Mum injured after Lambeth Council flat ceiling collapses for second time
A mother says she was left with concussion, spinal spasms and whiplash after the ceiling in her council house collapsed for the second time…
How should gambling be regulated in Lewisham?
Residents are being asked to share their views on Lewisham Council’s new ‘gambling policy’ which sets out how the borough will regulate gambling premises…
McDonald’s could return to Walworth Road
McDonald’s could be returning to Walworth Road once again as it has set its sights on opening a new branch, with Southwark councillors expected…
£2 billion Vauxhall Square development approved
Plans to build the UK’s second-tallest residential building in Vauxhall alongside several other tower blocks have been narrowly approved. The £2 billion development from…
Vauxhall Square development – with second tallest residential tower in UK – approved
Plans to build the UK’s second-tallest residential building in Vauxhall alongside several other tower blocks have been narrowly approved. The £2 billion development from…
Blackheath Fireworks to take place across two days from 2027 onwards
Blackheath’s famous fireworks display will take place across two days from 2027 and future years following council approval. Slammin’ Events, the organisers behind the…
Thamesmead grandfather achieves first class social work degree
A 68-year-old grandfather of 12 from Greenwich has graduated with a first-class degree in social work. Chris Osagbaekhoe, from Thamesmead in South East London,…
British Gas apologises after disabled pensioner mistakenly charged £2,000 and threatened with court action
British Gas has apologised to a disabled pensioner after he was mistakenly charged £2,000 for a gas bill and was threatened with court action.…
Sydenham housing scheme will have double number of homes – but none are ‘affordable’
A developer has been allowed to more than double the amount of homes to an already-approved scheme in Sydenham, despite some residents and local…
Brixton Street Gym to temporarily relocate to Herne Hill industrial estate after plans were unanimously approved
Brixton Street Gym is to temporarily relocate to an industrial estate in Herne Hill after plans were unanimously approved. Block WorkOut Foundation, the charitable organisation…
Lewisham library opening delayed again
The multimillion-pound revamp of Lewisham Library has faced further delays after Lewisham council revealed the expected reopening date has been pushed back another year.…
Lambeth Council paid more than £133,000 of compensation in six months after ‘failing to handle housing complaints’
More than £133,000 in compensation was paid to tenants across a period of six months after Lambeth Council failed to fix urgent repairs in…
