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Meet Your New Councillors in Putney and Roehampton
Meet Your New Councillors in Putney and Roehampton

A guide to who won and how in local ward elections

Putney High School Engineers Win Arkwright Scholarships
Putney High School Engineers Win Arkwright Scholarships

Prestigious award comes with funding and mentoring

Hugh Thompson on the Story of the
Hugh Thompson on the Story of the 'Savage Putney Boy'

Why Henri Gaudier-Brzeska has a blue plaque by the railway arches

Labour Loses Control of Wandsworth in Close-fought Election
Labour Loses Control of Wandsworth in Close-fought Election

Tories plan pact with Malcolm Grimston to form administration

Man Committed Indecent Act Aboard Train at East Putney
Man Committed Indecent Act Aboard Train at East Putney

Police release image of person sought in connection

Crime and Youth Services Top List of Roehampton Concerns
Crime and Youth Services Top List of Roehampton Concerns

Voters in the ward have their say ahead of the local election

Some Polling Suggests Tories Pulling Ahead in Wandsworth
Some Polling Suggests Tories Pulling Ahead in Wandsworth

Borough still likely to be one of London's most highly contested votes

Potential Hammersmith Bridge Funding Timetable Confirmed
Potential Hammersmith Bridge Funding Timetable Confirmed

Minister gives further details of Structures Fund in Westminster debate

Signalling Improvements Planned on Wimbledon Branch
Signalling Improvements Planned on Wimbledon Branch

Changes fall short of full modernisation for local District line services

Sparkle Expands its Work with Older Residents
Sparkle Expands its Work with Older Residents

Putney home to London's first intergenerational community centre

Putney Headteacher Successfully Completes London Marathon
Putney Headteacher Successfully Completes London Marathon

Simon Gould was raising funds for youth charity Regenerate

Watchdog Finds Council at Fault in Another Housing Case
Watchdog Finds Council at Fault in Another Housing Case

Left family in unsuitable property for nine months

Wandsworth Borough Sees Surge in Recycling Rate
Wandsworth Borough Sees Surge in Recycling Rate

Increase seen as levels for London overall drop to lowest level for a decade

Roehampton University Has London’s Cheapest Accommodation
Roehampton University Has London’s Cheapest Accommodation

Students currently paying over £100 a week less than capital's average

Commons Conservators Leadership Remains Unchanged
Commons Conservators Leadership Remains Unchanged

Board reports back on appointments and progress on levy re basing

The Half Moon Strikes a New Chord on Lower Richmond Road
The Half Moon Strikes a New Chord on Lower Richmond Road

Refurbishment retains the character of the live music venue

St Christopher
St Christopher's Highlights Need for Safe Children's Homes

Charity's boss says pressure on care system is growing

Bus Performance Continues to Improve at Putney Bridge Junction
Bus Performance Continues to Improve at Putney Bridge Junction

New data shows marginal reduction in journey times on local routes

Hover Board and Cargo Bike Riders Targets in Police Crackdown
Hover Board and Cargo Bike Riders Targets in Police Crackdown

Acting on concerns about dangerous driving and anti-social riding

Cycling Team Manager
Cycling Team Manager 'Threatened with Machete' During Putney Theft

Bike worth £8000 stolen by pair on moped

Former Co-op Building First to Go in Alton Estate Demolition
Former Co-op Building First to Go in Alton Estate Demolition

Planning committee gives the green light for estate redevelopment to begin

Putney Buses a Step Closer to Full Electrification
Putney Buses a Step Closer to Full Electrification

Route 22 converted with more local services expected to switch

East Putney Bridges Getting Colourful Makeover
East Putney Bridges Getting Colourful Makeover

Refurbishment to begin in the next few weeks

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New Independent Foot Health Clinic Now Open in Putney
New Independent Foot Health Clinic Now Open in Putney

Introducing Claire Roberts: delivering straightforward, high-quality foot care

Jack Beresford Tribute To Be Held at Thames Rowing Club
Jack Beresford Tribute To Be Held at Thames Rowing Club

Event marks 90th anniversary of his win at the Berlin Olympics

Music, Cakes and Car Washes for Christian Aid Week
Music, Cakes and Car Washes for Christian Aid Week

Evens at Putney Methodist Church, St. Margaret’s and All Saints’ School

Rosslyn Park to Host London Floodlit 7s Again
Rosslyn Park to Host London Floodlit 7s Again

Eight elite men's rugby teams to compete for trophy

Another Round of Strikes on London Underground Looms
Another Round of Strikes on London Underground Looms

Four days in the week likely to seem some impact from industrial action

Screening Sparks Local Discussion on Climate Crisis
Screening Sparks Local Discussion on Climate Crisis

Over 70 attend showing of The People's Emergency Briefing

Is the Boat Race Over Before it Leaves Putney?
Is the Boat Race Over Before it Leaves Putney?

Hugh Thompson says the leader at Festing Road always wins

Green Plaque Unveiled at Fazl Mosque in Southfields
Green Plaque Unveiled at Fazl Mosque in Southfields

Honouring London's first purpose-built mosque

Albert Bridge to Be Closed to Motor Traffic for Over a Year
Albert Bridge to Be Closed to Motor Traffic for Over a Year

New protective measures to be installed along with an extensive restoration

Riverside Artists Group Marks Four Decades with Major Exhibition
Riverside Artists Group Marks Four Decades with Major Exhibition

Pull Focus to be curated by Dr Katharine Meynell

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

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

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

Parnham Funfair: Eelbrook Common & Parsons Green
Parnham Funfair: Eelbrook Common & Parsons Green

It's back! Family fun at this institution of classic entertainment.

St Mary
St Mary's Church Announces New Café Partnership

Ground Coffee Society to take over operations

Nearly Half a Tonne of Resin Used to Prop Up London Rowing Club
Nearly Half a Tonne of Resin Used to Prop Up London Rowing Club

Reclaimed embankment under historic venue was crumbling

Best Newcomer Award for Lower Richmond Road Indian
Best Newcomer Award for Lower Richmond Road Indian

Imran Mansuri's Raaz appears to be making an immediate impact

Candle-lit Bistro Opens at Former Blades Site
Candle-lit Bistro Opens at Former Blades Site

Ruth's co-founder named new venue after his grandmother

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

Wandsworth Council Rents to Rise by the Maximum
Wandsworth Council Rents to Rise by the Maximum

Nearly 17,000 tenants face an average rise of £7 a week

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

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

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

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

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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