Wandsworth Prison a pit of “deaths, drugs and despair” slams chief inspector
Report details a complete breakdown at Wandsworth Prison, from staff all the way up to the Ministry of Justice. Drugs and violence are rife.
Month: May 2024
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Just two days left to comment on plan to ban cars from Putney Embankment
Putney Embankment has effectively been car free for three years because of the super sewer. The council plans to make that permanent.
Doctors repeat measles jab plea to parents: “Don’t wait for it to be on your doorstep.”
NHS pushing again for parents to makes sure everyone is up-to-date with MMR vaccine in effort to avoid outbreak
Putney man accused of anti-Ukraine arson attack taken to hospital
Paul English, 60, has fallen ill, Old Bailey told as co-defendants face hearing over east London warehouse fire
Council bans Zippos Circus over Wandsworth Common damage
Heavy rain in April has resulted in damage to the Commons grass - something Wandsworth Council says the circus show will have to pay for
Motorbike crash shuts down Putney High Street
Main road shut with multiple emergency vehicles in attendance after motorcycle involved in collision
District Line delays due to car crash add to miserable week for Putney commuters
Woman experienced a medial episode crashed through barriers near Southfields Tube and caused significant travel delays to the District Line.
Wandsworth Prison governor resigns following local campaign
Unscheduled inspection prompted by local Wandsworth Prison Improvement Campaign (WIC) thought to be behind change.
Vote for your favourite shop in this year’s Putney BID Awards
Vote your favourite spot in Putney in just a few minutes online - and give a personal boost to local businesses
Councillors say go to No Mow May, but what’s good for bees may hurt bio-diversity
The No Mow May idea is aimed at increasing the number of wildflowers and insect life -- but experts are split over its effectiveness.