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Wandsworth Guardian

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Lambeth considers blood pressure checks at food banks as life expectancy falls
Officials are considering checking people’s blood pressure at food banks after life expectancy in a South London borough plummeted to the lowest level in a decade.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 07:01:34 +0100
Gangsta’s Paradise rapper and Big Brother star Coolio dies aged 59
The American rapper, known best for the 1990s hit song Gangsta’s Paradise, has died aged 59.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 16:30:00 +0100
Lambeth officer tells homeless woman to move in with conversion therapy parents
A council employee told a homeless woman to move back in with her parents who wanted to send her to East Africa for conversion therapy.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 16:55:09 +0100
Five south London Wetherspoon pubs among 32 up for sale  
FIVE Wetherspoons pubs in south London are among 32 others across England that have been put up for sale.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 13:09:13 +0100
Netflix searches for actor to play Prince Harry in The Crown
You can apply to be a young Prince Harry in Netflix's The Crown.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 08:31:08 +0100
Royal Mail workers announce 19 days of strikes in coming months
The CWU said the strikes will have a “dramatic impact” and will cover peak mail periods such as Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the Christmas build-up.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 07:36:30 +0100
Is Sky Broadband down? What we know about Sky internet outages
Users of Sky Broadband have been reporting issues with their service this morning as there seems to be an issue with internet outages.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Channel 4's Nine Perfect Strangers: Full cast list and how to watch
Based on the bestselling novel by Liane Moriarty, Nine Perfect Strangers will be showing on Channel 4

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 17:06:42 +0100
Metropolitan Police to crackdown on wanted criminals
It comes as courts in London have been warned to expect a surge in cases as a result of the Metropolitan Police crackdown.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 13:57:06 +0100
Northcote Road pedestrianisation could be abandoned
The pedestrianisation of a popular Battersea hotspot could soon be abandoned as the cost of living crisis hits council spending.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 12:21:39 +0100
London Marathon Start Waves: What are they?
Along with making sure your body and mind are at their best, you also have to make sure you are organised and ready for the event.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 00:01:00 +0100
TripAdvisor Restaurant Awards 2022: Four London restaurants named on list of best in UK
Bonoo Indian Tapas, Frog by Adam Handling, Galvin La Chapelle and Spasso were all given a spot in this year's awards.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 13:40:02 +0100
Speed limits secretly changed by 1mph as drivers face more fines
The Times has now reported that the Met quietly dropped the threshold by 1mph back in May 2019.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 11:59:16 +0100
BBC Industry series 2 cast, UK release date and how to watch
The gripping series follows five young graduates vying for a permanent job at a top London investment bank.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 16:02:00 +0100
London Marathon deferral: What to do if you can no longer run
Find out how you can defer from the London Marathon 2022 if you can no longer take part.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 15:54:33 +0100
Duke of Norfolk banned from driving for six months
The peer who organised the Queen’s funeral has been banned from driving for six months despite claiming he needs his licence to arrange the King’s upcoming coronation.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 15:37:53 +0100
Hunt for four men in connection with Euro 2020 assaults
Police are appealing to trace four men in connection with Euro 2020 disorder - more than a year after the offences took place.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 15:42:45 +0100
Gangster hacked to death for crashing party in Brixton
A street gangster was hacked to death in swift retribution for crashing a party on rival turf and attacking the birthday boy with a machete, a court has heard.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 14:40:43 +0100
Jupiter sighting South East London: How to see closest approach in years
Jupiter will make its closest approach to earth in the last 59 years tonight and stargazers in South East London are in for a treat.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 14:24:55 +0100
Sky News faces Ofcom probe after Chris Kaba protest mistake
Ofcom has launched an investigation after Sky News incorrectly described protests against the death of Chris Kaba as crowds paying tribute to the Queen.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 15:18:08 +0100
Duke of Norfolk to argue against driving ban after caught on phone in Battersea
The peer who organised the Queen’s funeral will argue he should not be banned from driving because he needs his licence to arrange the King’s coronation, a court has heard.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 08:00:00 +0100
England v Germany at Wembley Stadium: Bag Policy and banned items
England round off their UEFA Nations League group games when they host Germany at Wembley.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0100
England v Germany at Wembley Stadium: kick off, gate times, tickets
Ahead of the match at the stadium, we've got everything you need to know from door times, match times and even the average price of a pint.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Star Wars Return of the Jedi in concert at the Royal Albert Hall review
A night of science fiction combined with a taste of luxury; Star Wars: Return of the Jedi at the Royal Albert Hall was a night I will never forget.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 11:18:29 +0100
TikTok faces £27 million fine for breaching UK data protection law
The law was breached from two years to July 2020.

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 18:55:00 +0100
Wild Things: Are you a fungi fanatic?
Our Wild Things columnist Eric Brown suggests a book to help you make the most of UK Fungus Day next month but warns female readers that getting close to these organisms may bring surprise results.

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 15:32:03 +0100
Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague is pregnant with Tommy Fury's first child
Molly Mae-Hague shared the news in a stunning Instagram video of the couple.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 21:35:07 +0100
Strictly star Will Mellor and ITV Celebrity Juice's Keith Lemon to host new travel show
The pair will explore the world's most dangerous roads in their new travel series for Dave.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Women in Wandsworth don’t feel safe in parks, streets and stations at night
South London women have revealed they don’t feel safe in parks, local streets and stations at night.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 19:11:36 +0100
Netflix The Crown Season 5 release date confirmed
Netflix has finally confirmed when season five of The Crown will drop on the streaming platform.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Channel 4 Countdown, ITV The Chase among UK's favourite game shows
Did your favourite game show make the top 10?

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
London Marathon Tracker App: What is it and how to use it?
If you have a loved one taking part in the London Marathon this October and want to find an easy way to see how they're getting on, then you are in luck.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Top 200 most popular baby names in the UK 2022
Names are like the latest fashion trends in the way they become popular and work their way back around years later.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 14:17:14 +0100
London streets to be filled with hundreds of sheep this weekend
If you’re heading into London this week and happen to come across a flock of sheep, don’t worry you haven’t gone mad, and a local farmer hasn’t lost their entire flock of sheep.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
London Marathon 2022 Route: What is the course?
With much of the course remaining largely unchanged, it includes many of London’s most iconic landmarks old and new.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Brand-new ice rink set for Battersea Power Station this Christmas
A brand-new ice rink is set to come to South London this Christmas after entertainment and booze plans for Battersea Power Station were given the go-ahead.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0100
London Tube closures September 23 weekend: See the full list
Check the London Underground services this weekend before heading out this weekend.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 16:40:49 +0100
Arctic Monkeys announces UK tour: How to get tickets
The tour marks the release of the band's seventh studio album 'The Car' which is set to be released on October 21. 

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 08:46:56 +0100
RuPaul's Drag Race star, Cherry Valentine, has died aged 28
The drag performer George Ward, known by his stage name Cherry Valentine, has passed away at the age of 28, his family have announced.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 08:26:26 +0100
Scam warning to Revolut customers after cyber attack
Consumer expert Which? Money has reported that more than 50,000 Revolut customers have had their data exposed

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Why is the London Marathon in October?
And it’s a well-known fact that the marathon has been a spring event for the last 39 years it has been running.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 12:09:52 +0100
Chris Kaba family views police body-cam footage 
The family of Chris Kaba have been shown body-worn police camera footage of the moments leading up to his death, according to the BBC.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 11:33:42 +0100
London Marathon Train Strikes: Runners to face disruption
It comes as the trade union for train drivers Aslef announced that 12 companies across the UK will be walking out on October 1 and 5 in a dispute over pay.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 08:17:45 +0100
When is the Golden Globe Awards ceremony 2023?
The 80th Golden Globes are due to take place in 2023 and the exact date has now been revealed.

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 17:02:43 +0100
Metropolitan Police officers found guilty of sending grossly offensive messages
A judge branded comments made by a serving Metropolitan Police officer and a former constable “sickening” and “abhorrent”.

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 16:09:34 +0100
TfL £500 million bailout create fears for council tax increase
Cuts from Transport for London could see council tax for those living in the capital increase

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 15:13:23 +0100
Man wins fight with Lambeth Council over bus lane fine
A man has won his fight against a £130 fine for accidentally driving in a bus lane that has netted a South London council £6 million.

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
From social events to budgeting: ‘My survival guide for university freshers week’ 
Are you gearing up to go to university for freshers week? Then you're probably riddled with questions about starting and what to expect for one of the best weeks of your life.

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 09:42:30 +0100
Rob Beckett named as BBC Unbreakable host with celeb cast from Loose Women and Strictly
The new BBC contest features stars from Loose Women and Strictly Come Dancing- as well as musicians and Olympians.

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Grand Designs: Hertfordshire couple take on sloping build in Chess Valley
The popular Channel 4 architectural show Grand Designs sees a Hertfordshire couple take on a sloping build in Chess Valley.



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