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Wandsworth Guardian

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Brits told to prepare for 40C summer temperatures across the UK
The UK is starting to see increasingly extreme temperatures and it is unlikely to change.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
London councils ranked by Ombudsman complaints upheld
Councils across south London have been ranked by the number of valid complaints residents have made against them.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 08:33:23 +0100
Lambeth Council abuse survivors urge others to seek help
Families affected by the Lambeth Council abuse scandal have spoken out after suffering in silence for decades.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Lit Clapham: The new club which hit the scene on Freedom Day
Clapham is home to a new bar and club – and it’s making weekends in the area ‘lit’.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Was Blic Forsythe killed because he knew about Lambeth paedophile ring?
Police investigated the murder of a man suspected to have been killed because he was about to expose a paedophile ring in Lambeth.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 11:26:00 +0100
RNLI hit back over migrant Channel rescues as crews face abuse
Mr Dowie said the sea charity was “doing the right thing” by going to people’s aid, regardless of their reason for being in the water.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 11:56:39 +0100
Covid pandemic 'pretty much over' in UK, coronavirus expert says
It comes as Boris Johnson stressed the need for caution despite recent falls in the number of coronavirus cases,

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Morrisons is offering FREE meals for kids over school holidays
With schools now breaking up across the country, Morrisons is helping out busy parents by letting kids eat free at its cafes all day, every day.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Met Police reveal London's most wanted people
Met Police reveal London's most wanted people.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 13:19:25 +0100
Talks to avoid four-day August London Tube strikes over pay
Last-ditch talks are to be held in a bid to avert strikes by London Underground drivers which threaten travel disruption as more people return to work following the easing of Covid restrictions.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Man horrified at finding a rodent in Wandsworth Sainsbury's
A man has spoken of his horror after seeing a rat in a Sainsbury's Superstore in Wandsworth.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 15:52:09 +0100
Art dealer jailed for stealing more than £1m
An art dealer who stole more than £1 million to fund her “lavish” lifestyle has been jailed for three-and-a-half years.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 11:37:31 +0100
Suffolk Police hunt for criminal linked to south east London
Suffolk Police are hunting for a man who didn’t return to his meeting point after a temporary release from prison.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 11:10:14 +0100
Wandsworth has highest Covid infection rate in London
Wandsworth is the borough with the highest infection rate in London.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 11:12:22 +0100
Balham and Clapham Junction delays as person hit by train
A person has been hit by a train between Balham and Clapham junction.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Lambeth Council should be investigated over child's death
Police should urgently investigate Lambeth Council’s “cover-up” of the death of a child who suffered abuse in its care.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Amber Plus travel list explained as six million holidaymakers could be affected
Alongside Red, Amber, Green and Green watchlist, Amber Plus is a new level that travellers should become familiar with.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 14:34:05 +0100
Fraction of rape investigations in London end with charge
A fraction of rape investigations in London resulted in someone being charged last year, new figures reveal.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 12:40:08 +0100
TFL: £15 Congestion Charge set to be made permanent
The “temporary” £15 Congestion Charge is set to be made permanent and its hours of operation reduced following a public consultation.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 13:04:12 +0100
Met to examine death of child in Lambeth Council-run home
The Met will examine the circumstances of the death of a child at a Lambeth Council-run home more than 40 years ago following the publication of a damning report.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Hepatitis C: What is it, symptoms and how do you get it
Today is World Hepatitis Day, and the St George’s Viral Hepatitis Team is asking people to get tested for hepatitis C.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Met Office share 'good news' if you suffer from hay fever
If you are unlucky enough to suffer from hay fever you will have noticed the symptoms seem to be a lot worse than previous years.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
One in four adults have not been hugged in over a year amid Covid lockdowns
A report, The Social State, is calling for public services to be delivered to help people form new relationships.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 05:01:00 +0100
Interview: Behind the scenes with The Sound Lounge
It has been a week since the majority of restrictions on social contact were lifted in the UK, which has been a well anticipated time for the entertainment industry.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Meet the latest additions to Battersea Park Zoo
Battersea Park Zoo have welcomed two adorable new piglets last week.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 10:08:15 +0100
Met Office London weather: Thunderstorm and rain forecast
A thunder storm is forecast for London today (Wednesday), according to the Met Office.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Cyclist suffers injuries after he's hit by car in Lambeth
A cyclist seriously injured when travelling to work has issued a road safety warning.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:47:11 +0100
Fresh warning if you are vaccinated against Covid-19 issued by WHO
Official figures on Monday showed the number of Covid-19 cases newly reported in the UK dropped for the sixth day in a row.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 13:24:38 +0100
Lambeth Council apologies after sexual abuse report published
Lambeth Council has made an unreserved apology to hundreds of victims of sexual abuse and neglect suffered while in its care, following a damning report.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 12:13:38 +0100
Report: Lambeth failed to protect children from sexual abuse
Lambeth Council “put vulnerable children in the path” of sex offenders, who infiltrated children’s homes and foster care, abusing hundreds, a damning report has found.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Government fears over Covid being spread through farting
UK scientists are yet to produce a paper to determine whether flatulence can indeed spread coronavirus.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Warning to people shopping at Tesco, Asda, Aldi, Lidl, Morrisons or Sainsbury's
Richard Burnett, chief executive of the Road Haulage Association, said the country is “facing a collapse” of the food chain.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 12:59:35 +0100
Over 300 bookings cancelled at Kew recycling site
An enquiry has found that residents were not informed about hundreds of cancellations after a major fire at a refuse site in Richmond.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 07:53:22 +0100
Shotgun cartridges found in ceiling on Battersea estate
A STASH of shotgun cartridges were found hidden in a communal ceiling in Battersea.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Balham Dog House owner thanks 'amazing' community
The owner of a Balham pet shop has thanked the community for its ‘amazing’ support during the pandemic.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:10:43 +0100
Met Office London weather forecast: More rain to hit city
Flood alerts across London have changed as Met Office forecasts heavy rain across the city.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Families fear Battersea floods are 'a taste for things to come'
Families fear the London floods are “a taste for things to come” after torrential rain and thunderstorms caused chaos in Battersea.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 16:00:14 +0100
TfL 'smart cameras' to monitor bus lanes and box junctions
TfL will begin rolling out new “smart cameras” at busy junctions in London.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 12:02:08 +0100
70 children hold gun licences in London
More than 70 children in London are authorised to use guns.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Data shows worst chicken shops by hygiene rating in London
Data shows worst chicken shops by hygiene rating in London.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 16:01:13 +0100
London floods: Sadiq Khan says tacking climate change key priority
Sadiq Khan has said tackling climate change is a “key priority” ahead of a meeting with TfL.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 11:31:07 +0100
Met Office update on second UK heatwave predicted for August
The Met Office issued a mid to long term forecast predicting the weather we can expect in August.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 13:59:23 +0100
Five arrested over Clapham Junction Asda brawl bailed
Five suspects arrested after a chaotic brawl broke out in Clapham Junction Asda, involving someone dressed as Spider-man, have been bailed.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 11:00:51 +0100
Flood alerts across south London after thunderstorm downpour
Flood alerts have been issued across south London following a period of torrential downpour, with three rivers at risk of bursting their banks.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 12:04:38 +0100
Flooding: London areas at risk of being underwater by 2030
A MAP has revealed that parts of London and surrounding areas could be submerged underwater by 2030.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 10:22:55 +0100
How 1000 evacuees from Gibraltar ended up in Putney
A man who was evacuated from Gibraltar during the Second World War has told the Wandsworth Times about how many like him, found a temporary home in Putney.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 08:16:37 +0100
London flooding: Hospitals ask patients to stay away
Flash floods caused chaos across the city as torrential rain left homes, roads and tube stations flooded on Sunday.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 13:02:21 +0100
Man dies after falling from block of flats in Wandsworth
A man has died after falling from a block of flats in Wandsworth.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 09:12:38 +0100
Met Police launch enhanced weapons sweeps across London
Met Police will crackdown on high-harm offenders and criminals involved in firearms offences and shootings this week.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Firefighters reveal how many call outs they had in Wandsworth
Firefighters were called out to a record low number of fires in Wandsworth last year.



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