O Little Town of Battersea: Dogs and Cats Home hosts first ever carol concert
Summary: Caroline Quentin read at the event. Image: By Aicha Zaa The Battersea Christmas Carol Concert, proudly supported by Aspire
SWL’s Unsung Heroes: Brixton foodbank volunteer helps thousands who can’t afford to feed themselves
Summary: Elizabeth works full-time at Norwood and Brixton foodbanks. Image: By Douglas Patient As a full-time volunteer at Norwood and
Kingston charities receive counterfeit goods from police after crackdown on the black market
Summary: Rather than destroy the products, police have been donating them to a good cause. Image: By Aicha Zaa Thousands
Lambeth has second highest number of rough sleepers in the capital
Summary: Across the capital, rough sleepers have increased by 13 per cent. Image: By SWLondoner staff Lambeth has the second
On the Pulse: What should be done about the widening gap between the rich and poor?
Summary: The Sunday Times Rich List was released at the weekend. Image: By David Eggboro Sunday saw the release of the
Housing shortage pushes Lambeth Council to relocate homeless families to Margate
Summary: The government is cutting 45% of Lambeth’s funding, putting their housing service under pressure. Image: By Seema Hakim Lambeth
No help for homeless: Merton night shelter remains closed despite freezing temperatures
Summary: The scheme has no plans to reopen despite the cold weather. Image: By SWLondoner staff The Merton winter night
Mystery celebrity set to join Zac Goldsmith in Richmond community centre opening
Summary: The new outreach centre is opening at the Vineyard Congregational Church tomorrow and is set to provide support for
Norbiton nursery may be replaced by Kingston’s first homeless shelter
Summary: St. Peter’s Church Nursery School has used the hall for 32 years but may lose the premises in a
London rough sleeper numbers rise
Summary: Governement figures show an 8% rise during 2010/2011 on the previous year. Image: By Marc Sobbohi The number of