Merton students give Christmas cheer to veterans
Summary: South Thames College students put up Christmas decorations in a London veterans hostel on Friday. Image: By Ben Sneath
What’s On in Merton: 25 November – 1 December
Summary: SW Londoner provides your weekly round-up of what Merton has to offer. Image: By Natasha Barr Looking for something
Merton house buyers optimistic following government mortgage scheme proposal
Summary: The 95% mortgages will be offered in an attempt to tackle the housing shortage and allow more people to
South West Londoners get cold feet over foot spas
Summary: Merton’s fish spa users are reluctant to go back after national newspapers reported the possibility of the treatment spreading
High permit fees blamed for Merton skip-hire business loss
Summary: Rogue removers are stealing business from licensed waste disposal companies due to costly Merton Council fees. Image: By Christian
Electric blanket dangers exposed in Merton safety initiative
Summary: Nearly half the electric blankets tested failed in a recent free initiative for the elderly. Image: By Sarah Hubbard
South west London cyclists tackling some of capital’s most dangerous junctions
Summary: Transport for London revealed where the top 10 most cyclist injuries and deaths occur in London. Image: By Natasha
What’s On in Merton: 18 November – 24 November
Summary: SW Londoner provides your weekly round-up of what Merton has to offer. Image: By Natasha Barr Looking for something
My Big Mouth: Will SW London house prices push first-time buyers out of the borough?
Summary: SW Londoner’s Nadine Burnham-Marshalleck mouths off about eye-watering SW London house prices. Image: By Nadine Burnham-Marshalleck After nearly six
On The Pulse: Should smoking be banned in cars?
Summary: SW Londoner’s Amaris Cole takes to the streets of Wimbledon to find out. Image: By Amaris Cole Controversy over
What’s On in Merton: 11 November – 17 November
Summary: SW Londoner provides your weekly round-up of what Merton has to offer. Image: By Scott McWhinney Looking for something