Wandsworth Guardian
Fri, 23 Jul 2021 08:35:04 +010016 sectors where workers will be exempt from Covid-19 self-isolation
The new process will allow critical workers to carry on with their jobs even if identified as a contact of a coronavirus case.
Fri, 23 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Lambeth council refuses to enforce Home Office rules to deport rough sleepers
Lambeth Council is refusing to enforce Home Office rules that mean people can be deported if they sleep rough.
Fri, 23 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Google data shows Wandsworth high street movement
Shops, restaurants and entertainment venues in Wandsworth saw a boost in visitors following the reopening of indoor hospitality in May.
Fri, 23 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Hundreds told to self-isolate by Test and Trace in Wandsworth
Hundreds more people were told to self-isolate by Test and Trace in Wandsworth in the latest week.
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 16:58:19 +0100ITV GMB expert wants parents fined if children get sunburn
Parents who allow their kids to get sunburnt should be fined, one expert has told Good Morning Britain viewers.
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 11:09:37 +0100Blindness charity calls for ban on e-scooter sales in London
A charity for blind people has called for the sale of e-scooters to be banned in London after a three-year-old suffered life changing injuries, a day after the death of a Bromley teen.
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 10:54:07 +0100Major UK supermarkets issue urgent guidance to shoppers amid 'pingdemic'
Retailers are under “increasing pressure” to keep shelves fully stocked amid staff shortages, industry bosses have warned.
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 10:41:35 +0100What to do if you are bitten by a horsefly
Horsefly season is here - here's what to do if you get bitten.
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 13:19:21 +0100Met Office predicts second UK heatwave in August
Forecasters correctly predicted the heatwave in July which forced Public Health England to issue a heat health alert this week.
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Met Police reveal London's most wanted people
Met Police reveal London's most wanted people.
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Lockdown restrictions could return next month, government experts warn
Experts have said face masks and working from home could return by mid August after warning of another deadly pandemic peak.
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Lambeth council hires firm that was fined after an employee died
Lambeth Council has hired a firm that was fined £250,000 for failing to protect an employee.
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 11:54:17 +0100Croydon tram crash: Deaths were accidental, inquest rules
The Croydon tram crash inquest has seen a jury return a verdict of accident.
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100London immigration block to be bulldozed for 27-storey block
Plans to demolish a Home Office immigration centre and transform it into a 27-storey office block have been approved.
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 08:11:02 +0100Man dies after stabbing near Brixton station in south London
A man has died after a stabbing incident near Brixton tube station in south London.
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Sadiq Khan will provide funding to revitalise London's high streets
Sadiq Khan will provide additional funding to revitalise London’s high streets in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 17:43:17 +0100How many new coronavirus cases are there in Wandsworth?
The number of coronavirus cases in Wandsworth increased by 259 in the last 24 hours.
Wed, 21 Jul 2021 13:10:51 +0100Love Island's Dr Alex George reveals rubbish left on Clapham Common
Love Island star Dr Alex George has hit out at the mess left behind on Clapham Common.
Wed, 21 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100London Covid: Wandsworth self-isolation calls peak
Almost 2,000 people in Wandsworth have been told to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace.
Wed, 21 Jul 2021 10:21:37 +0100Do I legally have to self-isolate if pinged by Covid app?
No 10 have issued an update after a minister said it was a decision for individuals whether they should isolate after a “ping” from the app.
Wed, 21 Jul 2021 14:00:02 +0100Weekend weather warning issued as thunderstorms forecast
Another weather warning has been issued across south London as heavy thunderstorms are forecast to break up the heatwave this weekend.
Wed, 21 Jul 2021 08:40:23 +0100Pebbles swapped for diamonds in London gem heist, court told
A fake gem expert swapped diamonds worth £4.2 million for garden pebbles using "sleight of hand" in a theft from a luxury jewellers, a court has heard.
Wed, 21 Jul 2021 18:45:11 +0100Streatham Nationwide shut to public after alleged Covid case
A branch of the Nationwide building society in Streatham has been closed to the public this week amid an allegation of a staff member testing positive for Covid-19.
Wed, 21 Jul 2021 17:24:35 +0100Man jailed after south London knife 'rampage'
A man who went on a dangerous and chaotic rampage through Battersea while wielding a knife has been jailed.
Wed, 21 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0100Passport warning holidaymakers in the UK needs to know
AN urgent warning to holidaymakers who have passports due to expire has been issued - as passengers fall foul of changes to the rules.
Wed, 21 Jul 2021 19:39:36 +0100Seven arrests in operation to bust people smuggling network
Seven people have been arrested in an operation that police think may have “significantly disrupted” a people smuggling network.
Wed, 21 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0100TFL: Rotherhithe Tunnel and Vauxhall Bridge at risk of closure
Rotherhithe Tunnel and Vauxhall Bridge need “urgent” upgrades in the next five years.
Wed, 21 Jul 2021 10:23:58 +01008 signs your dog is experiencing heatstroke amid UK heatwave
The Met Office issued its first “amber extreme heat warning” as parts of the UK reached sizzling temperatures and now dog owners are being warned.
Tue, 20 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Balham has highest Covid infection rates in London
Balham has had one of the highest Covid infection rates in London recently.
Tue, 20 Jul 2021 15:38:03 +0100What are the rules on sunbathing naked in your own garden?
What are the rules on sunbathing naked in your own garden?
Tue, 20 Jul 2021 19:58:48 +0100Flood alerts in south London ahead of thunderstorms
More flood alerts have been issued across south London amid expected thunderstorms just eight days after previous flooding hit the capital.
Tue, 20 Jul 2021 16:15:02 +0100When will London's heatwave end? Thunderstorms inbound
We're currently in the midst of a baking spell of weather, with London blessed with some scorching temperatures over the weekend and into the week, but when is this hot streak going to end.
Tue, 20 Jul 2021 13:00:22 +0100Weather warning for south London as thunderstorms forecast
A yellow warning is in place across south London, with thunderstorms forecast as sweltering temperatures continue to climb.
Tue, 20 Jul 2021 09:25:44 +0100Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Lidl, AldI update face mask rules for shoppers
Supermarket chains Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Lidl and Aldi have provided an update on the face mask rules for shoppers.
Tue, 20 Jul 2021 10:42:19 +0100McDonald's is bringing back its Monopoly promotion
McDonald's is welcoming back its annual Monopoly promotion next month.
Tue, 20 Jul 2021 19:05:00 +0100Toddler seriously hurt in south London e-scooter crash
A three-year-old girl was hospitalised after a crash with an e-scooter in Myatt’s Field Park in Lambeth last night (Monday, July 19).
Tue, 20 Jul 2021 12:59:20 +0100Warning over dangers of swimming in Thames
Officials are warning residents over the myriad dangers of cooling off with a dip in the River Thames this summer despite the ongoing heatwave.
Tue, 20 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100British Kebab Awards: 12 south London takeaways shortlisted
Wondering where to go for the highest quality kebab? If so, this may help you.
Tue, 20 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Parents thank St George's for saving twins at start of Covid
A MOTHER has thanked hospital staff at St George’s Twins Trust centre for saving her babies lives at the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Tue, 20 Jul 2021 10:50:02 +0100Is it illegal to ride an e-scooter in the UK? How much can I be fined?
Is it illegal to ride an e-scooter in the UK? How much can I be fined?
Tue, 20 Jul 2021 10:38:32 +0100New coronavirus cases confirmed in Wandsworth
The number of coronavirus cases in Wandsworth increased by 896 over the weekend, official figures show.
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 17:46:21 +0100Struggling to sleep in the heatwave? 6 ways to get a good night's rest
Struggling to sleep in the heatwave? 6 ways to get a good night's rest
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 11:51:25 +0100Where do I need to wear a face mask now?
Face masks are no longer mandatory in shops and on most public transport after the remaining coronavirus restrictions were lifted on Monday.
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:27:06 +0100Met Office issue thunderstorm warning for London today
The Met Office has issued a thunderstorm warning in London today.
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 12:54:22 +0100Police patrolling road blocks in Lambeth to tackle vandals
Police will be patrolling road blocks to tackle ongoing vandalism – as the council looks to prosecute those responsible.
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 11:16:22 +0100D-Day hero Ernest Aylott dies aged 97
A D-Day hero who landed on Sword Beach has died at the age of 97.
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Track and Trace: People told to isolate in Wandsworth
The number of people being told to self-isolate by Test and Trace in Wandsworth has reached its highest level in six months.
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 12:00:18 +0100The south London lidos to visit during heatwave
After months spent cooped up, swimmers will be glad to hear they can jump back in the water today.
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0100Long Covid: What is it? What are the symptoms?
Another 200 symptoms have been identified as symptoms of the long-term version of the virus, dubbed long Covid.
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100South London boroughs ranked on 'health' of streets
South London boroughs has been ranked in an annual survey measuring how healthy their streets are for cyclists and pedestrians.