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Exterior of Gazprom Buildings

Merton Council urges law change to exit Gazprom contract

Merton Council have urged the Government to change a law that prevents them from exiting their contract with Russian energy

Mayday! Mayday! Bookies already taking bets on who will replace PM

June could well be the end of May as a disappointing exit poll, indicating the Conservatives will lose their majority leaving them

Free schools are causing a rich v poor education system says Merton’s NUT president

Summary: Maurice Sharp believes Education Secretary Michael Gove has caused a two-tier school system. Image: By Thomas Paul   Despite

Schools across Lambeth closed as teachers take strike action against pensions and working conditions

Summary: Another strike will take place before Christmas. Image: By Douglas Patient Around 77% of schools across Lambeth were disrupted

Outstanding: Hammersmith and Fulham free school gets top marks from Ofsted

Summary: Ark Conway was opened two years ago. Image: By SWLondoner staff A school in Shepherd’s Bush has become the first

Merton works to speed up adoption process as new bill goes through parliament

Summary: The government hopes to make the processe easier to understand Image: By Laura Mitchell  “Anyone who ever wondered how

Pressure on school places in South West London eased as free school applications approved

Summary: The schools will open from September 2014. Image: By SWLondoner staff Pressure on school places across South West London

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

Can the UK arts industry stay strong despite government cuts?

Summary: Arts Council England took a 29.6% cut in its government funding in 2011. Image: By Khaleda Rahman When Margaret

Secretary of State for Education Michael Gove intervenes in Twickenham Catholic school row

Summary: Richmond Inclusive Schools Campaign and the British Humanist Association claim that Richmond Council failed to comply with new legislation.

Richmond’s first sixth form opens its doors

Summary: Twickenham Academy will open the borough’s first sixth form on Monday. Image: By Hannah Friend Twickenham Academy will open

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