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…
Next steps in restoration of historic house and gardens
An historic West London attraction welcoming around 320,000 visitors a year is hoping to take the next steps in the ongoing restoration of its…
Locals divided over 27-storey high rise with some calling it ‘eyesore’
South London locals have criticised plans to add a 27-storey tower block to their area, calling it an “eyesore”. Greenwich Creekside sits on the…
The ratrun where residents describe being a pedestrian as a ‘terrifying experience
Residents on a South London road are calling for a weight restriction to stop the flow of dangerous HGV traffic down their street after…
Mum forced to sleep on mattress in living room with toddler as she ‘couldn’t breathe’ in mouldy bedroom
A South London mum-of-three says she has been sleeping on a mattress with her toddler in their living room for months after feeling like…
