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Wandsworth think tank on quest to bridge gap between youth and police
The youth think tank, hosted by Wandsworth LIP, the borough’s youth council, allows participants to exchange ideas with local police officers.
Independent bookshops fight back
SW Londoner's Joel Durston examines the impact large retailers are having on independent bookshops.
Can the government's minimum pricing strategy combat binge drinking?
Are our drinking habits rooted in the availability of cheap supermarket drinks, or is the British thirst the result of more fundamental stresses?
News
South West Londoners advised to submit Jubilee street party applications
South West London residents are being advised to submit their applications to hold a Jubilee themed street party as the deadline fast approaches.
Food fanatics in for Fabulous Feast on St John's Hill
The week-long food celebration, planned by the Trader’s Association of St John’s Hill, will run from Monday 14 May to Sunday 20 May.
Absent Kingston and Surbiton parents owe over £2million to former partners
A new Child Support Agency report shows that these parents owe around £2.2million in unpaid maintenance to their former partners.
Children in care face postcode lottery in search for adoptive parents
Merton and Kensington & Chelsea came joint worst in the country, according to a Department of Education scorecard report.
Iconic Hammersmith Palais makes way for student accommodation
Hammersmith's iconic ballroom and live music venue, the Hammersmith Palais, was finally torn down yesterday.
Wimbledon tram passengers entertained by white-masked performers
Commuters on the tramlink from Croydon to Wimbledon found themselves amongst an array of white-masked performers at midday today.
Corrie star Denise Black braced for New Wimbledon Theatre stint
Denise Black will star in Whoopi Goldberg’s five-time Tony nominated West End and Broadway hit Sister Act this June.
Wimbledon residents concerned about savings
A new report has revealed that people in Wimbledon are worried about the amount of cash they have tucked away for a rainy day.
LONDON ELECTIONS 2012: Mayor Johnson will need to win over hostile Assembly
But Conservatives win more than a third of seats, critical in budget decisions
LONDON ELECTION 2012: Livingstone defeated as colourful political career comes to an end
Livingstone, the king of political comebacks and a 40 year politics veteran, lost out to Boris Johnson in the mayoral election.
Regulars
My Big Mouth: Why do we work?
When we hit our 30s it’s probably time to accept that NASA, the F.A and Hollywood won’t come calling.
What's On in South West London: 18 May - 24 May
SWLondoner provides your weekly round-up of what South West London has to offer.
Review: Starlight Express @ New Wimbledon Theatre
Starlight Express is back and if there is any justice it is here to stay!
On The Pulse: Are there enough positive female role models?
We took to the streets of Wimbledon to find out...
Preview: Starlight Express @ New Wimbledon Theatre
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s much loved Starlight Express is back for 2012, starting its UK tour at the New Wimbledon Theatre until Saturday 19 May.
The Andy Gray Column: Chelsea underdogs to win Champions League but anything is possible
Sharethematch.com ambassador Andy Gray was talking exclusively to South West Londoner….
What's On in South West London: 11 May - 17 May
SWLondoner provides your weekly round-up of what South West London has to offer.
The Andy Gray Column: Roy Hodgson right man for England job
Sharethematch.com ambassador Andy Gray was talking exclusively to SW Londoner…
The Andy Gray Column: I think Liverpool will nick FA Cup
Sharethematch.com ambassador Andy Gray was talking exclusively to SWLondoner…
Tweets of the Week
SWLondoner's Gemma Ellis and Helen Wright give you the best tweets from last night, following the London election results.