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77 stories from and about Wandsworth, mostly courts, community safety, policing. The most recent ran on 25 October 2026. Page 1 of 4.
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Community Safety · WandsworthWandsworth Tories review Alton Estate regeneration plans
Wandsworth Council's Conservative leadership is reviewing Labour's masterplan for the Alton Estate regeneration, which proposed more than 50 per cent affordable housing. A £9.5m funding pot for a family hub and nursery has already been withdrawn.
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Gang jailed for foiled Tooting jewellery shop tunnel bid
Three men have been sentenced to over 10 years in prison for a conspiracy to commit burglary. The gang was caught attempting to tunnel into a jewellery shop in Tooting, South London, in the early hours of 17 July 2026.
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Courts · WandsworthWandsworth Prison inmates in inhumane conditions due to heating failures
Inmates at HMP Wandsworth are enduring "inhumane living conditions" due to persistent heating failures and severe overcrowding, according to a recent report. Temperatures have dropped as low as 12C, with the prison significantly exceeding its intended capacity.
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HMP Wandsworth inmates given thousands of coats after heating failure
Inmates at HMP Wandsworth received thousands of extra coats and blankets after a heating system failure led to cell temperatures dropping as low as 12C. The Independent Monitoring Board reported the issues as a 'loss of service' at the overcrowded prison.
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Arches Lane Theatre closes permanently after Battersea Power Station eviction
Arches Lane Theatre has shut its doors for good after receiving an eviction notice from its landlord, Battersea Power Station Development Company (BPSDC). The venue's artistic director and business partner invested their life savings into the theatre, which was forced to cancel shows scheduled until late 2026.
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Wandsworth Council to outsource care service, staff face job losses
Wandsworth Council is set to outsource its in-house reablement service, known as KITE, leading to job losses for affected staff. The move, expected to save £1.2 million annually, has prompted the GMB union to threaten strike action.
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Wandsworth Council proposes ending council tax exemptions
Wandsworth Council is reviewing its council tax reduction scheme, proposing to end 100 per cent discounts for certain working-age households. The changes, if approved, would be phased in over four years from April 1 next year.
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HMP Wandsworth suicide: Watchdog repeats emergency procedure concerns
A Prisons and Probation Ombudsman report has raised concerns about emergency response procedures at HMP Wandsworth following the suicide of Aktar Uddin on Christmas Day 2021. An inquest also found that terrorism prevention measures had a significant effect on his mental health.
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Courts · WandsworthPrisoners Released Early from HMP Wandsworth Face Reoffending Concerns
Hundreds of prisoners, including from HMP Wandsworth, were released early as part of a government measure to prevent the criminal justice system from collapsing. However, concerns have been raised about prolific offenders reoffending shortly after their release.
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Wandsworth prison nurse admits misconduct with inmate
A prison nurse has admitted to misconduct in a public office after engaging in an inappropriate relationship with an inmate at HMP Wandsworth. The nurse and inmate will be sentenced in February.
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Crime Data · WandsworthProlific shoplifter reoffends day after early release from Wandsworth
A prolific shoplifter was arrested for new offences within 24 hours of being released early from HMP Wandsworth. The incident has prompted a senior police officer to write to MPs and councillors about the government's Early Release Scheme.
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Courts · WandsworthSave Wimbledon Park challenges Mayor's approval at Court of Appeal
Save Wimbledon Park is challenging the Mayor of London's approval of the All England Lawn Tennis Club's expansion plans at the Court of Appeal. The group argues the former Wimbledon Park Golf Course land is subject to a statutory trust for public recreational use.
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Community Safety · WandsworthNHS board and Wandsworth Council pay £650 over autistic boy's care failings
NHS South West London ICB and Wandsworth Council have been ordered to pay a total of £650 to the mother of an autistic boy, Mrs D, following significant failings in his care assessment and review. A watchdog found the organisations caused her stress and uncertainty.
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Courts · WandsworthPrisoner died by suicide after terror order impact, inquest finds
An inquest jury has concluded that prisoner Akhtar Uddin died by suicide after Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures (TPIM) significantly impacted his mental state. The jury found HMP Wandsworth failed to provide adequate support due to staff's lack of awareness of TPIM restrictions.
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Courts · WandsworthJoe Cole admits speeding near Wandsworth Common
Actor Joe Cole has admitted to speeding in a 20mph zone near Wandsworth Common. His BMW was recorded at 24mph on May 28. Cole pleaded guilty by the single justice procedure, stating he had not received documentation for the fine.
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Policing · WandsworthWandsworth Council to fund 25 Met Police officers
Wandsworth Council is planning to spend £3.1m in the first year on 25 Metropolitan Police officers, including 22 constables and three sergeants. The officers will be tasked with addressing local issues that may not currently receive priority attention.
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Fraud & Cybercrime · WandsworthFraudster ordered to repay £64,743 for illegal subletting
A woman who illegally sublet a Wandsworth Council flat for three years has been ordered to repay nearly £65,000. Priscilla Antah posed as a landlord, charging a family £1,200 a month for the property before being prosecuted by the council.
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Policing · WandsworthWatchdog: Met must probe Putney pusher arrest after suspect's death
The Independent Office for Police Conduct has recommended the Metropolitan Police's Directorate of Professional Standards investigate the arrest of Nicholas Brandram. Mr Brandram was arrested in connection with the 'Putney pusher' incident and was found dead at his home on September 15.
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Community Safety · WandsworthWandsworth Council plans £767,000 street cleaning boost
Wandsworth Council is proposing an annual £767,000 investment in street cleaning, including more frequent sweeping and jet washing. The initiative would be funded by reintroducing charges for bulky waste collections, a move that has drawn criticism.
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Policing · WandsworthPutney Pusher suspect's sisters seek DNA results
The sisters of Nicholas Brandram, who was arrested on suspicion of being the 'Putney Pusher', are appealing to the Home Secretary for DNA test results they believe will clear his name. Mr Brandram was found dead at his home on September 15.
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Also affecting Wandsworth
Borough-wide and national stories that name Wandsworth or bear directly on it.
Courts · BexleyFour jailed for serious crimes across South London
Four men have been sentenced to significant prison terms for a range of serious offences. These include a shooting outside a Bexleyheath nightclub, the bombing of a ULEZ camera in Sidcup, leading an international monkey torture network, and indecent exposure on trains.
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Courts · BrentBrent man reoffends within 24 hours of early prison release
A man from Brent was released from prison under an early release scheme and allegedly committed further offences within 24 hours. Michael Bogle admitted four shoplifting offences and was returned to custody, prompting concerns from police about the impact on communities.
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Policing · BarnetBarnet Commander Raises Alarm Over Prisoner Release Scheme
Barnet's Borough Commander Luke Williams has written to local politicians expressing serious concerns about a government prison release scheme. A prolific shoplifter and registered sex offender committed further crimes just one day after being released from HMP Wandsworth.
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Courts · BrentBrent man re-jailed after shoplifting spree days after early release
A 38-year-old Brent resident, Michael Bogle, has been returned to prison after committing multiple shoplifting offences and burglaries shortly after his early release from HMP Wandsworth. He pleaded guilty at Willesden Magistrates’ Court.
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Courts · BarnetSex offender reoffends within 24 hours of early prison release
A registered sex offender committed multiple crimes in north west London within 24 hours of being released early from HMP Wandsworth. Detective Chief Superintendent Luke Williams has raised concerns with local MPs and councillors about the risks to communities.
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Violent Crime · LondonMan jailed for life for Tulse Hill murder days after prison release
Robert Sabat, 60, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his former partner, Dickiesha Nurse, 42, at her Tulse Hill flat. He committed the crime less than two weeks after his release from prison.
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Killer jailed for 17 years after Tulse Hill stabbing
Robert Sabat has been jailed for a minimum of 17 years for the murder of Dickiesha Nurse, whom he stabbed at her Tulse Hill flat. He had been released from HMP Wandsworth just one day prior to his sentencing for a previous offence.
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Community Safety · Richmond upon ThamesRichmond Council plans £39m savings through service overhaul
Richmond Council is set to implement significant cost-cutting measures, aiming to save £39 million annually by 2029. This initiative, driven by government funding formula changes, will involve a major overhaul of services across six key areas.
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London school exclusions fall 14% following Inclusion Charter
London's school exclusion rates have dropped by 14 per cent in the last academic year, with a 7 per cent decrease in suspensions and a 2 per cent fall in absenteeism. The Mayor's Violence Reduction Unit has invested £1.4 million to support the charter's implementation.
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Common Bond fitness chains close London studios, staff unpaid
Common Bond, the parent company of several popular London fitness brands, has shut all its studios without notice. Hundreds of staff claim they have not received their final month's pay, which was due on September 17.
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South West London Crime Figures Rise in August
Crime across south-west London saw a 9.6 per cent increase in August compared to July, with a total of 27,477 offences logged. Lambeth recorded the highest number of crimes, followed by Croydon and Wandsworth.
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Community Safety · LondonLondon schools see fewer exclusions with £1.4m Charter investment
London's schools have seen a significant reduction in pupil exclusions and suspensions, attributed to the city's Inclusion Charter. City Hall has invested £1.4 million to support the initiative, which aims to keep young people in education and out of gangs.
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Courts · City of LondonTim Westwood faces two new sexual offence charges
Tim Westwood has been charged with two further sexual offences, including indecent assault in Hammersmith and Fulham in 1991 and sexual assault in Wandsworth in 2004. The Crown Prosecution Service authorised the charges following a Metropolitan Police investigation. Westwood denies all allegations and is already facing trial for multiple other charges.
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Policing · London140 Met officers complete neighbourhood policing programme
Around 140 Metropolitan Police officers have completed a two-year neighbourhood policing programme. The officers, who joined through the Police Now scheme, graduated in Kensington. Awards were presented for achievements in areas including crime reduction and community problem-solving.
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Courts · EnfieldSupermarket boss evicted from Enfield allotment for commercial storage
Öncü Food Centre and its director, Suleyman Tekagac, have been ordered by a court to leave an Enfield allotment site. The land was used for commercial storage, including large freezers and a paved driveway, without permission. Enfield Council recovered the plot and will make it available for community use.
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Community Safety · LambethLambeth Council Approves £2bn Vauxhall Tower Development
Lambeth Council has approved a £2 billion development in Vauxhall, featuring a 230m tower and seven new buildings. The decision follows concerns raised by councillors, architects, and neighbouring councils regarding reduced affordable housing and significant carbon emissions.
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Community Safety · CroydonCroydon teen's behaviour improves with basketball coaching
A 14-year-old Croydon resident, Aakeeshen, has experienced significant improvements in his behaviour and school engagement thanks to a basketball coaching programme run by Greenhouse Sports. The initiative is part of the 'Sporting Chance' campaign aimed at supporting disadvantaged young Londoners.
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Waltham Forest man jailed for assisting Daniel Khalife
Adeel Khan, from Waltham Forest, has been sentenced to four years and six months in prison after being found guilty of assisting Daniel Khalife during his escape. Khan arranged for cash to be delivered to Khalife while he was on the run.
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Courts · BarnetFour admit arson attack on Jewish ambulances in Golders Green
Four men have pleaded guilty to destroying four Jewish community ambulances in an arson attack in Golders Green, north London. The incident caused an estimated £1 million in damage, and prosecutors believe it was targeted at the Jewish community. Sentencing is scheduled for spring 2027.
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Courts · HounslowTwo men charged with murder over fatal Hounslow flat fire
Two men have appeared at the Old Bailey charged with murder and arson following a fire at a Hounslow block of flats on August 19. Anna Kowalska, 50, died in the blaze, and eight other residents were injured.
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