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‘Cane rat and antelope meat’ seized in Peckham Rye raid
Cane rat and other ”potentially unsafe” meat including antelope were seized on Peckham Rye, according officers who took part in a joint operation involving the National Food Crime Unit (NFCU), writes Rich Brann.. In a recent raid police said they have confiscated around 11 kilos of bushmeat fr...
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Green councillor defends oil and gas career
A Greenwich Green councillor has defended his career in the oil and gas industry saying “it’s not really an issue”. Cllr Lakshan Saldin said his work over the last 10 years had been focused on the transition away from fossil fuels to more renewable energy sources. The Charlton Hornfair council...
26-year-old man killed in a triple stabbing off the Old Kent Road on Easter Monday
Four men have been arrested on suspicion of murder following a triple stabbing outside a nightclub off the Old Kent Road. In the early hours of Easter Monday police were called to reports of a disturbance involving a group of people outside a venue in Ruby Street, a largely industrial area near...
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Fire on Walworth shop roof caused by ‘unsafe disposal of a cigarette’
The roof of a shop in Walworth caught alight this Bank Holiday weekend after it is believed a cigarette was not properly put out. Firefighters were called to a blaze on Cadiz Street just off Walworth Road late Monday night (April 6) . Four fire engines raced to the scene at approximately 11:30pm but...
Mayor launches £400k fund for councils to boost summer dining and events
£400,000 will be made available to London councils to boost hospitality over summer, writes Cristina Trujillo… The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, announced the return of his Summer Streets fund, which will help councils support local businesses to increase events and al-fresco dining, plus extend o...
Southwark’s newest library to host Spanish storytelling event for families
The Una Marson Library in Walworth will host a special Spanish-language storytelling event this Saturday April 11, writes Myfanwy Fleming-Jones… The library, which open just two years ago as part of the redevelopment of the sprawling Aylesbury estate, is welcoming families for an afternoon of stor...
Mayor of London urged to stand up to ministers over leasehold reform
The Mayor of London has been urged to ‘stand up for leaseholders’ after refusing to commit to converting all City Hall-backed developments to give homeowners a share of the freehold. Sir Sadiq Khan has been a vocal campaigner on leasehold reform in the past, often calling on his Labour colleague...
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
A night of mischief, chaos and wonder In this vibrant new production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the Globe Theatre becomes a space for communal celebration under starry, summer skies for its opening show of the 2026 summer season. Enter a world where the veil between the everyday...
Loughborough Junction moves closer to getting step-free access
Loughborough Junction station could finally be made fully step-free after Lambeth Council announced funding has been secured to explore potential designs. It comes after the News reported on concerns last year that Loughborough Junction, which contains just one steep flight of stairs to a single isl...
All you need to know to vote ahead of the local elections in Southwark
Southwark is going to the polls on Thursday May 7, making it one of 136 local authorities across England holding elections, with around 5,000 council seats up for grabs, writes Pablo Munoz Lobato… The borough is divided into 23 wards, six of them represented by two councillors and 17 by three, mak...
Second phase of Ledbury Estate regeneration scheme gets underway off the Old Kent Road
Southwark Council has announced that the second phase of its plan to renew the Ledbury estate in Peckham has begun, writes Frankie Hills… Ground was officially broken as the council starts its long-term plans to revitalise the area, as the demolition of the three remaining 1960s tower blocks gets ...
Council announces relocation proposals for Waterloo library
They have pledged that the move will serve the Waterloo community in a bigger and better location, after the availability of its current home in Kennington Road's Oasis Centre has come to an end.
An award-winning trumpeter is coming to Woolwich
Award-winning trumpeter and composer Byron Wallen brings a night of jazz to Woolwich Works on Friday 17 April 2026 at 8pm. Featuring a dynamic band of rising London musicians, the performance showcases original compositions that blend tradition and fresh energy. Tickets are available in advance, wit...
Tolworth development will get 965 more homes despite concerns
A housing development in South London will get 965 more homes, including 16-storey apartment blocks. Kingston Council has approved plans which will see 1,176 homes built at Signal Park, in Tolworth, overall – 226 more homes than the number originally agreed for the nearly 11-acre site. The council...
Food bank founder at Bermondsey tube station honoured for selfless work
A Bermondsey woman and veteran foster carer, who runs a food bank four days a week outside the underground station, was recognised for her ‘tireless efforts’ to the community at an awards ceremony in March. Henrietta Onyema, 66, created a pop-up ‘One Woman Food Bank’ outside her house in 202...
King’s College Hospital takes part in groundbreaking organ trial
King’s college hospital has announced it will play host to a groundbreaking trial to assist in organ preservation, in order to help increase the number of life-saving organ transplants, writes Frankie Hills… The pilot scheme will be part of a move to introduce machine perfusion into the King’s...
Bicycle paramedic awarded with Boris bike named in her honour
Carol Summers, a paramedic in the Ambulance Service's Cycle Response Unit, has had a Santander rental bike named after her as part of a Transport for London initiative
Exclusive tour round the gardens of Eltham Palace
Discover the beautiful gardens of Eltham Palace and Gardens on an exclusive evening tour on 18 April 2026, Offered in partnership with the National Garden Scheme and English Heritage, the event gives visitors a chance to explore the historic and scenic grounds of the palace in the evening. The groun...
Explore the hidden spaces beneath this historic church in Greenwich
A ‘hidden spaces’ tours at St Alfege Church allow you to explore and discover places usually closed to the public and hear about the colourful lives of those who served and worshipped there. You get a chance to visit the crypt’s vault and get a 360-degree view of the church and its suspended c...
How one South London community garden is fighting back against health inequality
When Lewisham-born Valerie Goode launched Coco Collective in Bellingham in 2021, she wasn’t just creating a place to grow food but a space to connect to her heritage, writes Myfanwy Fleming-Jones… Four years on, the garden has launched a new health programme – the Plantain Project – working ...