South West London libraries defend teen reading habits after Gove attacks modern literature
Summary: The education secretary attacked the Twilight saga. Image: By Christine Dorisamy-Pillai Libraries across South West London have attacked Michael
Merton support team praised for helping those with sight and hearing difficulties
Summary: A stall was set up as part of Deaf Awareness Week Image: By Ryan Bembridge Merton’s sensory impairment team set
Cancer gene testing to begin at South West London hospital
Summary: Angelina Jolie had a double masectomy after discovering a faulty gene. Image: By SWLondoner staff A programme to test
Gifted young entrepreneurs recognised at Croydon awards ceremony
Summary: The programme is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Image: By Emma Birkett An awards ceremony celebrating the best and brightest
19th century divorce scandal uncovered in Twickenham resident’s family tree
Summary: The scandal was published in the News of the World By SWLondoner staff A Twickenham resident is astonished after
Paralympic champion Jonnie Peacock revved up for competitive return
Summary: The 19-year-old will take part in the BT Great CityGames in Manchester. Image: By Paul Smith JONNIE Peacock
Pauper funerals on the rise in Sutton as recession leaves relatives unable to pay
Summary: The number has more than doubled in the past year. By Jacob Metcalf Pauper funerals are on the rise in
Wimbledon school becomes Stonewall Champion after training staff to tackle homophobic bullying
Summary: St Mary’s Catholic Primary School turned to the organisation for advice. Image: By Anthony Lewis-Binns A primary school in
IPCC criticised over investigations into death of man at Brixton Police Station
Summary: Sean Rigg died while being held in custody. Image: By SWLondoner staff The Independent Police Complaints Commission made a
Hundreds of residents attend protest to save Clapham Fire Station
Summary: The fire station is one of 12 in London which is earmarked for closure. Image: By Rachael Knowles Tensions
New Mayor of Merton pledges to improve the lives of young people across the borough
Summary: Krystal Miller is Merton’s 49th mayor Image: By SWLondoner staff Merton’s new mayor was officially elected last night during