Wandsworth Guardian

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Gordon Ramsay’s ‘outstanding’ sky‑high restaurant just earned its first Michelin star
Restaurant Gordon Ramsay High has earned its first Michelin star and has been praised for its outstanding food and service.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
London Underground closures and changes you need to be aware of this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (February 13 to February 15) and don't be caught out.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 07:30:00 +0000
Little known water bottle rule that could see Brits fined £435 on holiday
Brits traveling to Capri, Italy, are being warned about a little-known water bottle rule that could result in a €500 fine.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000
Primary school with over two-thirds of pupils on free meals wins garden award
Griffin Primary School wins Wandsworth’s London Borough of Culture Schools Garden Competition for its sustainable, biodiversity-focused Griffin Green project.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:29:00 +0000
Trams to and from East Croydon cancelled for two weeks
Several East Croydon trams are being cancelled and replaced by buses for the next two weeks.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:36:21 +0000
Make do and mend is making a comeback among Brits
"It's surprising how quickly this mindset becomes addictive.  

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:33:23 +0000
Gen Z begrudge online dating - but almost half don’t know how else to meet someone
Gen Z begrudge online dating - but almost half don’t know how else to meet someone.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:13:18 +0000
'Heartbeat' of The Pogues and drummer Andrew Ranken has died aged 72, band confirms
'Heartbeat' of the The Pogues and drummer Andrew Ranken has died at the age of 72, the band has confirmed in a statement

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:59:58 +0000
Art Attack legend Neil Buchanan has created his first piece of ‘Big Art’ in 18 years
Art Attack legend Neil Buchanan has created his first piece of ‘Big Art’ in 18 years – filled with nostalgia.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:09:45 +0000
Aldi apologises and offers refund after 'traumatised' shopper found starfish in meal
Aldi apologised for the "unexpected guests she found", which they claim are common starfish and not harmful, and provided a full refund.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:09:08 +0000
Tesco is making a major change to Clubcards this year affecting millions of customers
Tesco has confirmed it is making a major change to its Clubcard scheme this year, making it available for under-18s.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:56:59 +0000
Inbetweeners creators are 'writing something' new for beloved show, TV star says
Inbetweeners star Joe Thomas has revealed the creators of the popular show, Damon Beesley and Iain Morris, are "writing something" new.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Inside the 'gutsy' and 'cosy' London pub full of character with great value meals
The Bull and Last in Hampstead has been named among the cosiest pubs in the UK with great value meals.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:13:11 +0000
Millions of adults have never gone wild swimming or watched a sunset
Millions of adults have never gone wild swimming, been winter camping or watched the sunset, according to research.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:11:42 +0000
Brits are most adventurous with taste at the age of 26, according to research
Brits are most adventurous with taste at the age of 26, according to research.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:08:43 +0000
Number of ‘platonic’ Valentine’s cards sent has increased by a third in a year
The number of ‘platonic’ Valentine’s cards sent to friends and family has increased by nearly a third in a year.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:50:46 +0000
Check your change as rare Royal Mint 50p coin sells for £125 this week
After inspiring a mini bidding war between 24 bidders, the rare Royal Mint 50p coin sold for £125.08 on eBay this week

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:44:08 +0000
Bakerloo line part suspended with SEVERE delays after casualty on tracks
The Bakerloo line has been suspended following a casualty on the tracks.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:20:22 +0000
RECAP after trains disrupted for HOURS by power supply failure
A failure with the electricity supply between High Brooms and Tunbridge Wells has resulted in travel disruption to London trains.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0000
EastEnders confirms new storyline for popular character with incurable condition
A character on EastEnders will be diagnosed with epilepsy, an incurable neurological disorder, the BBC soap has confirmed.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:48:20 +0000
Wetherspoon chairman urges hospitality sector to back Reform’s pub tax overhaul
Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin has advised those in the hospitality industry to back Reform's plans for the pub sector

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:40:21 +0000
Coca-Cola launches 2 new flavours of 'fan favourite' drink - have you tried it?
Coca-Cola has launched the new Cherry Float flavour, expanding its popular cherry range in the UK.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Superdrug reveals plans to open 30 new stores in 2026 - full list of confirmed sites
Superdrug has revealed plans to open 30 new stores across the UK in 2026, creating around 600 jobs - here are the locations of the sites confirmed so far.

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Discover the 'delightful' ancient woodland walk that feels like you’ve left the city
Sydenham Hill Wood walking route takes you through an ancient woodland with views of wildlife.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Why this 'exciting' London spot was named the best place to go in the UK for 2026
London's Bloomsbury has been named one of the best places to visit in the UK for 2026. Find out why.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Simply the best' - The London brunch spot where you can eat for less than £20
DoBar cafe in North London has been described as "simply the best" and will cost you less than £20 each.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Huge surge in demolition permits as developers try to get most from sites
Demolition permits in Richmond and Wandsworth have surged 166% since 2021 as homeowners and developers target redevelopment in London’s high-value areas.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The abandoned Tube station named after a famous pub
Had it opened, the Northern line station between Golders Green and Hampstead would have been the deepest on the London Underground network.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 16:38:50 +0000
Call the Midwife creator confirms characters returning for new prequel series
Call the Midwife creator Hedi Thomas has shared details on what characters will be returning for the new prequel series.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:24:10 +0000
Samurai sword, firearms and drugs seized as police arrest 23 people
A major drugs operation in south London has led to the arrest of 23 people after police executed a series of raids.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
2 'exquisite' historic London buildings that 'take you back in time' named UK's best
The Telegraph has pulled together a list of Britain’s 10 greatest Tudor buildings, with two London spots recognised.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:15:31 +0000
Jeff Goldblum announces new UK shows part as part of his World Tour
Film star Jeff Goldblum has added new UK dates to his upcoming musical tour.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:56:13 +0000
Jeremey Clarkson and Amazon issue update on series 6 of Clarkson's Farm
Amazon has reportedly "signed off" on plans for a sixth series of Clarkson's Farm on Prime Video.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:55:38 +0000
WhatsApp users urged to change this one setting to protect against 'malicious' bug
WhatsApp users are being urged to change one setting to protect against a bug that secretly downloads "malicious" media files to mobile phones.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
All the London Underground closures you need to be aware of this weekend listed
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (February 6 to February 8) and don't be caught out.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:23:49 +0000
Jeremy Clarkson, James May, Richard Hammond replacements on The Grand Tour confirmed
See the new presenters replacing Jeremy Clarkson, James May, and Richard Hammond on Amazon Prime Video's The Grand Tour.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:22:22 +0000
Virgin Media customers urged to check TV guide as 3 brand-new channels added
Virgin Media O2 has revealed that it has added new Rakuten TV channels, at no extra cost to customers.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:21:54 +0000
Greggs launches new range across the UK this week - your chance to try items for free
Greggs' new Iced Matcha range will be launching in stores on Thursday, February 5, and there's a chance for people to try an item for free

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 07:59:49 +0000
Flabbergasted and gobsmacked are among the words people would love to see comeback
Flabbergasted, chuffed and gobsmacked are among the words people would love to see make a comeback.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 07:37:58 +0000
It takes three attempts to get the 'perfect snap' - research reveals
Phone owners have more than 2,000 photos stored on their device – but consider less than half of them to be 'good.'

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 07:34:16 +0000
Gen Z are leading the way when it comes to investing
Gen Z are leading the way when it comes to investing – with more than double the number putting their cash to work investing for the future compared to Baby Boomers.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 07:30:00 +0000
UK travel company closes down with all flights and tours cancelled
UK travel company, Asiara UK Ltd, which sold flights and tour packages to destinations in Asia, has ceased trading.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000
'I saw her across the pub and fell in love - now I raise thousands in her memory'
South Londoner Frank Bone, 77, raises over £6,000 for Parkinson’s UK in memory of his late wife Ann, with charity concerts in Balham and Raynes Park.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:49:22 +0000
De Montfort University campus in Leicester closes amid 'very serious incident'
De Montfort University campus in Leicester has been closed by police amid a "very serious incident”

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:10:47 +0000
Anne Hegerty reveals details of new spin-off of The Chase as filming to start soon
Anne Hegerty has confirmed filming for a new travel spin-off The Chase begins in May, as the popular ITV quiz show expands internationally.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:40:53 +0000
Martin Lewis warning to workers on pension auto enrolment and why it is 'free money'
Millions of UK workers are missing out on 'free money' by opting out of pension auto enrolment, according to consumer expert Martin Lewis.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:39:11 +0000
Tesco Clubcard vouchers warning as £11m in rewards must be used by February deadline
Tesco customers are being warned to check their accounts urgently as £11 million worth of Tesco Clubcard vouchers are set to expire

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:38:11 +0000
'Very rare' Royal Mint Shakespeare £2 coin selling for more than £50 on eBay
A 'very rare' £2 coin has sold for 26 times its face value because of one subtle error.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:36:14 +0000
EasyJet issues important warning to Brits planning holidays this year
easyJet advises passengers to check their passports before flying and replace them in good time if ripped so they can fly

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:11:13 +0000
Snooker legend and commentator John Virgo dies aged 79 as tributes paid
John Virgo, who has died aged 79, was known for his playing career in snooker as well as being a commentator for the sport on the BBC

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