Tom Holmes

1 month ago | swlondoner.co.uk | Tom Holmes |Beth McCowen

Life Endometriosis has been diagnosed in two percent of reproductive age women in England, but the true prevalence of the chronic condition is likely to be much higher. The disease is defined by the NHS as when cells similar to those in the lining of the womb (uterus) grow in other parts of the body and can cause many problems such as heavy menstrual bleeding, severe period pain, and infertility.

1 month ago | swlondoner.co.uk | Tom Holmes

News London’s increase in people sleeping rough has been a perennial issue, but the latest figures from Lambeth portray a different picture. The borough saw a 40% decrease in people sleeping rough in October to December 2024, compared to the same period of 2023, according to data from Greater London Authority. It was the largest percentage fall in people sleeping rough, from 242 to 144, among the 11 London boroughs which recorded decreased numbers.

1 month ago | swlondoner.co.uk | Tom Holmes |Will Colledge

Life Boroughs in and around central London have shown noticeable increases in the regular use of bicycles, in contrast to a general decrease in bike usage in the rest of the country over the past six years. Despite the regular use of bicycles by England’s adult population increasing since the pandemic, rates of cycling among adults for any purpose has been in steady decline since 2016, according to data released by .

1 month ago | swlondoner.co.uk | Tom Holmes

Food & Drink Chook Chook Indian Railway Kitchen in Putney is an absolute delight and comes strongly recommended. Chook Chook is hidden in a small corner of Putney, but finding it is well worth the journey. Designed to look like an old school train carriage, the interior is delightful and the booths actually feel like you’re eating an Indian meal in an old school, albeit plusher, train carriage.

1 month ago | swlondoner.co.uk | Tom Holmes |Alex Charlton

News Teacher sickness absences remain significantly above pre-pandemic levels in England, according to data from School Workforce in England. Two-thirds of teachers took sickness absence in the 2022/23 academic year, compared to just over half in 2018/19, a rise of more than 10%. Even more than two-thirds of teachers in London took sickness absence, making the capital the most affected area in the country.