People don’t usually think of Carshalton and Beddington as places with islands. But follow the River Wandle and its ponds, channels and lakes and you’ll find a surprising number of them. Some were created by the river, others by people diverting water to power mills or shaping the landscape. This isn’t an exhaustive list — […]

Have you noticed something slightly unexpected appearing on Carshalton High Street? Bongs. Yes, those glass smoking devices that you might once have associated with student bedrooms, festivals or rather more alternative corners of society are now being sold on the High Street. So what’s a bong, exactly? It’s basically a pipe with a chamber of […]

EXCLUSIVE Carshalton’s much-loved giant tree has been officially measured again – and the results show it has grown significantly since it was last measured more than 60 years ago. The impressive London plane beside the stream that feeds Carshalton Ponds has been remeasured following a request to the Forestry Commission, with the official results now […]

Yes, it’s finally here. The vote to end all votes. Which is Carshalton’s BEST coffee shop? It’s the 16th Secret Carshalton LIVE Poll. Yes, we’ve been doing them for ages – and a big thank you for voting over the years, and welcome if you’re new here. Remember, you can cast your vote just once […]

A new Carshalton volunteer group is harvesting unwanted fruit from gardens and public spaces and sharing it with schools, food banks and community groups.