Commuters call for more ticket barriers on East Croydon rail bridge to avoid overcrowding
With more than 1,000 signatures, people are frustrated their journeys will be longer and more overcrowded without this additional ticket gate.
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Author: Claudia Lee
Met cop who made misogynistic comments in group chat given final warning
PC Rafi Lindill made the offensive marks in a group he was in with other officers between December 2021 and May 2022.
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Two men convicted of manslaughter after body found in car boot
Justin Henry, 34, was found dead in the boot of a car in Croydon, 22 days after he had been reported missing.
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Council seeks feedback for school’s expansion
Southwark council has announced plans to expand Highshore School in Camberwell due to increasing demand.
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Community space in Lewisham wins award for wellness impact
Lewisham’s Enable bagged the Active Design Award at the London Sport Awards for promoting wellness through innovative design solutions which offer accessibility.
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Peckham’s passion for sustainable fashion helps to save sight
The first Peckham Carboot and Fight for Sight event in March saw generous clothing donations for sale in the charity’s boutique shops across South London.
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Council fines network company failing ‘bare minimum’ of safety
UK Power Networks has been fined £40,000 plus the council’s legal costs for failing to enclose work areas during street projects.
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Prisoners in one of Britain’s most overcrowded prisons paid £630K in injury claims
This comes after the category C training and resettlement men’s prison was subject to a damning report last year when inspectors found a catalogue of failings.
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BADBADNOTGOOD and Mahalia: Major new headliners added to Meltdown line-up
Little Simz has added some major names to the mix for her Meltdown festival at the Southbank Centre in June.
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Tate Play: Get ready to be creative with two new major projects announced
Tate Modern has just announced two major projects for its free programme of commissions and playful art-inspired activities for all ages.
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Enjoy an afternoon of jazz for a good cause
This May, Chislehurst Methodist Hall, in Prince Imperial Road, Chislehurst, will transform into a music venue for an afternoon of blues and jazz in concert for a good cause.
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The story of The Dubliners comes to Wimbledon for huge celebration of Irish music
Seven Drunken Nights: The Story of the Dubliners will land in Wimbledon Theatre, The Broadway on May 10, to honour the music of Ireland’s favourite musical sons.
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London Transport Museum: Family activities mark 80th Anniversary of VE Day
To mark 80 years since Victory of Europe Day, the London Transport Museum in Covent Garden will take visitors on a journey to uncover the remarkable stories of those who worked tirelessly to keep the capital moving.
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‘Total chaos’: First responder remembers the 1999 Brixton nail bomb
A home-made nail bomb, wrapped in sellotape and concealed in a sports bag had been planted by David Copeland outside the Iceland supermarket.
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New ‘virtual’ dental clinics reduce wait times from six months to two weeks
Guy’s and St. Thomas’ virtual clinics have reduced waiting times from six months to two weeks.
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Artists and musicians team up to create one-off record sleeve designs for charity auction
All artworks will be on display at NOW Gallery, in Greenwich Peninsula from April 11 to June 1, in a free public art exhibition.
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‘It’s heartbreaking’: Housing association proposes demolition of historic homes in regeneration project
A housing association is planning to demolish 62 flats which date back to 1839 in a move residents have warned will “destroy” an entire community.
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Ofsted praises Lambeth’s adult learning services for community impact
In total, since August last year, more than 2,000 residents have studied with the service.
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Billboard campaign bites back against junk food advertising
New research conducted by Bite Back, the University of Liverpool and Impact on Urban Health, has uncovered the widespread presence of junk food advertising in the UK’s most deprived communities.
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