Lorraine Crighton-Smith

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11 of the Best Pubs in Wimbledon

Home of the world’s most famous tennis tournament, Wimbledon is a beautiful part of south west London that’s perfect for whiling away those weekends. The Resident picks out 11 of Wimbledon’s best pubs, for sports fans, brunchers and all

8 OF THE BEST PLACES FOR A BEER IN SW LONDON

Has beer ever been so popular? The rise of craft beer and independent breweries means there’s a host of brilliant places to get a good beer in South West London. The Resident picks out the best breweries, pubs, bars, shops and tap rooms…

9 AMAZING FIRST-DATE IDEAS IN CLAPHAM

First dates can be tricky. Clapham has a host of exciting first-date destinations from restaurants, to bars, cinemas and community spaces, here are 9 great first-date ideas…

5 VALENTINE’S DATE IDEAS IN SOUTH WEST LONDON

Valentine’s Day falls on a Sunday this year, so you have plenty of time to romance your significant other. Go all out, avoid the cliches and embrace these five unusual daytime date ideas in South West London

WEST LONDON’S FOOD NEWS: JANUARY 2016

It’s BYO Tuesdays at Foxlow, an award for The Coffee Traveller and a special offer at The King’s Head in Teddington and more foodie news in West London this January

NEW SEASON SHOWS AT THE BUSH, LYRIC & ORANGE TREE

West London’s theatre scene is one to watch in early 2016. Here the artistic directors of the Orange Tree Theatre in Richmond, Lyric Hammersmith and Bush Theatre in Shepherd’s Bush reveal what plays will take to the stage this season

HOW TO DESIGN AN AWARD-WINNING KITCHEN

Looking for some kitchen design inspiration for your home? Here’s how one family took a previously rented bachelor pad in East Sheen and transformed it into a stylish, designer award-winning home