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Donate your unwanted Christmas gifts to Woolwich’s Age UK
The Age UK charity shop in Woolwich is asking for any unwanted Christmas gifts and other donations to help lonely older people this winter. The shop has launched an urgent stock appeal, coined The great Big Winter Bag Drop, where they welcome any clothing, toys, books, games and household items. Any...
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Dog dies in icy Dulwich Park pond despite firefighters racing to the rescue
Firefighters were called to rescue a dog from an icy pond in Dulwich Park this morning – but despite their efforts the dog sadly died. According to one eyewitness, there were at least five fire engines present in Dulwich Park this morning at around 10:30 am. Five firefighters were pictured launchi...
South Bermondsey station reopens with new platforms to make them less ‘bouncy’
South Bermondsey Station has reopened after it was closed over Christmas so repair work could be carried out to make the platforms less ‘bouncy’. The concrete surface of the station’s platforms, which were rebuilt in the 1970s, had begun decaying over the years meaning they slightly ‘bounced...
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All five of Southwark’s MPs fail to vote against government plans to scrap jury trials
All five of Southwark’s MPs failed to vote against the government’s plans to scrap most jury trials after the Conservatives forced a vote on the proposal ye
Man who threw little boy off the Tate Modern handed jail sentence for attacking nurses
The man who threw a little boy off the 10th floor of the Tate Modern has been given a 16-week jail term after he attacked two nurses at Broadmoor hospital where he is currently serving a life sentence. Jonty Bravery, 24, was found guilty of assaulting clawing one in the face until she bled and kick...
South London driver's claim car moved on its own killing boy, 5, dismissed by expert
A crash investigator dismissed a Ashenafei Demissie's claim that his electric vehicle moved of its own accord, striking and killing Fareed Amir.
Burst water main leaves south east London homes dry for third day amid cold weather
Homes across south east London remain without water or suffering low pressure due to a burst water main.
Investigation launched as man dies after hit by police vehicle in south east London
An investigation has been launched after a man died when he was hit by a police vehicle in south east London.
Man dies after being hit by police vehicle on busy south east London high street
A person has died after being hit by a police vehicle on a busy high street in south east London.
Man hospitalised after New Kent Road ‘collision’
A man was taken to hospital after a ‘collision’ took place on the New Kent Road yesterday (Monday, January 5) involving two vehicles at around 5pm. Ambulance crews raced to New Kent Road followed by firefighters, who made the scene safe following the collision near Elephant and Castle. The Fire ...
Police investigate reports of woman raped in Walworth
Police are investigating reports of a rape at an estate in Beckway Street, Walworth.
Teenage boy charged with murder after New Year’s Eve stabbing in Deptford
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with murder after a 23-year-old man was fatally stabbed in Deptford on New Year’s Eve. The teenager, who cannot be named because of his age, is due to appear at Bromley Magistrates’ Youth Court today. Police were called at around 12:35pm on New Year’s Eve on ...
Teenage girl from South London among three jailed after ‘callous’ killing of 51-year-old man
A teenage girl from Tuse Hill is among three teenagers sentenced to a total of 23 years in prison following the killing of a 51-year-old man who was viciously beaten to death in what police described as a county lines attack. The court heard how 51-year-old Anthony Marks was attacked with a car bump...
Residents and council come together to reflect on the previous year and reset relationship ahead of 2026
Residents, councillors and officers gathered for an end-of-year event to mark the passage of another year and turn over a new leaf ahead of 2026. The annual event hosted by the Southwark Group of Tenants Organisations (SGTO), which represents 137 TRAs, was held on Sunday 6 December, with a theme of ...
Firefighters tackle New Year’s Day blaze in Rotherhithe
Firefighters were called on New Year’s Day (Thursday 1 January) after a ‘small pile of rubbish caught alight’ in the stairwell of a block of maisonettes in Rotherhithe. The Brigade was called just after 1am to the fire on Cope Street, between Rotherhithe Old Road and Lower Road, and mobilised ...
Man charged with murder after New Year’s Day death
A 48-year-old man has been charged with murder after a man’s body was found inside a property in Vauxhall on New Year’s Day (Thursday, 1 January). Police were called to an address on Bondway, near Vauxhall Station, on New Year’s Day at 8pm and found the body of Kaleem Shaik, 41, inside. Police...
Severe delays on Jubilee Line due to ‘reports of smoke in tunnel’
The Jubilee line is subject to severe delays this morning after a ‘fire alert’ at North Greenwich following ‘reports of smoke in the tunnel’. There is currently no service at all between Stratford and Canary Wharf. There are severe delays on the rest of the line. Stations that interchange wi...
Art-fuelled south east London neighbourhood named among the best places to live
East Dulwich has been named among the best places to live in the capital for 2026.