Woolwich Dockyard residents and businesses fear redevelopment that could see double amount of homes
Residents and businesses in Woolwich say they are fearing for their future after their estates appeared in a development masterplan. Many say they were…
UK’s cancer hub to get major upgrade with 7-storey extension
The UK’s cancer hub is getting a major upgrade which includes a seven-storey extension. Royal Marsden, in Chelsea, is considered to be one of…
Biggin Hill youth centre closure plan flipped
Plans to close a beloved Biggin Hill children’s centre and move its services to another facility nearby have been flipped by Bromley Council. The…
East Croydon rail bridge clears way for completion, but delays remain
The long-delayed East Croydon pedestrian bridge has cleared what could be its final obstacle, with the signing of a key funding agreement paving the…
Colourscape Music Festival approved for 37th year on Clapham Common
Colourscape Music Festival will be returning to Clapham Common for its 37th consecutive year in September following planning approval. Colourscape is a large-scale, inflatable…
Wandsworth Council leader resigns two months after Conservatives won the borough back
The new Tory leader of Wandsworth Council has stepped down after just 44 days in charge. Aled Richards-Jones said he came to the “very…
Green Party retain Clapham seat but Lib Dems win Streatham contest
The Green Party have retained a seat in Clapham Park but have lost another to the Liberal Democrats in Streatham St Leonard’s following last…
New ownership secures future of Sidcup bar
New ownership has secured the future of a Bexley bar after reports of an all-night drug-fuelled poker game threatened to close it down. Tap…
Legendary gym battles TfL’s property firm rent hike
A legendary South London gym is fighting to survive as Transport for London’s property firm looks to raise its rent. Physical Culture, which sits…
Plans to build tower block on South London estate cancelled, residents told
Residents on a South London estate have been told plans to build a 14-storey tower block at its centre have been scrapped. Wandsworth Conservatives,…
Town centre McDonald’s wants to stay open until 5am
A Bromley town centre McDonald’s wants to stay open until 5am but nearby residents already complain of the area being “plagued with discarded McDonald’s…
GLA: London Assembly back Bus Driver Bill of Rights
City Hall has unanimously backed a motion to introduce a ‘Bill of Rights’ for bus drivers following a sweltering London heatwave. Temperatures soared up…
