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Merton

Merton News 

Three charged after fatal stabbing in Wimbledon

18 January 202118 January 2021 Lottie Kilraine 0 Comments

By Davina Hyde
A third man has been charged in connection with the murder of Paul Dalton who was stabbed to death in Wimbledon.

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Merton News 

Man charged with Wimbledon murder

15 January 202115 January 2021 Toby Porter 0 Comments

A man has been charged with murder following a fatal stabbing in Merton.
Police were called by by paramedics shortly before 1am on Wednesday, January 13 following reports of an assault at an address on The Broadway, Wimbledon.

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Merton News 

Man stabbed to death in Wimbledon shopping street in early hours

14 January 202114 January 2021 Toby Porter 0 Comments

A murder investigation has been launched following a fatal stabbing in Merton.
Police were called by by paramedics shortly before 1am on Wednesday, 13 January following reports of an assault at an address on The Broadway, Wimbledon.

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Merton News 

13-year-old girl missing in Merton since Monday

6 January 20216 January 2021 Alexandra Warren 0 Comments

Police are appealing for help in trying to find a teenage girl who went missing on Monday. Kornelia Marcinkowska, 13, was last seen at midday on Monday and has not been heard from since.

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Merton News 

Mitcham and Morden MP urges government to close the “digital divide” for disadvantaged school students

5 January 20216 January 2021 Alexandra Warren 0 Comments

Mitcham and Morden MP Siobhain McDonagh has written an open letter to the Prime Minister urging the government to provide internet and devices to children without them following school closures.

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Lambeth Merton News Wandsworth 

Advice on getting medical treatment over New Year’s Day weekend in south-west London

31 December 2020 Toby Porter 0 Comments

This Bank Holiday weekend the NHS is urging Londoners to follow Government guidance on staying safe and remember that 999 and A&E are for emergencies only.
The NHS very busy, but urgent care is available – GPs are offering more appointments, including evenings and weekends, for people with urgent health needs.

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Merton News 

Morris dancers release online show this Christmas

28 December 202024 December 2020 News Reporter 0 Comments

The Greensleeves Morris Men from Merton have taken to web cam acting as tier four restrictions cancel their annual Christmas programme.

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Merton News Wandsworth 

Gun, knives and drugs seized during crime clampdown in South-west London

16 December 202015 December 2020 News Reporter 0 Comments

Officers from the South West Violence Suppression Unit, the local neighbourhoods team, the Dog Support Unit, and Special Constables, took part in Operation Speicher between last Friday and Sunday.

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Lambeth Merton News Wandsworth 

South-west London station wins station of the year at Community Radio Awards

16 December 202015 December 2020 News Reporter 0 Comments

The gold award for Digital Station of the Year was presented to the volunteers of Riverside Radio, which broadcasts for Lambeth, Wandsworth, Richmond and Merton.

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Merton News Wandsworth 

Hero Ian working through pandemic to deliver milk on time

16 December 202016 December 2020 News Reporter 0 Comments

Wimbledon milkman for online milk delivery service Milk and More, Ian has been doing the rounds on the same streets in Southfields and Wandsworth for more than 30 years. 

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Merton News 

Gun and knives as well as drug stashes found in Merton violent crime stings

15 December 2020 Toby Porter 0 Comments

A pistol and three knives were seized during a weekend-long operation targeting violent crime in south west London.
Officers from the South West Violence Suppression Unit, the local neighbourhoods team, the Dog Support Unit, and Special Constables, took part in Operation Speicher between last Friday and Sunday.

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Merton News 

Community gardens donate to food banks across London

15 December 202015 December 2020 News Reporter 0 Comments

London’s community food growers have donated more than 3.5 tonnes of fresh food direct to those who need it via food banks.

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Croydon Merton News 

Mitcham couple jailed for failing to prevent death of their 28-day-old daughter

11 December 202011 December 2020 Toby Porter 0 Comments

Clare Sanders, 43, and Tomas Vaitkevicius, 45, both of Streatham Road, Mitcham, were found guilty on Friday November 13 at the Old Bailey of causing or allowing Eva ’s death.

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Merton News 

Man born with hole in his heart walks 16 miles between Arsenal and Sutton United’s football grounds for charity

9 December 20208 December 2020 Toby Porter 0 Comments

Scott was accompanied on his walk by partner Kerri Woods. They completed the walk in just under five hours, crossing the unusually quiet Blackfriars Bridge and following the route of the Northern line. The couple have so far raised over £900 for the BHF.

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Merton News 

Area of cricket’s oldest green could be spoiled by 10-storey Mitcham development

7 December 20207 December 2020 Toby Porter 1 Comment

A controversial housing development near a conservation area could be waived through by the Deputy Mayor of London next week.

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Merton News 

Employees left “devastated” after thieves steal more than 300 Christmas trees

7 December 2020 Toby Porter 0 Comments

Pines and Needles business development manager Priyanka Patel said the greedy thieves took “tens of thousands” of pounds in stock, costing the company an entire trading day in a selling season already delayed by Covid-19.

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Merton News 

Merton council urged to abandon “unfair parking tax”

20 November 202020 November 2020 News Reporter 0 Comments

The council is proposing increasing parking charges depending on the emissions of each vehicle.

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Merton News 

Mark Allison is named new leader of Merton council – and his cabinet is most diverse in borough’s history

20 November 202019 November 2020 News Reporter 0 Comments

Councillor Mark Allison was chosen to succeed councillor Stephen Alambritis, who was the leader for 10 years, on Wednesday.

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Merton News Wandsworth 

Top doctor: Don’t delay if you need NHS treatment

16 November 202016 November 2020 News Reporter 0 Comments

Dr Andrew Murray, chairman of the South West London Clinical Commissioning Group (SWLCCG), is appealing to people to get treatment if needed.

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Croydon Merton News 

Mitcham couple found guilty of failing to prevent death of their 28-day-old daughter

16 November 202016 November 2020 Toby Porter 0 Comments

Clare Sanders, 43, and Tomas Vaitkevicius, 45, both of Streatham Road, Mitcham, were found guilty on Friday November 13 at the Old Bailey of causing or allowing Eva ’s death.

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Merton News 

Anger as Merton roads are closed in ‘school streets’ scheme

16 November 202016 November 2020 News Reporter 0 Comments

A new school streets scheme has been rolled out, closing residential roads around a school during peak pick-up and drop-off times.

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Merton News 

Study says Merton is capital’s second safest city

12 November 202011 November 2020 News Reporter 0 Comments

The City of London came out top for safety, with Havering, Wandsworth and Ealing in third, fourth and fifth place.

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Merton News 

Man, 26, charged over abduction and rape of girl in Merton

5 November 2020 Toby Porter 0 Comments

Kadian Nelson, 26, of the Mitcham area, was arrested on Tuesday, 3 November and has been charged with rape and kidnap in Merton on Tuesday.

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Education

Teachers fear kids without laptops and tablets are falling behind
Education Hammersmith & Fulham 

Teachers fear kids without laptops and tablets are falling behind

14 January 2021 News Reporter 0

When the new lockdown was announced on January 4, teachers once again found themselves having to turn their work lives upside down and reinvent their classrooms online.

Best Of South London

South London artist documents life in the pandemic through new book
Best Of South London Lifestyle 

South London artist documents life in the pandemic through new book

15 January 202114 January 2021 News Reporter 0

A charity worker has published a book of drawings that document her life and the news throughout the pandemic.

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