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30 stories from and about Wandsworth, mostly council & politics, crime & safety, property & planning. The most recent ran on 13 September 2026. Page 1 of 2.
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- Crime & Safety · Wandsworth
Adeel Khan jailed for four‑and‑a‑half years for aiding Daniel Khalife after Wandsworth escape
Metropolitan Police confirmed that Adeel Khan received a four‑year‑six‑month sentence at Snaresbrook Crown Court for arranging £400 for escaped inmate Daniel Khalife. The money enabled Khalife to buy a phone and survive on the run. Co‑defendant Imran Chowdhury was acquitted.
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Council & Politics · WandsworthBarnet joins London councils to challenge £292m funding cut
Barnet Council has joined three inner-London boroughs in a formal challenge to government funding reforms that would remove £292 million over four years. The councils say the cuts threaten essential services and will force council tax rises. Residents can respond through a survey open until 15 October 2026.
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Council & Politics · WandsworthWandsworth Council to host developer forum at Battersea Power Station
Wandsworth Council is hosting a developer forum at Battersea Power Station to foster collaboration and drive investment. The initiative aims to accelerate housing delivery and support economic growth throughout the borough, with future sessions planned.
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Council & Politics · WandsworthLabour wins Trinity ward by-election in Wandsworth
A Labour councillor has won the Trinity ward by-election, securing 1,558 votes. The result means the political balance on Wandsworth Council remains unchanged following the May 2026 elections.
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Council & Politics · WandsworthWandsworth Council ordered to pay £500 for homelessness application mishandling
Wandsworth Council must pay a mother £500 for mishandling her homelessness application, the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has ruled. The council withdrew two temporary accommodation offers before eventually housing the resident.
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Crime & Safety · WandsworthThree guilty over £700k tunnel raid on Tooting jewellers
Three men have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary after a planned tunnel raid on a jewellery shop in Tooting. The offences are valued at over £700,000. Sentencing is scheduled for October 23.
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Local News · WandsworthJason Arday found dead in Battersea home aged 41
Jason Arday, the former University of Cambridge professor who resigned amid plagiarism allegations, was found dead at his home on Daley Thompson Way, Battersea, on 14 August 2026. Police confirmed his death is not being treated as suspicious. Cambridge has launched an independent investigation into his appointment.
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Property & Planning · WandsworthWandsworth Council proposes accessible refurbishment for town hall registration spaces
Wandsworth Council has submitted plans to refurbish registration spaces at Wandsworth Town Hall, including accessible toilets and a revamped waiting area. The Grade II listed building, used for civil partnerships and birth registrations, will retain its historic character while improving functionality.
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Property & Planning · WandsworthStar Pubs orders Park Tavern managers to leave after £150,000 restoration
Star Pubs has told the managers of the Park Tavern in Southfields to vacate by 5 August, despite their £150,000 investment in restoring the pub. A petition supporting the current team has gathered over 1,000 signatures, while MFM disputes the legal basis of the eviction.
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Council & Politics · WandsworthWandsworth Moves Together Awards 2026 open for nominations
Wandsworth Council has launched the 2026 Moves Together Awards, inviting nominations for volunteers, coaches, schools and athletes. Finalists will be announced in September, with winners revealed at a ceremony later this year.
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Council & Politics · WandsworthWandsworth Council Deletes Post on Financial Crisis Before By-Election
Wandsworth Council removed a Facebook post warning of a 'serious financial crisis' days before a by-election that could decide control of the borough. Labour claimed the Conservatives breached neutrality rules, while the Tory deputy leader cited a £137m annual budget gap due to government funding cuts.
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Business · WandsworthHeineken evicts Park Tavern managers after £150k refurbishment
Managers of the Park Tavern in Southfields must leave by 5 August 2025 after investing over £150,000 to restore the pub. Heineken’s Star Pubs refused to renew the lease, while a petition and political pressure mount for MFM Pub Group to stay.
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Council & Politics · WandsworthWandsworth Council relocates families from Colliers Wood tower over heat risks
Wandsworth Council is moving four households out of Britannia Point in Colliers Wood after reports of extreme heat and restricted air conditioning. Residents say temperatures hit 37°C, while the building’s management denies blocking access to cooling systems. Other councils are reviewing placements at the 19-storey tower.
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Council & Politics · WandsworthWandsworth Council closes cost-of-living reserve with £6.2m unspent
Wandsworth Council will close its cost-of-living reserve, leaving £6.2m unspent, and redirect funds to its financial resilience reserve. The move ends summer food vouchers for free school meal recipients and funding for an extra domestic violence advocate.
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Lifestyle & Food · WandsworthWandsworth pub fruit machines move online as residents stay home
Residents in Wandsworth and Richmond are playing online slots instead of visiting pubs for fruit machines, as digital platforms replicate the experience at home. The shift follows a broader trend of Londoners choosing evenings in over nights out.
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Council & Politics · WandsworthWandsworth Council launches Sustainable September with free events and Car-Free Day
Wandsworth Council’s Sustainable September 2026 offers free activities across the borough, including litter picks, repair cafés, and nature walks. Car-Free Day on 22 September allows street parties with waived fees, but applications must be submitted by 4 September.
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Also affecting Wandsworth
Borough-wide and national stories that name Wandsworth or bear directly on it.
Property & Planning · LambethLambeth Council approves £2bn Vauxhall development with reduced affordable housing
Lambeth Council has approved a £2 billion development in Vauxhall, featuring 1,097 flats and 1,164 co-living units across seven buildings. The decision follows concerns over reduced affordable housing and high carbon emissions, with developers contributing £79.9 million off-site.
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Transport & TfL · LondonSeven London councils block Heathrow third‑runway plan over noise
Seven London boroughs have written to Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander to oppose the draft Heathrow expansion policy. They argue the proposed 3,500‑metre runway would increase noise, pollution and traffic, and a decision on the scheme is not expected until 2029.
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Council & Politics · WestminsterWestminster, Kensington & Chelsea and Wandsworth councils challenge £100m funding cut
Council leaders from Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea and Wandsworth sent a letter to the Prime Minister on 20 August, warning that the Fairer Funding Review will strip £108 million, £100 million and £84 million respectively over four years. They intend to use legal powers to contest the cuts, while residents face possible tax hikes and service reductions.
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Crime & Safety · City of LondonInfluencer denies City of London watch robbery, claims threats
Influencer Abdel El Habchi, 30, denies robbing entrepreneur Catalin Botezatu of a designer watch worth over £137,000. He claims a co-defendant threatened to harm his children if he reported the incident to police. A third man has pleaded guilty to the robbery.
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Council & Politics · LondonSutton GCSE grade‑7+ rate hits 43.0% placing borough third nationally
On 20 August Sutton Council reported that 43.0 per cent of GCSE entries achieved grade 7 or above, ranking the borough third in England. The figure, up from 41.9 per cent in 2025, was hailed by councillors as evidence of strong schools and teachers.
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Four men plead guilty to Golders Green ambulance arson, £1m damage confirmed
Four young men admitted to destroying four Hatzola ambulances in Golders Green in March, causing roughly £1 million of damage. They were remanded in custody and will be sentenced in spring 2027, while a fifth defendant remains on trial.
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Local News · LondonLondon robotaxis delayed, Ealing buys 95 flats, Wandsworth to appeal 160% tax hike
The Guardian says robotaxi pilots will not start this year, Ealing Council will purchase 95 new‑build flats in Acton for its tenants, and Wandsworth Council together with the Conservative Party plan to appeal a proposed 160% council‑tax rise, according to Politics Home.
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Property & Planning · LondonWandsworth and Waltham Forest lead London first-time buyer activity
Wandsworth and Waltham Forest have been identified as leading areas for first-time buyer activity in the UK. Dartford in Kent was named the top commuter hotspot overall, with London boroughs showing strong performance despite higher property prices.
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Crime & Safety · Hammersmith & FulhamMan accused of killing partner with 70 stab wounds
Alan Dore, 48, appeared at the Old Bailey accused of murdering Samantha Turner, 52, in her Shepherd's Bush home. Her daughter Keeley Turner, 32, was also stabbed when she intervened. A plea hearing is set for November 9.
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Culture & Arts · GreenwichGreenwich-born Shaun Wright-Phillips joins Strictly Come Dancing 2026
Shaun Wright-Phillips, born in Greenwich and raised in Brockley, will compete in the 2026 series of Strictly Come Dancing. The ex-footballer, who earned 36 England caps, said the show is outside his comfort zone but he is excited for the challenge. The series airs in September.
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Council & Politics · LondonMansion tax to cost four London boroughs £270m from April 2028
Four London boroughs have told Chancellor John Healey that their residents will pay £270m of the £430m annual mansion tax, due to start in April 2028. The levy of £2,500 to £7,500 on homes worth over £2m will not fund local services, council leaders said.
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Transport & TfL · LondonBakerloo and Lioness Overground lines shut in Barnet for weekend of 8 August 2026
No Bakerloo line trains will run between Harrow & Wealdstone and Queen’s Park on 8-9 August 2026, Transport for London has confirmed. The entire Lioness Overground line will also close both days, affecting journeys across northwest London and Barnet.
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Council & PoliticsCouncils to withdraw tenants from Colliers Wood tower
Several London councils are withdrawing families from Britannia Point in Colliers Wood after residents were initially denied access to built-in air conditioning. The 19-storey tower, owned by billionaire Asif Aziz's Criterion Capital, has faced complaints regarding inoperative units and additional monthly charges for cooling.
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Lifestyle & Food · LondonFree London events this weekend: Aperol, Pokémon and Latin dance
Walthamstow, Southwark, Tower Hamlets, Wandsworth, Hackney and Kensington & Chelsea offer free events this weekend, including Aperol Spritz giveaways, Pokémon GO celebrations and a Latin American dance party at Tate Modern.
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