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Five Southwark food spots ranked in UK’s top 100 restaurants
Five restaraunts in Southwark have made it onto the National Restaurant Awards top 100 restaurants in the UK, cementing the borough’s growing status in London’s food scene, writes Gabriel Stewart… From Cornish octopus to pig’s snouts, Southwark certainly has an eclectic mix of the weird and ...
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London Community Fest returns to Kennington Park this Sunday
‘A celebration of London’s people’ – London Community Fest is returning to Kennington Park this Sunday with the family-focused festival promising a day full of music, sport and community fun, writes Gabriel Stewart… There will be an array of international food and live performances on offe...
Launch of Southwark Wellbeing Hub offers increased mental health support in the borough
A new wellbeing hub is ‘here to help’ Southwark residents struggling with their mental health with expansion of local services, writes Gabriel Stewart… The Southwark Wellbeing Hub will be run by South East London Mind (SELM) and will offer a range of support including one-to-one sessions, grou...
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Brixton Village named as ‘asset of community value’ and given some protection from development
The Buy Back Brixton campaign has welcomed Lambeth Council’s ‘long overdue’ decision to give Brixton Village and Market Row added protection against redevelopment. Lambeth Council announced on Tuesday (7 July) that Brixton Village and Market Row have been added to its Asset of Community Value ...
Up to 32 roads in Greenwich could be partly closed during school drop-off and pick-up times
Greenwich council is hoping to massively expand its programme of closing streets outside schools at drop-off and pick-up times from eleven to 32, writes Molly Hunt… The Royal borough is holding statutory consultation on proposals to expand its school streets programme arguing it is safer, improves...
Enjoy an evening of street food outside a historic castle after work tomorrow
Head to Severndroog Castle in Shooter’s Hill after work on Friday 10th July to enjoy local street food in the evening sun. The popular street food evening event will be returning to the historic Grade II-listed gothic tower this year with even more food vendors. Guests can choose from vegan Caribb...
Man to Man with Tilda Swinton
This autumn, Manfred Karge’s Man to Man embarks on a series of international engagements, bringing together leading theatrical institutions in a major artistic collaboration. In 1930s Germany, a woman puts on her dead husband’s trousers and never takes them off. As the world around her chang...
Man accused of killing woman in Walworth flats goes on trial at Old Bailey
The trial of a man accused of murdering two women is due to start at the Old Bailey.
Two FREE summer festivals are coming to Greenwich’s parks this weekend
Two FREE summer festivals of music, dance and family fun are coming to Greenwich’s Gallions Park and Maryon Park this weekend, writes Gabriel Stewart… ‘Summer in the Park’ will welcome local families to take part in everything from clay model making to a ‘cheeky roaming’ performance of T...
Man injured after ‘disturbance’ in Peckham early this morning
A man has been left with ‘injuries’ after what police are calling a ‘disturbance’ on Clayton Road in the early hours of this morning (Friday 26th June). Police were called at 00:40am to reports of a ‘disturbance’ in Clayton Road, in between the Queen’s Road and Rye Lane in Peckham. Off...
Rye Lane fire: Khan’s Bargains and Copeland park survive blaze with ‘localised damage’
The owner of Khan’s Bargains and the director of Copeland Park have confirmed there was only minimal damage after last night’s blaze on Rye Lane and thanked the local community for its support, write Evie Flynn and Molly Hunt… More than 100 firefighters and 15 fire engines rushed to Rye Lane a...
Berkeley Homes to launch legal challenge after Aylesham Centre plan rejected
Developer Berkeley Homes has appealed to overturn the Planning Inspectorate’s rejection of its plans to redevelop the Aylesham Centre in Peckham Rye, writes Alex Orr… The developer has applied for a Judicial Review of the decision to throw out the proposed redevelopment of the shopping centre on...
Summer music series Mambista returns to Brockwell Park Greenhouses
A South London music series is set to return this summer, as Mambista brings five evenings of live outdoor music to the Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses in Herne Hill, writes Molly Hunt… Running on selected Sunday evenings from June to September 2026, the Mambista in the Park programme will tr...
Three men charged with murder following Crystal Palace stabbing
Three men have been charged with murder by detectives investigating the murder of Kamahl Cameron-Williams, writes Alex Orr… Isaiah Adio-Weathers of Evelyn Street, Deptford and Ellis Shakiem of Denmark Road, Camberwell, both 23 years-old, as well as Amari Auguste-Francois, 21, of Malpas Road, Hackn...
Vauxhall Bridge to face temporary 18-tonne weight limit from July over safety concerns
A temporary 18-tonne weight restriction will be introduced on Vauxhall Bridge from 1 July 2026 after inspections revealed deterioration in parts of the structure, writes Myfanwy Fleming-Jones… Transport for London (TfL) said the safety-critical measure is being brought in following a recent assess...
Pirates are taking over the Old Royal Naval College in family fun day
History enthusiasts and families are invited to a ‘weekend of living history’ at the Old Royal Naval College on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 July as the site is overrun with pirates. Spend the day at the Old Royal Naval College and discover life during the ‘Golden Age of Piracy,’ the period betwe...
Spend a Sunday listening to live music at historic Eltham Palace
Eltham Palace are hosting ‘lazy’ Sundays throughout the whole of July with live music in the gardens. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets, grab a refreshing treat from the café and enjoy the music. Your ticket will include access to the whole Palace. From the 14th to the 16th cent...
Fourteen year old has been charged with the murder of a 17-year-old in Battersea
A teenage boy has been charged with the murder of 17-year-old Jamal Coombes in Battersea, writes Alex Orr… The 14-year-old from Wandsworth, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was charged with murder and possession of a bladed article on Monday 22nd June and is due to appear at Highbury Corner...
More than one million homes in London need retrofitting due to increasing temperatures
More than a million homes in London may need significant upgrades to help curb the capital’s overheating crisis, the London Assembly has heard. The city’s properties are particularly vulnerable to heat due to the urban heat island (UHI) effect, a phenomenon where higher temperatures are experien...
Review: Unforgettable at Bridge House Theatre
The subtle interplay between the actors is quite beautiful The legend that is Nat King Cole makes him, like his song title, truly “Unforgettable”. It was his rendition, probably more than anyone else’s, of “Autumn Leaves” that has ensured that in jazz clubs worldwide, homage is forever p...