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Old Kent Road housing scheme by firm behind contentious Peckham redevelopment will contain just 81 affordable homes out of a thousand
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Santa to arrive at The Sidings in Waterloo for Christmas grotto and holiday trail
Santa Claus will make his debut at The Sidings in December as the Waterloo centre launches its first-ever Santa’s Grotto and festive family trail writes Jessica Khan… Families will be able to visit the new Grotto on select dates in December, where one of the centre’s stores will be transformed...
Housing infill scheme on Bermondsey estate previously ruled ‘unlawful’ given planning permission for the second time
A Bermondsey housing infill scheme, previously overturned by the High Court who said the council had acted ‘unlawfully’ by granting it planning permission, has been given the green light after the developer made changes. Not-for-profit housing partnership Leathermarket Community Benefit Society ...
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‘I want to see the Chancellor put tackling child poverty at the centre of the Budget and lift the two-child limit for benefit’, says MP Helen Hayes
Next week the Chancellor of the Exchequer will reveal the contents of the Budget following very high levels of debate and speculation in the media about what she might announce and which steps are best for our economy and the public services all of us rely on. The Chancellor is preparing her Budget ...
Suicide remains the leading cause of death for men under 50 – here are the available services to help in London
Men in London are not accessing mental health support and leaving themselves vulnerable to crisis due to stigma, a City Hall report has found. Males in the capital are more likely to have “poor mental health literacy” and struggle to recognise crucial signs, according to the London Assembly Heal...
Redevelopment of derelict shopping centre will see taller buildings and more homes
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75 homes added to Woolwich town centre development with more affordable homes
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GLA ‘unlikely’ to plug £19.2million budget gap – and ‘West Ham being relegated could make it worse’
The Greater London Authority is ‘unlikely’ to fill an impending £19.2million budget gap, a senior officer has admitted – and finances could take a ‘further £2.2million hit if West Ham are relegated’. Mary Harpley, Chief Officer at the GLA, told the London Assembly that current projection...
Council throws out request to halt closure of residential school for autistic kids
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Peckham pub gains a ‘new lease of life’ after takeover by local company
A vibrant two-floor pub in Peckham aims to target daytime customers after its takeover by a local drinks business, writes Matt Hasdell… John The Unicorn on Rye Lane has been acquired by Peckham-based brewers Gosnells, and will celebrate a relaunch tomorrow on Thursday 20 November. The pub is house...
Shard set to sparkle as it unveils longest-ever light show inspired by building staff
The Shard will hold its longest ever continuous light show next week as the building gets into the Christmas spirit with designs inspired by its employees, writes Megan Norcott… The 60-minute Shard Lights spectacle will start at 6.45 pm on 25 November and repeat on the hour, every hour after night...
Popeyes UK hits 100-store milestone as London Bridge site opens this month
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Public talk to explore refugee protection in turbulent times at University of Greenwich
Blackheath & Greenwich United Nations Association (UNA), in partnership with the University of Greenwich, will host a free public talk titled ‘Refugee Protection in Turbulent Times’ on Tuesday, 25th November 2025, writes Jessica Khan… The event runs from 6:30pm to 8:00pm at the University ...
Plans to turn former South London police station into flats
Plans to convert a former police station into dozens of new flats in South London have been recommended for approval. The resident-led housing association, Phoenix Community Housing has submitted plans to partially demolish Catford Police Station on Bromley Road so it can deliver 63 new homes. The p...
Southwark to be given up to £10 million to improve buses
Southwark has been awarded up to £10 million to improve local buses, alongside Lewisham. Southwark has been selected as one of three London boroughs that will benefit from £30 million to improve its bus network. Lewisham and Haringey in north London are the other boroughs chosen to take part in Tf...
Bermondsey’s free lantern parade returns this Friday
This Friday lanterns will illuminate Southwark Park once more as Bermondsey gears up for its annual community parade. The Illuminate Rotherhithe and Bermondsey Lantern Procession will depart from the Blue Market at 5 pm on Friday, 21 November before heading to Southw
Tower Bridge’s new food hall is open, with thirteen new food stalls to try
A new food hall, Tower Bridge Collective, has opened next to Tower Bridge in October with thirteen street vendors offering dishes from all over the world. Tower Bridge Collective (TBC), ran by Blend Family, is spread over two floors next to Tower Bridge and offers a space where independent food ...
Norwegian King and Queen visit Rotherhithe’s St Olav’s Church to mark 80 years since WW2 liberation
Rotherhithe was graced with a royal visit on Sunday (November 16) after the Norwegian King and Queen attended a special mass at St Olav’s Church to mark 80 years since Norway was liberated from Nazi occupation. The King of Norway, Harald V, and his wife Queen Sonja attended the Norwegian Remembran...
St Helier Hospital workers secure ‘fair pay’ deal following strike threat
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