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Local Rewilding Projects Given Support from the Mayor
Schemes on Wimbledon and Common and Beverley Brook get grant funding

Council Clamps Down on Conversion of Houses into Flats
Planning permission now required to create Houses in Multiple Occupation

Several Hundred Officers Could Be Sacked After Damning Report
'Institutionally racist, sexist and homophobic' Met to be forced to clean house

Broken Escalator And Lift Leave Wimbledon Odeon Inaccessible To Many
Councillor calls for urgent action after at least four months of problems

Mayor Claims Silent Majority Back the ULEZ
Says opponents are 'shamefully' questioning the science on clean air

Council to Collect Recycling and Rubbish During the Night
Move gives those without outdoor space two collection slots a week

Review: 'All Roads' Drama Is A Powerful Production
New Wimbledon Theatre Studio is the perfect venue

Defibrillators to Be Installed at Wimbledon and Raynes Park Train Stations
South Western Railway adding lifesaving equipment at all of its staffed stations

Plough Lane Stadium Parking Restrictions Reduced
Controlled hours slashed after string of complaints from residents and businesses

Maximum Council Tax Rise This Year for Most Merton Households
Residents in lower band properties will see a smaller increase

Mayor Criticised for Reneging on Two Million Tree 'Pledge'
Less than half a million planted during Sadiq Khan's first term

Commons Conservators Chief Executive Decides to Quit
Stephen Bound is leaving to move to the Lake District

Student Village Plans For Historic Wimbledon Pub Site Are Revealed
Chance to comment on six-storey hall of residence scheme

The Gardeners Gets Quarter Million Pound Makeover
New bar, seating area and dining room for Southfields pub

Anger Over Mayor's ULEZ Protest 'Far Right' Comments
Sadiq Khan suggests opponents making common cause with conspiracy theorists

Merton Planning to Bring Street Cleaning In House
Bin collection to also be retendered in two years' time

Local Angling Group Gains Access To National Trust Waters
Wandle Piscators' lease in Morden Hall Park begins mid-March

Your Chance To Access AELTC Plans For Wimbledon Park
Club is offering guided tours of the land it proposes to develop

Mixed Reaction to Mayor's Free School Meal Plan
Opposition say support should be targeted and not universal

No Plan B if ULEZ Expansion Blocked in Courts
Successful challenge by five councils would result in budget shortfall

Latest High Path Scheme Is 'Over-Development' Say Opponents
Plans show a block rising to eleven storeys by South Wimbledon tube

'Shall We Dance?' At New Wimbledon Theatre
Review: 'The King and I' is a sumptuous version of the classic musical

Bus Company Settles Dispute with 18% Pay Rise for Drivers
Abellio strike ends after staff vote to accept offer

Wandsworth Fines for Speeding in 20mph Zones 'Unlawful'
Government blocks sharing of driver information to issue PCNs

Council Leader Blasts Commons Conservators Over Levy Rise
Simon Hogg says double digit increase 'wholly unacceptable'

Five Storey Wimbledon Hill Flats Plan Is Turned Down
Scheme would have involved demolition of Edwardian property

Sadiq Khan Expresses Regret over Rising Fares and Tax
Claims increases have been forced on him by the government

Protest Held Over Sewage Dumping in Local Waterways
Around 50 people walk along Wandle and Graveney rivers to highlight issue

4-year-old Boy Fights for Life After Being Hit by Car
Child was involved in a collision on Arthur Road

Street Drinking Ban Could Cover Whole of Merton
Consultation being held on expansion of Public Space Protection Order

AELTC Plans To Fell Wimbledon Park Trees Are Turned Down
All England Club wanted to cut down 18 trees on former golf course land

Serial Rapist Cop David Carrick Served in Merton
Met officer has admitted string of sexual offences including 24 rapes

Merton Council Opts for Maximum Council Tax Increase
Rebate available for households in lower bands

Wimbledon Soldier Planning to Row Across Atlantic
Robert Cross taking on epic journey to raise funds for charity

Closure Of Family Italian Bakery Is End Of A Merton Park Era
Salvatore Falcone finally gets to lie in after 55 years of baking

Pair Convicted of Honeytrap Shooting in Morden
Jealous boyfriend gunned down love rival in broad daylight

Six-Storey Wimbledon Flats And Shops Scheme Condemned
Developers want to transform town centre crossroads with new plan

CMYK Bar Faces Closure After Four Hospitalised During Brawl
Licensing committee may choose to take away licence permanently

Temperature Turned Down in Leisure Centre Swimming Pool
Part of a package of measures by Merton Council to reduce running costs

Man Dies After Being Hit by Car on Worple Road
Driver arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving

Woman Sold Illegally Farmed Puppies from Wimbledon Flat
Louise St John Poulton passed off sick animals as 'designer dogs'

Councillor Launches Scathing Attack on Borough Housing Provider
Says poor maintenance and open drug use rife on Clarion estates

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The Bodyguard Is A 'Feast' Of Musical Theatre

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

New Wimbledon Theatre Announces Details of Fringe Festival

20 shows lined up for event taking place in June

Classic Ballet Giselle On Stage In Wimbledon

Varna International Ballet visits New Wimbledon Theatre

The Cher Show Turns Back Time In Wimbledon

Powerful music earns standing ovation at New Wimbledon Theatre

The Commitments At New Wimbledon Theatre

A touch of Irish soul warms winter hearts in SW19

Check Our List Of Planned Local Roadworks

Where Wimbledon drivers might get delayed this week

Forthcoming Transport Disruption in Wimbledon

Tubes and train services affected by engineering work and strikes

Let's Go Strictly Ballroom At New Wimbledon Theatre

Who will be champions as dancers glide across the SW19 stage?

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

Youngsters triumph in battle of the bands at New Wimbledon Theatre

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

Review: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe

The Osmonds - A New Musical At New Wimbledon Theatre

Enraptured fans relive their teenage years with dazzling show

AFC Wimbledon Foundation Providing Weekly Health and Well-being Sessions

Being run in partnership with the Nelson Health Centre

Love Wimbledon Local Market Returns

Back at The Piazza with food-only stalls due to Covid restrictions

A Very Special 9 to 5 Returns to the Broadway

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

Leisure

John Parnham's Kid World Spring Fairs

At Eelbrook Common. Punch and Judy most weekends

Dons Avenge Only Defeat and Win Surrey Cup to End 'Best Ever' Season

Regional 1 South Central - Wimbledon 26 - 24 Camberley

Award-Winning South Wimbledon Pub Is Permanently Shut

Campaigners fear The Trafalgar will now be demolished

Council Highlights Advice To Protect Your Pooch

Pet thefts more than double as the price of puppies quadruples

Hand In Hand Gets New Look

We review their food

Brazucas Point Cafe Shut Down After Rat Droppings Found

Hygiene inspectors described level of rodent activity as 'extensive'

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

Further chance to comment on development scheme for landmark site

McDonald's In Wimbledon Will Be Serving At Breakfast Time

New fast food outlet starts appeals process over agreed opening hours

Review: Priscilla Is A Must For All Musical Theatre Goers

Show leaves the audience grinning broadly at New Wimbledon Theatre

Property

Wimbledon Property Market Remains Buoyant Through Lockdown

House on Marryat Road becomes SW19 sixth most expensive

Review: Bar + Block

New restaurant on The Broadway

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

Town centre scheme gets go-ahead despite committee vote confusion

Wimbledon Property Market Continues To Out-Perform Capital Prices

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

High Rise Vision For Wimbledon Centre Court Shopping Centre Site

Marketing literature shows three blocks towering over former Town Hall

Community

Award for Wimbledon Football Legend Dickie Guy

Former goalkeeper given Freedom of Merton Borough

Wimbledon Historian Highlights Local Slave Trade Links

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

Connecting Merton Project Hailed a Success

Borough libraries loaning technology to vulnerable and isolated residents

Hunt For Donor For Popular South Wimbledon Fish Bar Owner

Adams Fish and Chip shop proprietor needs a stem cell transplant

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