Time to look back at the stories and news that made the headlines in 2025, as seen through the eyes of Secret Carshalton.
Join us as we take a peek at the top entries we posted, month by month, and see what you remember…
January 2025
A history of Butter Hill
In January, we published a story by Chris Pocock looking at the history of the Butter Hill estate in Wallington.
February 2025
The hidden cliff in Carshalton Beeches
In February, Secret Carshalton visited a hidden chalk pit and old pit house.
March 2025
The end of an era
Popular independent coffee shop in Sutton closes after 15 years of trading
April 2025
Celebrities come out and support Cryer Arts
Comedians Harry Hill and Tim Vine star in entertaining video to support the arts centre in Carshalton High Street.
May 2025
Long-lost wooden sculpture return to Carshalton
Crowds gather to welcome back Anne Boleyn
Children’s favourite is demolished
Going, going, gone
June 2025
Hidden railway tracks discovered in Hackbridge
A visit to the Spencer Road wetlands highlights a long forgotten industry
July 2025
Sutton avoids a hosepipe ban
Water reserves are still high in the borough in spite of bans elsewhere in the country.
August 2025
Taking a look inside Wallington’s secret Nuclear bunker
A fascinating look at a slice of Wallington history
September 2025
Chocolate goes walkabout
Robbery at Carshalton garage leaves a bitter taste
October 2025
Fossils found in Carshalton
Reader Ken Cole recounts the history of a 55-million-year-old relic
November 2025
Popular beauty spot in Wallington in danger
Council announces lack of funding
December 2025
The life and death of Paper Jack
Dean Fidler re-tells the story of a local legend