Megan Norcott

Self-starting, versatile journalist with advanced multimedia production skills.

Southwark News •

Latin Americans fighting for own ethnicity tick box on the 2031 census

A British-Latino coalition group has been lobbying the Office for National Statistics (ONS) to include ‘Latin American’ as an official ethnicity in the upcoming 2031 national census, writes Megan Norcott….


Following the launch of a government consultation on ethnicity standards, which closes on 4 February, the Coalition of Latin Americans in the UK (CLAUK) hosted engagement sessions across London to mobilise the Latino community in support of official recognition.According to a report carried...
South West Londoner •

'This is not reform, this is revolution': London Iranians speak out | South West Londoner

A crowd of more than 3,000 people gathered outside Downing Street on Sunday to protest against Iran’s bloody crackdown on anti-government dissidents.


Organised by the Iranian Committee for Freedom, in collaboration with Jewish advocacy group Just Stop Hate, there was a strong desire for change amongst demonstrators who called for the fall of the Islamic Republic’s regime.


Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader, also came under fire for his role in authorising the deployment of the I...
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Inside Iran: A Breakdown of the Protests - Politics UK

Iran’s foreign minister said the country is “not seeking war, but is fully prepared for war” as he warned adversaries not to intervene in what has become a bloody crackdown on anti-government dissidents. 


Yesterday’s caution from Abbas Araghchi came after President Trump threatened “strong action” against the Islamic Republic for killing what one Tehran official claims as approximately 2,000 people, with 10,000 arrested.


Despite plunging Iran into an internet blackout on Thursday, the Supr...
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Harsh immigration rhetoric ‘failing’ honour-based abuse victims, experts warn | South West Londoner

Experts have warned that Labour’s anti-immigration policies are ‘failing’ honour-based abuse victims in the UK by heightening fears of deportation in the reporting and prosecution stages. 


Conviction rates for “so called honour based abuse” (HBA) are at the lowest level of all flagged crimes for the 2024/25 period, with only half of prosecutions (47 out of 94) leading to convictions, data from the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) shows.


Of the 47 cases that did not result in convictions, mo...
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Write away your worries: Creative writing workshops in Southwark improve community wellbeing

The new year has dawned, and with it, goals to be healthier. So if improving overall well-being was on your resolution list in 2025 before the clock struck midnight, then it might be time to head down to Southwark Wellbeing Hub for a creative writing workshop this month, writes Megan Norcott…


With the option to choose between weekly courses or drop-in sessions, workshops are guided by mental health experts who encourage participants to let their imagination run wild without judgment or restri...
South West Londoner •

A demonstration of confusion: Divided protesters criticise Trump’s capture of Venezuelan President | South West Londoner

Protesters decried President Trump’s seizure of the Venezuelan president, Nicolas Maduro, outside Downing Street last night as they called on Sir Keir Starmer to condemn US actions against the Latin American country.


Approximately 250 people gathered to hear speeches and voice their opposition to American adventurism abroad, as fervent protesters appeared divided on what it was they were supporting – holding signs that said “Hands off Venezuela”, “Viva Maduro”, and, contrastingly, “Maduro was...
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Heart attack survivor and mother-of-two walks again after new vascular disease treatment

A mother of two has returned to pain-free walking after King’s College Hospital’s new laser technology successfully treated vascular disease in her legs, writes Megan Norcott…


Heart attack and stroke survivor, Trudi Watkins, successfully underwent a laser catheter procedure to clear plaque build-up in her arteries caused by peripheral artery disease (PAD) – a condition that restricts blood flow in the legs and can trigger pain, numbness, and reduced mobility.This technology could mark a huge...
South East Londoner •

WATCH: Cheers to 21 years - East London pub still rocks the stage and blocks the bulldozers | South East Londoner

The George Tavern celebrated its 21st year of ownership under landlady Pauline Forster this September by hosting a month-long festival of art, music, colour and community.The Shadwell pub was ‘saved’ in 2019 when it was granted a deed of easement after a £1m legal battle with IPE Developments that granted it the right to continue making noise at existing levels.Nothing worth having ever came easily, though, as more than 300 applications for adjoining residential buildings have been submitted sin...
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Make your own signature fragrance in South London – we took a visit

Nestled amongst Brixton Village’s incense-filled alleyways lies My Signature Aroma, a bespoke perfumery inspired by individuality, writes Megan Norcott…


My Signature Aroma was created by Dionne Palmer and Frank Kennedy online in 2020, before the pair opened their first bricks-and-mortar site in October 2023, giving the brand a home in Brixton’s cultural melting pot. In between serving eager customers, Frank, 43, discussed the unique personalisation the company brings to perfume-making, saying...
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WATCH: Londoners romp into Oktoberfest with steins and smiles | South West Londoner

Joy was overflowing from everyone’s two-litre pint glasses (or maybe that was just the German beer), as venues across London hosted their annual Oktoberfest celebrations this month.


Revellers danced to the bouncing, brassy sounds of traditional oompah music in Bermondsey Bierkeller, while pop songs and pretzels warmed up the atmosphere in Oktoberfest Tour’s white marquee on Hammersmith Green.


Across both venues, Londoners turned out in milkmaid dresses and lederhosen to celebrate the festi...