South West Londoner

‘How We Lost America’, an exhibition commemorating the 250th anniversary of American Independence through a British lens, is being held at a book shop in Richmond.

The exhibition is open until 21 September at Books on the Rise, hosted by

There is something quite specific about the atmosphere in south west London.

Anyone who has ever spent a Saturday afternoon strolling through Richmond Park or found themselves tucked into a corner of a historic pub in Wandsworth will understand.

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If you have ever spent a Saturday afternoon wandering through the leafy streets of Richmond or caught a show at the New Wimbledon Theatre, you will know that south west London has a very specific kind of charm.

It is an area that manages to feel both incredibly posh and deeply community-focused at the same time.

For decades, the leisure s...

Athletic in build and kitted out in mismatched sports gear, Andre Odom appears no different from the other amateur boxers warming up for Afewee Boxing Club’s 7am ‘Box Blast’ class.

Gloves on, Andre bounces lightly on the balls of his feet, firing punches into the battered bag.

He grunts through rounds of skipping, then moves into pad work, slipping and w...

Croydon’s rooftop beach is back for a third year, but this time it is for adults too.

Costa Del Croydon is a free community event on top of Centrale Shopping Centre’s car park and includes a beach, a splash zone, fairground attractions and food and drink.

But, for the first time, it is offering Beach Club nights for adults on Thursdays, which will feature...