Southwark Council to spend £4.4million on 48 traffic wardens and cameras to oversee new CPZs
Southwark Council will spend £4.46 million on 48 traffic wardens and a stockpile of parking cameras to oversee its incoming controlled parking zones (CPZs).…
Bermondsey lorry driver ‘disgusted’ after being charged £90 while buying £20 of petrol
A Bermondsey lorry driver is “disgusted” after he was allegedly charged £90 when buying £20 worth of petrol at the Old Kent Road Asda.…
Police to target modified e-bike riders who speed down Peckham High Street ‘at 50mph’
Cyclists who ride modified electric bicycles, “capable of going 50mph”, particularly around Peckham Rye, will be targeted, according to Southwark’s new neighbourhood superintendent. In…
Famous football-mad Bermondsey estate kicks off Women’s World Cup decorations
Residents on Britain’s most footie-obsessed estate have festooned their balconies with England flags ahead of the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. …
Dulwich Picture Gallery to build new gallery for children
Dulwich Picture Gallery will build a brand new gallery for children after arguing it was vital for its long-term financial future. At a planning…
Murder conviction after ‘drug debt collector’ shot dead
A man has been found guilty of murder after shooting a man in the back in West Norwood. Police said Ramane Wiggan, 25, was…
Two charged after the killing of ‘beloved mother’ Nelly Akomah
A man and woman have been charged following the killing of 76-year-old Nelly Akomah – a well-known figure in Tooting’s Christian community. Hugo Da…
Council failed to fine a single litterer last year, data reveals
Litterbugs are getting away scott free according to the Liberal Democrats – after it was revealed that Southwark Council failed fine a single litterer…
Southwark Council completes the takeover of its leisure centres
Southwark Council has completed the takeover of its eight leisure centres – ending its seven-year association with the private company Everyone Active. Council leader…
Residents head to the polls for local Newington by-election
Residents will vote for a Newington ward councillor tomorrow (Thursday June 29) after previous Labour representative Alice Macdonald resigned to focus on her bid…
South London and Maudsley junior doctor jailed for helping to run child sex abuse website
A junior doctor from Lewisham, who helped run a dark website where people shared images of child sexual abuse, has been jailed for six…
Police believe man was shot then ‘drove himself’ away in Walworth
A man was shot in broad daylight before being rushed to hospital in Walworth on Saturday (June, 24). Armed officers were called at 4.55pm…
