Tooting MP warns of Covid-19 impact on BAME communities
By Sian Bayley, local democracy reporter
Tooting MP Dr Rosena Allin-Khan believes the vaccine rollout offers hope but has warned of the disproportionate impact of Covid-19 on BAME communities.
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Three charged after fatal stabbing in Wimbledon
By Davina Hyde
A third man has been charged in connection with the murder of Paul Dalton who was stabbed to death in Wimbledon.
Man charged with Wimbledon murder
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.
Man stabbed to death in Wimbledon shopping street in early hours
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.
13-year-old girl missing in Merton since Monday
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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Mitcham and Morden MP urges government to close the “digital divide” for disadvantaged school students
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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Advice on getting medical treatment over New Year’s Day weekend in south-west London
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.
Morris dancers release online show this Christmas
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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Gun, knives and drugs seized during crime clampdown 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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South-west London station wins station of the year at Community Radio Awards
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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Hero Ian working through pandemic to deliver milk on time
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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Gun and knives as well as drug stashes found in Merton violent crime stings
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.
Community gardens donate to food banks across London
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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Mitcham couple jailed for failing to prevent death of their 28-day-old daughter
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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Man born with hole in his heart walks 16 miles between Arsenal and Sutton United’s football grounds for charity
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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Area of cricket’s oldest green could be spoiled by 10-storey Mitcham development
A controversial housing development near a conservation area could be waived through by the Deputy Mayor of London next week.
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Employees left “devastated” after thieves steal more than 300 Christmas trees
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 council urged to abandon “unfair parking tax”
The council is proposing increasing parking charges depending on the emissions of each vehicle.
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Mark Allison is named new leader of Merton council – and his cabinet is most diverse in borough’s history
Councillor Mark Allison was chosen to succeed councillor Stephen Alambritis, who was the leader for 10 years, on Wednesday.
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Top doctor: Don’t delay if you need NHS treatment
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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Mitcham couple found guilty of failing to prevent death of their 28-day-old daughter
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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Anger as Merton roads are closed in ‘school streets’ scheme
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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Study says Merton is capital’s second safest city
The City of London came out top for safety, with Havering, Wandsworth and Ealing in third, fourth and fifth place.
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