‘He taught us how to be better men’: Boxing club reunion celebrates long-time coach
Alumni of the South Norwood & Victory Amateur Boxing Club (ABC) gathered at the Charnwood Road site to celebrate Terry Smith.
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Author: Claudia Lee
‘It feels like a slap in the face’: Residents shocked after burning wreckage left on playing field
A burnt-out car was left on Purley Way Playing Fields after a second night of illegal driving on the Croydon open space in a week.
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Council to sell off Grade-II listed power station to plug £27million budget gap
Greenwich council described the assets as being “functionally obsolete” and said the sales would help the council remain financially stable.
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Fleur East launches stunning natural hair care range Kurl Kitchen
Fleur is bringing positive vibes to her fans – encouraging them to embrace their natural hair.
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Asda given booze licence despite residents’ backlash
The scheme received 72 objections from residents and was discussed at a licensing meeting on October 3.
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Council plans to raise council tax again as mayor warns of ‘unprecedented challenges’
The decision means that council tax now stands at the highest ever level for the borough.
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Office workers evacuated as police carry out controlled explosion near British Museum
Bomb disposal teams examined the package and safely carried out a controlled explosion, police said.
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Windrush daughter challenges ‘historic injustice’ in High Court
Jeanell Hippolyte’s sister and two brothers were given leave to remain in the UK under the Windrush Scheme, but her own attempts have been denied for more than 20 years.
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What’s on at the EFG London Jazz Festival 2024
The festival boasts an extensive roster of cutting-edge acts anchored by a network of clubs, arts centres and basement bars.
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Woolwich Works transforms into a Halloween haven for half-term
From October 23 to November 3, Woolwich Works will transform into a Halloween haven with a line-up full of family fun.
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What’s still to come from Lambeth’s Black History Month programme
Throughout October, Lambeth has a jam packed programme of events in celebration of African and Caribbean history.
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Soliloquio: Tiziano Cruz at Battersea Arts Centre
Soliloquio comes to Battersea Arts Centre on October 30, November 1 and 2.
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Brixton’s Ritzy cinema hosts Halloween special with a twist
Experience the iconic silent film Nosferatu (1922) with a live 16-piece orchestra, performing the film’s chilling score and sound effects.
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Christopher Walker reviews The Story of My Life
The cabaret style venue is a hit, but just make sure to grab your drinks and table in good time.
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‘Flaming biscuits dropping out of the sky’: How Bermondsey became known as the Biscuit Town
Founded in 1857, Peek Freans was a symbol of Bermondsey’s industrial past and played a central part of Bermondsey life.
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BBC Weather ‘data glitch’ suggests hurricane winds across London
In a statement, BBC Weather said it was “working hard to fix the issue” and apologised.
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Lib Dems call for Government intervention over skyrocketing heat network fuel bills
Councillor Victor Chamberlain has written to Miatta Fahnbulleh Labour MP for Peckham, highlighting issues raised by leaseholders across Southwark.
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Security guards at Science and Natural History museums to strike over pay
The workers, many of whom are migrants, balloted for strike action with 96 per cent of the 95 per cent turnout supporting the action.
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Council confirms plans for new primary school with dedicated SEN department
Nine Elms School, set to be built by 2026, will include a 16-place Social, Emotional and Mental Health specialist base.
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