Bensham Manor records most fly tip reports across Croydon
Croydon Council has insisted its “zero tolerance” approach to fly-tipping is “not a slogan” as new figures reveal that, despite thousands of incidents being…
Plans to replace Iconic Wandsworth landmark recommended for approval
Controversial plans to replace an “iconic” South London landmark above an underpass which featured in Stanley Kubrick’s A Clockwork Orange have been recommended for…
Hundreds of Croydon Council homes left empty as families remain in temporary accommodation
Hundreds of empty council properties in Croydon are sitting vacant for longer periods despite thousands of families residing in temporary accommodation both inside and…
Croydon rail bottleneck improvement scheme receives fresh boost from Burnham
Plans to fix the Croydon rail bottleneck received a significant boost this week after the Prime Minster promised to get the scheme “back on…
Blackheath Fireworks to take place across two days from 2027 onwards
Blackheath’s famous fireworks display will take place across two days from 2027 and future years following council approval. Slammin’ Events, the organisers behind the…
Lib Dem MP Sarah Olney launches bid to become Mayor of London
Liberal Democrat MP Sarah Olney has launched her bid to become the party’s candidate for the 2028 London Mayoral election by pledging to run…
London Lacks Capacity to Crack Down on Underage Vape Sales, Official Warns
London does not have the enforcement capacity needed to crack down on retailers selling vapes to minors, a senior official has warned. Almost a…
South Croydon suffering ‘smelly water leaks all summer long’
Water leaks have flowed onto pavements and roads in South Croydon “all summer”, with residents saying some trails have become slimy and smelly, forcing…
New Bermondsey waste depot to cost nearly £7m more than planned
Plans to build a new waste depot in Bermondsey’s Mandela Way are costing a council nearly £7million more than originally planned. Originally estimated to…
Lewisham’s Green Mayor: the first 100 days
It’s fair to say Liam Shrivastava has had quite the year. Just over a year ago, he was a backbench Labour councillor for New…
3 Reasons More Londoners Are Moving to Plumstead
South east London has always had its hidden gems, but Plumstead is increasingly finding itself on people’s radar. Nestled between Greenwich and Woolwich, this…
New SEND school in Petersham complete
A new school allowing more children with special educational needs to stay close to home will open in South West London for the upcoming…


















