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St Helier ward closes as patients struck down with winter vomiting bug

Updated 5:41pm Monday 8th February 2010

Health chiefs were forced to introduce a temporary ward closure today after patients were struck down with norovirus - the winter vomiting bug.

Nominate now for National Lottery Awards

Updated 2:55pm Monday 8th February 2010

Merton residents and community groups are being asked to nominate their favourite Lottery-funded project in the borough for the National Lottery Awards 2010.

Wimbledon children don hats for Haiti

Updated 1:12pm Monday 8th February 2010

School children in Wimbledon have used their heads to earn cash for a good cause.

Number plate thefts soar in Merton

Updated 6:20am Monday 8th February 2010

Number plates are being stolen off an alarming number of cars in Merton, prompting police to give motorists free security screws to strengthen their cars.