Merton residents plead for historic Burn Bullock pub to be saved after fire

Merton residents plead for historic Burn Bullock pub to be saved after fire

The Burn Bullock, named after the famous cricketer associated with the nearby Mitcham Cricket Club, became a local landmark thanks to its proximity to…

Veterans rail against local MP over claims of support during eviction threat

Veterans rail against local MP over claims of support during eviction threat

Ben LynchApr 24, 2024

West London veterans have resolved to ‘set the record straight’ after their local Conservative MP claimed he had been ‘continually’ fighting for them to…

Primary set to close amid falling pupil numbers despite petition signed by 3,216 people

Primary set to close amid falling pupil numbers despite petition signed by 3,216 people

A South London primary school is set to close due to falling pupil numbers, despite more than 3,200 people signing a petition against the…

Mum ‘unable to have carpets in two of the bedrooms for 30 years’ due to damp 

Mum ‘unable to have carpets in two of the bedrooms for 30 years’ due to damp 

A South London mum’s council flat has damp so bad she has been unable to have carpets in two of the bedrooms for 30…

Eltham residents say area has come ‘a long way’ since Stephen Lawrence’s murder 31 years ago – see video

Eltham residents say area has come ‘a long way’ since Stephen Lawrence’s murder 31 years ago – see video

Eltham residents have reflected on how culture has changed in the 31 years since Stephen Lawrence’s murder, claiming the area has come ‘a long…

Sadiq Khan has unveiled plans for a second Superloop, as part of his re-election bid

Sadiq Khan has unveiled plans for a second Superloop, as part of his re-election bid

Conservative mayoral candidate Susan Hall said it will be ‘Superflop’ like his ‘last attempt at an orbital bus service’

Surrey Street remains resilient despite the murder of 22–year-old Rijkaard Salu Siafa over the weekend

Surrey Street remains resilient despite the murder of 22–year-old Rijkaard Salu Siafa over the weekend

On a cold and bright morning, you cannot avoid the hustle and bustle at the busy corner of Church Street and Surrey Street in…

Cllr calls for more CCTV on busy London street after almost being pickpocketed and claims gang is targeting mums

Cllr calls for more CCTV on busy London street after almost being pickpocketed and claims gang is targeting mums

The Westminster City councillor said she was approached by a pickpocket while out on a stroll with her baby.

Foster carer who looked after 14 children says she has ‘no regrets’ and would do it all again

Foster carer who looked after 14 children says she has ‘no regrets’ and would do it all again

Sharon Telfer, 56, isn’t your regular mum. This gregarious West Londoner has fostered 14 children and, if given the chance, she said she would…