Wandsworth Guardian

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 09:35:32 +0000
LIVE updates as major street in Wimbledon blocked due to 'police incident'
A section of The Broadway in Wimbledon has been closed following a police incident.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
The lost Tube station that became a Chinese restaurant
Marlborough Road was one of the earliest stations on the Tube network but closed in 1939 and for many decades its ticket hall operated as a restaurant

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000
Sir David Jason admits the Only Fools and Horses joke that would never air now
Sir David Jason has shared the one joke from Only Fools and Horses that would never air now.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Why isn’t Call the Midwife on tonight? Fans say BBC schedule change is 'not fair'
Find out why Call the Midwife isn't on TV tonight (February 22) as episode seven is replaced in BBC schedule change - fans say it's 'not fair'

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Inside the huge tunnels housing 8km of cables between Wimbledon and Wandsworth
UK Power Networks has spent £12m upgrading Wimbledon & Wandsworth substations with eco-friendly XLPE cables, boosting electricity reliability.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The nurseries helping children read four books a day
Wandsworth nurseries join Busy Bees’ ‘Get the Reading Buzz’ campaign, aiming to boost children’s literacy by reading four books a day.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 21:00:00 +0000
EastEnders star to return to BBC soap for an 'emotional reunion'
Gemma Bissix will return to EastEnders as Clare Bates for a short stint this spring.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 10:03:22 +0000
Future of Call the Midwife to be revealed in series finale with ‘huge’ news
Call the Midwife creator, Hedi Thomas, has hinted that huge news on the series future will be revealed in the series finale.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:20:00 +0000
Top 10 hair transplant clinics in Turkey: Istanbul’s best options
Top 10 hair transplant clinics in Turkey for Wandsworth readers seeking clear guidance, transparent pricing, and safe, informed hair restoration choices.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:15:01 +0000
Male taken to hospital after stabbing on street in Mitcham
A male has been taken to hospital following a stabbing in Mitcham.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:17:24 +0000
Government to consider removing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from line of succession
The government will consider a law to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession, it is understood.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:46:44 +0000
Britain’s State Pension Age 'ticking time bomb' as healthy life expectancy falls
Experts warn of a pension ticking time bomb as healthy life expectancy drops while the UK state pension age increases to 67.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:46:07 +0000
NHS urges people to avoid these 2 hot drinks with a meal to prevent health issues
The NHS is urging people to not drink cups of tea and coffee with meals as it could result in low iron and cause health issues such as headaches

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:53:19 +0000
All the UK police forces investigating Epstein-related accusations
Andrew was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office at his home on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk yesterday (February 19).

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:26:07 +0000
What happens next as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is released from police custody
The former prince was held by police on Thursday morning (February 19) and was in custody for around 11 hours.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:05:52 +0000
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested for 'misconduct' at Sandringham Estate
Reports say that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
London mental health trust to host national college
South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust to host Choices College from 2026, supporting young people with SEND via education and internships.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The south west London area crowned ‘most popular place’ to move in the capital
Wandsworth has taken the top spot as London’s most popular borough for people moving home.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:31:43 +0000
Aldi’s £4.99 skincare designer dupe is back and it’s £76 cheaper than L’Occitane
Aldi has relaunched its £4.99 Lacura Almond range. Shoppers could save £76 compared to L’Occitane’s viral almond products.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:31:02 +0000
HMRC is urging parents to claim £1300 Child Benefit following rule changes
HMRC is urging parents and carers to check their eligibility as new PAYE repayment rules make it easier for some families to claim.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:30:24 +0000
Royal Mint unveils new rare coin celebrating comic star worth 30 times face value
The Royal Mint has unveiled the 50p piece in honour of Dennis the Menace to mark the character’s 75th anniversary.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:17:33 +0000
I tried Lakeland's bread maker with sales 776 percent up and here's my honest review
I was keen to know why the Lakeland White Compact 1lb Bread Maker was trending - two dozen easy, fresh homemade loaves later I know exactly why

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:42:00 +0000
King Charles pictured for first time after arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
King Charles continued with his planned ambassadorial in-person audiences in the Throne Room at St James’s Palace on Thursday.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:03:29 +0000
King Charles releases first statement following arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
King Charles has shared his first statement following the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:17:30 +0000
Is Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor still a prince? His Royal title explained
Find out if Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is still a prince - Royal family member's title explained

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:35:00 +0000
What is misconduct in public office as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested?
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on charges of misconduct in public office.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:24:43 +0000
Everything we do ( and don't) know about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest so far
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested earlier this morning (Thursday, January 19) on suspicion of misconduct in public office

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 07:41:15 +0000
3 new David Attenborough shows coming to BBC to mark 100th birthday celebrations
The BBC will mark Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday in May with new documentaries, classic series, and a live Royal Albert Hall event.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
High Street TV’s £1Million stock clearance sale is still on
With a wide range of products, High Street TV has everything for the home and garden and lots in between.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:41:34 +0000
Virgin Atlantic passenger offered £100 voucher after being served 'worst meal ever'
Virgin Atlantic offered a vegan plane passenger £100 after he claimed to be served "the worst meal" he's ever had.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:00:07 +0000
Dani Dyer and Danny Miller among shoppers backing Tesco's new car park fine
Tesco customers have seen a major change to its car park rules and former Love Island star Dani Dyer and Emmerdale's Danny Miller welcome the change.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:08:41 +0000
Tesco to release 120,000 extra Easter delivery slots next week – how to book yours
Tesco customers can get earlier access to home delivery and Click+Collect slots this Easter - how to book

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:07:34 +0000
Asda urges shoppers to stop using product immediately as it may contain asbestos
Asda said that “asbestos should not be present in any amount”, and were therefore recalling the product

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:13:21 +0000
Two stabbed to death and 'gunshots fired' in grim 42 hours across south London
A grim 42 hours across south London has seen two stabbed to death and gunshots reportedly fired.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:44:55 +0000
Two arrested as man fighting for life after being hit by car in Wandsworth
Two people have been arrested after a crash which has left a man fighting for his life in Wandsworth.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:37:54 +0000
Man fighting for life in hospital after being hit by car in Wandsworth
A man hit by a car in Wandsworth Bridge Road on February 16 is fighting for his life in hospital.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:07:57 +0000
Morrisons reportedly looking to sell 'dozens' of in-store pharmacies to cut costs
According to reports, the supermarket giant has instructed property agents to sell some of its pharmacies on a store-by-store basis.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:54:26 +0000
Full list of 111 UK postcodes affected by Royal Mail delays today in latest update
See if your postcode is affected by Royal Mail delays today (February 17) in latest update - full list of 111 postcodes

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:45:00 +0000
ITV says popular show's future not in doubt despite new series being delayed again
ITV has dispelled rumours that The Voice may be axed after its newest series has faced another delay.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:05:16 +0000
The stereotype over 50s find most irritating is that they’re bad with technology
The stereotypes over-50s find most irritating are they’re bad with technology, stuck in the past – and all well-off.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:04:07 +0000
EastEnders renames part of BBC studio in tribute to legendary soap icon
EastEnders have renamed their canteen to 'On The Dot' in tribute to June Brown, who played Dot Cotton on the BBC soap

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:55:34 +0000
One in four couples consider themselves incompatible travel partners
One in four couples consider themselves incompatible travel partners, with tensions most likely to flare over budgets, itineraries - and even bedtimes.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:16:22 +0000
Call the Midwife creator teases 3 options for film revealed at end of series 15
Call the Midwife creator Heidi Thomas has teased that three locations could be the setting for the upcoming film based on the BBC series

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Topshop to return to high street stores across the UK today - full list of locations
High street favourite Topshop will return to stores this week as it appears in John Lewis stores across the UK.

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Everything we know about the proposed SL15 Superloop from Eltham to Clapham Junction
A new Superloop express bus linking Clapham Junction and Eltham could soon be running through south London, as Transport for London pushes ahead with plans to expand its growing network.

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:29:42 +0000
The Godfather and M*A*S*H star Robert Duvall dies aged 95, his wife confirms
Hollywood actor Robert Duvall, who was known for his roles in The Godfather and M*A*S*H, has died at the age of 95, his wife has confirmed.

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:14:50 +0000
What channels do you get with an Amazon Fire TV Stick? See if Netflix is included
The HDMI-plug-in streaming device is very popular in the UK. Here is what comes with it.

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:14:09 +0000
Around 12 million PlayStation owners could be owed more than £160 - are you one?
Brits who owned a PlayStation console between 2016 and 2022 could be in for a payout of up to £162 amid a £2 billion lawsuit against Sony.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 16:51:53 +0000
Investigation launched after HUGE fire breaks out in south London building
An investigation has been launched after 60 firefighters tackled a huge fire in Battersea.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 16:16:48 +0000
'Avoid area’ as firefighters tackle HUGE fire in Battersea
People are being urged to avoid the area as firefighters tackle a building fire on in Battersea.

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