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…
South Wimbledon: The Trafalgar pub could be community-owned by Christmas Day
A battle to save a Wimbledon pub from closure looks to have become a glass half full situation with the local community hoping to…
Charlton Riverside: 5,000-capacity open-air venue granted licence
A 5,000-capacity open air venue in Charlton Riverside has been granted a licence by Greenwich Council despite the council’s own noise team raising strong…
The Pleasantly Unexpected Side of South East London Living
When it comes to buying a first home in London, many people assume compromise is unavoidable. More space often means moving further out. Affordability…
Outrage after vandals destroy beloved guide dog’s memorial tree
A visually impaired man has said the vandalism of a memorial tree dedicated to his beloved former guide dog felt like “someone destroying a…
