Seven Putney bus routes now electric after 15-year campaign - Putney.news Seven Putney bus routes now run on electricity after a 15-year campaign. Pollution on Putney High Street is 75% lower than in 2012 — but still above WHO limits.

Seven Putney bus routes now run on electricity.

No press release. No ceremony. Just 15 years of campaigning.

https://putney.news/2026/03/07/seven-putney-bus-routes-now-electric-after-15-year-campaign/

#Putney #AirQuality #London

The new Idris Elba Luther film secretly shot on Wimbledon Common last month - Putney.news Idris Elba’s new Netflix Luther movie filmed on Wimbledon Common in February. Board papers from the WPCC reveal a three-day shoot near North View.

Wimbledon Common had a public notice in February: "some filming, a bit busier than usual."

It didn't say who.

We've found out what was actually being filmed there: https://putney.news/2026/03/04/the-new-idris-elba-luther-film-secretly-shot-on-wimbledon-common-last-month/

#WimbledonCommon #London

Putney pier saga takes a new turn – and the river closes next week - Putney.news A survey vessel takes fresh riverbed samples near Putney’s proposed new pier next week — and the Boat Race date for 4 April is now confirmed.

One of Putney Bridge's arches closes next week for a riverbed survey near the proposed new pier site.

Routine notice? The location and timing suggest otherwise.

https://putney.news/2026/03/02/putney-pier-saga-takes-a-new-turn-and-the-river-closes-next-week/

#Putney #London

Speed limit drops to 20mph on Roehampton Lane from Saturday - Putney.news Roehampton Lane’s speed limit drops to 20mph this Saturday under a TfL order published today. The change affects the A306 between Upper Richmond Road and Kingston Road.

Roehampton Lane drops to 20mph this Saturday.

Upper Richmond Rd to Kingston Rd affected.

https://putney.news/2026/02/27/speed-limit-drops-to-20mph-on-roehampton-lane-from-saturday/

#London #Putney

M&S opened on Putney High Street today. Percy Pig tote bags — printed with PUTNEY HIGH STREET — were gone in 20 minutes.
We got one. Giving it away to a subscriber this week.
Tomorrow’s newsletter has the details 🐷
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Man charged with Wimbledon murder as victim named - Putney.news A man has been charged with murdering Luke Brereton, 41, in a fatal stabbing on The Broadway in Wimbledon. Amar Zafar, 35, is due at the Old Bailey on Wednesday.

A man has been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing in Wimbledon at the weekend.

The victim has been named. The suspect is due in court again on Wednesday.

Full story: https://putney.news/2026/02/24/man-charged-with-wimbledon-murder-as-victim-named/

#KnifeCrime

Murder investigation after fatal stabbing on Wimbledon Broadway - Putney.news A man in his 40s was fatally stabbed on The Broadway in Wimbledon in the early hours of Sunday 22 February. Police have launched a murder investigation.

A man has been killed in a stabbing in Wimbledon town centre this morning.

A man in his 30s is under arrest. Police want witnesses to come forward.

https://putney.news/2026/02/23/murder-investigation-after-fatal-stabbing-on-wimbledon-broadway/

#Wimbledon #London #UKNews

Albert Bridge could stay shut a year. Now Putney Bridge is carrying the load. - Putney.news Albert Bridge may stay closed for a year after a cast iron fault — the same failure mode that shut Hammersmith Bridge in 2019. Putney Bridge is carrying the strain.

Albert Bridge: up to a year closed.
Hammersmith Bridge: seven years closed, same fault type.

Putney Bridge carries the traffic from both. Wandsworth has published no inspection data.



#Putney #London

⚠️ Flood alert today and tomorrow: minor flooding possible on Putney Embankment this afternoon (2-6pm). High tide combined with river flows. Paths may flood - avoid flood water. Properties not at risk. gov.uk/check-flooding. Tomorrow may bring higher risk

Man fighting for life after Wandsworth Bridge Road collision - Putney.news Man fighting for life after being struck by a car on Wandsworth Bridge Road Monday evening. Police have arrested two people and are appealing for dashcam footage.

Man fighting for life after Wandsworth Bridge Road collision https://putney.news/2026/02/18/man-fighting-for-life-after-wandsworth-bridge-road-collision/

Council buries the truth: even with fixes, traffic is twice as bad with new junction - Putney.news TfL data shows five years of stable bus journey times were destroyed when Wandsworth redesigned Putney Bridge junction. Fixes costing £1m haven’t restored them.

TfL data obtained by Putney.news shows what Wandsworth Council's charts won't tell you:

5 years of stable bus journey times (2019-2024) destroyed when the junction was redesigned late 2024.

Thames Water’s leaky Lavender Hill water main: Will the shambles ever end? Lavender Hill has become a patchwork of burst pipes and emergency repairs, as decades-old water mains struggle to cope with the pressure. Thames Water keeps patching leaks, but years of underinvestmen...

💧🚧 #LavenderHill is now a patchwork of burst pipes and emergency repairs.
A closer look at why quick fixes aren’t enough — and what this says about London’s water network and years of underinvestment:
www.cjag.org/2026/02/05/t...
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#ThamesWater

Another death at HMP Wandsworth as ombudsman opens 27th investigation - Putney.news A 25-year-old man has died at HMP Wandsworth, triggering the prison ombudsman’s 27th investigation. Five deaths now linked to the jail under its current governor.

A 25-year-old man has died at HMP Wandsworth. The ombudsman has opened its 27th investigation into a death connected to the prison.

Five deaths since the reform governor arrived.

https://putney.news/2026/02/08/another-death-at-hmp-wandsworth-as-ombudsman-opens-27th-investigation/

#HMPWandsworth

Wandsworth lost 30 betting shops but must still approve a new gambling centre in Putney - Putney.news Wandsworth has lost 30 betting shops and 8 adult gaming centres since 2007. The Gambling Act still requires the council to approve new ones.

Wandsworth lost 30 betting shops and 8 adult gaming centres since 2007.
The Gambling Act still requires the council to lean towards approving new ones.
624 residents objected. Law says it doesn't matter.

Mayor called bus concerns “scaremongering” as TfL papers revealed 62 million journey decline - Putney.news TfL board papers show 62 million bus journey decline and £88m shortfall. At the same meeting, the Mayor called concerns about Putney’s route 93 “scaremongering.

London buses: 62m fewer passengers, £88m below budget, £1bn subsidy.
TfL published this Tuesday. Same meeting, the Mayor called concerns "scaremongering."

#UKNews #London #Putney

Planning Forum meeting 29th January 2026: Local update and challenge over transparency Wandsworth’s Planning Forum returned this week with a familiar agenda but lingering questions over transparency. Clapham Junction Insider uncovered evidence that the forum was once publicly listed wit...

🗂️ Planning Forum: Local Plan, major schemes — and transparency
🔎CJI uncovered evidence the Forum was once publicly listed, with published minutes — at odds with today’s secrecy.
Full article 👇
www.cjag.org/2026/02/01/p...
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Putney Society garden competition returns with mission to transform ‘gardenless GAPs’ - Putney.news The Putney Society is relaunching its front garden competition as Garden Award Putney, targeting 21 streets in central Putney where bins and bikes have replaced greenery.

Putney's garden competition is back with a playful new name. Garden Award Putney wants to reclaim the "gardenless GAPs" — 21 streets where bins replaced flowers. https://putney.news/2026/02/01/putney-society-garden-competition-returns-with-mission-to-transform-gardenless-gaps/

St George’s didn’t tell safety regulator about serious maternity computer problems - Putney.news St George’s reported zero high-risk clinical IT faults to the CQC in 2025 despite maternity system problems, downgrading risk scores to avoid thresholds.

St George's reported zero high-risk IT faults to the CQC in 2025 despite maternity system problems documented as "High Risk". Trust downgraded scores from 12→8 to avoid notification thresholds.

Wandsworth Council buried resident survey results showing 11% satisfaction drop - Putney.news Council spent £33,000 on 2023 survey showing sharp satisfaction decline, then hid results on obscure website.

Wandsworth spent £33k on a survey showing satisfaction falling, then buried it.

14 years of accountability - gone when results turned negative.
Investigation: https://putney.news/2026/01/29/wandsworth-council-buried-resident-survey-results-showing-11-satisfaction-drop/

How to protect wildlife on Putney and Wimbledon Common: a guide for visitors - Putney.news Wimbledon Common Conservators explain why fallen wood helps wildlife on land but harms ponds. Your guide to protecting stag beetles, dragonflies and more.

Fallen wood on the Common is vital stag beetle habitat – but catastrophic in ponds where it creates silt. Your guide to protecting 20 dragonfly species, firecrests and the UK's largest beetle population https://putney.news/2026/01/29/how-to-protect-wildlife-on-wimbledon-common-a-guide-for-visitors/

Putney loses direct link to Waterloo for two more weekends - Putney.news Putney rail services disrupted on four more weekends starting 31 January as SWR continues Queenstown Road engineering work. Use East Putney tube or buses to Clapham Junction.

Two more Putney train disruption weekends ahead (31 Jan-1 Feb, 8 Feb). No direct link to Waterloo this weekend, line closed 8 Feb. East Putney tube unaffected. https://putney.news/2026/01/27/putney-loses-direct-link-to-waterloo-for-two-more-weekends/

Putney’s century-old bus route 93 at risk as Go-Ahead walks away from London contracts - Putney.news Go-Ahead is withdrawing from eight London bus routes including the 93, which has served Putney since 1924, citing national insurance increases.

Go-Ahead abandoning route 93 - serving Putney since 1924 - over national insurance costs. The 24-hour service to Wimbledon and Morden now depends on TfL finding another operator willing to run it.

Putney High Street gambling venue returns for second approval after 624 objections ignored - Putney.news Council ignored 624 objections and approved Putney High Street gambling venue on Chair’s casting vote. Residents can object again by 12 Feb 2026.

624 objections ignored. Chair's casting vote approved it.

Now residents get second chance - gambling licence needed too. Deadline 12 Feb.

How to object: https://putney.news/2026/01/21/putney-high-street-gambling-venue-returns-for-second-approval-after-624-objections-ignored/

#Putney #London

Eight Wandsworth pubs among London’s most at risk as tax bills set to soar - Putney.news Eight Wandsworth pubs rank among London’s 100 most at risk of closure when business rates relief ends in April 2026, including Putney’s historic Bricklayers Arms.

Eight Wandsworth pubs among London's 100 most at risk when rates relief ends in April. Putney's Bricklayers Arms, crowdfunded back to life in 2021, faces tax bill nearly tripling. https://putney.news/2026/01/20/eight-wandsworth-pubs-among-londons-most-at-risk-as-tax-bills-set-to-soar/

Spotted a driverless car in Putney? Here’s what you need to know - Putney.news Waymo’s driverless cars are testing in Putney ahead of spring 2026 launch. The robotaxis have 90% fewer crashes than human drivers but SF blackout exposed limits.

Driverless cars testing in Putney now. Waymo robotaxis mapping SW15 for spring 2026 launch. 90% fewer crashes than humans in the US - but SF blackout showed limits.
Seen one? Tell us: https://putney.news/2026/01/18/spotted-a-driverless-car-in-putney-heres-what-you-need-to-know/

10,000 Wandsworth postal voters have two weeks left to renew or lose their vote - Putney.news Around 10,000 Wandsworth residents have until 31 January to renew their postal vote or risk losing their vote-by-post arrangement for May’s elections.

10,000 Wandsworth residents still haven't renewed their postal vote. Deadline 31 January or no ballot papers for May.

https://putney.news/2026/01/18/10000-wandsworth-postal-voters-have-two-weeks-left-to-renew-or-lose-their-vote/

Berry Angry protesters and legal arguments mark first day of Wimbledon court case - Putney.news Save Wimbledon Park supporters transformed from commuters to theatrical protesters as the Wimbledon court case began, with barristers clashing over statutory trust.

Wimbledon court case opened Thursday with theatrical protest outside (giant tennis balls, strawberry costume) and legal clash inside. https://putney.news/2026/01/17/berry-angry-protesters-and-legal-arguments-mark-first-day-of-wimbledon-court-case/

Don’t worry, Tequila Mockingbird hasn’t closed - Putney.news Tequila Mockingbird on Putney High Street is undergoing a January refurbishment but remains open, with customers directed to the basement bar during works.

Tequila Mockingbird is using gloomy January to spruce itself up. Ground floor boarded for refurbishment but the basement bar on Putney High Street remains open. https://putney.news/2026/01/15/dont-worry-tequila-mockingbird-hasnt-closed/

Lawyers meet today ahead of Wimbledon park court battle - Putney.news Lawyers meet Wednesday before High Court hearing on whether Wimbledon park golf course is protected for public recreation. AELTC says land was always private.

Lawyers meet tomorrow ahead of Wimbledon park court battle. AELTC says golf course was private land, not public parkland. Hearing starts Friday.

https://putney.news/2026/01/14/lawyers-meet-today-ahead-of-wimbledon-park-court-battle/

Coroner warns St George’s Hospital changes haven’t solved crisis that killed two men - Putney.news Coroner warns St George’s Hospital that two preventable deaths expose A&E crisis beyond hospital’s power to solve, as staff face “impossible situations” where demand exceeds resources.

Two preventable deaths at St George's Hospital in overcrowded A&E. Coroner warns staff still face "impossible situations" despite changes. Hospital declined to say if report discussed at Board meeting.