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Albin’s Christmas Memorial Service is back in Bermondsey on December 3
The much-loved Bermondsey memorial service, led annually by funeral directors Albins, will return on 3 December, welcoming thousands of local residents to honour and remember loved ones who have passed away. A longstanding community tradition, the service offers a heart-warming space for remembrance...
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£4 billion investment secured for new homes and offices in Bankside
Billions of pounds have been invested in planned new homes and offices in Bankside over the next five years. Bankside, the area between London Bridge and Blackfriars Bridge, has received £4billion to fund 28 developments covering 10 million square feet – half of which will be ta
Time is running out to save one of London’s oldest climbing walls, say climbers
Plans for the redevelopment of Crystal Palace National Sports Centre risk the fate of climbing at one of London’s oldest walls, writes Lilian Mulholland… For more than 30 years, the wall at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre (NSC) has been a cornerstone of London’s climbing community. Now, ...
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UPDATED: Man dead and a driver arrested on suspicion of ‘causing death by dangerous driving’ after Old Kent Road traffic incident
A driver has been arrested after a pedestrian died this morning following a traffic incident on the Old Kent Road which has seen the section of the road between Bricklayer’s Arms and Madeira Street closed to traffic in both directions. An investigation has been launched into the circumstances of t...
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Council promises repairs at Crystal Palace tower block after years of resident complaints
“I was hoping for a peaceful and relaxing retirement, but instead I find myself fighting for my survival,” says John Galt, a resident of College Green in Crystal Palace, whose flat was flooded with what he later discovered was effluent seeping from the ceiling. He says the leak was left to sprea...
Old Kent Road housing scheme by firm behind contentious Peckham redevelopment will contain just 81 affordable homes out of a thousand
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Santa to arrive at The Sidings in Waterloo for Christmas grotto and holiday trail
Santa Claus will make his debut at The Sidings in December as the Waterloo centre launches its first-ever Santa’s Grotto and festive family trail writes Jessica Khan… Families will be able to visit the new Grotto on select dates in December, where one of the centre’s stores will be transformed...
Housing infill scheme on Bermondsey estate previously ruled ‘unlawful’ given planning permission for the second time
A Bermondsey housing infill scheme, previously overturned by the High Court who said the council had acted ‘unlawfully’ by granting it planning permission, has been given the green light after the developer made changes. Not-for-profit housing partnership Leathermarket Community Benefit Society ...
‘I want to see the Chancellor put tackling child poverty at the centre of the Budget and lift the two-child limit for benefit’, says MP Helen Hayes
Next week the Chancellor of the Exchequer will reveal the contents of the Budget following very high levels of debate and speculation in the media about what she might announce and which steps are best for our economy and the public services all of us rely on. The Chancellor is preparing her Budget ...
Suicide remains the leading cause of death for men under 50 – here are the available services to help in London
Men in London are not accessing mental health support and leaving themselves vulnerable to crisis due to stigma, a City Hall report has found. Males in the capital are more likely to have “poor mental health literacy” and struggle to recognise crucial signs, according to the London Assembly Heal...
Redevelopment of derelict shopping centre will see taller buildings and more homes
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75 homes added to Woolwich town centre development with more affordable homes
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GLA ‘unlikely’ to plug £19.2million budget gap – and ‘West Ham being relegated could make it worse’
The Greater London Authority is ‘unlikely’ to fill an impending £19.2million budget gap, a senior officer has admitted – and finances could take a ‘further £2.2million hit if West Ham are relegated’. Mary Harpley, Chief Officer at the GLA, told the London Assembly that current projection...
Council throws out request to halt closure of residential school for autistic kids
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Peckham pub gains a ‘new lease of life’ after takeover by local company
A vibrant two-floor pub in Peckham aims to target daytime customers after its takeover by a local drinks business, writes Matt Hasdell… John The Unicorn on Rye Lane has been acquired by Peckham-based brewers Gosnells, and will celebrate a relaunch tomorrow on Thursday 20 November. The pub is house...
Shard set to sparkle as it unveils longest-ever light show inspired by building staff
The Shard will hold its longest ever continuous light show next week as the building gets into the Christmas spirit with designs inspired by its employees, writes Megan Norcott… The 60-minute Shard Lights spectacle will start at 6.45 pm on 25 November and repeat on the hour, every hour after night...
Popeyes UK hits 100-store milestone as London Bridge site opens this month
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