Wandsworth Guardian

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Londoners can play darts for free every Friday night and win Red Bull tickets
Flight Club has launched a free Friday Night Challenge across its London venues, with players able to win tickets to a Red Bull event in 2027.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Monkey torturer, ULEZ bomber & nightclub gunman among south Londoners jailed
Gunmen who shot a man in the face, a man who used a homemade bomb to blow up a ULEZ camera, and a pervert who ran a monkey torture network are among the south east Londoners who have been jailed so far this month.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
I tried one of the UK's best Sunday strolls and here's why you should go this autumn
I went on a walk around Hampstead Heath in London, which was named as one of the UK's best Sunday strolls by GO Outdoors

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:59:46 +0100
McDonald's and Nando's back drive to get 100,000 young people into work
Hospitality giants pledge 100,000 jobs for unemployed 18 to 24-year-olds in partnership with the DWP.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:49:22 +0100
Half of Brits regularly clock into a ‘second shift’ of side hustles
Half of Brits regularly clock into a ‘second shift’ - putting in 214 extra hours in the evening per year to pursue side hustles and passion projects.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:14:02 +0100
The common workplace appliances 'silently draining' cash this winter
The UK's small business owners have revealed what's keeping them up at night – including winter bills, unexpected costs and worrying they've left something on at work. 

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:41:15 +0100
Wandsworth Council considers tree works and planning changes across the borough
Here are some of the latest planning applications validated or decided by Wandsworth Council

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:49:28 +0100
Wandsworth orders e-bike operators to remove obstructive bikes within two hours
Wandsworth Council launches Fair Use Charter for e-bike and e-scooter parking, tackling pavement misuse and requiring operators to remove bikes quickly.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:22:01 +0100
Iconic sitcom Friends will be free to watch in UK after 11 years as new deal struck
Channel 4 has announced it has secured the rights to stream beloved series Friends, meaning it will once again be free to watch in the UK.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:04:00 +0100
Four in five Brits want camera glasses banned in public places over privacy fears
Eight in 10 UK adults back a camera glasses ban in public, new research finds, as 92% cite privacy risks and 88% call for new laws, Even Realities says.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:17:36 +0100
Neurodivergent travel insurance warning as holiday declarations double
ADHD and autism are soaring among people over 50, new data has suggested.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:05:19 +0100
From 'Un-Adulting' to Gothic hotels - 2027 travel trends revealed
The trending holiday destinations for 2027 include South Lake Tahoe in California, Hyogo in Japan and Punta del Este in Uruguay, according to Expedia Group.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:02:04 +0100
A third of marketplace sellers buy fashion items to sell after just a few wears
A third of second-hand marketplace sellers admit they now buy clothes, shoes and accessories with the intention of selling them on after just a few wears.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
One of London's most popular bars is turning into a Christmas wonderland
Flight Club is bringing festive cocktails, bottomless pizza, Christmas brunches and a winter rooftop experience to its London venues this Christmas.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:56:20 +0100
Sally Rooney’s books withdrawn from UK over support for Palestine Action
Sally Rooney’s publisher Faber stops UK book sales after her support for the banned protest group Palestine Action.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:56:47 +0100
Great British Bake Off winner reveals surprise use for conkers
A Great British Bake Off winner has shared a recipe for making “free” laundry detergent using conkers.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:42:24 +0100
ITV win rights to new drama from producers of BBC hit Blue Lights
A new murder mystery from the makers of Blue Lights is coming to ITV.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:16:39 +0100
Enable named Large Charity of the Year for Wandsworth partnership work
Enable wins Large Charity of the Year at the Charity Times Awards for its Wandsworth Council partnership and community health and wellbeing services.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:30:00 +0100
South London bus route could be scrapped under TfL plans - how to have your say
A south London bus route connecting Old Kent Road with Tulse Hill could be axed under new proposals from Transport for London.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:50:28 +0100
McDonald’s brings World Heist item to UK for first time after fans begged for it
McDonald’s fans requested that Chicken McWings be added to the UK menu.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:01:00 +0100
NHS confirms new change for all prescription patients in England
The new feature, available through the NHS app, sends notifications to smartphones and smartwatches when medication is ready for collection.

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Unseen photographs of lost London reveal bygone scenes of 1930s life in the capital
Britain in the 1930s a new book reveals more than 600 photos of UK life including London curated by historian Steven Brindle.

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:42:59 +0100
Pope Leo XIV to undergo surgery to remove nodule after lump found on lung
Pope Leo XIV has announced he will undergo surgery to remove a nodular lesion on his lung that was recently discovered during medical checks.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0100
These are the best places to celebrate Oktoberfest in south London this autumn
South London is gearing up for Oktoberfest season, with pubs and breweries across the area hosting German-themed celebrations.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The South London lido that welcomes generations of swimmers even on Christmas day
Tooting Bec Lido has been woven into the lives of South Londoners for more than a century.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Seven south London restaurants named as finalists for Asian Curry Awards
Seven restaurants across south London have been announced as finalists for the Asian Curry Awards.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Blue plaque to daring pilot 'Queen of the Air' whose final flight ended in tragedy
Amy Johnson, the pioneering aviator who became the first woman to fly solo to Australia from England, is remembered with a blue plaque on her former north London home.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:57:23 +0100
New Samaritans grafitti aims to help those experiencing suicidal thoughts.
Samaritans have interrupted people’s days with graffiti designed to encourage them to ‘reach in’ and help those experiencing suicidal thoughts. 

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:52:54 +0100
Brits believe they’re too old to take up a new hobby by the age of 49
Brits believe they’re too old to take up a new hobby by the age of 49, according to research. 

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:14:17 +0100
Subway announces plans that could see hundreds of new shops across UK
Subway is overhauling its restaurants with digital kiosks, an evening menu and plans to double store numbers.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:33:43 +0100
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor pockets £302,000 payout after giving back Royal Lodge
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has received £302,000 after surrendering his Royal Lodge lease, with £1.8million in repair and restoration costs also revealed.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100
More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands'
More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands' raising mental health awareness.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:03:49 +0100
Battersea Arts Centre to open sealed Room 13 for Halloween experience
Battersea Arts Centre’s mysterious Room 13 opens for a Halloween experience with paranormal investigators, live performers and scares from October 16.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:29:52 +0100
Freke Road to close for over a month during Thames Water works
Freke Road in Wandsworth will close from September 29 to November 2 for Thames Water works, affecting traffic between Taybridge Road and Wix’s Lane.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:24:16 +0100
Nearly 100 neurodivergent young people to receive mental health support at home
Nearly 100 neurodivergent Londoners aged 18-25 will receive home-based mental health support through a £59,000 London Freemasons grant to CDARS in London.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:26:54 +0100
The Tapas Room opens second site at Wandsworth’s New Acres development
The Tapas Room opens at New Acres, Wandsworth, combining a deli, bottle shop, tapas restaurant and wine bar in Legal & General’s build-to-rent neighbourhood.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:01:08 +0100
Andy Burnham responds to reports of death from the plague in Russia
Andy Burnham has said he would be monitoring the situation closely amid reports a woman died fom the plague in Russia

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:42:05 +0100
Parents spend an additional £525 a year once their children get behind the wheel
Parents fork out an additional £525 a year - once their children get behind the wheel of the family car previously only used by mum and dad.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:40:20 +0100
The hard versus soft pillow debate has been solved by Rylan
The hard versus soft pillow debate has finally been put to bed – with Brits plumping for a firmer place to rest their head. 

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:38:29 +0100
Gen Z turn to digital signs of care
Gen Z now view a ‘checking in’ text or liking a post on social media as a bigger sign of care than being made a cup of tea.  

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Royal Mail releases stamps to mark 100th anniversary of beloved children's book
Royal Mail is releasing a set of adorable stamps to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Winnie the Pooh.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:37:08 +0100
Primark warning to shoppers as Halloween decoration recalled due to asbestos risk
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued an urgent alert about the potential contamination

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:06:03 +0100
10-year-old runner eyes third 5K record in charity challenge for Scope
Ten-year-old Lily Janmohamed will target a 5K record at Battersea Parkrun on October 17, raising funds for Scope and inspiring others nationwide.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:10:25 +0100
Royal Mail to cut up to 2,500 jobs by end of 2027 as major overhaul gathers pace
Royal Mail has announced plans to cut up to 2,500 jobs in a "significant transformation".

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:37:11 +0100
Primark warning to shoppers as Halloween decoration recalled due to asbestos risk
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued an urgent alert about the potential contamination

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:17:29 +0100
When is Blue Planet 3 out? BBC unveils first look at new David Attenborough series
The BBC has unveiled a first look at the highly anticipated Blue Planet 3 series, narrated by now 100-year-old Sir David Attenborough.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0100
Inside the London hotel where English charm and flair give way to liveable luxury
The Gore in Kensington takes guests on a journey through Victorian and Tudor interiors with comforting classic English hospitality.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:16:46 +0100
Amazon Prime Day deals 2026 - best deals and what to avoid as prices drop
Amazon Prime Day has landed, but not every bargain is what it seems. Here are the deals worth knowing about – plus the scams to watch for.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:36:57 +0100
Royal Mail parcel prices increase by up to £1.45 - full list of key changes
Royal Mail parcel delivery prices have increased by up to £1.45. The increased prices impact several types of delivery services.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 06:27:48 +0100
Tributes paid to novelist and politician Jeffrey Archer following his death aged 86
Tributes have been paid to bestselling novelist and former politician Jeffrey Archer following his death at the age of 86.

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