Brent Council approves plans at Abbey Manufacturing Estate

Brent Council approves plans at Abbey Manufacturing Estate

Plans for almost 700 homes at an industrial estate have been given the go-ahead – despite fears over the impact of the scheme on the surrounding area. Brent Council’s planning committee approved... Read more »

The benefits of upcycling and restoring furniture

Whether it’s the pandemic making us reassess our consuming habits or simply because we’re spending more time at home, our interest in reusing and restoring is on the rise. Second-hand selling sites... Read more »
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‘Traumatised’: Croydon stab victim named as Lavaun Witter

A 22-year-old who was stabbed to death in Croydon on Friday night as a wave of violence swept across south London has been named as Lavaun Witter. Metropolitan Police officers and paramedics... Read more »
Charlton Athletic boss wants officials to be strong in Gillingham match – South London News

Mayor of London criticises government plan for cladding crisis – South London News

By Joe Talora, Local Democracy Reporter The Mayor of London has said it is “shameful” that some people will still have to pay to have unsafe cladding removed from their buildings following... Read more »
CCTV appeal after teenager blinded in horror acid attack in Thornton Heath

CCTV appeal after teenager blinded in horror acid attack in Thornton Heath

Police have issued CCTV footage of the suspect as part of their appeal. The victim, 19, was with a friend when a man threw a corrosive substance at them from a cup.... Read more »
Bromley fire: 2 rescued from flat fire after smoke seen pouring from window

Bromley fire: 2 rescued from flat fire after smoke seen pouring from window

A fire that broke out in a block of flats in South London is now under control. London Fire Brigadesent four fire engines and 25 firefighters to tackle the blaze on Homefield... Read more »
Life in the other Croydon that’s 3,517 miles away - and we've got a lot in common

Life in the other Croydon that’s 3,517 miles away – and we’ve got a lot in common

If we told you that Croydon was 3,517 miles away you would probably think that we were out of our minds, but the Croydon we’re talking about isn’t the one serviced by... Read more »
Tulse Hill development approved despite 400 objections from residents – South London News

Tulse Hill development approved despite 400 objections from residents – South London News

By Grainne Cuffe, Local Democracy Reporter Lambeth’s planning committee approved a development in Tulse Hill on February 9 despite concerns about salami slicing and lack of a masterplan.   The council is planning... Read more »
The Household Reuse and Recycling Centre at Villiers Road, Kingston

The London council that wants to limit how often you can visit the tip

How many visits to the tip would you normally make in a year? Do you think it’s reasonable for your council to place a limit on the amount of times you can... Read more »
Tyler Byrne: First picture of railway worker killed by train near Surbiton station, south west London

Tyler Byrne: First picture of railway worker killed by train near Surbiton station, south west London

T his is the first picture of a railway worker who died after being hit by a train in south west London. British Transport Police (BTP) officers were called to the line... Read more »