Sutton businesses at the top of the high street say a lack of free parking due to TfL red route restrictions and the Morrisons closure is driving customers away, despite council figures showing increased footfall.
Sutton councillors reject HMO expansion at 48 Hallmead Road for third time in a year, against officer recommendation, after residents cite police callouts and anti-social behaviour.
A 14-year-old boy was arrested for allegedly plotting to attack Sutton Central Masjid. Mosque leader Moin Uddin says Muslims feel unsafe and share harassment experiences.
Marian James, former Sutton councillor, died at 71 just two days after receiving the Freedom of the Borough. She was founding CEO of Sutton Carers Centre and served over a decade.
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Sutton Council spent over £27k removing flags from lampposts in a year. Leader Barry Lewis says 'cheap flags' are not wanted, and the council may seek injunctions against repeat offenders.
Liam Carroll, 22, stole six luxury cars worth £171,500 in Sutton, Croydon and Surrey. Jailed for 2 years 11 months after police found his fingerprint and victim's licence near his home.
Inspectors found systemic failings in Sutton's SEND services, including risks to children with dysphagia and delays in assessments, but also noted positives.
Globalls mini golf wins 15-year lease for Sutton's Throwley Yard, chosen over higher bidders to boost footfall, despite criticism over lack of consultation.
Dame Penelope Keith, star of The Good Life and To the Manor Born, has died aged 86. Her family confirmed she passed away peacefully while living with cancer at her Surrey home.
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Fred Mendonca, 62, initially dismissed his heart attack as indigestion. After recovery at St Helier Hospital, he abseiled 125ft from its roof with his daughter to raise funds.
St Helier Hospital has secured £57m for an A&E expansion after CQC inspectors found the department operates at over 10 times its designed capacity, with patients enduring corridor care.
Police are investigating a burglary in Sutton where valuable gold jewellery, including an orchid-shaped necklace, was stolen. CCTV shows a silver BMW fleeing the scene.
A three-year-old boy died after falling from a second-storey window in Sutton. A woman in her 30s was arrested on suspicion of child neglect. Police are investigating.
Plans for 103 homes on Sutton's green belt face backlash, with residents calling it a 'land grab' and warning of traffic, biodiversity loss, and infrastructure strain.
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Sutton's first Reform UK councillors, Janey Gould and Alison Long, have told the Local Democracy Reporting Service to 'desist from contact' after being asked about their plans as the main opposition group.
An 18-year-old man was stabbed outside a gym on Sutton High Street in a daylight attack. Police are investigating and urge witnesses to come forward.
Liberal Democrats win 51 of 55 seats in Sutton local elections, wiping out Conservatives. Reform UK becomes main opposition with two seats. Voter turnout rises to 46.78%.
Parties vying for Sutton Council outline pledges on transport, housing, and the Beddington incinerator ahead of May 7 polls.
Sutton Council announces 228 candidates for the 2026 local elections, with Reform UK contesting all 20 wards for the first time. The Liberal Democrats aim to maintain control since 1986.
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A 63-year-old Sutton woman suffered a fractured shoulder after tumbling into her wheelie bin while cleaning it on her driveway, requiring ambulance transport to hospital.
Australian coffee brand Jamaica Blue launches a new café in Sutton town centre, offering specialty coffee and brunch dishes, creating 20 jobs for the local economy.
Patrick Ogbonna resigns from the Liberal Democrats, citing a 'toxic' environment, racism, and an obsessive focus on leafleting targets ahead of local elections.
The Sutton community pays tribute to Conrad Azurahm Pugsley, known as the 'Wizard of Sutton', who was buried on March 3. The beloved figure, recognized for his Pagan robes and deep conversations, touched many lives in South West London.
Sutton Council plans a 4.99% council tax increase and £13.3 million in cuts, blaming government funding reforms and rising demand for services.
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Sutton Council has approved a £1bn expansion of the London Cancer Hub, creating world-leading research facilities but facing criticism over traffic impacts and allotment displacement.
Sutton residents urge council to oppose expansions of Viridor incinerator and SUEZ anaerobic digestion plant, citing health and pollution concerns ahead of local elections.
Opposition councillors in Sutton have launched scathing criticism of the Liberal Democrat administration, alleging years of wasteful spending and failed projects in a fiery council meeting.
McDonald's seeks to extend Sutton High Street hours to 5am daily. Councillors to decide amid noise and child safeguarding concerns. Read the latest.
Sutton Council announces revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year, plus details of a free Christmas tree recycling service for residents.
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Sutton Council announces revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year. Find out your new collection day and details of the free Christmas tree recycling service.
