Wed, 8th Feb 2012

Wimbledon News

More snow could hit London and Surrey tonight

7:30am Tuesday 7th February 2012

Sutton was hit by snow storms in on February 4, 2012.

Forecasters are warning of possible snow flurries in London and Surrey this evening.

Scrap metal dealer funds £21,000 replacement war memorial

2:36pm Tuesday 7th February 2012

The memorial after the plaques were stolen

A scrap metal dealer outraged by the theft of the Carshalton memorial plaques has paid £21,000 to replace them.

Road and tram stop closures ahead as track work starts

10:30am Tuesday 7th February 2012

The new tram's revealed. Pic: Desmond FitzGerald

Croydon’s trams will see severe disruption as Transport for London carry out essential track work.

Metal thieves cost community hall thousands

9:48am Tuesday 7th February 2012

Fran O'Toole

A community hall in Wimbledon has been left waterlogged after thieves stripped lead from its roof.

Bollard to blame for recent crashes, residents claim

8:10am Tuesday 7th February 2012

The car crashed into a bollard at the junction of Worple Road at Wimbledon Hill Road

Last Thursday evening's crash at the junction of Wimbledon Hill Road and Worple Road has prompted a deluge of complaints and calls for a bollard to be removed.

Morden unveiled as 999 fire calls destinaton

8:00am Tuesday 7th February 2012

Mayor Boris Johnson and LFEPA chairman, Coun Brian Coleman, spoke to the new staff at the Fire Control Centre in Deer Park Road

London’s brand new control centre was officially unveiled by Boris Johnson last week at its new headquarters in Deer Park Road, Morden.

Angela Hartnett to serve up Wimbledon food aces

8:00am Tuesday 7th February 2012

Gordon Ramsey's former protege Angela Hartnett

Renowned chef Angela Hartnett MBE will be cooking up delights at the Wimbledon Championships this summer.

Ex-gang member jailed for security van raids

10:17am Monday 6th February 2012

Ex-gang member jailed for security van raids

A former gang member has been jailed for a string of cash in transit robberies.

School fields blighted by fox mess

8:53am Monday 6th February 2012

Safe... for now: Up to 10 foxes were due to be shot in Roehampton

Brazen foxes have little shame using childrens’ playing fields as a toilet, residents have complained, as the council claimed nothing more could be done to deter them from wandering into schools.

Drivers warned over icy conditions

8:21am Monday 6th February 2012

Drivers are battling snow and ice this morning

Drivers are being warned to take extra care amid widespread ice on roads in Surrey and south London.

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