Siblings release Christmas single to raise money for local charities
A singer has released a charity single with her brother to raise money for those going without food and family this Christmas.
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Author: Toby Porter
Massive development of 1,700 flats approved for Greenwich Peninsula
A council has approved major housing schemes to build thousands of new homes in the borough.
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Lewisham special needs teacher goes her own way to publish book – and raise money for charity
A children’s author is giving the proceeds of her debut book to foodbanks after growing up in poverty.
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Mitcham couple jailed for failing to prevent death of their 28-day-old daughter
Clare Sanders, 43, and Tomas Vaitkevicius, 45, both of Streatham Road, Mitcham, were found guilty on Friday November 13 at the Old Bailey of causing or allowing Eva ’s death.
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South London shoppers urged to stay safe in peak Christmas shopping weekend
Shoppers are being urged to stay safe this weekend to save lives and London’s businesses, amid the threat of extra restrictions in the capital.
London boroughs are calling on all Londoners to be extra safe and vigilant this weekend to save lives and jobs.
Plans to revitalise Old Kent Road in readiness for Bakerloo Line extension move a step closer
Plans to build more than 20,000 homes along the route of the Bakerloo Line extension have moved a step closer after consultation with residents.
Southwark council has put forward a revised plan for one of London’s largest regeneration schemes – along one of Britain’s oldest and most historic thoroughfares, the Old Kent Road.
Brixton pizza restaurant helping to feed key workers this Christmas
Share A Slice is donating more than 1,000 pizzas to key workers during its 12 Days of Christmas initiative, until the tinsel comes down.
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Civil Servant becomes Sense’s Volunteer of the Year
Maria Atanasoaei, 24 from Ann Moss Way, Canada Water, has been crowned Volunteer of the Year by the national disability charity Sense.
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TV host Lorraine Kelly opens garden at St George’s Hospital in Tooting
Britain’s most enduring and perkiest TV host, Lorraine Kelly, has opened a hospital garden designed to give patients and staff a peaceful space away from the bustle of its wards.
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Brixton charity appealing for cash to feed struggling families
Because of lockdown, Mosaic Clubhouse, based in Effra Road, Brixton, is facing increasing calls to help people with their mental health recovery, which it has been doing since 1994.
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Prime Minister backs Day of Hope to mark the potential of young people like Damilola Taylor
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has fully backed an annual National Day Of Hope for December 7, which would have been Damilola Taylor’s birthday.
The Premier described the young his killing as ‘senseless’, before admitting to having failed to rid the streets of knife crime and gangs.
Wandsworth department store Debenhams reopens as a hub of charity gift shops
The big empty space left by Debenhams at the Southside shopping centre in Wandsworth has been replaced by local charities meaning Christmas shoppers can buy gifts while supporting their local area.
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Fears that “very vulnerable” people could be exposed to financial exploitation if a Lewisham department is axed
People who cannot manage their own finances could be left without a service to guide them on their spending if it is axed by a town hall.
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“I’d be stupid not to have it” – patients react to being among lucky first ones to receive Covid-19 vaccine at King’s College and Princess Royal hospitals
Kenneth Coley, 98, and Ann Russell, 80, were among the first patients to receive the Covid-19 jab on the first day of the roll out.
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Woman launches black Santa’s Grotto to give all kids a different take on Christmas
Charlotte Lewis said: “I was compelled to act on the lack of inclusion and diversity at Christmastime.”
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Walworth Town Hall set to be turned into workspaces, arts and community centre and cafe
The former home to the Newington Library and Cuming Museum has been unusable since it was devastated by fire in March 2013.
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Public helps to decorate Peckham care home for Christmas
The care team from Anchor’s Greenhive care home in Bayards Road put up the tree in front of their entrance and invited members of the public to help decorate it to kick-start the Christmas festivities.
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Man born with hole in his heart walks 16 miles between Arsenal and Sutton United’s football grounds for charity
Scott was accompanied on his walk by partner Kerri Woods. They completed the walk in just under five hours, crossing the unusually quiet Blackfriars Bridge and following the route of the Northern line. The couple have so far raised over £900 for the BHF.
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Millwall fans show respect for inequality message as the world watches
Millwall fans applauded as their team and QPR players came together to hold an anti-racism banner before Tuesday’s Championship match at The Den, days after booing them for taking a knee.
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