School children stand up to Croydon Council in lollipop patrol protest

School children stand up to Croydon Council in lollipop patrol protest

Dozens of school children and parents formed a protective ring around their lollipop man in protest at Croydon Council’s plans to axe crossing patrols…

Review: The Estate At the Dorfman Theatre

Review: The Estate At the Dorfman Theatre

Michael HollandJul 20, 2025

A bold and ambitious piece Completely engaging from curtain up, Shaan Sahota’s The Estate introduces us to Angad Singh, MP for Reading Central and…

Review: Poor Clare at Orange Tree Theatre

Review: Poor Clare at Orange Tree Theatre

Michael HollandJul 20, 2025

Provocative, thoughtful and hilarious Medieval christian lore gets a witty update in Chiara Atik’s Poor Clare. We follow the actually rather wealthy Clare as…

Met announces loss of police front counters, with Merton heavily affected

Met announces loss of police front counters, with Merton heavily affected

Merton residents are facing a major blow to community policing as the Metropolitan Police confirms plans to close the public-facing front counters at both…

The Glamification of Loki

The Glamification of Loki

Michael HollandJul 17, 2025

Norse mythology meets modern glamour  When the Apples of Youth end up in the most unexpected of earthly locations, Loki sets off on a…

South London hotel to be used as temporary accommodation for 186 homeless families

South London hotel to be used as temporary accommodation for 186 homeless families

A new hotel in South London will be used as temporary accommodation as demand from homeless families rises. Wandsworth Council is set to enter…

Popess at The Glitch

Popess at The Glitch

Michael HollandJul 17, 2025

A dark comedy about who gets to define the truth Elena Mazzon’s The Popess: Instructions for Freedom resurrects the true story of a rebellious, spiritual…

Kew Gardens’ iconic Palm House to shut for 5 years in £60m renovation 

Kew Gardens’ iconic Palm House to shut for 5 years in £60m renovation 

Kew Gardens’ iconic Palm House is set to shut for five years in a huge £60million renovation project. The Victorian glasshouse, which sits at…

Review: Gianni Versace Retrospective at Arches London Bridge

Review: Gianni Versace Retrospective at Arches London Bridge

Michael HollandJul 16, 2025

A Dazzling Celebration of Fashion and Fame The Gianni Versace Retrospective brings all the glamour, drama, and high-impact style you’d expect from the iconic…

Bacchae Makes Double Debut

Bacchae Makes Double Debut

Michael HollandJul 16, 2025

“This ain’t no classic play b*tches!” The Bacchae aren’t standing on the sidelines whilst the men have all the fun. These fangirls may be…

Review: The White Chip at Southwark Playhouse

Review: The White Chip at Southwark Playhouse

Michael HollandJul 14, 2025

“I’m a recovering Mormon” This show written by Sean Daniels is described as a Dry Comedy about Drying Out and the ‘White Chip’ is…

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…