Thieves target charity shops in the Merton area
Summary: Heartless thieves are stealing vast amounts of stock from Merton’s charity shops. Image: By Kerry-Ann Virgo Heartless thieves are
‘Racist incidents’ at Merton schools triple in two years
Summary: Incidents of racism at Merton schools have tripled in the past two years, a Freedom Of Information request by
Pub landlords in Wimbledon say Christmas ‘binge drinking’ isn’t a worry
Summary: Pub landlords in Wimbledon are not worried about drink-related crime in the lead up to Christmas despite government warnings
Merton travel agents hit back at online booking
Summary: Merton travel agents hit back at survey that says online booking is affecting sales Image: By Ben Baker, Gemma
Christmas festivities can be difficult for many, Merton therapists warn
Summary: Our reporters talk to therapists about depression at Christmas Image: By Harriet Churchward, Charlotte Luxford, James Pennicott, Russ Greaves
Scrappage scheme damages Merton mechanics
Summary: Merton mechanics and environmentalists are slamming the government’s Scrappage Scheme, set to run until February 2010. By Sophie Herdman,
Office parties a Christmas recession cracker
Summary: Merton caterers are heralding the return of the Christmas party after trade was hit by the recession last year.
Merton swimming pools only available to Muslim women two hours a week
Summary: Muslim women in Merton are missing out on swimming with their families due to a shortage of female lifeguards.
Merton youth workers critical of enhanced CRB checks
Summary: Controversial tougher controls for people working with children are causing a stir among parents and youth groups in Merton.
“We are more considerate on the road than anyone else.”
Summary: WHITE van men are hitting back after a national AA survey labelled them among the worst drivers in the