Zaha’s performance was his best under me – South London News

Zaha’s performance was his best under me – South London News

Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira hailed Wilfried Zaha’s performance in the 4-1 win against Watford as his “best” since he took over as manager. The Eagles opened the scoring in the 15th... Read more »
Footballer found guilty over stabbing man in back in Putney

Footballer found guilty over stabbing man in back in Putney

A former professional footballer has been found guilty of stabbing a man in the back in Putney. Ibrahim Meite, now 25, who played for Cardiff City and Crawley Town, was also stabbed... Read more »
‘Ridiculous’ London playground covered in barbed wire is so bad locals won’t even let their kids use it

‘Ridiculous’ London playground covered in barbed wire is so bad locals won’t even let their kids use it

One of the worst playgrounds in London has been branded “heartbreaking” and “ridiculous” by local residents – and you can see why. The tiny park in East London has just one small... Read more »
Controversial Low Traffic Neighbourhood in Greenwich to be scrapped – South London News

Controversial Low Traffic Neighbourhood in Greenwich to be scrapped – South London News

By Kiro Evans, Local Democracy Reporter Greenwich is set to scrap a controversial low-traffic zone after locals fumed about road blocks halting progress across the city. The divisive scheme controlled traffic flow... Read more »
Man jailed after driving car into group outside west London pub

Man jailed after driving car into group outside west London pub

A man has been jailed after deliberately driving his car into a group standing outside a west London pub. Charles Bishton, 26, was jailed for three and half years earlier this month... Read more »
On the Buses and EastEnders actress Anna Karen dies in house fire in east London

On the Buses and EastEnders actress Anna Karen dies in house fire in east London

The actress was best known for her role as Olive in the 70s comedy On The Buses, and gained attention for her role as Aunt Sal, the sister of Peggy Mitchell (Barbara... Read more »
Marble Arch Mound stripped of plants as £6 million attraction dismantled – South London News

Marble Arch Mound stripped of plants as £6 million attraction dismantled – South London News

By Jacob Phillips, Local Democracy Reporter The Marble Arch Mound has finally been stripped after the £6 million attraction was widely panned and given nicknames like the “BTEC Eiffel Tower” by its... Read more »
Heathrow records lowest annual passenger numbers for nearly 50 years

Heathrow records lowest annual passenger numbers for nearly 50 years

H eathrow has revealed it was the only hub airport in Europe to see a reduction in passenger numbers in 2021, due to the UK’s tougher coronavirus travel rules. Just 19.4 million... Read more »
Man dies in hospital after fire rips through Hackney flat

Man dies in hospital after fire rips through Hackney flat

A man died after a fire ripped through an East London home on the weekend. Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters battled the blaze in Hackney on Sunday night (February 20).... Read more »
Murder investigation launched as man, 22, left ‘paralysed’ by stabbing dies in care home

Murder investigation launched as man, 22, left ‘paralysed’ by stabbing dies in care home

An investigation has been launched after the death of a 22-year-old man in a care home, five and a half years after he was brutally stabbed in South London. Jamel Boyce was... Read more »