Sadiq Khan pledges £15m for fight against domestic abuse
The money will support a range of projects providing safe accommodation for survivors of domestic abuse, as well as specialist counselling and outreach services.
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Author: Yann Tear
It all adds up for Bromley youngsters meeting finance expert Emmanuel
St Mark’s Church of England Primary School, in Aylesbury Road, Bromley, was only too pleased to welcome Emmanuel – who comes from Bromley.
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Man enters guilty plea after trying to coax 13-year-old into encounter
An investigation was launched after detectives found out that Ali had been speaking to a 13-year-old girl on social media.
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Pupil absenteeism rife in Kensington and Chelsea, but council seeks to downplay severity
Some 122 primary and secondary schools registered pupils as severely absent, Department for Education (DfE) data has shown, while every school said a student missed 10 per cent or more of classes.
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Bus passengers flee after ‘drugged’ man threatens use of ‘unknown substance’
The incident allegedly at around 8.30pm on Sunday in Thornton Heath after the man had been challenged for smoking on a 109 bus he got on in Brixton.
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Croydon man who stabbed teenaged wife to death pleads guilty
Sahil Sharma, 24, of Ash Tree Way, appeared in custody at Kingston Crown Court on Thursday, where he pleaded guilty to the murder of his wife, 19-year-old Mehak Sharma.
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Nursery told it ‘should do better’ when it comes to children’s sleep times
Bright Stars Kids Daycare in Plumstead has been rated as ‘requires improvement’ in all areas in a report published on February 12.
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Boat crash bill for Hammersmith Bridge is £100k
The MV Emerald of London vessel crashed into Hammersmith Bridge last December, as it was ferrying fans down the River Thames to Craven Cottage, Fulham FC’s stadium.
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More tall storeys for Wandsworth skyline in Gwynne Road
The buildings would contain 90 flats and industrial units, if the plans are approved by the local authority.
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Domestic abuse charity badly needs a permanent place to call home
Croydon’s Cassandra Centre charity (CC) aims to to provide confidential advice and counselling support to some of the borough’s most vulnerable people, who are directly or indirectly involved in abusive relationships.
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Wandsworth says it’s on course with 1,000 homes pledge
The local authority says half the programme is completed, with new homes either occupied or under construction.
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CCTV to be used on Mitcham Common in fight against fly-tipping
Cedar Avenue, a one-way street cutting through Mitcham Common, is regularly used as a dumping ground for commercial and household waste.
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Oxford Street candy store had £55k of illegal sweets and vapes
Westminster city council said officers recovered more than 2,000 items on Wednesday, including supersized vapes, fake designer phone covers and electrical equipment missing UK safety stickers.
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Rent rises in Hammersmith and Fulham ‘inevitable’ this year, says town hall
Hammersmith and Fulham council is looking to up its rent for social tenants by the maximum allowed for the year ahead, with an increase in service charges also being proposed.
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Eze does it – Palace star’s stepping-stone foundation for youngsters
It is a charitable foundation committed to providing career-enhancing opportunities and inspirational experiences for school children in the capital.
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Bexley residents facing likely maximum rise in council tax bills
Residents are facing a five per cent rise, while the council’s projected deficit climbs to over £40 million.
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Drugs and weapons seized from Bexley home
Police were tipped off by concerned members of the community who reported that a property in the area was being used to store and supply drugs.
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Streatham pair land skating bronze at Korean winter youth Olympics
Ashlee Slatter, 14, and Atl Ongay-Perez, 16, finished seventh in the rhythm dance after a small slip but powered back through to claim third place in the free dance to finish third.
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Future of Victoria bus terminus up for debate after tragedy
Transport for London (TfL) is under pressure to alter the area’s layout to improve its safety. TfL’s chief operating officer, Glynn Barton, said the bus station had a “full safety assessment” after the crash.
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