Millwall Cafe can now serve alcohol seven days a week
A café located outside Millwall FC’s stadium, The Den, has been allowed to sell alcohol every day of the week after councillors unanimously approved…
‘If I can hear it without my hearing aids, that means it’s kind of loud’: Kennington residents blighted by Tube noise
“If I can hear it without my hearing aids, that means it’s kind of loud,” Priscilla Baines said as her antique glass collection started…
Lambeth’s Central Hill and Cressingham Gardens saved from demolition
Two 1960s housing estates in Lambeth have been saved from demolition and redevelopment following Cabinet approval. Central Hill in Crystal Palace and Cressingham Gardens,…
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…


















