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National Oyster Day in St Katharine Docks

National Oyster Day in St Katharine Docks

ByMichael Holland Aug 4, 2026

The estate is bringing the French Riviera to the Thames St Katharine Docks celebrates National Oyster Day on Wednesday 5 August with The Melusine’s pop-up…

Cambodian Thunder in Nunhead

Cambodian Thunder in Nunhead

ByMichael Holland Aug 4, 2026

The gastronomic harmony made an extremely satisfying pizza The Old Nun’s Head continues its mission to bring an ever-changing selection of chefs and their version…

Review: Love’s Labour’s Lost at The Globe

Review: Love’s Labour’s Lost at The Globe

ByMichael Holland Aug 2, 2026

Flamenco heightens the flirtation, rivalry and youthful impulsiveness Love’s Labour’s Lost is one of Shakespeare’s most elusive comedies. Often dismissed as one of his “problem…

Review: Cutlass at The Glitch

Review: Cutlass at The Glitch

ByMichael Holland Jul 31, 2026

A whistle-stop tour through the life of Captain Springsmile Jack A story of piracy, cunning and revenge is spun at rip-roaring speed in this one-man,…

Nero

Nero

ByMichael Holland Jul 30, 2026

History’s most notorious comes to Southwark Andrew Barth Feldman – best known for his record-breaking Broadway performance in Dear Evan Hansen and starring opposite Jennifer Lawrence…

How the Other Half Loves

How the Other Half Loves

ByMichael Holland Jul 30, 2026

Alan Ayckbourn is back in the round ‘I haven’t got any problems.’ – ‘Never mind, we’ll soon invent some.’ The Old Vic announced the full…

Grease is still the word for Secret Summer Nights

Grease is still the word for Secret Summer Nights

ByMichael Holland Jul 29, 2026

Frenchie appears in Battersea Park  Didi Conn, who originated the famous role of Frenchie in the beloved 1978 Paramount Pictures film Grease, made a surprise…

See The Significant Other in Brockley

See The Significant Other in Brockley

ByMichael Holland Jul 29, 2026

A new intergenerational play ‘They say ‘If looks could kill’ for a reason. Because looks can definitely kill. I think that’s why they call it…

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Bermondsey and Proud

Bermondsey and Proud

ByMichael Holland Dec 26, 2025

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…

Ann Smith: A life lived in SE16    

Ann Smith: A life lived in SE16    

ByMichael Holland Sep 22, 2025

‘The Careers Officer expected Bermondsey girls to go into typing or hairdressing,’ Because the Hatch family lived in just 3 rooms with no bathroom in…

Struggling with back or joint pain? Meet the founder of Ankor Pilates – the South London studio that’s changing lives

Struggling with back or joint pain? Meet the founder of Ankor Pilates – the South London studio that’s changing lives

ByKevin Quinn Jun 2, 2025

Knowing first hand how miserable back pain can feel, one woman set up Pilates classes in South London to help others overcome back pain. Set…

Ghost of Soldier Returns Home to Rotherhithe

Ghost of Soldier Returns Home to Rotherhithe

ByMichael Holland Dec 27, 2024

Rotherhithe artist Ed Gray has just completed a monumental work that depicts the poignant service at the war memorial in West Lane on Remembrance Sunday…

Permanent bracelets at Greenwich Market with Laura Lees Morgan

Permanent bracelets at Greenwich Market with Laura Lees Morgan

ByEliza Frost Nov 8, 2024

The seller tells us about personal pieces and the ‘endless and fascinating’ possibilities in designing jewellery “Permanent bracelets are welded on, and you can’t take…

Dreams came true for trio of friends at their newly opened restaurant Wilson’s in Ladywell

Dreams came true for trio of friends at their newly opened restaurant Wilson’s in Ladywell

ByEliza Frost Jun 14, 2024

‘This is what we’ve always wanted to do’: one of the founders behind the new Ladywell restaurant tells us about the love of local  “A great…

Exploring the Forest: expert advice from Deptford and East Dulwich-based plant shop

Exploring the Forest: expert advice from Deptford and East Dulwich-based plant shop

ByEliza Frost May 11, 2024

We hears some top tips for caring for your plants from the plant shop owner who even hosts workshops What is your best tip for looking…

Dulwich Festival: ‘Coming together as one’

Dulwich Festival: ‘Coming together as one’

ByEliza Frost May 3, 2024

New director Sarah Taylor talks about how they have brought events from the festival guide pages to local venues in Dulwich What does the festival…


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The Eden Project

The Eden Project

ByMichael Holland Jul 29, 2026

A new play by Charlie Yang A woman who won’t be fixed. A man who won’t reveal himself. A rift between them opening up under…

London MPs furious over new law set to hand over health powers to City Hall

London MPs furious over new law set to hand over health powers to City Hall

ByKumail Jaffer Jul 29, 2026

Ministers have been urged to reconsider legislation which would strip the right of London’s councils to sit on NHS Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) and instead…

Review: Portrait of a City at Dulwich Picture Gallery

Review: Portrait of a City at Dulwich Picture Gallery

ByMichael Holland Jul 28, 2026

A Century of American Photography The exhibition, curated and opened by Alexander Moore, Creative Producer at the Gallery, depicts the evolution of American cities and…

Alli aboard: Charlton Athletic boss still wants more attacking signings after Ireland winger joins from Luton Town

Alli aboard: Charlton Athletic boss still wants more attacking signings after Ireland winger joins from Luton Town

BySports Desk Jul 28, 2026

CHARLTON Athletic boss Nathan Jones said the Addicks were still in the market for more attacking quality after Millenic Alli became the fifth signing of…

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