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Sunday, 11 June 2023

Sutton Council have given the green light to develop the former Argos building in Sutton High Street.

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The building will be transformed into houses of multiple occupancy to attract young professionals to the area. The space will have 38 bedr...
Wednesday, 24 May 2023

Police have arrested two youths at Norbiton Station after residents reported they were trying to steal bikes in broad daylight.

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Officers were called just after 1pm yesterday after it was alleged the pair were using an angle grinder.  One suspect was detained in a near...
Tuesday, 23 May 2023

Sutton's Jack Draper's continued his comeback from injury by reaching the quarter-finals of the Lyon Open.

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The world number 53, who's returning from an abdominal problem, got past Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic in straight sets. He'll face...

Esher and Walton’s Conservative MP Dominic Raab will not stand at next year’s general election.

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The former Prime Minister, who has held the seat since 2010, is blaming concerns about the pressure on his family for the decision. It’s a c...

A man from Wandsworth who played a key role in a £4 million investment scam has been jailed for seven years.

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More than 40 victims were scammed after they were offered attractive financial investment returns between 2013 and 2017. 39 year old Jonatha...

An 18-year-old has been charged with attempted murder following a stabbing in Isleworth.

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Ashley De Sousa Araujo from Feltham will appear at the Central Criminal Court next month. The 27-year-old victim was found last Wednesday on...

A campaign has launched to keep a specialist cancer care centre at St George’s Hospital in Tooting.

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Both St George’s and Evelina London Children’s Hospital have put forward bids to house the new centre. Tooting MP Dr Rosena Allin-Khan says ...

Monica Harding is the Lib Dem hoping to win the seat of Esher and Walton at next year’s elections.

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It follows the news current MP, Dominic Raab, will stand down.  Mr Raab was first elected in May 2010 with an 18,593 majority, although this...

South Western Railway is banning e-scooters from its trains and stations from next month.

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The operator says its bringing in the rule due to safety concerns around batteries catching fire. However, e-bikes and electric wheelchairs ...

A disciplinary panel’s decided a former Met Police officer is guilty of gross misconduct for not properly investigating flashing reports made against Wayne Couzens.

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Samantha Lee didn't make the 'correct inquiries' over two incidents reported at a McDonald's in Kent in February 2021. That ...

A driver has pleaded guilty to killing a woman and her dogs on Chelsea Embankment.

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27-year-old Laszlo Dancs admitted drink and drug driving, and causing the death of 41-year-old Olivia Riley in May last year. She was the st...

A woman has seemingly tried to pull a child away from her mother at a shopping centre in Walton.

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On Sunday afternoon, they were in a lift in The Hart, when a woman tried to pull the child by her arm. The child stayed with her mother and ...

Merton Council is commissioning its own review of plans to move services away from St Helier Hospital.

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Units like maternity and A&E are to move out of the site in Carshalton to a new hospital in the Belmont area of Sutton.  Hospital bosses...

People in Kingston claim they haven’t been consulted on plans for water abstraction at Teddington Weir

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Thames Water wants to take up to 150 million litres of water a day from Teddington and transfer it to reservoirs in Lee Valley. The company ...

People in Putney say the closure of Hammersmith and Wandsworth Bridges will channel more traffic through the town

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Hammersmith Bridge has been closed to vehicles since 2019 while Wandsworth Bridge is to close for 10 weeks in July.  Wandsworth Council says...

Three teenagers have been arrested in connection to muggings in Tooting

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Police say that on three occasions, the victims arranged to buy graphics cards via a social media marketplace.  They were then robbed of the...

Esher and Walton MP Dominic Raab won't be running for parliament again at the next election

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He resigned from the cabinet last month after a report found he'd bullied officials. The former deputy prime minister's become the 3...
Monday, 22 May 2023

Paddleboarders are to once again join the battle against plastic pollution on the Thames.

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After a two-year break due to Covid, the “Get on Board” event is back. It will see boarders collecting plastic as they paddle between Kew ...

The Princess of Wales has made a surprise appearance at the Chelsea Flower Show.

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The annual event launches to the public tomorrow but previews are taking place. Kate attended the event’s first ever Children’s Picnic.  A “...

Stormzy has been given the Freedom of the Borough of Croydon.

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The singer-songwriter, whose real name is Michael Ebenezer Kwadjo Omari Owuo, was born and raised in Thornton Heath. He’s been given the awa...

Play streets are coming back to Hammersmith and Fulham.

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The scheme allows residents to close their road to traffic for three hours at a time so youngsters can play out. The council says it’s impor...

Passengers using the Elizabeth Line are now able to travel directly from Essex to Heathrow Airport.

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The Crossrail project, costing £19 billion, is officially complete. Services are operating today from Shenfield in Essex to Terminal 5 for t...

Pride in Surrey is one of the victims of last week’s devastating warehouse fire in Byfleet.

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Access Self Storage in Oyster Lane went up in flames on Thursday evening. Although no one was injured, thousands of items belonging to hundr...

The King and Queen are due to visit the Chelsea Flower Show today.

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The annual event launches to the public tomorrow but previews are taking place. The Show will include a memorial garden to the late Queen El...

A man who stole from charity shops in the Richmond and Barnes areas has avoided jail.

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50-year-old Ricky Elsworthy was charged with four offences, with two counts of burglary where he stole in excess of £10,000. Police say he c...

Kingston Council is moving ahead with a new energy scheme said to be the first of its kind in England.

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The authority’s District Heat Network will connect and supply heat to new homes by using heated waste from sewage treatment works.  It’s hop...

Statement from Access Self Storage following Thursday's devastating fire in Byfleet

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On the 18th of May, Access Self Storage Byfleet experienced a major fire. As a result, all normal services at this site are suspended. We mu...

Police in Croydon have raised £725 to support homeless veterans

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Seven officers completed a 24-hour charity sleep-out during “torrential downpours” to raise money for the Royal British Legion.  They slept ...

A man has been arrested in Stanwell as part of an investigation into drug supply

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On Wednesday, officers identified a property where a vulnerable person had their house taken over by suspected drug dealers.  A partial clos...

A man has been jailed for six years after detectives secured vital DNA evidence linking him to a rape in Mortlake in 2004

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Having previously been unable to identify the suspect, the case was re-opened following another case in 2018.  The suspect was identified as...

A woman subjected to controlling coercive behaviour tells of the impact this has had on her life after a man was sentenced for his actions.

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22 year old Harry England of Richford Street in Hammersmith was sentenced to a six month, suspended sentence at Isleworth Crown Court after ...

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has urged his players to take inspiration from Manchester City

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They suffered a 1-nil defeat away to the champions before their hosts were presented with their third successive title. They have two games ...

London Gymkhana are emerging as early frontrunners in the Surrey Cricket League

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They’re on three wins from three games, and beat Bec Old Boys by 102 runs.  The Surrey Warriors teams had totally different showings, with t...

A 29-year-old man has been arrested after a collision on Wandsworth High Street

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Emergency crews were called at around 4.30am on Saturday, where two drivers were found injured.  Their conditions are not life threatening. ...
Sunday, 21 May 2023

A riding centre is concerned that many will miss out on vital equine therapy when the Ultra Low Emission Zone is rolled out this Summer.

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The Diamond Centre in Carshalton supports over 340 people a week with learning or physical disabilities, providing therapeutic time with hor...

Elmbridge Council is encouraging residents to get green-fingered this Spring with their Act, Innovate and Implement campaign.

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Conserving and creating biodiverse areas can help reduce the extent of climate change in the area and manage its impacts. Residents can ge...

Brooklands Museum in Weybridge has won the 'Learning Programme of the Year' award.

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It was handed the accolade at the annual Museums and Heritage Awards. The museum was nominated for its 'Learning Without Borders' pr...

The Lib Dem leader says his party did so well at the local elections because it cares about what matters to voters.

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They gained majority control of twelve councils across England, including Surrey Heath, which is their highest gain since 1995. Sir Ed Davey...

Hounslow has relaunched its energy fund to help support community-based projects that cut carbon and improve energy efficiency.

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£150,000 has been made available, which will give groups the chance to install carbon-saving infrastructure.  The council’s encouraging thos...

A year long programme of events focused on black history has launched in Wandsworth.

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Black History Month is marked every October, but the council says African and Caribbean heritage should be celebrated all year round.  A fun...

Famous faces from best-selling authors to a comedy legend will be attending a literature festival for children taking place in Barnes.

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Barnes Children's Literature Festival will take place on 24 and 25 June with more than 100 fun readings, workshops and performances  Gue...

A new dockless electric bike hire scheme is launching in Hounslow next month .

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It’s start in Brentford and Chiswick before expanding to Osterley, Isleworth and Hounslow. The remainder of the borough will follow in Augus...

The new Mayor of Richmond has announced the charities she’ll be supporting financially over the next year.

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Suzette Nicholson, a Lib Dem Councillor for Hampton, has become the 58th Mayor of the borough. She has chosen to raise money for Age UK Rich...

Two time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray has withdrawn from the French Open tennis which starts later this month.

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The 36 year old struggles for consistency on clay and has only played at Roland Garros once since 2017. Murray will now focus on preparing f...

A 44-year-old man remains in a life-threatening condition following a collision in Epsom.

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Emergency services were called to South Street at 12.15 this morning after a man was found unresponsive in the road.  It’s believed he may h...
Saturday, 20 May 2023

Richmond Council is reminding the public that The Richmond Safe Space is available from 9pm -1am tonight

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Safe Spaces provide safe places for anyone who is feeling vulnerable on a night out. You can find the Safe Space green marquee by the Rich...

Cash-strapped Croydon Council has published a list of buildings it owns and plans to sell-off in a bid to raise 40-million pounds this financial year

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Among the list of 27 properties to be disposed of are the Cherry Orchard Garden Centre, which is staffed by volunteers with disabilities, de...

Financier and environmentalist Ben Goldsmith has written a book about the death of his daughter, Iris.

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The 15-year-old died in 2019 after a quad bike accident on the family farm in Somerset.  A funeral was held and a memorial to Iris remains i...

A group of residents in Kensington and Chelsea will now have a say on who the council is recruiting.

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The Customer Access Programme has been established to make sure the concerns of people living in the borough are put first.  The Council alr...

Brentford manager Thomas Frank says his team remain highly motivated to finish their season strongly.

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This is despite the absence of star man Ivan Toney. He has been banned for betting offences and will not play this afternoon. The Bees face ...

A man’s due in court after officers found what they believe to be a specialist factory – converting blank guns into lethal ones.

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The National Crime Agency thinks the centre in Croydon could have used 3D printed parts to make the weapons. 47-year-old Evan Girdlestone fr...

Thousands of people will gather on Clapham Common at midnight for the annual Moonwalk London.

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Men and women will set off on a 26 mile stroll through the capital in their bras while raising money for Walk the Walk.  Nina Barough is fou...

The leader of the Lib Dems says his invite to the Coronation was very special.

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Sir Ed Davey, the MP for Kingston, says the crowning of King Charles III was also a chance to showcase the royal borough. 

Fulham boss Marco Silva has challenged his player to beat the club’s highest ever points tally in a Premier League season.

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A victory in either of their final two games would see them surpass the 53 points gained in 2009. Silva’s side host London rivals Crystal Pa...

Investigations are continuing following a major fire at a storage centre in Byfleet.

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Firefighters were called just before 9pm on Thursday to Oyster Lane where they found numerous units at Access Self Storage alight.  The fire...

Chelsea manager Emma Hayes has provided a boost to England fans about the fitness of Millie Bright ahead of the Women's World Cup.

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Bright limped out of Chelsea's Champions League quarter-final against Lyon in March and has since had surgery on her knee. But Hayes thi...
Friday, 19 May 2023

Sutton MP Paul Scully says he will use his Minister for London experience to “deliver” as the capital’s Mayor.

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The Conservative hopeful has announced he’s running for Sadiq Khan’s job at next year’s elections.  He’s told Jackie News why he thinks he’l...

Brentford manager Thomas Frank says looking after Ivan Toney's mental health will be their top priority during his eight-month ban from football.

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The striker has been suspended until January 2024 and fined 50-thousand pounds after admitting 232 breaches of the FA's betting rules. F...

Emergency vehicles are now allowed to drive in London’s bus lanes even when they aren’t responding to a call out.

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The move follows a successful trial between Transport for London and Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals.  Missed appointments fell by 20% during...

Teddington’s RNLI is asking kayakers and paddleboarders to stay clear of weirs and locks.

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It’s after two people became trapped on their inflatable kayak by the gates of Molesey Weir earlier this week. Although experienced river us...

Chelsea interim boss Frank Lampard has refused to comment on the imminent appointment of Mauricio Pochettino.

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The Argentine manager has agreed to take over at Stamford Bridge in the summer. They've only won 1 of their 8 games so far under Lampard...

The leader of the Lib Dems says Sutton could well return to yellow at next year’s general election.

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It’s after current Conservative MP, Paul Burstow, announced he is standing for the job of Mayor of London.  It would mean giving up the seat...

A man who shot two strangers in a road rage incident in Mitcham last July has been jailed.

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  35 year old William Solhotra was caught with a gun concealed in the same bag he was seen wearing at the crime scene moments earlier.  He g...

Police are trying to locate a missing man from Hammersmith.

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71-year-old Leslie has been missing since Tuesday and was last seen in Westminster. Anyone with any information on his whereabouts is urged ...

A biography charting the life of the founder an iconic music venue in Richmond has been published.

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The Crawdaddy Club got its name from a song “Hey Crawdaddy” performed by the Rolling Stones. Giorgio Gomelsky was the first de facto manager...

NatWest is staying in Croydon.

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The banking giant has signed a five-year lease on the 9th floor of the Park Lane tower block. It’s already been based there for 3 years.  Th...

Conservative London Mayoral hopeful Paul Scully says he will turn off the ULEZ cameras if he gets into office next year.

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The MP for Sutton admits the scheme does work in inner London though. Current Mayor Sadiq Khan is expanding the £12.50 daily charge for the ...

It looks like Rafael Nadal won’t play at Wimbledon this year, due to a hip injury

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The 22-time Grand Slam winner has been ruled out of the French Open, and says he may not return to the court for four months. Nadal says it...

A group of travellers have left Kew Green on their own terms, rather than be evicted by the council

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They drove away in the early hours of yesterday morning.  However, they left behind one trailer.  Richmond Council had scheduled a high cour...

Firefighters have spent the night tackling a blaze in West Byfleet

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  The brigade had ten pumps on scene at around 10.30pm yesterday, with Surrey Police also in attendance.  It involves a commercial unit on O...

A watchdog says the Metropolitan police should work more closely with the City of London force and the British Transport Police

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A report says that the three should create a single Sensitive Intelligence Unit and share more information with each other. The Met and BTP ...

Hounslow is seeing an allotment boom

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The borough has one of the largest portfolios of allotments in London with around 1,900 with nearly all of them now filled.  The council say...

Pupils at Coombe Boys’ School in New Malden will “sleep rough” for charity tonight

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They’ll be raising money for Kingston Churches Action on Homelessness. Georgie Forshaw is the charity’s chief executive; she explains why fu...