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Works to begin on Wandsworth Town Station in 2026
Wandsworth Town Station is getting a major upgrade next year. The council is investing in the station to add a second entrance and install lifts to grant step-free access for commuters. The local station is fairly antiquated, and given the recent influx of new homes in the area, upgrades to the nearest railway station are … Read more
Aussie jewellery retailer arrives in Wandsworth
Lovisa, the Australian jewellery retailer, has opened their latest store at Southside Shopping Centre. The brand boasts more than 900 stores across 45 countries and produces a whopping 150 new styles each week, taking inspiration from couture runways and global street style to deliver a variety of affordable designs. The new Southside store features a … Read more
Southside to highlight accessibility this Purple Tuesday
On Tuesday 4 November, Southside Shopping Centre is marking Purple Tuesday by helping to raise awareness of sensory and accessibility issues. Purple Tuesday is an annual initiative which looks to improve the customer experience for disabled people and their families year-round. Participating organisations, such as Southside, make commitments to greater inclusion and accessibility, to ensure a … Read more
Halloween fun in Wandsworth Town
Darkness crawls across the land, the midnight hour is close at hand. Well, no, we’re just inching ever closer to the spookiest of days – HALLOWEEN! So, we thought we’d do a helpful roundup of some of the best things happening in town this spooky season. Sink your fangs into these. Gravity MAX Wandsworth’s massive … Read more
Little Waitrose has opened in Wandsworth Town
Waitrose has opened a brand-new store at Wandsworth’s New Acres development. The Little Waitrose store offers everything from daily essentials to freshly baked goods, meal deals, wine and beer, cleaning products, and so much more. You can also order your shopping to go via Uber Eats, Deliveroo, and Just Eat, Tina Mitchell, Waitrose interim managing … Read more
Black History Month comes to Southside Wandsworth
Southside Shopping Centre will be celebrating Black History Month this October with a vibrant line-up of events showcasing the creativity, culture and heritage within our community. Pointe Black, a non-profit community ballet company, will be performing on Saturday 11 October, from 1pm and 4pm. Blending classical ballet with African and Caribbean influences, Pointe Black is … Read more
We’ve supercharged our commitment to a safer town centre
We have supercharged our Business Crime Reduction Partnership (BCRP) to create a safer town centre. Since August, we’ve increased our investment to deliver a more robust and visible service. What this means for you: More Presence: Our security partners – Safer Business Network – are now on the ground for a full day, every Monday; … Read more
Southside Shopping Centre appoints new Centre Director
Southside Shopping Centre has announced the appointment of Shannon Reed as its new Centre Director. Shannon brings a wealth of experience in the retail landscape, having previously lead operations for brands and franchise partners across Australia, Ireland, Kuwait, Oman, and in the UK. As Centre Director, Shannon is passionate about continuing to transform Southside into … Read more
Have your say on how to improve Wandsworth Town
Do you live, work, or play in Wandsworth Town? An initiative has been launched by Richmond and Wandsworth Council, in partnership with Transport for London (TfL), to address areas for improvement in Wandsworth Town and make it a great place to live, do business, and visit. The scheme will look at streets and pavements, accessibility, … Read more
Wandsworth in Bloom winners announced
Wandsworth in Bloom sought to highlight the beauty and importance of local green spaces, from community gardens to balconies in bloom. The awards ceremony was held last week at the Pump House Gallery in Battersea Park, bringing together nominees, community partners and sponsors, and special guests to celebrate the greening of local spaces. Local winners … Read more