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London pupils receiving free school meals score 15 points lower on GCSEs

Those receiving free school meals (FSM) in London are likely to score almost 15 points lower than their peers on The post London pupils receiving free school meals score 15 points lower on GCSEs appeared first on South West Londoner....

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Another Round of Strikes on London Underground Looms

Four days in the week likely to see some impact from industrial action

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What does Ofsted really tell parents?

After four years of teaching Maths in London, I know the importance – and stress – of an Ofsted inspection. The post What does Ofsted really tell parents? appeared first on South West Londoner....

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Highest Rating for Housing in Hammersmith & Fulham

Turnaround for council team in gaining praise from industry watchdog

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Could this Pokémon Go-style game help tackle political disengagement?

A Pokémon Go-style game centred on catching and battling UK politicians went viral on social media following the 2026 local The post Could this Pokémon Go-style game help tackle political disengagement? appeared first on South West Londoner....

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Among the rubble: How nepotism is construction’s worst enemy amid economic uncertainty

Three years ago, the Family Business Research Foundation (FBRF) reported family-owned construction businesses in the UK account for 95.7% of The post Among the rubble: How nepotism is construction’s worst enemy amid economic uncertainty appeared first on South West Londoner....

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New Provision for Autistic Pupils at Two Local Schools

Units at Brackenbury and Wormholt Park Primaries to open in September

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Whitehall pubs plan closures amid safety concerns sparked by Tommy Robinson march

Every pub along the central street of Whitehall will close their doors this Saturday, as a planned nationalist march sparks The post Whitehall pubs plan closures amid safety concerns sparked by Tommy Robinson march appeared first on South West Londoner....

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Sam’s Riverside Opens Terrace with Pommery Champagne

Overlooking the Hammersmith Bridge, the terrace boasts unmatched views of the Thames

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Man Found Guilty of Murdering His Cousin on Claxton Grove

Jury rejects Jahmel Joseph's claims that mental illness caused his actions

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West London council's housing turnaround complete as it goes from horror show to among country's best

Hammersmith and Fulham Council is one of only a few local authorities to receive a C1 rating from the Regulator of Social Housing

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London dermatology patients face delays as all NHS trusts miss targets

London patients requiring dermatology care are facing long waiting times with all NHS hospital trusts in London failing to meet The post London dermatology patients face delays as all NHS trusts miss targets appeared first on South West Londoner....

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Opinion: Quarter of Gen Z are scared to handshake… are they right?

One in four Gen Zs are scared to handshake. A survey found 24% of people aged from 14 and 29 The post Opinion: Quarter of Gen Z are scared to handshake… are they right? appeared first on South West Londoner....

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Barons Court Project All Set to Raise the Roof

Crowdfunder for expansion project reaches its target

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Blythe House Museum Storage Empty When Fire Broke Out

Over 70 firefighters tackle blaze at listed building in West Kensington

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London elections 2026: spirits high despite no majority in Croydon

Croydon Council will be governed by no single party as the borough today failed to deliver a decisive result, though The post London elections 2026: spirits high despite no majority in Croydon appeared first on South West Londoner....

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London elections 2026: live results page

This page will contain a list of results for the 2026 local elections, with confirmed councillor numbers for each London The post London elections 2026: live results page appeared first on South West Londoner....

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Local Elections 2026: Inside Labour and Green’s 30-hour scrap for Lambeth Council

After more than a day of recounts, with a council that wasn’t declared until gone 3pm on Saturday Labour have The post Local Elections 2026: Inside Labour and Green’s 30-hour scrap for Lambeth Council appeared first on South West Londoner....

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London elections 2026: Croydon results

This thread is the results of the 2026 local election in Croydon. Going into the election, Labour held 34 seats, The post London elections 2026: Croydon results appeared first on South West Londoner....

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Local elections 2026: Lambeth results

This thread is the 2026 local election results for Lambeth. Going into the election, Labour held 58 of the 63 The post Local elections 2026: Lambeth results appeared first on South West Londoner....