Sutton news

• 'I went back to Croydon's Whitgift Centre - guess how many empty units I counted'

  10-08-2026 14:00 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  More than 90 units in Croydon’s Whitgift Centre now stand empty, with each visit revealing more vacant shops and a shopping centre looking increasingly bare.
  
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• Photos from scene show south London blaze hours before nationwide wildfire alert

  14-08-2026 20:44 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Images have emerged online showing a small building fire in Sutton.
  
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• British Red Cross outlines exactly what to do if you see a wildfire in the UK

  14-08-2026 20:36 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  The British Red Cross has shared exactly what you should do if you see a wildfire in the UK.
  
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• Why the UK Government has sent emergency alerts to millions across the UK

  14-08-2026 20:14 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  An emergency alert has been sent to millions of mobile phones across the UK warning of a serious wildfire risk.
  
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• South Western trains to face diversions and cancellations this weekend

  14-08-2026 18:00 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Several South Western Railway trains between London and Guildford will be cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses this weekend.
  
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• ‘More issues’ emerge as Carshalton Ponds continue to lose water during heatwave

  14-08-2026 17:00 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  More issues have emerged at Carshalton Ponds as the popular spot continues to lose water just weeks after repair works were carried out.
  
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• Woman admits dishonesty about her savings to claim unentitled Universal Credit

  14-08-2026 16:00 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A woman from Mitcham admitted dishonestly when claiming Universal Credit.
  
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• UK Government bans sale of disposable barbecues after sparking wildfires

  14-08-2026 15:34 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  The UK Government has temporarily banned the sale of disposable barbecues.
  
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• RECAP as air ambulance lands at serious M25 crash scene

  14-08-2026 13:18 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Traffic disruption is continuing across the Surrey stretch of the M25 after a serious crash and separate vehicle breakdown.
  
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• LIVE updates as M25 journey times soar amid closed exit ramp, emergency repairs

  14-08-2026 13:18 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Traffic is building across parts of Kent and Surrey this morning, with delays on both the A2 and M25.
  
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• LIVE updates as air ambulance lands at serious M25 crash scene

  14-08-2026 13:18 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Traffic is building across parts of Kent and Surrey this morning, with delays on both the A2 and M25.
  
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• Warning issued as 7 South London bus routes hit by Arriva strikes - find out here

  14-08-2026 13:00 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  More than 1,500 bus drivers are set to take part in industrial action over working conditions, with disruption expected across dozens of bus routes in London, including some serving South London.
  
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• The most expensive Sutton streets where some houses sell for £2 MILLION revealed

  14-08-2026 12:45 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Sutton’s most expensive streets have been revealed, with homes on one road selling for an average of almost £2 million.
  
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• Animal charity issues warning as hedgehog nearly killed by common household item

  14-08-2026 11:34 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  An animal charity boss is warning the public of the dangers of littering after a hedgehog was left fighting for its life.
  
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• Discover an outstanding experience at New City College

  14-08-2026 11:00 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A fresh start at NCC will open up a world of opportunity for you
  
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• Beckenham maths teacher who sexually assaulted child banned from schools

  14-08-2026 10:46 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Daniel Ata-Baah from Beckenham has been banned from teaching after he sexually assaulted a child.
  
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• Expert reveals 7 tips to protect your home from burglars while on holiday

  14-08-2026 10:35 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  An expert has revealed simple things you can do to deter burglars from breaking into your home while you are on holiday.
  
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• Fawlty Towers star Prunella Scales left more than £3 million in her will

  14-08-2026 09:39 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Fawlty Towers star Prunella Scales left more than £3 million in her will following her death in October 2025.
  
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• TV star confirms departure from ITV show after 25 years with 'new chapter' coming

  14-08-2026 09:26 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Denise Welch has announced her departure from ITV’s Loose Women after more than 25 years, as she looks to focus on her growing acting career.
  
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• EastEnders actor reveals that they once appeared in One Direction video

  14-08-2026 07:28 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Stephen Aaron-Sipple, who plays Mark Fowler Jr on the BBC soap, confirmed he featured in the video for Night Changes.
  
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• Warning as river-like potholes leaves drivers needing £600 repairs in Keston

  13-08-2026 20:00 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A resident from Leaves Green has expressed concern over a water leak that she says has been causing problems in the area for years and has severely affected Ashmore Lane for up to a year.
  
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• BBC shares first look at Casualty's emotional 40th anniversary special

  13-08-2026 17:22 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  The BBC has released an extended trailer and picture ahead of the 40th anniversary double-bill of Casualty.
  
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• Major emergency response to south London crash as person taken to hospital

  13-08-2026 16:52 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A person has been taken to hospital following a collision in Wallington.
  
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• RECAP as south London road closed after medical emergency sparks delays

  13-08-2026 15:48 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Traffic is building in south London after a medical incident forced the closure of a busy suburban street.
  
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• LIVE updates as south London road closed after medical emergency sparks delays

  13-08-2026 15:48 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Traffic is building in south London after a medical incident forced the closure of a busy suburban street.
  
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• Six in 10 put off improving their lives because it feels too much work

  13-08-2026 14:40 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Six in 10 Brits have put off making improvements to their homes, careers and lives because they feel the ‘effort just isn’t worth it’.
  
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• One suffers burns as van goes up in flames near M25, sparking motorway gridlock

  13-08-2026 13:45 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A van burst into flames on a motorway slip road, leaving two people injured and causing major traffic disruption.
  
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• ‘This is my life purpose’: Croydon couple fight to rescue unused homes across borough

  13-08-2026 13:29 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A Croydon man who grew up in council housing says his own experiences have inspired him to help people build better lives.
  
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• Attempted murder hearing for two brothers halted after boy has 'panic attack'

  13-08-2026 13:01 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  An attempted murder hearing for two brothers aged 12 and 14 was halted after one of the children clutched his chest and became unwell.
  
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• Two large home extensions proposed in the borough this week

  13-08-2026 12:30 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Kingston Council this week.
  
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