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Wimbledon's Jason Mohr founded Any Junk after discovering one man's junk is another's treasure

Rating: 3

August 18th 2011

One man’s junk is another man’s treasure, which is certainly the case for Wimbledon resident Jason Mohr, who left a career in the City to collect London’s junk, finds Christopher Nye

Earlsfield travel writer Mike Carter cycled almost 5,000 miles along the British coastline

Rating: 3

July 13th 2011

Flemmich Webb speaks to Mike Carter about the journey which inspired his book, One Man and His Bike

Wandsworth resident and cultured funnyman Marcus Brigstocke is on his most important crusade yet

Rating: 3

July 13th 2011

Paul Dargon meets the intelligent man's comedian

In the saddle

Rating: 3

November 26th 2010

Three sandwich delivery girls went above and beyond the call of duty when they cycled 4,000 miles for charity. Vicky Smith reports.

Balham’s boutique

Rating: 3

November 26th 2010

It’s been three years since Mary Portas turned a clothing store into Balham into a thriving boutique. Does Balham Bou still have what it takes to succeed? Asks Lorraine Crighton-Smith

You’ve been framed, with Mark Anderson Photography

Rating: 2

October 26th 2010

There’s more to Mark Anderson Photography than meets the eye, reports Charlotte Livingstone

Phase Two

Rating: 2

October 21st 2010

As the brains behind clothing empire Phase Eight, Patsy Seddon knows a thing or two about fashion. Vicky Smith finds out about her latest venture

Sweet Smell of Success

Rating: 3

October 21st 2010

Vicky Smith meets Claire Croft, founder of Balham-based bathing brand Abahna

If the shoe fits: Jane Winkworth on 21 years of French Sole

Rating: 3

August 27th 2010

As French Sole celebrates 21 years in business founder Jane Winkworth recounts her first steps in Fulham

Will you carry me?

Rating: 3

August 26th 2010

Shannon Denny quizzes handbag designer Emily Cheetham on accessories to have and to hold

Art House

Rating: 2

July 16th 2010

Renowned institution Wimbledon College of Art now has its own dedicated exhibition space – the aptly-named Graduate Gallery. Vicky Smith talks to gallery director Fraser KeE Scott

Reduce Your Carbon Footprint: Jane Burston is Putney's own environmentalist

Rating: 3

March 24th 2010

Kelsey Hendrix meets Jane Burston – Putney’s influential ‘Eco Innovator’

A designer home with a difference: Tim Gosling's Old Town home

Rating: 3

March 24th 2010

Jo Cantello meets Tim Gosling, the Clapham-based furniture designer bringing a new lease of life to his Old Town home

Sam Harrison: Service with a smile

Rating: 3

January 4th 2010

Restaurateur Sam Harrison is passionate about a few things. Luckily for us, they include good food, good drink and… Balham, discovers Vicky Smith

SW checks in with Susannah York

Rating: 3

January 4th 2010

Christopher Nye meets Clapham resident and actress Susannah York as she takes to the stage in Miracle

Debbie Knight: A nose for business

Rating: 2

October 1st 2009

Wimbledon entrepreneur Debbie Knight has a knack for turning setbacks into opportunities. Shannon Denny meets a woman with an abundance of good scents

Anna Lou of London: Look on the Bright Side

Rating: 2

May 5th 2009

Shannon Denny meets Anna Louise Scaife, the guiding light behind jewellery label Anna Lou of London

Wonder Women in Wimbledon

Rating: 2

May 5th 2009

Wimbledon's first Women's Institute is paving the way for local ladies to get involved in their community, meet new people and learn some exciting skills, too. Nancy Groves reports

Off the cuff: Robert Tateossian

Rating: 2

March 23rd 2009

Former banker Robert Tateossian has no time for buttons; Shannon Denny meets Fulham's own king of the cufflink

Sam Ubhi: Jewel in the Town

Rating: 3

September 22nd 2008

Jewellery designer Sam Ubhi is celebrating 20 years in the industry with a revamped collection of her original designs. LORRAINE CRIGHTON-SMITH went to meet her in her Tooting studio, where she found much to covet