Plans put forward to transform one of London’s oldest street markets

Plans put forward to transform one of London’s oldest street markets

The new operator of one of London’s oldest street markets is pressing ahead with plans to transform it with a new restaurant, roof terrace…

Volunteers preserve the history of two of South East London’s Victorian cemeteries

Volunteers preserve the history of two of South East London’s Victorian cemeteries

Ruby GregorySep 30, 2025

For almost 20 years, a group of dedicated volunteers have been working hard to look after and preserve the history of two of South…

Neighbours slam plans to hold more concerts at Twickenham Allianz Stadium

Neighbours slam plans to hold more concerts at Twickenham Allianz Stadium

Neighbours have slammed “ridiculous” plans to hold more concerts at the home of England Rugby. Residents claimed in letters to Richmond Council that crime,…

Morden town centre regeneration delayed again, could now stretch into 2040s

Morden town centre regeneration delayed again, could now stretch into 2040s

Residents in Morden have expressed growing frustration after the town centre regeneration project was pushed back once more, with completion now unlikely before the…

GLA: Sadiq Khan says he intends to run for fourth term as Mayor of London

GLA: Sadiq Khan says he intends to run for fourth term as Mayor of London

Kumail JafferSep 26, 2025

Sir Sadiq Khan has said he does intend to run for a fourth term as Mayor of London. The Mayor ruled out a return…

Council investing £24m in leisure centres outlines plans to boost health and happiness

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…

Cycleway funding approval gets mixed response

Cycleway funding approval gets mixed response

Ben LynchSep 22, 2025

Work on a new cycleway running through a Central London ward is expected to start next month with a completion date given of February…

The loss of both Merton’s police stations could be ‘terrifying’ says councillor

The loss of both Merton’s police stations could be ‘terrifying’ says councillor

Merton councillors have warned that the borough’s reputation as one of London’s safest could be at risk if either Wimbledon or Mitcham police stations…

Residents asked for views on plans to ‘flatten Victorian homes and replace them with hundreds of new flats’

Residents asked for views on plans to ‘flatten Victorian homes and replace them with hundreds of new flats’

Ruby GregorySep 20, 2025

A group of South London residents are being asked for their views on plans which could see their Victorian homes flattened and replaced with…

South London couple appeal for £380k to turn gutted Thames boat into thriving community hub

South London couple appeal for £380k to turn gutted Thames boat into thriving community hub

A South London couple hope to turn the shell of an empty boat on the River Thames into a thriving community hub with creativity…

Mayor told to “come clean” after TfL suppressed report showing LTNs don’t cut car use

Mayor told to “come clean” after TfL suppressed report showing LTNs don’t cut car use

Kumail JafferSep 18, 2025

Sir Sadiq Khan has been urged to “come clean” over whether he was involved in suppressing taxpayer-funded research that showed Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs)…

Council predicts £136.8m budget gap in four years’ time

Council predicts £136.8m budget gap in four years’ time

Cameron BlackshawSep 17, 2025

Greenwich Council is predicting a £136.8m budget deficit in four years’ time if changes aren’t made to balance the books. In updated financial projections…