No police hub would mean a gaping hole in the Canada Water community

No police hub would mean a gaping hole in the Canada Water community

News DeskJun 16, 2023

The Rotherhithe peninsular is in desperate need of an improved police presence and it’s worrying that the proposed police hub is up in the…

Bermondsey businesses on the Biscuit Factory hit with ‘surprise’ announcement that flats will be built on their car park

Bermondsey businesses on the Biscuit Factory hit with ‘surprise’ announcement that flats will be built on their car park

Herbie RussellJun 16, 2023

Businesses say they fear for their futures after a “surprise” announcement that flats will be built on the Biscuit Factory car park in Bermondsey.…

Helen Hayes on the Windrush pioneers of 75 years ago

Helen Hayes on the Windrush pioneers of 75 years ago

ColumnistJun 16, 2023

On 22 June, we will once again mark Windrush Day, commemorating the anniversary of the arrival of HMT Empire Windrush at Tilbury Docks. This…

Middle-aged man stabbed to death on Southampton Way in Peckham

Middle-aged man stabbed to death on Southampton Way in Peckham

Herbie RussellJun 16, 2023

Police have launched a murder investigation after a man, aged in his 40s, was stabbed to death in Peckham. Officers were called to Southampton…

Free career fairs in Elephant and Castle for anyone looking for a job

Free career fairs in Elephant and Castle for anyone looking for a job

Isabel RamirezJun 16, 2023

Two career fairs in Elephant and Castle will offer employment and further education opportunities for young people and job seekers, in areas such as…

First-ever Uzbek festival in London to take place this weekend in Bermondsey

First-ever Uzbek festival in London to take place this weekend in Bermondsey

Isabel RamirezJun 15, 2023

A free festival on Tooley Street will celebrate the culture of Uzbekistan, with traditional music, art and live cooking from a Guinness-world record-winning chef.…

First-ever Uzbek festival in London to take place this weekend in Bermondsey

First-ever Uzbek festival in London to take place this weekend in Bermondsey

Isabel RamirezJun 15, 2023

A free festival on Tooley Street will celebrate the culture of Uzbekistan, with traditional music, art and live cooking from a Guinness-world record-winning chef.…

Struggling Southwark households to get £60 to help with high cost of living bills

Struggling Southwark households to get £60 to help with high cost of living bills

Herbie RussellJun 14, 2023

Households struggling to pay their bills will receive a £60 payment from Southwark Council by the end of June. The roughly 60,000 eligible residents…

Southwark Council says they ‘will remove and charge’ e-bike operators for blocked roads and pavements

Southwark Council says they ‘will remove and charge’ e-bike operators for blocked roads and pavements

Isabel RamirezJun 14, 2023

Council officers will now step in and remove e-bikes that obstruct roads and paths, whilst issuing a charge to operators, following an increase in…

Thousands in Southwark will get heating powered by rubbish under £16 million plans

Thousands in Southwark will get heating powered by rubbish under £16 million plans

Thousands of South Londoners will soon get their heating and hot water powered by rubbish under £16 million council plans. Southwark Council has announced…

Rare exotic owl is sitting on bins and eating rats in Bermondsey

Rare exotic owl is sitting on bins and eating rats in Bermondsey

Herbie RussellJun 13, 2023

An exotic owl native to the Americas has been spotted perched atop a bin on Bermondsey’s Bonamy Estate. The Great Horned Owl, affectionately named…

Police hub on Canada Water Masterplan thrown into doubt

Police hub on Canada Water Masterplan thrown into doubt

Herbie RussellJun 13, 2023

A police hub planned for the Canada Water Masterplan has been thrown into doubt – with developer British Land and the Met Police unable…