Alexandra Palace fireworks events firm bids to host show for up to 29,999 people in Blackheath

Alexandra Palace fireworks events firm bids to host show for up to 29,999 people in Blackheath

Ruby GregoryAug 20, 2025

An events company in charge of the fireworks display at Alexandra Palace has applied for a premises licence application so it can host an…

South London business is teaming up with the local Caribbean community to host free summer event

South London business is teaming up with the local Caribbean community to host free summer event

Ruby GregoryAug 19, 2025

A South London business is teaming up with the local Caribbean community to host a free summer event that will feature carnival dancers, reggae…

Care service placed in special measures

Care service placed in special measures

Ruby GregoryAug 15, 2025

A Lewisham-based care service has been placed in special measures after a watchdog found people’s records were not always up to date and found…

Vera Goes Wilde in Brockley

Vera Goes Wilde in Brockley

Michael HollandAug 4, 2025

‘The curing of Russia is a surgeon’s business and done by the knife.’ Set against the backdrop of widespread social and political unrest in…

Apology to families after investigation found council not always progressing children’s social care complaints

Apology to families after investigation found council not always progressing children’s social care complaints

Ruby GregoryAug 2, 2025

A South London council has apologised to families after an investigation found it was not always progressing their complaints over children’s social care services.…

 Review: Out of Bounds at Brockley Jack

 Review: Out of Bounds at Brockley Jack

Michael HollandJul 26, 2025

“Basmati rice will never catch on” This one-person show by award-winning South African writer Rajesh Gopie is a coming-of-age story of Lall, the young…

SE Fest 2025 – South London’s new writing festival

SE Fest 2025 – South London’s new writing festival

Michael HollandJul 25, 2025

Two weeks – 21 performances SE Fest is hosted by two neighbouring venues, The Bridge House Theatre and The Jack Studio Theatre – two…

Lightbulbs

Lightbulbs

Michael HollandJul 24, 2025

‘If it’s dormant forever… isn’t it just dead?’ In our most intimate spaces, who do we trust to keep the darkness at bay? How…

What a Gay Day!

What a Gay Day!

Michael HollandJul 21, 2025

The Larry Grayson Story Larry Grayson, one of the country’s best-loved light entertainers, is back from The Other Side (no, not ITV) to tell…

Council approves savings worth more than £34million as it looks to close £30m budget gap

Council approves savings worth more than £34million as it looks to close £30m budget gap

Ruby GregoryJul 13, 2025

A South London council has approved a fresh package of savings worth more than £34million as it looks to close a £30m budget gap…

Hospice host an exhibition of palliative care in photographs from across thew world

Hospice host an exhibition of palliative care in photographs from across thew world

Michael HollandJun 25, 2025

‘The suffering is only intolerable when nobody cares’ – said founder Dame Cicely Sanders Photos focusing on stories and perspectives on death from across…

Review: Deptford Storehouse – More than visual and audial fun – It is a warning!

Review: Deptford Storehouse – More than visual and audial fun – It is a warning!

Michael HollandJun 12, 2025

We were given Photo ID and a Number and told to enter Storehouse via the side door of a huge riverside warehouse where we…