Read More 3 minute read Transport Albert Bridge has a new prop. The last temporary prop was installed in 1973. The one before: 1884. The bridge was declared unsound over 100 years ago - surely it's time for London to build a new one. byPutney.news reporterApril 18, 2026
Read More 4 minute read Politics Roehampton The Angel pub’s future will be decided in secret, eight days before Roehampton votes The council cited too much public interest as its reason to exclude the public. byKieren McCarthyApril 18, 2026
Read More 3 minute read Community Thamesfield A village has appeared in the middle of the Putney Exchange Corrugated iron, a hand pump, and a fundraiser who answers the hard questions. bySenior reporterApril 18, 2026
Read More 2 minute read Restaurants Save the High Street Southfields Thamesfield Franco Manca is closing 16 restaurants. Putney and Southfields aren’t on the list The pizza chain confirmed a major restructuring this week - but both local branches are expected to survive. bySenior reporterApril 17, 2026
Read More 4 minute read Election 2026 Live events Politics Southfields Southfields, your candidates face you on Tuesday. Here’s how to make it count. Five parties, one night, your questions. The deadline is Monday - and there's a lot to ask. byKieren McCarthyApril 17, 2026
Read More 5 minute read Transport The District Line is striking six times. Here are the dates. East Putney, Putney Bridge and Southfields affected from Tuesday: 12 peak journeys at risk through June. byPutney.news reporterApril 17, 2026
Read More 3 minute read Politics Thamesfield Transport Residents said no to the bike hangar. The council installed it anyway Pentlow Street residents say every household objected. The council has not explained why it went ahead. bySenior reporterApril 16, 2026
Read More 11 minute read Election 2026 Politics Roehampton Roehampton hustings: the weakest candidate left the happiest Labour's cabinet member repeated claims we'd already found false. The room cheered her anyway. byKieren McCarthyApril 16, 2026
Read More 2 minute read Community Roehampton Missed Monday’s funding deadline for Roehampton Community Weeks? You now have until 26 April Deadline extended after Monday cutoff - grants of £100–£300 available for free community events. byPutney.news reporterApril 16, 2026
Read More 12 minute read Long read Transport Every warning proved right: the full evidence behind Putney’s broken junction Putney Bridge carries fewer cars than 2018 but the redesigned junction can't handle them. byKieren McCarthyApril 15, 2026