Kew Riverside Primary facing closure due to fall in pupils

Kew Riverside Primary facing closure due to fall in pupils

A primary school in Richmond that has been praised by inspectors for nurturing pupils is facing closure. Richmond Council is proposing to close Kew…

Vacant pub by West Kensington Estate could be demolished and replaced with flats

Vacant pub by West Kensington Estate could be demolished and replaced with flats

Ben LynchOct 10, 2026

A vacant pub by the West Kensington Estate in Hammersmith and Fulham is potentially to be demolished and replaced with a six-storey residential block.…

DLR extension to Thamesmead ‘big step closer’ after strong local backing

DLR extension to Thamesmead ‘big step closer’ after strong local backing

Alex OrrOct 9, 2026

An extension of the DLR to Thamesmead is a “big step closer” to becoming reality after receiving strong backing from locals. A third Transport…

Market in Kingston ‘shut for foreseeable future’ after fire

Market in Kingston ‘shut for foreseeable future’ after fire

Kingston’s historic market square will remain shut for the foreseeable future after a fire destroyed traders’ stalls and damaged neighbouring businesses. Eight people were…

The Girl from Wickton

The Girl from Wickton

Michael HollandOct 9, 2026

A unique Christmas show with an original score of live folk music The award-winning VAULT Creative Arts are capping off the year of their…

Review: High Society – Churchill Theatre, Bromley

Review: High Society – Churchill Theatre, Bromley

Michael HollandOct 9, 2026

An uplifting, lavish and veritable feast for the eyes and ears This version of the Cole Porter comedy musical, centres on Tracy Lord (played…

Croydon Council backs plans to outsource adult education service ‘putting 197 roles at risk’

Croydon Council backs plans to outsource adult education service ‘putting 197 roles at risk’

Croydon Council is recommending its entire adult education service is outsourced to third party providers, putting nearly 200 roles at risk. Council officers are…

Streatham Wells named Primary named ‘School of the Year’ at Carer Awards

Streatham Wells named Primary named ‘School of the Year’ at Carer Awards

Evie FlynnOct 8, 2026

A primary school in Streatham has been recognised for its work supporting young carers. Streatham Wells Primary received the ‘School of the Year’ at…

Caesar in the Playhouse

Caesar in the Playhouse

Michael HollandOct 8, 2026

A brutal tale of friendship, betrayal and violence Shakespeare’s Globe is delighted to announce the cast and creative team of Julius Caesar, running from…

Say Hello to Dolly

Say Hello to Dolly

Michael HollandOct 8, 2026

Between clearing plates and working on her set, stand-up comic Dolly’s never thought much about the criminal justice system. Until one night she is…

Anthony Lawrence: A Practical Guide To Aesthetics

Anthony Lawrence: A Practical Guide To Aesthetics

Michael HollandOct 8, 2026

An exhibition of the work of post-modern artist Anthony Lawrence is to be staged at St John’s, Waterloo, London, in October 2026. Coinciding with…

The Halo Effect

The Halo Effect

Michael HollandOct 8, 2026

The controversial trend of looksmaxxing is explored in The Halo Effect, a new play premiering at The Bread and Roses Theatre, as part of…