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Lifestyle & Food · WandsworthStudent donates kidney to former teacher in Wandsworth
A student from Tooting donated a kidney to his former teacher, Sonia, in May 2017. Sonia, who had polycystic kidney disease, received the organ at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital. The transplant was successful, and the pair now share a close bond.
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Council & Politics · LondonWaltham Forest Council to cut council tax support by 10% for vulnerable households
Waltham Forest Council plans to reduce council tax relief for people with limited capability for work or children under five. The change would save £970,000 annually, strip support from 7,079 households and boost aid for 2,343, with a decision due in December 2026.
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Ambulance service helps fan watch Brentford FC one last time
A terminally ill Brentford FC fan has been able to watch his beloved team play one last time thanks to a new charity initiative from the London Ambulance Service. Paramedics volunteered their free time to transport Paul Simpson and his wife to the Gtech Community Stadium.
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Council & Politics · WandsworthWandsworth in Bloom 2026 winners announced at Battersea Park ceremony
The winners of the Wandsworth in Bloom 2026 competition have been revealed at a ceremony in Battersea Park. The annual event celebrates residents, businesses, and community groups for their contributions to making the borough greener and more biodiverse.
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Local News · BarnetD-Day veteran Ken Hay dies aged 101
D-Day veteran Ken Hay, known to schoolchildren as 'Grandad Ken', has died at the age of 101. Hay landed in Normandy days after the invasion, was captured and held as a prisoner of war, and later dedicated his life to educating young people about the conflict.
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Council & Politics · WandsworthWandsworth residents honoured at Moves Together Awards ceremony
On 16 September 2026 Wandsworth Council held its Moves Together Awards in the Civic Suite. Councillor Ethan Brooks handed out the Outstanding Achievement Award and the Mayor presented the Mayor’s Award, recognising volunteers, coaches and athletes who have kept the borough active.
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Local News · CroydonCroydon teenager teaches 780 children to swim for free
Jeremiah Carnegie, a 17-year-old from Croydon, has helped 780 children learn to swim for free through the Newham Future Swimmers programme. The initiative took place over two weeks at the London Aquatics Centre.
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Local News · NewhamKing Edward VII pub reopens in Stratford after £six-figure refurbishment
Stratford's King Edward VII pub, also known as The King Eddie, reopens on Saturday, 5 September 2026, after an eight-month closure and a significant refurbishment. The investment, funded by Stonegate Pub Partners and publican William Farrell, aims to restore the historic venue while offering modern amenities and community events.
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Local News · BarnetGolders Green memorial wall arsonist pleads guilty
Ali Fallahi, 46, has pleaded guilty to arson after setting fire to a memorial cabinet in Golders Green. The incident occurred on 27 April at a wall dedicated to protesters killed in Iran and victims of the Nova music festival attack.
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