Putney SW15 Newsletter 29 December, 2017


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29 December 2017

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What's happened in Putney

Police And Public Stop Man From Jumping
Police & RNLI once again called to Putney Bridge to stop a suicide

Three Further Strike Dates Announced on South Western Trains
In addition to New Year's Eve industrial action by RMT union members

Could Local Byron Burger Be For The Chop?
Uncertain future for gourmet burger chain which has closed some London branches



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Rugby Result: Blackheath 17 Rosslyn Park 17
A draw was the fairest result for this tense Local Derby

Is Honesty Always The Best Policy?
TV production company looking for volunteers for new show

Forthcoming Transport Disruption on Public Transport in Putney
Tubes and trains affected by engineering works



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2017 - The Good The Bad & The Ugly

January

Putney High Street Breached Pollution Limits 11 Times in 2017 Already
Prediction is that the annual limit will be broken in first ten days of the year

Motorcyclist Dies After Roehampton Lane Crash
Man in sixties was in collision with a car by entrance to Queen Mary's Hospital

No Jail For City Lawyer But Five Years On Sex Offenders Register
Alistair Main was guilty of sexual assault and racial abuse in the London Rowing Club

February

Local MPs Split on Triggering Article 50
Justine Greening campaigned to remain but is now 'respecting the democratic result'

Roehampton Woman Found Guilty of Animal Abuse
Kept animals in unsuitable conditions breaching previous disqualification order

Standing Ovation For Oar-Inspiring Play
Sold out tribute to Geordie 'father of modern rowing' moves on to Newcastle



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March

Anger Over Light Pollution on Putney Common
Residents concerned night lights are over the top and harming nature

Mayor Launches 'Low Emission Bus Zones' On Putney High Street
Only buses that meet toughest emission standards permitted in the new zone

Emotional Appeal By Daughter To Trace Killer 30 Years On
John Gibbons was stabbed in his flat in Putney in 1985

Putney Boat Hire Firm Say Future Threatened By PLA Ruling
Banning of vessels could have impact on University Boat Race

April

London Shoe Rebuilder Celebrates 40 Years
Family business re-heels generations of Putney families and local stars

Gangs Unit Seize Class A Drugs From Roehampton Flat
Police say 'large quantity' of heroin and crack cocaine found

Putney Hill Junction Identified as One of London's Most Dangerous
New analysis by TfL shows it has the ninth worst safety record in the capital

Damning Response to Levellers Court Plan
Design Review Panel say people of Putney 'shortchanged' by current proposal

May

Former Ashcroft Technology Academy Head Charged With Indecent Assault
Marcus Barker pleaded not guilty to five counts of indecent assault on a boy under 16

Zoe Ball's Boyfriend Found Dead In His Putney Home
40-year-old Billy Yates was a BBC cameraman on The Antiques Roadshow

Police Commissioner Meets Family of Murder Victim Lewis Elwin
Cressida Dick visits Roehampton to discuss knife crime epidemic

Putney Gets a London's Choking Grey Plaque
High Street 'honoured' by scheme which aims to highlight poor air quality



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June

Charities Commission Appoints Interim Manager
Gordon Reid will oversee management of Putney & Wimbledon Commons alongside trustees

Shock For Justine Greening As Majority Crumbles
Labour closer to taking Putney than their most optimistic expectations 

Putney Stands United Against Terrorist Attacks
Mayor attends vigil organised by Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Elders Association

End Of An Era As Popular Local Restaurant Announces Closure
Emile's has served customers in Putney for over thirty years 

July

Let There Be Light!
Council confirms Putney Bridge floodlights will be reinstalled

Campaigners Fight to Save Roehampton Victorian Villa
Application made to demolish locally listed house on Alton Road

Wandsworth Park 'Land Grab' Proposal Active Again
Residents applying to convert riverside space into private gardens

Judy Murray Braves Rain to Open New Courts
The promise of cake entices Scottish tennis coach to Southfields Lawn Tennis Club

August

Former Putney Banker Released By al-Qaeda
Stephen McGown reunited with his family after six years as a hostage

Mr Benn Goes Walking
A cartoon character is to get real Putney pathway named after him

Jogger Pushes Woman in Front of Bus on Putney Bridge
Dramatic CCTV footage released showing victim's narrow escape

Disputed Section of Wandsworth Park Given Asset of Community Value Status
Move by Friends group to prevent riverside space being transferred to private ownership

September

From Railway Pub To Revolution Cocktail Bar
Countdown is on as punters told pub closing in ten days

The 'Putney Bridge Pusher' "Did It On Purpose"
Believes Oliver Salbris the hero driver who swerved to avoid floored pedestrian

Thousands Flock to Foreshore Festival
For a celebration of the River Thames in Putney last weekend

Southfields Couple To Stand Trial For Murder
After badly burnt body of their au pair was found in garden

Putney Councillor & Wandsworth Mayor Passes Away
Tributes pour in for Jim Maddan OBE

October

Benches On Putney Lower Common Get Support From The Public
Conservators to make renewal decision at next meeting

Driver Gets Curfew After Abusing Cyclist in Putney
Filmed saying 'Get in front of me again, I'll run you straight over'

Proposed Constituency Boundaries Would Split Putney and Roehampton
Western part of Justine Greening's seat would become part of Wimbledon

Joe Joyce Wins Professional Debut
British title challenger Ian Lewison threw in the towel in round 8

November

Teenager and His Parents Arrested After Cannabis Find
Mum and dad detained after plants discovered in their home

Ten Storey Hotel Proposed For High Street
179 bedrooms, offices and commercial spaces planned for the brownfield site

John Locker Wins Thamesfield By-Election
Conservatives hold ward with a significantly reduced majority

Report Concludes Charity Lost £325,000 on Putney Common Land
Wimbledon & Putney Conservators say they delayed release of valuation under 'legal guidance'

December

Tom Thumb Stowaway From St Lucia
Putney Animal Hospital takes in young Gecko

Putney NatWest Saved From The Chop
As neighbouring branches to close as part of a cull of 259 branches by RBS

Coalition Of Community Groups To Bid To Run Roehampton Playing Fields
Calls for the Council to put plans on hold whilst group puts together proposal

Roehampton Cricketer Gives England Ashes Hope
Dawid Malan hits his maiden test century at the WACA in Perth

Fulham FC Submits Planning Application for Stadium Redevelopment
Plans include new leisure facilities, apartments, green spaces and riverside walk



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What's on in Putney

Art Exhibition Raising Funds For The Alzheimer's Society
At Putney Library over Christmas and new year

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The Impact of the 1914-18 War on West London
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