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Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities in London demand City Hall voice

Last month an organisation supporting Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) communities in London launched a campaign to amplify their voices

Return of Channel 4 documentary campaigners claim sparked increase in hate crime against Travellers

Channel 4 re-uploaded a controversial documentary to All 4 despite hundreds of viewer complaints and an Ofcom investigation after it first aired.

Protestors disrupt Wandsworth Council meeting about Traveller injunction

Accusations of racism and cries of ‘shame’ rang from the public gallery at Wandsworth Town Hall as the council debated

Travellers abandon Tooting Common camp after being ordered to leave

By Kat Bawmwang A group of travellers abandoned their camp on Tooting Common today after being told to leave within

Two men summoned to court in connection with Tooting Common flytipping

Summary: Around 40 tonnes of rubbish were left at the site. Image: By Ellie Harvey Two male travellers have been

Travellers blamed for trashing Tooting Common as £3,000 clean-up operation gets underway

Summary: The Gypsy Council warned against jumping to conclusions. Image: By Bruce Archer, James Cozens, Jack Crone and Jamie Micklethwaite

Travellers could face arrests if they return to Croydon sites after eviction says council

Summary: An agreement between the authority and police is being drawn up. Image: By Lamiat Sabin Travellers thrown out of

Merton girl beats bullies to win film award

Summary: Ima Jackson-Obot discovers the lives behind winning film at Happy Soul Fest Image: By Ima Jackson-Obot If by some

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