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Much-needed rent reforms can’t come a moment too soon as law changes today
All private renters in London probably breathed a sigh of relief last October when the long-awaited Renters’ Rights Act received Royal Assent to become law. The reforms – which include the abolition of ‘no fault’ evictions or Section 21 notices – will come into force on today, Friday1 May....
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Asylum seeker jailed for raping girl, 16, after giving her BuzzBallz in Denmark Hill
An asylum seeker who “just did not care” that a 16-year-old girl did not want to have sex with him has been detained for seven years for rape.
Party manifestos announced for Bexley
All five major political parties have announced their plans for Bexley ahead of the local council elections on May 7. The Conservatives have controlled the South East London authority since 2006, but they are expected to face stiff opposition from Reform UK next month. The latest YouGov polling has ...
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Peckham chicks thriving again after “distressing” break-in left almost the whole flock dead
Fluffy, healthy chicks are flourishing again at a community garden in Peckham after a horrific break-in left nearly the entire flock dead or missing, writes Leah Renz… On 26 January, a suspected thief broke into the chicken coop at Glengall Wharf Garden and snatched up six chickens, leaving the re...
Missing boy, 13, found and reunited with his mother
A Year 8 pupil who went missing for seven day is now safely home with his mother, writes Leah Renz. Sanet Salhe, 13, went missing from his school in Rotherhithe on Wednesday 22 April. Police had been tracking his Oyster card across London, from Stratford to Canary Wharf to Tottenham Court Road. But ...
Police search for missing boy, 13, last seen in south east London eight days ago
A 13-year-old boy who was last seen in Southwark has been missing eight days.
Man charged after 36-year-old found dead in Camberwell home
A man has been charged after a 36-year-old man was found dead at a home in Camberwell.
The Herne Hill businesses shortlisted for three Muddy Stilettos awards
Herne Hill has once again been recognised as one of south east London’s standout neighbourhoods, with three of its independent businesses named finalists in the 2026 Muddy Stilettos Awards.
Six south London gardens normally closed to the public will open for one weekend
Six south London gardens normally closed to the public will open their gates for one weekend in June.
South London man who ran 'sophisticated' dark web cocaine network jailed
A London man has been jailed for his part in a sophisticated dark web cocaine operation.
Designs for Canada Water’s second bridge have been unveiled
Canada Water will be getting a 170-square-metre wide footbridge over the Albion Channel, which will replace the old wooden bridge built in the 1980s. The council have approved plans for the crossing in the new Canada Water town centre, allowing shoppers to cross the the 5.8-metre wide Albion Channel...
Man extradited from Nigeria over 2018 Bermondsey murder of Joshua Boadu
A 25-year-old man has been extradited from Nigeria and charged this week with the 2018 murder of Joshua Boadu in Bermondsey. Joshua, who locally was affectionately known as SJ, was stabbed in broad daylight on Linsey Street, near the Blue Market, in Bermondsey on 11 June 2018. The 23-year-old was r...
Southwark Park Primary School launches its free breakfast club
Southwark Park Primary in Bermondsey launched its first free breakfast club this week – with six others schools across the borough set to do the same. The club is part of the government’s roll out of free breakfast clubs across primary schools in England. The scheme is backed by £80 million gov...
1,500 homes approved on Greenwich Peninsula
Revamped plans to build 1,500 homes across several tower blocks on the Greenwich Peninsula have been approved. The Morden Wharf project—expected to be completed by 2032—will go ahead despite a reduction in the scheme’s affordable housing stock. Greenwich Council’s Planning Board heard an upd...
Five men convicted of murdering Giovanny Rendon Bedoya in Walworth last year
Five men were found guilty of murdering Giovanny Rendon Bedoya after he was chased and stabbed in a ‘brutal attack’ on the streets of Walworth last April. The Old Bailey heard the 21-year-old was stabbed amid rising tensions between two groups in the area. Giovanny was on found with stab wounds ...
Five convicted of murdering Giovanny Rendon Bedoya, 21, in Walworth stabbing
Five men have been convicted of murder following a brutal and fatal stabbing in Walworth.
Long dormant ‘eyesore’ site gets boost after 20 years
An ‘eyesore’ site in North Cheam could finally be redeveloped as new developers have taken on plans to deliver 74 homes there. The local MP said the site, which has sat vacant for 20 years, has become the “number one issue” raised by residents on the doorstep. New proposals for the former Vi...
How are over 55s being catered for in upcoming Southwark Council elections?
A local group for pensioners is calling on May election candidates to declare whether they will support over 55s people if elected – spanning key issues like the cost of living, social housing crisis and accessible transport. On Thursday 7 May, residents across the borough will vote for ward counc...
Royal Festival Hall set to receive millions from central government for urgent repairs ahead of Harry Styles’ Meltdown Festival
The Southbank Centre is set to receive £10 million from a capital grant to make critical repairs on the Royal Festival Hall ahead of its 75th birthday celebrations, writes Oliver London… After 75 years of hosting legendary acts such as Count Basie, David Bowie, and Jimi Hendrix, the Royal Festiva...
Herne Hill Forum giving locals the chance to quiz candidates ahead of the election
The Herne Hill Forum is giving residents the chance to quiz local election candidates ahead of May 7th Candidates standing in the Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction and the Dulwich Village wards from Labour, Conservatives, Lib Dems, Green Party and Reform will attend the hustings on Wednesday Apri...