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New art trail puts Southall’s stories on display

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Southall’s streets and bridges have been getting a colourful new look thanks to Southall Stories, a public art trail created with the help of local...
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New art trail puts Southall’s stories on display

New art trail puts Southall’s stories on display

• Southall’s streets and bridges have been getting a colourful new look thanks to Southall Stories, a public art trail created with the help of local residents, schools and community groups.

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Enterprise vans taking over parking bays in West London street with families forced away from homes
MyLondon · Local news · today

Enterprise vans taking over parking bays in West London street with families forced away from homes

• Enterprise cars and vans have been occupying bays on streets around Ravenscourt Park, leading to a backlash from locals forced to park further afield

Fancy dress horse ride raises more than £21,000 for 11 charities
Wimbledon Times — News (Newsquest) · Local news · yesterday

Fancy dress horse ride raises more than £21,000 for 11 charities

• The Stables’ 52nd fancy dress horse ride on Wimbledon Common and Richmond Park raises more than £21,000 for 11 charities, including Battersea Dogs & Cats Home.

Family of 'Putney pusher' suspect blame police pressure for his death
BBC News — London region · Local news · yesterday

Family of 'Putney pusher' suspect blame police pressure for his death

• The family of Nicholas Brandram said there was no forensic evidence linking him to the incident.

People's Emergency Briefing at Tudor Drive Library
Kingston Council events · Events · today

People's Emergency Briefing at Tudor Drive Library

• Official Kingston event listings for libraries, wellbeing, civic, culture and community notices.

Human remains found in West London confirmed as mum missing for 6 years as man arrested
MyLondon · Local news · yesterday

Human remains found in West London confirmed as mum missing for 6 years as man arrested

• A 56-year-old man has now been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder

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25 SepTaking steps to prevent falls and stay safe26 SepSurbiton Festival — 26 September 202624 SepWomen in Business Forum 2026, — 24 September 202618 & 25 Sep at 10:00; 19 & 26 Sep at 09:30 · YMCA WimbledonBroadway Boogie at YMCA Wimbledon — 18 Sep 202619 & 26 Sep at 20:00Acoustic Live Lounge at The Alexandra23 Sep at 20:00Bring Your Own Booze Comedy Wimbledon Library18, 21, 22, 25, 28 & 29 Sep at 19:00Capoeira Classes18 & 25 Sep at 13:00Developing Future Talent: Employer Masterclass19 Sep at 13:00Hotel Chocolat Autumn Tasting Experience19, 20, 26 & 27 Sep at 21:00Live Music at The Old Frizzle19 & 26 Sep at 21:00Live Music at the Prince of Wales19, 20, 22, 23, 26, 27, 29 & 30 SepMandarin Classes for Adults30 Sep at 08:30Merton Chamber of Commerce Business Networking Breakfast23 & 30 Sep at 18:00One Piece and Yu-Gi-Oh Games at Bebeto19, 20, 26 & 27 Sep at 08:00Puppy Yoga Club22 & 29 Sep at 19:00Quiz Night in Bertie’s Bar24 Sep at 19:45Retro Football Quiz at The Old Frizzle18–30 Sep; 1 OctSEEDL FREE Live and On-Demand Training24 Sep at 19:00Waterstones Wimbledon Monthly Book Club19 Sep at 15:00Wimbledon – Bach to Baby Family Concert26 Sep at 10:30Wimbledon Repair Café18 SepGymnasium – Trial Class/Drop In — 18 September 202627 SepMiriam's Full English LIVE — 27 Sep 202626 SepMore information about Van Morrison More info — 26 Sep 202621 Sepa small and quiet light — 21 September 202625 SepThe Fidelio Trio — 25 September 202618 SepAnthony Scaramucci: The All The Wrong Moves Tour — 18 Sep 202626 SepPresent Laughter — 26 Sep 202629 SepRichmond Sings! (Richmond Theatre Choir) - September — 29 Sep 202625 SepRichmond Theatre Book Club – The Haunting of Hill House — 25 Sep 202619 SepJohn Cleese and The Holy Grail — 19 Sep 202626 SepSeason (7 Shows) — 26 Sep 2026
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70 Barnes High Street, also known as the Rose House, is a Grade II listed house located on Barnes High Street in Barnes, London SW13, which dates from the 17th century.
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Did you know? · West London

Hampton Court Palace was transformed from a moated manor into a Renaissance palace by Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, who leased the site in 1514 before it passed to Henry VIII.

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