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Sutton Council paid £250k to a law firm last year despite having its own in-house team on call

Police say Morden stabbing victim's injuries are not life threatening

This New Addington boxing club is 'fighting for its future' after being told to leave by April

Croydon man convicted after drug dealer killed for his Rolex watch

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Stormzy receives first Greggs 'black card' handing him free baked good for life

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Surbiton shoplifter jailed and handed ban on wearing 'disguises'

Kingston Hospital maternity unit gets fetal heart monitor

Artist brings feel-good I LOVE U tour to Kingston with new emoji

This Morden woman is strapping on the gloves and stepping into the ring for a special cause

Richmond's NHS community service ranked best in nation by workers

'I never thought I would be in the position' - A look inside Wandsworth Foodbank

Woman dies after collapsing in Sunbury

New Northern Line extension running through Battersea Power Station is starting to take shape

Transform Leatherhead team holding virtual Q & As

New cooling system at St George's to help chemotherapy patients

Chatley Tower restoration to make landmark rentable

Dons fans save Plough Lane revival after raising £5 million in two months

Stormy love with #LadyWimbledon

Investigation launched after men armed with knives threaten man on a bus in Sutton

Man dies in hospital after collapsing in Carshalton

Victim run over in Beddington by her partner 'unconscious' in hospital, says her worried mother

Man taken to hospital after being stabbed multiple times in Morden

Beddington victim was on bonnet of the car when driver sped off, police say

Council leader 'will push' for details on Westfield after project was put on hold

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London 'could host the 2020 Olympics' because of the coronavirus outbreak

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WATCH: Painshill Park reopens day after floodwaters covered grounds

Council says case for zebra crossing 'not compelling' as parents protest outside school

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Free reusable bottles as water refill station unveiled in Leatherhead

Kingston Council failed to help a vulnerable man after he finished his college studies

Wandsworth's longest serving foster carer is retiring after more than four decades

Council Tax in Richmond set to increase as funding pressures continue

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An Aladdin’s cave of treasures collected over 80 years is uncovered at a Thames Ditton cottage

Kingston Council plan to create company to build and manage new homes

Wandsworth Council wrongly threatened to evict tenants shortly after their mother had died

Professor talks 'different sorts of love' with kids at Epsom nursery

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Police appeal for help finding Sutton man in Epsom burglary probe

Richmond Runfest entrants have a chance for a free Cayman Islands holiday

Woman in potentially life changing condition after being 'deliberately hit by car' in Beddington

You may soon need a permit to park in these Sutton roads

Blackhorse Lane Bridge will FINALLY reopen to traffic this month

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South Croydon woman and her brother sentenced for £330k illegal money lending racket

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Free environment workshop to help educate Richmond businesses about climate change

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Teddington and Strawberry Hill residents invited to Ferry Road Controlled Parking Zone review

Hampton issued with a flood warning with risk of damage to property

White House Community Centre calls on people to support 'fantastic' site amid closure fears

Extremely rare Scimitar Oryx calves born at Chessington World of Adventures

Kingston Council hire designers for town centre revamp

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SWR passengers hit by December strike to be offered extra compensation

Keen bakers invited to join Richmond's Fairtrade bake-off competition

Plans for a 15-storey block of flats on the Tesco car park in New Malden have been rejected

Investors announce over £400K for 'nature recovery network' in Surrey

Council tax in Wandsworth set to rise by maximum amount

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Officer sacked following drunken night out in Wimbledon takes Met to tribunal for discrimination

Resident films playful seal swimming in the Thames at Teddington

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Man accused of stalking and then trying to rape a stranger in Colliers Wood appears in court

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Serial robber who targeted Clarence St M&S banned from Town Centre

Lorry driver dies in Banstead crash

This new development could completely transform the centre of New Malden

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Croydon Council leader blames BREXIT for Westfield uncertainty

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Wallington Asda evacuated for the second time in two days following security alert

Wallington girl shares delight at snapping pic of albino squirrel on way home from school

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Tolworth's incredible Bowie tribute — and the story behind Ziggy Stardust's debut

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Flooding hits Surrey in wake of Storm Dennis

South West Most Wanted: Police are hunting these men over serious crimes

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Access Self Storage launches its annual Easter-egg appeal to raise money for charity

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Cherry trees planted in Hampton Court Palace as new initiative between UK and Japan

Two men arrested for on suspicion of drug-dealing in Teddington

Mole Valley partners with Epsom start up for elderly care

Merton Council could spend £2.7m demolishing and then rebuilding Bishopsford Road Bridge

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More than 100 cases of measles reported in Wandsworth in past five months

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High ranking officer retires after 'inappropriate relationship' prompts misconduct probe

School kids join elderly residents for 'birdwatch' at Kingston care home

Sport

Young Brentford fans meet their footballing heroes

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Premiership trio chase Crystal Palace striker

Croydon Harrier Cheyanne Evans-Gray sets new British and Colleges reord

Epsom's Jessie Knight looks to inspire after Grand Prix World Athletics Indoor Tour

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Carshalton up to third after five-star performance at Potters Bar

Brentford fans set to be refunded for cancelled Bolton fixture

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'We need you back' - Key Palace man gives Eagles positive injury news

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Richmond seal 9-7 victory over Old Elthamians

Experience telling in London Irish defeat says Quins's Gustard

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Injury-hit Quins outclassed 29-15 by impressive Exiles at The Stoop

'It hit his hand but it's no penalty' - Frank after Brentford's 1-1 draw at Birmingham

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Bees promotion hopes dented as they're held by Birmingham

Dasilva focusing on Brentford amid uncertain international future

Dasilva looks at positives in Leeds defeat as Brentford chase promotion

Norgaard has his say on Kalvin Phillips, Thomas Frank and how he's grown into Brentford's midfield

Why Brentford ace had a 'weird feeling' after Leeds draw

Brentford boss on what Leeds did to keep his BMW in the outside lane

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'Maybe they didn't fear us' - Brentford boss after Leeds draw

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Brentford's defenders rode their luck against a mobile Leeds side, but who stood out?

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Bielsa's impressive Leeds keep Bees at bay in chase for top two

Brentford the 'Liverpool of the Championship' says Arsenal legend

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Carshalton's promotion aims back on track after impressive win at Folkestone

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Richmond extend lead at top of National League One after ruthless Rotherham outing

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Mikel Arteta tells Arsenal to enjoy art of defending after edging Olympiacos tie

Gerrard hails Hagi ‘magic’ after Europa League thriller

Dreaming is for free, says Wolves boss Nuno after thumping Europa League win

Froome ready to take second chance after recovery from career-threatening crash

Van Gerwen suffers first Premier League defeat of season to Aspinall

Ianis Hagi bags brace as Rangers fight back to beat Braga

Diogo Jota hat-trick helps Wolves to emphatic first-leg victory

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Wandsworth could be getting its own bowling alley THIS YEAR

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Ham traffic diversions for Toad breeding season as residents urged to take extra care

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Fraud victim sent hilarious message to Merton Park scammer - after she left her name and address

'They treated me like the absolute enemy rather than a parent with a very vulnerable child'

Major disruption through Sutton and Mitcham due to flooding on the train tracks

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