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Wandsworth Guardian

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100
ULEZ Expansion: See the full proposed expansion map
The expansion means that drivers in London will have to pay when driving in the Ultra-Low Emission Zone.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 08:39:12 +0100
Royal Mint launches new 50p coin with hidden codes to honour Alan Turing
It is the first time the mathematician’s life and work have been marked on an official UK coin, with gold, silver and base metal versions available.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 16:23:51 +0100
South Londoners react as Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigns
Prime minister Boris Johnson has officially resigned as leader of the Conservative Party today following a mass resignation of MP’s and ministers.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 15:19:36 +0100
Wandsworth man jailed for 22 years after sexual assaults
A dangerous “sexual predator” from Wandsworth has been jailed for 22 years after drugging two men and sexually assaulting them.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 14:32:00 +0100
Nature Notes: Swallows make great parents
THE swallows' first broods have fledged and the adults are now incubating eggs for the second brood. If the weather holds, they may even squeeze in a third. In contrast to several other species, swallows usually build their nests in safe secure space...

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Pearl Jam at BST Hyde Park: Everything you need to know
The iconic band is heading to Hyde Park to perform a special show as part of BST Hyde Park.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Wireless Festival Finsbury Park: All you need to know from set times to acts
Find all the information you need to know about Wireless Festival at Finsbury Park.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 18:30:52 +0100
The Godfather actor James Caan dies aged 82, family confirms
The famed actor was perhaps best known for his Academy Award-winning role as Sonny Corleone in the 1972 film The Godfather.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 14:17:14 +0100
No 10 Downing Street listed on Rightmove briefly after Boris Johnson resigns as PM
The Rightmove property was listed to have 15 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms, with its square footage “perfect for parties and work gatherings”.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 13:53:42 +0100
Beckenham Junction and Brixton train line to close for works
The railway line between Beckenham Junction and Brixton will be closed for nine days at the end of this month for engineering works.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 11:49:09 +0100
Suspected gunshots fired at police in Streatham – vehicle found
Police have found a car linked to a suspected shooting at police in Streatham.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 09:49:00 +0100
Wireless Festival: Bag Policy and Prohibited items
See what items you can bring into the festival and the venus bag policy.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
'Soaring house prices and bougie shops are driving families out of Brixton'
Brixton residents say soaring house prices and bougie shops are driving families out and destroying the area.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Lambeth Council fined after family of five left in one bed flat
A South London council has been fined £6,750 after a family of five were left in a one-bedroom flat for almost a year.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 13:43:46 +0100
Battersea London dogs looking for their forever homes
Battersea has a host of dogs that need rehoming.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 12:34:33 +0100
Suspected gunshots fired at police car in Streatham
Police are investigating after what is suspected to be gunshots were fired at a police car during a pursuit in Streatham.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 11:33:00 +0100
Match Girls Strike of 1888 granted blue plaque in East London
The strike saw over a thousand female factory workers strike in protest at the dismissal of a number of their co-workers.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Hubbub and Lambeth Council launch on-the-go recycling bins in Lambeth
Bright, colourful, and eye-catching bins are being installed in Lambeth, as a new on-the-go recycling initiative is launched by environmental charity Hubbub and Lambeth Council.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 00:05:00 +0100
Greenwich Observatory announces Astronomy Photographer of the year shortlist
The prestigious award celebrates the best photographs of space.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 13:35:58 +0100
Katie Price speeding charges dismissed in court
Last September, she was handed a suspended sentence after crashing her BMW on the B2135 near Partridge Green in West Sussex

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 09:14:18 +0100
EastEnders actress Mona Hammond dies aged 91, as tributes pour in
Mona Hammond was best known for her roles on EastEnders and Desmond's

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 08:28:21 +0100
Amber Heard requests verdict to be overturned in Johnny Depp trial
She says the decision returned on June 1 was not supported by the evidence presented during the six-week trial.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 07:49:22 +0100
TikTok's Gentleminions: Cinemas ban teens in suits over TikTok trend
Some of the viral videos show those taking part cheering and clapping loudly and being disruptive during screenings

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 19:23:26 +0100
Illinois shooting: Six dead in shooting near Chicago July 4 Independence Day parade
Highland Park Police released a statement that said five people were killed and 19 people were taken to hospital.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 17:24:07 +0100
Missing: Balham man in his nineties
A Somali man in his 90s is missing from his home in Balham.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 15:05:12 +0100
Met Office forecasts London to get mini heatwave with highs of 26C
The Met Office predicts London will be getting a mini heatwave this weekend.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 15:20:20 +0100
Grass and wasteland destroyed by fire on Mitcham Common
Around one hectare of grass and wasteland has been destroyed by a fire on Mitcham Common.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 15:29:30 +0100
Mitcham Lane: Gun shots fired in broad daylight
Gun shots were fined on a road in Streatham in broad daylight after the driver of a car argued with two men who had just crossed the road.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 09:14:12 +0100
New giant waterlily's on display at Kew Gardens
It is the first discovery of a new giant waterlily in over a century and now holds the record for the largest in the world.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 00:36:00 +0100
Hey Duggee is coming to London- how to get tickets
The hit CBeebies show Hey Duggie is heading out on the road for a huge UK tour.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 21:00:00 +0100
BBC Eastenders bosses reveal 'dangerous' new character as Aaron Thiara joins cast
The new character, played by Aaron Thiara, made his debut appearance on the long-running soap on Monday night.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 20:03:01 +0100
Premier League footballer arrested on suspicion of rape in north London
The Premier League and international footballer was arrested on suspicion of rape this morning.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 18:04:32 +0100
Minions movie TikTok trend: What is Gentleminions? The craze caused by Rise Of Gru release
See the internet's latest weird viral moment inspired by the new Minions movie.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 14:42:17 +0100
Alexandra Burke and Darren Randolph welcome first child
Former X-Factor winner Alexandra Burke has announced the arrival of her first child with footballer Darren Randolph in cute Instagram post.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 09:39:06 +0100
Wimbledon 2022 todays order of play: Day 8
Some of the biggest names in tennis are heading to the Wimbledon courts today, see the order of play.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Number of pubs in England and Wales hits record low
There are fewer pubs in England and Wales than ever before

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 17:19:15 +0100
Yazmin from TOWIE seriously injured as ex Jake Maclean dies in Turkey car crash
Emergency services raced to the crash but Jake Maclean is understood to have died at the scene. 

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Most peculiar things to buy on Facebook Marketplace in south London 
You can find many peculiar items for sale on a range of websites and Facebook Marketplace is one of them.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Central Hill Lambeth estate residents in limbo for almost a decade
Residents of a South London estate threatened with demolition for almost a decade say they’ve been waiting for their homes to be repaired for 20 years.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 12:51:01 +0100
BA and Heathrow welcome help to prevent last-minute flight cancellations
Government regulations will allow a one-off “amnesty” on airport slots rules, enabling airlines to plan ahead

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 10:26:37 +0100
Prince Andrew thought he had done 'wonderfully' in infamous Newsnight interview
The interview that took place in 2019 questioned Prince Andrew on his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 07:24:23 +0100
Met Police officers sacked for Meghan Markle jokes labelled ‘abhorrent and discriminatory’
Two Metropolitan Police officers have been sacked over WhatsApp messages, including a racist joke about the Duchess of Sussex. This report contains offensive language.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0100
BBC Eastenders Jack Branning actor Scott Maslen is married to a very famous music star
The actor is best known for his portrayal as DS Phil Hunter in ITV's The Bill and Jack Branning on the BBC's flagship soap EastEnders.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 17:23:52 +0100
Wandsworth sex offender may have more victims, police say
A “brazen” and “polished” sexual offender may have more victims who are yet to come forward, police believe.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 17:13:28 +0100
Wandsworth man found guilty of drugging and sexually assaulting two victims
A man has been found guilty of drugging two men and sexually assaulting them at a house in Oxfordshire.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 15:14:13 +0100
South west London to join Integrated Care System
South west London is to become part of a new Integrated Care System from today with the goal of reducing health inequalities in each borough.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 13:06:18 +0100
Boris Johnson urges Sadiq Khan to ‘get a grip’ on Met Police
Boris Johnson has urged the London Mayor to get a “grip” on the Met after a watchdog uncovered its “systemic failures”.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 12:59:29 +0100
Wandsworth man found guilty of drugging and raping man
A defendant clasped his head in his hands and began to cry silently as he was found guilty of drugging, sexually assaulting and raping a married man who had been on a night out with colleagues.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 08:29:03 +0100
London Tube closures July 1 weekend: See the full list
Check the London Underground services this weekend before heading out this weekend.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 05:02:00 +0100
Dartford house prices: Average house prices fall by £4,000
House prices in Dartford have gone down by an average of over £4,000 in the month of April, according to figures from the Land Registry.



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