Happy Sunday! And welcome to this weeks round up of our best bits in Tooting.

We've rounded up this week's news highlights, just in case you missed it.

British civil rights activist awarded blue plaque

Darcus Howe's blue plaque was unveiled earlier this week as he was recognised for his work for British civil rights.

The plaque honouring Howe was created by the Nubian Jak Foundation, which works with English Heritage. It is sponsored by Black History Walks.

Tooting local woman who lived on a bench for seven years has passed away

Hawa Abdi Sharige passed away on New Years Eve after contracting pneumonia.

Boards have been placed on Tooting library for people to leave notes of condolences.

Wandsworth Oasis are hiring

Wandsworth Oasis are hiring full time shop managers and part time supervisors.

This charity shop has stores across Wandsworth borough including Tooting, Battersea, Balham Earlsfield, Putney, Clapham and Furzedown.

Do you recognise these men?

Police are appealing for witnesses with information on the two men photographed in this article.

The images were released earlier this week in connection with a racial abuse incident that took place at Tooting Bec in December 2021.

Sir David Attenborough wrote a personal note to the children at a local primary school

The broadcasting legend sent the children at Sellincourt Primary School a letter to congratulate their hard work of protecting the planet.

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