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Wandsworth Guardian

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
TfL warns of strike action for ten days in south and west London
Bus drivers at Abellio garages plan to strike for ten days in November and December, with the first on Tuesday, November 22, and the last day of action on Saturday, December 17.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000
Wild Things: Everything a birdwatcher needs in just one book
Our Wild Things columnist Eric Brown gets a shock as he digests some of the latest bird population trends published in the most influential ornithological yearbook.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Agatha Christie's Witness to the Prosecution London review
Courts are all about honesty, and guilt, right?!

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000
London Assembly supports mayor’s plans for London-wide ULEZ 
The mayor of London has received support from the London Assembly (LA) for his proposed extension of the Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ).

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
ABBA Voyage was a spectacular night I will never forget: Review
Picture this.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 13:44:07 +0000
Avanti West Coast strike: Rail users urged to check Sunday train times
Avanti West Coast will have very limited trains on Sunday, November 20

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 00:01:00 +0000
From Love Actually to Elf, see the UK's favourite Christmas movies
There’s nothing better in the lead-up to Christmas than binge-watching the classic festive movies to get in the mood.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 20:33:53 +0000
Jason Manford 'reveals' why BBC Children In Need's Pudsey has a patch
What happened to Pudsey's eye? Why does he have a patch?

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 12:28:56 +0000
Twitter could experience more outages amid Elon Musk plans
A warning has been issued after claims that the chances of Twitter being knocked offline have ‘dramatically increased’ amid a major shakeup.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 07:33:59 +0000
Sue Barker accidentally reveals BBC Wimbledon coverage replacement
Sue Barker, 66, has been at the forefront of the BBC’s tennis coverage for three decades.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Children In Need 2022: What time, channel, the hosts and lineup
Children In Need's Spotacular campaign is raising funds to help tackle the effects the cost-of-living crisis is having on children and young people.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Pudsey Bear 2022: All about the BBC Children in Need mascot
Pudsey returns to our screens for the 2022 live appeal show. Here's everything to know about the country's beloved bear.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 15:06:49 +0000
Londoners face council tax hike of up to 5%
Local authorities will be able to to raise council tax by 5 per cent without holding a referendum - but London Councils says even this would not fill the funding shortfall.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 14:59:00 +0000
MP Tom Tugendhat from Clapham given driving ban for phone use
Security minister Tom Tugendhat has been banned from driving for six months after being caught with his mobile phone in his hand while at the wheel.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 14:00:00 +0000
Nature Notes: The dangers of insect hibernation
IN Britain we have five species of butterfly that spend the winter in hibernation. These are the brimstone, small tortoiseshell, red admiral, comma and peacock. Occasionally, as our winters warm up, painted ladies may also hibernate.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 13:34:48 +0000
Mayor Sadiq Khan condemns racist bullying of London Overground staff
Mayor Sadiq Khan has condemned the racist bullying of London Overground workers, revealed by an employment tribunal against Arriva Rail London.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 10:49:00 +0000
Knifeman in Tesco jacket attempts robbery at Wandsworth home
A knifeman in a Tesco jacket threatened a woman holding a child in a video released by the Metropolitan Police in a bid to trace two suspects.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Wandsworth primary schools could see roads closed to traffic
Half of the primary schools in a South London borough could see their roads closed to traffic at pick-up and drop-off times by 2025.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 17:13:57 +0000
WhatsApp rolls out new feature allowing users to contact businesses
WhatsApp users in the UK can now search for businesses and send them messages about the services they offer via the app as a new feature launches.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 11:27:44 +0000
Knifeman in Tesco jacket threatens woman and child at London home
Patrols in the area will be stepped up following the robbery.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 16:48:57 +0000
Woman robbed at knife point at SW16 home
A woman was robbed at knife point in her own home in SW16 yesterday (November 15).

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 11:17:00 +0000
London overground staff subjected to 'toxic' racist bullying
Ethnic minority staff at Arriva Rail London, which operates the London overground train service, were subjected to racist bullying, an employment tribunal has found.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Wandsworth businesses ‘punished’ by parking restrictions
Frustrated South London workers are facing hefty fines and fear losing customers over controversial parking restrictions for a new football stadium next door.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Oxford Street candy stores shut down in dirty money crackdown
Nine Oxford Street candy stores have been shut down following a council crackdown on “dirty money.”

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Glide at Battersea Power Station provides festive ice skating
“If there is anything that gets me in the festive mood, it is ice skating, and this rink really is something special,” says reporter Amy Clarke.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 14:53:35 +0000
10 TikTok car interior trends that could see drivers fined £1000
10 TikTok car interior trends that could see motorists fined £1000 have been revealed.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 08:04:57 +0000
Facebook account hack warning - how to avoid being hacked
Which? has warned of several instances of the scam on Facebook

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 17:01:13 +0000
Wandsworth Council to seize all Lime bikes blocking streets
A South London council will seize dockless e-bikes blocking the borough’s streets at the end of the week unless the company takes urgent action.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 16:04:22 +0000
Boy, 15, missing from home in Wandsworth
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing boy from Wandsworth.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 12:06:00 +0000
Brixton shooting: Police still struggling to find gunman
A drill rapper killed amid gang violence in Brixton was shot eight times, an inquest has been told.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 10:07:28 +0000
Four members of £400,000 robbery gang jailed
Four members of an organised crime gang that stole £400,000 in a series of armed robberies targeting cash vans have been jailed.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Wandsworth families can eat for free in council buildings
South London families will be able to shower and eat meals for free in council buildings to tackle the soaring cost of living crisis.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
MasterChef: The Professionals: The south west London stars
Two contestants from south west London will be featuring on “the UK’s most revered cooking competition” tonight (November 15).

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 15:28:41 +0000
BBC Children In Need 2022: When is it and how to take part
Whether you're looking to donate to some good causes or don your Pudsey ears for a night of entertainment, here's everything you need to know. 

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 09:17:48 +0000
Wetherspoons to sell 39 more pubs amid rising costs
JD Wetherspoon has shared they are planning to sell a further 39 pubs across the nation.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 13:21:54 +0000
Highcliffe Drive Roehampton fire: Balcony destroyed
On Saturday (November 12), a fire destroyed a first-floor balcony in Highcliffe Drive.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 09:00:56 +0000
Blur to reunite at London's Wembley Stadium: How to get tickets
Blur will perform a one-off show at London's Wembley Stadium.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 14:37:34 +0000
Joe Lycett issues warning to David Beckham ahead of Qatar World Cup
Joe Lycett has posted a clip on social media urging "gay icon" David Beckham to rethink his deal with Qatar ahead of the World Cup.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 07:00:26 +0000
EastEnders star Milly Zero is leaving the BBC soap
EastEnders star, Milly Zero is leaving Albert Square after three years.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 06:36:04 +0000
A Place in The Sun Jonnie Irwin reveals terminal cancer diagnosis
Channel 4's A Place in the Sun presenter, Jonnie Irwin has shared his terminal cancer diagnosis.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Greene King offers free drink with app download ahead of World Cup
Here's how you can score free drinks, UEFA Champions League tickets and a holiday to Italy in Greene King's winter promotion.

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 19:53:12 +0000
Brand New Basketball academy- Yashfee Sultana ,Greatfields
In Greatfields School a brand-new Basketball academy has opened alongside the Sixth form

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 13:04:28 +0000
Peter Kay announces extra tour dates for London- How to get tickets
Peter Kay has announced he's added more tour dates to London.

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 00:01:00 +0000
King Charles to lead first Remembrance Day service since Queen's death
The King will lead his first Remembrance Sunday service as monarch today and he'll be joined by the Prince and Princess of Wales plus more royal family members.

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 15:27:31 +0000
Fireaway pizza takeaway opens in Herne Hill
A pizza takeaway chain which offers Nutella Pizza on the menu has opened a branch in Herne Hill.

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 07:08:53 +0000
Big Ben chimes for the first time in 5 years to mark Armistice Day
Big Ben will chime again this weekend to mark Remembrance Sunday.

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 05:05:28 +0000
Breaking news ! The emergence of thrifting in fashion
In a generation of environmental awareness, are young people taking the valuable step to ensure change in the way fashion is consumed

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 17:14:46 +0000
58 people charged over four day long Just Stop Oil protests on M25
A total of 58 people have been charged after the four-day, Just Stop Oil (JSO) protests which shut down parts of the M25 this week.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 15:38:26 +0000
Search for teen missing from home in Clapham Junction
Police are looking for a teenager who has been missing from his home in Clapham Junction for almost a week.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 09:44:58 +0000
Just Stop Oil protesters to stop targeting M25
Just Stop Oil (JSO) has said it is halting what it calls its campaign of civil resistance on the M25.



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