Mapped - How many people have died from Covid-19 in your postcode
2 HRS AGO - As the country and the rest of the world continues to battle the coronavirus pandemic, the UK's Expand
2 HRS AGO - As the country and the rest of the world continues to battle the coronavirus pandemic, the UK's Office of National Statistics (ONS) have produced an… Collapse
Musical south London duo go viral with hilarious and relatable lockdown song
6 HRS AGO - Two musical best pals wrote a hilarious song - which perfectly summarises the PM’s lockdown Expand
6 HRS AGO - Two musical best pals wrote a hilarious song - which perfectly summarises the PM’s lockdown ‘roadmap’ in just 60 seconds. Collapse
London bus strikes: List of affected routes as TfL warn of disruption
8 HRS AGO - TfL has issued updated travel advice ahead of planned strike action by bus drivers next week.
Fundraiser Neil cycles 3,669kms for St Georgeâs Hospital Charity
9 HRS AGO - When Sophie, Neil’s niece aged 15, had been complaining about a sore leg they never imagined Expand
9 HRS AGO - When Sophie, Neil’s niece aged 15, had been complaining about a sore leg they never imagined that it would end up being an infected haematoma or the diagnosis of Leukaemia.
Sophie was admitted to St George’s Hospital and after several weeks of treatment, surgery and medication she began showing signs of 'Stephen Johnsons Syndrome' aka 'SJS' which is a rare, severe and life threatening reaction to a medication, suspected to have been one of the antibiotics used to fight the original infection.
Neil explains “Her body blistered like burns and was so bad that she had to be constantly medicated and at times kept sedated and on a ventilator. The complications continued with her spending several weeks on dialysis as many of her organs were struggling to cope with all that was going on.”
After months of incredible care from the Paediatric Team at St George’s she has made a huge recovery from the original infection and the burns from the SJS. She is still facing Collapse
Shop Out To Help Out' would see everyone get £150 vouchers when lockdown ends
1 DAY AGO - The £9bn high street recovery plan has been sent to Rishi Sunak for consideration.
The 17 areas in southwest London and north Surrey where KFC wants to open
1 DAY AGO - Several new restaurants in southwest London and north Surrey feature on a list of areas where fast Expand
1 DAY AGO - Several new restaurants in southwest London and north Surrey feature on a list of areas where fast food chain KFC plans to expand. Collapse
Child Benefit payments are going up this year - what you need to know
1 DAY AGO - The government has announced child benefit payments will increase from the start of the new tax Expand
1 DAY AGO - The government has announced child benefit payments will increase from the start of the new tax year, benefiting millions of children. Collapse
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People over 40 are next in line for the vaccine, with no priority to key workers
4 HRS AGO - The JCVI said that targeting occupational groups (such as teachers) would have been more complex Expand
4 HRS AGO - The JCVI said that targeting occupational groups (such as teachers) would have been more complex to deliver and may slow down the vaccine programme. Collapse
5 things Matt Hancock could say in tonight's Downing Street press conference
7 HRS AGO - The Health Secretary is expected to confirm when younger age groups can expect to receive their Expand
7 HRS AGO - The Health Secretary is expected to confirm when younger age groups can expect to receive their jab, starting with under 50s. Collapse
Mobile operating theatres to open at Queen Mary’s Hospital, Roehampton - St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
9 HRS AGO - The new facility – opening in the Spring – will support faster treatment for local patients Expand
9 HRS AGO - The new facility – opening in the Spring – will support faster treatment for local patients waiting for day-surgery as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Collapse
New Outdoor Exhibition Celebrates NHS Staff
10 HRS AGO - Photographer Del Francis reveals the faces behind the masks in a series of photographic portraits Expand
10 HRS AGO - Photographer Del Francis reveals the faces behind the masks in a series of photographic portraits of St George’s staff
In June last year, photographer and St George’s staff member Del Francis invited his colleagues to sit for a portrait during the pandemic, with the aim of honouring and thanking staff for their commitment as well as documenting greatest challenge the NHS has ever faced. The resulting exhibition, titled Portraits to a Life of Dedication, features 43 portraits that capture the inner strength, compassion and humanity of those working on the front line at St George’s Hospital.
Staff depicted have all played a critical role in the response to Coronavirus, giving an insight into individual personalities and diverse workforce who make St George’s Hospital. Del explains that “everyone who came along thought it was important to take part - to let the public know that behind their professional appearance was a human being with the same concerns, Collapse
Modelling industry is racist and lacks diversity', says London director
1 DAY AGO - A director of a top south London-based modelling management agency says the industry still has a Expand
1 DAY AGO - A director of a top south London-based modelling management agency says the industry still has a long way to go when it comes to diversity. Collapse
London is not building suitable homes for older people, report finds
1 DAY AGO - London is not doing enough to meet the housing needs of older people, a new report from a leading Expand
1 DAY AGO - London is not doing enough to meet the housing needs of older people, a new report from a leading think-tank has found. Collapse
It could happen to anyone': Forced to sleep on London's streets in a pandemic
1 DAY AGO - “You don’t feel the cold until about two o’clock in the morning, that’s when it’ll be icy cold,” Expand
1 DAY AGO - “You don’t feel the cold until about two o’clock in the morning, that’s when it’ll be icy cold,” says Ifama Mawusi Abimbola, who was… Collapse
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