Meeting of minds as Croydon ponders how it can combat knife crime
The teachers and parents, who met with Croydon community leaders, and politicians, demanded greater early intervention to stem the issue which has plagued the borough.
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Author: Yann Tear
Wimbledon club’s 20th anniversary is the Bee’s-knees for kids
Alison Pelikan, a local beekeeper with the Wimbledon Beekeepers Association, came to impart her knowledge on Sunday – giving children and their families some insight into the life of bees.
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Fortnight of misery from water leaks that ‘smell of sewage’
People living in Lambeth council-managed Rundell Tower in Clapham Road, Stockwell, said the problem was so bad it felt like it was raining inside the building.
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Ten new licences approved for Olympia’s revamped complex
Over three sessions earlier this week, Hammersmith and Fulham council approved 10 applications from Olympus Property Holdings Limited as it progresses its revamp of the Olympia Exhibition Centre.
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£42m Grenfell survivors’ fund set to be ratified in town hall chambers
Kensington and Chelsea council’s leadership team will vote on Wednesday on whether to approve the final model of the Future Grenfell Support package, which will provide financial relief and services to survivors and the immediate community around Grenfell Tower.
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Merton group gets behind Palestinian cause
There was music, chanting and many people honking their car horns in support as they handed out leaflets and spoke to residents about the horrifying attacks on Palestinian civilians, leaving thousands of men, women and children injured or dead.
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Ecuadorian restaurant’s licence appeal clouded by its shocking past
Southwark council’s licensing group heard that Rincon Costeno was losing customers to other Latin American restaurants in Elephant and Castle because it couldn’t serve wine with meals – but its links to a murder have halted proceedings
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Mass arrests made after triple Friday evening stabbing in Woolwich
Emergency services were called to Thomas Street at around 6.30pm. Officers from Metropolitan Police found three males with stab injuries at the scene.
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Tower block tenants being hit with ‘exorbitant ‘ 20k bills for new windows
Residents are contesting the bill from Hammersmith and Fulham council, which they say is ‘exorbitant’ during a cost of living crisis.
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Attempts to go to ground in France fail as would-be murderer is brought to justice
Bodrul Alam, 24, of Orde Hall Street, Bloomsbury, was found guilty of attempted murder on May 31.
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Brigade called to deal with Peckham pub basement fire
Part of the basement at the Asylum Tavern was damaged by fire. There were no reports of any injuries to staff or customers.
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Southwark man among those charged with Wembley pitch invasion
David Carneckij, 28, of Walworth Road will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, July 10, having been charged in connection with the incident.
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Guilty verdict for man who stabbed partner 17 times after she ended their relationship
Leon Murray fatally stabbed his partner Keisha Christodoulou in Deptford the day after she told him she no longer wanted to be with him.
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A mix of world flavours and musical fun at the Elephant that sounds hard to resist
Perfect for the whole family, you can take part in artistic workshops, enjoy music from local groups and fuel your weekend with multicultural food dishes.
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Harry Redknapp booked in to headline South London business event
Highlights of Start-Up week include ex-football manager, Harry Redknapp sharing his ideas on making it to the top – and staying there.
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Community work order handed out to Eltham resident who abused disabled parking scheme
Mr Ahmet Colak admitted to four offences after being found displaying a photocopy of a Blue Badge belonging to his disabled son.
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Eritrean protestors claim Met ‘siding with brutal regime’ by arresting opponents
Campaigners, who oppose the dictatorship of the East African country’s President Isaias Afwerki, said they were frustrated at being left vulnerable to threats and intimidation from supporters of the regime in the UK.
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Sadiq Khan vows to clean up Thames sewage – but said a new Government is needed to help him
Mayor said: “I will not stand by and allow this to continue. As well as demanding clear action from Thames Water, I will launch an ambitious plan to make London’s rivers and waterways so clean that they could be safe for swimming within 10 years.”
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Two Merton councillors drop out to pursue ambitions to become MPs
Labour councillors Natasha Irons, of the Figges Marsh ward and Helena Dollimore, of the St Helier ward, announced their resignation via Merton council’s website on Thursday.
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