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Brandlehow Primary School PTA Appeals for Help to Fix Roof
Brandlehow Primary School PTA Appeals for Help to Fix Roof

Needs £20,000 to make building watertight

New Traffic Light Controls Planned for Putney Bridge Junction
New Traffic Light Controls Planned for Putney Bridge Junction

TfL makes another attempt to reduce town centre congestion

'Swift and Robust' Review to Speed Airport Expansion

Government outlines plans to proceed with Heathrow Third Runway

Stormzy Has Breakdown on Putney High Street
Stormzy Has Breakdown on Putney High Street

Rapper chatted with fans after his £400,000 Ferrari runs out of petrol

Alton Estate Residents Back Renewal Plan in Landmark Ballot
Alton Estate Residents Back Renewal Plan in Landmark Ballot

But questions remain about future of redevelopment project

Warning Given About Major Putney High Street Roadworks
Warning Given About Major Putney High Street Roadworks

Both electricity and water companies will be digging up road by Metro Bank

Reprieve for Lavender Hill Police Station Front Counter
Reprieve for Lavender Hill Police Station Front Counter

Last public-facing facility in the borough to remain open

Council Leader Explains Plan to Tackle Putney Congestion
Council Leader Explains Plan to Tackle Putney Congestion

Simon Hogg was addressing community drop-in session

Could You Qualify for a Council Tax Reduction?
Could You Qualify for a Council Tax Reduction?

Wandsworth urging residents to check eligibility for discount

Local Boroughs Benefit from Extra Homelessness Funding
Local Boroughs Benefit from Extra Homelessness Funding

Government gives out £84million in attempt to tackle rough sleeping

Jilly Cooper
Jilly Cooper's Putney Inspiration Remembered

Bestselling novelist described her decade in the area as her most formative

Fulham FC Concert Plan Raises Noise Concerns for Putney
Fulham FC Concert Plan Raises Noise Concerns for Putney

Six major music events could take place every year

Recycling Collections Expanded for Flats Above Shops
Recycling Collections Expanded for Flats Above Shops

Council doubles previous weekly collections

Council Failed to Properly Consider Request for SEND Travel Support
Council Failed to Properly Consider Request for SEND Travel Support

Man forced to take son on 15 mile round trip every day

Wandsworth
Wandsworth's Smoking Rates Among Lowest in Country

Council aims for further reduction during Stoptober

Reprieve for Queen Mary
Reprieve for Queen Mary's Minor Injury Unit

Hospital trust says plan to close Roehampton facility has been shelved

Step-free Access at East Putney to Be Investigated
Step-free Access at East Putney to Be Investigated

Campaigners for accessibility at station celebrate progress

Soft Play Area to Kick Off Putney Leisure Centre Upgrade
Soft Play Area to Kick Off Putney Leisure Centre Upgrade

Places Leisure officially takes over borough's facilities

TfL Proposes Bus Route Changes in Barnes and Putney
TfL Proposes Bus Route Changes in Barnes and Putney

Services introduced after Hammersmith Bridge closure could be amended

Council Promises Tweaks to Putney Bridge Road Layout
Council Promises Tweaks to Putney Bridge Road Layout

Say changes to light phases and synchronisation should improve traffic flow

Dog Fight Causes Feud Between Putney Literary Giants
Dog Fight Causes Feud Between Putney Literary Giants

Hugh Thompson on the canine conflict which broke a friendship

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Exhibition to Celebrate Black Presence in Local History
Exhibition to Celebrate Black Presence in Local History

St Mary's Putney to host displays and two special services

Chamber Opera Double Bill at St Mary
Chamber Opera Double Bill at St Mary's Church

Porcupine Productions returns with works by Purcell and Gilbert & Sullivan

Putney's Hidden Church Heritage to Be Revealed

Reverend Dr Brutus Green to host first in series of talks

Solo Show Explores the Life and Legacy of Claude Monet
Solo Show Explores the Life and Legacy of Claude Monet

Stephen Smith to perform play he brought to the Edinburgh Festival

Roehampton Street Parade Includes Over 100 Participants
Roehampton Street Parade Includes Over 100 Participants

Procession followed by unveiling of new public art work

Putney Marks 80 Years Since Attlee Became Prime Minister
Putney Marks 80 Years Since Attlee Became Prime Minister

Community celebration joined by local school children and his grandson

Forthcoming Transport Disruption on Public Transport in Putney
Forthcoming Transport Disruption on Public Transport in Putney

Tubes and trains services affected by engineering work and strikes

Traffic Delays Ahead in Putney and Roehampton
Traffic Delays Ahead in Putney and Roehampton

Diversions and delays in the local area due to road works

Sarawak Deputy Minister Visits Roehampton Family Hub
Sarawak Deputy Minister Visits Roehampton Family Hub

Aiming to learn from Wandsworth's integrated support model

Buckhold Road Gas Works to Last for Over a Year
Buckhold Road Gas Works to Last for Over a Year

SGN carrying out major upgrade on pipe network

Lifestyle

Upmarket Indian to Open on Lower Richmond Road
Upmarket Indian to Open on Lower Richmond Road

Former chef at Michelin starred restaurant plans venture at Hudsons site

Putney Birthplace of Muppet Characters Up for Sale
Putney Birthplace of Muppet Characters Up for Sale

Creator of the show Jim Henson worked from studio in house

When Edna O
When Edna O'Brien Ruled the Putney Party Scene

A look back at her time on Deodar Road following her death

Property

Congestion and Pollution Deterring Putney Property Buyers
Congestion and Pollution Deterring Putney Property Buyers

Local agents concerned as prices and volumes appear to have fallen

Is Now The Right Time To Leave Putney?
Is Now The Right Time To Leave Putney?

Covid-19 accelerating the trend to flee to the Home Counties

Community

Did MI5 Make More Flying Bombs Land on Putney?
Did MI5 Make More Flying Bombs Land on Putney?

Directing attacks towards south London could have been deliberate

Why So Few Blue Plaques for Women in SW15?
Why So Few Blue Plaques for Women in SW15?

Putney Society asks members for suggestions to redress the balance

Festing Road Shares Memories of Mr Benn
Festing Road Shares Memories of Mr Benn

David McKee described the street as 'friendly, quiet, humane'

What Was the Story of Dave Bennett?
What Was the Story of Dave Bennett?

Information sought about man who lived on Putney's street ahead of his funeral

Remembering the Night 81 People Died in Putney
Remembering the Night 81 People Died in Putney

Call for plaque to be placed at site of the Cinderella Dancing Club bombing

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