2012 The Year That Was


Looking back at news from Putney & Roehampton in 2012


January

Was SW15 A 'Red Light' Area In Roman Times?
A roman coin found by Putney Bridge and was probably used by soldiers in brothels!

Sir Edward Lister Made Honorary Freeman of The Borough
In recognition of 35 years serving Wandsworth Council

Research Boosts Green Bus Campaign
Strengthening case for more low emission buses on routes on Putney High Street

A Call To Extend The 22 Bus Route

Local residents get support of MP, Councillors & Assembly Member

February

Roehampton Flat Converted Into Cannabis Factory
Two arrested for 'cultivation of cannabis'

Snow Scenes From SW15
Send in your photos of the winter wonderland

Putney Hospital Sold!

One step closer to a new school & 24 flats in West Putney

March

Eight Year Old Boy Killed on Local Road
Following collision with 'black cab' on Robin Hood Way

Commuter Attacked At Putney Rail Station

Police want to speak to this man

12 Year Old Boy Molested On District Line
Police appeal for information

April

Mother Speaks Out About Council's 'Grim Mission' to Take Away Her Son

Routine visit to GP ended with former Wandsworth Councillor nearly losing her child

Doctor From Putney Jailed For Sexual Assault of Patients
Dr Asad was working in Kilmarnock in Scotland

Hollywood Actor Gives Support To Save Elliott School
'Selling half the school is not the only solution here and we must act now to preserve it'

Car Overturned On Putney Foreshore

The second car to end up in the river off Putney Embankment this year!

May

Barn Elms Edges Closer To Safety
Thames Water confirms it will not be the 1st choice spot for a 'super sewer' tunnelling compounds

Putney MP Shares Thoughts On Proposed Putney Primary School
Has voiced her concerns to the Borough Planner but confirms there is demand for a new school

Boost To Riverbus Services From Putney
As new operator KPMG Thames Clippers guarantees service for five more years

June

'Street Party' Staged Outside Clegg's House
UK Uncut campaigners in their hundreds invade Parkfields

Setting Up For The Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant
Members share their images

Sunday - The Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant
Despite the rain the crowds came and shared some images

Fifteen Storey Building Proposed For Putney Bridge Rd
Residents voice concerns about height and style

July

300th Hybrid Bus Joins London's Fleet
Local Assembly Member pushes Boris to send some to Putney High Street

Putney Society Blast College Closure
Shutting of South Thames' Roehampton campus 'disappointing'

Elliott Head 'Delighted' By Minister's Go Ahead

Decision by Schools Minister brings proposed plans for school closer

August


Here Come The Girls!

Women's Road Race through Putney

Men's Olympic London 2012 Road Race Through Putney
Out & back readers share their photos

Putney Student's Work Lights Up Olympics Closing Ceremony
Rebecca Board was part of Middlesex Uni team which had their creations showcased

September

Justine Vows To Continue Fighting 3rd Runway
HACAN & Boris outraged by her move in the cabinet reshuffle

Man Falls From Plane in Mortlake

Police appeal for information regarding his death

It's Not Squatting If It's An Industrial Building
According to newest 'residents' in East Putney & a new law

October

Lorry Kills Pensioner On Putney High Street
The elderly man was pronounced dead at the scene

Cannabis Factory Discovered In Roehampton
Tip from a member of the public led to discovery

Drug Dealing Son Costs Mother Her Flat
44 year old evicted after teenage son & lodger convicted of dealing in class A drugs

November


Builder Dies Following Collapse Of Scaffolding In East Putney

Two other builders were injured in the accident

'Apology of the Year' Award Goes To Famous Putney Resident
The Spectator magazine award to Nick Clegg

Serial Beggar By Nat West Arrested

Claims that he was homeless were untrue

December

Talk Talk To Sponsor Lollipop Sites
Council unveils sponsorship deal to cover 11 schools

46 Year Old Man Dies Following Assault

Murder investigation launched following the death of a man assaulted outside Duke's Head pub

Pressure Group Claims Victory As Council Changes Plans

FoPC calls on the Council to rethink its plans for Putney Hospital and listen to all residents

Putney Police Station Threatened With Closure

Police report leaked to The Evening Standard

Yuletide Boost For Local Charity
Royal Hospital for Neuro-disabiity receives cheque from Barclays Bank


January 4, 2013