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Council funerals more than double in Lambeth as cost of dying soars across London
Council-organised funerals have more than doubled in Lambeth — raising concerns about deprivation and the soaring cost of dying in The post Council funerals more than double in Lambeth as cost of dying soars across London appeared first on South West Londoner....
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Richmond Council launch Connect to Work as part of five-years celebration
Celebrating its fifth anniversary last Friday, Richmond Work Match programme has announced a new drive to help residents over 40 The post Richmond Council launch Connect to Work as part of five-years celebration appeared first on South West Londoner....
Richmond councillor campaigns to end violence against women and girls
A Richmond councillor and White Ribbon champion is planning a charity walk as part of an anti violence initiative. Katie The post Richmond councillor campaigns to end violence against women and girls appeared first on South West Londoner....
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Brixton charity hosts weekly poetry night to create community in south London
A Brixton-based creative charity aims to bring community and youth clubs back by hosting south London’s only weekly poetry night. The post Brixton charity hosts weekly poetry night to create community in south London appeared first on South West Londoner....
TV producer using Richmond’s Ted Lasso as inspiration for his 15th Movember
A TV producer is leaning on Richmond-based comedy Ted Lasso as he completes his 15th year of Movember. Andrew Fenner, The post TV producer using Richmond’s Ted Lasso as inspiration for his 15th Movember appeared first on South West Londoner....
WATCH: Ukrainian festival finds home in Fulham
A Ukrainian festival called TOLOKA, which raises funds for the country, has found a home in Fulham. TOLOKA, a one-day The post WATCH: Ukrainian festival finds home in Fulham appeared first on South West Londoner....
London chess clubs create new communities as more people get on board the ancient game
London Chess clubs are riding a wave of new members and interest with women and LGBTQ+ players leading the way. The post London chess clubs create new communities as more people get on board the ancient game appeared first on South West Londoner....
Wallington High Street tackles shoplifting crisis with crime watch WhatsApp group
Wallington high street has been tackling its shoplifting crisis with a crime watch WhatsApp group. Retailers, dissatisfied with lack of The post Wallington High Street tackles shoplifting crisis with crime watch WhatsApp group appeared first on South West Londoner....
Roehampton residents vote yes in London’s biggest regeneration ballot
Residents on one of London’s largest housing estates have overwhelmingly backed £100m regeneration plans. A ballot held by Wandsworth Council The post Roehampton residents vote yes in London’s biggest regeneration ballot appeared first on South West Londoner....
Putney MP secures draft legislation to ban plastic in wet wipes
The UK Government has published draft legislation proposing a ban on wet wipes containing plastic, following a Commons debate led The post Putney MP secures draft legislation to ban plastic in wet wipes appeared first on South West Londoner....
St Paul’s Girls’ School Opens its Doors for Christmas
Festive fun at the fair in Brook Green
Forthcoming Roadworks in Hammersmith
Where to expect diversions and delays
Biggest phone theft crackdown in UK history lifts the lid on the endemic crisis of criminality in London
The biggest phone theft crackdown in UK history led to the Metropolitan Police uncovering a criminal network suspected of smuggling The post Biggest phone theft crackdown in UK history lifts the lid on the endemic crisis of criminality in London appeared first on South West Londoner....
Hammersmith to East Acton Route Axed Despite Strong Opposition
TfL insists network changes simplify local services
Christmas Celebrations Kick Off in Hammersmith
With Winter Festival and opening of this year's pantomime
Transport Disruption Ahead in Hammersmith
Engineering work and strikes affecting tube and rail services
Festive Fun River Run Between Hammersmith and Putney Bridges Returns
Event helps raise funds for Fulham Reach Boat Club
Iain Coleman, The Peabody Estate, First Port and Local Industrial Strategy
Report back from Andy Slaughter, MP for Hammersmith and Chiswick
Hammersmith Winter Festival Returns
Highlights include live music, a market with over 100 stalls and seasonal food
Father and Son Sentenced Over Art Studio Heist
Merchandise stolen from a gallery space used by Damien Hirst