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Incompetent A&E Nurse Consistently Clocked Off Early
Incompetent A&E Nurse Consistently Clocked Off Early

Mark Berry found to have skills of beginner despite 22 years in the job

New Train Stock Unused Due to Lack of Trained Drivers
New Train Stock Unused Due to Lack of Trained Drivers

South Western Railway's Arterio fleet sits idle in Clapham Junction

This Year
This Year's Wimbledon and Putney Commons Levy Confirmed

Rises by 2.7% in line with Retail Price Index

Judicial Review Confirmed for Wimbledon Tennis Plans
Judicial Review Confirmed for Wimbledon Tennis Plans

High Court accepts that arguments against scheme 'merit consideration'

Mayor Denies 20mph Limits are Slowing Buses
Mayor Denies 20mph Limits are Slowing Buses

Says that junction delays main reason for longer journey times

Chancellor Commits to Heathrow Expansion
Chancellor Commits to Heathrow Expansion

Rachel Reeves backs third runway as part of Labour's growth plan

Transport Enforcement Officers Plan to Escalate Strike Action
Transport Enforcement Officers Plan to Escalate Strike Action

Dispute is over pay differentials with London Underground staff

Green Light for New Renal Unit at St. George
Green Light for New Renal Unit at St. George's

New facility aims to transform services for kidney patients

Mayor Defends Increase in His Share of Council Tax Bill
Mayor Defends Increase in His Share of Council Tax Bill

Says that bulk of rise covers fall in central government funding for Met

Mayor Says New Gatwick Runway Would Rule Out Heathrow Expansion
Mayor Says New Gatwick Runway Would Rule Out Heathrow Expansion

Says if permission granted it would be 'slam dunk' on climate grounds

TfL Plans Use of AI to Identify Risks on Platforms
TfL Plans Use of AI to Identify Risks on Platforms

Technology could identify people at risk of jumping or falling onto tracks

Save Wimbledon Park Campaign Starts Legal Action
Save Wimbledon Park Campaign Starts Legal Action

Challenging City Hall's approval of the massive AELTC project

Man Died After Five Hour Wait at St. George
Man Died After Five Hour Wait at St. George's A&E

Coroner finds that long delays for treatment are not unusual

Court To Rule on Legality of Wimbledon Tennis Plans
Court To Rule on Legality of Wimbledon Tennis Plans

AELTC starts process to determine if scheme breaches statutory trust

TfL
TfL's Transport Enforcement Officers Set to Strike

Union says there will be 'fare free-for-all' in run up to Christmas

Will TfL Take Control of Nationalised Train Services?
Will TfL Take Control of Nationalised Train Services?

South Western's suburban lines have long been a target for the Mayor

Refunds and Journey History Back Online for Passengers
Refunds and Journey History Back Online for Passengers

TfL finally restores services after cyberhack

Legal Challenge Looms for Wimbledon Tennis Plans
Legal Challenge Looms for Wimbledon Tennis Plans

Campaigners prepare to resume battle against AELTC in the courts

Heathrow CEO Urges Starmer to Back Third Runway
Heathrow CEO Urges Starmer to Back Third Runway

Thomas Woldbye hopes to gain government support next year

Stuart Broad Helps Launch New South Western Fleet
Stuart Broad Helps Launch New South Western Fleet

Arterio trains will serve local lines including Hounslow Loop

Mayor Rejects Call to Pause New Floating Bus Stops
Mayor Rejects Call to Pause New Floating Bus Stops

Says collisions are rare and they are not discouraging the elderly and disabled

Geo-fence Restrictions for e-scooters Reduced
Geo-fence Restrictions for e-scooters Reduced

Riders have been injured after engines cut out unexpectedly

Wimbledon Tennis Plans Given Go Ahead at City Hall
Wimbledon Tennis Plans Given Go Ahead at City Hall

Hearing approves scheme and Angela Rayner confirms decision

Date Announced for Wimbledon Tennis Application Hearing
Date Announced for Wimbledon Tennis Application Hearing

City Hall to determine whether planning permission should be given

Eight Years of Chaos Feared if Wimbledon Tennis Plan Proceeds
Eight Years of Chaos Feared if Wimbledon Tennis Plan Proceeds

Opponents not against the sport but rather 44,000 lorry movements

Green Light for New Intensive Care Unit at St. George
Green Light for New Intensive Care Unit at St. George's

Twenty bed facility will nearly double existing capacity

Mains Failure Releases Sewage into Beverley Brook
Mains Failure Releases Sewage into Beverley Brook

People using Commons advised to stay away from water

Historic Sign in Southfields Restored to Original Glory
Historic Sign in Southfields Restored to Original Glory

United Service Transport mosaic is nearly 100 years old

Five Suspected Members of Local Bike Theft Gang Charged
Five Suspected Members of Local Bike Theft Gang Charged

Eric Andrews still being sought by police in connection

Call For Action on Wimbledon’s
Call For Action on Wimbledon’s 'Slave-owner' Streets

Community Forum wants council to put up signs with historical information

Wimbledon High Institutes Mobile Phone Ban
Wimbledon High Institutes Mobile Phone Ban

Girls made to lock away phones during the school day

Woman Fights for Life After Being Attacked in Wimbledon
Woman Fights for Life After Being Attacked in Wimbledon

Man arrested for attempted murder after assault on Nelson Grove Road

Centre Court Shopping Centre To Be Renamed
Centre Court Shopping Centre To Be Renamed

Set to become the Wimbledon Quarter as makeover nears completion

'More Loos For Merton' Plea from Local Campaigners

Claim most people don't know where to access a public toilet in the borough

Local Opposition To Plans To Fell Wimbledon Park Trees
Local Opposition To Plans To Fell Wimbledon Park Trees

AELTC asks for permission for new tree management scheme

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Family Fun at New Wimbledon Theatre with Madagascar
Family Fun at New Wimbledon Theatre with Madagascar

A mix of actors and puppets proves a hit with children

I Should Be So Lucky At New Wimbledon Theatre
I Should Be So Lucky At New Wimbledon Theatre

Lots of sparkle, action and music in fast-paced production

Forthcoming Transport Disruption in Wimbledon
Forthcoming Transport Disruption in Wimbledon

Tubes and train services affected by engineering work and strikes

Cinderella At New Wimbledon Theatre
Cinderella At New Wimbledon Theatre

Ten out of ten for this year's SW19 pantomime

Review: Annie At New Wimbledon Theatre
Review: Annie At New Wimbledon Theatre

Craig Revel Horwood shines in this heart-warming musical

Bad Ladz Is A Good Night Out In Wimbledon
Bad Ladz Is A Good Night Out In Wimbledon

Review: New Wimbledon Theatre Studio hosts dark comedy

Classic Ballet Giselle On Stage In Wimbledon
Classic Ballet Giselle On Stage In Wimbledon

Varna International Ballet visits New Wimbledon Theatre

Review: Calendar Girls At New Wimbledon Theatre
Review: Calendar Girls At New Wimbledon Theatre

Gary Barlow's star-studded musical comes to SW19

Paterson Joseph Enthralls At Wimbledon Bookfest
Paterson Joseph Enthralls At Wimbledon Bookfest

His debut novel re-imagines a fascinating 18th century life

Alexander McCall Smith In Conversation With Suzy Feay
Alexander McCall Smith In Conversation With Suzy Feay

Author of No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency chats at Wimbledon Bookfest

The Bodyguard Is A
The Bodyguard Is A 'Feast' Of Musical Theatre

Review: New Wimbledon Theatre's latest show provides a joyous evening

Lisa Snowdon Opens Up At Wimbledon Bookfest
Lisa Snowdon Opens Up At Wimbledon Bookfest

She hopes UK is 'Just Getting Started' on menopause support

The Commitments At New Wimbledon Theatre
The Commitments At New Wimbledon Theatre

A touch of Irish soul warms winter hearts in SW19

William Morris House Celebrates its Centenary
William Morris House Celebrates its Centenary

Sue Hubbert tells of how occasion was marked on Wimbledon Broadway

School Of Rock The Musical Gets An SW19 Gold Star
School Of Rock The Musical Gets An SW19 Gold Star

Youngsters triumph in battle of the bands at New Wimbledon Theatre

A Very Special 9 to 5 Returns to the Broadway
A Very Special 9 to 5 Returns to the Broadway

Dolly Parton's musical strikes the perfect balance of drama and humour

Blood Brothers Pays An Emotional Visit To Wimbledon
Blood Brothers Pays An Emotional Visit To Wimbledon

Drama, music and tragedy are on offer as legendary show comes to SW19

Enter The World Of Narnia At New Wimbledon Theatre
Enter The World Of Narnia At New Wimbledon Theatre

Review: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe

'Shall We Dance?' At New Wimbledon Theatre

Review: 'The King and I' is a sumptuous version of the classic musical

Explore A Clever Insight Into Human Relationships
Explore A Clever Insight Into Human Relationships

Review: Love Talk at New Wimbledon Theatre Studio

Lifestyle

Council Highlights Advice To Protect Your Pooch
Council Highlights Advice To Protect Your Pooch

Pet thefts more than double as the price of puppies quadruples

Award-Winning South Wimbledon Pub Is Permanently Shut
Award-Winning South Wimbledon Pub Is Permanently Shut

Campaigners fear The Trafalgar will now be demolished

Michael McIntyre Helps Redevelopment Of Wimbledon
Michael McIntyre Helps Redevelopment Of Wimbledon's Polka Theatre

He stars in a special comedy night to raise vital funds

Golf Gets Groovy In Wimbledon Town Centre
Golf Gets Groovy In Wimbledon Town Centre

Testing The Golf Groove indoor experience in Centre Court shopping centre

Closure Of Family Italian Bakery Is End Of A Merton Park Era
Closure Of Family Italian Bakery Is End Of A Merton Park Era

Salvatore Falcone finally gets to lie in after 55 years of baking

Brazucas Point Cafe Shut Down After Rat Droppings Found
Brazucas Point Cafe Shut Down After Rat Droppings Found

Hygiene inspectors described level of rodent activity as 'extensive'

Revised Plan Revealed For Historic Wimbledon Pub Site
Revised Plan Revealed For Historic Wimbledon Pub Site

Further chance to comment on development scheme for landmark site

Review: Priscilla Is A Must For All Musical Theatre Goers
Review: Priscilla Is A Must For All Musical Theatre Goers

Show leaves the audience grinning broadly at New Wimbledon Theatre

Hand In Hand Gets New Look
Hand In Hand Gets New Look

We review their food

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Community

Hunt For Donor For Popular South Wimbledon Fish Bar Owner
Hunt For Donor For Popular South Wimbledon Fish Bar Owner

Adams Fish and Chip shop proprietor needs a stem cell transplant

Wimbledon Historian Highlights Local Slave Trade Links
Wimbledon Historian Highlights Local Slave Trade Links

House overlooking the AELTC was owned by man behind first slave voyages

Award for Wimbledon Football Legend Dickie Guy
Award for Wimbledon Football Legend Dickie Guy

Former goalkeeper given Freedom of Merton Borough