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Heather Nicholls

Agency Correspondent - Mash MediaNCTJ trained Journalist at News Associates Bath Spa University Criminology Graduate Previous - Hoxton Radio, Police Oracle, Nub News, LBC, South West Londoner, Host of 'Coffee …

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Sara Hussain

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Olivia Bothamley-Dakin

Hello there, firstly a little bit about me, I'm currently a media official on the Ladies European Tour with a strong focus on the LET Access Series. I'm loving creating …

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Leila Lamnaouer

Journalist with more than 20 years’ experience across news, digital and international media, including a decade in editorial leadership roles. Experienced in leading editorial teams, launching and developing media platforms, …

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RUTH STAINER

I am a fast-track NCTJ trainee at the UK's No.1 Journalism School: News Associates, London. Whilst completing my studies, I am a news and lifestyle reporter for The Londoners. I …

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Stephanie Nourse

I am an NCTJ gold-standard bilingual journalist who is currently working at Sky News as an Output Producer. Experienced in research, pitching and commissioning stories, editing articles, newsletters, audio and …

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Latest Articles

How Britains Night Workers Are Missing Out On Life After Dark

More than eight million people in the UK work evenings or nights. But behind the statistics are workers navigating disrupted sleep, missed social lives and the mental health challenges of living outside the traditional nine-to-five… As most people settle into bed, 22-year-old chef Finn Henly is still plating dishes in …
By Ella Iles
• South West Londoner

UK students shift towards apprenticeships as university applications change

UCAS, Department for Education and apprenticeship statistics reveal changing trends in how young people enter higher education and the workforce. Young people are increasingly choosing apprenticeships alongside, and in some cases instead of, traditional university degrees as rising tuition fees and growing demand for skilled workers reshape post-18 education choices. …
By Ella Iles
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WATCH: Are pubs in south west London staying open for late-night World Cup matches?

The government granted emergency licences for all pubs across the country to stay open until 5am ahead of the England‘s World Cup game against Mexico on Sunday. The kick-off time was scheduled for 1am, later than many of the other matches. Being a Sunday night coupled with all the logistics …
By Lucy Giles
• South West Londoner

London house prices fall for ninth month in a row, new data reveals | South West Londoner

Property prices in London have slumped for the ninth month in a row according to new data from the Office for National Statistics. House prices have underperformed across the capital, falling by 2.1% annually, with central London and the inner boroughs particularly affected. Westminster saw prices fall by nearly 20% …
By Katie Bevan
• South West Londoner

WATCH: Folk revival across London as May Day celebrated in Whitechapel | South West Londoner

Over the past few years there has been somewhat of a folk revival taking place across London. Google searches for ‘folk London’ are at a five year high and more and more folk-themed event posters on Instagram and across the city have been advertised. Musician and model Florence Rose turned …
By Lucy Giles
• South West Londoner

A very modern Marilyn: The National Portrait Gallery celebrates 100 years of Hollywood’s golden girl  | South West Londoner

In still image alone, there is very little – other than peroxide – that separates Norma Jeane from Marilyn Monroe. At 14, with ringlet curls and red lipstick, Jeane grins film-star like into the lens of an automatic photobooth; at 36, with her hands clasped and hair ruffled, Monroe blows …
By Katie Bevan
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Meet the online community uniting over their experiences with chronic disease endometriosis | South West Londoner

When Laura Potts was diagnosed with chronic disease endometriosis in 2023, she felt isolated and scared. And so, she did what many young women do – she turned to TikTok. Having little knowledge and minimal medical support, she started discovering more about her condition through the social media platform. The …
By Finley Adams
• South West Londoner

London homicide rate hits record low yet little change among women killed | South West Londoner

London’s homicide rate is at a record low, with a decrease throughout the UK yet female homicide figures remain stagnant, fueling concerns that misogyny and violence are contributing to a potential femicide crisis. The homicide rate across England and Wales was 8.6 per million in the year ending March 2025, …
By Demi Caddy
• South West Londoner

Latin Americans in the UK campaigning for recognition | South West Londoner

Latin American campaign groups in the UK have been fighting in another round for recognition from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) ahead of the 2031 census. The Coalition of Latin Americans in the UK (CLAUK) is awaiting a response from the ONS after the consultation for additional ethnicity needs …
By Lucy Giles
• South West Londoner

Number of London households waiting for social housing spirals

The number of households on the social housing waitlist in London has increased by 30% in the past 10 years, data from the London Assembly shows. As of December 2025 there were 341,421 households on the waitlist across London, compared to 263,493 a decade prior. The increase of households on …
By Lucy Giles
• South West Londoner

Record abortions tied to contraception barriers and cost pressures

Abortions in England and Wales have reached their highest level on record, with experts pointing to widespread misinformation, worsening access to contraception, and the cost-of-living crisis as key factors behind the rise. There were almost 278,000 abortions in 2023, according to the latest data from the Department of Health and …
By Katie Bevan
• South West Londoner

Young people fuel cinema’s post pandemic revival but figures remain lower

When cinemas closed during the pandemic and streaming platforms surged, some predicted that this would mark the end of traditional moviegoing and the curtains would close on cinema forever. And while the cinema industry is recovering, figures are still trailing behind those pre-pandemic, the UK Cinema Association’s (UCA) box office …
By Charlie Speed
• South West Londoner

It ain't ogre yet: Shrek's 25th anniversary brings fans back to the swamp | South West Londoner

The fairytale continues for Shrek and Fiona as they return to cinemas to celebrate the film’s 25th anniversary. Cineworld is hosting exclusive 4DX screenings of Shrek across the UK, with the Dreamworks classic beginning its limited run from 15 May. Inspired by William Steig’s 1990 children’s book, Shrek debuted in …
By Charlie Speed
• South West Londoner

‘I couldn’t leave the house’ – OCD cases in under 25s have tripled over last 10 years | South West Londoner

Reports of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) affecting under 25s in England have tripled in 10 years, NHS England data shows. In 2023/24 it was reported that 5.7% of adults aged 16 to 24 suffered from OCD, an increase from the 1.8% in 2014. OCD is a mental health condition affecting …
By Finley Adams
• South West Londoner

Over 75s in Wimbledon are connecting over cakes, sausage rolls and cups of Yorkshire tea | South West Londoner

A vanilla sponge, a layer of jam, community spirit and some sprinkles might be all it takes to combat loneliness in older members of society. The proof is in the pudding with a group of over 75s who meet for a tea party in Wimbledon once a month to enjoy …
By Finley Adams
• South West Londoner

WATCH: Music history goes under the hammer in London auction

More than 400 rare and sought-after artefacts from music history will go under the hammer this April, as items from some of the world’s most celebrated artists come to auction in London. Propstore, a leading entertainment memorabilia auction house, has announced that the sale – which is open to bidders …
By Katie Bevan
• South West Londoner

Controversial planning application for World Cup Fan Zone ‘Football Fest’ on Clapham Common withdrawn | South West Londoner

The planning application for a World Cup Fan Zone to take place on Clapham Common this summer has now been withdrawn. Fan Parks London Ltd had proposed to provide a ticketed fan viewing zone for up to 59 days to show the 2026 FIFA World Cup, titled ‘Football Fest’. Local …
By Finley Adams
• South West Londoner