Mayor says their is ‘plenty money’ left for expanded ULEZ scrappage scheme

Mayor says their is ‘plenty money’ left for expanded ULEZ scrappage scheme

Sadiq Khan has revealed that some £110m of his recently expanded Ultra low emission zone (Ulez) scrappage scheme is still available. The mayor described…

The low-down on Mayor’s scrappage scheme announcement

The low-down on Mayor’s scrappage scheme announcement

Sadiq Khan has announced a major widening of the scrappage scheme for the expanding Ultra low emission zone (Ulez), by opening it up to…

Man who stabbed partner ‘more than 50 times’ will serve at least 18 years in jail for her murder

Man who stabbed partner ‘more than 50 times’ will serve at least 18 years in jail for her murder

Kevin QuinnAug 4, 2023

A man convicted of murdering his partner in a ‘frenzied attack’ was told today (Friday, August 4) that he must serve at least eighteen…

Southwark Park

Southwark’s outstanding parks recognised in Green Flag Awards

Herbie RussellAug 3, 2023

Southwark’s outstanding parks have been recognised once again – retaining all 30 of its Green Flag Awards. The Green Flag Award scheme recognises well-managed…

Mayor warns drivers to watch out for ULEZ scam websites

Mayor warns drivers to watch out for ULEZ scam websites

Sadiq Khan has warned drivers not to be fooled by scam websites which claim to offer an easier way of paying the Ultra low…

Merton Council launches its own £1 million scrappage scheme

Merton Council launches its own £1 million scrappage scheme

An outer London council has announced its own £1 million scrappage scheme to help residents replace cars which don’t comply with the city’s Ultra…

Man found guilty of murder after ‘stabbing partner more than 50 times in frenzied attack’

Man found guilty of murder after ‘stabbing partner more than 50 times in frenzied attack’

Kevin QuinnAug 3, 2023

A Croydon man has been convicted of murdering his partner in a ‘frenzied attack‘ after she attempted to end their relationship. A jury at…

CCTV footage released showing last sighting of Fiona Holm who police believe was murdered

CCTV footage released showing last sighting of Fiona Holm who police believe was murdered

Kevin QuinnAug 3, 2023

Police have released CCTV footage of the last sighting of a woman from south-east London who they believe has been murdered. A murder investigation…

Can London learn from Glasgow on reducing school exclusions?

Can London learn from Glasgow on reducing school exclusions?

An education expert who oversaw a 90 per cent fall in school exclusions in Glasgow has been tasked with driving down exclusions in London…

Elderly residents in sheltered housing hit out at £2,000 per year bill increase for heating and hot water

Elderly residents in sheltered housing hit out at £2,000 per year bill increase for heating and hot water

Elderly South Londoners have hit out at a council after it hiked their heating and hot water bills by 300 per cent and said…

The black squirrel. Credit: Henry Long

Super rare black squirrel spotted scampering around Walworth

Herbie RussellAug 2, 2023

A rare black squirrel has been spotted scampering around Walworth.  Local resident Henry Long, 54, photographed the rodent near Salisbury Row Park, on Sunday…

The Redriff Road junction with Lower Road. Credit: Google

Unsuspecting drivers made to pay £125,000 in fines over four months due to Rotherhithe roadworks, FOI suggests

Herbie RussellAug 2, 2023

Southwark Council has made over £125,000 in just four months due to Rotherhithe roadworks that force unsuspecting motorists into driving infractions, a local resident…