The long history and mixed fate of Wimbledon windmills

Wimbledon Windmill in its early years as an active supplier to the local community

6:30am Friday 24th May 2013

It is exactly 400 years since Wimbledon’s first known windmill was erected by a miller called Edward Hall at Tibbett’s Corner in 1613.

Agoraphobic entrepreneur finds success with YouTube sewing tutorials

Sisley White, 23, with her finished owl cake as seen in one of her many YouTube tutorials

6:00am Friday 24th May 2013

An inspirational graduate who refused to let agoraphobia rule her life has carved out her own business attracting more than 65,000 hits on YouTube.

Message of hate daubed on bridge in wake of Woolwich slaughter

The offensive graffiti appeared overnight outside Mitcham Junction station and has since been removed

5:41pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

A message of hate was painted near Mitcham Junction station in the aftermath of yesterday brutal murder of a soldier in Woolwich.

Comedian Frank Skinner spotted in Wimbledon at concert for babies

Frank Skinner at the Polka Theatre in Wimbledon (Photo credit: Chris O’Kelly)

4:00pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

Comedian Frank Skinner was spotted in Wimbledon today.

Replacement for St Helier A&E could open just 12 hours a day

St Helier's Urgent Care Centre

3:00pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

Exclusive: A 24-hour urgent care centre (UCC) proposed to replace St Helier's under-threat accident and emergency department could in reality open for only 12 hours a day, it has emerged.

Resident criticises Vodafone's failure to remove temporary mast in south Wimbledon

green WIMB: Resident criticises mobile phone company's failure to remove temporary mast

1:00pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

An "ugly" phone mast which residents were told would be dismantled after six months is still standing tall outstaying its welcome by more than two months.

Catalogue of errors contributed to patient's death in hospital

Jason Washington died aged 43 at St Helier Hospital

10:00am Thursday 23rd May 2013

A hospital has been severely criticised after a catalogue of errors in its care contributed to a patient’s death.

Campaigners accuse south London incinerator firm of 'blackmail'

How the proposed incinerator could look by night

9:24am Thursday 23rd May 2013

Campaigners have accused a company of blackmail to get planning permission for a controversial incinerator.

St George's Hospital scoops Chelsea Flower Show award

The concept of the garden is inspired by cells, the building blocks of life

7:00am Thursday 23rd May 2013

A garden created to recognise the work of a neonatal unit charity at St George’s Hospital has been awarded a gold medal at the Chelsea Flower Show.

Absolutely fabulous £150,000 raised for St Raphael's Hospice

June Whitfield, sister Mary Damien, sister Pauline Morris, Sutton Guardian editor Matt Watts, reporter Sophia

6:30am Thursday 23rd May 2013

In a year of fire walks, Motown and mountain climbing our Give Your Quid campaign raised £76,000 for St Raphael’s Hospice.

Deen City Farm farm hosts 'bee friendly' fun in bid to boost population

Auriel Glanville and Ben Muton-Phillips with the Mayor of Merton, Councillor Krystal Miller and her consort, Councillor Henry Nelless.

6:00am Thursday 23rd May 2013

Residents took part in a day of ‘bee-friendly’ action to help boost the dwindling population of bumble bees on Sunday.

Free guided walks through Common and Wimbledon Park on bank holiday weekend

Take in the sights: Sunshine over Wimbledon Common

5:30am Thursday 23rd May 2013

Bank holiday revellers can enjoy London with a spring in their step this weekend with a free guided walk.

Business award for innovative new invoicing system

Mehrdad Modarres at The Landmark Hotel on Saturday

5:00am Thursday 23rd May 2013

A food hygiene worker has won a national business award which recognises employees who have made successful changes to a company.

UPDATE: Travellers move from Mitcham Common to Three Kings Piece

Travellers set up camp on Mitcham Common after breaking through barrier

3:11pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A group of travellers who broke through barriers to set up camp on Mitcham Common have moved on to another public green space in the area.

Woman 'touched inappropriately' at train station during morning rush hour

Police are keen to speak to this individual

1:00pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Detectives are appealing for information after a teenager was touched inappropriately at Tooting station.

Cleaner and construction worker to the rescue for distressed toddler

Ellie French with Lily Lou, 2

12:00pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A couple have thanked a teenage construction worker and a cleaner who stepped into help their daughter who was in the grip of a fit.

South London incinerator fight goes to the Mayor of London

How the proposed incinerator could look by night

10:30am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Protesters are gearing up to take their campaign to block an incinerator from being built to Boris Johnson.

Man escapes unharmed after car hurtles across dual carriageway

The incident happened in St Helier Avenue, at the junction with Middleton Road

10:30am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A man was lucky to escape unharmed after losing control of his car and careering across a dual carriageway last night.

Wandsworth, Battersea and Wimbledon homes most popular with yuppies

PRICES CHANGE: Owners deserve any increase

7:00am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Wandsworth Town is the leading property hotspot for aspiring young professionals in England and Wales, according to figures from Lloyds TSB.



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