Proposed student block will blot out too much skyline, say Wandsworth residents
A total of 434 student bedrooms would be built on former industrial land under the plans.
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Author: Yann Tear
Scores arrested at Palestine protest – but campaigners cry foul over ‘heavy-handed’ policing
The PSC is strongly disputing the police interpretation of Saturday’s events in central London.
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Murder inquiry in motion after woman’s body discovered in flat
Police were called to a flat in Argyll Road at around 5.30pm on Friday, following concerns for the welfare of the occupant.
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Clapham-born entrepreneur gets £50k Dragon’s Den cash boost for footy shirt enterprise
Appearing on the hit BBC show, Londoner Alex captivated the Dragons with his venture which sees him and his team sourcing rare and authentic football shirts from across the globe to meet the growing demand from fans of all ages and backgrounds.
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Royal visitor checks out welcoming centre catering to needs of learning disability members
Her Royal Highness, the wife of Prince Edward, was invited by Richard Keagan-Bull, a core member of L’Arche, after he spotted a video of The Duchess dancing with people with learning disabilities at a charity event on social media.
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More than three decades on from Brixton killing, police announce 20k reward in bid to find justice for a devastated family
In the early hours of Sunday, January 16, 1994, 18-year-old James Akinwande was killed after leaving Vox nightclub in Brighton Terrace following a music event with his friends.
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Hospital’s state-of-the-art renal unit plan gets go-ahead
Wandsworth council has approved plans for a new renal unit at St George’s Hospital to transform kidney care for patients across South West London and Surrey.
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Kensington fire underlines perils of unattended cooking, say Brigade
A small part of a kitchen was damaged by the fire. One woman left the building before the Brigade arrived and was treated on scene.
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Fire-safety form delays causing grief for would-be sellers of homes
Victoria Gatenby, 47, who owns a flat in Wrayburn House in Bermondsey has been trying to get one of the certificates, called EWS1 forms, from her freeholder Southwark council since 2021.
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Scheme for student block at Paddington on the drawing board
An application before Westminster City council shows Travis Perkins and student accommodation provider Unite Group Plc want to turn the site, which currently houses a Travis Perkins store, into a 605-bedroom student dorm and community space.
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Wandsworth identifies spot for brand new ‘mini’ park
Swaffield Pocket Park would have new plants, benches and play equipment under the plans from Wandsworth council.
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Vacant office block perfect location for student flats, says property firm
The proposal, submitted on behalf of the pensions and investments company Royal London, would see 179 rooms incorporated into the building in Hammersmith town centre, plus a new library and café at the ground floor.
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Fine foods connoisseur Partridges set to close its long-standing Chelsea store
Partridges will cease trading in Duke of York Square on Sunday, February 2.
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Bored Lambeth kids need youth club, not chicken shops, says campaigner
Nickie Bell, 54, is calling on Lambeth council to open up the building in Stockwell’s Larkhall Park to volunteers so they can run activities for the hundreds of children who live in the local area.
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The ‘mould torture’ that never ends for Blackheath couple
Kevin Barry, 71, and Rita Barry, 72, have lived in the flat in Blackheath for 29 years, with Mrs Barry claiming mould has been a recurring issue since 2021.
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Council guilty of missed care home visits and delayed mental health assessment
The woman in question has received £100 and an apology from Westminster City council
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Children services in Westminster and KC are top notch, watchdog says
Westminster and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, who jointly deliver Children’s Services, have become the first two local authorities to receive an outstanding judgement for three consecutive inspections, spanning 10 years.
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Two sought in relation to Kelyan murder on Woolwich bus
Detectives continue to follow a number of lines of enquiry and would now like to speak to 15-year old Colin Chabikwa and 16-year-old Mosawar Zazi in connection with Kelyan’s murder.
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400 neighbours voice lack of enthusiasm for Earl’s Court’s major overhaul
Residents and amenity societies across Kensington and Chelsea and Hammersmith and Fulham cited concerns about the impact of building 4,000 new homes in Earl’s Court on local infrastructure and transport links.
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