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A CGI of what the new hotel could look like in Hartfield Road

'Communities turned into cold, bland piled-up slabs' - Eight storey Wimbledon hotel approved

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Croydon plastic-free party bag business up for ethical award

AFC Wimbledon hopes to pay for part of new stadium with Crowdfunding money

Sutton's GoGym has closed its doors for the last time

Police release CCTV image after thieves 'ransack' Banstead home

Council use hidden cameras and 'covert operations' to fine 11 Merton fly-tippers

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Hospice's new community hub opens in St Nicholas Centre

Campaigners urge Sutton Council to declare a 'climate emergency'

Free conference for high street business owners in Croydon

Retrial date for Croydon boyfriend involved in toddler car crush set

Plans to build nearly 300 co-living homes near allocated Traveller site have been submitted

Croydon care home celebrates 10th birthday after inspection success

When the clocks go forward in 2019 and what you need to know

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University gospel choir competition returns to Croydon

Do you buy oat milk at Tesco? This one's being recalled for safety reasons

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Balham school named in the top 1% nationwide

Man banned from religious buildings for five years after 'persistent antisocial behaviour' in Kew

Brentford teenager named as boy stabbed to death in Isleworth

Eleven-year-old girl injured in Mitcham shooting as police search for suspects

Cyclist taken to hospital after crashing into lorry

Teenage moped rider who fled from police fighting for his life after being hit by bus

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Croydon shopkeeper who sold knives to children avoids prison

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£1 million funding boost for BAME theatre hopefuls

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'Major concerns' voiced about regeneration of Croydon town centre

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'This is not commercially sustainable' - Creche dropped from AFC Wimbledon development

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Thomas Cook to close in Kingston as company blames 'wider challenges of the high street'

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'Illegal encampments will not be tolerated' - High Court grants council's three year Traveller ban

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New water fountain opens in Kingston Town Centre

Tesco shuts 24-hour New Malden store after 'traveller incursion'

Surrey Police to step up patrols after 'spate' of burglaries

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These are the areas of Merton where the most burglaries have been reported

Kingston Council to debate declaring a climate emergency

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Huge Take That fan's 40th birthday plans 'ruined' by tickets 'scam'

Marmite peanut butter is launching in the UK - but do we love or hate the idea?

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Tickets now on sale for The Handmade Festival at Hampton Court Palace

Scout group organises community clean up at Furzedown Recreation Ground

Elmbridge theatre group staging Alzheimer's play in memory of BBC producer

Southend United condemn hooligans after AFC Wimbledon's fan coach is damaged

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Massive delays on SW Railway expected to cause problems all through the day

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'Knives and knuckledusters' recovered at Kingsmeadow after Wimbledon and Waterloo station 'disorder'

Wallington shop damaged after fire breaks out

Contractor sacked over Hackbridge school project problems collapses into administration

Inspectors’ damning report on ‘inadequate’ Tadworth care home

Kingston Royals Swimmers make a splash at Surrey County Championships

Cheam road closed both ways due to sinkhole

Police appeal for information on missing boy with autism from Raynes Park

Co-op launches online delivery service using electric bikes

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Those looking forward to the Virginia Woolf statue may have to wait a while

Wandsworth police authorised to stop and search ANYONE in Tooting and Battersea after Balham stabbing

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Teenager fighting for his life after being stabbed in Balham

Bosses ponder merging six CCGs across southwest London into one

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Merton's 'Speak Out' champion crowned as 15-year-old moves on to grand final

Hate crime is on the rise in Sutton - and these are the hotspots

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Man appears in court charged with the murder of Richmond woman found buried in her backyard

A 15-year-old Putney boy helped trick a drug-seeking man before stabbing him to death

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Wandsworth Council cut 600 staff in eight years with children’s services the hardest hit

The Europa League trophy is coming to Walton - and this football legend will be there too

Man stabbed and others injured after fight breaks out in Shirley

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Appeal to trace 'masked men' who threw object at AFC Wimbledon bus after win in Southend

Crash temporarily closes Surbiton Hill Road in Kingston

Over 100 weapons handed in during Operation Sceptre knife amnesty

Croydon's Stormzy to take on new TV role as Newspaper Editor

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Man charged with murder of French film maker found in shallow grave

Increasingly 'vulgar' graffiti in Sutton alleyway concerns mum

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Croydon mother pleads for rehousing to care for disabled daughter

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St Richard's Primary School launches own weather station

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Surrey Police announce plans for new HQ — in Leatherhead

Video shows bouncer punch restrained man in Croydon night club fight

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Campaigners slam Epsom and St Helier as fifth of land is sold at 'knockdown price'

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Pensioner fighting for his life after being hit by van in Balham

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Friends' epic challenge in memory of former Sutton mayor's daughter

Volunteers raise awareness of World Kidney Day outside St Helier Hospital

Sport

'The worst version of ourselves'- Gustard left seething after Sarries defeat

Injured Palace star's 6,000-mile round trip without playing a minute

Richmond secure first away win with crucial five point display at Nottingham

Casuals with huge point against league leaders as loanee stars

Rosslyn Park 22-17 Plymouth Albion - Park survive late scare

Quins announce eight new signings for 2019/20 season with more to come

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Athletics: Herne Hill Harriers Update

Athletics: Hercules Wimbledon Athletic Club Update

'He's hard to understand' - German ace on life at Selhurst Park, and veganism

'There’s another trophy that we want to go and win' - Grand Slam winner on Quins' goal

Injury update on Palace trio: including a possible 4,000 mile wasted round trip

'Class,' 'Proper pro' - Why Millwall fans won’t hold a grudge against Brighton’s Glenn Murray

Quins look to 'hit the ground running after lengthy international break

Carshalton Athletic fire warning with win over league leaders

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Paul Doswell takes a break from managing Sutton United

Walton & Hersham 0 Sutton Common Rovers 5 -Rovers dispatch lowly Walton with ease

Quins flyer ready for league action after Grand Slam triumph

Carshalton dispatch table-toppers Dorking to mount play-off charge

Brentford boss takes aim at Baggies 'game management' but seeks improvement within

Report: Leatherhead 0 – 0 Folkestone Invicta

Why Murray didn't celebrate Brighton strike in A23 derby

New Zealand, Kansas, London Underground: Where are Millwall's 2004 FA Cup finalists?

Seven heaven for Hercules Wimbledon at British Masters

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National sport

Buttler ‘mankaded’ in controversial IPL clash

Chelsea get April 11 appeal date against FIFA’s two-window transfer ban

Chelsea get April 11 appeal date against FIFA’s two-window transfer ban

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Gareth Southgate: England must make sure mentality and discipline are right

5 talking points ahead of Republic of Ireland’s Euro 2020 qualifier with Georgia

Steph Houghton backing England to conquer Canada challenge

Danny Cipriani won't play for England at the World Cup, says Martin Johnson

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Leisure Latest

Struggling to shop? Here are 10 gift ideas for what to buy women this Valentine's Day

Struggling to shop? Here are some women's Christmas gift and secret Santa ideas

21 games and a whole lot of nostalgia - but is the SNES Classic Mini console worth asking Santa for?

Let's visit ... the Warner Bros Harry Potter studio tour for a magical day out

Things to see and do on a family weekend break in Canary Wharf (yes, Canary Wharf)

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Local news

Police appeal for missing Croydon man

Sutton Islamic Centre chair calls on borough leaders after New Zealand terror attacks

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Beddington conference set to focus on topic of domestic abuse

Richmond kids to wear backpacks that will measure toxic air levels

'I thought my life was over, my career finished. I knew nothing about Down's syndrome'

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Young Reporter

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The Comedy About A Bank Robbery by Amani Bates, Reed's School

Did you know you can join the Anthony Nolan register at the age of 16? By Luke Jefferies, Hampton School

Stalking Alert By Angelina Mann- The Kingston Academy

Review of the book Crazy House by James Patterson and Gabrielle Charbonnet, by Laura Johnson, Reigate college

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National news

All the key announcements from Apple’s live event

Stormy Daniels lawyer Avenatti charged with trying to extort millions from Nike

Air strike destroys Hamas leader’s office as Israel hits back at Gaza

Forensic investigation into Libby Squire death ongoing, inquest told

In Pictures: Spring has sprung – Britons enjoy the sunshine

New power station to provide electricity for half a million homes

May seeks to build bridges with MPs doing ‘difficult jobs’ over Brexit

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