Local news from Wimbledon and the surrounding area.

The long history and mixed fate of Wimbledon windmills

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.

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Agoraphobic entrepreneur finds success with YouTube sewing 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.

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Message of hate daubed on bridge in wake of Woolwich slaughter

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.

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Comedian Frank Skinner spotted in Wimbledon at concert for babies

4:00pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

Comedian Frank Skinner was spotted in Wimbledon today.

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

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.

• Work on £5.5m St Helier Hospital A&E revamp enters final phase
• Sutton GPs vote to back downgrading of St Helier Hospital
• BSBV NHS leak reveals St Helier hospital downgrade will be worse than previously feared

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

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.

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Catalogue of errors contributed to patient's death in 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.

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Campaigners accuse south London incinerator firm of 'blackmail'

9:24am Thursday 23rd May 2013

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

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St George's Hospital scoops Chelsea Flower Show award

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.

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

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.

• £510,000 government funding for St Raphael's Hospice in North Cheam
• Volunteers climb Mount Kilimanjaro for St Raphael's Hospice's Give Your Quid Campaign
• VIDEO: Journalists bare their soles in St Raphael’s Hospice charity firewalk
• Olympic cyclist, Joanna Rowsell, launches St Raphael's midnight ladies walk in North Cheam

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

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.

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

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.

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Business award for innovative new invoicing system

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.

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UPDATE: Travellers move from Mitcham Common to Three Kings Piece

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.

• Monday: Travellers set up camp on Mitcham Common

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

1:00pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

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

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Cleaner and construction worker to the rescue for distressed toddler

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.

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South London incinerator fight goes to the Mayor of London

10:30am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

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

• Last week: South London incinerator granted planning permission

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Man escapes unharmed after car hurtles across dual carriageway

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.

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Wandsworth, Battersea and Wimbledon homes most popular with yuppies

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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