Images released in connection to Brixton shooting from last October
Police were called by the London Ambulance Service at around 6.35pm on Tuesday, October 10 last year to Deepdene Gardens, following reports of a shooting.
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Author: Yann Tear
Oxford Street pedestrianisation : How shoppers and businesses feel about it
Most of those looking for bargains along the popular shopping strip this week appear broadly supportive of Sadiq Khan ’s plans to ban traffic between Oxford Circus and Marble Arch but question whether it can work.
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Southwark lauded for its welcoming of refugees and asylum seekers
The Borough of Sanctuary status, awarded by City of Sanctuary UK, recognises Southwark as a place that welcomes residents from all over the world, including those that are escaping war or persecution, and has measures in place to provide support, care and professional advice to these communities.
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Book vending machine an eye-catching highlight of Greenwich library upgrades
One school in particular is benefiting from an initiative to improve access to books – Fossdene Primary in Victoria Road – which has had its library completely renovated with a book-vending machine stocked with 150 books that children can redeem with tokens awarded for good behaviour in class.
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Hammersmith nurse struck off for multiple lapses and misconduct
The decision to strike Xandra Ann De Leon Samson from the register alongside an interim suspension order was made at a Nursing and Midwifery Committee (NMC) hearing earlier this month.
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‘Nature garden’ in Peckham is just an embarrassing garbage tip
Ian Huckle, of Pennethorne Road, believes the neglect of the sweet-sounding Goldsmith Nature Garden Wildflower Meadow is down to its unfashionable location in north Peckham and says there is no way it would be allowed to get into such a mess were it in upmarket Dulwich of close to the river.
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New cinema in Bermondsey to open – aimed at SE1’s LGBTQ+ community
Simon Burke and Piers Greenlees, the duo behind Southwark queer pub The Rising SE1, plan to open cinema and cocktail bar The Arzner in a venue formerly home to Kino Bermondsey in late 2024.
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Earl’s Court homes and workplaces ‘Masterplan’ is unveiled
While the hybrid proposal has yet to be validated, both Hammersmith and Fulham and Kensington and Chelsea councils have confirmed its receipt. A Kensington and Chelsea spokesman said they are expecting to publish it on their website ‘this week’.
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Environmental champions of Merton in running for award
The charity Sustainable Merton addresses key issues such as air quality, food waste, and energy efficiency, while fostering social connections and improving well-being.
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Animal rights activist makes protest at Burberry fashion show
Ms White, who is from Wandsworth, attempted to storm onto the catwalk of a Burberry fashion shoot at the National Theatre to unfurl a banner on behalf of PETA – the animal rights campaigners – protesting against the killing of animals for leather.
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Autism no hindrance for Tom as he prepares for gruelling Ironman challenge
On Sunday, Tom Carthew, who attended The John Roan School, Westcombe Park Road, will travel to Wales to take on the gruelling triathlon challenge.
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BT police seek help after two women targeted by Bond Street flasher
At around 9.35pm on Wednesday, September4, a man exposed himself to two women waiting on the Elizabeth Line platform.
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Flower power used to convey importance of cervical screenings
New research found that one in three women have skipped a routine cervical screening exam. Healthwatch England suggested the NHS should offer at-home tests after their research found that 73 per cent of women who were hesitant about cervical screening would be in favour of home tests.
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Merton making the most of fruit that might have gone to waste
On show at an event on Saturday were an apple press, stalls from Sustainable Merton, who also supported the event, Merton Friends of the Earth, a plant stall, children’s games and activities.
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Lewisham earns praise for work done to keep youths away from crime and re-offending
A ‘good’ rating for the Lewisham Youth Justice Service represents a significant improvement since the last full inspection report in December 2016, which identified several areas requiring improvement.
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Lewisham looking forward to its car-free day of fun and fresher air
From 11am-2pm, a pedestrianised zone will provide a rare car free space for residents, shoppers and local businesses to enjoy. There will be a range of free children’s play activities, including space hopper races, giant hopscotch, arts and crafts and other traditional street games, organised by London Play.
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Past financial year suggests prudent Hammersmith and Fulham on top of public spending
The local authority said the budget surplus has been achieved while simultaneously preserving front-line services and boosting investment in areas from fly tipping to temporary accommodation. The funds have been added to the council’s general balances.
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Ex-Lambeth chief ordered to do unpaid work for failure to stop after drink-drive crash
Bayo Dosunmu, who was chief executive of Lambeth council until his arrest earlier this year, was ordered to pay court costs of £225 at a sentencing hearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on today. Paul Goldspring, chief magistrate, told Dosunmu, 46, of Hammersmith that he must also complete 15 days of a rehabilitation activity.
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‘Framed Fantasies’ come together in new show of art at Chapter House
The 12th century venue is hosting the ‘Framed Fantasies’ exhibition, which has been supported by the Wandle Heritage Charity and Ripple Arts London. A private viewing took place on Friday.
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