More than 1,000 actions identified to boost struggling rail route

More than 1,000 actions identified to boost struggling rail route

Network Rail said it will carry out work to improve a 53-mile stretch of the Great Western Main Line between Didcot Parkway in Oxfordshire and Paddington, west London, but warned it will... Read more »
Struggling community centres in Harlow urged to apply for share of £500K funds – Cadent Gas

Struggling community centres in Harlow urged to apply for share of £500K funds – Cadent Gas

VITAL support is being offered to those who need it the most this winter as Cadent, the UK’s largest gas distribution network, looks to extend its Centres for Warmth programme. With over... Read more »
Struggling Build To Rent again complains of cost and …

Struggling Build To Rent again complains of cost and …

The latest annual report on Build To Rent in London again talks of issues with costs and delivery. A report from the British Property Federation says: “Sharp increases in build and financing... Read more »
Women struggling with chronic UTIs in Ireland and devolved nations forced to travel miles for treatment

Women struggling with chronic UTIs in Ireland and devolved nations forced to travel miles for treatment

Women are being forced to travel hundreds of miles and spend thousands of pounds to access treatment for chronic urinary tract infections (UTIs), as there are no specialist centres in Ireland or... Read more »
Former footballers to run half-marathon to help struggling families – South London News

Former footballers to run half-marathon to help struggling families – South London News

By Maeve Cullinan Two former non-league footballers have joined forces this Christmas to support struggling South Londoners during the cost-of-living crisis. Francis Duku and Damien Scannell, who played for Fisher Athletic and... Read more »
Cost of living crisis: Now charity workers are struggling to make ends meet

Cost of living crisis: Now charity workers are struggling to make ends meet

Hounslow LIFE isn’t the only division of Hestia where staff have concerns. One staffer at a south London women’s and children’s refuge told openDemocracy: “How can [women’s charities] Solace and Refuge pay... Read more »
Mouldy London flat left asthmatic teen ‘struggling to breathe’

Mouldy London flat left asthmatic teen ‘struggling to breathe’

Aisha Hussain’s eldest son Justin, 16, has been prescribed steroids to help him breathe (Picture: SWNS) An asthmatic teenager is ‘struggling to breathe’ because of the mould that has taken over his... Read more »
Online agents ‘struggling to break into higher valu…

Online agents ‘struggling to break into higher valu…

Purplebricks, Yopa and Strike remain the dominant brands representing almost 70% of online or hybrid activity, TwentyCi said. Its report added that this cohort’s market share remains polarised to the lower value... Read more »
Up to 4,000 refugees are still living in Heathrow hotels struggling to find homes

Up to 4,000 refugees are still living in Heathrow hotels struggling to find homes

A West London woman has explained that the Middle East and African refugee crisis is ongoing in the capital with “thousands” still kept in hotels because they have not been found social... Read more »
‘Inept’ – Dons boss Mark Robinson critical of his struggling side’s second-half performance – South London News

‘Inept’ – Dons boss Mark Robinson critical of his struggling side’s second-half performance – South London News

Mark Bonner’s side took the lead seconds after half time when Adam May’s shot from distance beat Nik Tzanev and flew into the top right-hand corner. Wimbledon only recorded one shot on... Read more »