Woman badly injured by van in New Cross may have been deliberately targeted, say Met
The incident happened on Monday, February 10, shortly after 2pm in Milton Court Road. A pedestrian in her 30s was struck by a van.
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Author: Yann Tear
Students on the run will help ‘Samaritans-type’ support group
The Listening Place offers vital face-to-face support for those experiencing a mental health crisis and has been going since 2016.
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More accusations of waste aimed at Southwark chiefs – this time over free school meals report
Labour-run Southwark council paid consultants to produce the document which only came to light following a Freedom of Information (FOI) request.
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Hospice boss warns that cost-cutting impact is ‘devastating’ for staff recruitment and patient care
St Raphael’s Hospice in North Cheam provides specialist and palliative care in Sutton and Merton. However, joint chief executive Becca Trower believes the current level of service is ‘unsustainable’ unless hospices receive a ‘fair deal’ from the NHS.
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Silence is golden for fund-raising music students
The students raised the funds by organising a sponsored silence which involved over 40 music students staying silent for an entire morning. Music student, Raffaella Picca, said this was no easy feat for a busy and loud music department.
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Jail for man who terrorised women on DLR into Greenwich
The court heard how, just after midnight on Friday, May 6, 2022, Edward Ampeh followed a woman off of a DLR service into Greenwich DLR station. He began to verbally abuse her, swearing at her and threatening her and forcing her towards the railings on the platform.
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Calls for a rethink on closure of Croydon drop-in centre for carers
Croydon council’s decision to switch to a new care provider has prompted the closure of the Croydon Carer Support Service, ending its 25-year partnership with the John Whitgift Foundation (JWF).
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Umbrella innovators turned down investor Peter Jones’ £50k in Dragon’s Den
Reid Jacoby, from Clapham and Trib Gosain from Queen’s Park , founders of the company Gilley, showcased their product to good effect but in a bold move, declined an offer from the show’s long-standing star Peter Jones, choosing instead to continue their journey independently.
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Warnings over portable heaters after fire takes hold in Fulham flat
Part of a three roomed flat on the eighth floor was damaged by the fire. There were no reports of any injuries. The fire is believed to have been accidental and was caused by combustibles placed too close to a fan heater.
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Battersea’s unblemished safety record cause for celebration of our input, says union
It is very rare for such major projects to claim an unblemished safety record and the normal rate of recorded serious injuries might have been expected to reach around 100. Instead their were none.
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Guilty verdict for 50-year-old accused of killing his partner of 80
A jury at Southwark Crown Court found Steven Clark, 50, of Bravington Road, Kilburn, guilty of the murder of 80-year-old Ursula Uhlemann at her home in Queens Park in March last year.
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Trial for woman – nearly five decades on from five-year-old’s death
Janice Nix, 66, of Rodenhurst Road, Clapham, was arrested and charged with manslaughter today, following the death of Andrea Bernard.
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First parking permit hike in more than a decade causing a stir in Hammersmith and Fulham
New charges, which were agreed by the council’s cabinet last October, represent the West London borough’s first hike since 2012.
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Extra pay for Westminster carers is huge boost, says disability campaigner
Colin Hughes, 59, said the extra £1.4m Westminster City council is pouring into personal care assistants’ pay will help make the role competitive again.
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Denise preparing for a very personal 50k trek across the Sahara
Denise Sefton, a 49-year-old executive coach and consultant, is taking on the extraordinary challenge to raise funds and awareness for Brain Tumour Research, a charity she supports as a trustee.
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Push is on to inject more cash into ‘life-enhancing’ leisure facilities in Wandsworth
Wandsworth Council has already approved a budget of £16.9m to maintain and improve leisure facilities in the borough and wants to add £30m more, bringing the total to £46.9m.
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‘Ban disruptive loud music from pedicabs’, demands MP
Rachel Blake said her constituents in the Cities of London and Westminster want to see an end to “disruptive and unnecessary” noise by pedicabs in London’s busiest areas.
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Croydon vows to crack down on landlords who fail their tenants
By introducing licensing, councils can monitor rental properties, set standards for landlords, and take action against those who fail to meet the required conditions, ultimately offering better protection for tenants.
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Hayley’s baby accessories company turns heads in Dragon’s Den
Hayley, who launched Tiny Explorers in 2022 after experiencing the hassle of finding rental options for essential baby gear, appeared on Dragons’ Den last week, impressing both of the retail experts with her innovative idea that helps hundreds of parents access necessary equipment for their travels.
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