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Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich rated ‘Good’ by CQC
Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich has been rated as ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in a significant outcome for the trust that runs it. This is the first time the CQC has rated Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) Good since the Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust—which operates the hos...
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Man charged with murder of Terry Wilding in Bermondsey
A man has been charged with killing 43-year-old Terry Wilding after allegedly assaulting him in a Bermondsey flat, writes Alex Orr.. The suspect aged 41-years-old has been charged with murder, with early enquiries indicating the victim was assaulted inside a property on Cadbury Way, Bermondsey, last...
Man arrested after pregnant woman loses baby in Lewisham police chase crash
A pregnant woman lost her baby in a crash involving a car chased by police on Lewisham Way, New Cross on Saturday 13th June, writes Alex Orr… The collision took place at around 11.30pm after police followed a vehicle with suspected cloned number plates that had failed to stop. The vehicle collided...
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Police release images after ‘man masturbates on south London train’
A man exposed himself to a woman on a southbound train to East Croydon at around 6.30am on Friday 22nd May, according to the British Transport Police (BTP). The BTP said the woman moved away, but the man came up to her and began masturbating. The man boarded the service at Clapham Junction and left ...
Watch Tibetan monks create a mandala installation on South Bank next week
A group of Tibetan monks will be taking part in sacred tradition this week at Oxo Gallery on South Bank and visitors are encouraged drop by and watch. A free-to-attend live sand mandala installation will take place at Oxo Gallery from Wednesday 17 – Sunday 21 June to celebrate the Buddhist Film Fe...
Man who died after assault in south east London named and pictured for first time
The victim of a fatal assault in Bermondsey has been named and pictured for the first time by police.
Potters Field Park to host a free ‘midsummer party’ with dog show, music and human pyramids
Head down to Potter’s Field Park next to Tower Bridge on Saturday 20th June for a free day of live entertainment to celebrate the area’s 21st birthday. The event will run from 12 noon till 8pm and the team say that there will be something on offer for the whole family. For music, Doolally tap [...
Michelin Star-owned Indian restaurant is coming to Borough
Michelin Star chef Aktar Islam has opened his first London restaurant, Oudh 1722, in Borough. From the team behind Birmingham’s two-Michelin-starred Opheem, the restaurant is named after the Awadhi region and will celebrate traditional slow-cooked Awadhi cuisine. The menu features dishes such as v...
Seafood with skyline views without leaving London
If seafood and great views are your thing then head to Blackfriars this weekend. Perched on the top floor of the mid-century chic Hoxton hotel with panoramic views over the capital, the Seabird bar serves Mediterranean inspired coastal cuisine. From tapas classics to quintessentially British plates....
Barkmondsey Square brings new ‘Pride and Paws’ event for dogs and their families
Barkmondsey Square’ will celebrate its inaugural ‘Pride and Paws’ event on Saturday, June 13, from 11am to 4pm at The Arzner on Bermondsey Square, writes Flora Bigham… Run by Lisa Gold, known as “Lisa the Pet Sitter”, alongside The Arzner Cinema and Bermondsey Square, the day aims to “...
Tour the historic Walworth Town Hall for free with LGBTQ architects
The architects behind the restoration of the Grade II-listed Walworth Town Hall are running a free behind the scenes tour on Wednesday 17th June. Peckham-based architecture firm Feix & Merlin are collaborating with Architecture LGBT+ to share how they breathed life into the hall after it was rav...
Man convicted in fatal New Cross stabbing after ‘dispute over money’
A man, who drove 50 miles to kill a former business associate in New Cross, will be sentenced next month after being found guilty of murder. Ben Wazabanga has been found guilty of stabbing and killing Ayowale Aladejana following a business ‘dispute’ in New Cross last year. Twenty-six-year-old Ay...
MP holds youth summit at Peckham Levels
Peckham MP Miatta Farnbulleh held a youth summit at Peckham Levels to help combat problems facing young people, writes Cristina Trujillo… Labour and Co-Operative MP Miatta Farnbulleh held a youth summit at Peckham Levels where young people and local politicians debated local services ahead of the ...
South London search and rescue team flies to Italy for major disaster response exercise
Volunteers from a south London search and rescue charity travelled to Italy last month to take part in a major international disaster response exercise, writes Myfanwy Fleming-Jones… A specialist team of Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) technicians from Serve On, the Tulse Hill based humanitarian ch...
Bubbles in all shapes and sizes? Mr Bubbles is coming to town
From erupting bubble volcanoes to fire tornadoes, The Bubble Show is coming to Greenwich and audiences of all ages are in for a treat at the Woolwich Works, writes Gabriel Stewart… Mr Bubbles, a Guiness World Record holder and foremost bubble artist, will be hosting an interactive adventure full o...
Get your chat on to cure loneliness with free Greenwich cable car rides
Londoners can take a free trip and free drink on the capital’s cable cars this June as part of a Loneliness Awareness Week campaign, writes Gabriel Stewart… The London Cable Car are launching their ‘Chatty Cabins’ once again this year to encourage users to have a chat with strangers sharing ...
Murder investigation launched after man dies from ‘serious head injuries’ in Bermondsey
The Met has launched a murder investigation after a 43-year-old man died last night after being assaulted at an address in Bermondsey Police were contacted by staff at a London hospital at around 12:30pm yesterday (Wednesday 10 June) after a man was admitted with ‘serious head injuries’. Despite...
Prison ‘missed chances’ to spot TB before Peckham murderer’s death
A Peckham murderer died after prison and healthcare staff in Nottingham missed signs that he had tuberculosis (TB) prior to his death, an inquest found.
Full list of Richmond roads and pavements set for £9m makeover over the next year
Roads and pavements due for a nearly £9million makeover in a South West London borough have been revealed. Richmond Council has a budget of £8.7m, including a £1.2m grant from the Department for Transport (DfT), to resurface roads and pavements in 2026/27. Transport for London (TfL) has also conf...
TfL launches DLR extension consultation
Transport for London has revealed new details on its proposed DLR extension across the River Thames to Thamesmead. London’s public transport operator has launched a consultation and is asking the capital’s residents to give feedback on its DLR extension proposals. The consultation opened on June...