Free community fair will honour 1920s horse-racing tipster who worked on East Street

Free community fair will honour 1920s horse-racing tipster who worked on East Street

Isabel RamirezAug 25, 2023

A free event in Walworth will pay tribute to a renowned racing tipster, who famously said “I gotta horse” and made a name for…

Murder investigation launched after 32-year-old man stabbed in broad daylight in Battersea

Murder investigation launched after 32-year-old man stabbed in broad daylight in Battersea

Kevin QuinnAug 25, 2023

A murder investigation has been launched after a 32-year-old man was fatally stabbed in broad daylight in Battersea. When police were called to Thessaly…

Project to name each London Overground line underway

Project to name each London Overground line underway

A project to give each London Overground line its own name is officially under way, Sadiq Khan’s transport deputy has confirmed. The scheme was…

80 plus new zero-emission buses in and around Sutton bring London’s total to 1,100

80 plus new zero-emission buses in and around Sutton bring London’s total to 1,100

More than 80 zero-emission buses have been added to London’s public transport network, as the capital continues its journey to net zero carbon emissions.…

Are parklets working in Brixton?

Are parklets working in Brixton?

Lambeth Council has been accused of dodging its duties after allegedly getting residents to clean up new parks that it set-up on streets, while…

Five things to do this August bank holiday around South London

Five things to do this August bank holiday around South London

Isabel RamirezAug 23, 2023

It’s Notting Hill carnival weekend – but if you want to stay closer to home and avoid the crowds, here is our pick of…

Go and see where your rubbish ends up at the biggest waste facility in Southwark

Go and see where your rubbish ends up at the biggest waste facility in Southwark

Isabel RamirezAug 23, 2023

For the first time in four years, Southwark’s biggest waste facility will open its doors next month for a ‘fun-filled day’ of tours, activities…

Mayor expands campaign for unclaimed Pension Credit

Mayor expands campaign for unclaimed Pension Credit

Sadiq Khan has announced he is expanding a campaign to raise awareness of unclaimed cash, which some of London’s poorest older people could be…

Tributes have been paid to a “funny and selfless” South London councillor

Tributes have been paid to a “funny and selfless” South London councillor

Tributes have been paid to a ‘funny and selfless’ South London councillor after he died of cancer. Vauxhall Labour councillor Liam Jarnecki passed away…

‘Biggest free event of the year’ returns to Elephant and Castle next month

‘Biggest free event of the year’ returns to Elephant and Castle next month

Isabel RamirezAug 20, 2023

A free festival will return to Castle Square for a full weekend of entertainment, including circus acts and musicians from all over the world.…

Transformation of South London retail and leisure complex set to be completed by 2025

Transformation of South London retail and leisure complex set to be completed by 2025

The two-stage transformation of a “monolithic” 1970s South London leisure and retail complex on the banks of the River Thames is set to be…

Plans to change 19th century Charlton pub into Tesco

Plans to change 19th century Charlton pub into Tesco

A South London pub that’s stood since the 19th century could be changed into a Tesco, after the boozer has sat empty for over…