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

Planning committee unanimous in opposing Wimbledon Park scheme

ASLEF Adopts New Tactic for Forthcoming Strikes
ASLEF Adopts New Tactic for Forthcoming Strikes

Rolling industrial action will affect companies on different days

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

Girls made to lock away phones during the school day

Mayor Dismisses Watchdog Criticism of ULEZ Ads
Mayor Dismisses Watchdog Criticism of ULEZ Ads

Says science used to justify expansion remains sound

Huge Set Back for AELTC
Huge Set Back for AELTC's Wimbledon Park Scheme

Wandsworth's planning team recommends rejection

Call for Candidates for Commons Conservators
Call for Candidates for Commons Conservators

Elections to be held next March for five places on the Trustee board

Dismay As Merton Gives Green Light to AELTC Scheme
Dismay As Merton Gives Green Light to AELTC Scheme

Planning committee votes narrowly to approve building on Wimbledon Park

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

Gary Barlow's star-studded musical comes to SW19

Southfields PCSO Marks 20 Years with the Met
Southfields PCSO Marks 20 Years with the Met

Donald Lopes presented with award for long service

Review: Heathers The Musical At New Wimbledon Theatre
Review: Heathers The Musical At New Wimbledon Theatre

Hit musical based on cult film ends its nationwide tour in SW19

Opponents of AELTC Proposals Remain Confident Ahead of Key Meeting
Opponents of AELTC Proposals Remain Confident Ahead of Key Meeting

Merton Council's planning committee sits this Thursday

Mixed News on Biodiversity on Wimbledon & Putney Commons
Mixed News on Biodiversity on Wimbledon & Putney Commons

Report shows new species but others declining in numbers

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

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

Alexander McCall Smith In Conversation With Suzy Feay
Alexander McCall Smith In Conversation With Suzy Feay

Author of No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency chats at Wimbledon Bookfest

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

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

Therese Coffey Asked to Block Commons Levy Rise
Therese Coffey Asked to Block Commons Levy Rise

Wandsworth and Merton leaders say increase 'impossible to justify'

Consultation Begins on Children
Consultation Begins on Children's Cancer Care Provision

One option would see the closure of the unit at St. George's Hospital

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

Merton Care Workers to Get London Living Wage
Merton Care Workers to Get London Living Wage

New five year contract signed with providers

New CEO Appointed by Commons Conservators
New CEO Appointed by Commons Conservators

Colin Cooper previously ran an environmental charity

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

Planning application to convert empty office space

AFC Wimbledon Licence Extension Application Approved
AFC Wimbledon Licence Extension Application Approved

Bar at Plough Lane Stadium can stay open until 11pm and serve on Saturdays

Fire Rips Through Fourth Floor Flat on The Downs
Fire Rips Through Fourth Floor Flat on The Downs

Twenty-seven people needed to be evacuated from the block

Merton Council Announces its Own ULEZ Scrappage Scheme
Merton Council Announces its Own ULEZ Scrappage Scheme

£1,000 grants will be available to low income households in the borough

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

Company Sale Brings Merton Council Huge Windfall
Company Sale Brings Merton Council Huge Windfall

Compliance and risk management operation sold to an American firm

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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Two Shows for Christmas at The Polka Theatre
Two Shows for Christmas at The Polka Theatre

The Snow Queen and The Night Before Christmas to be staged over the festive season

Review: Annie At New Wimbledon Theatre
Review: Annie At New Wimbledon Theatre

Craig Revel Horwood shines in this heart-warming musical

Forthcoming Transport Disruption in Wimbledon
Forthcoming Transport Disruption in Wimbledon

Tubes and train services affected by engineering work and strikes

Bad Ladz Is A Good Night Out In Wimbledon
Bad Ladz Is A Good Night Out In Wimbledon

Review: New Wimbledon Theatre Studio hosts dark comedy

Classic Ballet Giselle On Stage In Wimbledon
Classic Ballet Giselle On Stage In Wimbledon

Varna International Ballet visits New Wimbledon Theatre

The Bodyguard Is A
The Bodyguard Is A 'Feast' Of Musical Theatre

Review: New Wimbledon Theatre's latest show provides a joyous evening

The Commitments At New Wimbledon Theatre
The Commitments At New Wimbledon Theatre

A touch of Irish soul warms winter hearts in SW19

William Morris House Celebrates its Centenary
William Morris House Celebrates its Centenary

Sue Hubbert tells of how occasion was marked on Wimbledon Broadway

School Of Rock The Musical Gets An SW19 Gold Star
School Of Rock The Musical Gets An SW19 Gold Star

Youngsters triumph in battle of the bands at New Wimbledon Theatre

A Very Special 9 to 5 Returns to the Broadway
A Very Special 9 to 5 Returns to the Broadway

Dolly Parton's musical strikes the perfect balance of drama and humour

Blood Brothers Pays An Emotional Visit To Wimbledon
Blood Brothers Pays An Emotional Visit To Wimbledon

Drama, music and tragedy are on offer as legendary show comes to SW19

Enter The World Of Narnia At New Wimbledon Theatre
Enter The World Of Narnia At New Wimbledon Theatre

Review: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe

'Shall We Dance?' At New Wimbledon Theatre

Review: 'The King and I' is a sumptuous version of the classic musical

Neil Gaiman Promises Magical Experience in SW19
Neil Gaiman Promises Magical Experience in SW19

The Ocean at the End of the Lane visits New Wimbledon Theatre this week

Explore A Clever Insight Into Human Relationships
Explore A Clever Insight Into Human Relationships

Review: Love Talk at New Wimbledon Theatre Studio

Lifestyle

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

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

Defeat for Depleted Dons Minor Disappointment at End of Superb Season
Defeat for Depleted Dons Minor Disappointment at End of Superb Season

Rugby result: Papa John's Community Cup - Wimbledon 29 – 46 Syston

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

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'

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

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