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
Troubled families get their lives back on track thanks to Wandsworth Council initiative
Summary: The borough was praised by the goverment. Image: By SWLondoner staff Wandsworth has been hailed by David Cameron for
Concern over Croydon University Hospital continues as MP accused of running ‘misguided’ campaign
Summary: A petition to protect some departments ‘under threat’ has been branded misleading. Image: By Liane Lau and Alice Todman
Wandsworth takes tough stance on dangerous dogs and their owners
Summary: The maximum sentence is currently two years in prison or a fine. Image: By SWLondoner staff Owners of dogs