves.
Mon, 17 May 2021 08:50:55 +0100SW London NHS hits major milestone in vaccine programme
More than one million Covid-19 vaccinations have now been given in south west London, figures reveal.
Mon, 17 May 2021 08:10:00 +0100Three teenagers charged in Putney murder investigation
THREE teenagers have been charged with the murder of Abdirizak Hassan.
Sun, 16 May 2021 11:59:15 +0100London: Teens that have gone missing in the last 6 months
Fourteen young people are still missing from in and around South London after being reported missing in the past six months, according to the charity Missing People.
Sun, 16 May 2021 10:12:15 +0100Man fighting for his life after stabbing in Tooting restaurant
A man has been left fighting for his life after he was stabbed at a restaurant in Tooting on Friday ( May 14).
Sun, 16 May 2021 05:01:00 +0100The shopping rules that will change in England from Monday
Here’s what a trip for a spot of retail therapy in England might look like from 17 May.
Sat, 15 May 2021 17:34:39 +0100Teenagers charged over Putney murder
Two teenagers have been charged over the murder of 24-year-old Abdirizak Hassan.
Sat, 15 May 2021 10:16:28 +0100Robber jailed after stabbing shopkeeper in Colliers Wood
A MAN who stabbed a shopkeeper after trying to steal money from a newsagents in Colliers Wood has been jailed for 10 years.
Sat, 15 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100Changes to your state pension have been announced for January 2022
The changes will come into effect from January 1, 2022 and will affect whether a person qualifies for state pension or not.
Fri, 14 May 2021 14:12:48 +0100Two more arrests in Putney stabbing murder investigation
Two more people have been arrested as police continue their investigation into the fatal stabbing of 24-year-old Abdirizak Hassan in Putney.
Fri, 14 May 2021 17:54:42 +0100Boris Johnson warns Indian variant of Covid-19 could delay lockdown roadmap
The message came as Boris Johnson led a Downing Street press conference alongside England's chief medical officer professor Chris Whitty.
Fri, 14 May 2021 12:40:22 +0100Putney woman's relief after "dreadful" wait for UK visa
A Putney woman has spoken of her relief after getting her marriage visa approved – but only following a difficult 16 week wait.
Fri, 14 May 2021 09:17:11 +0100TfL to double capacity on London buses as lockdown eases
Bus capacity is set to double on board London buses as TfL prepares for an influx of returning passengers in line with the latest easing of lockdown next week.
Fri, 14 May 2021 19:16:46 +0100South west London passes one million mark for Covid jabs
Over one million doses of a coronavirus vaccine have been administered in south west London boroughs, NHS authorities in the region announced today (Friday, July 14).
Fri, 14 May 2021 14:49:01 +0100Brixton’s Market Row Botanical Rum wins international award
An independent micro distillery has been internationally recognised - only seven months after launching.
Fri, 14 May 2021 11:34:12 +0100Covid-19 Indian variant hotspots in the UK revealed
The Prime Minister has said there is "increasing concern" about the variant.
Fri, 14 May 2021 08:03:41 +0100South London neighbour surprises family with Eid gift
A south London woman has said a gift from her neighbour to celebrate Eid has restored her "faith in humanity".
Thu, 13 May 2021 08:50:03 +0100TfL: More London bus strikes announced over 'remote sign on'
Five more days of bus strikes have been announced in London with unions angry at bus operator Metroline over its controversial 'remote sign-on' policy.
Thu, 13 May 2021 09:57:07 +0100Crossrail begins running trial trains through London
London's £19bn Crossrail project has begun running test trains through the centre of the capital as plans ramp up ahead of next year's opening..
Thu, 13 May 2021 16:22:15 +0100Housing Ombudsman to probe Lambeth Council over complaints
Lambeth Council is set to be investigated by the Housing Ombudsman Service (HOS) over its handling of complaints.
Thu, 13 May 2021 13:15:13 +0100South London man charged with attacking cop in botched heist
A south London man has been charged with assault and burglary after a robbery attempt on Felix Road in Walton went awry.
Thu, 13 May 2021 11:19:52 +0100The 99 south London areas where Lidl wants to open new shops
Lidl has revealed nearly 100 sites where it plans to open new supermarkets across south London.