‘I waited three years to have water leak fixed’

 ‘I waited three years to have water leak fixed’

Ruby GregoryMar 25, 2026

A South London woman who has had to endure a water leak at the front of her council property for the last three years…

Review: Konrad Mägi at Dulwich Picture Gallery

Review: Konrad Mägi at Dulwich Picture Gallery

Michael HollandMar 25, 2026

The greatest Estonian artist of his generation Unlike fellow European artists, Estonian Konrad Mägi did not have the luxury of indulging in a ‘grand…

London in the 18th Century: Street by Street

London in the 18th Century: Street by Street

Michael HollandMar 25, 2026

‘London is a mirror of mankind and of the world’ I recently became the proud owner of London in the 18th Century: Street by…

Review: The Trials of a Gentleman at Brockley Jack Studio

Review: The Trials of a Gentleman at Brockley Jack Studio

Michael HollandMar 25, 2026

Is he gallant or a ghoul? David Martin was born in 1960 but grew up watching 1940s’ Hollywood classics in darkened cinemas where his…

Cutty Sark DLR re-opening

Cutty Sark DLR re-opening

Cameron BlackshawMar 24, 2026

“People power” has been praised for pushing through the refurbishment of a DLR station after it reopened with new escalators, a new lift and…

The Museum of Edible Earth

The Museum of Edible Earth

Michael HollandMar 23, 2026

Sustainability in Somerset House For many years, Somerset House was the Public Record Office and held the country’s birth, marriage, and death certificates, plus…

Croydon Mind gets a new home as demand surges for mental health services

Croydon Mind gets a new home as demand surges for mental health services

“These are services that are not only life-changing but, in some circumstances, life-saving as well,” said Emma Turner, as Mind opened its new Croydon…

Weaving Trust in SE15

Weaving Trust in SE15

Michael HollandMar 23, 2026

Creating space for people to connect and feel heard Weaving Trust is a new letterpress installation by Michelle Dwyer of Nice & Graphic studio,…

Traffic chaos on Baring Road

Traffic chaos on Baring Road

Ruby GregoryMar 22, 2026

A hair and beauty salon owner says roadworks outside her shop in South East London have led to some customers cancelling their appointments. Bola…

Review: Dawn of Reckoning @ White Bear Theatre 

Review: Dawn of Reckoning @ White Bear Theatre 

Michael HollandMar 22, 2026

Suspense-filled writing and intriguing performances This two-woman play gives the audience a glimpse into the complicated lives and friendship – or lack thereof –…

Resident awarded £500 after council failed to properly plan for the ending of his Education, Health Care Plan

Resident awarded £500 after council failed to properly plan for the ending of his Education, Health Care Plan

Ruby GregoryMar 20, 2026

A Lewisham resident has been awarded £500 in compensation after the council failed to properly plan for the ending of his Education, Health and…

Review: Summerfolk at The National

Review: Summerfolk at The National

Michael HollandMar 20, 2026

We are in early 20th Century Russia, a time when comfortably off city-dwellers are flocking to the countryside to rustic ‘dachas’ that they rent…