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…

Police believe man was shot then ‘drove himself’ away in Walworth

Police believe man was shot then ‘drove himself’ away in Walworth

Herbie RussellJun 27, 2023

A man was shot in broad daylight before being rushed to hospital in Walworth on Saturday (June, 24).  Armed officers were called at 4.55pm…

Landlord’s efforts to convert Georgian Walworth pub into flats scuppered again

Landlord’s efforts to convert Georgian Walworth pub into flats scuppered again

Herbie RussellJun 17, 2023

A landlord’s efforts to convert a historic Walworth pub into flats have been scuppered once again.  The owner of the 17th-century Beehive pub, which…

Driver arrested on suspicion of drug driving after crash involving a cyclist in Walworth

Driver arrested on suspicion of drug driving after crash involving a cyclist in Walworth

Herbie RussellJun 8, 2023

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving following a crash involving a cyclist in Walworth last weekend. Police were called to…

Walworth primary kids call for fairer access to child benefits for migrant families

Walworth primary kids call for fairer access to child benefits for migrant families

Isabel RamirezJun 7, 2023

Kids from a Walworth primary school, whose parents are immigrants with no recourse to public funds, joined an emotional protest outside Parliament this week…

Council to rubber-stamp Townsend Primary School closure

Council to rubber-stamp Townsend Primary School closure

Herbie RussellJun 6, 2023

Pupils at Townsend Primary School will be forced to up sticks – with Southwark Council expected to rubber-stamp the school’s closure next week. The…

Postmasters are struggling to keep branches open

Postmasters are struggling to keep branches open

News DeskJun 4, 2023

The reopening of the Walworth Post Office  is great news, but lessons need to be learned from its sudden closure in February. The Post…

Police launch appeal after boiling liquid was thrown at a woman in Walworth

Police launch appeal after boiling liquid was thrown at a woman in Walworth

Herbie RussellJun 1, 2023

Police are appealing for the public’s help after a man threw boiling liquid at a woman in Walworth.  The Met has released an image…

Comedian Alistair Green talks of his love for Deptford and Walworth

Comedian Alistair Green talks of his love for Deptford and Walworth

Holly O'MahonyMar 31, 2023

Comedian and Deptford local Alistair Green is something of a social media sensation, boasting over 200,000 followers between his Twitter and Instagram accounts. His…