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• Morden man denies making explosives and having weapon at Sainsbury’s store

  12-01-2026 14:45 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A Morden man has denied making explosives and having a dagger at his local Sainsbury's store.
  
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• Under-the-radar south west neighbourhood named a good-value place to buy in 2026

  11-01-2026 06:00 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  An under-the-radar corner of south west London has been highlighted as a good-value area for property buyers in 2026.
  
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• Merton Lib Dem councillor resigns ahead of local elections as family leaves UK - My London

  09-01-2026 18:31 via news.google.com
  Merton Lib Dem councillor resigns ahead of local elections as family leaves UK  My London
  
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• Merton announces plans for new sports hall at Morden Leisure Centre along with investment in sports facilities across the borough. - Merton Council Newsroom

  09-01-2026 18:30 via news.google.com
  Merton announces plans for new sports hall at Morden Leisure Centre along with investment in sports facilities across the borough.  Merton Council Newsroom
  
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• Merton announces plans for new sports hall at Morden Leisure Centre along with investment in sports facilities across the borough.

  09-01-2026 18:30 via news.merton.gov.uk
  A brand-new multi-million-pound sports hall and new games areas are just some of the plans proposed in a new strategy set to be agreed by Merton Council’s cabinet. Once agreed, […]
  
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• Obituary: Merton David Robinson - The Portland Press Herald

  09-01-2026 07:01 via news.google.com
  Obituary: Merton David Robinson  The Portland Press Herald
  
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• 'The best trip ever' - school's visit to construction site

  08-01-2026 16:00 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Children from Morden donned hard hats and high-vis jackets on a trip to see how science is essential to building new houses.
  
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• Opposition call ‘spin’ on Merton’s claims it has saved police stations - southlondon.co.uk

  08-01-2026 15:39 via news.google.com
  Opposition call ‘spin’ on Merton’s claims it has saved police stations  southlondon.co.uk
  
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• Merton Meadow scheme takes major step as diggers break ground - The Hereford Times

  08-01-2026 06:07 via news.google.com
  Merton Meadow scheme takes major step as diggers break ground  The Hereford Times
  
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• The story of UBC’s Cerys Merton: How a penchant for defence, inspired by a late high school teammate, has helped ‘Birds guard become her program’s all-time steals-per-game leader! - Varsity Letters

  07-01-2026 23:14 via news.google.com
  The story of UBC’s Cerys Merton: How a penchant for defence, inspired by a late high school teammate, has helped ‘Birds guard become her program’s all-time steals-per-game leader!  Varsity Letters
  
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• Residents invited to help plant 100 trees at Morden Park - Merton Council Newsroom

  07-01-2026 17:14 via news.google.com
  Residents invited to help plant 100 trees at Morden Park  Merton Council Newsroom
  
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• Residents invited to help plant 100 trees at Morden Park

  07-01-2026 17:14 via news.merton.gov.uk
  Merton Council is inviting local residents to a community tree-planting session at Morden Park on Saturday 17 January, from 10am to 1pm. Everyone is welcome to take part, and no […]
  
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• Muslim youth in London take on New Year's Day litter pick

  07-01-2026 12:03 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Young people from a London Muslim youth group took to the streets for a New Year's Day clean-up.
  
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• London borough prepares for packed 2026 line-up of festivals and events - london-now.co.uk

  06-01-2026 06:00 via news.google.com
  London borough prepares for packed 2026 line-up of festivals and events  london-now.co.uk
  
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• University Challenge - 2025/26: 24. Churchill College, Cambridge v Merton College, Oxford - BBC

  05-01-2026 21:30 via news.google.com
  University Challenge - 2025/26: 24. Churchill College, Cambridge v Merton College, Oxford  BBC
  
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• Resignation of Councillor Jennifer Gould - Merton Council Newsroom

  05-01-2026 17:49 via news.google.com
  Resignation of Councillor Jennifer Gould  Merton Council Newsroom
  
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• Resignation of Councillor Jennifer Gould

  05-01-2026 17:49 via news.merton.gov.uk
  Merton Council has announced the resignation of Councillor Jennifer Gould (Liberal Democrat), with effect from Monday 5 January 2026.  Cllr Gould has represented Cannon Hill Ward since winning a by-election […]
  
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• Resignation of Councillor Jenifer Gould

  05-01-2026 17:49 via news.merton.gov.uk
  Merton Council has announced the resignation of Councillor Jenifer Gould (Liberal Democrat), with effect from Monday 5 January 2026.  Cllr Gould has represented Cannon Hill Ward since winning a by-election […]
  
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• Monthly Archives: January 2026 - Merton Council Newsroom

  05-01-2026 17:49 via news.google.com
  Monthly Archives: January 2026  Merton Council Newsroom
  
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• All road closures in Merton this January and February, including Mitcham, Morden and Wimbledon - My London

  05-01-2026 12:57 via news.google.com
  All road closures in Merton this January and February, including Mitcham, Morden and Wimbledon  My London
  
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• Robert Merton Carter Obituary January 3, 2026 - Kolden Funeral Services

  03-01-2026 09:00 via news.google.com
  Robert Merton Carter Obituary January 3, 2026  Kolden Funeral Services
  
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• Obituary: Merton David Robinson - ​​Lewiston Sun Journal​​ ​​​ ​​​

  02-01-2026 07:01 via news.google.com
  Obituary: Merton David Robinson  ​​Lewiston Sun Journal​​ ​​​ ​​​
  
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• LIVE updates as busy road closed in Morden after crash

  01-01-2026 10:40 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A busy road in Morden is closed after a crash. Live updates here.
  
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• Busy road closed in Morden after crash

  01-01-2026 10:40 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A busy road in Morden is closed after a crash. Live updates here.
  
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• Police make 57 arrests in huge Merton e-bike and scooter operation - Your Local Guardian

  31-12-2025 14:10 via news.google.com
  Police make 57 arrests in huge Merton e-bike and scooter operation  Your Local Guardian
  
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• Police make 57 arrests in huge Merton e-bike and scooter operation - Wimbledon Guardian

  31-12-2025 14:10 via news.google.com
  Police make 57 arrests in huge Merton e-bike and scooter operation  Wimbledon Guardian
  
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• Police make 57 arrests in huge Merton e-bike and scooter operation - Sutton Guardian

  31-12-2025 14:10 via news.google.com
  Police make 57 arrests in huge Merton e-bike and scooter operation  Sutton Guardian
  
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• Police make 57 arrests in huge Merton e-bike and scooter operation

  31-12-2025 14:10 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Met Police seized 37 illegal e-bikes and scooters, made 57 arrests, and recovered weapons in Merton during Operation Frostwatch to tackle crime in south-west London.
  
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• Stay safe this New Year - Merton Council Newsroom

  31-12-2025 11:50 via news.google.com
  Stay safe this New Year  Merton Council Newsroom
  
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• Stay safe this New Year

  31-12-2025 11:50 via news.merton.gov.uk
  As we welcome in 2026, it is a great time to celebrate with friends and family. However, it is also important to take a few simple steps to stay safe […]
  
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• Urgent mental health support services available this winter in south west London - Wimbledon Guardian

  31-12-2025 11:49 via news.google.com
  Urgent mental health support services available this winter in south west London  Wimbledon Guardian
  
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• Urgent mental health support services available this winter in south west London - Richmond & Twickenham Times

  31-12-2025 11:49 via news.google.com
  Urgent mental health support services available this winter in south west London  Richmond & Twickenham Times
  
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• Dozens of illegal e-bikes seized in Merton police raids - BBC

  30-12-2025 13:11 via news.google.com
  Dozens of illegal e-bikes seized in Merton police raids  BBC
  
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• LIVE updates as busy road closed by 'police incident' near hospital in Mitcham

  30-12-2025 11:26 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A busy road near a hospital in Mitcham is closed due to a police incident. Live updates here.
  
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• Busy road closed by 'police incident' near hospital in Mitcham

  30-12-2025 11:26 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A busy road near a hospital in Mitcham is closed due to a police incident. Live updates here.
  
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• Obituary: Merton A. Hodgkin Sr. - ​​Lewiston Sun Journal​​ ​​​ ​​​

  30-12-2025 07:01 via news.google.com
  Obituary: Merton A. Hodgkin Sr.  ​​Lewiston Sun Journal​​ ​​​ ​​​
  
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• Mary M. Gleichauf Obituary (2025) - Honeoye Falls, NY - Merton H Kays Funeral Home, Inc. - Legacy | Obituary

  29-12-2025 13:04 via news.google.com
  Mary M. Gleichauf Obituary (2025) - Honeoye Falls, NY - Merton H Kays Funeral Home, Inc.  Legacy | Obituary
  
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• Police warn 'do not approach' prisoner on the run with south west London links

  28-12-2025 18:03 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A prisoner has escaped from HMP Springhill and is now unlawfully at large.
  
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• Crazy Gang days helped shape Merton-born Ian - AFC Wimbledon

  27-12-2025 20:06 via news.google.com
  Crazy Gang days helped shape Merton-born Ian  AFC Wimbledon
  
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• Merton bin collection dates for Christmas and New Year as changes announced - My London

  24-12-2025 09:07 via news.google.com
  Merton bin collection dates for Christmas and New Year as changes announced  My London
  
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• Service information for the festive period 2025/26 - Merton Council Newsroom

  23-12-2025 17:09 via news.google.com
  Service information for the festive period 2025/26  Merton Council Newsroom
  
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• Service information for the festive period 2025/26

  23-12-2025 17:09 via news.merton.gov.uk
  As we approach Christmas, we have rounded up key information about changes and close downs of council and partner services over the period. Waste and Recycling For information about changes […]
  
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• All the changes to bin collections in Merton over Christmas and New Year - Your Local Guardian

  22-12-2025 09:00 via news.google.com
  All the changes to bin collections in Merton over Christmas and New Year  Your Local Guardian
  
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• All the changes to bin collections in Merton over Christmas and New Year - Sutton Guardian

  22-12-2025 06:00 via news.google.com
  All the changes to bin collections in Merton over Christmas and New Year  Sutton Guardian
  
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• All the changes to bin collections in Merton over Christmas and New Year

  22-12-2025 06:00 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Bin collections in Merton will follow a special timetable over the festive period, with clinical waste collections affected by the same changes.
  
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• Burger King's hours as Merton store set to be open on Christmas Day - Sutton Guardian

  21-12-2025 18:00 via news.google.com
  Burger King's hours as Merton store set to be open on Christmas Day  Sutton Guardian
  
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• Top stories this week including news of Tolkien’s Merton College desk tripling its estimate - Antiques Trade Gazette

  21-12-2025 01:03 via news.google.com
  Top stories this week including news of Tolkien’s Merton College desk tripling its estimate  Antiques Trade Gazette
  
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• Heart-warming surprise for lollipop lady Freda who has guided pupils for 50 years - St Helens Star

  20-12-2025 06:00 via news.google.com
  Heart-warming surprise for lollipop lady Freda who has guided pupils for 50 years  St Helens Star
  
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• Merton breaks ground on building new council homes - Merton Council Newsroom

  18-12-2025 19:03 via news.google.com
  Merton breaks ground on building new council homes  Merton Council Newsroom
  
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• Merton breaks ground on building new council homes

  18-12-2025 19:03 via news.merton.gov.uk
  The council broke ground today on Merton’s new council homes at Farm Road in Morden, delivering on its ambition to build and manage the first new council homes in a […]
  
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