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First Tenants Announced For Refurbished Arding & Hobbs
First Tenants Announced For Refurbished Arding & Hobbs

As redevelopment of Grade II listed local landmark nears completion

Two Men Suffer Knife Wounds in Wandsworth
Two Men Suffer Knife Wounds in Wandsworth

One arrest after incident on Wandsworth Bridge Road

Local Children Helping to Restore Abandoned Bikes
Local Children Helping to Restore Abandoned Bikes

Three schools participating in scheme with trained cycle mechanics

Several Hundred Officers Could Be Sacked After Damning Report
Several Hundred Officers Could Be Sacked After Damning Report

'Institutionally racist, sexist and homophobic' Met to be forced to clean house

Council Calls on Thames Water to Stop Dumping Sewage in River
Council Calls on Thames Water to Stop Dumping Sewage in River

Utility also urged to take action on local flooding

Mayor Claims Silent Majority Back the ULEZ
Mayor Claims Silent Majority Back the ULEZ

Says opponents are 'shamefully' questioning the science on clean air

Council Wants Views on New Flood Risk Strategy
Council Wants Views on New Flood Risk Strategy

Action plan aims to increase resilience to flooding in the area

Wandsworth Aims to Improve Street Lighting Across Borough
Wandsworth Aims to Improve Street Lighting Across Borough

Part of broader effort to increase women's safety at night

Defibrillators to Be Installed at Local Train Stations
Defibrillators to Be Installed at Local Train Stations

South Western Railway adding lifesaving equipment at all of its staffed stations

Achievements in Sport Celebrated at the Active Wandsworth Awards
Achievements in Sport Celebrated at the Active Wandsworth Awards

Athletes, clubs, organisations, coaches and volunteers recognised

New Route for 485 Bus To Commence Later This Month
New Route for 485 Bus To Commence Later This Month

Service will now visit the Wandsworth Riverside development

Council Meeting Endorses Proposed Tax Increase
Council Meeting Endorses Proposed Tax Increase

Opposition amendment for a reduction in overall charge voted down

Apple Completes Move into the Borough
Apple Completes Move into the Borough

Tech giant opens new campus near Battersea Power Station

Plough Lane Stadium Parking Restrictions Reduced
Plough Lane Stadium Parking Restrictions Reduced

Controlled hours slashed after string of complaints from residents and businesses

Plans Submitted for Massive Wandsworth Gasworks Scheme
Plans Submitted for Massive Wandsworth Gasworks Scheme

30-storey tower part of development with containing over 600 flats

The Gardeners Gets Quarter Million Pound Makeover
The Gardeners Gets Quarter Million Pound Makeover

New bar, seating area and dining room for Southfields pub

Council Report Endorses Paddock School Expansion Plans
Council Report Endorses Paddock School Expansion Plans

Special needs school to take over site of Tooting primary

Wandsworth High Street Takeaway Closed Due to Rodent Infestation
Wandsworth High Street Takeaway Closed Due to Rodent Infestation

Diana Fish Bar shut after mouse droppings found in kitchen

Citizens
Citizens' Assembly on Air Quality Holds its First Meeting

Independent body will make recommendations to reduce pollution

Local Angling Group Gains Access To National Trust Waters
Local Angling Group Gains Access To National Trust Waters

Wandle Piscators' lease in Morden Hall Park begins mid-March

Man Threatened with Eviction Because He is Eritrean
Man Threatened with Eviction Because He is Eritrean

Housing Association says he has to leave because of expiry of deal with charity

Wandsworth
Wandsworth's National Opera Studio Launches Diverse Voices Talent Programme

Top soprano Natasha Agarwal becomes project ambassador

Wandsworth Man Jailed for Prolonged Abuse of His Partner
Wandsworth Man Jailed for Prolonged Abuse of His Partner

Dean Kelly subjected her to a reign of physical and psychological terror

Wandsworth Fines for Speeding in 20mph Zones
Wandsworth Fines for Speeding in 20mph Zones 'Unlawful'

Government blocks sharing of driver information to issue PCNs

Borough
Borough's Bike Hangar Count Reaches One Hundred

Wandsworth Council plans to triple this number in coming years

Fall in Parking Revenue Results in Transport Overspend
Fall in Parking Revenue Results in Transport Overspend

Council planning increase in charges to cover shortfall

Protest Held Over Sewage Dumping in Local Waterways
Protest Held Over Sewage Dumping in Local Waterways

Around 50 people walk along Wandle and Graveney rivers to highlight issue

Wandsworth Mills Set To Launch
Wandsworth Mills Set To Launch

Following Berkeley Group's takeover of the final phases of the Ram redevelopment

BrewDog Opens in Southside Shopping Centre
BrewDog Opens in Southside Shopping Centre

Owners promise to feature local craft beer brands

Plans for New Nine Elms Cycle Route to Be Progressed
Plans for New Nine Elms Cycle Route to Be Progressed

TfL says 60% of respondents to consultation strongly supported the scheme

Council Issues New Warning About Parking Meter Cons
Council Issues New Warning About Parking Meter Cons

Thieves targeting elderly near doctor's surgeries and shops

Police Officer Convicted After Wandsworth Road Rage Incident
Police Officer Convicted After Wandsworth Road Rage Incident

Acted so aggressively to lone woman driver she thought his warrant card was bogus

Council Wasn
Council Wasn't Bluffing When it Threatened Lime Bikes

Cycles blocking the pavement removed and impounded

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Take A Tour Round New Royal Academy of Dance HQ
Take A Tour Round New Royal Academy of Dance HQ

See inside the spectacular new building on York Road

Enterprising Women Invited to Meeting at Thames Rowing Club
Enterprising Women Invited to Meeting at Thames Rowing Club

Event includes panel discussion, talks, interviews, workshops and networking lunch

Weekend of Art Markets Planned Across Wandsworth
Weekend of Art Markets Planned Across Wandsworth

Over sixty local artists and makers participating during Easter holidays

Muddy Dog Challenge To Support Battersea Animals
Muddy Dog Challenge To Support Battersea Animals

Go on, you know you'll enjoy it!

Forthcoming Travel Disruption in Wandsworth
Forthcoming Travel Disruption in Wandsworth

Trains and tubes affected by engineering works and strikes

Free Courses for Young People at World Heart Beat
Free Courses for Young People at World Heart Beat

Learn about the music industry in a new programme of mentoring sessions

Roadworks Ahead in Wandsworth
Roadworks Ahead in Wandsworth

Traffic delays likely in the area due to road and lane closures

Citizen
Citizen's Assembly To Be Held on Air Quality

Residents will be invited to have their say on pollution in the borough

New British Crafts Market Coming to Wandsworth Town
New British Crafts Market Coming to Wandsworth Town

Monthly event to be held at Ram Quarter

The Nine Elms Sessions Launched by World Heart Beat
The Nine Elms Sessions Launched by World Heart Beat

Showcasing the Wandsworth area and community and new concert venue

Local Private and State Schools Collaborate on Art Project
Local Private and State Schools Collaborate on Art Project

Working together on exhibition in Southside Shopping Centre

Wandsworth Society Celebrates Its 50 Year Anniversary
Wandsworth Society Celebrates Its 50 Year Anniversary

Reminiscing on its achievements and ongoing challenges

Ashes Legend Visits Wandsworth Cricket Club
Ashes Legend Visits Wandsworth Cricket Club

Monty Panesar holds masterclass at SinjunGrammarians

Wandsworth Arts Fringe Given Award
Wandsworth Arts Fringe Given Award

OneOff awards are for theatre organisations operating during pandemic

Backyard Cinema is Moving Over The Road
Backyard Cinema is Moving Over The Road

To the big tops now up on Armoury Way

Focus on Sleaze in Wandsworth Historian 50th Anniversary Issue
Focus on Sleaze in Wandsworth Historian 50th Anniversary Issue

Also features picture well known politician with KKK at Putney station

Another Junior parkrun Coming to Wandsworth Borough
Another Junior parkrun Coming to Wandsworth Borough

Weekly runs will commence in Battersea Park early next year

Wandsworth Hears the Story of Claudia Jones
Wandsworth Hears the Story of Claudia Jones

Four days of events about an inspiring political activist

LIVE Travel Updates
LIVE Travel Updates

Wandsworth traffic and travel information

Lifestyle

MyHealthcare Clinic: Committed to Caring
MyHealthcare Clinic: Committed to Caring

High quality, affordable, private medical care

More New Brands Coming to Gravity Southside
More New Brands Coming to Gravity Southside

Entertainment centre is expanding its food hall offering

New Megan
New Megan's Restaurant on Garratt Lane Gets Licence

Owners denied permission to sell alcohol without food before 10am

What
What's Happening at The Spread Eagle?

Major refurb includes boutique hotel, HQ for Young's and a new pub interior

Japanese Restaurant Latest Addition To Ram Quarter
Japanese Restaurant Latest Addition To Ram Quarter

Sushi Moka plans opening at Bubbling Well Square

Bitten By The Gardening Bug?
Bitten By The Gardening Bug?

Thrive London's local hub is looking for volunteers

Luxury Bowling Set To Come To Ram Quarter
Luxury Bowling Set To Come To Ram Quarter

Strike bar and restaurant will provide a range of games and activities

Wandsworth Resident Gordon Ramsay Adds To His Local Restaurant Portfolio
Wandsworth Resident Gordon Ramsay Adds To His Local Restaurant Portfolio

Taking over the Mother pizza site at the Power station

Property

Property in Wandsworth
Property in Wandsworth

Your guide to the local property market including services and homes for sale and rent

Prime Central Wandsworth Plot Acquired For Redevelopment
Prime Central Wandsworth Plot Acquired For Redevelopment

Student accommodation provider Downing buys gasworks site

Plans Being Drawn Up To Transform Wandsworth Town Hall
Plans Being Drawn Up To Transform Wandsworth Town Hall

New public entrance, walkways and gardens being proposed

Huge Redevelopment of Old York Road Area Planned
Huge Redevelopment of Old York Road Area Planned

Ferrier Street, Wandsworth Town Station and corner site in line for a complete rebuild

Landmark Tower Approved for Wandsworth Town Centre
Landmark Tower Approved for Wandsworth Town Centre

Controversial 20 storey building will be on Garratt Lane

Another High-Rise Build Underway On York Road
Another High-Rise Build Underway On York Road

On the site of the old Battersea Bar

Wandsworth Agents Deal with Hangover After Stamp Duty Party
Wandsworth Agents Deal with Hangover After Stamp Duty Party

Sales reportedly slow after rush to meet tax discount deadline

Strong Year for Wandsworth Property Despite Range of Challenges
Strong Year for Wandsworth Property Despite Range of Challenges

Market shakes off Brexit, lockdown and economic problems to register 17.5% rise

Blend of Old and New Giving Strength To Wandsworth Property
Blend of Old and New Giving Strength To Wandsworth Property

Agents believe prices in area will be supported by positive change

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