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Major disruption at Clapham Junction station due to 'emergency services' incident

3 days ago | yourlocalguardian.co.uk | Berk Uyal

Major disruption at Clapham Junction station due to 'emergency services' incident (Image: Google) An emergency services incident is causing major delays to services at Clapham Junction station. The incident was reported between Clapham Junction and Twickenham at around 5pm today (April 21). National Rail confirmed that all lines between these stations have closed and services may be delayed by up to 15 minutes.
The Sutton primary schools with too many students enrolled

4 days ago | yourlocalguardian.co.uk | Ezekiel Bertrand

19 of the 41 primary schools in Sutton are overcrowded (Image: Google Maps) A total of 19 primary schools are overcrowded in Sutton. The latest data from the Department for Education revealed that around 18 per cent of all state schools in England were at or more than capacity in 2023/24. Nearly a quarter of the country's secondary schools were at or over capacity, while 16 per cent of primary schools were at or in excess of capacity.
Sutton has been praised for its good schools but has 'poor wellbeing'

4 days ago | yourlocalguardian.co.uk | Ezekiel Bertrand

Sutton has been praised for it's schools, but has poor wellbeing, according to a new national report (Image: Google Maps) A new national report has highlighted both the strengths and weaknesses when it comes to living in Sutton. The London Borough of Sutton ranked 310th out of 1,447 locations in the latest Best Places to Live guide, published by Garrington Property Finders.
The most expensive street in Cheam with house prices at nearly £3 million

5 days ago | yourlocalguardian.co.uk | Ezekiel Bertrand

Golf Side is the most expensive street to buy a house in Cheam (Image: Google Maps) Cheam’s housing market is diverse, with property prices ranging from £198,000 on the most affordable streets to nearly £3 million in the most expensive areas. According to data from HM Land Registry and Property Solvers, the average house price in Sutton is £485,630. Over the past five years, property values have risen by £134,968, an increase of 25.15 per cent.
Why this leafy Surrey market town has been named one of the best places to leave

5 days ago | yourlocalguardian.co.uk | Ezekiel Bertrand

We've listed five reasons that make Epsom a truly great place to live (Image: Google Maps) Epsom has been named one of the best places to live in England — and it’s not hard to see why. The latest rankings from property experts Garrington placed Epsom second in their nationwide list of most desirable places to live, just behind Redbourn in Hertfordshire and ahead of Whitburn in Tyne and Wear.
Huge disruption to South Western trains to Waterloo this Easter weekend

6 days ago | yourlocalguardian.co.uk | Ezekiel Bertrand

South Western trains will be cancelled this Easter weekend (Image: NQ) South Western train services to and from London Waterloo via the Teddington area will be cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses for this Easter weekend due to major maintenance work. The works will affect services from Good Friday to Easter Monday (April 18 to April 21). We have broken down the details for you to plan your journey this Easter weekend.
Five must-try places for fish and chips in Sutton

6 days ago | yourlocalguardian.co.uk | Ezekiel Bertrand

We've listed the best places to get fish and chips in Sutton (Image: Pixabay) Fish and chips are one of Britain's most popular dishes, so we’ve rounded up the best places where you can enjoy one in Sutton. There’s no doubt that the people of Sutton love their fish and chips, whether it’s plain or with a squeeze of lemon and a drop of tartare sauce. Below are the top places in Sutton to get yourself a fish and chip supper.
The best places for a scenic walk in Croydon this Easter weekend

6 days ago | yourlocalguardian.co.uk | Ezekiel Bertrand

Farthing Downs, Addington Park, Lloyd Park and Wandle Park (Image: Google Maps) With Easter weekend offering a well-earned break and the first real signs of spring, now’s the time to get outside and explore Croydon’s green spaces. Whether you’re planning a relaxed Good Friday walk, a family outing on Easter Sunday, or simply want to burn off the chocolate eggs, there are plenty of scenic spots across the borough to enjoy.
Carshalton’s most expensive streets to buy houses revealed

6 days ago | yourlocalguardian.co.uk | Ezekiel Bertrand

Pine Walk has been revealed to be the most expensive street in Carshalton (Image: Google Maps) Carshalton offers a broad mix of homes, with prices stretching from as low as £219,000 on the cheapest roads to nearly £2 million in the area’s most exclusive spots. Fresh figures from the HM Land Registry and Property Solvers show that the average property price in Carshalton now sits at £567,695 – well above many nearby towns.
Why this quaint Surrey village has been voted one of the best places to live

6 days ago | yourlocalguardian.co.uk | Ezekiel Bertrand

We've listed five things that makes Ewell one of the best places to live (Image: Google Maps) Ewell has been named one of the best places to live in England – and it’s easy to see why. In the latest rankings from property experts Garrington, Ewell came eighth in their list of the most desirable places to live in the country, just behind Merley in Dorset and ahead of Chigwell in Essex.