Tooting MP Sadiq Khan criticises decision to buy water cannon
By Amy Martin and Emma Griffin Boris Johnson’s decision to buy three water cannon is a ‘sign of his complete
Richmond businesswoman backs project helping female-owned companies to grow
Summary: Lynne Parker met with government minister Lynne Featherstone to discuss challenges women in business face. Image: By Hubert MacGreevy
South West London homes face flooding as Thames’ water levels continue to rise
Summary: Businesses are being affected by the threat of bad weather. Image: By Ellie Pipe Fear rather than floods could
Tough times for Wimbledon’s independent traders despite new government incentives
Summary: Small businesses are finding it hard to survive. Image: By Ellie Pipe The government announced plans this week to stand
Great train robbery: MPs visit South West London stations to campaign against fare hikes
Summary: Leader of Merton Council Stephen Alambritis visited South Wimbledon and Morden stations Image: By SWLondoner staff Politicians visited South
Richmond ready to fight Heathrow expansion proposals as third runway listed as viable option
Summary: Lord True responded to the Davies Commission interim report. Image: By SWLondoner staff Richmond residents campaigning against Heathrow expansion
Ramsay set to open new restaurant in Battersea as regeneration continues
Summary: The Northern Line is also extending to the area. Image: By SWLondoner staff The regeneration of Battersea is continuing
Youth unemployment tackled in Vauxhall breakfast seminar
Summary: Mentoring is vital in helping young people into work. Image: By Molly Kersey A breakfast seminar to highlight the
Children in Richmond and Kingston to benefit after councils receive government grant
Summary: The councils are working together in an innovative partnership. Image: By Alice Todman A £500,000 grant will be available
Croydon charity highlights importance of anti-slavery day in their fight against human trafficking
Summary: Croydon has the 3rd largest sex industry in the UK Image: By Molly Kersey Croydon’s 2011 champion charity are
Government decision not to ban domestic pesticides worries Wimbledon beekeepers
Summary: The industrial equivalent has been banned by the EU. Image: By Sarah Ward Wimbledon beekeepers are concerned about government