Complaints of ‘absolutely filthy streets’ amid street cleaner cuts
A Hither Green resident has complained about “filthy” roads ahead of budget cuts that could see street cleaning reduced.
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Author: Lottie Kilraine
Pensioners confused by Covid vaccine appointments booked miles away
Pensioners have been left confused by vaccination appointments being miles away from home, with others struggling to access texts and emails regarding their jab.
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Refugee who fled state execution tells of life stuck in a London hotel
An Iranian man who fled his home to avoid state execution is among thousands who are now stuck in London hotels, waiting to hear if they can stay in the UK or be forced to leave.
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Victims infected with Hepatitis C and HIV speak of trauma
After the government’s Infected Blood Inquiry looked at the delayed use of F8 at St George’s Hospital, Tooting, Toby Porter talks to South London victims about their trauma.
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Rogue landlord ordered to pay £9k for ‘potentially lethal’ flat
A rogue landlord has been ordered to pay more than £9,000 for letting out a former bank vault as an illegal and dangerous flat in Sanderstead.
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Croydon council told to move mayoral referendum date
Croydon Council has been told by the Government to hold a referendum for a directly-elected mayor in May.
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Primary schools in Kensington and Chelsea face drop in pupils
Primary schools in Kensington and Chelsea are facing an 11 per cent vacancy rate with 861 vacant places at schools across the borough which could lead to a reduction in the number of entry level classes.
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Tooting MP warns of Covid-19 impact on BAME communities
By Sian Bayley, local democracy reporter
Tooting MP Dr Rosena Allin-Khan believes the vaccine rollout offers hope but has warned of the disproportionate impact of Covid-19 on BAME communities.
GP speaks out after running out of Covid-19 vaccines
By Sian Bayley, local democracy reporter
A Battersea GP has spoken out about the need for more regular deliveries of the coronavirus vaccine to local centres, after she ran out of vaccines this week.
Safer cycle lanes and crossings approved for Streatham Hill
Transport for London (TfL) is going ahead with permanent measures to make Streatham Hill safer for walking and cycling. Changes include segregated cycle lanes, new pedestrian crossings, and reduced speed limits.
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Developer apologises after Lewisham Council forced to deny lobbying for housing
A developer has apparently backtracked and apologised after saying Lewisham Council lobbied to get more housing on a protected wharf in Deptford.
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Nine Met officers fined for café breakfast Covid-19 breach
Nine Metropolitan Police officers have been fined for breaching Covid-19 legislation while on duty.
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New barge named after long-serving employee’s daughter
A waste disposal and energy recovery company has named a new barge after its longest serving employee’s daughter on her 21st birthday.
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Support for unemployed as redundancies rocket during pandemic
A group of Rotary clubs has launched the second phase of a scheme to support the unemployed and those at risk of losing their jobs, whilst redundancies skyrocket due to the pandemic.
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Retirement home without heating during coldest month
Four flats in retirement housing were left without heating for three weeks last month as temperatures drop below zero.
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Brain tumour charity raises over £100k
By Jacob Paul
A brain tumour charity has raised over £100,000 in funding for new hospital equipment and a garden for patients and their families to help with the recovery process.
Olympic stadium is costing Londoners up to £10 million a year
By Joe Talora, local democracy reporter
The capital’s former Olympic stadium is costing Londoners up to £10 million a year, according to a report from the London Assembly.
Warnings over Covid-19 vaccine scam
Health chiefs have warned con men are scamming money from gullible residents desperate to be vaccinated.
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Food bank usage could rise with Universal Credit cuts
A central London food bank boss fears that plans to cut Universal Credit will cause hundreds more people to need his help. Food banks around the country have seen their busiest year on record, as millions of people were furloughed, lost their jobs or had their hours cut
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