Plans for 500 flat complex in Sutton to replace old office building
Around 500 new flats could be coming to the area around Sutton station soon. Developers revealed the plans to replace the existing office block…
Opening date announced for Sutton’s newest cinema on site of old Chicago’s nightclub
The Thowley Yard independent cinema is due to open its doors later this month and will replace the long-dormant Chicago’s nightclub plot. Alongside a…
Norbury residents fear the loss of their last remaining bank would lead to the “further decline” of their high street
Residents of Norbury are desperate to stop the proposed closure of their NatWest branch. The possible closure would leave the area without a single…
Teachers gather with bereaved parents of young knife crime victims to call for greater action
Families including that of Elianne Andam have called on national and local government to “speed up” the ban on zombie knives, machetes and swords,…
Two councillors resign to pursue general election ambitions
Labour Councillors Natasha Irons, of the Figges Marsh ward and Cllr Helena Dollimore of the St Helier ward announced their resignation via Merton Council’s…
B&Q announce closure date for store ahead of new housing development
Sutton’s main B&Q branch has announced it will close early next month, making way for a large-scale residential development to be built on-site. The…
Vulnerable family evicted on day daughter started exams plead for permanent housing
A single mum of four has been evicted from her Merton house, despite her calls for a reprieve from the council on the grounds…
B&Q announce close date for it’s huge Sutton store ahead of new housing development
Sutton’s main B&Q branch has announced it will close early next month, making way for a large-scale residential development to be built on-site. The…
New council leader calls for a better deal for local government
Councillor Barry Lewis has been sworn in as the new leader of Sutton Council, replacing the long-serving Ruth Dombey. Dombey, who served for 12…
Council commits to removing ‘dangerous’ safety wands along controversial cycle lane as emergency services express concern
A controversial cycle lane revealed to endanger cyclists and motorists alike is to be ‘fixed’ and made permanent. This comes following an “experimentation” period,…
Council announce six new school streets could close during drop-off and pick-up scheme
Six Croydon Street could close during busy drop-off and pick-up times if council plans are approved. Among the streets listed is a side road…
‘I have to slide down the stairs on my bottom because stairlift is ‘unusable’
A disabled Sutton woman said she has to slide down the stairs on her bottom to exit her home because a stairlift that took…
