South London swimming club ‘grateful’ as local pool reopens after four-month closure

South London swimming club ‘grateful’ as local pool reopens after four-month closure

Ruby GregoryMar 2, 2026

A South London swimming pool has reopened today (March 2) following a four-month closure. The eight-lane, 25m pool inside Canada Water Leisure Centre had…

Ascetic//Aesthetic

Ascetic//Aesthetic

Michael HollandMar 2, 2026

The Eight Year Project Rod Kitson has been painting his studio flat for eight years. Not some slow-burn decorating job but bit by bit.…

Rise and Fall of a Temple

Rise and Fall of a Temple

Michael HollandMar 2, 2026

Rise and Fall of a Temple, a major exhibition at Chelsea Space by artist Eva Sajovic that invites audiences to reconsider the idea of…

White Swan campaigners appeal for donations to save iconic pub

White Swan campaigners appeal for donations to save iconic pub

News DeskMar 2, 2026

A group of Charlton residents have renewed their appeal for donations to save their beloved local as the end of their Crowdfunder campaign draws…

Red vs Blue violence fails to materialise as Croydon stands united

Red vs Blue violence fails to materialise as Croydon stands united

“We show up because youth safety is a daily reality, not a viral moment.” That was the message from Croydon Community Action as the…

Youth club creating next generation of rappers and producers with help of DJ AG

Youth club creating next generation of rappers and producers with help of DJ AG

Croydon’s music success is often linked to places like the BRIT School, especially with the recent achievements of artists such as Olivia Dean and…

Edward II

Edward II

Michael HollandFeb 27, 2026

“All live to die, and rise to fall” This all-female version of Christopher Marlowe’s play brings a fresh take on this classic tale of…

Flyby Flying into Southwark

Flyby Flying into Southwark

Michael HollandFeb 27, 2026

‘Our cast are out of this world’ Flyby is a daring new musical, which has its world premiere at Southwark Playhouse Borough soon. Theo…

Review: Vanessa Haynes at Ronnie Scott’s Upstairs

Review: Vanessa Haynes at Ronnie Scott’s Upstairs

Michael HollandFeb 27, 2026

‘A voice that dwells in the ghetto but heads for the boudoir’ Vanessa Haynes is back with a residency at Ronnie Scott’s Upstairs, bringing…

GLA: £20million set aside in Mayor’s Budget to incentivise Londoners back onto buses

GLA: £20million set aside in Mayor’s Budget to incentivise Londoners back onto buses

Kumail JafferFeb 27, 2026

Sir Sadiq Khan has ringfenced £20 million in next year’s budget for ‘fares innovation’ to get Londoners back onto the city’s buses. Passenger numbers…

Dark Water Journeys: River Paintings

Dark Water Journeys: River Paintings

Michael HollandFeb 27, 2026

Real and imaginary landscapes One of the founders of the Bermondsey Artists’ Group, Louise Sheridan has remained in the area and continued painting scenes…

Colliers Wood mass eviction u-turn, but questions remain

Colliers Wood mass eviction u-turn, but questions remain

Hundreds of residents in a tower block in Colliers Wood have reportedly been reassured they will not be moved out of their homes in…