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Think Tank Calls For E-scooter Legalisation
Believes more transport options will decrease reliance on cars
Jennifer Arcuri Claims PM Did Not Ask For Her To Go on Trips
Says their relationship had no bearing on her being included
Concession To High Path Estate Developer Branded a Scandal
Council agrees to give up £72 million in profits to Clarion
Sadiq Khan Blasts Change To Mayoral Voting System
Claims switch an attempt to make it easier for Tories to win
Hospital Admissions 'Sneaking Up' Across Merton
Young unvaccinated people making up large proportion
All New London Buses To Be Zero Emission
But Mayor voices fears about government led service cuts ahead
Electric Car Shortage Ahead of ULEZ Deadline
Waiting lists of over a year for some new models
Work Finally Begins To Save Historic Dorset Hall
Campaigners fight for months for vital repairs to South Wimbledon building
Mayor Calls for 'Covid Recovery Visas' To Be Issued
Says chronic labour shortages are hampering London's economy
Merton Giving Explains How You Can Help Afghan Refugees
Three ways of donating to provide support suggested
Fire Safety Defects in Over 1,000 Residential Buildings in London
Fire chief says level of deficiency is unacceptable
Gambling Ad Ban Being Considered on Transport Network
Mayor asks TfL to implement pledge he made during election
Former Wife Of Bob Willis Helps Organise Wimbledon Golf Charity Event
Prostate Cancer UK event at Wimbledon Common Golf Club
Recorded Hate Crime Rises By 9% in a Year in Merton
Spike in racist offences following the murder of George Floyd
Union To Campaign Against South Western Railway Cuts
RMT says attack on services, jobs and pay worst since the sixties
Covid Conspiracy Theorists 'Place Razors in Posters'
Union calls for action to protect staff on transport network
No Short Cuts on HGV Driver Testing Say Cycling Campaigners
Process reportedly to be streamlined to tackle shortage
Merton Suspends Recycling at Blocks of Flats
Collections will be incinerated as 'last resort' due to driver shortage
Mayor Launches London Refugee Response Fund
Initiative offers 'one-stop shop' for donations
All England Club Publish Details of Huge 'Parkland' Scheme
Tennis courts and 8,000 seat stadium would be built on Wimbledon Park Golf Club
Date Announced for Opening of New Northern Line Stations
Tube to extend to Battersea Power Station later this month
Call Made for an End to Freedom Pass Restrictions
Concessionary travel for older people still stopped in morning peak
TfL Still Hoping To Avoid Big New Year Fare Increase
Mayor asking the government to be flexible in negotiations
Mayor Lacks Ambition on Affordable Housing Says Opposition
Government grant to be used to build nearly 30,000 housing units by 2026
Work Starts On New Wimbledon YMCA Tower Block
Nine-storey residential tower to be built alongside new supported housing
Council Highlights Advice To Protect Your Pooch
Pet thefts more than double as the price of puppies quadruples
Plan Wimbledon Could Take Legal Action Over Forum Refusal
Local anger over Merton Council turning down Neighbourhood Forum vision
New Lift Opens at Wimbledon Park Station
Installation enables step-free access for District line passengers
Man Jailed for 20 Years for Colliers Wood Rape and Kidnap
Kadian Nelson grabbed a teenage girl as she was walking to school
Inquiry Launched After Council Worker Filmed Shouting at Resident
One minute video posted on TikTok went viral
Food Waste Collection To Be Trialled in Southfields
Pilot scheme could lead to introduction across Wandsworth borough
Council U-turn on Parking Near AFC Wimbledon Stadium
Match day and event rather than week long restrictions now planned
CCTV Image Issued After Man Pushed Off Train in Raynes Park
Suspect had castigated him for sanitising his hands
Row Rumbles on Over Italian-based Colliers Wood Councillor
Dave Ward says he will spend only a few weeks of the summer away
Demolition Work Set To Start on YMCA Building
First stage of £30 million project which will include flats, shops and new hostel
Covid-19 Cases Starting To Fall in Merton Borough
Daily infection rate has dropped to near to 50 in recent days
South Wimbledon and Merton Park Worst Hit By Latest Covid Wave
Health experts hope relatively high vaccination rates will protect area
Raw Sewage on the Streets of Raynes Park
Chaos ensues after torrential rain leads to flash flooding
Double Tower Block Plan For The Wandle Banks In Colliers Wood
Developers say scheme will prioritise ecology and feature a bike cafe
Merton Council Sets Lower Bar for Recycling
Borough has failed to meet targets for over two years
South Wimbledon Sports Pavilion To Be Demolished
Council says it cannot justify cost of necessary repairs after constant damage
Wimbledon Car Dealership Apologises For Felling Mature Trees
Council orders Plough Lane garage to replace each tree it axed
Recycling from Town Centre Bins Being Burnt Claim Campaigners
Trackers showed that waste collected was taken to Beddington Lane incinerator
Wimbledon Parking Permits Could Soon Be UK's Most Expensive
Location-based charging system means local drivers paying a premium
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New Arts Festival To Be Held at Cannizaro Park
Masterclasses and family friendly workshops to feature in Art in the Park
Local Parkruns Have Now Resumed
Back up and running every Saturday morning at three venues
Stellar Line-up For Return of Wimbledon BookFest
Over 40 live events taking place at 'Sunset Festival'
Check Our List Of Planned Local Roadworks
Where Wimbledon drivers might get delayed this week
Forthcoming Transport Disruption in Wimbledon
Tubes and train services affected by engineering work
Polka Theatre Launches Reopening Season
New productions and free activities begin this August
Concerns Raised About Planned Morden Park Festivals
Over 10,000 would attend events planned for this September
Summit Aims To Prevent Mental Health Crisis
Local hospital trusts join with community leaders to implement action plan
Polka To Hold Pop-up Theatre in Centre Court Shopping Centre
Maanika and The Wolf is a retelling of a classic fairy tale
Tickets Going On Sale For Dreamgirls at New Wimbledon Theatre
Much anticipated production will be performed next year restrictions allowing
Wimbledon Artists Invited to Participate in Arts Festival
Event to take place in Cannizaro Park in September
District and Circle Line Closures for Nine Days in August
Track replacement work taking place on parts of both lines
St Helier Hospital Lights Up the Night Sky
Display marks National Day of Reflection on anniversary of first lockdown
Love Wimbledon Local Market Returns
Back at The Piazza with food-only stalls due to Covid restrictions
Get Your Passport To Polka
Wimbledon's children's theatre offers online stories from around the world
30 Years of the Merton Music Foundation To Be Celebrated
Planned concert at Royal Albert Hall cancelled but other performances planned
Pupils 'Glued' To Wimbledon BookFest's Word Up! Event
Digital education programme and competition help keep students stimulated
This Year's Ride London Event Cancelled
Festival of cycling was due to take place in May
Merton Moves Campaign Launched To Inspire Older Residents
Aims to highlight the benefit of a more active lifestyle
Greensleeves Morris Men Go Online For Festive Mummers Play
New leader says they are looking forward to performing in public when able
Theatre Throughout Isolation
Free screenings including the Orange Tree Theatre - not just the national names
The Wombles Make a Return to Wimbledon
Furry Common residents have positive environmental message to spread
Review: Rock Of Ages
Two Kevins surprise at New Wimbledon Theatre
Lifestyle
Missed Chances Allow Opponents To Snatch Last Gap Draw
Rugby Result: Hertford 17 – 17 Wimbledon
Award-Winning South Wimbledon Pub Is Permanently Shut
Campaigners fear The Trafalgar will now be demolished
Attacking Intent and Dominant Scrum Too Much for Visitors
Rugby Result: Wimbledon 29 - 7 Maidenhead
Michael McIntyre Helps Redevelopment Of Wimbledon's Polka Theatre
He stars in a special comedy night to raise vital funds
Wimbledon's First LGBT+ Bar Braves the Challenge of Lockdown
CMYK had been opened just over a year when pandemic forced closure
McDonald's In Wimbledon Will Be Serving At Breakfast Time
New fast food outlet starts appeals process over agreed opening hours
Wimbledon Village 'Parklet' Creates Extra Restaurant Dining Space
Give your view on street parking making way for tables and chairs
Hand In Hand Gets New Look
We review their food
Review: Bar + Block
New restaurant on The Broadway
Review: Priscilla Is A Must For All Musical Theatre Goers
Show leaves the audience grinning broadly at New Wimbledon Theatre
All-Weather Victory For Dons In Re-Arranged Match
Match report: Wimbledon RFC visit Tunbridge Wells
Swan Lake Is 'Mesmerising'
Matthew Bourne's show visits New Wimbledon Theatre
Property
Wimbledon Property Market Remains Buoyant Through Lockdown
House on Marryat Road becomes SW19 sixth most expensive
Twelve-Storey Office And Shops Block Planned For Wimbledon Town Centre
Landmark smaller building opposite station set for demolition
High Rise Vision For Wimbledon Centre Court Shopping Centre Site
Marketing literature shows three blocks towering over former Town Hall
Ten-Storey Wimbledon Block Plans Approved In Controversial Vote
Town centre scheme gets go-ahead despite committee vote confusion
Wimbledon House Prices Stutter, But Still Out-Perform London Average
SW19 property market is still doing better than other parts of the capital
Property Prices In Wimbledon Continue To Hold Their Own
The SW19 property market is still out-performing other parts of London
Wimbledon Property Market Continues To Out-Perform Capital Prices
Prices paid for SW19 homes show another year-on-year increase
Community
Crafty Yarners Brighten Up Colliers Wood With Crocheted Characters
One of their creations has been stolen from outside the Post Office
Wimbledon Historian Highlights Local Slave Trade Links
House overlooking the AELTC was owned by man behind first slave voyages
The Dons Local Action Group Dispatches 8,000 Food Parcels
Volunteers are helping local people with a widening range of support
Job Advert: Join Merton's Social Prescribing Team
Help refer patients to local non-clinical services