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It’s the most wasteful time of the year: the environmental impact of Christmas

As well as being a time of joy, Christmas is undoubtedly a period of excessive consumerism and waste. In fact,

Richmond Christmas tree seller sets up shop for 2021

A Richmond Christmas tree seller has set up shop in Richmond Park just in time for this year’s festivities. Pines

chelsea christmas lights

Christmas lights bring festive cheer to Chelsea’s streets

Chelsea geared up for Christmas this weekend as festive lights sparkled across the area. The streets in the popular shopping

Nohelia Rambal in a blue shirt, smiling in front of a red brick wall

What’s in a name? The Do-Gooders can help you make #OneEthicalSwap this Christmas

“Some people were really into it. Some people really were not.” Nohelia Rambal knows that not everyone is quite on

Zero waste shop

Wimbledon zero-waste shop hopes to encourage eco-friendly shopping

A ‘zero-waste’ shop hopes to encourage people to ditch disposable bags and shop for organic and fairtrade items after moving

Christmas markets

Best south west London Christmas markets to explore this winter

South west London Christmas markets are still going ahead this winter despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. With social distancing measures

Xmas presents

Strapped for cash this Christmas? Here are five ways you can make gift money fast

Christmas is all about the joy of giving but buying presents that will make everyone smile on December 25 can

Move over Action Man! Could a Ted Bundy toy be the perfect Christmas gift?

A company which creates action figures based on high-profile criminals – such as Jeffery Epstein and Ted Bundy – is

Small Business Saturday: Shoppers urged to ‘buy local’ and give indie SW London traders a boost

Christmas shoppers are being urged to avoid retail giants and buy from independents stores today in a bid to boost

A very costly Christmas and a flat broke new year

Summary: Our SW Londoner reporter Nadine Burnham-Marshalleck looks at the pressures to spend what we don’t have for this Christmas.

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