Merton residents have been checking they are in tip-top shape with free blood pressure tests.

The checks are available at venues Including the Mount Elgon pharmacy in Wimbledon Chase and Morden Library, as part of national health campaign Know Your Numbers.

Pharmacy owner Raj Patel said: "I urge all local residents to support the campaign and to come in and get their free check at the pharmacy at their own convenience for the whole of September".

One day of free checks also took place on Monday at Morden Library, in the Civic Centre on London Road, as part of the campaign - which is run by charity the Blood Pressure Association. For more information call 020 8772 4994.