Sponsored: A buzzing meeting hive for London Bridge

Sponsored: A buzzing meeting hive for London Bridge

Eliza FrostJun 17, 2023

We speaks to Nekane Cherrie, events and office coordinator at London Bridge Hive, to find out more about the bustling community space – and…

Huge new South Bank comedy club vows to showcase the world’s best comedians

Huge new South Bank comedy club vows to showcase the world’s best comedians

Herbie RussellJun 16, 2023

Comedy lovers can expect a giggle at a brand new 499-capacity comedy club that will open on the South Bank.  Big Belly Comedy Club…

Peckham residents claim developer has turned their park into a wasteland

Peckham residents claim developer has turned their park into a wasteland

Herbie RussellJun 16, 2023

Furious Peckham residents say developer Peabody has turned their local park into a boarded-up wasteland – despite promising to revamp it. Homeowners at 47…

A New Kind of Animal

A New Kind of Animal

Michael HollandJun 16, 2023

In the summer, Southwark Park Galleries will present an extensive installation by multidisciplinary artist Tim Spooner for his largest UK solo exhibition in a…

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…