Council gives planning permission for new NHS site and 199 homes, but only 20 are to be affordable

Council gives planning permission for new NHS site and 199 homes, but only 20 are to be affordable

The construction of 199 new homes and new NHS facilities has been approved by Croydon Council. The location on Dingwall Road, which previously housed…

Bermondsey Boy’s Dandy Adventure

Bermondsey Boy’s Dandy Adventure

Michael HollandOct 26, 2024

A pound was a lot of money to a 9-year-old back then Bermondsey boy Tom Burton has been reunited with a Dandy from 1963…

Local shops back government’s vaping ban announcement

Local shops back government’s vaping ban announcement

News DeskOct 26, 2024

Flashing neon signs advertising ‘VAPES HERE’, towering displays atop corner shop counters and stacks of the rainbow-coloured packaging adorning shop windows – this has…

Halloween events in Greenwich and Lewisham this October

Halloween events in Greenwich and Lewisham this October

Eliza FrostOct 25, 2024

Spooky things to do as a whole family Ghost Tales at Eltham Palace Do you dare explore Eltham Palace in the dark this Halloween?…

Council accused of ‘showing contempt for democracy’ after shutting down debate on contentious local incinerator

Council accused of ‘showing contempt for democracy’ after shutting down debate on contentious local incinerator

Sutton’s Lib Dem Council has been accused of ‘showing contempt for democracy’ after it shut down debate over a contentious local incinerator plant during…

The best things to do in south London this month

The best things to do in south London this month

Eliza FrostOct 24, 2024

Experience 25: Isle of Wight Festival This year marked the 25th edition of the Isle of Wight Festival, including the three original events held…

Shakespeare Goes to Church

Shakespeare Goes to Church

Michael HollandOct 24, 2024

Shakespeare in the Squares is delighted to announce its inaugural winter season, presenting an all-new production of Macbeth infused with wicked music and devilishly…

Little Foxes in Young Vic

Little Foxes in Young Vic

Michael HollandOct 24, 2024

There are people who eat the earth and eat all the people on it.  Then there are people who stand around and watch them…

It’s Greenwich Panto time

It’s Greenwich Panto time

Michael HollandOct 24, 2024

Join Dick Whittington and his Cat as they seek fame and fortune in an adventure through good old London Town! Can Dick outwit the…

Review: Amaze – Criterion Theatre

Review: Amaze – Criterion Theatre

Michael HollandOct 24, 2024

Will You Be Amazed? Strap in and enjoy the beautiful, atmospheric Criterion Theatre as Jamie Allan’s critically acclaimed show Amaze takes you on an…

Review: Our Little Hour – Greenwich Theatre

Review: Our Little Hour – Greenwich Theatre

Michael HollandOct 24, 2024

A Tribute to an Inspirational Man Dougie Blaxland’s Our Little Hour tells the overdue tale of Walter Tull who achieved so much in the…

Row after Tory leadership candidate accuses mayor of poor judgement by “mourning” Chris Kaba’s death

Row after Tory leadership candidate accuses mayor of poor judgement by “mourning” Chris Kaba’s death

A row broke out on Wednesday after Tory leadership candidate Robert Jenrick accused mayor Sadiq Khan of poor judgement by “mourning” Chris Kaba’s death,…