An initiative has been launched for local writers and artists to contribute stories, poems, photographs and artwork, writes Davina Hyde. The Words of Wandsworth anthology is a collection of poetry by Emma Anthony.
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A new play has been announced by Shakespeare’s Globe inspired by Ovid’s collection of Greek myths. Ovid’s stories explore the power of transformation, the resilience of humans and the wonder of life.
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The former police officer who kidnapped then raped and murdered Sarah Everard will die in prison after being given a whole-life sentence at the Old Bailey. Hundreds of people joined a vigil for Catford teacher Sabina Nessa who was killed as she walked to a pub in Kidbrook. We have 11 packed pages of South London Press sport including Millwall’s Alex Mitchell who talks about his dream start to life on loan at Leyton Orient. Don’t miss your latest South London Press – out tomorrow!
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A young woman who lives close to the Kidbrooke park where primary school teacher Sabina Nessa’s body was discovered has expressed her disappointment with the police and said she fears for her safety more than ever. Jay, 21 (not her real name), said: “The police are not doing enough to make young women feel safe.
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A funeral arranger and her two dogs have raised over £300 for a pet rescue charity. Emma Stupple, who works at Co-op Funeralcare in Brockley, took part in a 5km obstacle course earlier this month.
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It began as London’s worst tourist attraction with plants dropping dead from its side within hours. But now the £6 million Marble Arch Mound could be joining the 02 Arena and London Eye as one of London’s underdog tourist spots that shakes it’s infamous image – thanks to its new light exhibition.
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The coroner in the Croydon tram crash inquest has called on the government to introduce automatic braking and strengthen doors on trams. Sarah Ormond Walsh presided over a nine week inquest that ended in July and ruled that the seven deaths as a result of the crash in 2016 were accidental.
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Student satisfaction at South London universities was among the worst in the country in 2021. This year’s rankings were heavily influenced by the impacts of Covid-19, in the first full academic year of mostly remote teaching.
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A new wellness clinic has been launched for Black and Asian residents to help detect long-term health conditions. The new service, launched by Guy’s and St Thomas’ and in partnership with local faith and community groups, is for residents in Lambeth and Southwark.
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A young filmmaker, who dropped out of teacher training to pursue her dreams, has been awarded a scholarship to attend a world-famous film school. Chinaza Onyechi, from Peckham, has been awarded MetFilm School’s first Black Student of Talent scholarship, to attend the film school based at London’s Ealing Studios.
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Crystal Palace Football Club’s biggest fundraising event is back this October. Fans, football legends and supporters will be taking part in CPFC’s Palace for Life Marathon March to raise funds for disadvantaged people in South London.
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A women’s football club has raised over £1,700 for Afghan refugees. South East Parakeets FC, took part in five hour five-aside match to raise money for refugees and displaced families. Club co-founder Amy Doyle, from Lewisham, came up with the idea and organised the match that took place at St Dunstan’s five-aside pitch in Catford on Sunday, September 26.
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In a packed church hall in my constituency, I recently held a meeting for Lewisham’s Afghan residents following the Taliban takeover of their country. Four times as many people turned up as had booked slots, a telling sign of the despair currently gripping the Afghan diaspora.
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As we say goodbye to summer and hello to the autumn season, our curious furry companions will naturally enjoy exploring their surroundings – particularly in gardens. Though autumnal plants may be wonderful to look at, they are not always safe for our pets!
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The Ritz hotel will build a £300 million luxury basement with a pool, gym and spa after council officers backed its plans last night. The world-renowned hotel has been given permission to build the basement with new bedrooms by Westminster City Council’s planning committee.
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Transport for London has issued travel advice ahead of the return of the London Marathon this weekend. Following its cancellation last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the world-famous marathon makes its return this year with participants running the traditional route past famous landmarks such as Tower Bridge and the London Eye.
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Merton Council will axe plans to enforce emissions based parking charges. The U-turn was announced last week and was set to be considered by the council’s cabinet next month.
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The Government should reconsider handing over suburban rail services to TfL following the takeover of Southeastern trains, according to the London Assembly. It was announced on Tuesday that Southeastern – which runs trains from London to East Sussex and Kent – would be stripped of its franchise and services would be taken over by the Government after it failed to declare more than £25 million of taxpayer funding.
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The two new Tube stations on the £1.1 billion Northern Line extension have been described as a “missed opportunity” to offer fully accessible transport after a wheelchair user described difficulties getting around. The new stations at Nine Elms and Battersea Power Station opened last week to a “party atmosphere” as enthusiasts gathered ahead of the first departure at 5am, with more than 20,000 journeys made on the first day.
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