Hundreds of South Londoners trained in mental health first aid
Hundreds of South Londoners have been trained in mental health first aid as part of an NHS push to raise awareness and challenge stigma.
Read More
Author: Claudia Lee
Brockwell Park festivals could be cancelled after High Court case ruling
On Friday the High Court ruled in favour of the Protect Brockwell Park (PBP) group, finding that the local authority acted unlawfully by allowing commercial events in the park without planning permission.
Read More
London Eye relaunches afternoon tea experience
What could be better than sipping tea, enjoying scones and taking in the sights of London’s skyline?
Read More
Belt out the classics at free sing-along cinema nights in Waterloo
Lower Marsh Lates will return this summer with classic sing-along films, live music and entertainment beneath the glow of an iconic ‘Waterloo Sunset’.
Read More
‘Tearing the heart out of our communities’: Two Southwark schools set to close despite campaigns
Charlotte Sharman and St Mary Magdalene schools will close their doors on August 31, new reports from Southwark council have confirmed.
Read More
Hundreds gather for VE Day parade in Croydon
More than 550 people gathered in Grange Park, Old Coulsdon, to commemorate 80 years since the end of the Second World War in Eurpope.
Read More
‘I was shaking with excitement’: Battersea’s Pearl finds avocado growing in garden
Born in Jamaica, Ms Reid grew up with avocado plants in her garden before she moved to the UK in 1965, aged of 14.
Read More
College launches state of the art TV Studio for students
Morley College London officially opened the new facilities at its Chelsea Centre for Creative Industries in Hortensia Road, Chelsea, yesterday.
Read More
Aylesham Centre: Developer doubles down on 12% affordable housing offer
Berkley Homes has launched an appeal on its application to redevelop the Aylesham Centre. This means plans are set to go straight to the Planning Inspectorate, bypassing Southwark council’s own planning committee.
Read More
Next Generation Nightingales: Nursing assistants and maternity support workers recognised by awards
The prestigious commendations inspired by Florence Nightingale celebrates the outstanding nursing and midwifery staff at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital.
Read More
Campaign group claims High Court victory against Lambeth LTN
The judgment, handed down today, ruled in favour of the West Dulwich Action Group to conclude the council’s decision to put in place Experimental Traffic Orders (ETOs) for the West Dulwich LTN had been unlawful.
Read More
Woolwich Works launches four summer foodie festivals
From sizzling BBQ pits and sun-drenched jerk feasts to allergen-free indulgence and global grill mastery, Woolwich Works is the place to be for food lovers this summer.
Read More
Croydon’s best kept secret: Talawa Firsts returns for fortnight of new Black British writing
For two weeks, world premieres, showcasing innovative new writing and performance, will take over Talawa’s HQ in Croydon all around the theme of ‘Stay Strong’.
Read More
Southbank Centre celebrates the dance floors that bring us together
A massive festival is set to take over the Southbank Centre this summer, in a celebration of the dance floors that have brought people together.
Read More
Schools see 86% drop in classroom CO2 after installing purifiers
STEP Academy Trust has now rolled the initiative out across all of its academies.
Read More
Chinese takeaway fined £13k for pouring grease into sewer
China Panda was prosecuted at Reading Magistrates Court on April 25, and ordered to pay a total of £13,090 in fines and costs.
Read More
Summer in the park returns with jam packed line-up of free events
This year’s programme includes outdoor dance classes, festival events, community picnics and live music hosted in Greenwich and Bexley parks.
Read More
BAC performance aims for the outrageous with queer look at ecology
Thick & Tight will present Natural Behaviour, a collection of performed portraits of human and non-human life forms, at Battersea Arts Centre from June 3 to 7.
Read More
Wandsworth awash with street parties to celebrate VE Day
With more than 58 street parties spread throughout the borough, communities came together to mark 80 years since the end of World War Two in Europe.
Read More