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July 09, 2025
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The latest from Putney
Shock deal: six weeks that erased a community space forever
Wandsworth’s planning committee waves through Ram Street scheme despite policy breaches and public opposition.
Out and about
Why this small café has a whole street up in arms
Sweet Tooth Café’s bid to serve alcohol until 1am has triggered fury, with council officers…
‘A nightmare after midnight’: Putney’s plea spurs new licensing rules
Overwhelming support for new licensing curbs—but business backlash brews.
Calling all creatives: help reinvent Putney’s new writing scene
Writers and performers urged to shape the future after showcase triumph.
How Putney’s river mud gave Wimbledon legend Peter Fleming back his medals—and a starring role in London’s new mudlarking blockbuster
The stolen tennis medals, dumped in the Thames at Putney, resurface in a moving mudlarking…
Striking portraits bring riverwalk to life in Putney
Bold photo exhibition captures community, spirit and joy on the Thames Path.
Poetry with heart: Putney’s new night sparks local creative flame
Becx brings community, creativity and seagulls to Putney’s literary scene.
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Love the sculpture. It’s lovely. Happy we are celebrating Fanny Wilkinson. Disappointed that the fountain isn’t a functional drinking fountain…
I HAD NO IDEA ABOUT THIS!!! I have been to the library many times but didn’t know there was a…
Fantastic Article Rebecca, I love the Putney Hub and look forward to using the space in July. I appreciate the…
I remember when the Roman brothel token was found. There was some local pearl-clutching at the thought that there might…
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Hammersmith Bridge: A masterclass in evasion, delay, and political cowardice
A bungled interview, a hedged answer, and an MP’s email to nowhere — it’s no wonder…
Tired of excuses? It’s time Putney fixed the High Street itself
As our representatives deflect and delay, a new community-driven movement is needed to…
Wandsworth Council’s cabinet meeting: a masterclass in meaningless theatre
It was billed as a Cabinet meeting. It played out like a tragicomedy written by ChatGPT,…
We deserve better from Wandsworth Council
After a gas explosion rocked Burke Close, Wandsworth Council’s response raises more…
What’s behind Wandsworth’s terrible waste management and how can we actually fix it?
It's been a persistent problem for years – and we know why. But politicians don't want to…
Forgotten Putney: why is a third of Wandsworth left out of its Borough of Culture celebrations?
Hundreds of events have been announced for this summer but there's one glaring omission: our town.
Did Wandsworth Council forget Wandsworth’s own existence in election vote cock-up?
How do you fail to count over 6,500 votes? The answer may be embarrassing – Wandsworth…
The responsibility for transport arrangements lies squarely with the AELTC. Why should the burden of costs for an event run…