Road closures surrounding Putney Bridge

Road closures surrounding Putney Bridge

Roads around a South London bridge will shut for resurfacing from Monday, in the final phase of a major scheme to help with congestion.…

Major diesel spillage has polluted one of the UKs most important and historic chalk streams

Major diesel spillage has polluted one of the UKs most important and historic chalk streams

Merton Council has warned the public to avoid the River Wandle after a major diesel spill has polluted the ‘at-risk’ South London chalk stream. …

Croydon Council to crack down on private landlords providing poor housing

Croydon Council to crack down on private landlords providing poor housing

Croydon Council is set to reinstate a selective licensing scheme to improve conditions and raise standards in the borough’s private rented sector. The move…

Croydon seeking a whopping £136 million bailout from the government

Croydon seeking a whopping £136 million bailout from the government

Croydon Council has revealed it has overspent by £35 million this year and is now seeking an unprecedented £136 million bailout from the Government…

Council tax remains lowest in Wandsworth – with band D households paying £990

Council tax remains lowest in Wandsworth – with band D households paying £990

Wandsworth residents are once again set to pay the lowest council tax in the capital. Wandsworth Council plans to freeze its core share of…

London’s first Roman basilica found under office basement

London’s first Roman basilica found under office basement

Ben LynchFeb 18, 2025

Plans for an approved 32-storey office block by Leadenhall Market are to be revised after London’s first Roman basilica was discovered beneath the site.…

Half term activities for the whole family

Half term activities for the whole family

Eliza FrostFeb 14, 2025

From making history to a Ms Rachel tribute, you won’t want to miss these fun activities to entertain your little ones Thumb Size Grimm:…

Giant 34-storey tower with 147 flats could be built next to London Heliport

Giant 34-storey tower with 147 flats could be built next to London Heliport

A huge 34-storey tower block could be built next to London’s only licensed heliport. The building next to London Heliport would be the tallest…

Safety fears for Croydon parents after they are forced to step over blood trials on school-run

Safety fears for Croydon parents after they are forced to step over blood trials on school-run

Parents in New Addington have said they fear for the safety of their children after a week in which a stabbing left blood trails…

Council urges Met to keep Royal Parks Police

Council urges Met to keep Royal Parks Police

The Met Police has been urged to rule out cutting the police unit that protects the Royal Parks, as it faces a £450million budget…

‘Hammersmith Bridge could stay closed to vehicles for another decade’

‘Hammersmith Bridge could stay closed to vehicles for another decade’

Hammersmith Bridge could stay closed to vehicles for another decade, a local Labour MP has warned. Putney MP Fleur Anderson said that due to…

Building once used in hit TV sitcom Peep Show could soon be used to address Croydon’s homelessness crisis

Building once used in hit TV sitcom Peep Show could soon be used to address Croydon’s homelessness crisis

Croydon Council is set to approve plans to convert an old office building into 73 temporary accommodation flats, helping meet the growing demand for…