Wandsworth

Loneliness and the elderly - is loneliness bad for your health?

Ad Feature Why is Loneliness so Harmful for the Elderly?

Age UK reminds us that one million older people in the UK can go for a whole month without speaking to a friend, neighbour or family member. As well as bring incredibly sad, loneliness can also be detrimental to our mental and physical health

Restaurant openings in January: South London favourite Megans has opened a new branch in Clapham

Mother’s Day Dining Hotspots in South West London

Whether it’s Michelin stars or homely Italian food you’re after (served with the obligatory glass of fizz, of course) then look no further for Mother’s Day dining inspiration in South West London…

London’s Best New Developments for Wellbeing Warriors

Longer lifespans are leading to a growing awareness of the importance of wellbeing, and its having a positive effect on London’s property market. If a healthy lifestyle is at the top of your agenda, read on…

Floating in a saltwater tank can relives stress, aches and pains (photo: GettyImages / kzenon)

Discover the Wellbeing Benefits of Floatation in Wandsworth

Take a load off and experience floating – which mimics the experience you might have in the Dead Sea and reduces stress levels – at Yue Float wellness clinic in Wandsworth

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

Ad Feature Is Home Care or Residential Care Best for People With Dementia?

With an ageing population and longer life expectancy, caring for those with dementia is becoming an increasingly important issue. But if you can’t care for an elderly parent or loved one yourself, what are your options? Should you consider home care or residential care?

How safe is London? With crime on the rise in London, which are the most dangerous and safest boroughs, and how will it affect house prices?

How Safe is Your Borough? London’s Breakout Crime Hotspots

What are London’s most dangerous boroughs? The spike in crime rates in London this year has left many with concerns. Is my borough safe? And will house prices fall in London’s new ‘crime hotspots’? A new survey reveals all…

London's smallest properties: The Slim House, Battersea

For Sale: This Battersea Property is One of London’s Narrowest Homes

The Slim House in Battersea, which measures just 7ft 7in wide, is one of London’s original ‘gap houses’ – and now it’s now up for sale

The right trainers are key to running a marathon

The Richmond Running Club that Helped Found the London Marathon

South west London has off-road running spots and running clubs in abundance, so it’s no surprise that plenty of SW runners are gearing up to take on the marathon. But did you know that one particular south Londoner actually founded the London Marathon?