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Kayakers smash world record for fastest paddle down the Thames
A pair of kayakers have smashed the world record for the fastest time to paddle down the navigable Thames in The post Kayakers smash world record for fastest paddle down the Thames appeared first on South West Londoner....
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Still running up that hill: How one cover band is navigating the post-pandemic live music scene
Playing together for twenty years, Maria Aheard and Bob Branscombe are no strangers to the live music scene, being first-hand The post Still running up that hill: How one cover band is navigating the post-pandemic live music scene appeared first on South West Londoner....
Violence against women in London: Data reveals key hotspots and trends
One in eight women experience abuse each year, according to 2025 data from the Metropolitan Police Service, which also exposes The post Violence against women in London: Data reveals key hotspots and trends appeared first on South West Londoner....
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London attracts women in STEM but high costs could affect careers
London remains a top destination for women in STEM, but the cost of living continues to pose a challenge, according The post London attracts women in STEM but high costs could affect careers appeared first on South West Londoner....
Century-old Isleworth allotments saved after a decade-long development battle
Hounslow Council has secured a 24-year lease to protect Park Road allotments in Isleworth following a 10-year-long development battle. The The post Century-old Isleworth allotments saved after a decade-long development battle appeared first on South West Londoner....
Police Seek Shirtless Man Following Piccadilly Line Assault
Passenger hurt after intervening to stop racist homophobic tirade
London’s extreme inequality proven with richest earning more than ten times poorest
Figures from 2025 show London’s richest earn 11 times more than its poorest after housing costs, over twice the UK The post London’s extreme inequality proven with richest earning more than ten times poorest appeared first on South West Londoner....
Crime in Croydon is down, according to new statistics – but some residents are sceptical
New figures from the Metropolitan Police show that crime in Croydon has fallen by 4.1% in the last year, but residents are sceptical over The post Crime in Croydon is down, according to new statistics – but some residents are sceptical appeared first on South West Londoner....
Hammersmith & Fulham Goes Against Trend on e-bikes
Unlike neighbouring boroughs increases number of operators
WATCH: Serene green spaces that should be on your Spring and Summer hit list
With Spring just beginning and Summer around the corner, finding serene green spaces for a calm break from busy city The post WATCH: Serene green spaces that should be on your Spring and Summer hit list appeared first on South West Londoner....
London scrap dealer suing creators of Sonic The Hedgehog after house raid and arrest
A North London scrap dealer has served the world-famous ‘Sonic The Hedgehog’ publisher a human rights lawsuit regarding an allegedly unlawful raid and arrest on his home. The post London scrap dealer suing creators of Sonic The Hedgehog after house raid and arrest appeared first on South West Lo...
Putney eatery named Sri Lankan Restaurant of the Year 2026
In a national competition, Colombo Kitchen has topped the list for being the best in the UK at delivering top-notch The post Putney eatery named Sri Lankan Restaurant of the Year 2026 appeared first on South West Londoner....
Sponsor-a-tree scheme launches in Wandsworth and Richmond
Residents and businesses have a chance to fill their streets with trees, after a subsidised tree-planting scheme was extended to The post Sponsor-a-tree scheme launches in Wandsworth and Richmond appeared first on South West Londoner....
Kensington and Chelsea cyber attack victims whose data was stolen may not know for months
Many in the West London borough are facing a one-off higher than usual council tax bill following the attack
A woman’s mission to collect medical supplies for wounded Ukrainian soldiers
A woman from Surbiton has been collecting medical supplies for wounded Ukrainian soldiers. Olena Maherovska, originally from Lviv, Ukraine, began The post A woman’s mission to collect medical supplies for wounded Ukrainian soldiers appeared first on South West Londoner....
UK burglaries are in decline but most still occur in London
Burglaries in the UK are declining according to real and projected figures published by the insurance company Alan Boswell Group. The post UK burglaries are in decline but most still occur in London appeared first on South West Londoner....
Do you hear the bells? Richmond church raise over £180,000 for new ringers
A church in Richmond has raised £188,350 to restore its original bells and has received support from Richard Ashcroft amongst The post Do you hear the bells? Richmond church raise over £180,000 for new ringers appeared first on South West Londoner....
Fulham Pier Event Highlights Connection Between Football and VAWG
Domestic abuse charity Advance hosts screening of short film Squeaky Bum
The Rhythm Studio Foundation Says Thank You to Its Supporters
Youth music charity marks fifteen years
Forthcoming Roadworks in Hammersmith
Where to expect diversions and delays