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Number of padel courts in Great Britain skyrockets to 1000

The number of padel courts in Great Britain has skyrocketed to more than 1000 since 2019, the LTA has revealed. The post Number of padel courts in Great Britain skyrockets to 1000 appeared first on South West Londoner....

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Surrey CC signs ‘shining example’ batter for multi-year contract

Surrey County Cricket Club has signed a ‘shining example’ batter from the South Asian Cricket Academy, to a multi-year, full-time The post Surrey CC signs ‘shining example’ batter for multi-year contract appeared first on South West Londoner....

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Council Seeks to Boost Number of Family Homes

Says policy shift response to 'acute' demand in the borough

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Bus Drivers at Local Garages Voting on Strike Action

Union claims new owner is not honouring previous pay deal

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New Guidance Could Boost Cross Pavement EV Charging

London Councils recommending gullies to reduce potential trip hazards

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Six Convicted of West Kensington 'Execution'

Reasons for fatal shooting of Janayo Lucima remain unknown

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WATCH: Wimbledon coffee shop offers employment skills mentoring for young people

Feel Good coffee shop exclusively offers young people from disadvantaged backgrounds barista training and employment mentorship.  Founded in 2023, the The post WATCH: Wimbledon coffee shop offers employment skills mentoring for young people appeared first on South West Londoner....

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Islamic phone case brand host tatreez workshop

A Manchester-based Islamic phone case brand recently held their first in-person event at Palestine House, in High Holborn.  On June The post Islamic phone case brand host tatreez workshop appeared first on South West Londoner....

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Houses on Former Aston Martin Garage Site Approved

Nicholas Mee site in Brackenbury Village vacant for seven years

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Student loan payments reach all time high

Almost £21billion was given in student loans last year, taking the value of outstanding loans to a new record high The post Student loan payments reach all time high appeared first on South West Londoner....

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Wimbledon activists await High Court verdict after AELTC expansion challenge

A group of SW19 residents challenged the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) at the High Court on Tuesday, in The post Wimbledon activists await High Court verdict after AELTC expansion challenge appeared first on South West Londoner....

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Researchers at Imperial College reveal link between lung problems and climate change

Researchers at Imperial College London have discovered a link between climate change and increased incidence of lung problems such as The post Researchers at Imperial College reveal link between lung problems and climate change appeared first on South West Londoner....

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Rough sleeping in London hits record high

Rough sleeping in London has surged to a record high level, with 13,231 people seen on the capital’s streets between The post Rough sleeping in London hits record high appeared first on South West Londoner....

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Protest Held Over Borough's Pension Fund Investments

Call to sell holdings in companies 'complicit' in war crimes

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How toxic masculinity is being challenged in Merton schools

Merton Council has partnered with a gender justice organisation to challenge toxic masculinity attitudes within the borough’s primary and secondary The post How toxic masculinity is being challenged in Merton schools appeared first on South West Londoner....

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National Gallery 200-year anniversary to be celebrated in Trafalgar Square

The National Gallery has announced the final plans for its 200-year anniversary celebrations, set to culminate at Trafalgar Square this The post National Gallery 200-year anniversary to be celebrated in Trafalgar Square appeared first on South West Londoner....

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Road to Rosslyn: Transforming rugby participation in UK schools

Every year, thousands of teenagers from across the UK descend on south-west London for the Rosslyn Park National Schools Sevens, The post Road to Rosslyn: Transforming rugby participation in UK schools appeared first on South West Londoner....

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Number of residential burglaries in London lowest in a decade

The number of residential burglaries in London has decreased by 70% in the last decade, from 114,437 in 2015 to 33,868 last year. The post Number of residential burglaries in London lowest in a decade appeared first on South West Londoner....

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Transport Disruption Ahead in Hammersmith

Engineering work and strikes affecting tube and rail services

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Meetings with Independent Age and Pocklington Lodge Residents

Report back from Andy Slaughter, MP for Hammersmith and Chiswick