AFC Wimbledon founder given freedom of Merton
The London Borough of Merton last night gave its highest honour, freedom of the borough, to Ivor Heller, one of the co-founders of AFC Wimbledon who played such a key […]
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Thank you, Lionesses, for bringing it home
Commenting on England’s 2-1 win in extra time of the Women’s EURO 2022 final, Caroline Cooper-Marbiah, Merton’s Cabinet Member for Sport and Heritage, said: “I know that the whole borough […]
Leader visits borough’s venues to prepare sport strategy
The council confirmed its first-ever dedicated Cabinet role to improving sports development in Merton
Merton welcomes the London Broncos
The professional rugby league side from the second tier of the sport, play their first home game at Plough Lane on Sunday
Wimbledon football legend Dickie Guy given freedom of Merton
Dickie Guy, the legendary Wimbledon FC goalkeeper and AFC Wimbledon president, was honoured by Merton Council last week with the freedom of the borough. He was initially presented with the award on Wednesday night […]
Take a trip through Merton’s past on Heritage Discovery Day
This weekend we’ll be celebrating the first full Merton Heritage Discovery Day since 2019 around the library and civic centre with a full programme of events celebrating the best of […]
Last away season for AFC Wimbledon
As the new football season kicks off on Saturday, the Leader of Merton Council is looking forward to welcoming AFC Wimbledon home to their brand new stadium next year. Preliminary […]
AFC Wimbledon secure their return to Merton
AFC Wimbledon have secured their return to the borough after completing a key stage for the development of their new stadium at Plough Lane.
Dons will return home as work is set to start on new AFC Wimbledon stadium
Representatives from AFC Wimbledon, Merton Council and GRA Acquisitions Limited have signed the Section 106 agreement that clears the way for a new stadium for AFC Wimbledon. Following the signing, […]
Cranmer pupils kick off Merton’s Big Tidy Up with special star guest
Pupils from Cranmer Primary School in Mitcham kick started Merton’s Big Tidy-Up weekend with the help of a litter-busting special star guest.