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Working Men’s Club meets cabaret fever dream in Waterloo until December 31
If you’re after a Christmas night out that’s less polite mince pie and cuppa, and far more festive chaos, Humbug at The Vaults is exactly where you need to be, writes Luigia Minichiello… Now back in its iconic home beneath Waterloo Station, right by those atmospheric graffiti-covered tunnels...
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Crackdown in 20 hotspots across London has reduced crime by 18 per cent
A targeted police crackdown in 20 hotspots across London reduced crime by 18 per cent and resulted in a third more arrests compared to last year during the summer, the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) can reveal. The Metropolitan Police launched increased police patrols and
Go ‘Back to the Old Skool’ at Fox and Firkin this New Year’s Eve
Fox and Firkin, Lewisham’s ‘home of live music’ are hosting a NYE party designed to transport you back to the past. Due to past popularity, their ‘Back to the Old Skool’ night is back, capturing a blend of new and old Garage, Jungle, Breakbeat, Rave and feel-good house party bangers. On th...
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Bermondsey and proud, but it Steve’s fight for Rotherhithe’s Russia Dock Woodlands that has been his biggest accompaniment
Steve Cornish spent the first half of his life on the Dickens Estate; it was where his deep love for Bermondsey flourished. The second half was spent Downtown
Historic school finds new life after closure
A 325-year-old Lambeth school which closed last year has transformed into a home for cha
Watch the New Year’s Eve fireworks on a boat on the Thames and see in 2026 in style
Spend New Year’s Eve on an Uber Boat with drinks, snacks and live music- all whilst experiencing the New Year’s Eve fireworks from the best seats in the house. Uber Boat by Thames Clippers are inviting you to their unforgettable New Year’s Eve party, with nine departure piers. Depart from Tilb...
Bermondsey and Proud
Steve Cornish spent about the first half of his life on the Dickens Estate; it was where a deep love for Bermondsey and its community flourished. The second half was spent Downtown when he moved into a new house after Surrey Docks closed; there he became a major campaigner against big developers t...
Review: Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo at Young Vic
A faded mural of Saddam Hussein looms large as the play opens on a scene of two US marines (Patrick Gibson and Arinzé Kene) taunting a Bengal tiger (Kathryn Hunter) as she prowls and curses from behind the railings of Baghdad Zoo, writes Frankie Jenner. Based on a true incident from 2003, the starv...
The Green mayoral candidate for Lewisham vows he will stand up to developers not offering enough affordable housing
The Green mayoral candidate for Lewisham says he will stand up to developers not offering enough affordable housing and has vowed to improve the boro
Pint-sized panto in Penge is selling out fast
The Bridge House Theatre, tucked inside a local pub I was visiting for the first time, has clearly built a loyal following for its pint-sized pantomimes packed with oversized personality, writes Luigia Minichiello. The venue itself is a real asset: welcoming staff, a relaxed atmosphere and a stead...
Christmas joy comes to patients at St Thomas and Guys hospitals
Patients at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust have had Christmas dinner, food, carols and activities thanks to the generosity of charities. The trust includes Guy’s Hospital by London Bridge and St Thomas’ Hospital and Evelina Children’s Hospital in Waterloo. The weight of free Chr...
Christmas through history in Southwark – and the people who ended up on Santa’s naughty list
It's here again. Christmas. Tesco's, Toys R Us and telly! After all the hectic shopping, office parties and nativity plays you can finally sit down and relax over the Christmas holiday. You can't manage another sprout, but still find room for ... This is premium content for subscribers only Get th...
What transport changes are expected in 2026?
Transport for London plays a massive part in the lives of millions of Londoners, visitors and tourists who use buses, trains, trams, bicycles and ferries to get around the capital. The organisation’s multi-billion pound budget is mostly spent on maintaining services to help keep London moving with...
The Shard will light up with a red Christmas stocking on Christmas Eve
The top of the Shard will light up with a red Christmas stocking to celebrate Christmas Eve. From sunset on December 24th, the top 20 storeys of the building will beam the image of a red Christmas stocking across London. The glass skyscraper has been twinkling with multicoloured Christmas lights eac...
South London residents invited to have their say over how Brockwell Park is used for music festivals next year
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MP launches campaign to improve youth services in Peckham
MP Miatta Fahnnbulleh has launched a campaign calling for youth services in Peckham to be extended, amid her concern that young people “are now the lonliest age group in Britain.” The Peckham MP’s campaign, launched on December 12 in partnership with the Co-operative Party, aims to make sure t...
U-turn needed to stop the u-turns
A junction on the border of Bermondsey and Rotherhithe where countless drivers perform u-turns every day has been a cause of safety concerns for the last three years. The option to turn right at the end of Southwark Park Road onto Jamaica Road was taken away by TfL and Southwark Council in 2022. Thi...
Beauty and the Beast panto at the Churchill Theatre with TV stars
Panto magic returns to Bromley as Beauty and the Beast takes over the Churchill Theatre until 4 January. It stars TV and theatre favourite Samantha Womackas the Enchantress and Hi-de-Hi! star and panto legend Su Pollard as Mrs Potty. They will be joined by Britain’s Got Talent star Jamie Leahey as...
An alternative to panto: A casket full of fun and farce
For a fun alternative to panto this Christmas with dark humour and League of Gentlemen like characters head on over to Brockley, writes Linda Emmanuel… It’s always a treat to see a show at the Brockley Jack. The first thing to be noted with this production of Charles Ludlam’s The Mystery of Ir...