South London

Where, why and how to do cold water swimming in London: Tips from the Outdoor Swimming Society

Why You Should Try Cold Water Swimming

Whether you’re looking to get fit, make new friends or are looking for a more adventurous New Year’s Resolution, why not try cold water swimming? It’ll certainly take your breath away… Ella Foote from the Outdoor Swimming Society tells us why we should all dive in

London's best afternoon teas: Cake Boy by Eric Lanlard at Battersea Reach

Win a Luxury French Afternoon Tea at Cake Boy in Battersea

The Resident has paired up with Cake Boy in Battersea to offer one lucky reader a luxury French afternoon tea for two with champagne!

Expert advice on how to discuss home care with elderly parents (photo: Kathy with her mum, courtesy of Home Instead)

Ad Feature 3 Expert Tips On Discussing Home Care with Elderly Parents

Tony O’Flaherty, Director of Home Instead Senior Care Wandsworth, Lambeth & Dulwich and Dementia Friends Champion, shares three tips for talking to your elderly parents about home care:

Brixton Design Trail highlights: The Silent Arch by Bharat & Jean is part of the Brixton Design Trail for London Design festival

8 Highlights of Brixton Design Trail 2017

As Brixton Design Trail returns for a second year – this time with the theme Love is Power – SW Resident picks out the best bits…

All Four Paws is a website that seeks out and rates dog-friendly hotels, restaurants and destinations in London and the UK

Find the UK’s Dog-Friendly Hotspots with All Four Paws

All Four Paws brings together the UK’s best pet-friendly places into one handy website. The Resident sits meets the founders who hate to go anywhere without their four-legged friends…

Interview: south London singing sensation Raye is music's next biggest thing

Meet South London Singing Sensation Raye

South London native Raye is a force to be reckoned with. At only 19, she is the UK’s hottest newcomer and fans love her unapologetic attitude. The Resident meets the Brit School graduate who knows what she wants and won’t take no for an answer…

WHY WE SHOULD ALL MOVE TO CROYDON

It’s been up-and-coming since time began – but now it’s finally time for the London Borough of Croydon to shine. Vicky Smith takes a look at the sharp edge of the ‘Croydon facelift’…

Interview with Josie Long on her latest tour, Something Better

JOSIE LONG ON TOURING, BREXIT AND NIGEL FARAGE

Josie Long has been entertaining audiences with her signature brand of politically charged humour since she was 14 years old. Following the sell-out success of her last tour, Cara Josephine, she is heading for London with her 8th solo show in March

The Sanctuary House, Battersea, makes the most of light, space and secluded outdoor areas

ZEN LIVING AT THE CONTEMPORARY NEW SANCTUARY HOUSE IN BATTERSEA

The opportunity to develop St Paul’s Church on St John’s Hill was a rare one. Acquired for conversion by the James Laurence Group, the 19th century listed building has been developed into The Sanctuary – a collection of flats that brim with period character and zen calm

This super cool eco home on Worlds End Lane, Orpington, is for sale

THE BROMLEY ECO HOME THAT DOESN’T COMPROMISE ON LUXURY

Nina Fisher, owner of this 3,700 sq ft eco house in Bromley, tells The Resident why an environmentally friendly home doesn’t have to compromising on luxury and comfort