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Council meeting disrupted by bailiff protestors
Several protesters disrupted a full meeting of Lambeth Council on Wednesday evening (January 21) as they demanded an end to the local authority’s use of bailiffs to collec
Southwark Council says it has ‘signifcant concerns’ about government plans to reduce affordable housing quotas
Southwark Council has called on the government to “rethink” plans to cut the amount of affordable housing developers are required to build in London. Cllr Helen D
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Peckham Rye’s newest reformer Pilates studio
Milo and the Bull has expanded its Peckham Rye studio to include Reformer Pilates, catering for gym-goers curious about Pilates, new mums and those recovering from injury. While Milo and the Bull has been a fixture in Peckham Rye since opening in 2022, the studio added another layer to their hybrid ...
Lunar New Year at the Greenwich Peninsula: the full line up
Greenwich Peninsula is set to host a vibrant celebration of the Lunar New Year on Saturd
Experience a classical Coldplay concert by candlelight
Experience Coldplay’s greatest hits – from Yellow to Fix You – performed by candlelight in the historic surroundings of St Alfege Church, Greenwich. Presented by Lumos, renowned for creating atmospheric concerts in some of the UK’s most beautiful architectural spaces, this intimate performan...
Pottery making: Create a ‘Valentine’s’ Day trinket dish
The Pottery Studio LDN are hosting a creative pottery workshop in a hand-building session, inviting participants to design and make a pair of ceramic trinket dishes. The session will last 2 hours and will be led by experienced ceramicists but is suitable for complete beginners as well as those with ...
Council tenants face average weekly rent increase of £7 as pressures mount
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Review: Masterclass at Brockley Jack Studio Theatre
Broken dreams In a primary schoolroom with a teacher’s desk and chair, two little infant chairs face a white board with alphabet and n
The changing face of Peckham: the new developments coming to the area
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...
The knife crime Londoners are most likely to face
Claims that London has become “lawless” sit uneasily with the latest crime figures. In Southwark, knife crime is at its lowest level since lockdown. Injuries are falling too, with just one in five incidents resulting in physical harm. Taken at face value, the statistics suggest that something in...
MP Neil Coyle: ‘Reform are political zombies feasting on the decaying Tory Party’
This is my first column of 2026 – so happy new year! It hasn’t been happy for the Conservatives. Their party is in terminal decline. Two sitting MPs have switched to Reform already. The Tories deserve to be punished for the dreadful mess they created and their utter failure to extend opportunity...
Take part in a mindful ‘pay what you can’ crafting session in Greenwich Peninsula
Facilitator Pragya Kumar will be heading to Firepit Art Gallery for a welcoming evening exploring art as a tool for wellbeing. The session will include a gentle grounding exercise to centre the mind and a hands-on exploration of visual art techniques. Simply come as you are, choose materials that sp...
A full day of free music workshops for young people in Blackheath
Young Musicians Day at Blackheath Halls on Saturday 7 February welcomes budding musicians aged 8 – 18 years to a series of workshops, with no experience needed. Young people are invited to experiment with the music they love or discover something new, whether you’re writing your own son
Fire Brigade urges smokers to check cigarettes are fully out after Brixton flat fire
The Fire Brigade has reminded smokers to fully put out their cigarettes after a fire broke out in a Brixton block of flats this week, believed to have been triggered by the ‘unsafe disposal of smoking materials’. The fifth and sixth floors of an 11-storey block of flats were destroyed by the fir...
The Rotherhithe Shed has reopened after fundraising success success
The Rotherhithe Shed, a vital community project for older people, will reopen twice weekly from February 2026 thanks to the generosity of local residents and organisations. Community support from a Crowdfunder campaign, votes in the THINC
Residents invited to sit on panels to help decide how publicly owned land in Southwark should be developed
Residents will be able to sit on panels with power to help decide how publicly owned land should be developed thanks to a pilot scheme being rolled out by Southwark Council. The panels form the centrepiece of a new community decision-making model drawn up for Southwark Council by the New Economics F...
Two businesses in Elephant and Castle ordered to move out by TfL
Two businesses have been ordered to close in Elephant and Castle by Transport for London (TfL), after a recent inspection uncovered the roofing needs urgent repairs. Chillies Tandoori Grill on St George’s Circus was ordered to vacate its premises several weeks ago so TfL, which owns
Playgrounds in Greenwich set for major upgrade after council funding
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is investing £600,000 to transform its adventure play centres, subject to Cabinet approval next Wednesday (28 January). The proposed investment will see new a new multi-use games area in Woolwich, upgraded outdoor facilities at Glyndon Adventure Play Centre, and the c...