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Man who engaged girl, 12, in online sex act escapes jail
6:50am Friday 12th March 2010
A “predatory” former head-boy who lured a 12-year-old he met through a Merton church group into showing her underwear on a webcam has been sentenced to community service.
Papers should face charges over sex ads, says group
12:49pm Friday 12th March 2010
Newspapers carrying prostitution advertisements should face the same penalties as men who pay to have sex with trafficked women, a campaign group has said.
Unholy row erupts over Sunday canvassing
6:40am Friday 12th March 2010
Claims a councillor was dropped by his party for refusing to canvas voters rather than take church services have sparked a furious political row.
Mitcham man dies after crash with bus in Croydon
8:41am Thursday 11th March 2010
A van driver who collided with a bus was discharged from hospital but died just days after from multiple organ failure.
Skip lorry stolen for cash machine raid
6:20am Thursday 11th March 2010
Thieves rammed a skip lorry through the wrought iron gates of a Mitcham merchant’s yard before using the stolen vehicle for a smash-and-grab on a Thornton Heath supermarket.
Rations reduced at Merton Council?
1:00pm Thursday 11th March 2010
A generous food and drink allowance for councillors and officers attending evening meetings could soon be taken off the menu.
Patient killed himself after suicide watch relaxed
10:00am Thursday 11th March 2010
A “much-loved son” escaped from Springfield Hospital and killed himself just two days after he was taken off constant watch, an inquest heard on March 3.
Award for heroic coach explosion cop
7:00am Thursday 11th March 2010
A heroic Wimbledon policeman who risked his life to rescue children from a burning coach has won a national award.
Charity boss warns of tough times ahead
6:40am Thursday 11th March 2010
Funding cuts to good causes will hit some of Merton’s most vulnerable residents in the next few years, the head of one of the borough’s biggest charities has said.
Tramlink left off Underground map because of 'clutter'
6:20am Thursday 11th March 2010
The Croydon Tramlink is to be left off the London Tube map despite its key future connecting east and west London.
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