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Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
RE-OPENED IN #TOOTING: McDonald's at 42-44 Mitcham Rd has re-opened after a refurbishment, including dedicated areas for different ways to order, along with the removal of the front counter, and an area for delivery drivers. Open 5.30am-2am Sun-Thur (open til 3am Fri & Sat).
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Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
#Wandsworth Council has introduced a new Fair Use Charter for e-bike & e-scooter operators, which aims to tackle obstructive parking, improve safety and take stronger enforcement action. Full story on our website: shorturl.ly/-XQ3z
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Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Low-income #Wandsworth residents face losing council tax exemption, reports @itsmylondon.bsky.social, as the authority also plans a 94 per cent hike in council tax bills. Full story: www.mylondon.news/news/south-l... #Tooting #Furzedown #Balham #Earlsfield #Battersea #Putney #Roehampton
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Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
MISSING | Can you help find Grant, aged 34? He was last seen in #Tooting on Saturday 10 October, wearing a blue vest, blue hoodie, black jeans, white trainers and glasses. If you have any info, please call the police on 999 quoting CAD 3418/10OCT. #Furzedown #Balham #Wandsworth #Streatham #Mitcham
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Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Anyone missing a parrot? This friendly bird was just spotted opposite #Tooting Bec Lido entrance.👇
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Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Ned is still missing – has anyone seen him? #Tooting
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Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Tinie Tempah in #Tooting! The multi-award-winning musician, broadcaster and industry pioneer popped into Burrito Cartel in Tooting Market for some tacos and a burrito a few days ago, and posed for this brilliant photo with Burrito Cartel owner, AJ – thanks for sharing, AJ! @tinietempah.bsky.social
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Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
British Comedian of the Year is BACK at The Antelope on Thursday 15th October – get £5 off the £15 ticket price with code BCOTY26 when booking via getawaycomedy.com/shows/tootin... 🗓️ Thursday 15 Oct, 7.45pm–9.45pm 📍 The Antelope, 76 Mitcham Rd, SW17 9NG ad #Furzedown #Wandsworth
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Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
This Saturday in #Tooting! 👇
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Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
COMING SOON TO #TOOTING BEC: Be Nine Nails & Beauty is to open at 2 Tooting Bec Road (next to Tooting Bec tube) where The Station Gourmet Burgers was previously located. We'll keep you posted...
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Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Following the closure of much-loved #Tooting Asian grocery store Bhavin’s, Anil’s son Vikash has written the following about the shop and its significance in the Tooting community: tootingnewsie.co.uk/p/a-message-...
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Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Has anyone seen Ned? Details in poster. #Tooting
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Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Garba Workshop tomorrow at Mushkil Aasaan in #Tooting – full info in poster! Want to discover more events in Tooting, #Furzedown and #Earlsfield? Visit our events page at events.tootingnewsie.co.uk
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Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
COMING SOON TO #TOOTING: The Happy Pot, serving Malaysian street food, is to open in Tooting Market (where Poutine was previously located). They plan to open in the next week or so. We’ll keep you posted...
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Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Who caught the stunning sunset over #Tooting the other night? @dermotsteedman (Instagram) did, and captured these amazing pics over Tooting Bec Lido and Tooting Bec Athletics Track – thanks for sharing!
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Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
🧘‍♂️FREE YOGA at Hotpod Yoga South #Wimbledon every Saturday in October, 9am-10am! 🧘‍♀️ Book: hotpodyoga.com/studios/sout... (£2 refundable deposit required). 📍8 Morden Road, SW19 3BH – right opposite South Wimbledon tube (just a couple of stops from Tooting). ad #Tooting #Merton
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Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
50% OFF ALL FOOD + 2 SPRITZ FOR £14 at Italian restaurant L'assaggino in Broadway Market!! 🇮🇹 Book: lassagginoalmercato.com 📍 L’Assaggino, Unit 9-11 Broadway Market, 29 #Tooting High Street, SW17 0RJ ad #Furzedown #Balham #Wandsworth
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Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The Woodfield Pavilion invites you to their Big Green Day of Action this Sat 3rd Oct, 12:30pm-3:30pm! There'll be stalls & free activities including crafts, textile repairs, campaigns, climate-related talks, films, refreshments & much more! More info: www.thewoodfield.org/whatson-1/s1...
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Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Traid #Tooting Launch Party this Thursday – second-hand shopping, music, free drinks (while stocks last) and more! 📍 Traid Tooting, 57–59 Tooting High Street, SW17 0SP 📅 Thursday 24th September ⏰ 6pm–8pm 🎟️ Free entry – reserve your spot here: bit.ly/46LkiW1
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Forever Fishponds @ffishponds.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Please spread the word about the Fishponds Garden Harvest event next Sat 26 Sept. 3-5pm. Entrance at 91a Hebdon Road and walk to the end of the field. All welcome #tooting #garden @tootingnewsie.bsky.social
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Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Howden Insurance #Tooting recently held a dress-down charity day in support of @thefelixproject.bsky.social, with employees generously donating money and food to help those in need – more info in images. 📍 Howden Tooting, 149/155 Mitcham Road, SW17 9PG. 8.30am-5pm, Monday to Friday.
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Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
#Wandsworth Council could raise council tax by £958 for a Band D property, an increase of 94%, under proposals described as "outrageous", reports the BBC: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #Tooting #Balham #Putney #Battersea
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Forever Fishponds @ffishponds.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Fishponds tomato and chilli jam. 🌶️ 🍅 Come and sample our homegrown produce at the Fishponds Open Day. Sat 26 Sept 3-5pm at Fishponds Fields, 91a Hebdon Road, Tooting @tootingnewsie.bsky.social
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Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
FRAUD PREVENTION EVENT at #Tooting Library, this Friday 18 September, 10am-12pm. Residents are welcome to attend and ask any questions about online fraud prevention or any other crime prevention. More info about Tooting Broadway local police via: www.met.police.uk/area/your-ar...
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Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
This Saturday 12 September, TfL is organising a family-friendly treasure hunt to mark the centenary of the Northern line extension to #Morden (including #Balham, #Tooting Bec and Tooting Broadway), which is open to all. More info on our website: t.ly/A7UFz
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Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
A triumphant fashion show took place this week, staged by Oxfam #Earlsfield at The Wandle Pub! More info on our website: tootingnewsie.co.uk/p/oxfam-earl... #Tooting #Wandsworth
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Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
On Saturday 5th September, police officers executed a warrant at an address on Smallwood Road in #Tooting, seizing almost 300 wraps of heroin and crack cocaine, and arrested 2 individuals. More info on our website: t.ly/9N-eH
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Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
FREE activities for young carers in #Wandsworth – more info on our website: tootingnewsie.co.uk/p/free-activ... #Tooting #Balham #Putney #Battersea #Roehampton #ClaphamJunction #Furzedown
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Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
McDonald's #Tooting at 42-44 Mitcham Road is temporarily closed whilst it undergoes a refurbishment, and should re-open in a few weeks. We'll keep you posted...
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Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Shoezone, at 55-57 Mitcham Road in #Tooting, has permanently closed its doors. We'll keep you posted as to what will be replacing it...
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Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
The #Wandsworth Disabled People’s Forum, run by and for local disabled people, hold meetings in the borough every three months, with the next meeting on Tuesday 15th September at #Balham Library. More info on our website: tootingnewsie.co.uk/p/the-wandsw... #Tooting #Putney #Battersea #Roehampton
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Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
NEW TO #TOOTING: Local resident Thomas has launched Atlas51, offering a handpicked collection of custom expeditions, journeys and courses for people looking to get well beyond the usual tourist trail. More info: atlas51.co Congratulations and good luck, Thomas!
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Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Comedy is BACK at The Antelope this Thursday 10 September with Rob Auton headlining, plus Scarlett Thomas, & surprise guests! 25% off tickets with code TOOTINGSEPT when booking via getawaycomedy.com/shows/tootin... 🗓️ Thursday 10 September, 7.45pm–9.45pm 📍 The Antelope, 76 Mitcham Rd, SW17 9PG
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Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
🎉 Celebrating 5 years in #Tooting! Elaka Food City has become a firm favourite with locals since 2021, with an extraordinary range of Sri Lankan and South Asian food! Plus, you can order via shop.elakafoodcity.com 🕖 7am–11pm, every day 📍 42 London Rd, SW17 9HP ad #Mitcham
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Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
DOG SHOW this Sunday! Come along to #Wandsworth Common for the Friends of Wandsworth Common’s annual Dog Show! 📅 Sun 6th Sept: 12pm-4pm 📝 Registration: 10am-12pm 📍 Bellevue Field, opposite the Hope Pub 🏆 Best rescue, puppy, senior, trick, loose lead, young handler & more! #Tooting #Balham
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Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
CLOSING DOWN SALE at Star Fabrics in Broadway Market, with fabrics starting at just £1 per metre! Mr Singh is offering amazing deals on fabrics, abayas, scarves & more! 📍Unit 105-7, Broadway Market, 29 #Tooting High St, SW17 0RJ 🕙 10am-6pm Mon-Sat, 11am-5pm Sun ad #Balham #Wandsworth #Furzedown
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Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
#Tooting resident Daniel Edwards is using drag, glittery toilet seats & an inflatable colon to make talking about poo & cancer less taboo, with Booty Call, an LGBTQ+-led CIC, hosting events to raise awareness about bowel cancer. Story via @itsmylondon.bsky.social: www.mylondon.news/news/health/...
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Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
#Tooting’s St George’s Hospital is currently hosting an exhibition showcasing the history of the hospital. More info on our website: t.ly/tWhKF
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Forever Fishponds @ffishponds.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Rain at last at the Fishponds Fields Community Garden. 🪴 More info at www.foreverfishponds.com #tooting #gardening @tootingnewsie.bsky.social
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Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
A #Tooting convenience shop has lost a battle to sell alcohol until 2am, after the Met Police raised concerns this would add to anti-social behaviour and violence in the area. applications should be refused if they are, reports @itsmylondon.bsky.social: www.mylondon.news/news/south-l...
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Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
The results for the Trinity ward (covering parts of #Tooting Bec and #Balham) by-election have been declared. Cllr Georgiani (Labour Party) has won the seat with 1,558 votes. More info via #Wandsworth Council: www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/news-au...
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Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
NEW TO #TOOTING: Traid has opened a charity shop at 57-59 Tooting High St, selling adults' & children's clothing, accessories & more! They also take donations of clothes, accessories, books & bric-a-brac. 10am-6pm Mon-Sat, 11am-5pm Sun. Congrats & good luck to the team!
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Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
The next Not Just Things Antique, Vintage & Collectables market takes place this Bank Holiday weekend on the 29th, 30th & 31st of August, at the #Balham Boxing Club near the #Tooting Triangle playground! For more info, email notjustthings@mail.com
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Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
12-WEEK "BACK TO SCHOOL" AUTUMN BOOTCAMP starting Tuesday September 1st on #Tooting Common with Combat Conditioning Tooting for just £150! ​⚠️ Spaces are limited to 20 to keep class quality high. Book via www.combatconditioning.uk ad #Balham #Furzedown
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Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Following the sad news that country music icon Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, a reminder that her legacy lives on in #Wandsworth (including #Tooting), where every child up to age 5 can receive a free monthly book through her Imagination Library: www.wandsworth.gov.uk/imagination-...
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Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Vermicelli x Indie Wine Club pairing collaboration, every Wednesday in September, 5pm-10pm in Tooting Market! 🍕🍷🍝 🎟️ vermicelli-restaurants.co.uk 📍 Vermicelli & Indie Wine Club, Tooting Market, 21-23 Tooting High St, SW17 0SN ad #Furzedown #Wandsworth #Balham
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Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
COMING SOON TO #TOOTING: Feel Good Coffee is to open a branch at 86 Mitcham Rd (where Metin was previously located). Feel Good, a social enterprise run by charity Regenerate, supports local young people who are facing barriers to employment. More info: feelgood-london.org
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Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Shoezone, at 55-57 Mitcham Road in #Tooting, has announced that they'll be permanently closing on Monday 7th September. Watch this space for more details...
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Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Congratulations to #Tooting’s Lily Bassett, who’s won her fourth European Gold Boxing Medal at the U19 European Championships, at just 16 years old! More info on our website: t.ly/i-HMK
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Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Herne Hill Harriers hosted the British Milers Club at their home track in #Tooting Bec last week, welcoming an international field of athletes and a packed crowd for a night of high-quality middle-distance racing. Full story on our website: t.ly/CVrdc
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