Merton News

• Fire At Mitcham Industrial Estate

  

  Gas cylinders were involved in the fire that broke out in the early hours of Monday morning.

• Woman Killed By Train Was Retrieving Phone

  

  The family of a young Mum who died at Wimbledon railway station after going on the track to get a phone she had dropped have been paying tribute.

• Is This London's Most Stupid Sign?

  

  Merton Council has erected a sign telling people to keep off one of the smallest patch of grass in London!

• Fire Destroys Buildings In Morden

  

  Three people have been rescued by fire crews after a fire destroyed two properties in Morden.

• Plans to Make District Line More Reliable

  

  A new timetable will come into effect on the busiest section later this year.

• £15 Million of Paintings Saved From Wimbledon Fire

  

  London Fire Brigade was called to 17th century stately home Southside House.

• Merton Say CCTV Will Keep Residents Safe Despite Cuts

  

  The footage helps in around 2000 incidents a year in the borough.

• Death threats for man cleared of murder in Wimbledon

  

  Colin Stagg says hes received death threats from his younger brother

• Hate Crime "Will Not Be Tolerated" in Merton

  

  Officials say conviction after homophobic incident shows they will take action against offenders.