Journalists are in the fourth-least trusted profession in Britain, a yearly survey has found. Almost two-thirds of people asked said they don't trust journalists to tell the truth, according to the Ipsos MORI Veracity Index’s December 2021 edition. Despite trust in journalism recording a rise from 2020 levels, the only professions ranked lower are government ministers, politicians in general and advertising executives. So why are journalists deemed so untrustworthy? Do the internet and social media have something to do with it? And how does this affect journalists themselves? Trainee reporters ..read more

SW Londoner explores the issues that affect you in your local community and tries to simplify the complex issues surrounding them. This episode will look at the recycling that goes on in your borough and explain the complexity of waste management that faces London councils which leads to varying levels of recycling and confusion for residents in each area. We talk with Jon Long, Education Officer at Western Riverside Waste Authority and Green Party London Assembly member Zack Polanski about what happens to your waste and what the role of the London assembly has in local boroughs. Hosts: Connor ..read more

With the first international break since the World Cup on the horizon, the South West Londoner previews the matches England and the Republic of Ireland play this month. The road to Euro 2024 starts here… With Aisling Hannon, Dom Smith, Matthew Cox, Oli Gent and host Ben Palmer ..read more

Have you ever wanted to know what goes on behind the scenes of some of the UK’S leading industries? Well, this podcast explores exactly that, plunging into the troubles they face, their current achievements and finally their next steps. In this three-part series, we will each be focusing on one of three sectors that are trying to overcome their failings in sustainability. We will be speaking to multiple professionals at the forefront as well as people with outside perspectives, to hear what’s changing and what the future holds. Producers: Jess Little, Julius Lawless-Master and Holly Brencher ..read more

The SWL Formula 1 Podcast is back for a brand new season, as we take a look at the opening 2023 races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.   The team discusses Red Bull's dominance, the Aston Martin surprise, Ferrari and Mercedes underperforming, with a view to the Australian GP.   Hosted by Max Carter Keall along with Charlie Patrick, Alp Salfur and Alex Meechan ..read more

The SWL Six Nations podcast returns to review the 2023 edition of the tournament, which saw Ireland win a Grand Slam and England limp to just two wins. The panel discuss the controversial sending off of Freddie Steward as Ireland secured their third Six Nations Grand Slam and look at why some players struggle to live up to their club form in an England shirt. With Cam Stephens, Elise Hamersley, Oscar Ress and host George Simms ..read more

Have you ever wanted to know what goes on behind the scenes of some of the UK’s leading industries? Well, this podcast explores exactly that, plunging into the troubles they face, their current achievements and finally their next steps. In this three part series, we will each be focusing on one of three sectors that are trying to overcome their failings in sustainability. We will be speaking to multiple professionals at the forefront as well as people with outside perspectives, to hear what’s changing and what the future holds. Producers: Jess Little, Julius Lawless-Master and Holly Brencher ..read more

Welcome to our four-part podcast series, Paranormal Paranoia, where we uncover the dark history of London’s most haunted places and investigate whether supernatural beings actually exist. Is it the paranormal, or are you just paranoid? ** In this episode we will explore the Tower of London’s gory past and unravel the haunting history and ghostly tales of this great landmark. ** Producers: Holly Nichols, Stuart Allen, Ruby Smith, Izabella Thornley Interviews: Megan Clawson, Annie Howlett, Professor Chris French ** MOUSE VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmqPABUnV9U ** Outro music produced ..read more

In this special edition of the Londoners Rugby Podcast, the team interviewed Red Roses Amy Cokayne and Lucy Packer about their experiences at the World Cup, what it's like being back at their club, and if they are any good at darts. With Ben Fleming and Elise Hamersley ..read more

In the second of the Londoners' World Cup quarter-final podcasts this week, our panel review Saturday's quarter-finals and throw-forward to tomorrow's second semi-final. It was heartbreak for England, as Harry Kane's missed penalty proved decisive in their 2-1 defeat to France despite an overall strong performance from the Three Lions against Les Bleus.  But it was jubilation for Morocco in the other quarter-final, as they became the first ever African side to reach the World Cup semi-finals as they saw off Portugal 1-0 thanks to a goal by Youssef En-Nesyri. With Aisling Hannon, Ben Palme ..read more