WimbledonSW19.com Newsletter December 30th, 2011


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December 30th, 2011



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What's happened in Wimbledon

Oxford Street Knife Death Victim Was Former Rutlish Pupil
Eighteen-year-old dies after Boxing Day fight in a sports store

Police Probe Potential Pub Bat Disturbance At Morden Tavern
Officers investigate claim that a roost was illegally cleared



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Police Warning About Building Site Thefts
Alert issued over thieves at work overnight in Wimbledon

Why Not Take Up Morris Dancing In The New Year?
Wimbledon's Greensleeves Morris Men to hold special open events for newcomers



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Man Struck By Train At Wimbledon Station
Local man taken to hospital with 'non life-threatening' injuries

Fundraisers Hope To Sleep Easy In Wimbledon
People will be bedding down on the streets to help local homeless




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Looking Back At The Wimbledon Year That Was In 2011:

January

Extra Primary School Places Are Found In Merton
But Tories are calling for a new school to be built in Wimbledon

SW19 House Prices Close To Previous Peak
Check all the recent home sales across Wimbledon

Colliers Wood Tower Block Being 'Left To Rot', Says MP
The landmark SW19 eyesore is discussed in the House of Commons

February

Go-Ahead For Wimbledon Park School Extra Places Plan
Priority to be given to children from Merton

Merton Council Threatens 222 Staff With Redundancy
Council employees could lose their jobs as cuts get set to bite

Watchdog Raps Council Over Community Hall Saga
Wimbledon Park has no replacement after the Memorial Hall's demolition

March

Merton Council Budget Passed By 31-28 Votes
Series of opposition amendments turned down as £24m cash-saving budget is passed

Police Launch Merton Burglary Crackdown
'Operation Wellington' follows increase in offences

April

Merton Gets Its First Federated Schools
Wimbledon school to partner with another in Mitcham

Nearly 100 Wimbledon Children Awaiting A Local School Place
Some have to live within 200 yards of their local primary school

May

New Backing For 'Wimbledon Way' Olympic Dream
Brewery are supporting a planned special route for local 2012 visitors

Wimbledon Earn Historic Football League Return
Read our report from our man at the match, as well as pictures from a memorable day



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June

Wheelie Bin Plan For Merton Set To Be Shelved
Cross-party task group concludes they are too expensive

Wimbledon Firm Fined For Counterfeit Goods
Local company directors also give suspended jail term

Olympic Star Kick Starts Merton's Games
Jonathan Edwards marks the borough's status as London 2012 host

July

Packed Meetings Debate Future Of Wimbledon's Nelson Hospital
Residents' views were sought over new Local Care Centre

Local Schools Dominate Top College Entries
Kings College School has most pupils accepted at 'selective' universities

August

Arrests Made After Disorder In Colliers Wood
Search warrants executed after local looting and arson attacks

Police Release Images Of Colliers Wood Looters
CCTV pictures of night of disorder at local centres

September

Police Raid Merton Homes Of Suspected Looters
Co-ordinated campaign after the Colliers Wood unrest

Council Presses Ahead With Dundonald School Expansion
Cabinet approves controversial extension into Recreation Ground

October

Services Under Threat As Council Unveils Cash-Saving Plans
Merton Borough must save £44m during the next three years

Full House At Boundary Change Meeting
Fury over plans to divide Wimbledon MP's constituency

November

Wimbledon's MP Opposes Boundary Change Plans
Stephen Hammond 'disappointed' at proposals to split his constituency

Hidden Local Landmark Could Finally Open To Public
Vital funding and land transfer could open up Merton Priory's historic Chapter House

December

Woman Charged After Wimbledon Tram Video Goes Viral
Emma West remanded after racial aggravation charge

Police Release 'Merton's Most Wanted' Images
More CCTV pictures from the August disorder in SW19



AFC Wimbledon news/reports

Wimbledon Go Ten Games Without A Victory
Dons drop to 17th as they lose at home to Oxford

Wimbledon Improve, But Still Lose
Full match report from Rotherham

Wimbledon Legend Marcus Gayle Gets Our Backing
WimbledonSW19.com proudly sponsor the away kit of a Dons' hero



Wimbledon RFC news/reports

Wimbledon v London Cornish
Wimbledon RFC look sharp again

Win For Dons Despite Poor Effort
Wimbledon v Effingham & Leatherhead report



Wimbledon Community/Leisure

Did You Get A Bike For Christmas?
Re-cycle your old one for charity in SW19

Check Out These Meal Deals In SW19!
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What's on in Wimbledon

Festive Tube Closures
Various Dec dates: District Line is affected

New Year Extravaganza
Dec 31: Colliers Wood Chorus and more

Wimbledon Park Skating
Until Jan 2: Ice rink and fair

SW19 Morris Dancing Open Events
Jan 6, 13, 20 & 27: Why not give it a try?

What's Going On In Colliers Wood?
Jan 28: Showcase of community events

Sleep Easy In Wimbledon
Jan 28: Help the local homeless



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