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Welcome to the Museum of Austerity
Witness the human stories of Austerity Britain in this deeply moving, mixed reality exhibition In 2016, the UN found that “grave or systemic violations” of the rights of disabled people were taking place throughout the UK. Wearing a mixed reality headset, you will experience The Maria Theatre t...
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Murder investigation launched after a grandfather dies in hospital following ‘senseless’ Walworth assault
A murder investigation has been launched following an assault outside a Walworth pub which left a grandfather dead. The grief-stricken family of 62-year-old Michael Burrows, who was from Lambeth, described him as ‘funny and charismatic’ with a ‘heart of gold’ as police appeal for anyone with...
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What’s on this winter: South London festive events for your diary
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What is Dead Man’s Hole on the north side of Tower Bridge?
Nestled underneath the northern end of Tower Bridge is Dead Man’s Hole, an alcove with steps directly into the Thames, where dead bodies from the river would historically wash up. Most tourists visiting Tower Bridge or the Tower of London simply walk past the gated
Inside the Bermondsey Street glassblowing studio that transformed British glass art
Peter Layton Glassblowing, a handmade glass-art studio and gallery on Bermondsey Street, is filled with dazzling glass-blown treasures and even a working hot shop, where you
Man arrested after ‘crashing into lamppost and wall’ in Peckham
A man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and robbery after police said he cashed into a lamppost and wall in Peckham. Police raced to the scene on Queens Road say yesterday afternoon (Saturday November 22) at around 2.30pm. Ambulance and fire crews were also despatched to the scene....
Review: End at National Theatre
A collective emotion only the best theatre can evoke End (the title says it all) follows a couple grappling with a terminal diagnosis and the questions it raises,
New mural put up at entrance to Brixton tube station
A new mural has been put up at the entrance to Brixton tube station celebrating the area’s diverse history. The bustling artwork, called The Congregation, spans the entrance to the Underground station and includes 20 scenes of people and places from Brixton’s past. The mural is by London artist ...
Still time to garden before it gets dark
November weather usually brings a mix of cold, damp air and drizzle or blustery winds and heavy rain; this year conditions have been mostly mild with sunny, calm days. British Summer Time ended on 26th October and there are currently about 9 hours of daylight – still time to get work done in the g...
Train travel disruption expected in South London over Christmas and New Year due to engineering works
Engineering works are set to disrupt train travel over the festive period, writes Lilian Mulholland… Passengers should make their Christmas travel plans now to avoid engineering work disruptions over the holidays, says Network Rail. Engineering work will take place across South London and Sussex t...
Man in his 60s in life-threatening condition after ‘altercation’ outside Walworth pub
A man in his 60s was rushed to hospital yesterday afternoon where he remains in a life-threatening condition after sustaining serious injuries following an ‘altercation’ outside a pub in Walworth. Police were called by the Ambulance Service to Maddock Way on the Brandon Estate just after 1pm on ...
‘St Christopher’s gave me one last Christmas with mum’: South London families back the hospice’s festive appeal
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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...
£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, ...
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...
Relax With Pinocchio
Pinocchio Pantomime Lands in Wandsworth Join Pinocchio, the mischievous wooden puppet, on his