New Merton school Merrywood House centres therapy in teaching
An innovative new school will open in Merton, adopting therapeutic approaches to teach children who have experienced trauma. Merrywood House
Merton
News
Wandsworth singer gives gift of music to elderly community in coronavirus lockdown
A singer in south London is raising community spirits during lockdown by performing live for elderly residents outside their homes.
Life
‘I’m confident we can do it’ – Wandsworth parents learn Makaton to homeschool daughter with special needs
A Wandsworth couple are learning child therapies and Makaton to help homeschool their daughter with special needs. Alasdair Leslie, 43,
Life
Lockdown and a new fence between South Africa and Zimbabwe stop food, not people
A razor-wire fence severed down its middle represents one of two things depending on which side one stands. To one
Entertainment
Streatham songwriter releases new album A Quiet Convention in lockdown with Facebook livestream
Acclaimed Streatham-based singer-songwriter Conrad Vingoe celebrated the release of his latest album during lockdown with a Facebook live stream at
News
Twickenham choirmaster brings Dover House Singers sessions to your sofa
A choir leader from Twickenham who helped raise £10,000 for charity over four years is starting a new Youtube channel
Food & Drink
Liquordy-split: Alcohol delivery company reports 1,000% increase in visits due to coronavirus
Alcohol delivery company Booze Up has reported a 1,000% rise in visits and 300% increase in sales following the coronavirus
Entertainment
National house service: DJ raves the day with Facebook Live set raising £10,000 for the NHS
A 24-hour virtual rave by a London DJ on Facebook Live raised nearly £10,000 for the NHS. Sam Siggers, 23,
Kingston
Banquet Records’ £100 voucher boost to fellow Kingston businesses
Banquet Records has pledged its generosity to help other independent businesses struggling in the face of uncertain times. The popular
Croydon
Spreadin’ a message: Croydon rapper educates about safety during coronavirus
A Croydon rapper has amassed over more than a million views on social media for his new video educating us
Croydon
Croydon Council’s Covid-19 food packages praised as ‘gold standard’ by self-isolating cancer patient
Carol Pitches, a cancer patient forced to self-isolate by Covid-19, praised Croydon Council’s efficiency in giving out food packages to the vulnerable.