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Council & Politics · WandsworthWandsworth Council allocates £30,000 for John Archer statue
Wandsworth Council has agreed to allocate £30,000 towards a statue of John Archer, London's first Black mayor. The decision has drawn criticism from Labour councillors, who argue the funds could be better used for services, especially with a proposed 94 per cent council tax increase.
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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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Lifestyle & Food · LondonNational Spritz Day 2026: Free and Discounted Drinks Across London
London venues will mark National Spritz Day on 1 August with free drinks and discounts. Kerb Seven Dials Market, Big Penny Social in Walthamstow, and Twisted Sister in Battersea will give away hundreds of free spritzes, while other bars offer reduced prices throughout the weekend or month.
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