Local news from Merton and the surrounding area
The proposals would see a floodlit artificial grass pitch built on the Sir Joseph Hood Memorial Playing Fields, which is already used by a number of sports teams
Hundreds of residents have already objected to the Homerton development due to the tower's height and concerns over a spike in traffic
Merton Council approved the development in the centre of Mitcham last week, but opponents argue the decision went against the council's own planning guidelines
Police are urging witnesses to come forward
Merton Council was told to apologise and pay compensation to the woman
City Hall's approval overrides Kingston Council's previous rejection of the scheme
Merton Council is set to buy hundreds of homes over the next four years in a bid to tackle rising homelessness and reduce the cost of temporary accommodation
Dockless E-bikes continue to be parked outside designated bays, provoking anger from Merton Council
He has also admitted damaging a water dispenser and causing a flood at Homerton Hospital
The works will be carried out by Merton Council, TfL and a host of utility providers
More than 25,000 runners will speed through Dalston, Homerton and London Fields this weekend
Merton Council has been under Labour control since 2014, but some experts believe the Liberal Democrats could be in a position to take power.
Experts predict the leadership of Labour-run Merton Council could change following the upcoming elections on Thursday, May 7
Here's a bit of news affecting some of our local schools, folks. Support staff at over 30 schools right here in Merton will be striking this Friday over pay disputes.
People in the town in Merton borough say the area is declining and needs some love
Get ready for a lively local election in Merton! It looks like the Liberal Democrats are really setting their sights on taking control from Labour, and they're even using step counts to get their message out. This is shaping up to be a really interesting one for us here in south-west London!
All 57 of Merton’s councillor seats will be contested in the highly anticipated local elections on May 7
