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.
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Book of condolence opened for community figure Andrew Wakefield who has passed away
It is with great sadness that we report the death of the Reverend Doctor Andrew Wakefield, who dedicated his life to the Merton community.
Footballers team up with families to tackle childhood obesity
Footballers from AFC Wimbledon are supporting a project which helps families achieve their goals of making healthier choices about their diet and doing more exercise.
Schoolgirl author self-publishes first book to fund sister’s BMX World Championship bid
A ten-year-old has self-published a scary book ahead of Halloween to raise money for her sister to compete in the BMX World Championships for Great Britain next year.
Have your say in the Great Weight Debate
Families in Merton are being encouraged to have their say on childhood obesity by completing a short survey. The survey from the Healthy London Partnership provides a unique opportunity for […]
Preparation for new leisure centre under way
Merton Council is preparing the way for work to start on a brand new family leisure centre in Morden Park.
School children go behind the camera to capture lives of Londoners
Merton school children went behind the camera to capture the lives of Londoners as part of a capital-wide project which had its premiere on Monday.
Full steam ahead for new stadium as Merton welcomes Dons home
It is all systems go for a new AFC Wimbledon stadium as Merton Council and AFC Wimbledon can now progress, without delay, their plans for Plough Lane.
Council stands by AFC Wimbledon decision
Merton Council’s planning committee met for the first time this week (15 September) since Mayor of London Sadiq Khan handed back the decision on AFC Wimbledon’s plans with Galliard Homes […]
Merton celebrates UK Olympic success, offering sports for free this Bank Holiday weekend
Sporting facilities across Merton will be open to the public for free Saturday 27 August to celebrate the success of the UK’s incredible athletes at Rio 2016 and to inspire […]