Has Cambridge been caught cheating in the Boat Race? Controversy reigns over rower eligibility
The historic rivalry has taken a dramatic turn ahead of the 2025 Boat Race.
Month: March 2025
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Wandsworth skyline battle: fate of gasworks development towers to be decided next week
The area would get a new cinema and music venue instead of an old gasworks, but concerns are high over the impact of massive towers on area and environment.
Security meltdown: Wandsworth Council’s financial system exposed to cyber threats
Audit Committee reveals a wide range of high-risk security areas despite high-profile recent attacks on councils.
Good news! Our brand new trains have finally arrived. Only problem: SWR don’t have any drivers
Train company said it needs to train train drivers to drive a train before it can resolve commuter chaos.
Local police officer charged with rape
PC Nick Whitcombe was off-duty when he allegedly attacked two women in April last year.
The Boilermaker goes bust: landlord locks cocktail bar’s doors
Another empty shopfront in Putney High Street as landlord locks out business.
Celebrate VE Day 2025 with a Putney street party
The May Bank Holiday weekend will see 80th anniversary street celebrations of the end of war in Europe. Your guide this way.
Pension chaos: Wandsworth Council faces multi-million pound black hole
From £350m in the black to £7m in the red. Wandsworth Council cock-up may lead to reduce services or increased tax.
The impact of ULEZ on our high streets? Footfall up, spending down
The expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in London has led to an increase in footfall…
Putney’s booze problem: new rules could end late-night mayhem
Wandsworth Council is proposing stricter licensing rules for Putney High Street to curb late-night drinking, crime, and anti-social behavior.