Residents express concerns with Merton’s multi-million-pound Canons Project
Merton’s ‘once in a generation’ redevelopment of the Canons house and grounds has finished completion, but locals are complaining that “it’s falling short of…
What 2024 looks like for London’s most southerly boroughs
2023 has been an interesting year for South London. The boroughs of Croydon, Sutton, and Merton have each experienced their highs and lows. However,…
Disabled woman stuck in her home for more than two weeks due to broken lift
A disabled woman who spent Christmas alone and unwell has spoken of how a litany of issues with her flat as well as the…
For the first time ever, you can climb Greenwich’s Cutty Sark
I never thought I would ever find myself climbing up the side of the Cutty Sark – or up the side of anything to…
Houseboat owners fighting sudden appearance of huge ‘apartment boats’
West London houseboat owners have said they are “thrilled” after the local council backed their fight against the introduction of ‘apartment boats’ to the…
Soho Tesco granted protection as a community asset
A Central London Tesco saved from demolition by local councillors earlier this year has been granted additional protection from any future applications. Westminster City…
Norbury residents ‘furious’ as they face their third straight winter without borough-wide bus shelters
Residents of Norbury are ‘furious’ with the council as they face their third straight winter without borough-wide bus shelters. While Croydon council has announced…
Thousands pass through Morden to see ‘London’s most Christmassy lane’
Everyone has their traditions at Christmas. Alongside turkey and telly is the annual display of Christmas lights adorning houses across the country. Yet it’s…
Parents and former staff challenge primary school
Two parents and a former teaching assistant at a South London primary school have claimed its special educational needs department suffers from “systemic” issues…
South London library workers protest over pay
South London library workers are protesting against their employer, claiming the contractor has “refused” to negotiate over pay. Unite workers’ union members working in…
Violence against doctors, nurses and hospital workers on rise in London, data suggests
Violence against doctors, nurses and other hospital workers appears to be rising in London, new data suggests.Met Police figures show that staff in the…
Family restaurant loses alcohol licence after becoming home to ‘escalating crime’
A Ghanaian restaurant on Thornton Heath High Street has had its alcohol licence revoked following years of what Croydon Council described as a ‘clear…
