In case you missed it: the top stories from Tooting last week

By Tommy Joyce

25th Oct 2021 | Local News

The location of the Green Flag award has been announced for Tooting Common
The location of the Green Flag award has been announced for Tooting Common

You can't keep up to date with the news all of the time, so here's our round-up from some of the biggest stories last week.

This part of our weekly round-up series, where we will bring you five of our favourite and best stories from the last week, just in case you missed them.

We also have a free weekly newsletter, where we will bring you our 10 top stories of the week straight into your inbox on a Friday lunchtime - you can sign up for it here.

Here are five stories you might have missed from Tooting last week…

22-year-old who was stabbed on Garratt Lane has been arrested with two others

Three men in Tooting were arrested following a stabbing near Earlsfield station.

The victim of the stabbing was also arrested affray.

A witness from the incident said that they saw a man pull out a machete.

Thankfully, the victim's condition was not life-threatening.

Find out more within the article.

Two lucky Londoners win £50k at Tooting Buzz Bingo

Two people got lucky at Buzz Bingo in Tooting, bringing home £50k apiece.

The pair have vowed to share their winnings with their family and friends.

Have a read here.

New water fountains on Tooting Common and Fishponds Playing Fields

New water fountains have been added to some of Tooting's park to try and help combat the amount of plastic waste within the parks.

Tooting Common and Fishponds Playing Fields will both benefit from the new water fountains.

Find out where else will be getting some water fountains.

Tooting dad begins 700km bike ride after raising £70,000 in memory of son

A Tooting dad has taken on the daunting challenge of riding 700km in 5 days.

In memory of his son, Leo, he and his team of lions have raised over £70,000.

All the money raised will be going to First Touch.

More within the piece.

Location of Green Flag on Tooting Common announced as hundreds of residents vote

The location of the Green Flag award for Tooting Common has been announced as hundreds of residents voted.

Green Flag status is awarded to parks that have a high standard of maintenance.

Find out within the piece where the new flag will be designated.

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