SWLondoner • 17th May 2021

London-based City Harvest delivers ten million meals to tackle food poverty

Food charity City Harvest has delivered ten million meals in London in the last year to vulnerable groups including refugees, women fleeing domestic violence, children, the elderly and those suffering with mental ill health.

SWLondoner • 13th May 2021

Fulham Matchday March raises over £6,000 for club's foundation

The Fulham FC Foundation raised over £6,000 for its disability programmes by holding its annual “matchday march” last Saturday. Participants completed the march remotely, walking a distance of three, five or ten miles, complete with a virtual opening ceremony and a virtual finishing line and medal ceremony. The JustGiving page, which originally had a target of £5,000, has so far raised £6,390 for the foundation. Katy Shepherd, Fulham’s disability development officer, said: “We wanted to do so

SWLondoner • 11th May 2021

Branch from 600-year-old Brockwell Park oak tree to be turned into commemorative sculpture

A branch from a 600-year-old oak tree in Brockwell Park is set to be turned into a commemorative sculpture by a Brixton artist.

SWLondoner • 16th April 2021

Fulham FC prepare for crucial Arsenal game as relegation looms large

Fulham FC is at risk of relegation once again after their 1-0 loss against Wolverhampton Wanderers FC last week in which the opposition scored the winning goal in stoppage time.

SWLondoner • 14th April 2021

Wandsworth centre warns of pandemic impact on mental health of adults with learning disabilities

A Wandsworth based support centre for adults with learning disabilities has warned of the ongoing impact of the coronavirus pandemic on mental health.

SWLondoner • 12th April 2021

Clapham resident encourages people to host refugees and asylum seekers

A Clapham resident is encouraging others to host asylum seekers and refugees who need housing after becoming a regular host through Refugees at Home.

The Indiependent • 15th March 2021

Meet Yos Clark: The Dancer Dedicating ‘The Other Side’ To His Late Mother

Yos Clark, dancer and model, lost his mother to cancer in 2018. In his latest project, he uses dance to speak of the pain that still follows him.

The Guardian • 10th March 2021

Men en pointe: ballet dancers kick against gender stereotypes

“I was always attracted to pointe shoes. They were like magic! I wondered: Why can only girls use them?”

Vice • 17th February 2021

The Women Fighting to Make Marital Rape Illegal

It wasn’t until late last year that sexual harassment finally became illegal in Lebanon, perhaps not surprising in a country where 95 percent of MPs are men and there has never been a woman prime minister or president.

York Vision • 17th February 2021

University of York Refuse to Disclose Testimonies Revealing True Nature of their Promises to Convicted Rapist Joseph McKeown

The University of York have declined York Vision’s Freedom of Information request regarding an inconsistency between court transcripts and their claims about references for rapist Joseph McKeown, who continued to work at the University after his guilty plea.

The Independent • 12th February 2021

Opinion: Let’s create jobs in renewable energy – not Cumbria coal mine

In Sweden, the new Hydrogen Breakthrough Ironmaking Technology (HYBRIT) is striving to reduce the carbon element of the steel-making process by replacing it with fossil-free energy and hydrogen, almost reducing the carbon emissions to zero.

The Indiependent • 4th February 2021

‘The Red Shoes’ is a Triumph: Review

Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes is an unrivalled choreographic triumph.

Huffpost Personal • 4th February 2021

We Had To Break Covid Rules, Or Break Up. It Was An Easy Choice.

I had a chance at a potentially great relationship. But I knew it would be selfish to place my happiness over the lives of others.

York Vision • 15th December 2020

Meet The Founders Of Last Taboo

I spoke to Last Taboo founders Imogen Horrocks and Kelly Balmer about the organisation, and the amazing response it has had since it launched only a month ago.

15th December 2020

I’m Not Spending Christmas With Family This Year. You Shouldn’t Either

We watched on as other religious holidays were forfeited. Christmas shouldn't be the exception, argues Matilda Martin.

The Indiependent • 1st December 2020

England Should Follow Wales’ Example and Make a Decision on Exams

When news broke that Wales were cancelling exams for GCSE and A-Level pupils I was ecstatic. As a tutor who helps mainly GCSE English pupils, I know how stressful the pandemic has been for these students.

The Independent • 23rd November 2020

I started university on antidepressants – this is my advice to students who are struggling | Matilda Martin

I cannot begin to imagine how difficult the fresher experience could be this year, especially for those struggling with their mental health, but there is nothing to be ashamed of in asking for help

The Indiependent • 5th November 2020

Life As A Fresher During Covid-19

I spoke to a number of university freshers from across the country to see how they have been affected.

York Vision • 2nd November 2020

McKeown case: Court record and Physics Department Claims Don’t Match

On 12 October the University of York Physics department issued a statement claiming that the references from Krauss and Wilson “made no comment regarding [McKeown’s] future engagement with the Department” despite the court transcripts saying otherwise.

York Vision • 9th October 2020

Physics Department Intern who Pleaded Guilty to Rape Allowed to Continue Work on Campus

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