Wandsworth Guardian: Local news from Wandsworth, Putney, Clapham, Tooting, Balham and Battersea

'It's special to be back' says new police boss

10:00am Saturday 31st July 2010

A police officer who served as a constable in Wandsworth 15 years ago has come back to lead as Borough Commander.

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Screening saves grandfather with days to spare

10:00am Saturday 31st July 2010

A 79-year-old grandfather is lucky to be alive after staff at St George’s Hospital spotted a deadly aneurysm with days to spare.

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Clapham reveller's killer jailed for life

7:00am Saturday 31st July 2010

A gunman who fled to California after shooting dead a Clapham party-goer on New Year’s Day has been jailed for life at the Old Bailey.

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BREAKING NEWS: Burst pipe leaves estate without water

6:01pm Friday 30th July 2010

An estate has had its water supply cut off after workmen struck a water main.

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Teacher retires after almost 40 years

8:30am Friday 30th July 2010

It was the end of an era for Fiona Rennie, who retired this week from Sir James Barrie Primary School in Battersea.

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Bond car to go under the hammer

7:10am Friday 30th July 2010

Pay attention all you wannabe 007s because Bond fans are being given the chance to own a piece of movie history when the British superspy’s iconic Aston Martin DB5 goes on sale in Battersea.

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Clapham's Venn Street Market bringing culinery craftship to Field Day

11:12am Friday 30th July 2010

A street market based in Clapham will move its operation east this weekend to wow punters at the Field Day music festival with its culinary treats.