Get Among the Paraorchestra at the Southbank Centre

Get Among the Paraorchestra at the Southbank Centre

Michael HollandJan 18, 2024

Paraorchestra, who bring extraordinary live music experiences to audiences in concert halls and public spaces around the world, are performing another diverse repertoire throughout…

Duchess of Malfi at the Playhouse

Duchess of Malfi at the Playhouse

Michael HollandJan 18, 2024

Shakespeare’s Globe announced the cast of The Duchess of Malfi, directed by Rachel Bagshaw. The cast comprises Jamie Ballard, David Burnett, Tamzin Griffin, Olivier…

The Katie Project

The Katie Project

Michael HollandJan 18, 2024

Katie sees flowers where others see weeds. In the corner of a seedy dive bar or a sweaty basement gig, she falls in love…

Landscapes Retold in Dulwich Picture Gallery

Landscapes Retold in Dulwich Picture Gallery

Michael HollandJan 18, 2024

Soulscapes is a major exhibition of landscape art that will expand and redefine the genre.  Featuring more than 30 contemporary works, it will span…

Bus controllers to begin strike this week in south London after rejecting pay offer

Bus controllers to begin strike this week in south London after rejecting pay offer

Bus control room workers in South London will strike on six separate dates starting this week after rejecting a 5per cent pay rise. Around…

Inside the female-run non-profit helping Black Women become professional coders 

Inside the female-run non-profit helping Black Women become professional coders 

Holly O'MahonyJan 17, 2024

A successful careers fair in Peckham last year is set to return this year where they specifically help black woman into the technically world…

MAN TRIED TO CON COUNCIL OUT OF £80K IN FRAUDULENT COVID GRANTS

MAN TRIED TO CON COUNCIL OUT OF £80K IN FRAUDULENT COVID GRANTS

A businessman who tried to con a South London council out of £80,000 in Covid-19 grants has escaped jail.  Mirza Altaf Ali Baig from Birmingham…

Imagine Children’s Festival at the Southbank Centre is back!

Imagine Children’s Festival at the Southbank Centre is back!

News DeskJan 16, 2024

The Southbank Centre’s annual festival for children and their grown-ups is back, taking place over 11 days this February half-term, from Wednesday 7 –…

Historic Waterworks: Dawn raids, boiler room fights and tots of rum all round…

Historic Waterworks: Dawn raids, boiler room fights and tots of rum all round…

Mary MillsJan 16, 2024

So – to continue a bit more with the history of the Kent Waterworks. This is my fifth article about it and I’ve hardly…

A local sound healing specialist shares her tips for living mindfully

A local sound healing specialist shares her tips for living mindfully

Holly O'MahonyJan 16, 2024

It’s only the third week of 2024, so if you’re already feeling stressed, it might be time to practise some mindfulness. Here to help…

‘New cashless parking scheme could be ‘kiss of death’ for our south Croydon high street’

‘New cashless parking scheme could be ‘kiss of death’ for our south Croydon high street’

The introduction of a new cashless parking trial in Purley has caused a rift between residents. While some welcome the move towards modernity, others…

Two big ballets return to Bromley

Two big ballets return to Bromley

Holly O'MahonyJan 16, 2024

If you thought the flurry of Christmas ballets had been swept off stage for another year, not so fast: the Churchill Theatre is hosting…