Schoolchildren attacked staff 80 times last year
Assaults against an adult accounted for 9.2 per cent of all exclusions in Lambeth between 2020 and 2021, council documents have revealed.
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Author: James Twomey
Three bronze swords stolen from 100 year old war memorial in ‘heritage crime’
The Grade II listed memorial has stood in Mitcham since 1920 and bears the names of more than 500 local people who died in the First World War.
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Five men injured in stabbing and shotgun shooting frenzy
Yesterday the Metropolitan Police put out an appeal for any witnesses to a disturbance close to Wandsworth Road, during which a shotgun was discharged.
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Correction: SLP uses wrong Peter Jordan photographer bio
The publication accidentally used the bio of a different award winning photographer, also called Peter Jordan.
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100 per cent affordable development to be delivered in Southwark
Southern Housing Group has agreed a deal to provide 109 new affordable homes and 1,351 sq metres of flexible commercial space in Parkhouse Street, Southwark.
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Southwark council ordered to pay out to family of four stuck in a single room for two years
The housing ombudsman found Southwark council took too long to deal with a father’s application for a new home, which meant he was stuck living in unsuitable conditions with his wife and children.
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First phase of major estate regeneration in Southwark approved
Southwark council’s Planning Committee approved the outline masterplan and Phase 1 work for the Tustin Estate, at a meeting on July 19.
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London Fire Brigade declares major event in the capital as it battles several large fires
The number of serious incidents has prompted the Brigade to ask people to only call 999 if there is an emergency or if there’s an immediate risk to life and not to have barbecues or bonfires.
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Elderly people partying late at wakes causing sleepless nights for Peckham residents
Residents say they have suffered regular sleepless nights because of events held at Elimhouse Community Association in Southwark.
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Public booze drinking ban in areas of Merton could be expanded
In the areas covered, police can confiscate alcohol and issue a £100 fine for anyone who refuses to stop drinking or hand over any booze.
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Free meals for kids at libraries and leisure centres this summer in Greenwich
Holiday meals can be picked up at lunchtime from sites all over the borough, with no forms or fuss for families. Simply turn up, tuck in and enjoy.
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Police hunt man after attempted robbery left woman with ‘serious facial injuries’
The men attempted to grab the victim’s watch from his wrist, but he resisted and a struggle ensued. The victim’s wife told the suspects to ‘get off her husband,’ before she was punched in the face.
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Extinction Rebellion crack windows at News UK building over ‘climate denial’
The activists approached the building at 1 London Bridge at around 6.30am this morning, which houses newspaper titles owned by Rupert Murdoch’s News UK such as The Sun, The Times and the Telegraph.
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Southwark first local authority in country to stop excluding pupils
Secondary schools in the borough will agree to keep all children in education even if they are disruptive – but not if they put other kids’ safety at risk.
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Academy chain keeps schools open ‘so parents can work’
All Oasis schools will remain open during the heatwave, according to the academy trust’s founder.
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Campaigners to appeal High Court decision for 110 social homes to be built on ‘beauty spot’
Campaigners will appeal the High Court’s decision to back Lewisham Council’s approval of 110 council homes next to the Sydenham Hill Wood nature reserve.
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Pensioners claim they are trapped in homes as accommodation lift broken for eight months
Elderly people living upstairs in Shaftesbury House sheltered accommodation claim they have been waiting for the lift to be repaired for eight months.
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London Fire Brigade staff shortages ‘beyond ridiculous’ leaving public at risk
Figures from the union show that as many as a quarter of London’s fire engines were unavailable at points last month due to staff shortages.
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Brixton market fire: storage area catches alight as 50 people evacuate
Around 50 people has to evacuate Brixton market last night as a two storey storage area caught on fire sending plumes of smoke into the sky.
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