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'Strong possibility' former Merton Conservative deputy leader will defect to UKIP

1:11pm Friday 17th May 2013

Exclusive: The former Conservative councillor who spectacularly resigned during a dramatic council meeting on Wednesday has said there is a "strong possibility" she will defect to UKIP.

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Mayor of Wandsworth bids farewell after 526 engagements

7:00am Thursday 16th May 2013

The outgoing Mayor of Wandsworth leaves his post this week after raising £40,000 for charity.

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Greenshaw School to play host to Sutton Question Time event

6:00am Thursday 16th May 2013

Residents are being urged to book their places and avoid disappointment for next week's Question Time event as tickets are getting snapped up thick and fast.

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Shock quadruple resignation by Conservative councillors amid claims of 'poisonous war' within party

7:50pm Wednesday 15th May 2013

Four conservatives councillors dramatically resigned from their group at a council meeting tonight over claims of "backstabbing and duplicity.

• Conservatives choose third leader in space of two months
• Group in turmoil over leadership

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Merton Conservatives elect second new leader in two months

10:00am Tuesday 14th May 2013

Merton Conservatives have named their third leader in three months following a shock leadership election last night.

• Richard Hilton announces leadership election
• Tories announce Hilton as leader after resignation of Debbie Shears
• Richard Hilton quits: Group in turmoil over leadership

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Councillor in line for positive role model award

7:00am Friday 10th May 2013

A councillor has been nominated for a national diversity award.

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Prepare for 'Thatcherwrite: a series of short plays about Margaret Thatcher

6:00am Friday 10th May 2013

A series of short plays based on the life of Margaret Thatcher have been created in response to her death.

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Wimbledon MP apologises for failing to register financial interest

2:00pm Thursday 9th May 2013

Wimbledon’s MP has apologised for breaking parliamentary rules by failing to register a financial interest.

• MP failed to declare 'tax wizard' investment

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Budget cuts blamed for sub-standard conditions for council bin men

7:00am Thursday 9th May 2013

Health and safety bosses have warned the council to improve its health and safety measures for its bin collection teams, as union leaders warned the failings expose a wider issues of budget cuts.

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Late-night pubs and bars could face 'alcohol tax' to pay for police

7:00am Thursday 9th May 2013

Pubs, clubs, bars and off licences throughout the borough could be taxed for selling alcohol past midnight, under proposals being discussed by Kingston Council.

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