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London Landmarks Half Marathon Was Cut By 700m After Incident

1 month ago | swlondoner.co.uk | Will Barker

News The London Landmarks Half Marathon (LLHM) distance was cut by 700 meters shortly before the race began after an incident that required emergency services at Chancery Lane tube station. The start had to be delayed by 15 minutes and a section of the race had to be closed to allow access for emergency services, meaning most runners did not complete the full distance as expected.
Feeling alone? New mums’ loneliness and what can be done

1 month ago | swlondoner.co.uk | Marie de Montigny

Life You’ve scrupulously attended pregnancy yoga classes, followed an – almost – strict diet for nearly nine months, and checked the contents of your maternity bag about ten times. However, nothing makes you quite ready for what is happening next: Life with a new-born. And, perhaps the most unexpected while you are supposed to be blessed by this new little person in your life, a feeling of loneliness.
Rugby legends and fans unite for 180-mile cycle in support of Harlequins Foundation

1 month ago | swlondoner.co.uk | Emily Thomas

Sport A team of Harlequins and Exeter Chiefs legends and supporters are set to tackle a 180-mile cycle over three days to raise vital funds for the Harlequins Foundation this May. Putting historic rugby rivalries aside, the riders will embark on the Harlequins’ flagship Rival Ride from Sandy Park, the home of Exeter Chiefs, on 16 May and finishing at The Stoop just in time for the final Quins home game of the season on 18 May.
Severe impact of the cost of living crisis on London's homeless

1 month ago | swlondoner.co.uk | Jack Whittaker

Life London boroughs have seen the number of people on the street reach an all-time high, with a growing proportion sleeping rough due to cost-of-living pressures and increasing rents. The latest figures from CHAIN (Combined Homelessness and Information Network) show that 4612 people were sleeping rough in the capital, between October and December 2024. This is the second highest figure recorded behind the previous 2024/25 quarter and a 29% increase on the pre-pandemic figure.
Moving on from Moyes: the issues that doomed Lopetegui at West Ham

1 month ago | swlondoner.co.uk | Mitchell Hall

Sport At the end of the 2023/24 Premier League season, after two stints in the role, David Moyes left his role as manager of West Ham United, replaced by Julen Lopetegui. Despite three seasons in European competition, and one European trophy, Moyes found himself under constant scrutiny for his conservative style of play.
Endometriosis may be underdiagnosed, experts warn

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.
Lambeth shows biggest improvement in reducing rough sleeping

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.
London sees surge in bike use despite wider decline

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 .
REVIEW: Chook Chook Indian Railway Kitchen is an absolute delight

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.
Teacher sickness absences remain at record high since COVID-19

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.