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Ben Hart

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Heather Nicholls

NCTJ trained Journalist at News Associates Bath Spa University Criminology Graduate Host of 'Coffee Chats Podcast'I have written for LBC, the four Londoner websites and The Everyday Magazineheatherlnicholls26@gmail.com

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Oonagh Turner

NCTJ-qualified history graduate from the University of Manchester. Sub-editor and creative features writer with five years of professional editorial experience. Well-versed in writing, subbing and fastidiously fact-checking print features, front …

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Aisling Hannon

Sports journalist at News Associates with experience in match reporting and content writing

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Emma Brazell

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Hannah Bradfield

I am a creative and conscientious recent graduate (BA English and Sport Science, MA Media and Cultural Analysis) from Loughborough University. I was awarded 'Best Student Journalist, Midlands' by the …

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Latest Articles

WATCH: London's Stand Up to Racism protest unfolds as Tommy Robinson supporters march nearby

On Saturday 26 October, around 20,000 people gathered in central London for a Stand Up to Racism rally. Protestors filled Piccadilly Circus, waving banners and chanting against what they described as hate and division. Groups and charities, such as Care4Calais, were among those highlighting the struggles of refugees, who they …
By Olivia Kemp
• South West Londoner

WATCH: Royal Academy of Dance celebrates its Silver Swans

The Silver Swans celebration was held at the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) in Battersea on 31 October and 1 November, championing the benefits of dancing into retirement. Dancers, all aged over 55, came from across the country to take part in workshops with experts, and perform on the Royal …
By Alice Padgett
• South West Londoner

Londoners magazine including news, health, sport and Christmas

The 2024 Londoners winter magazine is here! In it, we cover news, sports, culture, health and Christmas stories from all over the city. Take a look at our story exploring the importance of girlguiding and how it helps women and young girls. In culture, have a read about the experiences …
By Daniel Mulhern
• South West Londoner

Children struggling for places in south west London special schools

Children with special educational needs (SEN) in south west London are often unable to secure a place in the special schools that they apply to. In Merton only one in five children with special educational needs got into special schools in 2024. Of the 614 children considered at a special …
By Alice Padgett
• South West Londoner

Transgender Awareness Week highlights healthcare needs

Transgender Awareness week takes place each year between 13-19 November, celebrates progress while highlighting ongoing challenges, particularly in healthcare, where transgender and non-binary individuals face significant barriers to care. TransActual, founded in 2017, advocates for trans and non-binary people’s rights, focusing on healthcare, legal protections, and media representation. Jane Fae, …
By Libby Jennings
• South West Londoner

Thousands take to London streets calling for prompt water action

London was lined with 15,000 protestors calling for water action on Sunday afternoon, demanding an increased protection of the planet. With the quality of rivers and seas across the UK a key point of contention for environmental protectionists and water-sport participants, more than 130 organisations took part in the march …
By Lucy Blitz
• South West Londoner

Review: 'The Last Front' is more than just a war film

The Last Front takes audiences on a deeply human journey through the ravages of World War One, guided by Iain Glen’s powerful portrayal of Leonard Lambert, a simple farmer-turned-leader. Directed by Julien Kerknawi, the film stands out for its fresh perspective, delivering a strong anti-war message that focuses on the …
By Libby Jennings
• South West Londoner

Rowers along Thames frequently ill from dirty water

Dirty water in the River Thames is continuing to affect the rowing community, with sessions cancelled and club members frequently ill. Conditions across the river have deteriorated due to an outdated sewage system and regular spills, causing heavy pollution of the water. Isabel Lack, who rows at Thames Rowing Club …
By Lucy Blitz
• South West Londoner

Former Olympians combine with beginners for Great River Race

Two former Olympic rowers combined with six beginners for the recent Great River Race – after spontaneously deciding on a night out. Double Olympic champion Heather Stanning and silver medalist Jess Eddie made up the boat’s experience, with the remaining six seats occupied by novices of the sport. The boat …
By Lucy Blitz
• South West Londoner

Residents considering moving house if Heathrow noise pollution increases

Residents in West London have considered moving house if the latest runway alteration proposals announced by Heathrow Airport increase noise pollution levels in their village. The Easterly Alternation plan would enable easterly departures from the airport’s northern runway, which Heathrow say would distribute noise pollution more equally across local communities. …
By Rebecca Whalley
• South West Londoner

Wandsworth prepares to become London Borough of Culture

Activity has begun as Wandsworth prepares to enters an exciting year as the London Borough of Culture 2025, with events starting in April. London Mayor Sadiq Khan launched the award in 2017 and announced that the borough would be the 2025 winner in March, as well as declaring Haringey as …
By Natasha Cocksedge
• South West Londoner

Putney MP secures new law to tackle mould in privately rented homes

Putney’s MP has secured a change in legislation that will force landlords to address dangerous mould in privately rented homes. The Government has adopted the campaigns by Fleur Anderson MP to change the law on mould in privately rented homes. Included in the legislation is the abolition of Section 21 …
By Olivia Kemp
• South West Londoner

New comedy night launches at The Sun Pub in Clapham

A new comedy night is landing in Clapham, promising to deliver a perfect blend of laughter and libations. Comedy at The Sun is set to launch on Thursday 26 September at The Sun, 47 Old Town, Clapham. The opening line-up will feature a blend of established comedians, including acts from …
By Olivia Kemp
• South West Londoner

Innovating Industries - Episode 2: Restaurants

Have you ever wanted to know what goes on behind the scenes of some of the UK’s leading industries? The Innovating Industries podcast explores exactly that, plunging into the troubles they face, their current achievements and finally their next steps. In this three part series, we focus on three sectors …
By Julius Lawless-Master
• South West Londoner

Is university as accessible to working-class students as it can be?

We have come a long way from the times where a person’s social class would determine their future in education, but where do we actually stand now? Statistically, the number of working class students who choose to go to university is still growing. The amount of young people eligible for …
By Jess Little
• South West Londoner

Children’s levels of writing enjoyment drop lowest in 14 years

The number of children who enjoy writing in their free time has dropped to its lowest level in the past 14 years. National Literacy Trust’s annual literacy survey revealed that numbers have dropped six percentage points in the past year alone, down to fewer than three in ten (28.7%) overall.
By Nicole Haynes
• South West Londoner

South West London loneliness reduced by the Walk and Talk Movement

The Walk and Talk Movement was initially founded in 2021 to help bring together communities of people who were suffering from loneliness after the pandemic. Since then, more than 500 weekly Walk and Talk events have been successfully run by the community and more than 10,000 participants have joined. They …
By RUTH STAINER
• South West Londoner

Londoners frustrated by lack of UK employers providing menstrual support

Just over one in ten UK workers (12%) say their employers provide support for menstruation and menstrual health, new data has shown. According to the data by CIPD, respondents’ most common types of menstrual support currently provided by their employers were free period products (18%), menstrual leave (15%) and time …
By RUTH STAINER
• South West Londoner

Ed Davey celebrates "best result in a generation" following increased majority in Kingston and Surbiton 

Liberal Democrat Leader Sir Ed Davey said people had been let down and wanted change after increasing his majority in Kingston and Surbiton. Davey won with 25,870 votes to Conservative Helen Edward who received 8,635 votes which secured a Liberal Democrat majority of 17,235 up from their previous majority in …
By William Robinson
• South West Londoner

Below the Breadline: The Increase of Poverty Throughout the UK

Absolute Poverty is currently defined by the Department for Work and Pensions as an individual whose income is 40% of the living standard, an average income can afford adjusting for inflation. The breadline is a term for the poverty threshold which is the minimum level of income that is deemed …
By William Robinson
• South West Londoner