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Dismay at Children
Dismay at Children's Cancer Care Decision

Highly rated services at St. George's Hospital to be closed

Mayor Challenged Over Blatant Drug Taking in Street
Mayor Challenged Over Blatant Drug Taking in Street

Conservative opposition say problem is now out of control

Commons Conservators Confirm Levy Rise
Commons Conservators Confirm Levy Rise

Higher charges going forward enable 10-year Land Management plan

Train Company Highlights Abuse of Staff in Ad Campaign
Train Company Highlights Abuse of Staff in Ad Campaign

South West Railway asks passengers to be kinder to its employees

Results of Commons Conservators Election Declared
Results of Commons Conservators Election Declared

Five candidates elected on turnout of just 16%

Defra Appointed Commons Conservator To Continue in Role
Defra Appointed Commons Conservator To Continue in Role

Oliver Bennett MBE to serve for a second term

Off-peak All Day Fridays To Be Trialed on Tube and Rail
Off-peak All Day Fridays To Be Trialed on Tube and Rail

New fare structure to be introduced on 8 March

Decision Looms on Wimbledon Tennis Proposal
Decision Looms on Wimbledon Tennis Proposal

Mayor set to announce his team's evaluation of controversial application

Wimbledon Park Proposals Continue to Divide Neighbours
Wimbledon Park Proposals Continue to Divide Neighbours

Battlelines drawn as plans set to be considered by City Hall next Spring

Overwhelming Support for Levy Increase from Respondents to Survey
Overwhelming Support for Levy Increase from Respondents to Survey

Only 13% of households participated in Conservators' consultation

Dons Local Action Group Getting Busier All the Time
Dons Local Action Group Getting Busier All the Time

Charity founded during Covid finds expanded role as cost of living soars

Wandsworth Councillors Vote Down AELTC Plan
Wandsworth Councillors Vote Down AELTC Plan

Planning committee unanimous in opposing Wimbledon Park scheme

Cinderella At New Wimbledon Theatre
Cinderella At New Wimbledon Theatre

Ten out of ten for this year's SW19 pantomime

Wimbledon High Institutes Mobile Phone Ban
Wimbledon High Institutes Mobile Phone Ban

Girls made to lock away phones during the school day

Review: Calendar Girls At New Wimbledon Theatre
Review: Calendar Girls At New Wimbledon Theatre

Gary Barlow's star-studded musical comes to SW19

Lisa Snowdon Opens Up At Wimbledon Bookfest
Lisa Snowdon Opens Up At Wimbledon Bookfest

She hopes UK is 'Just Getting Started' on menopause support

Paterson Joseph Enthralls At Wimbledon Bookfest
Paterson Joseph Enthralls At Wimbledon Bookfest

His debut novel re-imagines a fascinating 18th century life

Merton Councillors Vote For Inflation-Busting Allowance Rise
Merton Councillors Vote For Inflation-Busting Allowance Rise

First increase in 15 years will see a 38% jump in allowances

Centre Court Shopping Centre To Be Renamed
Centre Court Shopping Centre To Be Renamed

Set to become the Wimbledon Quarter as makeover nears completion

Local Opposition To Plans To Fell Wimbledon Park Trees
Local Opposition To Plans To Fell Wimbledon Park Trees

AELTC asks for permission for new tree management scheme

Golf Gets Groovy In Wimbledon Town Centre
Golf Gets Groovy In Wimbledon Town Centre

Testing The Golf Groove indoor experience in Centre Court shopping centre

Stephen Hammond Says Decision to Step Down
Stephen Hammond Says Decision to Step Down 'Incredibly Tough'

Wimbledon MP explains why he won't contest next election

'More Loos For Merton' Plea from Local Campaigners

Claim most people don't know where to access a public toilet in the borough

Upstairs Drinking Plan For Wimbledon Village Bar
Upstairs Drinking Plan For Wimbledon Village Bar

Planning application to convert empty office space

Study Prep Crash Driver Receives Bail Again
Study Prep Crash Driver Receives Bail Again

Investigation continues as remaining victims released from hospital

Appeal Made after Voyeurism Incident at Wimbledon Station
Appeal Made after Voyeurism Incident at Wimbledon Station

Man put his head under door of cubicle of women's toilets

Woman Fights for Life After Being Attacked in Wimbledon
Woman Fights for Life After Being Attacked in Wimbledon

Man arrested for attempted murder after assault on Nelson Grove Road

Call For Action on Wimbledon’s
Call For Action on Wimbledon’s 'Slave-owner' Streets

Community Forum wants council to put up signs with historical information

Third Attempt To Build Three-Storey Flats Scheme In Wimbledon
Third Attempt To Build Three-Storey Flats Scheme In Wimbledon

Proposed development would replace town centre fitness studio

Luxury Homes Plan For Historic Wimbledon Setting
Luxury Homes Plan For Historic Wimbledon Setting

Planners give go-ahead to Queen Alexandra's Court development

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Council Highlights Advice To Protect Your Pooch
Council Highlights Advice To Protect Your Pooch

Pet thefts more than double as the price of puppies quadruples

Dons Hang On To Record First League Win of the Season
Dons Hang On To Record First League Win of the Season

Rugby Result: Wimbledon 47 – 41 Westcombe Park

Award-Winning South Wimbledon Pub Is Permanently Shut
Award-Winning South Wimbledon Pub Is Permanently Shut

Campaigners fear The Trafalgar will now be demolished

Michael McIntyre Helps Redevelopment Of Wimbledon
Michael McIntyre Helps Redevelopment Of Wimbledon's Polka Theatre

He stars in a special comedy night to raise vital funds

Closure Of Family Italian Bakery Is End Of A Merton Park Era
Closure Of Family Italian Bakery Is End Of A Merton Park Era

Salvatore Falcone finally gets to lie in after 55 years of baking

Hand In Hand Gets New Look
Hand In Hand Gets New Look

We review their food

Brazucas Point Cafe Shut Down After Rat Droppings Found
Brazucas Point Cafe Shut Down After Rat Droppings Found

Hygiene inspectors described level of rodent activity as 'extensive'

Revised Plan Revealed For Historic Wimbledon Pub Site
Revised Plan Revealed For Historic Wimbledon Pub Site

Further chance to comment on development scheme for landmark site

Review: Priscilla Is A Must For All Musical Theatre Goers
Review: Priscilla Is A Must For All Musical Theatre Goers

Show leaves the audience grinning broadly at New Wimbledon Theatre

Property

Luxury Home Plan For Wimbledon Village Flats
Luxury Home Plan For Wimbledon Village Flats

Cinema and games room planned for house in conservation area

Wimbledon Property Market Remains Buoyant Through Lockdown
Wimbledon Property Market Remains Buoyant Through Lockdown

House on Marryat Road becomes SW19 sixth most expensive

Twelve-Storey Office And Shops Block Planned For Wimbledon Town Centre
Twelve-Storey Office And Shops Block Planned For Wimbledon Town Centre

Landmark smaller building opposite station set for demolition

Ten-Storey Wimbledon Block Plans Approved In Controversial Vote
Ten-Storey Wimbledon Block Plans Approved In Controversial Vote

Town centre scheme gets go-ahead despite committee vote confusion

High Rise Vision For Wimbledon Centre Court Shopping Centre Site
High Rise Vision For Wimbledon Centre Court Shopping Centre Site

Marketing literature shows three blocks towering over former Town Hall

Wimbledon Property Market Continues To Out-Perform Capital Prices
Wimbledon Property Market Continues To Out-Perform Capital Prices

Prices paid for SW19 homes show another year-on-year increase

Community

Hunt For Donor For Popular South Wimbledon Fish Bar Owner
Hunt For Donor For Popular South Wimbledon Fish Bar Owner

Adams Fish and Chip shop proprietor needs a stem cell transplant

Wimbledon Historian Highlights Local Slave Trade Links
Wimbledon Historian Highlights Local Slave Trade Links

House overlooking the AELTC was owned by man behind first slave voyages

Award for Wimbledon Football Legend Dickie Guy
Award for Wimbledon Football Legend Dickie Guy

Former goalkeeper given Freedom of Merton Borough