Border dispute as Bexley claim Greenwich are ‘regarding their residents’ by impose parking charges in Eltham

Border dispute as Bexley claim Greenwich are ‘regarding their residents’ by impose parking charges in Eltham

Bexley councillors have claimed Greenwich Council has ‘disregarded’ their residents by imposing a set of parking restrictions on the border of the two boroughs.…

Crime in central London borough doubles, costing local council £371m, report reveals

Crime in central London borough doubles, costing local council £371m, report reveals

Crime in a central London borough has doubled in two years, costing the local authority £371m, according to a council report. A report by…

‘His compassion touched everyone’: Tributes pour in for man killed in Peckham shooting

‘His compassion touched everyone’: Tributes pour in for man killed in Peckham shooting

Herbie RussellJul 24, 2024

Tributes have poured in for Jesse Lloyd-Smith – a man who was fatally shot in Peckham.  The twenty-year-old was shot on East Surrey Grove…

Where There’s a Will There’s Jazz

Where There’s a Will There’s Jazz

Michael HollandJul 24, 2024

Many visitors to Soho will be aware of its historical connection to the Jazz music scene. On Dean Street, the Pizza Express has for…

Bushy Park cricket club unveils plans for new facilities after suspected arson attack

Bushy Park cricket club unveils plans for new facilities after suspected arson attack

A historic cricket club in Bushy Park has unveiled plans to replace vital facilities that were destroyed in a suspected arson attack. Hampton Wick…

Our Eyes Will Dance

Our Eyes Will Dance

Michael HollandJul 23, 2024

Bethlem Gallery, set in the grounds of the world’s oldest psychiatric institution, presents Our Eyes Will Dance, a retrospective of the work of artist Courtney…

Putting Harry Beck on the Map

Putting Harry Beck on the Map

Michael HollandJul 23, 2024

The Truth About Harry Beck is a new play about the designer of the iconic version of the London Tube map. Presented by the…

Bboyizm is In My Body

Bboyizm is In My Body

Michael HollandJul 22, 2024

Dancing since 1997, Crazy Smooth, one of Canada’s top street dancers, choreographers, judges, and community leaders, brings his company, Bboyizm, to London. His piece,…

Council rated ‘outstanding’ in its children’s services department

Council rated ‘outstanding’ in its children’s services department

Greenwich Council has been rated ‘outstanding’ in its children’s services department by Ofsted after investing £1.3million in kids’ mental health support and working hard…

South London parents fear plans to cut staff at state nurseries will put vulnerable kids in danger

South London parents fear plans to cut staff at state nurseries will put vulnerable kids in danger

South London parents have raised concerns vulnerable children won’t be safe if planned cuts at state nurseries go ahead. They warned children living in…

Review: The Baker’s Wife – Menier

Review: The Baker’s Wife – Menier

Michael HollandJul 20, 2024

The Aroma of French Bread in the Chocolate Factory  What a ‘bouffée d’air provençale’ the music and lyrics in Stephen Schwartz’s The Baker’s Wife…

Anything Is Possible If You Think About It Hard Enough

Anything Is Possible If You Think About It Hard Enough

Michael HollandJul 20, 2024

“Why does your mind go there? To like the worst possible thing”  Alex and Rupert aren’t a conventional match, but a chance meeting on…