‘Who would want to house swap into my mouldy flat?’ says mum-of-three from Bermondsey
A Bermondsey mum, who says she has been living with damp and mould for 20 years and wants to be rehoused for her son’s…
Hastan (هستن)
Hastan (هستن) brings together work by Narges Mohammadi (circa 1993, Kabul/Tehran) and Laila Tara H (1995, London). The domestic is inherently political for both artists…
Council leader admits they ‘haven’t removed any e-bikes’ yet
The council leader, who wrote to operators a month ago stating they would remove and charge them for inappropriately placed e-bikes, says they have…
Councillor under fire for a blog post from 4 years ago that “contradicts” council’s borough-wide CPZ push
The politician overseeing Southwark Council’s controversial policy to impose controlled parking zones (CPZs) across the entire borough without full consultation was cross-examined last week…
Traditional Brazilian steakhouse hidden inside butchers is back open in Bermondsey
A Brazilian steakhouse hidden behind a butcher’s shop in Bermondsey that got rave reviews is back – and we went to check out what…
Bermondsey woman creates ‘pop-up’ food bank in her garden
A Bermondsey woman, who opened her loo to queuers following the Queen’s death, has created a food bank in a garden area outside her…
Southwark Council to spend £4.4million on 48 traffic wardens and cameras to oversee new CPZs
Southwark Council will spend £4.46 million on 48 traffic wardens and a stockpile of parking cameras to oversee its incoming controlled parking zones (CPZs).…
Local traffic marshall donates loose change found in people’s rubbish to charity
A man from Southwark’s waste collecting team, who spends his breaks collecting loose change from people’s rubbish, has found over £800-worth this year and…
Bermondsey lorry driver ‘disgusted’ after being charged £90 while buying £20 of petrol
A Bermondsey lorry driver is “disgusted” after he was allegedly charged £90 when buying £20 worth of petrol at the Old Kent Road Asda.…
Police to target modified e-bike riders who speed down Peckham High Street ‘at 50mph’
Cyclists who ride modified electric bicycles, “capable of going 50mph”, particularly around Peckham Rye, will be targeted, according to Southwark’s new neighbourhood superintendent. In…
Famous football-mad Bermondsey estate kicks off Women’s World Cup decorations
Residents on Britain’s most footie-obsessed estate have festooned their balconies with England flags ahead of the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. …
Dulwich Picture Gallery to build new gallery for children
Dulwich Picture Gallery will build a brand new gallery for children after arguing it was vital for its long-term financial future. At a planning…
