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Latest Articles

London dads strike for better paternity leave

Campaign group The Dad Shift are picketing from 3-4.30pm on Wednesday 11 June outside the Department for Business and Trade for longer and better paid paternity leave. The UK is described as having the worst paternity leave in Europe, with just two weeks off paid at less than half of …

By Gabrielle Brown
9th June 2025 • South West Londoner

Transgender communities react to Supreme Court ruling

Transgender communities were left distraught at the UK Supreme Court ruling stating the term ‘woman’ refers specifically to biological sex under the Equality Act 2010. The case arose after the Scottish government attempted to expand the legal definition of ‘woman’ to include trans women with a Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC). …

By Libby Jennings
22nd April 2025 • South West Londoner

Hong Kong families may be split by British National Overseas visas

In 2021, the UK government created a simpler migration pathway for select Hong Kong citizens to escape China’s growing pressure, but with a steady decline of issued visas by the Home Office over the last four years is the visa really serving its people? The British National Overseas visa was …

By Castor Chan
20th March 2025 • South West Londoner

EastEnders drag queen cabaret coming to Clapham for one night only

An EastEnders-themed drag theatre production is debuting at the Clapham Grand for one night only at 27 March. First performed in 2021, and again at the Royal Vauxhall Tavern in 2024, EastBenders aims to take the beloved British soap to a new level of camp. The show follows the residents …

By JACOB ANTIGHA
18th March 2025 • South West Londoner

The rise of the kidult: Why are adults buying children’s toys?

The rise of the ‘kidult’ market is transforming the toy industry, with adults increasingly buying toys for themselves, blurring the lines between nostalgia, fandom, and self-expression.

By Libby Jennings
13th March 2025 • South West Londoner

Crystal Palace and Millwall fans excited for FA Cup derby

Crystal Palace host Millwall at Selhurst Park this Saturday in what will surely be a highlight of the FA Cup fifth round. The south London sides haven’t faced each other since their heated affair at The Den three years ago where Michael Olise’s brilliance was the difference. The current Bayern …

By Daniel Mulhern
28th February 2025 • South West Londoner

Scruffy or skill? Street art in London

Street art, both in London and all over the world, has historically been a response to the environment that people find themselves in .Just as during the Vietnam War, there was an outpouring of political music and anti-war messaging, street art is the result of external and internal factors from …

By Natasha Cocksedge
24th February 2025 • South West Londoner

Review: Valentine's Day at iconic Piccadilly Hard Rock Cafe

Love it or hate it, everyone knows 14 February marks Valentine’s Day. The day needs no introduction and neither does The Hard Rock Cafe, where we were invited down to try out their Valentine’s menu with a side of party, thanks to the Pete Tong DJ Academy. So, whether you …

By Evie McQuhae
19th February 2025 • South West Londoner

Low earnings stop musicians from pursing a music career, data reveals

Financial insecurity and low earnings stop musicians from pursing a music career, according to charity Help Musicians. Fewer than half of musicians earn all of their income from music, and 80% of musicians face financial career-restricting barriers. KickBoy is a five-piece south London milk punk band who played a sold …

By Alice Padgett
7th February 2025 • South West Londoner

Cocktail bar aims to revitalise London's declining nightlife scene

London’s nightlife is ever-evolving, but one Finsbury venue which opened in November is quickly making its mark in a crowded market. The 1 Bar, located at 18 Appold Street, promises a fresh take on after-work experiences by merging crafted cocktails with daily live music performances. Securing the perfect venue took …

By Libby Jennings
3rd February 2025 • South West Londoner

WATCH: UK's Women's March 2025 sees thousands protest outside Westminster

The UK’s Women’s March 2025 organised a march from Waterloo to Westminster to stand-up for abortion rights and safer streets for women. The march, which took place on Saturday 18th January, saw protestors take to the streets with signs, whistles, drums and banners. The London organiser, Elisa Rowland, said that …

By Alice Padgett
3rd February 2025 • South West Londoner

Review: Does serial killer exhibition cross line into sensationalism?

In the shadowy depths of The Vaults beneath Waterloo Station, Serial Killer: The Exhibition brings an unnerving yet captivating exploration into the dark corners of criminal minds. This exhibition delves into the behavioural patterns of notorious murderers, showcasing their memorabilia and offering interactive elements like virtual reality experiences, and upon …

By Libby Jennings
24th January 2025 • South West Londoner

Barcelona review: Dark, mysterious and complex

Lynette Linton’s play Barcelona draws its audience to an enchanting, dark and mysterious performance of complicated grief and human connection.

By Kasia Flisiuk
24th January 2025 • South West Londoner

Croydon mayor’s plan aims to reopen Purley swimming pool

Croydon mayor’s revised proposal for a new leisure centre including a swimming pool in Purley may finally meet approval.

By Kasia Flisiuk
24th January 2025 • South West Londoner

London faces a crisis as stats of phone thefts increase rapidly

Londoners face losing their phones every time they step outside, due to the skyrocket in phone thefts in London in 2024. Phone thefts in London have dramatically increased in the past five years, from around 67,000 in 2019 to just over 94,000 in 2023. Government figures state that phone snatchings …

By Maliyah A-C
24th January 2025 • South West Londoner

Women less likely to receive life saving CPR when in public

Women are less likely than men to receive life-saving CPR when in public, new research has revealed. One in three Brits are less likely to give CPR to a woman because they are worried about touching breasts, alarming research released by St John Ambulance found. This suggests a gender disparity …

By Florence Cutts
23rd January 2025 • South West Londoner

Merton Council encourages male allies in stand against domestic violence

Merton Council encouraged male allies to join the campaign in their recent stand against domestic violence.

By Kasia Flisiuk
13th January 2025 • South West Londoner

British Library exhibition uncovers medieval women's hidden voices

The British Library has introduced a new exhibition dedicated to uncovering the hidden voices of medieval women.

By Kasia Flisiuk
13th January 2025 • South West Londoner

'Lively and inclusive experience' - Review of The National Theatre's Ballet Shoes

The National Theatre’s latest production, Ballet Shoes, directed by Katy Rudd, brought Noel Streatfeild’s beloved novel to life.

By Kasia Flisiuk
31st December 2024 • South West Londoner

'Time for serious and rapid change' - Inclusive grassroots football teams calling for equal pitch access

A group of inclusive grassroots football teams called for equal pitch access and claimed pitch providers are profiting off community venues and excluding marginalised teams.

By Castor Chan
17th December 2024 • South West Londoner

National Poetry Library's visual exploration of creativity

An interactive poetry exhibition at the National Poetry Library blurs verses with visual art and materials to inspire a bold exploration of creativity outside the page.

By Kasia Flisiuk
9th December 2024 • South West Londoner

London’s Muslims call for action to combat rising Islamophobia

London’s Muslim community urged the government to tackle the escalating crisis of Islamophobia, as hate crimes rise and calls for systemic change grew louder during an awareness month. Islamophobia Awareness Month was founded in 2012 by a coalition of Muslim organisations, including the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) and Muslim …

By Melvin Boateng
9th December 2024 • South West Londoner

WATCH: London Literature Festival celebrates writing and creativity at the heart of cultural Southbank Centre

The London Literature Festival returned to the Southbank Centre this autumn, collecting artists, poets, writers and book lovers to challenge tradition and celebrate storytelling.

By Kasia Flisiuk
6th December 2024 • South West Londoner

WATCH: Royal Academy of Dance celebrates its Silver Swans

The Silver Swans celebration was held at the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) in Battersea on 31 October and 1 November, championing the benefits of dancing into retirement. Dancers, all aged over 55, came from across the country to take part in workshops with experts, and perform on the Royal …

By Alice Padgett
5th December 2024 • South West Londoner

Photographic exhibition highlights crisis of homeless women

A London charity has opened a photographic exhibition to raise money for homeless women and those facing crisis.

By Kasia Flisiuk
5th December 2024 • South West Londoner

Domestic abuse incidents remain high in London

Out of nearly 400,000 cases of domestic abuse in London in the past four years, only one in ten led to positive outcomes like a charge, caution or penalty notice, Met Police data suggests. Just under a quarter of domestic abuse counts from 2020 to 2024 were categorised as ‘domestic …

By Rebecca Whalley
3rd December 2024 • South West Londoner

Food parcels distributed across London more than tripled since 2017

The total number of food parcels distributed across London have more than tripled in the last seven years, data produced by food bank charity, The Trussell Trust has revealed. End of year data released by the Trust shows that there has been a 231% increase in food parcels distributed by …

By Natasha Cocksedge
3rd December 2024 • South West Londoner

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By Alex Causer
30th November 2024 • South West Londoner

Londoners magazine including news, health, sport and Christmas

The 2024 Londoners winter magazine is here! In it, we cover news, sports, culture, health and Christmas stories from all over the city. Take a look at our story exploring the importance of girlguiding and how it helps women and young girls. In culture, have a read about the experiences …

By Daniel Mulhern
29th November 2024 • South West Londoner

Homeless women underrepresented by government numbers

Homeless women are significantly underrepresented by UK government data, leading to lack of adequate support, according to findings from the Women’s Rough Sleeping Census.

By Kasia Flisiuk
28th November 2024 • South West Londoner