Croydon care home downgraded by watchdog after residents ‘felt isolated by staff shortages’

Croydon care home downgraded by watchdog after residents ‘felt isolated by staff shortages’

Vulnerable elderly residents at a Croydon care home have been left feeling isolated in their bedrooms because of chronic staffing shortages, inspectors have found.…

Review: Abigail’s Party at Richmond Theatre

Review: Abigail’s Party at Richmond Theatre

Michael HollandJul 23, 2026

It’s entertaining in an excruciating way. Things got off to a sticky start when the 1970s external wall got stuck and, instead of disappearing…

Twenty Thousand Streets Under the Sky 

Twenty Thousand Streets Under the Sky 

Michael HollandJul 23, 2026

Troupe, the production company behind the critically acclaimed stage adaptation of The Forsyte Saga, today announces the full casting for the world premiere of…

Review: Midnight at the Never Get at Menier

Review: Midnight at the Never Get at Menier

Michael HollandJul 23, 2026

Powerhouse performances and thought-provoking writing Midnight at the Never Get, Mark Sonnenblick’s stirring portrayal of love, ambition and oppression, is a great success from…

Sutton businesses call for changes to ‘very annoying’ crossing

Sutton businesses call for changes to ‘very annoying’ crossing

A Hackbridge chip shop owner says a raised pedestrian crossing leaves his building shaking every day as buses, vans and lorries hit it at…

Plans for over 500 homes on protected Motspur Park site approved

Plans for over 500 homes on protected Motspur Park site approved

Controversial plans to bulldoze three gasholders in Motspur Park for blocks of flats up to 16 storeys tall have been approved. The plans from…

The Rest is Fest

The Rest is Fest

Michael HollandJul 22, 2026

Twenty Popular Podcasts Go Live This September, the Southbank Centre’s unmissable 75th anniversary celebrations continue with Goalhanger: The Rest Is Fest (4 – 6…

In The Brain on the South Bank

In The Brain on the South Bank

Michael HollandJul 21, 2026

Part rave. Part ritual. Part of Southbank Centre’s 75th Anniversary Following acclaimed performances across Europe and the UK, Hofesh Shechter Company brings the London…

Portrait of a City

Portrait of a City

Michael HollandJul 21, 2026

A Century of American Photography Portrait of a City: A Century of American Photography, brings together more than 100 landmark works by some of…

Review: The London Craft Beer Festival –  Southwark Park

Review: The London Craft Beer Festival –  Southwark Park

Michael HollandJul 19, 2026

It wasn’t just about the ale; there were talks and tastings on offer for the true connoisseur It was a momentous occasion when the…

The Marsh

The Marsh

Michael HollandJul 17, 2026

Lower Marsh Market in 1890 Mari, Lizzie and Dirty Gertie live in a courtyard beside Lower Marsh Market. It’s 1890 and the play follows…

Review: Remember That Time? A Musical at Betty and Joan

Review: Remember That Time? A Musical at Betty and Joan

Michael HollandJul 17, 2026

A confessional wrapped in a musical As part of the London Queer Fringe Festival, I found myself at Elephant Park’s only gay bar, Betty…