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Company fined £300,000 after worker killed by industrial vehicle

7:30am Tuesday 21st May 2013

The girlfriend of a man killed after being pinned against a steel column by an industrial vehicle has paid tribute to the man who left a ‘hole in their lives’.

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Polka theatre director to leave after seven years at helm

7:00am Tuesday 21st May 2013

A children’s theatre is losing its artistic director after seven years of tenure.

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Strictly Come Dancing tour to visit Wimbledon

6:00am Tuesday 21st May 2013

A “spectacular” dance theatre production hits Wimbledon for one night only in July.

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Global company chief executive pitches in at estate clear-up

4:27pm Monday 20th May 2013

More than 300 employees from international company CEB closed their offices on Friday to help restore the ponds on a housing estate.

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New Merton Conservative leader announces new shadow cabinet

3:00pm Monday 20th May 2013

Merton Conservatives new leader has announced her shadow cabinet, following a tumultuous week for the Tories.

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UPDATE: Woman parted with child over lack of Oyster Card funds

1:01pm Monday 20th May 2013

A young child was stranded on a bus after a mother was refused travel due to a lack of funds on her Oyster Card.

• Mum panics after bus drives away with child

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Elderly residents 'overcharged' for parking permits

11:17am Monday 20th May 2013

Elderly residents who don’t own cars are being overcharged for visitors permits, according to campaigners.

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Former Merton Conservative leader and deputy confirm defection to UKIP

8:20am Monday 20th May 2013

Exclusive: The former deputy leader and leader of the Merton Conservatives have confirmed they will be defecting to UKIP.

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Phantom of the Opera tribute concert comes to Wimbledon

8:00am Monday 20th May 2013

Fans of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s phenomenally successful The Phantom of the Opera are in for a treat when critically-acclaimed concert Three Phantoms comes to Wimbledon.

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