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Epstein's peaceful grave and controversial life

Sir Jacob Epstein (1880-1959)

9:00am Friday 24th August 2012

Wimbledon Heritage: The funeral of Sir Jacob Epstein (1880-1959), a contender for greatest sculptor of the 20th century, was held at Putney Vale Cemetery beside Wimbledon Common exactly 53 years ago today.

Merton Council should sign Armed Forces Covenenant

8:00am Thursday 23rd August 2012

Open letter to the leader of Merton Council "We believe it is important for the borough to demonstrate our continuing gratitude to the Armed Forces for their devoted service to this country."

One day left to speak out against Thameslink Wimbledon loop cut

1:57pm Wednesday 22nd August 2012

Letter to the Editor: "As someone who uses the Thameslink service from Wimbledon Chase to Farringdon, the thought of trying to change at Blackfriars in rush hour, twice a day, fills me with dread."

Let's sort out Wimbledon's road system

10:48am Friday 17th August 2012

Letter to the Editor: "During the Olympics there were police and soldiers in the streets and guns on roofs, yet here in Wimbledon, beneath our feet, lie our greatest safety hazards."

Georgette Heyer - Wimbledon novelist extraordinaire

Georgette Heyer (1902-1974)

9:09am Friday 17th August 2012

Wimbledon Heritage: Yesterday would have been the 110th birthday of Georgette Heyer (1902-1974), one of Britain’s – and undoubtedly Wimbledon’s - most successful women novelists.

Dons' Plough Lane move would end stock car racing

Greyhound racing has been held at Plough Lane since 1928

12:52pm Wednesday 15th August 2012

Letter to the Editor: "AFC Wimbledon do not have an automatic right to go back into Plough Lane and ruin a sports ground being happily used by other sports."

Captain Marryat - the Wimbledonian who never was

Captain Frederick Marryat (1792-1848)

9:00am Friday 10th August 2012

Wimbledon Heritage: Associated with two of Wimbledon's best known houses - yet never really a resident - Captain Frederick Marryat died 164 years ago yesterday.

Paddy Hasty: an Olympian and Tooting and Mitcham legend

Paddy Hasty (left) with his father

5:00pm Thursday 9th August 2012

Tooting & Mitcham United Supporter's Trust pays tribute to Paddy Hasty, the last footballer to score a goal for Team GB in 1960.

When the greatest defender of French justice sought exile in Wimbledon

Emile Zola

9:00am Friday 3rd August 2012

Wimbledon Heritage: Emile Zola, the great French writer who risked his life by defending an innocent man against racism, considered settling in Wimbledon after escaping here exactly 114 years ago.

No need for bus lane on Saturdays

Merton Council created the bus lane to stop cars slowing down travelling through Wimbledon

8:00am Friday 3rd August 2012

Letter to the Editor: "We do not have rush hours at weekends, so why do we have bus lane restrictions between 7.00 - 10.00 am and 4.00 – 7.00 p.m. on Saturdays?"

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