Name needed for new Merton community centre
Summary: A competition was launched this week to find a name for Britain’s first purpose-built intergenerational centre. By Mike Cotton
New health centre given the go-ahead
Summary: The green light has been given for work to begin on a new multi-million pound health centre in Raynes
Merton healthcare team honoured for their work with stroke recovery woman
Summary: A Merton woman’s recovery from a stroke has seen her team of healthcare professionals receive a special award for
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
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
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