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Calls for South London station ‘crammed into just half a railway arch to be knocked down or expanded’
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Mercato Metropolitano at Elephant & Castle will stay open until the end of 2026
Mercato Metropolitano in Elephant and Castle will continue trading until the end of 2026 despite speculation that it could close earlier next year so the land can be redeveloped. The food market on Newington Causeway is being demolished to make way for 44-storey and 38-storey skyscrapers which were...
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Mayor launches Christmas crackdown on crime in Southwark
City Hall has announced that hundreds of extra police officers will be on patrol in Christmas hotspots during the busiest shopping period of the year. Targeted spots include Christmas markets and busy tourist locations with bars, shops and restaurants. Police will be visible in areas with high footf...
Brixton Blood Donor Centre leads efforts to recruit black heritage donors with group bookings
A new NHS Blood and Transplant service has been launched at the Brixton Blood Donor Centre, writes Lilian Mulholland… Brixton Blood Donor Centre has been selected as one of three sites in the country to form part of a pioneering new service to boost the number of black heritage blood donors. The n...
£570million Erasmus scheme could fund other projects like the Bakerloo Line extension, City Hall Tories claim
The Mayor of London was accused of choosing “short-term vibes” over a “better long-term future for Londoners” as he doubled down on his support for the UK rejoining the EU’s Erasmus foreign exchange scheme. Young people across the UK will be able to study or gain work experience across the...
Sadiq Khan breaks silence on alleged confrontation with Chancellor Rachel Reeves
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Man in hospital after crash on busy south east London road
A man has been taken to hospital after he was found injured at the scene of a crash in Southwark.
Woman found dead in south east London named for first time
A woman who was found dead in Rodney Road, Elephant and Castle, has been named for the first time.
Furious Bermondsey landowner ‘bills Lime £8,000 after e-bikes dumped on private property’
A ‘furious’ Bermondsey Street landowner has hit Lime with a near £8,000 bill after hauling ten e-bikes dumped on his land back to the company’s north London depot. Russell Gray, director of Shiva Ltd, drove the bikes to the Millwall depot on Thursday (11 January) and said he slapped the compa...
WWII baby abandoned on Christmas Eve reunites with his brother after 81 years
A man who was abandoned as a baby on Christmas Eve in 1944 has reunited with his long lost brother, after finding out he lives less than a mile away in Kennington. John Moore, 81, was abandoned as a baby in the midst of the London Blitz and was taken to St Thomas’ Hospital by […]
Family behind Walworth Christmas lights display have ‘no plans to stop’ the tradition 30 years on
A Walworth family who have been lighting up the area with their Christmas d
Two Castle Square traders set to return after agreement as others opt out of new lease
After four traders were locked out their Castle Square restaurants in October after unpaid electricity bills, two are to return after successful negotiations with their landlord and the council. Daddy O’s Suya Spot and El Guambra have been offered a new lease and have now re-entered their premises...
Lambeth Council denies that it cancelled the Country Show because of soaring costs
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‘Warm spaces’ scheme re-launched to help locals keep the cold out this winter
Libraries and leisure centres around London are taking part in the ‘Warm Spaces’ scheme which offers a place for locals to keep warm and soc
Southwark councillor speak out about her own abuse as she leads campaign on ending violence against women and girls
Men and boys in Southwark are being encouraged to take an active role in ending violence against women and girls (VAWG) by calling out harmful behaviour such as harassment, and challenging sexist jokes or language. Southwark Council’s ‘Stand With Her’ campaign calls on men and boys to make a p...
Concerns raised about ‘dangerous’ Bermondsey junction where ‘countless’ cars make illegal U-turns every day
A road bordering Bermondsey and Rotherhithe where ‘countless’ drivers make an illegal U-turn every day has been branded ‘dangerous’ by concerned local councillors and businesses. West Lane off Jamaica Road has been the scene of ‘non-stop’ U-turns by drivers since the option to make a rig...
Santa’s HQ returns to Surrey Quays were kids can take part in an immersive Christmas workshop for free
Santa’s headquarters has returned to Surrey Quays Shopping Centre, bringing an immersive Christmas workshop that lets children step into the elf world and help prepare for the big day. Young visitors will receive their own Elf-in-Training high-vis vest and hard hat before joining an Elf & Safe...