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Man struck by train in Clapham Junction Station

EMERGENCY CALL-OUT: NHS 111 call handlers have the option to call an ambulance for a patient if they think it is necessary

9:50am Sunday 12th May 2013

A man needed hospital treatment after being hit by a train in a busy station.

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Volunteers invited to help clean up River Wandle

11:17am Sunday 12th May 2013

Volunteers are invited to help clean up the River Wandle today.

Could £150,000 help Wandle become London's cleanest river?

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Battersea Northern Line extension moves closer as TfL reveals official plans

3:30pm Thursday 2nd May 2013

Battersea is one step closer to having its first Tube station after TfL applied for "powers to build and run" an extension of the Northern line.

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Spotlight on Health: Blood pressure issues - the silent killer

Around 30 per cent of people in England have high blood pressure - but many don’t realise it. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is known as the “silent killer” because there are often no symptoms. Left untreated the condition increases your risk of a heart attack, stroke or kidney disease. Low blood pressure, or hypotension, on the other hand, usually does have symptoms.

Spotlight on Health: Living with diabetes

There are over two million people with diabetes in Britain and another 750,000 who have yet to be diagnosed according to Diabetes UK. Your local pharmacist can offer help and advice on the condition, whether you’ve just been diagnosed or have been living with diabetes for years.

Spotlight on Health: Lose weight and improve your health

Obesity is a term used to describe somebody who is very overweight with a high degree of body fat. Most cases of obesity are caused by eating too much and moving too little. If you consume high amounts of energy from your diet but do not burn off the energy through exercise and physical activity, the surplus energy will be turned into fat.

Spotlight on Health: Men should think more about their health

Men tend to leave their health to chance – with shattering consequences. For many, the findings of the Department of Health’s ‘gender and access to health services’ (2008) study will not be a surprise, as it has long been established that men are less proactive about seeking out health advice and support than women.

Spotlight on Health: Stop smoking

If you smoke, giving up is probably the greatest single step you can take to improve your health. Smoking is responsible for one in every five deaths in adults aged over 35 in England, and half of all long-term smokers will die prematurely due to a smoking-related disease.

Spotlight on Health: Contraception to suit your lifestyle

There are 15 different methods of contraception. The type that works best for you will depend on your health and your circumstances. Contraception is a personal issue, and finding the right method depends on many factors – including your age, your medical history, and how many sexual partners you’ve had – so what’s right for your friend may not be right for you.

Spotlight on Health: Emergency contraception

A night of passion may leave you fearing the worst. But help is at hand – your chemist can advise on emergency contraception - also known as the 'morning after pill'.

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