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Councils condemned for 'shameful' rebranding of Black History Month

For more than 30 years, Black History Month has been a fixture in Britain’s cultural calendar, celebrated every October in schools and at tens of thousands of events across the country. But this year the event, which starts today, is at the centre of an appropriation row as campaigners complain that...
Forum: Local News
Topic: Councils condemned for 'shameful' rebranding of Black History Month
Replies: 6
by Community Editor
Mon Oct 01, 2018 11:34 am

London air pollution is poisoning my son, says campaigner

David Smith who lives in Wandsworth with his family has fought a year long campaign to raise awareness of air pollution in his area that has seen him start petitions, launch a blog and meet local politicians. The scale of the UK’s air pollution crisis has become more evident over recent months – esp...
Forum: Local News
Topic: London air pollution is poisoning my son, says campaigner
Replies: 0
by Community Editor
Mon Oct 01, 2018 10:56 am

Police looking for man who helped save women's life

A man who helped save the life of a women is being sought by police, who would like to thank him. On Tuesday, September 18 just after 1:00 pm, police were called to Putney Bridge with reports of a women standing on the wrong side of the bridge threatening to jump. According to Wandsworth Police, fiv...
Forum: Local News
Topic: Police looking for man who helped save women's life
Replies: 0
by Community Editor
Fri Sep 28, 2018 9:45 am

Re: Looking for private yoga lessons

Hi Soffy. We'll include this request in the Monday NVN round up email to see if anyone has any recommendations for you.

 
Forum: Wellbeing
Topic: Looking for private yoga lessons
Replies: 7
by Community Editor
Thu Sep 27, 2018 1:38 pm

'Prolific burglar' wanted by police in Croydon after 12 homes burgled in South London

Pictures have been released of an alleged "prolific burglar" wanted in connection with 12 burglaries in South London.  Homes in Croydon, Lambeth, Wandsworth and Merton have been broken into since March 2017. In each case, the homes were broken in to during the day, while the homeowners wer...
Forum: Local News
Topic: 'Prolific burglar' wanted by police in Croydon after 12 homes burgled in South London
Replies: 0
by Community Editor
Thu Sep 27, 2018 10:08 am

Wandsworth artists to transform homes into neighbourhood art galleries

Wandsworth artists will open their doors to showcase work this autumn by inviting residents into their homes and studios.  From 6-7 and 13-14 October, Wandsworth Artists’ Open House will connect residents to over 190 artists and makers in their neighbourhood.  The event will take place across 85 fr...
Forum: Local News
Topic: Wandsworth artists to transform homes into neighbourhood art galleries
Replies: 0
by Community Editor
Wed Sep 26, 2018 12:55 pm

Lambeth Council changes noise complaints policy after investigation found thousands were ignored

Lambeth Council will improve its noise nuisance service, after an ombudsman found it had turned down more than 6,300 complaints since 2016.

Source: https://www.wandsworthguardian.co.uk/ne ... e-ignored/
Forum: Local News
Topic: Lambeth Council changes noise complaints policy after investigation found thousands were ignored
Replies: 0
by Community Editor
Wed Sep 26, 2018 10:35 am

Re: Leaking conservatory roof - pls recommend someone?

Hi Familycompleted, what a nightmare! We will call this out in our Monday email round up. 


 
Forum: Homes & Garden
Topic: Leaking conservatory roof - pls recommend someone?
Replies: 2
by Community Editor
Tue Sep 25, 2018 2:49 pm

Pensioner who put CCTV cameras on his flat prosecuted by Wandsworth council who ordered him to remove them

A Battersea pensioner who put CCTV cameras on his flat to reduce crime was prosecuted by Wandsworth Council who ordered him to remove them because they breached his tenancy agreement and damaged the brickwork. He was left with a £2,000 costs order, but said his pair of cameras helped catch a burglar...
Forum: Local News
Topic: Pensioner who put CCTV cameras on his flat prosecuted by Wandsworth council who ordered him to remove them
Replies: 0
by Community Editor
Mon Sep 24, 2018 11:43 am

Clapham Junction incident: Why police taped part off busy road near station yesterday afternoon

A main road running close to Clapham Junction station was cordoned off on Sunday afternoon.  A number of emergency service vehicles were seen on St John’s Road, with at least two London Fire Brigade vehicles stationed outside Debenhams. But police soon confirmed that the incident was down to concern...
Forum: Local News
Topic: Clapham Junction incident: Why police taped part off busy road near station yesterday afternoon
Replies: 0
by Community Editor
Mon Sep 24, 2018 8:31 am

Revealed: How long traffic jams will add to your journey in Wandsworth

Wandsworth drivers are delayed in traffic jams more than the majority of England, according to data released by the Department of Transport.

Source: https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/new ... andsworth/
Forum: Local News
Topic: Revealed: How long traffic jams will add to your journey in Wandsworth
Replies: 0
by Community Editor
Fri Sep 21, 2018 12:59 pm

Battersea High Street facelift given the greenlight

A £900,000 makeover is set to transform Battersea High Street after councillors voted to approve the scheme.

Source: http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/news ... reenlight/  
Forum: Local News
Topic: Battersea High Street facelift given the greenlight
Replies: 0
by Community Editor
Fri Sep 21, 2018 9:30 am

Missed appointments cost St George's University Hospitals millions

Data from NHS England shows that, between January and June, 38,971 people either did not show up for an outpatient appointment at the trust, or arrived too late to be seen. The average outpatient appointment costs the NHS £120, according to the latest resources cost data. This means that the 38,971 ...
Forum: Local News
Topic: Missed appointments cost St George's University Hospitals millions
Replies: 0
by Community Editor
Thu Sep 20, 2018 11:30 am

Wandsworth man tackles moped crime with new website

BikersUnited.co.uk is a national database where victims of theft can report their stolen motorcycle, moped or scooter and alert other bikers in real-time to a theft in their area.  The structured nature of the reporting system enables Bikers United to build a picture of where criminals are operating...
Forum: Local News
Topic: Wandsworth man tackles moped crime with new website
Replies: 0
by Community Editor
Thu Sep 20, 2018 9:04 am

Piraña restaurant brings South America to London’s Balham

A new South American eatery with a retro touch has opened in Balham. Cocktails and tapas from Paraguay to Peru. Mixing culinary kudos from the team that brought you Meza and The Little Taperia with beers, wines and liquors from the brothers behind The Imperial Durbar and The Hillstation. Source: htt...
Forum: Local News
Topic: Piraña restaurant brings South America to London’s Balham
Replies: 0
by Community Editor
Wed Sep 19, 2018 11:57 am