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Majority of children seeking drug and alcohol treatment are under 16 as youth cases rise 13%
More children are now seeking support for substance misuse than this time last year, according to statistics from the Office The post Majority of children seeking drug and alcohol treatment are under 16 as youth cases rise 13% appeared first on South West Londoner....
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Giving the students a voice: Why is London popular for international students?
The number of students migrating to London to study is rising, but why? Often the capital city’s popularity to students The post Giving the students a voice: Why is London popular for international students? appeared first on South West Londoner....
WATCH: Crazy costumes bring community together at South London cyclocross event
A fairy, a dinosaur, and Where’s Wally were among the 400 costume-clad cyclists who rolled into Herne Hill Velodrome for The post WATCH: Crazy costumes bring community together at South London cyclocross event appeared first on South West Londoner....
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Twickenham pop-up repair cafe starts year with a bang
A Twickenham pop-up cafe, that fixes visitors’ items for free, marked its 2,600th successful repair on Saturday when it hosted The post Twickenham pop-up repair cafe starts year with a bang appeared first on South West Londoner....
Fox deaths increase as London’s gardens prove to be fatal
Across London’s boroughs, urban foxes are experiencing increased threats to their existence and charities have urged people to act responsibly. The post Fox deaths increase as London’s gardens prove to be fatal appeared first on South West Londoner....
87-year-old former Mayor of Richmond visits schools in Ukraine
Most pensioners would consider an active warzone a far cry from the ‘perfect retirement’, but the former Mayor of Richmond The post 87-year-old former Mayor of Richmond visits schools in Ukraine appeared first on South West Londoner....
How one man hopes to tackle loneliness by filling empty chairs in pubs across London
After losing his friend Rob, 29, to suicide, Dean Perryman decided very early on to use the complexity that surrounded The post How one man hopes to tackle loneliness by filling empty chairs in pubs across London appeared first on South West Londoner....
West London off-licence loses alcohol licence after selling over illegal tobacco and duty-free Smirnoff vodka
Jo Jo Convenience on Fulham High Street had its licence revoked
From candlelight to screenlight: Why Wright of Derby still feels modern
Two centuries on, Wright of Derby is still teaching us how to look. Tucked away beyond the Pre-Raphaelites and the The post From candlelight to screenlight: Why Wright of Derby still feels modern appeared first on South West Londoner....
Growing numbers of Polish expats are returning home from the UK, ONS data reveals
A new ONS dataset has revealed that more Polish people are returning home, and less Poles are coming into the UK. The post Growing numbers of Polish expats are returning home from the UK, ONS data reveals appeared first on South West Londoner....
West London council approves 41 affordable homes across two sites including family flats
Hammersmith and Fulham councillors voted unanimously to approve two housing schemes
Young London road users react to new road safety proposals
Young London-based road users have expressed mixed views in response to the government’s decision to launch consultations on introducing a The post Young London road users react to new road safety proposals appeared first on South West Londoner....
London Broncos ease Demetriou’s nerves in perfect Championship season start
London Broncos coach Jason Demetriou admitted to feeling the most nervous he had been for some time before his side’s The post London Broncos ease Demetriou’s nerves in perfect Championship season start appeared first on South West Londoner....
Westway Weekend Closures Set to Bring Heavy Traffic
Diversion routes include North Circular, A4 and A312 Parkway
WATCH: It’s National Cheese Lovers’ day, but what’s your favourite?
If you’re feeling bleu and you need a bit of lactose love in January, this week is a chance to The post WATCH: It’s National Cheese Lovers’ day, but what’s your favourite? appeared first on South West Londoner....
Fault Lines Launches at Irish Cultural Centre
Exhibition features portraits of male icons who took their own lives
Private Fulham club attended by Princess of Wales plans disabled access and spectator loos in pavilion
The £1,400 a year Hurlingham Club in Fulham was established in 1869 and is considered the birthplace of polo
WATCH: Climate activists stage dance protests outside Ed Miliband’s office
Climate protest group Fossil Free London have been staging an unusual campaign outside the Department for Energy Security and Net The post WATCH: Climate activists stage dance protests outside Ed Miliband’s office appeared first on South West Londoner....
Fulham & Hammersmith Choral Society Holding Come and Sing Day
Singers invited to a performance of Haydn's The Creation
Barons Court Project Running Fundraiser for Loft Studio
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