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Merton girl beats bullies to win film award
Ima Jackson-Obot discovers the lives behind winning film at Happy Soul Fest
Tennis, strawberries and now poetry - that's Wimbledon
Edd Gent and Hunter Ruthven discover Wimbledon is not just about tennis
Should the pill be more readily available?
Heather McKay investigates some issues regarding the morning after pill
News
Marie Curie charity walk on Saturday
Merton residents can celebrate the end of summer raising money for charity by taking part in Marie Curie Cancer Care's Walk Ten event on Saturday.
Award-winning Merton tennis film to compete for BAFTA and television showing
A Merton tennis-themed short film is competing in a London-wide competition for a chance to be screened on television next month.
Wimbledon art students go for broke in final year art show
Wimbledon College of Arts students spent thousands of pounds on their undergraduate degree show on Merton Hall Road this week.
Wimbledon gardeners group together to fight allotment shortage
A four-year waiting list for Wimbledon allotment space has spurred desperate gardeners to create their own group to try and counter the problem.
Wimbledon will not suffer from sport-induced security issues
Wimbledon residents are being told the added pressures of two major sporting events this summer will not lead to any disturbances.
Is BoJo threatening the safety of London's walkers?
Londoners’ lives could be at risk if Boris Johnson’s new congestion-busting traffic proposals are introduced in busy pedestrian zones.
Wimbledon Common Cannizaro Festival returns
The Wimbledon Common Cannizaro Festival returns this month after taking a year out last summer.
Mr and Miss Wimbledon contest courts controversy
MissThe talent contest Mr and Miss Wimbledon crowned its new winners in an action-packed night on Tuesday.
The Garden of Wimbledon
International garden designers are taking over the Wimbledon town piazza this weekend for a unique exhibition aimed at green fingers.
Merton carers get Children in Need cash boost
Young carers in Merton are receiving a boost with a £115,000 donation to a local charity from BBC’s Children in Need.
Sport
Dons manager pledges to go on the attack next season
AFC Wimbledon’s manager Terry Brown gave his opinions on the club’s future in the first Meet the Manager session of the new season last night.
Merton athletes compete at London Youth Games
Merton youngsters were out in force at the at the Balfour Beatty London Youth Games finals over the weekend.
Merton children to demonstrate their skills at Wimbledon
Tennis playing children from Merton will grace the courts at the Wimbledon Championships again this summer.
Wimbledon runner vows to overcome injuries
An injury-hit marathon runner from Wimbledon is determined to face the challenge again.
Young Dons storm to national victory
AFC Wimbledon’s talented under-13 boys’ team stormed to victory in a national tournament on Sunday.
Dons riders complete epic ride
Devoted Dons fans completed an extraordinary 302 mile fundraising bike ride from London to Gateshead raising £2600 last Saturday.
Everpresent marathon man out to show the youngsters how it's done
A 76-year-old criminal defence lawyer who trains on Wimbledon Common is running in his 30th consecutive London Marathon tomorrow
Dons walk for Wimbledon
AFC Wimbledon fans and players completed a sponsored walk on Saturday to help raise funds for the club.
Dons fans go an extra mile
AFC Wimbledon fans are walking to help raise funds to clear the club's debts.
Things turn out grand for the Dons
Team spirit shines through as silent auction rakes in the cash for AFC Wimbledon