Closure of Citizens Advice on the Blue shows ‘services are draining out of Bermondsey’
A Bermondsey charity manager has warned local services are “draining out of the community” after the Blue’s Citizens Advice Bureau closed in April. The…
“Experienced bag snatchers” jailed after arrest in London Bridge station
A pair of “experienced bag snatchers” who targeted victims at station cafes have been jailed – two-and-a-half months after being arrested at London Bridge.…
Man stabbed in Herne Hill
A man was stabbed in Herne Hill, just outside Brockwell Park, yesterday (Sunday, June 11). Police were called to Rymer Street, a residential street…
Graduates to display virtual reality and graphic design projects at the London College of Communication
South Londoners are being invited to explore games, graphic design and virtual reality projects created by graduates at the London College of Communication (LCC)…
Bishop of Southwark gives his take on the Illegal Migration Bill as Lords debate drags on till 4am
The Bishop of Southwark has questioned whether channel-crossing migrants with serious health conditions should be detained, as the Lords debated the government’s Illegal Migration…
New ferrets incoming at Surrey Docks Farm thanks to young farmers’ fundraiser
New ferrets will soon be scurrying around Surrey Docks Farm after kids raised a whopping £1,775. The farm’s youth committee launched the campaign after…
Heartbroken Bermondsey mum left homeless after losing one-week-old daughter
A grieving Bermondsey mum who lost her baby – days after becoming homeless – says Southwark Council has inexplicably blocked her from applying for…
Canada Water Masterplan: Developer slashes plans for 120 affordable homes
British Land wants to slash plans for 120 affordable homes on part of Canada Water Masterplan and put in 86 private units. The total…
Exclusive: Police accused of ‘excessive force’ against protestors in Peckham immigration van blockade won’t face sanctions
Police officers accused of using ‘excessive force’ when protestors blocked an immigration van in Peckham will not face misconduct or criminal sanctions. In June…
Police appeal after woman ‘raped in broad daylight’ in Burgess Park
Police are appealing to the public after a woman reported being raped in broad daylight by a man in Burgess Park, on Friday, May…
Armed robber who targeted south London bookmakers ‘staffed by women’ jailed for eight years
A “dangerous” criminal who went on a four-month armed robbery spree across south London has been jailed for a minimum of eight years. Michael…
Driver arrested on suspicion of drug driving after crash involving a cyclist in Walworth
A man has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving following a crash involving a cyclist in Walworth last weekend. Police were called to…
