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Image of commuters travelling down a TfL escalator. (Picture credit: Kaique Rocha)

Escalator fall rates approaching pre-pandemic levels as TfL increases first aid budget

The total number of falls down escalators on the London Underground is nearing pre-pandemic levels, according to TfL. The total

A young man doing physical therapy in hospital while wearing a virtual reality headset.

Virtual reality therapy for major trauma at Tooting hospital

Virtual reality headsets during physiotherapy for major-trauma patients has been being trialed at London’s largest hospital. St George’s Hospital, Tooting

Hal Robson-Kanu on promotion to the Premier League, life in lockdown and the Turmeric Co

You may know Hal Robson-Kanu for a fruitful career in the top two tiers of the football leagues in England

Revealed: Lambeth one of the busiest boroughs for London Air Ambulance callouts last year

Trauma doctors and paramedics from the London Air Ambulance were called to Lambeth more than any other borough in south

Risky business: London’s youngsters play on injured to emulate ‘tough’ sporting heroes

Young Londoners injured playing football or rugby risk further harm by playing on for fear of being labelled a cheat,

Penty happy to be back despite disappointment at National Badminton Championships

Summary: The number two seed lost in the semi-finals. Image: By Chris Bailey A SPOT in the men’s singles final

Chelsea midfielder Marco van Ginkel confident Blues can close the gap on Arsenal

Summary: The 21-year-old has been out with an injury since September. Image: By Douglas Patient Marco van Ginkel is optimistic

Wimbledon 2013: Murray looking forward to clash with Spain’s Verdasco

Summary: The quarter-final will be Murray’s first match against a left-hander this year. Image: By SWLondoner staff Andy Murray believes

Fulham boss Martin Jol admits his team were outclassed by Everton at Goodison Park

Summary: The manager is hoping to bring in new faces in the summer Image: By Kalika Mehta Martin Jol admitted

Injured Andy Murray pulls out of ATP World Tour Finals

Summary: The British No 1 does not want his groin injury to hinder his preparation for the Australian Open in

Andy Murray may pull out of ATP World Tour Finals with groin injury

Summary: The world no. 3 aggravated a groin injury in his 6-4 7-5 loss to David Ferrer today. Image: By

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