Merton’s UKIP candidate suspended from party after posting controversial comments on Twitter
Summary: Andre Lampitt is still set to stand in the local elections at the end of May. Image: By Rachel
Reports of rape increase in South West London despite fall in crime rates
By Jacqueline Fanchini Reported rapes have increased by 40% in South West London over the past year, despite a 15%
All is fair in love and war: Husband and wife go head-to-head in Mitcham local elections
Summary: John and Barbara Mansfield will battle it out for the Cricket Green ward. Image: By SWLondoner staff The battle
Community spirit strong in Merton as volunteers turn out for big spring clean
Summary: The first ever Big Merton Spring Clean has been hailed a big success. Image: By Amani Hughes and Jack
Merton cycling meeting ‘beneficial’ as MP Stephen Hammond quizzed by residents
Summary: The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport says he understands cyclists’ frustrations Image: By Luke Baker Cycling enthusiasts quizzed
Four Wimbledon champions granted freedom of Merton after unanimous council vote
Summary: Andy Murray, Virginia Wade, Ann Haydon-Jones and Angela Mortimer all received the title. Image: By Andrew Lawton Four Wimbledon
Dig Merton targets greener borough as new initiative begins
Summary: Fruit, vegetables and wild flowers are being planted on public land. Image: By Jack Miller Springtime fever is ripe
Geared for change: Merton campaign group to meet with MP after concerns raised over cyclists’ welfare
Summary: Merton Cycling Campaign will meet with Wimbledon MP Stephen Hammond Image: By Luke Baker, Jacqueline Fanchini, Amani Hughes and Tom Mulvihill Merton
Merton misses out on cycling funding but further investment is on the way
Summary: The borough’s mini-holland bid was beaten by Enfield, Kingston and Walton Forest. Image: By Jack Miller Cyclists of Merton
Merton matters: Campaign group’s anti-littering crusade gets backing of council
Summary: The group will host the Big Merton Spring Clean on April 5. Image: By Jack Miller Littering in Merton
Renovated bridge to be named after late Colliers Wood councillor
Summary: Councillor Gam Gurung died last year. Image: By SWLondoner staff A late Merton councillor is to be honoured with