COMING SOON TO #TOOTING: Kamuü, serving Sri Lankan cuisine, is to open in Broadway Market, where Rincon Guaraní was previously located. Kamuü (who already have a branch in Hounslow) plan to open in the next few days. We'll keep you posted...

The Vodafone store at 69 #Tooting High Street (on the corner with Mitcham Road) is temporarily closed while it is assessed for repairs and undergoes a refurb due to damage caused by a burst pipe. We'll keep you posted...

Police officers responded to reports of a stabbing on Mitcham Road in #Tooting this morning, Sunday 18 January, at 3:25am. More info in images.

#Tooting Food Festival at Tooting Market and Broadway Market, 14 & 15 February, 1pm-8pm, with food, music and storytelling over a two-day celebration of food, heritage and community! For more info and to purchase food tokens, visit welcometowandsworth.com/events/v6h-t...

Drivers in #Tooting and #Wandsworth are advised to beware of a parking meter scam. There have been reports of scammers loitering by parking machines, claiming to work for the council, in a bid to gain pin card details. Info via Wandsworth Council: www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/news-ja...

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Public planning consultation meeting & Q&A for The Gorringe in #Tooting this Friday 16 January, 1-2pm, at The Gorringe (info in images). More info via Project Gorringe (a local group working to revive The Gorringe as a community pub): www.projectgorringe.co.uk 📍 29 London Road, SW17 9JR

COMING SOON TO #FURZEDOWN – Next Door Baker by Kegarmo is to open at 84 Moyser Road (where Life of Fish was previously located). Find out more via instagram.com/kegarmo We'll keep you posted... #Tooting #Streatham

The Furzedown Project has launched a new Carers’ Group, which meets every Tuesday, 10am-12pm – info in images. To find out more, pop into The Furzedown Project at 93 Moyser Rd, SW16 6SJ, call them on 020 8677 4283, or visit furzedownproject.org #Tooting #Wandsworth #Balham #Battersea #Putney

Congratulations to local resident Clare Macnab, who won the Friends Of #Tooting Common (FOTC) October-December photo competition with this atmospheric and frosty photo of the common (and there were some fantastic photos from the runners-up)! More info about FOTC: friendsoftootingcommon.uk

Marks & Spencer are a step closer to opening a #Tooting branch of their Food Hall at 19-21 Mitcham Rd; the company has applied for a Premises Licence to permit the sale of alcohol (more info in images). The branch should be open sometime later this year. We'll keep you posted.

Howden Insurance #Tooting launches “Vanuary” campaign for van drivers! Get free advice and a review of your van insurance + find out how you could win a £250 Amazon voucher! T&C's apply www.howdeninsurance.co.uk/vanuary/ #ad #Balham #Wandsworth

The next Mega Skip Day takes place from 9am this Saturday 17th January, in 7 locations around Wandsworth, including Tooting. More info, including details of what you can bring and when & where the skips will be open, via Wandsworth Council: www.wandsworth.gov.uk/mega-skip-days

FREE Live Seminar for Runners at #Tooting's Instant Physio: Training & Recovery Principles for Lifelong Running 📍 Instant Physio, 261 #Balham High Rd, SW17 7BD (2 mins from Tooting Bec tube) 📅 Wednesday 21 January | 6pm-8pm 👉 Sign up: instant-physio.lpages.co/going-the-di... #ad #Streatham

An 11-year-old girl has sadly died three weeks after being hit by a car on #Tooting Bec Road shortly before 1pm on December 12, reports @itsmylondon.bsky.social: www.mylondon.news/news/south-l... #Balham

NEW Queers of #Earlsfield MONTHLY LGBTQIA+ MEETUP launches this Wednesday 14th January, 7pm-10pm, at The Leather Bottle, 538 Garratt Lane, SW17 0NY. More info in images! To find out more, search @queersofearlsfield on Instagram. #Tooting

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NEW TO #TOOTING: Ben's Game Club aims to bring the joy of tabletop gaming to as many people as possible! If you're a local venue looking to expand your roster of events, or a resident interested in trying something new, follow Ben on his Instagram @bensgameclub! #newtotooting

Brrr! It's been a freezing few days in #Tooting, as evidenced by this photo of the frozen pond on Tooting Commons, captured by @uk_fran (Instagram) – thanks for sharing! Looks like another cold one today, although the temperature is forecast to reach the dizzying heights of 4°C!

Join Transition Town #Tooting for a FREE film screening in Tooting on Wednesday 14th January! Teaming up with CREW Energy, Thinking Works, and People Owned Power, TTT will be screening two short films: 'Power Station' and ‘Threadwalkers’! More info & booking: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tooting-fi...

Join the #Tooting Bec Lido Crisis Icebreaker on Saturday 31st January! Whether you’re facing the freeze for the first time, or regularly swim in winter, everyone is welcome to make a splash, to help end homelessness. Info/register: www.crisis.org.uk/get-involved...

NEW TO #TOOTING BEC: Lane 8 Coffee has opened at 26 Trinity Rd, serving coffee, tea, pastries & more + they'll be serving free coffee this Sunday 11 Jan! Mon-Fri 6.30am-3pm, Sat 7am-4pm, Sun 8am-4pm. More info: @laneeight_coffee (Insta) Congrats & good luck to the team!

Do you need a New Year’s resolution? Exercise classes at Fishponds Fields start Monday 5 Jan. Come along and give it a go. Entrance at 91a Hebdon Rd, Tooting #tooting #fitness @tootingnewsie.bsky.social

#Tooting resident Sandra, founder of Pilates Republic, continues to grow her local Pilates offering with weekly small-group classes at Tooting Works – info in images! For more information or to book, visit pilatesrepublic.co.uk #ad #Tooting #Streatham #Furzedown #Balham

There's lots happening for all ages in libraries across #Wandsworth (including #Tooting) in January – full list of activities and libraries via Better UK: www.better.org.uk/library/news... #Putney #Battersea #Balham #Roehampton

COMING SOON TO #FURZEDOWN: Br3wery is to open a taproom serving their craft beers (with pizza from Naked Loaf) at 97 Moyser Road, where Belgiardino was previously located. They're aiming to open in March – we'll keep you posted! #Tooting

Christmas & New Year travel: Most TfL services run 20 Dec–5 Jan with some changes. No TfL services on Christmas Day (except taxis & some buses). No Night Tube Boxing Day; all-night services on New Year’s Eve. Full info via TfL: tfl.gov.uk/status-updat...

Fishponds Playing Fields in Tooting will be open until 4pm on Christmas Eve and then closed until 9am on Friday 2 Jan. The exercise classes will start again on Monday 5 Jan. Have a lovely Christmas and New Year break everyone. @tootingnewsie.bsky.social #tooting

Gail's is facing considerable backlash over opening a new bakery in #Tooting, reports @itsmylondon.bsky.social. Full story: www.mylondon.news/news/south-l...

Severe delays on the Northern Line this morning. Info & updates via TfL: tfl.gov.uk/tube-dlr-ove... #Tooting

CELEBRATE NEW YEARS EVE IN #TOOTING MARKET! The Last Dance returns with Furze Nights at Mezzanine – join them for the countdown to the final celebration of 2025! The party goes on until 3am! Grab your tickets soon before they sell out: ra.co/events/2307421

Ed from #Tooting's Instant Physio explains why post-operative rehabilitation remains a core part of what they do (info in images). Sign up for a free post-op discovery session: instant-physio.lpages.co/discovery-se... 📍261 Balham High Rd 📞020 3488 2698 🔗instantphysio.co.uk #ad #Balham #Streatham

Local charity Share (who have a garden – with a garden centre – in #Tooting) are running a fundraising campaign to help open up employment opportunities for disabled adults (info in images). Find out more and donate via: www.justgiving.com/campaign/dis... #Balham #Wandsworth #Battersea #Putney

@bigissue.com seller Polina is in the Christmas spirit outside Sainsbury's at 71-77 #Tooting High Street! You'll find her there every day, 9am-4pm in the run-up to Christmas – swing by to see her for your Christmas copy (cash and card payments available)! 🎄🦌

Resident doctors from #Tooting's St George's Hospital are striking until 7am on Mon 22 Dec, joining a national 5 days of industrial action. Strike report via @theguardian.com: www.theguardian.com/society/2025... Info on accessing care via St George's: www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/newsitem/bma...

Run an independent high street business in #Tooting? Join Burdi, the rewards network your neighbours are talking about – info in images! Email [email protected] to get started! #ad #Balham

#Wandsworth Council has started issuing speeding fines to cyclists on #Tooting Common, after deploying staff with a speed gun to monitor a popular commuter route from South West London, reports London Centric: www.londoncentric.media/p/speed-came...

Last week, a fire started in one of #Wandsworth Council’s recycling trucks because batteries were thrown in a household bin. Their team acted quickly, and no injuries occurred. Find out how & where to recycle batteries via Wandsworth Council: wandsworth.gov.uk/rubbish-and-... #Tooting #Balham

Howden Insurance #Tooting has partnered with Tooting Community Kitchen to support local families this Christmas by organising a Food Bank Donation Station at its branch on Mitcham Road - info in images.

Police have given an update on a young girl, 11, who was left fighting for her life after a crash in #Tooting on Friday. She is now in a stable condition following the incident. Full story via @itsmylondon.bsky.social: www.mylondon.news/news/south-london-news/police-give-update-after-young-33055296

🎄 SW17 Premier Trees in #Tooting🎄have Christmas trees of all shapes & sizes at 882 Garratt Ln! Trees start at just £25, with FREE local delivery! Mon-Fri 9.30am-8pm, Sat 9am-7pm, Sun 9am-6.30pm. DM @sw17premiertrees (Instagram) for info. #ad #Wandsworth #Balham #Wimbledon

NEW TO #TOOTING: McCarthy's has opened in @bwmarkettooting (where Tokova was previously located), serving traditional Irish food, drinks, snacks and more! Open Wed-Sun, 12pm to late. More info via @mccarthysirishbartooting (Insta). Congrats & good luck to Ursula & the team!

Howden Insurance #Tooting is one of 100+ UK local branches giving away free owl reflector stickers this winter, as part of its ‘Street Wise’ safety campaign (info in images). 📍Howden Insurance Tooting, 149/155 Mitcham Road, SW17 9PG 📞0208 672 3375 🌐 howdeninsurance.co.uk/tooting

The next Mega Skip Day takes place from 9am this Saturday 13th December, in seven locations around #Wandsworth, including #Tooting. More info, including details of what you can bring and when & where the skips will be open, via Wandsworth Council: www.wandsworth.gov.uk/mega-skip-days

Join #Wandsworth Foodbank tomorrow for a special screening of the Christmas classic, It's A Wonderful Life! Tickets via wandsworth.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/ch... #Battersea #Tooting #Balham

POP-UP FARMERS MARKET THIS SUNDAY, 10AM-2PM, IN #TOOTING! Liz, the fantastic force behind #Furzedown Farmers Market, brings some festive cheer to the old Springfield Hospital site at Lapidge Drive, SW17 7FX - info in images! #Balham

Join St Boniface Church in #Tooting for their Christmas lights switch-on, this Sunday 14th December, 4.45pm, with a carol service, and a raffle draw at 6pm! All welcome! 📍185 Mitcham Road, SW17 9PG

Ready to Jingle our Bells when we start to Wassail4WaterAid this week...First Stop Clapham South Tube @tootingnewsie.bsky.social

Congratulations to #Tooting’s Royal Mahal, who were awarded "Best Restaurant 2025" at the prestigious 10th annual Asian Food & Restaurant Awards last week! 🎉 Find Royal Mahal at 32-36 Upper Tooting Rd, SW17 7PD. More info on their website: royalmahal.co.uk

The Snowman comes to #Tooting! Watch the classic animation on the big screen – with live orchestral accompaniment – at #Mitcham Lane Baptist Church on Thursday 18th December, 4pm and 6pm! Book via ticketsource.co.uk/graveney-music 📍230 Mitcham Lane, SW16 6NT #Furzedown #Streatham #Balham