After a triumphant Midsummer Night’s Dream, it is no surprise that the same cast delivers plenty of laughs in the Globe’s Twelfth Night, writes Christopher Walker. There are some outstanding performances, and if rollicking comedy is what you seek, you will be glued to your seat.
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Cycling campaigners have slammed Government proposals to shorten the testing procedure for HGV drivers, warning that the decision will “come at a cost” to cyclists in London. Reports have suggested that the Government is planning on “streamlining” the process of testing new lorry drivers to address staff shortages in the logistics industry.
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The organisers of Winter Wonderland say the event will look “slightly different” as it returns to London this year. The annual event will take place between November 19 and January 3 after being cancelled in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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The daughter of a hairdresser who was in intensive care is making a fundraising leap of love and in tribute to the medics who helped her. “Daredevil” Natasha Barreto (pictured left), 34, and three of her family will launch themselves from the top of St Thomas’s Hospital building and descend 160 feet with views of The Thames, Parliament and the South Bank
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A woman who was raped on her way home from a night out has urged other victims to report sexual violence to the authorities. And a music festival will see up to 100,000 people descend on Crystal Palace Park this weekend. In sport Millwall striker Matt Smith aims to give his boss a headache. All that plus more…Don’t miss your latest South London Press – out tomorrow!
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The government has agreed to give Croydon Council £2.3 million after it warned it could have to stop taking in unaccompanied asylum seeking children (UASC). The authority takes in more children that other local councils – due to the Home Office’s Lunar House being based in Croydon.
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Creative businesses in Croydon, Lambeth and Lewisham are set to benefit from a further £1.3 million of funding from City Hall’s Creative Enterprise Zones scheme. The three boroughs were some of the first to benefit from the scheme when it launched in 2018 as a means of providing workspaces, skills training and employment support to those in the creative industries.
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Croydon and Sutton Councils have admitted that recycling at some blocks of flats will be sent for incineration amid the national lorry driver shortage. It comes after Merton Council apologised to residents for making the same decision, described as a “last resort”.
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If you want to improve your image, asking students the best way might not be the obvious route. Elevated Minds Community Interest Company (EMCIC) set up a project to improve the image of vulnerable pupils, and were helped by undergraduates of London College of Communication (LCC).
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A hospital has opened an indoor garden to support the cognitive function, wellbeing, and rehabilitation of patients in intensive care. Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and its charity CW+ unveiled the new indoor botanical Sky Garden today.
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TfL has announced it is searching for a new commercial sponsor of London’s cable car service as a deal with current sponsor Emirates is set to end next year. The Emirates Air Line opened in 2012 ahead of the Olympic Games and has since seen 13 million journeys made across the River Thames between the Royal Docks and Greenwich.
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Heartbreaking footage of an eight-year-old boy killed in the Grenfell Tower tragedy will be shown for the first time as part of a new documentary. In 2015, Medhi El-Wahabi was filmed drawing his home in Grenfell Tower wearing a spiderman cap by Kensington filmmaker Constantine Gras.
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South London has given birth to many musical styles across different cultures – but reggae is the big daddy of them all. City Splash Festival at Beckenham Place Park on September 12, will honour all of those musical children. Mr Kiko Bun, whose tastes take in the broadest range of bass-heavy reggae influences, will be there as much to listen to the other artists as to perform himself
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Nearly 400 hate crimes were recorded in Merton in a year that was spent living in lockdown and under coronavirus restrictions. The highest number was in July 2020 when 50 hate crimes were recorded, more than 40 of which were racist.
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Councillors and residents are fighting for step free access at a train station. While the eastbound platform at Haydons Road station in Merton can be accessed without using steps, the westbound platform cannot, causing problems for many residents.
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One of Westminster’s most precious gardens has been sold off to a mystery buyer – leaving locals in doubt about its future. Prince’s Square Gardens has been sold for the first time since it was built 165 years ago.
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From heatstroke and burns, to bin raids and broken glass, there are many potential dangers for pet owners to think about when firing up the grill. However, there’s lots of simple things you can do to make sure your barbecue is fun for everyone – including your four-legged friends!
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Many people find using technology intimidating and frustrating. With my NEW Web Safety Guru training, I’ll show you how to protect yourself against these threats. Web Safety Guru sessions are tailored to your needs. You’ll have a friendly and experienced trainer who’ll guide you through the issues that matter to you – and in plain English, not jargon.
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Merton Council will give up the right to millions of pounds in profits from homes sold by Clarion Housing. The authority hopes this will fill a funding gap in the borough’s billion pound estates regeneration plans for Clarion housing association – who manage the council’s housing stock.
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