Tooting Nub News has had a brilliant three weeks since its launch and I'd like to thank you for all of your support so far.

I am extremely grateful to be able to write and tell the stories of this wonderful area.

As we continue to grow, Tooting Nub News will stay writing about things that matter to us as a community.

Before we embark on this exciting week ahead - let's take a look back at some of the top articles from the past week.

Dedicated Tooting Bec Lido member speaks about challenges during pandemic

Tooting Bec Lido is treasured by many people in our community. Like many other things across the borough, it has had to adapt in order to operate safely and economically throughout the pandemic.

A dedicated member of five years, Lisa Peake, spoke to Nub News about the challenges the lido has faced and how its community is staying loyal to Tooting's famous meeting spot.

Restoration of historic Tooting Bec Common fountain receives award

A much-loved art decor fountain in Tooting Bec Common has received an award from the council.

The Wandsworth Design Awards aim to 'reward high-quality design and give public recognition for building projects in Wandsworth that make a positive contribution to the borough.'

Wandsworth Council has awarded the fountain's restoration one of the winners in the 'Smaller Heritage Projects' category.

Former Tooting resident and 'Draw My Town' artist describes his battle with mental health

A former Tooting resident and artist has spoken openly about his mental health struggle in the lead up to World Mental Health Day.

Ben Poultney, the creator of art business 'Draw My Town', has revealed his struggle with depression through an update email he sends every week to his followers.

Contractors investigated following claim of inadequate PPE in St George's Hospital

Contractors investigated following claim of inadequate PPE in St George's Hospital

Nub News spoke to the visitor at St George's Hospital who first made the claims on social media.

Tooting Community Kitchen served over 150 meals to people in need this weekend

Tooting Community Kitchen served over 150 meals to people in need at their weekly food bank.

The kitchen gives food and refreshments to those who need it on Wednesday and Saturday every week.

From 6pm the community lined up in the cold to receive their free meals, drinks, and takeaway bags.

'The world's smallest local': Craft Tooting beer shop and bar is a community within a community

Craft Tooting opened its doors in 2016 as the first ever evening establishment in Broadway Market.

Since its launch four years ago, Tooting's first craft beer bar and shop has created a community out of an admittedly tiny premise.

Tooting pub offering 'pub desk' deal for residents working from home

A Tooting pub is urging residents working from home to come and spend the day working in their establishment.

King's Head, situated on Upper Tooting Road, is offering a £2.99 deal for free wi-fi, coffee and cake.

Tooting Rewind: Watch this video of Tooting and Balham Carnival in 1974

Watch this video from 1974 documenting Tooting and Balham Carnival.

The old footage was uploaded on Youtube by username 'horipet' in 2017.

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