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Local adventure playground survives cuts to provide a haven for South London kids
3+ hour, 1+ min ago (416+ words) Adventure playgrounds are at serious risk of closing across the UK. In South London, Coldharbour, Glyndon, Meridian, Woolwich and Plumstead adventure playgrounds are all in the firing line." Severe council budget cuts and funding shortages"mean some local authorities see…...
More than a third of London children living in poverty - new figures show
16+ hour, 30+ min ago (363+ words) London has the highest child poverty rates in England, with some boroughs seeing more than half of children affected. New figures reveal that 38 per cent of children in the capital are living in relative poverty, compared to 20.8 per cent in…...
New app helps dads tackle feeding, sleep and mental health
2+ week, 1+ day ago (371+ words) Croydon dads can now download a free NHS-backed parenting app, launched on World Sleep Day. DadPad is rolling out in Croydon to help expectant and new fathers with practical guidance and reassurance during the early months of parenthood. Made with…...
The Future of University - Is It Still Worth It?
3+ week, 1+ day ago (765+ words) For generations, university was seen as the golden ticket: work hard at school, get a degree, secure a good job. It was the expected next step - almost automatic. But in 2026, that certainty is fading. Rising tuition fees, student debt and…...
All the events taking place to celebrate 200 years of London's oldest university
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (539+ words) Two centuries of curiosity, inclusion and academic excellence will be celebrated throughout London and beyond. University College London (UCL), the UK capital's oldest university, marks its 200th anniversary in February, sparking a year of public celebrations reflecting its legacy of radical…...
Royal Ballet School gives free workshops to primary school pupils
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (398+ words) The Royal Ballet School is bringing free ballet workshops to primary school pupils in London. The classes will take place on Saturday, February 14, 2026, and will be held in Dagenham as part of the school's 100th anniversary celebrations. More than 160 pupils from…...
Woodland Wanderers encourage children to connect to the outdoors
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (457+ words) Parents in Bowes Park, Bounds Green, Palmers Green and surrounding areas have the opportunity to send their children to a unique nursery led by education and sustainability specialists who have created a one-of-a-kind blended curriculum. The ethos of also supporting…...