Council failed to fine a single litterer last year, data reveals

Council failed to fine a single litterer last year, data reveals

Herbie RussellJun 28, 2023

Litterbugs are getting away scott free according to the Liberal Democrats – after it was revealed that Southwark Council failed fine a single litterer…

Southwark Council completes the takeover of its leisure centres

Southwark Council completes the takeover of its leisure centres

Herbie RussellJun 28, 2023

Southwark Council has completed the takeover of its eight leisure centres – ending its seven-year association with the private company Everyone Active. Council leader…

Residents head to the polls for local Newington by-election

Residents head to the polls for local Newington by-election

Herbie RussellJun 28, 2023

Residents will vote for a Newington ward councillor tomorrow (Thursday June 29) after previous Labour representative Alice Macdonald resigned to focus on her bid…

St Mungo’s staff begin ‘indefinite’ strike over pay

St Mungo’s staff begin ‘indefinite’ strike over pay

Isabel RamirezJun 28, 2023

Southwark homeless charity workers have begun an ‘indefinite’ strike, following an ongoing dispute over pay. Frontline staff from St Mungo’s Homeless Charity have been…

Theatre Peckham’s CEO is awarded an MBE

Theatre Peckham’s CEO is awarded an MBE

Isabel RamirezJun 27, 2023

The artistic director of Theatre Peckham has been awarded an MBE by the King, for her services to marginalised young people in the arts.…

‘Posh out of town’ graffiti writers are causing havoc in Peckham

‘Posh out of town’ graffiti writers are causing havoc in Peckham

Posh out of town graffiti writers are causing havoc in a South London neighbourhood by using its walls as a canvas for their spray…

Theatre Peckham’s CEO is awarded an MBE

Theatre Peckham’s CEO is awarded an MBE

Isabel RamirezJun 27, 2023

The artistic director of Theatre Peckham has been awarded an MBE by the King, for her services to marginalised young people in the arts.…

South London and Maudsley junior doctor jailed for helping to run child sex abuse website

South London and Maudsley junior doctor jailed for helping to run child sex abuse website

Herbie RussellJun 27, 2023

A junior doctor from Lewisham, who helped run a dark website where people shared images of child sexual abuse, has been jailed for six…

Police believe man was shot then ‘drove himself’ away in Walworth

Police believe man was shot then ‘drove himself’ away in Walworth

Herbie RussellJun 27, 2023

A man was shot in broad daylight before being rushed to hospital in Walworth on Saturday (June, 24).  Armed officers were called at 4.55pm…

Murder investigation under way following stabbing in Nunhead

Murder investigation under way following stabbing in Nunhead

Kevin QuinnJun 26, 2023

A murder investigation is under way following a stabbing in Nunhead last night. Police were called at 9:20pm on Sunday, 25 June to reports…

The conversation around barbecuing in Burgess Park has been reignited

The conversation around barbecuing in Burgess Park has been reignited

News DeskJun 26, 2023

This week, we report on the BBQ area in Burgess Park, and how the community is vying for answers on whether it will reopen.…

The little-known story of the Victorian Old Kent Road train station

The little-known story of the Victorian Old Kent Road train station

Herbie RussellJun 26, 2023

As plans for the Bakerloo line extension gather steam, many will be excited about the prospect of an Old Kent Road station which would…