Watchdog ‘very concerned’ over HMP Wandsworth’s failure to keep suicidal prisoner safe
A watchdog has expressed shock over failures at HMP Wandsworth to keep a suicidal prisoner safe. Sebastião Lucas, 34, took his own life just…
Relax With Pinocchio
Pinocchio Pantomime Lands in Wandsworth Join Pinocchio, the mischievous wooden puppet, on his whirlwind adventure as he discovers the importance of honesty, courage, and…
Council throws out request to halt closure of residential school for autistic kids
A South London council has thrown out a request to delay closure of a much-loved residential school in Kent for autistic children. Bradstow School…
Review: Loop at Theatre503
In a league of its own Darkly comedic dramas exploring the turbulent sex lives, friendships and familial ties of neurotic young women have become…
Plans for Clapham Junction
A South London train station could be transformed with a new crossing and entrances to tackle overcrowding. Wandsworth Council has shortlisted three options to…
Wimbledon Park fireworks gets permanent licence to ‘continue responsible management’
A popular fireworks event in South London has won a permanent licence to make sure it “continues to be delivered responsibly”. Fireworks in the…
Historic department store to be turned into 92-bed hotel despite petition
A historic South London department store will be turned into a 92-bed hotel, despite a petition signed by 400 residents opposing it. Wandsworth Council…
Scandal-hit HMP Wandsworth ‘starting to recover’ but still ‘inhumane and unfit for purpose’
A scandal-hit South West London prison has begun to recover but major concerns remain, an inspection has found. HMP Wandsworth’s Independent Monitoring Board (IMB)…
Families fight for much-loved lollipop lady’s job to be saved
South London families say making a school’s much-loved lollipop lady redundant raises serious concerns for children’s safety. Residents are campaigning for Rita’s job to…
In the Loop of Limerence
Horror shaped by real conversations and experiences Tanya-Loretta Dee’s debut play Loop is a bold fusion of folk tale and horror. A surreal one-woman…
Council investing £24m in leisure centres outlines plans to boost health and happiness
Residents will get more help to be active in a South London borough that is investing £24million in its leisure centres over the next…
Upgrades to unique part of South London park planned after years of uncertainty
A unique section of a South London park could finally see upgrades after years of uncertainty. Wandsworth Council is bringing forward proposals to improve…
