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Man found dead in Wimbledon as police launch investigation

Sutton Council approves £1.3m spend after it was left needing to find school places for 300 pupils

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Spending on temporary accommodation for homeless families in Croydon at a ten year high

Criminal caught with knife in his pants after trying to flee from police

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Police appeal for wanted man in Richmond

Putney Bridge to close for 24 hours due to construction of 'super sewer'

Kingston Council invoke emergency protocol for homeless amid freezing temperatures

Car fire on Epsom Downs

Empty scenes in Debenhams Wimbledon as department store chain shuts Centre Court site for good

Creation of new 32 acre public park for Wandsworth moves a step closer

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Driver locked thief inside car before police foot chase through Epsom alleys

Veolia lose Richmond waste collection contract as successor company named

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Elmbridge mayor launches hearing service at Walton opticians

'The council website is useless' - Residents hit out at waste collection service

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Man stabbed 'multiple times' on train between Ashford and Hounslow

'A sticking plaster, not a solution' - School leaders vote against council's money transfer plan

MP says overhaul of emergency care would have a ‘devastating’ impact on patients

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This Southfields school is getting a new zebra crossing next month

Richmond invites visually impaired residents to 'have their say' on the Borough's parks

Richmond photographer left shocked after swan took to the air and flew right towards her head

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Spate of catalytic converter thefts in Epsom and Ewell

Severe disruption on the Gatwick Express, Southern and Thameslink service due to urgent repairs

Study reveals Richmond has the richest pension pots in the UK

Blue Monday is NOT real according to mental health experts

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Revealed: The cheapest supermarket in the UK last year (you might be surprised)

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Urgent search for man missing in Thames near Shepperton

Mum blasts Sainsbury's horror film display - complete with model of child victim

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Concern grows for Sutton teenager missing since Tuesday

Former Met PC allegedly had relations with vulnerable teenager

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If you receive this call 'hang up immediately', police say

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E16 bus in Epsom to continue after County Council update confirms retender plan

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Cold weather alert as temperatures plummet across UK

Appeal to identify men after violence at Palace-Villa match last summer

Man charged with Croydon murder

Serial rapist who sexually assaulted women in their sleep gets 21-year-sentence

FLASHBACK FRIDAY - 30 photos in the Croydon Guardian from 2006: Part 1

FLASHBACK FRIDAY - 30 photos in the Richmond and Twickenham Times from 2006: Part 1

FLASHBACK FRIDAY - 30 photos in the Wandsworth Times from 2006: Part 1

Twickenham MP debuts maiden speech in the House of Commons

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WATCH: Road rage fight caught on camera as police called to Battersea

Community celebrates opening of New Addington Leisure Centre

Police appeal over CCTV footage of 'attempted burglary' in Hampton

Hackbridge songwriter collaborates with Eurovision legend on new charity single

'We’ve trained our own A&E staff to spot the signs of gang violence'

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Nearly £20m spent by Wandsworth Council on temporary accommodation for homeless families last year

Latest plans for Wimbledon's YMCA building revealed

Two former staff members at St Paul’s school still being investigated over historic sexual abuse

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after 60-year-old found dead at home

WATCH: Police chase after Caterham driver spotted asleep at petrol station

Stormzy recalls tough upbringing in Croydon

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Here is how Winnie-the-Pooh Day will be celebrated at Fairfield Halls

‘Balls on spikes and fake penises left at my dad’s grave’

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Family devastated after Croydon man found dead in his home

Three taken to hospital and another fled the scene following Cheam crash

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Westfield development - 'I think we will see significantly changed plans to be brought forward'

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PICTURES: Spring tide sees parts of Richmond flooded after Storm Brendan

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St Margarets police urge residents to take steps to prevent keyless car theft

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Join a Richmond Health Walk veteran in celebrating his 90th birthday in Bushy Park

Open meetings will consider future of Elleray Hall and borough's social centres

Richmond Station named one of London's least surveilled transport hubs - with only 98 cameras

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Hampton man builds bridges between Twickenham and Zambia women's rugby

Richmond most prolific borough for reading after topping London library survey

AFC Wimbledon look to stamp out discrimination through Kick It Out campaign

Royal Marsden retains its ‘Outstanding’ rating

'The chief officer needed more time' - Council took more than a year to deal with complaint

Here are the reasons two Wandsworth hospitals have paid out £25m in compensation claims

Wandsworth man one of seven charged over alleged driving license and credit card closing scam

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Sutton Council left needing to find school places for 300 pupils and could spend £1.3m to do it

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'Thank you Croydon, we love you' - Matthews Yard has provisional opening date for new central site

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E16 Epsom-Worcester Park bus route to close in April

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Tom Brake talks life after Parliament following election defeat

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Two dozen firefighters called to Sutton following early morning flat blaze

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Transfer rumours from around the Championship; Brighton linked with Swansea playmaker

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'The every best in the league' - what Palace fans are saying about Eagles pair after City draw

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Title battle heats up as Park back with bonus point win

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Defeat would've been 'cruel' says Palace boss after City draw

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Transfer rumours from around the Championship; new development with Addicks target

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Transfer rumours from around the Championship; Brighton linked with Swansea playmaker

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Quins showcased blueprint for future in 26-19 Clermont defeat says Gustard

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'We did everything' - No lack of effort says Guardiola in Palace draw

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Frank admits his BMW failed to get into gear at Huddersfield

Palace boss gives blunt response to Benteke transfer rumours

Brentford Sports Trust join forces to get girls active across the capital

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Transfer rumours from around the Championship; Addicks target wanted by Birmingham

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Transfer rumours from around the Championship; Ex-Millwall star to drop down a division?

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Transfer rumours from around the Championship; Pompey star wanted

'Oozes class- lucky to have him' - Bees react to Frank's new Brentford deal

Camarasa's Palace loan deal ends early as midfielder seals Alaves switch

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Transfer rumours from around the Championship; one in, one out for Charlton?

Watkins: "I have surprised myself scoring this many goals"

Hodgson delivers blunt reply to Zaha's Bayern Munich links

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Blackheath run out winners in London derby

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Brentford's front three run riot in the final West London Derby at Griffin Park

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Steve Borthwick to join Leicester as head coach at end of season

Manchester United charged by FA for incident during Liverpool defeat

Tributes paid to Emiliano Sala on anniversary of striker’s death

Kagiso Rabada determined to clean up his act following Test ban

Konta and Edmund stumble at first hurdle in Melbourne

Boston Celtics ease past Western Conference leaders Los Angeles Lakers

Emiliano Sala’s family to mark anniversary of his death in ‘quiet contemplation’

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Opinions sought tonight on controlled parking zones in Kew

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Group stole jewellery from Wimbledon home then took pictures of themselves wearing the items

Croydon MP's question to PM brings forth answer on 'unfair prosecutions' over Troubles killings

Amber flood warning issued in Hampton, Kew and Teddington

Here is what the leader of Croydon Council thinks are the borough's biggest issues going forward

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The daunting pressure of exams by Ananya Sinha, Tolworth Girls' School

Resolutions, by Divy Dayal, Wilson's School

Volcanic eruptions by Nithma Liyanage - Gumley House Convent School

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Mother suffering psychosis tried to kill newborn baby and husband in car crash

What to watch: Donald Trump impeachment proceedings

Terrorists to take lie detector tests

Greta Thunberg tells Davos summit climate awareness ‘only first step’

Police defend including environmental groups in counter-terror documents

Tragic teenager’s family sues Malaysian resort over her death

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Aldi to raise staff wages to £9.40 an hour

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