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MERTON
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Merton
Lib Dems hit out at council after discovering £118m of unclaimed benefits
News
Merton
South London Botanical Institute take to Wandle Park for Wildflower Walk
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Merton
Sutton Amnesty call for prisoners release at village fete
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Merton
50 residents evacuated from homes after huge fire at recycling centre
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22 July 2024
22 July 2024
About 50 residents were evacuated from their homes and are staying with friends and family after a huge fire at ...
News
Lambeth
Councils to challenge controversial move of children’s cancer care unit
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9 July 2024
10 July 2024
A council is set to refer the controversial decision to move children’s cancer services to the new Secretary of State ...
News
Merton
Firefighters tackle blaze at suspected cannabis factory in Wimbledon
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9 July 2024
9 July 2024
Four fire engines and about 25 firefighters tackled a blaze at a house being used as a suspected cannabis factory ...
Sport
Merton
Coming back from two sets down to win 3-2 is a dream for Fritz as No4 seed Zverev crashes out
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8 July 2024
8 July 2024
By Paul Lagan at Wimbledon Centre Court Fritz v Zverev 4-6, 6-7, 6-4, 7-6, 6-3 A pulsating if a little ...
News
Merton
Wimbledon continues to come under fire from protesters over Barclays sponsor
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8 July 2024
8 July 2024
Protesters gathered together during the first week of Wimbledon’s tennis fortnight to take aim at the tournament’s sponsorship with Barclays ...
News
Merton
‘Locals against their Goliath’: Wimbledon activists protest against plans to cut down 800 trees
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8 July 2024
8 July 2024
Concerned residents and activists gathered together on Saturday to protest against plans for an expansion of the All England Lawn ...
News
Merton
Young wildlife lovers unleash creativity at Wimbledon Common
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8 July 2024
8 July 2024
A group of young creatives foraged for flowers and leaves to create their own ‘nature cloths’ in Wimbledon Common yesterday. ...
News
Sport
Raducanu into the second week after another hard-fought straight sets victory
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5 July 2024
5 July 2024
By Paul Lagan at Wimbledon Centre Court Raducanu v Sakkari 6-2, 6-3 The opposition is getting better by the match, ...
Sport
Merton
Alcaraz struggles but wins five-set thriller to reach 4th round
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5 July 2024
5 July 2024
By Paul Lagan at Wimbledon Centre Court Carlo Alcaraz v Frances Tiafoe 5-7, 6-2, 4-6, 7-6, 6-2 The champion struggled ...
General Election
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Liberal Democrats sail to victory in Wimbledon after 19 years of Tory control
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5 July 2024
5 July 2024
The Liberal Democrats have taken control of Wimbledon after 19 years of Tory control. Paul Kohler, representing the Lib Dems, ...
News
Merton
Impending approval of 600 flats on site of Mitcham gasworks horrifying prospect for opponents
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4 July 2024
4 July 2024
By Harrison Galliven, Local Democracy Reporter Mitcham residents have expressed shock that Merton council plans to approve plans for the ...
News
Bromley
Raducanu powers her way in to third round in straight sets
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3 July 2024
3 July 2024
By Paul Lagan at Wimbledon On Court 1 Emma Raducanu v Elise Mertens 6-1, 6-2 Bromley's Emma Raducanu zipped through ...
Sport
Merton
Champ Alcaraz into third round with straight set win
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3 July 2024
3 July 2024
By Paul Lagan at Wimbledon Court 1 Carlos Alcaraz v Aleksandar Vukic 7-6, 6-2, 6-2 Reigning Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz ...
Sport
Merton
Gauff eases into third round with straight sets win
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3 July 2024
3 July 2024
By Paul Lagan at Wimbledon Court 1 Anca Todoni v Coco Gauff 2-6, 1-6 Coco Gauff zipped into the third ...
News
Croydon
Police watchdog appeals for witnesses following fatal crash
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1 July 2024
1 July 2024
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is appealing for witnesses after a fatal collision involving Met police officers last ...
Sport
Merton
Champion Alcaraz starts title defence with straight sets win on Centre Court
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1 July 2024
1 July 2024
By Paul Lagan at Wimbledon Centre Court Carlos Alcaraz (Spain) v Mark Lajal (Estonia) 7-6, 7-5, 6-2 Reigning Wimbledon champion ...
News
Merton
No charges will be brought against driver responsible for death of girls at school tea party tragedy
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26 June 2024
27 June 2024
Police investigating a fatal collision which killed two eight-year-old schoolgirls at The Study Prep School in Wimbledon last July have ...
News
Merton
Cops recover four firearms and cocaine after raids on three Mitcham properties
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26 June 2024
26 June 2024
Met officers have seized a double-barrelled shotgun and three pistols after targeting a drugs gang following a series of shooting ...
News
Merton
Mother outraged after autistic daughter, 16, dragged across floor by senior nurse in hospital
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26 June 2024
26 June 2024
A mother said she has been left “hurt and confused” after she claims a security guard at a hospital kneeled ...
News
Merton
Wimbledon tennis urged to shelve ‘dangerous SUVs’ association
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25 June 2024
25 June 2024
Leading transport campaign organisations have criticised the All England Club for accepting sponsorship from Jaguar Land Rover and using the ...
News
Croydon
Wimbledon tennis fans warned to plan ahead, with Tram strikes imminent
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25 June 2024
25 June 2024
Due to planned strikes at London Trams over the next few weeks, Transport for London (TfL) is advising customers to ...
News
Merton
Merton activists join Chris Packham’s march to tackle biodiversity crisis
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24 June 2024
24 June 2024
Merton Friends of the Earth joined thousands of people marching through central London on Saturday, on the "Restore Nature Now" ...
News
Merton
Snap election forces Merton to close more schools for polling
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12 June 2024
12 June 2024
By Harrison Galliven, Local Democracy reporter Seven Merton schools are due to be used as polling stations on July 4 ...
News
Merton
Wimbledon voters may not be so willing to remain True Blue this time around
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11 June 2024
11 June 2024
By Harrison Galliven, Local Democracy Reporter Wimbledon voters are gearing up to have their say on July 4 and the ...
News
Merton
World of leather is new theme for Wandle exhibition
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11 June 2024
11 June 2024
The Wandle Industrial Museum proudly unveiled a new exhibition entitled "Our Leather Industries" on Saturday with museum chairman Fr David ...
News
Merton
WaterAid teams up with Wimbledon to make a racket about clean water
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11 June 2024
10 June 2024
WaterAid and the Wimbledon Foundation took over a tennis court with a giant mosaic to highlight their campaign for clean ...
News
Merton
Civic-minded Oli is a credit to Wimbledon’s busy club for nature lovers
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10 June 2024
10 June 2024
By Kelsey McCabe A teenage volunteer has been recognized with an award for his volunteer work at a nature club. ...
News
Merton
Sutton’s parks among the very best – and has a flag to prove it
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4 June 2024
4 June 2024
It's official: Eleven of Sutton’s Parks are among Britain’s best looked after and maintained. The Parks have been granted a ...
News
Merton
Wimbledon club’s 20th anniversary is the Bee’s-knees for kids
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4 June 2024
4 June 2024
The Wimbledon Common Nature Club learned all about bees in a special event to mark its 20th anniversary. Alison Pelikan, ...
News
Merton
Merton group gets behind Palestinian cause
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4 June 2024
4 June 2024
The Merton Palestine Solidarity Campaign met in Wimbledon Village on Sunday, with posters, banners and placards calling for a ceasefire ...
News
Merton
Two Merton councillors drop out to pursue ambitions to become MPs
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31 May 2024
31 May 2024
By Harrison Galliven, Local Democracy Reporter Two Labour councillors are standing down ahead of their respective bids to win seats ...
News
Merton
River Summit gathering sheds more light on pollution crisis
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30 May 2024
29 May 2024
More than 250 people assembled at Morden Hall to take part in a debate about one of capital's hot topics ...
Raynes Park railway station finally set for step-free access
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28 May 2024
28 May 2024
Polish mayor takes over from ‘theatrical, singing’ figurehead
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24 May 2024
24 May 2024
Woman caught shoplifting demands biscuits at police station before kicking officer
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23 May 2024
23 May 2024
Human remains found in Mitcham river by members of public
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22 May 2024
22 May 2024
Wimbledon tennis charity shares 10-year feelgood factor with local community
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21 May 2024
21 May 2024
‘We wanted to give children the opportunities we didn’t have’: Mitcham teacher sets up school in Ghana
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20 May 2024
22 May 2024
Family laments timing of eviction from Merton estate on its last legs
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20 May 2024
20 May 2024
Residents back plans for new 24/7 bus lanes and crossings after death of Deliveroo driver
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17 May 2024
17 May 2024
Mitcham gasworks development faces further hurdle
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16 May 2024
16 May 2024
Merton a hotbed for blue badge cheats – but the fightback is on
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13 May 2024
13 May 2024
Families doing their bit for Burundi at annual Wimbledon sale
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13 May 2024
13 May 2024
Wimbledon Common Nature Club forage for medicinal plants
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7 May 2024
7 May 2024
Burn Bullock owners called ‘uncooperative’ as works to secure burnt out pub begin
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6 May 2024
3 May 2024
Met officers cleared of gross misconduct over shooting in South Wimbledon
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5 May 2024
3 May 2024
Morden nursery gets upbeat appraisal from watchdog
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1 May 2024
1 May 2024
Morden Tube station set to have seven-storey hotel for company
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30 April 2024
30 April 2024
London tram workers to stage five-day strike in dispute over pay
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30 April 2024
30 April 2024
Destruction of historic pub felt deeply by local cricket club and community
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24 April 2024
29 April 2024
Person dies after being hit by train between Wimbledon and Teddington
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24 April 2024
24 April 2024
Four men assessed at scene after fire rips through Mitcham pub
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22 April 2024
22 April 2024
Environmental issues high on the agenda in Merton’s GLA candidate hustings
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17 April 2024
17 April 2024
Plumber who converted blank-firing guns into lethal weapons jailed
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15 April 2024
15 April 2024
‘It is a complete scandal’: New figures reveal Thames Water sewage spills
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15 April 2024
15 April 2024
Old Mitcham gasworks no place for a tower block, say neighbours
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10 April 2024
10 April 2024
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