Wandsworth Guardian
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100How much can I earn for renting out my driveway in London?
It will come as a surprise to many that there’s actually money to be made for renting out your drive way - and London boroughs are at the top of the UK scale.
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100Bexley and Lewisham kayakers get gold at London Youth Games
The real Olympics may be going on in Tokyo right now, but a canoeing club in south east London have seen their own share of sporting success this week.
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100Drivers to face increased fines for breaking TFL rules
Motorists who fail to follow the rules on London’s Red Route roads could face a fine of £160 under new plans.
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100Lambeth council flat owner is in debt after trying to keep warm
A domestic abuse victim claims in Lambeth she has gone into £3,000 of debt trying to keep warm due to shoddy windows on her council flat.
Thu, 05 Aug 2021 15:24:23 +0100TFL: More Tube strikes to come as union pushes back on pension reform
London’s transport network could be hit by more strikes later this year in opposition to TfL’s pension scheme.
Thu, 05 Aug 2021 13:06:05 +0100RSPCA reminder to adopt amid fears of 'puppydemic'
The RSPCA is reminding people to consider adoption rather than buying a new puppy.
Thu, 05 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100London crime: Met Police reveal most wanted list
The Met Police in London has revealed the most wanted list.
Thu, 05 Aug 2021 12:43:27 +0100Travel warning for millions of Brits who have had AstraZeneca vaccine
The government will issue an update on the UK travel green, amber and red list later today.
Thu, 05 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100What is a vaccine passport? See EU travel certificate details here
People travelling to the UK from amber list countries can avoid self-isolation rules on arrival by showing their EU Digital Covid Certificate.
Thu, 05 Aug 2021 01:00:00 +0100What happened in the London riots 2011? Timeline 10 years on
It’s been 10 years since the London riots. Here's a timeline of events.
Thu, 05 Aug 2021 15:49:43 +0100TfL: Mayor Khan wants mask wearing to be enforced by law
Sadiq Khan is urging the Government to let TfL introduce a byelaw mandating face coverings on public transport in London, according to reports.
Thu, 05 Aug 2021 08:08:35 +0100Man missing from Tooting mental health facility
Police are concerned for the welfare of a man missing from a mental health facility in Tooting.
Thu, 05 Aug 2021 07:33:02 +0100London riots ten years on: Repeat risk ‘higher than ever’
The risk of a repeat of riots that scarred London and other major towns and cities a decade ago is “higher than ever”, Labour has said.
Thu, 05 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0100New Covid cases falling in south west London
Thousands more infections of Covid-19 were confirmed in south west London according to the most recent data released by Public Health England (PHE).
Thu, 05 Aug 2021 15:18:10 +0100Met Office London weather: Storms forecast for the weekend
There is a storm forecast for both Friday and Saturday, according to the Met Office.
Wed, 04 Aug 2021 10:07:17 +0100Covid vaccine to be offered to UK children aged 16 and 17
Under existing guidance, some children aged 12 to 17 have been eligible for the jab if they have underlying health conditions.
Wed, 04 Aug 2021 14:00:00 +0100Spike in cases of RSV in children amid 'Covid debt' warning
Cases of a respiratory illness in children and babies is experiencing a large spike in Bexley and other areas of the country, and health experts are warning parents of a post-pandemic 'immunity debt'.
Wed, 04 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100AFC Wimbledon's new stadium critcised by residents
A new stadium, 600 extra homes and a council rule change in Wimbledon has caused parking chaos in south London.
Wed, 04 Aug 2021 15:56:06 +0100Search for man who attacked a dog on Wandsworth Common
Police are searching for a man linked to a dog attack on Wandsworth Common.
Wed, 04 Aug 2021 15:03:03 +0100Battersea Art Centre announces autumn line-up
Battersea Arts Centre has announced an autumn season of inspiring female-led theatre events.
Wed, 04 Aug 2021 14:04:32 +0100Fire breaks out at Battersea Rise pub
Around 60 firefighters are tackling a fire that broke out at a pub in Battersea Rise earlier today (Wednesday, August 4).
Wed, 04 Aug 2021 10:45:52 +0100Police appeal for missing Putney girl
Police in Wandsworth are searching for a missing 14-year-old girl.
Wed, 04 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100SW London shopping centres add 'experiences' to combat Covid
Since the beginning of the pandemic, and the lockdowns that followed, the question being asked by real estate investors, retailers, shoppers and even local councils is - how will shopping centres survive?
Wed, 04 Aug 2021 16:48:21 +0100New park could be built in Lewisham
A massive new park on fields that ‘inspired The Railway Children’ could come to South London.
Wed, 04 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100London riots: share your experiences and memories from 2011
London riots 10 years on: share your experiences and memories.
Wed, 04 Aug 2021 12:46:34 +0100London riots 2011: Battersea shopkeeper reflects on the riots
On this week ten years ago, images of destruction and devastation spread like wildfire across London.
Wed, 04 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0100Met Office weather forecast for London suggests heatwave in August
The Met Office's long range forecast suggests temperatures will soar in August in London.
Tue, 03 Aug 2021 16:44:23 +0100Terrorist shot dead after knife rampage had 'desire to kill the Queen'
It emerged that police had decided against arresting Amman two days prior despite an urgent MI5 meeting.
Tue, 03 Aug 2021 13:00:00 +0100How to see if you live near a sex offender in London
More than 6,500 registered sex offenders are living in London. Here's how to see if you live near one.
Tue, 03 Aug 2021 12:44:42 +0100Police appeal after 14-year-old goes missing from Lewisham
Police are appealing for help locating a 14-year-old who has been missing from Lewisham for more than two weeks.
Tue, 03 Aug 2021 10:32:06 +0100Dizzee Rascal charged with south London assault
Rapper Dizzee Rascal has been charged with assault following an incident in south London.
Tue, 03 Aug 2021 12:44:49 +0100Teen in court accused of Shane Jerome Brixton murder
A teenager has appeared in court accused of stabbing a motorcyclist to death during a music video shoot.
Tue, 03 Aug 2021 10:26:18 +0100Symptoms scientists say could be 'early signs' of Covid
Early symptoms resulting from a Covid-19 infection differ between men and women and among different age groups.
Tue, 03 Aug 2021 18:37:39 +0100South London murder probe names Croydon man as victim
A Croydon man has been named as the victim of a fatal assault in Lambeth last month.
Tue, 03 Aug 2021 15:29:05 +0100In pictures: a look back at the London riots after 10 years
It has been ten years since rioters descended the streets across London, including in Croydon, Merton and Wandsworth.
Tue, 03 Aug 2021 12:39:33 +0100Active travel funding cut after Wandsworth axed scheme early
Sutton Council have had their active travel funding cut after they "prematurely" removed their cycling schemes.
Tue, 03 Aug 2021 11:19:25 +0100Earsfield man wins second in worldwide fitness competition
An Earlsfield gym owner has come second in the world in the CrossFit games.
Tue, 03 Aug 2021 13:40:49 +0100What happened in the London riots 2011? Timeline 10 years on
It’s nearly been 10 years since London was hit with days of arson attacks, looting and rioting.
Tue, 03 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100Battersea Park lamp post change branded pointless
Families have branded the Battersea Park lamp post change as “pointless” as they are replaced with eco-friendly bulbs.
Mon, 02 Aug 2021 16:18:01 +0100Update to NHS Covid-19 app will see change to self-isolation guidance
Updates will see fewer people who have been in close contact to people infected with the virus told to self-isolate.
Mon, 02 Aug 2021 10:50:33 +0100London Ambulance Service says Mondays now among busiest days
London Ambulance Service has said that Mondays are now among its 'busiest' days as it urged non-emergencies to use the 111 service.
Mon, 02 Aug 2021 11:00:22 +0100Met Office issue thunderstorm weather warning for London
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms in London today.
Mon, 02 Aug 2021 10:28:28 +0100Aldi and Tesco attempt to tackle empty supermarket shelves
The Road Haulage Association previously said it believes there is a shortfall of about 60,000 haulage drivers in the UK.
Mon, 02 Aug 2021 09:19:03 +0100August bank holiday 2021: Exact date of the next long weekend
The government sanctioned eight bank holidays this year with the next one coming this month.
Mon, 02 Aug 2021 10:22:38 +0100TFL: Talks held in bid to avoid August Tube strikes
Last-ditch talks are being held in a bid to avert a series of strikes by London Underground drivers this month,
Mon, 02 Aug 2021 17:22:49 +0100Battersea Park lamp-posts upgraded with eco-friendly bulbs
Hundreds of lamp-posts in Battersea Park will be upgraded with eco-friendly LED light bulbs to help the council meet its carbon reduction targets.
Mon, 02 Aug 2021 11:01:34 +0100Plaque to be unveiled for Summerstown singer Marc Bolan
A plaque will be unveiled in September to remember Summerstown star Marc Bolan.
Mon, 02 Aug 2021 17:07:21 +0100Missing Brixton: Police launch urgent search for Kemari
Police have pleaded for the public's help in an urgent appeal to find a young boy missing from Brixton.
Mon, 02 Aug 2021 12:27:46 +0100Lambeth among top London boroughs for Blue Badge fines
Lambeth was among the top London boroughs for Blue Badge fines in 2020.
Mon, 02 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100Abuse survivor says Lambeth Council has blood on its hands
A sex abuse survivor says Lambeth Council has “blood on its hands” and should be criminally investigated for its part in decades of abuse.