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Southwark named second worst in London for burglaries
Southwark had the second highest number of burglaries in London last year, according to the Met Police. In total 1,583 burglaries were reported in Southwark in 2024, making it one of London’s biggest hotspots for home invasions, according to data obtained by Legal Expert via Freedom of Informatio...
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Councillors back motion to extend franchise in local elections
Southwark Council has called on the government to allow all foreign residents to vote in local elections. The motion, proposed by Labour Cllr Sam Dalton and which passed following an unanimous vote in Council Assembly last Wednesday, called for all legally resident foreign nationals to be given the ...
Walworth Living Room to reopen next week with longer hours and more events
A Walworth community space offering knitting workshops, coding classes and drumming lessons is reopening to the community on Friday, 11 April. Walworth Living Room in All Saint’s Hall on Surrey Square has been closed for renovations since last year. The new and improved community hub will have lo...
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Sadiq Khan announces £6 million funding boost towards helping those caught up in domestic violence
Survivors of domestic violence in London are set to benefit from a £6m funding boost announced by Sir Sadiq Khan, which will go towards grassroots community organisations providing “life-changing” support. The mayor’s investment will be used to fund groups who help victims with housing and le...
Helen Hayes asks for local people’s opinions as government will be launching the National Youth Strategy
Wherever a young person grows up, they should have the support and opportunities they need so that they are able to thrive. That is why this Labour Government is launching the National Youth Strategy, which will aim to deliver better support and more opportunities for the next generation of young pe...
Bermondsey’s unwelcome tourist: when Cholera wiped out over half its victims
Look in any estate agent's window and you'll see that Southwark is now a very desirable place to live. The area around Jacob's Island in Mill Street is particularly profitable for property entrepreneurs, attracting pop stars, well-heeled computer bod... This is premium content for subscribers only ...
Exploring the secret Crystal Palace Subway
The Crystal Palace burnt down in 1936, but after the devastating fire one underground structure still remained. It was the Crystal Palace Park subway, built in 1865 to carry Victorian passengers from central London into the Crystal Palace. With a beautifully ornate design, it was said to be a portal...
Family placed 140 miles away in Herefordshire for over five years
A South London family has been living in temporary accommodation 140 miles away in Herefordshire for over five years. The family is one of 256 homeless households from Lambeth borough who were staying in temporary housing outside the capital as of December 31 last year, a Freedom of Information (FOI...
South London teenager charged with 29 offences following investigation into homemade weapons
Eighteen-year-old Shakhile Ntsele appeared in court last week after being charged with 29 offences relating to possession of firearms and explosive substances. Ntsele, of Wandsworth Road, was first charged on Saturday, 29 October 2024 with one count of threatening a person with an offensive weapon a...
Five interior design trends to look out for as Spring starts
As far back as she can remember Danielle Duggleby always wanted to be an interior designer and this Peckham resident has helped families locally since she started her own business three years ago. With Spring having finally arrived we asked her for tips, as so many of us think our homes are in need ...
Mum of child too anxious to attend school gets awarded £1,500
A mum of a South London child too anxious to attend school has been awarded £1,500 from her council after it failed to arrange alternative education. The unnamed girl, known only as B, missed out on classes for six months due to Lewisham Council’s delays in offering her replacement tuition elsewh...
Cool restaurant and bars in famous East Dulwich road named 'best place to live'
East Dulwich, one of London’s most vibrant and sought-after neighbourhoods, continues to establish itself as a go-to destination for foodies and socialites.
Labour council votes against motion to scrap two child benefit cap
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Teenager from Peckham arrested over shooting of 16-year old in Stockwell
A 17 year old boy from Peckham has been charged with the murder of teenager Lathaniel Burrell alongside a 30-year-old from Stockwell. Lathaniel died at the scene after sustaining gunshot wounds in Paradise Road in Stockwell on March 4. The 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was char...
Elephant & Castle development the size of one and a half football pitches with towers 44 storeys high gets go ahead
A popular food hall at the heart of the Elephant & Castle community will be bulldozed to make way for almost 900 homes in tower blocks up to 44 storeys high. The controversial Borough Triangle development, which covers an area the size of one and a half football pitches, was narrowly approved by...
‘It’s abuse’: Southwark leaseholders and renters join campaign for service charge overhaul
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Exclusive: Popular market in Canada Water set to close after council revokes company’s licence
A popular Sunday market at Canada Water is facing closure after the company had its licence revoked by the council. This will be the last weekend of the market (Sunday 30 March), which is operated by The Market Network in Deal Porter Square and welcomes 25-30 traders every week. Southwark Council cl...
Is anti-Hindu hate flying under the radar in London?
Concerns were raised at City Hall over anti-Hindu hate crimes in London and the extent to which they are being under-reported. At an event organised by Krupesh Hirani, the London Assembly member for Brent and Harrow, people from across the capital’s Hindu community gathered to share their experien...
WATCH as south London killer who punched 'gentle' charity worker is arrested
Rakeem Miles killed Samuel Winter after he brushed past on the escalator out of Southwark Station.
South east London son denies murdering vulnerable dad in violent attack
Craig Chaters has denied murdering his dad Larry in south east London.