Other problems include a drop in the number of groups renting its halls and increased staffing costs.

The Lampton Group says it still plans to break even by recovering costs from subsidiaries.

Council leader Simon Hogg has asked offers to investigate the payment for staff who don’t yet earn the Living Wage.

It’s part of what Wandsworth Council claims to be London’s biggest response to the cost of living crisis.

Other measures include a cost of living hub, support with school uniform costs for struggling families, the creation of warm spaces and A £130  cost of living payment for pensioners.

According to the BBC, airports have been asked to have their passenger numbers at around 70-80% of pre-pandemic levels to “suppress demand”.

Around 1000 Border Force staff will walk out from airports across the country.

BA have halted selling tickets for all eight strike days, whilst Virgin Atlantic have restricted ticket sales on the 23, 28, 29 and 30^th December.

 RB Leipzig forward Christopher Nkuku will move to Stamford Bridge in the summer.

 Chelsea paid £63 million pounds for the French football star.

The Epsom and Ewell Energy Support scheme is in operation across the whole of the borough.

It is a display and it can be seen on the stairs in Victoria Place.

The exhibit is made out of donated toys, and is in partnership with Sebastian’s Action Trust.

Sebastian’s Action Trust is a local charity which helps the families of seriously ill children.

The latest English Housing Survey shows 4% of occupied dwellings in the UK had problems with damp last year.

The figures have come to the forefront following the death of 2 year old Awaab Ishak in Rochdale in 2020.

A coroner concluded Awaab's death was caused by exposure to mould in social housing, prompting a nationwide government review of social housing stock.

The disused buildings in Falmouth Road are up for let. 

However, the two single storey units have no toilet facilities, limited electricity and water supply and maintenance work is needed.

Elmbridge Borough Council says only interest from charitable, faith- based organisations will be considered at this stage.

20 rare Black Poplars have been planted in King George’s Park along the banks of the River Wandle.

The Black Poplar is Britain’s rarest native tree with only around 7,000 individuals still alive today.

These poplars were cloned from an existing group in Barnes, one of the few natural populations left in the UK.

Brothers Rafa and Stefano Petruzzo will become the new Beavers owners via their investment company Ramayana Ventures Limited.

Previously, Stefano spent 6 years as Strategy Director for Liverpool FC and Rafa worked at the apex of banking, retail, and sports.

A priority initiative is to provide fans with an even more enjoyable experience as they come together to support the team.

Speaking at a council meeting last night, leader Simon Hogg said he will investigate making one off payments for workers.

He said, “I’m pleased to say tonight that I’m asking officers to investigate a one-off payment of £300 for these workers.”

Earlier this year the new council pledged that all new contracts require staff to be paid the Living Wage – but some still aren’t.

Open on Brighton Road and at Chessington Sport Centre, Angels of The Hood collected 20,000 worth of food for residents in need last year.

Paul Cockle, who set up the scheme, tells us what they have to offer to those in need.

On Tuesday officers were on patrol along the high street when they spotted her.

She was wanted for failing to appear in court for possession of controlled drugs.

Police approached her and she was arrested.

Paul Cockle started up Angels Of The Hood during lockdown after seeing thousands of pounds worth of food go to waste.

Open at Chessington Sport Centre every Friday from 12 till 4, anyone is welcome to come down, keep warm and grab a free lunch.

Paul tell us why he set up the community fridge.

They'll now play their Premiership match against Bristol on December the 27th at The Stoop instead.

Severe restrictions across the train and underground networks mean Quins "cannot safely deliver a large-scale event" as planned.

The Big Game 14 is going to take place on the 4th of March instead, and will be against Exeter Chiefs.

Lime will have parking wardens, require users to take photos of where they’ve parked, and enforce fines and bans.

There will also be GPS-based “no parking zones”.

Hal Stevenson, from Lime, says they’re committed to continue to work with Merton council and work towards a long term solution.

The council says they’re going to use it to focus on early intervention for those sleeping rough, and strengthening links with other organisations.

The authority aims to end rough sleeping by 2024.

If you’re concerned about someone sleeping rough, contact StreetLink.

The Londoners don't return to action until the day after Boxing Day, when they'll look to get their top four challenge back on track at home to Bournemouth.

Chalobah says they're determined to put things right after a poor spell before the stoppage.

Councillor Scott Roche adds that a large number are open spaces and aren’t lockable. 

One resident offered to lock up the borough’s parks himself if he was allowed to do so. 

The authority says that they’re working with police and conducting outreach work with young people to prevent violence.

Members of the RMT says the government are preventing an agreement being reached with Network Rail.

There's further disruption for people in South and West London as Abellio bus drivers stage their own walk outs.

37 year old Charlotte Kerr was convicted of the manslaughter of Giovanni Wallace on Wednesday. 

Police were called to reports of a stabbing at a shared residential property in Clyde Road in October 2020. 

Kerr was arrested at the scene and told officers she had stabbed Wallace in self-defence during an argument after he’d assaulted her.

Wandsworth council has set up a dedicated 24 hour help service for those who need it. 

Financial difficulties, alcohol consumption and pressure to create the perfect Christmas are linked to a rise in domestic abuse at this time. 

Wandsworth has created a list of help services on its website, including information on its One Stop Shop drop-in centres.

The MP for Esher and Walton was joined by Surrey Police’s Crime Commissioner, Lisa Townsend. 

They were shown rooms designed to support children and young people who have suffered sexual violence.

They also toured a sterile unit where DNA samples are taken and stored for up to two years.

The three-time Wimbledon champion - who's lived in the UK since 2012 - served eight months of a sentence for bankruptcy offences.

He hid assets to avoid paying back debts.

Becker reportedly left the country on a flight chartered by a friend.

RSV is one of the leading causes of hospitalisation in all infants worldwide and affects 90% of children before the age of two.

For some babies, it leads to more severe lung problems such as bronchiolitis and pneumonia. 

The HARMONIE study, will include babies up to a year old and will last around 12 months with an in person and virtual assessments.  

“Inner Bark Out” is Cornwall based artist Flo Brooks’ first permanent public commission.

The piece, in the Bedford Road bridge underpass, will aim to reflect the Common’s wildlife as well as the history of activism there,  

The project is being supported by Lambeth Council, This is Clapham BID, Arts Council England and Network Rail.

The Care Quality Commission says that it’s good overall, saying that it’s well run and that women and babies receive good care.

However, it highlighted a staffing shortage, high turnover, and sickness rates, giving it a “requires improvement” rating for safety.

We’ve contacted Kingston Hospital for comment.

The area’s MP Angela Richardson has been campaigning for it for many years, and says the new Solent Freeport will increase traffic on the road.

She put the proposal to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who had this response.

The Press Association’s reporting the German will now be deported as he received a sentence of more than 12 months and is not thought to have British citizenship.

Reporter Milena Veselinovic, says he was jailed for two-and-a-half years in April for hiding 2-point-5 million pounds of assets and loans to avoid paying his debts.

The EU’s Court of Justice says the decision by football’s governing bodies' - to block the new competition - was compatible with law.

12 teams, including Chelsea, threatened to separate from their domestic leagues last year - but made a u-turn after a fierce backlash from fans.

What are known as 'serious shortage protocols' have been issued after an 'out of season' increase in infections.

It means - for example - if stocks are low of penicillin tablets, you could be handed the medicine in liquid form instead.

Two of the children that have died from Step A were from Ashford and Ealing.

Their contractor Menzies made an improved pay offer, which their union will now put to members in a ballot.

Unite says it's called off the action as a "gesture of goodwill".

However, strikes later this month remain on the calendar.

The watchdog is highlighting a staffing shortage, high turnover, and sickness rates, and has given it a “requires improvement” rating for safety.

However, it’s been rated as “good” overall, with praise for its leadership, staff satisfaction and care.

We’ve contacted Kingston Hospital for comment.

The tennis star's spent eight months in prison for hiding two and a half million pounds of assets and loans to avoid paying a debt.

That includes his three Wimbledon trophies.

Apple TV Plus says its programme had access during an emotional time for the 55-year-old– as he waited to hear about his sentence:

Mayor Sadiq Khan says that it’ll clean up London’s air and stop people developing heart and breathing issues. 

Rishi Sunak says that while the capital’s traffic policies are devolved to the Mayor, he would support cutting back on the scheme.

27-year-old Zac Mitchell pleaded guilty to four counts of burglary, three counts of fraud, and two money laundering offences. 

One victim says “It made me feel vulnerable in a way I had naively thought applied to other people not me”. 

He’s been sentenced to just over five years behind bars, with a 10-year Criminal Behaviour Order.

It follows a successful pilot scheme at Heathrow.

But from June 2024, most major UK airports will allow items with up to 2 litres - 20 times more than currently allowed.

Travellers also won't have to take laptops or tablets out of hand luggage.

Airports must install new technology first though, which gives more detailed images of what's in our bags. 

The tennis star's spent eight months in prison for hiding two and a half million pounds of assets and loans to avoid paying a debt.

That includes his Wimbledon trophies.

Apple TV Plus says its programme had access during an emotional time for the 55-year-old– as he waited to hear about his sentence.

A member of the public took the animal to Wildlife Aid Foundation after intervening. 

The animal hospital says the “stunned” hedgehog is recovering having been left with a head injury. 

The animal will be released into the wild following the winter hibernation period.

Morley’s on Manor Road was forcibly shut by the council on November the 14th. 

An officer saw leftover fried chicken in a holding unit, a lack of handwashing facilities, and cockroaches on counters and next to sauces. 

We’ve contacted Morley’s Manor Road for comment.

LFB will now face an "enhanced level of monitoring" by inspectors.

That’s according to His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services.

It comes after an independent review published last month found LFB has a "toxic culture that allows bullying and abuse".

The Duke of Sussex’s new ale is called “Harry’s Bitter.”

Social media users have been quick to point out the timing of the launch.

The next instalment of Prince Harry and Meghan’s six-part documentary is due to drop on Netflix 

The 21-year-old Albanian international was hurt in a collision in Sunday’s friendly against Aston Villa.

Broja will now need surgery after scans confirmed a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament.

33-year-old Luke Watson robbed the Post Office in Molesey Road using an imitation gun on the 4th July.

He made a beeline for the cashier, and brandished a black imitation handgun and threatened to shoot him if he didn’t hand over the cash

The victim complied and Watson fled the scene with over £1,300 in cash.

The Evening Standard says that on Tuesday, they’ll face off behind closed doors at their training ground in Cobham.

The blues are currently sitting at eighth in the table, only two places up from Brentford.

Brighton are ahead of Chelsea in the table, which is an embarrassment for Graham Potter, who left the seagulls to head to Stamford Bridge.

The 58-year-old announced in December last year that he was battling pancreatic cancer.

He is now battling the disease for the second time.

Vialli has told the Italian Football Federation website that he’s decided to “hopefully temporarily” suspend his present and future commitments.

The body of a man was found after the blaze broke out in Thorndon Gardens the early hours of Monday. 

A 44 year old was arrested on suspicion of murder and arson with intent to endanger life.

Enquiries are continuing. 

Its strategy focuses on preventing homelessness at an earlier stage and increasing accommodation options including social housing. 

The council also wants to improve the health and wellbeing of people who are sleeping rough. 

The authority has acquired 14 emergency accommodation placements over the last year but says more are needed. 

It means Esher and Walton MP, Dominic Raab, is now facing eight accusations relating to his first stint as justice secretary.

Downing Street says Rishi Sunak's referred the latest allegations to senior lawyer Adam Tolley KC, who's leading the inquiry.

Around 10% of calls to the London Ambulance Service are from the elderly, which increases in the winter as people have more falls.

Since the launch of a pilot, community nurses have responded to almost 150 patients at home, meaning they avoid a trip to hospital.

A similar scheme is in place by the South-East Coast Ambulance Service, which serves Surrey.

28-year-old Hira Ahmad has Bruck Syndrome, which causes restricted growth, and needs the use of a wheelchair. 

During her pregnancy she had regular appointments, and a simulated theatre trial was arranged ahead of time. 

Hira says “never did I imagine that I could get pregnant and for my baby to be delivered safely”, and that a woman also with a disability approached her saying “you’ve given me hope”.

The inspectorate says there's been evidence of discrimination and bullying, while core values aren't always demonstrated by senior leaders.

It says the brigade needs to do more to show progress in improving its culture.

It’s the third of its kind in the borough and has been created in partnership with environmental charity Earthwatch. 

Located at Eelbrook Common, the new forest is the size of a tennis court and is made up of 600 native saplings and shrubs. 

It’s hoped it will attract more than 500 different animal and plant species within its first 3 years, creating rich biodiversity in the park.

Nurses from the RCN are walking out tomorrow in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Meanwhile, Royal Mail workers are starting a fresh 48-hour strike today.

And it's day two of the RMT's walkout affecting Network Rail and 14 train companies.

Dan Panes from the Rail Delivery Group, which represents train companies, says the offer is 8 percent over two years.

We cannot allow essential services to be hijacked by a small group of radical union barons like this. 

It is right that the government is considering new legislation to protect the public from unnecessary disruption, including establishing minimum service levels for transport."

The disease, caused by Group A streptococcal bacteria, is usually a mild illness.

But 15 children are now known to have died from it in the UK.

Merton Council says because it’s highly infectious, any parents who think their child may have it, should not send them to school. 

Responsibility for the district’s social housing stock transferred from the council to Clarion in 2007.

Clarion was one of six housing associations highlighted in a recent report by the national Housing Ombudsman. 

It multiple failings of damp and mould, complaint handling and record-keeping at the company. 

If residents find damp and mould in their property, there are a few actions that can be taken immediately.

These include cleaning affected surfaces regularly and wiping off excessive condensation.

The Australian was sacked last week after seven years in charge after a dismal autumn campaign concluded the country's worst year since 2008.

Jones previously coached the Barbarians in their narrow defeat to Fiji three years ago.

31 year old Reece Newcombe died after being attacked near Richmond Bridge on November the 26th.

At the full council meeting tribute, Gareth Roberts made special mention of Mr Newcombe’s work at the council offices.

His work at York House included one of his last acts before he died, which was to install electrical sockets under desks in the chamber.

Cllr Roberts’ tribute was followed by a minute’s silence. 

It’s not unusual to see an increase in robberies during the Christmas period as it gets darker earlier.

People should leave a lamp on when out, and work with neighbours to bring bins in as thieves see this as a sign of an empty home.

Officers are carrying out thorough investigations to try and identify those responsible for thefts in the area.

Details of the assault at around10pm on the 22nd of October have only just been released by British Transport Police. 

The suspect accused the victim of staring at him throughout the journey from Hyde Park Corner.

He then launched an attack as the train approached Hammersmith.   

The man is described as white, in his late twenties, of large build, and with ginger hair and a beard and was wearing a grey jumper.

Royal Parks Police say the behaviour of those involved yesterday was “unlawful” and “dangerous.”

All were reported under the Royal Parks Regulations and directed to leave the Park.

The Royal Parks manages eight sites including Richmond and Bushy Parks.

Swimming is mostly  prohibited in The Royal Parks, but a spokesperson told us; 

Lib Dem Sarah Olney says her family really wanted to take in another family, like theirs, with younger children.

However, she says they had to be “realistic” as they only had a small spare bedroom to share. 

Ms Olney tells us they’ve had a very good experience hosting their female refugee. 

That’s what the aviation watchdog is saying, as it calls the number of people who missed flights “unacceptable”.

The airport says they’re “extremely disappointed” by the service, and they’re “working to recover performance”.

The Civil Aviation Authority is considering whether to take further action at airports which aren’t showing enough improvement.

Members of Unite, who are employed by Hestia, claim they’re understaffed and are facing “unrealistic changes in working practices”. 

They also say that bosses have threatened disciplinary action if they discuss pay with colleagues during work. 

The workers provide support around mental health, addiction, and language. 

A Hestia spokesperson said: 

“As a charity, we value our dedicated and passionate staff without whom we would not be able to deliver life-changing services across the capital. We have been consulting with staff at Hounslow LIFE about changes to their service to reduce their workloads and have had positive feedback from them on the steps we have taken to respond to their consultation feedback. 

“It’s sad that eight staff at our Hounslow service went out on strike yesterday and today. We are of course doing everything we can to ensure that any disruption for our service users is minimised. We will also continue to work alongside our staff to ensure we are doing everything possible to make this vital service as successful as it can be.  

 “We cannot deliver support to those who need us without our talented and dedicated staff. To strengthen our engagement with employees, we have formally recognised UNISON for collective bargaining rights, and we will continue to work with them alongside our existing Employee Forum to create the best working environment possible for Hestia employees.” 

Carl and Tasleem Smith pleaded guilty to breaching a noise abatement notice, and were ordered to pay £752. 

In August, they had to pay over £1,200. 

Councillor Richard Barratt says “I hope this will finally be the end of the matter”.

Only around half of lines are open with all services stopping at 6.30 this evening.

The RMT's rejected a Network Rail offer involving wage rises this year and next - the union's unhappy about some of the conditions imposed.

Border Force and National Highways staff will strike soon too - causing misery for some travellers at Waterloo.

Over 600 refugees have found sanctuary in the borough under the Homes for Ukraine Scheme. 

But 6 months on, there are now 30 cases where refugees need to move on due to illness or unforeseen changes in their host’s household. 

Richmond Park’s MP, Sarah Olney, explains why she became a host.

The IG Group says it wants to help facilitate diversity and inclusion in the sport. 

The grant includes a new playing kit for all girl members and help to build links with schools in the county. 

The Reeds’ Rugby female section has grown from less than ten girls participating three years ago to over 75 playing this season.

They were called at around 20 minutes to midnight to Sandiford Road, where the majority of the single storey unit was alight. 

The cause is under investigation and there are no reports of any injuries.

The group also includes men from Sutton and Cheam. 

The six people, aged between 41 and 73,  are charged with various offences including money laundering. 

They’re accused of being part of a group which provided hundreds of UK passports that enabled criminals to cross borders and conduct business undetected. 

The trial, at Reading Crown Court in January, is expected to last ten weeks.

At around 8.15am, around 20 demonstrators walked onto the A24, accompanied by around 7 police officers.

Since the group’s campaign began in April, supporters have been arrested over 2,000 times.

24 members are currently in prison.

Janelle Johnson from Tooting worked there on a placement in July, taking care of babies born dependent on class A drugs.

She noticed many didn’t have visitors of parents, and would be difficult to feed.

She put out a call for donations on Instagram, and raised money for bottles, dummies, a baby bath, a steriliser, and hygiene products.

Residents around Albury Avenue will be offered Smart Water kits, which is a traceable liquid that can be used to tag items.

It means that they can be conclusively linked back to you if they’re stolen.

They’ll be distributed from a police car on Bramley Road, near the train tunnel, between 1 and 4pm tomorrow, or by contacting Epsom police.

The notice, which centres around the next financial year, prohibits the council from making any new spending commitments. 

Croydon is required by law to hold a special council meeting within 21 days of the notice being issued.

The document was issued last month in what’s thought to be the first “pre-emptive” notice of its kind in British history. 

Officers were called to Thorndon gardens just before 2 o’clock this morning.

A 44 year old man has been arrested in connection with the incident and remains in custody.

A search of the property is underway and the investigation remains ongoing.

It’s to benefit the Princess Alice Hospice in Esher.

On Wednesday, they took to exercise bikes, and managed to go the distance in just over two hours.

PC Jebb says “being a police cadet is such a wonderful opportunity and gives those young people the chance to give something positive back to the community they live in”.

Emergency crews were called at around 3am to Thorndon Gardens.

Police and fire investigation teams remained on site in the morning.

At around 8.15am, around 20 demonstrators walked onto the A24, accompanied by around 7 police officers. 

Since the group’s campaign began in April, supporters have been arrested over 2,000 times. 

24 members are currently in prison.

Janelle Johnson from Tooting worked there on a placement in July, taking care of babies born dependent on class A drugs. 

She noticed many didn’t have visitors or parents, and would be difficult to feed. 

She put out a call for donations on Instagram, and raised money for bottles, dummies, a baby bath, a steriliser, and hygiene products.

The former Liverpool and Aston Villa coach succeeds Michael Beale, who left for Rangers earlier this month.

Critchley has signed a three-and-a-half year contract with the team ninth in the table following this afternoon's 3-nil defeat to leaders Burnley.

Up to 10 centimetres of snow was forecast to fall in parts of southern England last night, with temperatures sitting well below freezing.

Both Gatwick and Stansted airports shut for a while.

For these people in Chiswick, it means more expenses at home.

Charity, Historic Royal Palaces, faced a funding shortfall of £95 million in 2020 because of the Coronavirus pandemic.

It’s hoping its new Palace of Light trail will help raise vital funds as well as providing a magical experience. 

Rowan Cannon is the director of not-for-profit arts organisation Wild Rumpus which has built the trail.  

Cabinet approved plans to boost healthier school runs to improve safety around schools and encourage greener travel.

The council has proposed to trial 10 new Healthy School Street (HSS) schemes based on survey responses, data, and school discussions.

Residents living within the scheme area will be eligible to apply for a free School Street Exemption permit.

The anonymous questionnaire has been created by The Kingston and Richmond Youth Council.

It’s for men between the ages of 13 and 19 years who live, attend a youth club, or go to secondary school or college in the boroughs.

The information collected will be sent anonymously to Achieving for Children and the closing date is January the 20th.

The male was discovered with stab wounds outside a hospital yesterday.

It's thought the victim in his 20s was attacked in Clapham High Street in the early hours of the morning.

Officers believe a friend then drove him to a hospital in Denmark Hill, where he later died.

The latest step has seen 973 solar panels installed at the council owned Xcel Leisure Complex in Walton.

It is expected they will lead to an estimated CO₂ saving of over 75 tonnes per year.

Solar panels have also been installed at Community Centres in Walton, Cobham, Claygate and Molesey.

The squad races will cover the Oxford Cambridge Boat Race championship course, starting in Putney and finishing in Chiswick.

It’s also the same tide as the annual event in April.

The squad races are the only opportunity rowers have to complete the full course under the gaze of official race umpires before next March.