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• Abbey Road disruption

  25-03-2025 19:31 via news.merton.gov.uk
  
  A spokesperson for Merton Council said: “We’re aware that a member of a public has climbed a lamp column in protest at the Abbey Road traffic scheme. “This has resulted […]
  
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• South Wimbledon road closed after man climbs pole in protest over traffic plans

  25-03-2025 16:32 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A man is currently perched on a pole on Abbey Road in South Wimbledon in what is believed to be a protest against controversial traffic restrictions proposed by Merton Council.
  
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• Major road cordoned off after man climbs lamppost in Colliers Wood

  25-03-2025 15:55 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A major road in Colliers Wood has been cordoned off after a man climbed onto a lamppost.
  
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• LIVE as major road cordoned off after man climbs lamppost in Colliers Wood

  25-03-2025 15:55 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A major road in Colliers Wood has been cordoned off after a man climbed onto a lamppost.
  
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• 45 Storeys on Merton Would Retain Modernist Heritage Low-Rise - Urban Toronto

  24-03-2025 17:30 via news.google.com
  45 Storeys on Merton Would Retain Modernist Heritage Low-Rise  Urban Toronto
  
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• Merton branded 'borough of booze' over bid to sell drink in busy park from 9am - Sutton & Croydon Guardian

  24-03-2025 16:32 via news.google.com
  Merton branded 'borough of booze' over bid to sell drink in busy park from 9am  Sutton & Croydon Guardian
  
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• Merton branded 'borough of booze' over bid to sell drink in busy park from 9am

  24-03-2025 16:32 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Merton has been branded the “borough of booze” over an application by the council to allow alcohol to be served in Morden Park from as early as 9am.
  
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• Brian Merton Graffin - Stoughton Courier Hub

  24-03-2025 16:15 via news.google.com
  Brian Merton Graffin  Stoughton Courier Hub
  
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• Merton Best Business Awards Launch 2025 - Time & Leisure

  24-03-2025 12:04 via news.google.com
  Merton Best Business Awards Launch 2025  Time & Leisure
  
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• Statement on incidents related to Abbey Road - Merton Council Newsroom

  21-03-2025 17:01 via news.google.com
  Statement on incidents related to Abbey Road  Merton Council Newsroom
  
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• Statement on incidents related to Abbey Road

  21-03-2025 17:01 via news.merton.gov.uk
  
  “Merton Council strongly condemns the recent acts of vandalism and violence that have taken place linked to the Experimental Traffic Management Order in Abbey Road.    “The council’s civil enforcement officers […]
  
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• Elderly man hit with 'unfair' fly-tip fine for recycling plastic bottles in Merton

  21-03-2025 06:00 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A 76-year-old man attempting to do his part for the environment by collecting discarded plastic bottles.
  
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• Merton at 60: Celebrate our unique borough - Time & Leisure

  20-03-2025 15:36 via news.google.com
  Merton at 60: Celebrate our unique borough  Time & Leisure
  
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• Rabbi Adrian leads Merton Borough Council in prayer - The Movement for Reform Judaism

  19-03-2025 23:03 via news.google.com
  Rabbi Adrian leads Merton Borough Council in prayer  The Movement for Reform Judaism
  
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• Encouraging better behaviour on our roads - Merton Council Newsroom

  19-03-2025 19:11 via news.google.com
  Encouraging better behaviour on our roads  Merton Council Newsroom
  
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• Encouraging better behaviour on our roads

  19-03-2025 19:11 via news.merton.gov.uk
  
  We are joining councils around London in increasing penalty charges for poor behaviour on the road. From 7 April 2025, the following charges will apply: The levels of these charges […]
  
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• Merton couple creating homes for nature - LondonWorld

  19-03-2025 16:54 via news.google.com
  Merton couple creating homes for nature  LondonWorld
  
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• Merton's Betrayal: How scientists became propagandists during Covid-19 - The Times of India

  19-03-2025 14:49 via news.google.com
  Merton's Betrayal: How scientists became propagandists during Covid-19  The Times of India
  
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• 116-year-old family-run pie and mash shop in Tooting set to close

  18-03-2025 18:28 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Harrington’s Eel and Pie House on 3 Selkirk Road will close permanently on Saturday, March 29, 2025, after 116 years of serving generations of loyal customers.
  
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• Firefighters tackling blaze warn public to avoid the area while incident is ongoing - St Helens Star

  15-03-2025 19:20 via news.google.com
  Firefighters tackling blaze warn public to avoid the area while incident is ongoing  St Helens Star
  
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• Kirsty Newton: PAUL MERTON'S SILENT CLOWNS - Telegraph and Argus

  15-03-2025 06:58 via news.google.com
  Kirsty Newton: PAUL MERTON'S SILENT CLOWNS  Telegraph and Argus
  
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• Reducing traffic in the Abbey Road area - Merton Council Newsroom

  13-03-2025 18:27 via news.google.com
  Reducing traffic in the Abbey Road area  Merton Council Newsroom
  
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• Reducing traffic in the Abbey Road area

  13-03-2025 18:27 via news.merton.gov.uk
  
  As part of our goal to improve road safety and encourage safe walking and cycling, we’re introducing some new road closures within the Abbey Road area. The intention is to […]
  
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• Paul Merton and Suki Webster admit David Tennant is making them nervous - Metro.co.uk

  13-03-2025 15:45 via news.google.com
  Paul Merton and Suki Webster admit David Tennant is making them nervous  Metro.co.uk
  
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• Volunteers gather to plant hundreds of trees in Morden Park - Wimbledon Guardian

  12-03-2025 06:00 via news.google.com
  Volunteers gather to plant hundreds of trees in Morden Park  Wimbledon Guardian
  
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• Historic South Wimbledon pub at risk of demolition AGAIN

  11-03-2025 19:19 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A fresh planning update has reignited the concerns over the future of the historic Trafalgar pub in South Wimbledon.
  
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• Charles Merton Smith Obituary (2025) - Indianapolis, IN - Singleton & St. Pierre Funeral & Cremation Services - Legacy.com

  11-03-2025 14:49 via news.google.com
  Charles Merton Smith Obituary (2025) - Indianapolis, IN - Singleton & St. Pierre Funeral & Cremation Services  Legacy.com
  
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• Gerald A. Livingstone Obituary (2025) - Honeoye Falls, NY - Merton H Kays Funeral Home, Inc. - Legacy.com

  11-03-2025 06:02 via news.google.com
  Gerald A. Livingstone Obituary (2025) - Honeoye Falls, NY - Merton H Kays Funeral Home, Inc.  Legacy.com
  
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• David Lloyd reveals plans to open new gym in south west London

  10-03-2025 18:00 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  David Lloyd Clubs has revealed plans to open a new health, fitness, and wellness club in Colliers Wood.
  
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• Paul Merton's wild love life from public heartbreak to tragic loss - Express

  09-03-2025 05:00 via news.google.com
  Paul Merton's wild love life from public heartbreak to tragic loss  Express
  
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• COVID-19 Book of Reflections - Merton Council Newsroom

  09-03-2025 01:56 via news.google.com
  COVID-19 Book of Reflections  Merton Council Newsroom
  
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• Paul Merton and Suki Webster to bring improv show to Poole - Great British Life

  08-03-2025 13:00 via news.google.com
  Paul Merton and Suki Webster to bring improv show to Poole  Great British Life
  
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• Merton Chamber: A Greener Future - Time & Leisure

  05-03-2025 11:12 via news.google.com
  Merton Chamber: A Greener Future  Time & Leisure
  
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• Paul Merton and Suki Webster bring acclaimed show to Swindon - This Is Wiltshire

  05-03-2025 06:00 via news.google.com
  Paul Merton and Suki Webster bring acclaimed show to Swindon  This Is Wiltshire
  
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• Paul Merton and Suki Webster bring acclaimed show to Swindon - Swindon Advertiser

  05-03-2025 06:00 via news.google.com
  Paul Merton and Suki Webster bring acclaimed show to Swindon  Swindon Advertiser
  
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• Every school in Merton now has ‘Good’ or better judgements from Ofsted - Merton Council Newsroom

  04-03-2025 17:05 via news.google.com
  Every school in Merton now has ‘Good’ or better judgements from Ofsted  Merton Council Newsroom
  
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• Every school in Merton now has ‘Good’ or better judgements from Ofsted

  04-03-2025 17:05 via news.merton.gov.uk
  
  Every school in Merton now has ‘Good’ or better judgements from Ofsted— making the borough one of just five London boroughs and eight local authorities nationwide to reach this exceptional […]
  
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• Full weekend closure set for M25 section for bridge demolition

  03-03-2025 21:00 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Drivers are being warned of major disruption as the M25 shuts down for an entire weekend to allow for bridge demolition.
  
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• Over 90% of Merton’s children being offered place at top 3 choice of secondary school - Merton Council Newsroom

  03-03-2025 17:52 via news.google.com
  Over 90% of Merton’s children being offered place at top 3 choice of secondary school  Merton Council Newsroom
  
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• Over 90% of Merton’s children being offered place at top 3 choice of secondary school

  03-03-2025 17:52 via news.merton.gov.uk
  
  Today, figures show over 90% of children in Merton have been offered a place at one of their top three preferred secondary schools.  A record number of children received their […]
  
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• Monthly Archives: March 2025 - Merton Council Newsroom

  03-03-2025 17:52 via news.google.com
  Monthly Archives: March 2025  Merton Council Newsroom
  
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• Comedians Paul Merton and Suki Webster bringing improv show to Dorset - Yahoo News UK

  03-03-2025 06:00 via news.google.com
  Comedians Paul Merton and Suki Webster bringing improv show to Dorset  Yahoo News UK
  
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• Comedians Paul Merton and Suki Webster bringing improv show to Dorset - Dorset Echo

  03-03-2025 06:00 via news.google.com
  Comedians Paul Merton and Suki Webster bringing improv show to Dorset  Dorset Echo
  
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• Obituary: Merton Rutherford - Press Herald

  02-03-2025 07:01 via news.google.com
  Obituary: Merton Rutherford  Press Herald
  
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• Upcoming events for carers in Merton: Carers First provide a range of fun and creative activities - MSN

  01-03-2025 19:56 via news.google.com
  Upcoming events for carers in Merton: Carers First provide a range of fun and creative activities  MSN
  
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• Merton records drop in fly-tipping incidents - MSN

  01-03-2025 06:29 via news.google.com
  Merton records drop in fly-tipping incidents  MSN
  
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• Merton’s budget explained - Merton Council Newsroom

  28-02-2025 15:58 via news.google.com
  Merton’s budget explained  Merton Council Newsroom
  
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• Merton’s budget explained

  28-02-2025 15:58 via news.merton.gov.uk
  
  Where does our money come from?  The council gets its money from a range of different sources, with the majority coming from Council Tax, Business Rates and grants from central […]
  
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• Work begins to build Merton’s first new council homes in a generation - Merton Council Newsroom

  28-02-2025 11:53 via news.google.com
  Work begins to build Merton’s first new council homes in a generation  Merton Council Newsroom
  
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• Work begins to build Merton’s first new council homes in a generation 

  28-02-2025 11:53 via news.merton.gov.uk
  
  Work has started to prepare the site of Merton’s first new council homes in a generation – to build much-needed safe, secure and energy-efficient housing in the borough.   In phase […]
  
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