From its grubby origins, to the elitist fraternity that now houses this ancient forerunner to squash and follower of 'real tennis', a court sport favoured by Henry VIII, the game of 'rackets' has barely changed.

Except for one thing: now women play.

A campaign that adds a voluntary pound to restaurant bills across London to support the homeless is on track to raise more than £700,000.

The initiative by StreetSmart that takes place over November and December has seen more than 540 restaurants in the UK sign up, including high-end eateries within Selfridges and Harvey Nichols as well as restaurant groups like MEATliquor.

The organisation is now urging diners to support now more than ever as the cost of living crisis looms large over London.

Women’s football clubs are planning to hold more Women’s Super League (WSL) matches at men’s stadiums this season after the Euros inspired record crowd attendances.

Every WSL club has committed to hosting at least one game at men’s stadiums this season, with Arsenal leading the way by hosting six games at the Emirates.

More than 47,000 watched the WSL table-toppers, Arsenal, beat Tottenham 4-0 at the Emirates on 24 September, while almost 28,000 were present at the Merseyside derby at Anfield

Pupils are demanding free school meals for kids in poverty in a new campaign that has seen a petition reach almost 225,000 signatures.

Youth-led charity Bite Back 2030 is urging the Government to take action for 800,000 children in poverty who don’t qualify for free school meals.

As the cost of living crisis deepens, nearly 225,000 people have signed the petition to support children struggling to eat.

Bite Back 2030 campaigner Barakat, 18, said: “Having to worry about something as simple as a

Tyger, the sought-after Gen Z chunky ring company based in Wandsworth, is back with a new collection.

Since emerging last year, the company’s emphasis on individual style, unisex appeal and carbon-conscious design has drawn thousands of avid fans as well as big names such as Romeo Beckham.

Now the company and its 21-year-old founder Amelia Heard are back from a brief hiatus with a long-awaited collection.

Heard said: “Inspired by the 90s grunge era we’ve conjured up a never-before-seen mix of

The number of Big Issue magazines sold has decreased by over one million over the pandemic.