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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.
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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
This is premium content for subscribers only Get the real storyAs Southwark changes we’re still here.We’re fighting to make sure our community has a voice and stays in the know.But proper journalism costs money. For just £2 a month, or £20 a year, our members get exclusive investigations, his...
‘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...
Victorian Christmas Market by Tower Bridge is picture perfect
St Katharine Docks just across the water by Tower Bridge enchanting Victorian Christmas Market, is open daily through the festive season, until January 4. Perfectly positioned along the waterside, the market features a carefully curated selection of seasonal booths presenting festive food, warming d...
Crowds gather in Southwark Cathedral for MP Neil Coyle event
More than 300 people gathered together in Southwark Cathedral for an event organised by Bermondsey MP Neil Coyle centred around the theme of unity. ‘Southwark Stands Together’ took place on Monday evening (December 8), a free event held in support of the Southwark Day Centre for Asylum Seekers. ...
Mayor urged to take urgent action to safeguard car club operators after Zipcar departure
The Mayor of London has been urged to stage a dramatic intervention to safeguard the future of car clubs in the capital after Zipcar’s imminent departure. Dozens of signatories, including London Assembly Members, environmental campaign groups such as Clean Cities, academics and other car club oper...
The 'happiest' south east London borough with Tate Modern and leafy Dulwich
Southwark has been named the happiest borough in south east London.
An historic club in South London re-opens as a pub after major refurbishment
A former constitutional club in South East London has been restored and has reopened as a new pub following a major refurbishment. The Catford House, formerly the Catford Constitutional Club, was forced to close in 2019 as it was suffering from structural and safety problems. Since then, work has be...
Met Police could be forced into further officer cuts due to lack of Home Office funding
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