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Police search for man who punched woman after asking for a cigarette in Peckham
A woman in her 20s was the victim of an ‘unprovoked attack’ in Peckham that left her with serious facial injuries, according to the Metropolitan Police, writes Alex Orr… They said a man punched the woman in the face near Peckham Rye station on 3rd November 2025 after asking her for a cigarette...
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Woman left with serious facial injuries after unprovoked Peckham attack
Detectives are appealing for information after a woman was left with serious facial injuries following an unprovoked attack in Peckham.
Police front counter judicial review rejected
The High Court has rejected a South West London council’s bid to take legal action over the closure of its last police station front desk. Richmond Council had applied for a judicial review of the Met Police’s decision to close the front counter at Twickenham Police Station. Its pre-action proto...
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Closure of London’s only hospital unit treating homeless patients with drug and alcohol addiction to be revisited
London’s only specialist detox unit for homeless people with drug and alcohol addictions could be saved after backlash over its closure. The unit based at St Thomas’ Hospital in Waterloo has been shutdown but the government has now said it is now will reconsidered its position. The Addiction Cli...
Where to watch the World Cup in Greenwich this summer
Here’s the best spots in Greenwich to watch the World Cup this summer, writes Hana Williams… World Cup season is finally upon us and if you head looking to book your spot before the games arrive we’d say these waterholes in the Royal borough are worth a try. Volunteer Plumstead, Woolwich Thi...
World Record Broken in Bermondsey
‘SeeAbility have given my son the gift of sight’ Bermondsey played host to a Guinness World Record attempt when two artists were challenged by SeeAbility to have ‘The most participants featured on a live portrait installation in 48 hours’, and needed at least 800 people to turn up at Potters...
Barnum
Step right up and enter the dazzling world of P.T. Barnum, where imagination and ambition know no bounds. Hand in hand with wife Charity, Barnum’s life and career twists and turns as he schemes and dreams his way to headier heights. West End favourite and TV star Lee Mead will take centre stage as...
Review: Jack White ‘These Thoughts May Disappear’ at Newport Street Gallery
A glimpse into a creative mind preoccupied with play, childhood, a
Bermondsey man who 'physically abused' dog banned from keeping animals
A Bermondsey man has been banned from keeping animals for nine years after he physically abused a dog in a case brought by the RSPCA.
Man who masturbated in Lewisham children's playground avoids jail
A man who masturbated in a Lewisham children’s park in view of the public has been sentenced to unpaid work.
Review: Of Roots and Routes at Almas Art Foundation
“Sudan is beauty,” I overheard someone say… And I understand why. Alma’s Art Foundation is a gallery that feels open and inviting, its large glass windows drawing both sunlight and passers-by into the space. Currently occupying the gallery is Of Roots and Routes, curated by Frédérique Cifu...
From Bermondsey to Bond Girl
‘Watching Daniel Craig warm up before a shot was something else’ Kerry Fitzgerald was born in Guy’s Hospital, but it was no easy time for mother and child: ‘My mum was ill with a really rare autoimmune disease, and there was basically one doctor in the country who could treat her – thankf...
Review: Nine Sixteenths at Brixton House
A touching show about resilience, strength and power Did you know that the infamous Super Bowl halftime show incident between Justin Timberlake and Janet Jackson was only on the TV for nine-sixteenths of a second? That is how long Jackson’s breast, exposed (without consent) by Timberlake ripping o...
Did you know this greenery by Tower Bridge is called Queen Elizabeth Gardens?
Queen Elizabeth Gardens in Tooley Street is a nice place to stop off and have your lunch - but have you really ever noticed the statues there and who they are? No? Read on then. First of all, this garden is named after Queen Elizabeth l, who founded ... This is premium content for subscribers […]...
Ten-year-old boy saves mum’s life by calling 999 after she suffers stroke
A ten-year-old boy saved his mum’s life after calling 999 when she was suffering from a stroke and has now been awarded a London Ambulance Service certificate, writes Gabriel Stewart… Isaiah was getting ready for football when his mum Sabrina suddenly started struggling to form words and collaps...
Pride in Southwark returns to SE1 on Saturday 27 June
Southwark’s Pride celebration is set to return for its fourth year on Saturday 27 June with a march from South Bank to Mint Street Park for a free festival. The volunteer-led event will begin at 12pm the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre on South Bank before marching through the heart of the borough ...
Kids can take part in a free outdoor theatre show in Sydenham this May half term
Sydenham-based theatre company Spontaneous Productions are hosting kids dancing and drama workshops on Friday 29 May before performing a one-off outdoor show in front of their families the next day (Saturday 30 May). The children will take part in a production of ‘The Pied Piper of Sydenhamelin’...
Brockley Max Festival brings music, art and comedy to Lewisham for its 25th year
The arts festival spans nine days across Brockley, Ladywell, Crofton Park and Honour Oak from Friday 29 May to Saturday 6 June. Brockley Max is now in its 25th year and there will be over 90 events on offer from poetry, live music, art exhibitions, comedy, literature and more. Highlights include an ...
A classical music performance of Alice in Wonderland for kids
A performance of Alice and Wonderland is heading to the Conservatoire in Blackheath on Sunday 31 May – designed to introduce school age children to classical music at an early age. Mairéad Sheerin will be narrating the story and singing, Klio Blonz will be on the flute and Grace Mo will be on pia...
Review: Giffords Circus – Chiswick House
Rarely does live entertainment feel this joyful How have I not known about Giffords Circus, which has been touring for over 20 years? Founded in 2000 by the late Nell Gifford and her husband Toti Gifford, the magical village-green style circus was born from a shared childhood dream, and that sense ...