TfL announce free children-only buses for return to school
TfL has released details of dozens of bus routes that will provide more frequent services, as well as children-only buses, when schools reopen next week. Children are being encouraged to scoot, walk and cycle to school where possible, as coronavirus infection rates continue to rise again across London. But from...
NHS ‘lifeline’ for hundreds of stroke survivors
Hundreds of NHS patients have received personal, specialised care thanks to a new service set up during the coronavirus pandemic. Stroke Connect, a partnership with the NHS and the Stroke Association provides stroke survivors with support and advice in the early days following hospital discharge, without having to leave the...
Majority of adults in nearly all English counties would support a local lockdown in their area
New YouGov research shows that the majority of adults in nearly all English counties would strongly support a local lockdown in their area. A total of 25,592 adults were surveyed between the 7th and 14th of August after 83% of the British public said that they support the local lockdown...
Bandstand Chamber Festival comes to Battersea Park
Wandsworth Council is proud to host the Bandstand Chamber Festival, founded by clarinettist and concert promoter Anthony Friend, with a series of free, outdoor chamber music concerts. Four of the UK’s best-loved string quartets will take to the stage to perform some of the greatest pieces of classical music, live...
