New coronavirus testing centres for Croydon
By Tara O’Connor, Local Democracy Reporter A new coronavirus testing centre is up and running in New Addington. The Local
Read More
Author: News Reporter
Fears that West End could be one of the last areas to recover from pandemic due to lack of tourists
By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter Businesses and politicians fear London’s West End could be one of the last areas
Read More
Coronavirus rates increase in South-west London again
By Sian Bayley, Local Democracy Reporter Coronavirus rates have risen again in South-west London over the past week. The latest
Read More
New community centre for Brixton Windmill
By Alexandra Warren The last surviving working windmill in South London is to get a community centre so residents can
Read More
Police name man after body found on fire in Mitcham
Police investigating the murder of a man in Mitcham have named the victim as 23-year-old Loeike Guei from Thornton Heath.
Read More
Croydon architect wins competition
By Davina Hyde An architect has won a design competition with his scheme to encourage people to live above rows
Read MoreSouth London boroughs among most complained about in the UK
By Charlie Parry South London boroughs are some of the most complained about areas in the UK, according to data
Read More
Lambeth “one of the most dangerous London boroughs” in which to drive
By Kate Dennett The deadliest boroughs in which to drive in the capital have been revealed in a new transport
Read More
London’s New Year’s Eve fireworks display cancelled due to pandemic
By Jessie Mathewson, Local Democracy Reporter London’s New Year fireworks have been cancelled this year, after Sadiq Khan confirmed that
Read More
Remembering Blitz through artworks
A new collection of art depicting life during The Blitz and World War II has been commissioned to mark its 80th anniversary. The 80 pieces of art are based on real-life stories discovered in wartime records available by Ancestry, a company that specialises in family genealogy.
Read More
Chilling accounts of heroism on the high seas earned the Arctic Medal
A cemetery historian has received his father’s posthumous medal for his service in World War Two.
Read More
Young Brixton woman, 22, joins campaign to dispel myth that arthritis is simply an ‘old person’s disease’
By Melissa Kasule A young woman with arthritis has taken part in a campaign to share a more inclusive and
Read More
The Great Gatsby set to make return to the West End
The UK’s longest running production is set to make a return to the West End in October. The Great Gatsby immersive performance will reopen at at West End venue IMMERSIVE | LDN on October 1.
Read More
Medical centre included in plans for redevelopment of Chislehurst Library site
Details surrounding the redevelopment of Chislehurst Library can now be revealed, with a new medical centre and purpose-built library proposed
Read More
Online, multi-arts experience promises to be like no other
A modern multi-arts experience is set to take place in March with a live performance that can be watched online.
Read More
Pop Up cinema to return to Peckham for winter season of events
Pop Up Screens An independent pop-up cinema has announced it will return this winter with a season of events. Pop Up Screens will be taking over Bussey Building in Peckham with their Pop up Peckham Series running from October 23 – December 20.
Read More
Peckham theatre school reopens to students
A theatre school has reopened after being closed to students and the public for nearly six months because of the COVID-19 lockdown. The Mountview drama school and theatre in Peckham has reopened its doors with students able to tread the boards for the first time since March.
Read More
New bridge and ferry service mooted to help river crossings while Hammersmith Bridge is repaired
A new, permanent bridge could be built near Hammersmith Bridge while it is being repaired, a town hall leader has
Read More
Lewisham council to row back on traffic changes made in wake of Covid-19 pandemic
By Grainne Cuffe, Local Democracy Reporter Lewisham council is set to make some changes to the Lee Green low traffic neighbourhood (LTN) to
Read More