South London residents torn over approval of controversial leisure centre that thousands petitioned against

South London residents torn over approval of controversial leisure centre that thousands petitioned against

Kingston residents are divided after plans for the borough’s new leisure centre were approved last week, with some citing concerns about the cost of the £40milloin project. Plans to bulldoze the old... Read more »
Sidley pledges £500,000 to build youth centre in North London

Sidley pledges £500,000 to build youth centre in North London

US firm to offer career guidance and work experience opportunities LandAid House, Islington — credit: YMCA London City and North US law firm Sidley Austin is to put £500,000 over the next... Read more »
Del Duca promises to pass Our London Family Act during London North Centre campaign stop – London

Del Duca promises to pass Our London Family Act during London North Centre campaign stop – London

For the second time in under a week, a major Ontario political party leader has paid a visit to London North Centre, which is expected to be the city’s most hotly-contested riding.... Read more »
Wait worth it as east-end families celebrate new $21M community centre

Wait worth it as east-end families celebrate new $21M community centre

Breadcrumb Trail Links Local News Rowan Gibson, 9, tries out the playground equipment Saturday at the opening of the East Lions Community Centre and Park. (Norman De Bono) Article content The opening... Read more »
Kids flock to ‘ground-breaking’ wallball court launch in Surrey Quays shopping centre

Kids flock to ‘ground-breaking’ wallball court launch in Surrey Quays shopping centre

The courts, just to the left of the main entrance of the shopping centre, are free to use “This is ground-breaking,” said New Yorker Jay Sanchez, looking at groups of school children... Read more »
Man Utd: Erik ten Hag orders players in early for pre-season training this summer – Paper Talk | Transfer Centre News

Man Utd: Erik ten Hag orders players in early for pre-season training this summer – Paper Talk | Transfer Centre News

All the top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday’s national newspapers… DAILY MAIL Erik ten Hag has reportedly ordered Manchester United’s flops to report back for pre-season training two weeks earlier than... Read more »
Man, 19, charged with murder of East London father-of-three at shopping centre

Man, 19, charged with murder of East London father-of-three at shopping centre

A man has been charged with the murder of a “loving and supportive” father-of-three at a shopping centre in Essex. Michael Ugwa, from Rainham, East London, was assaulted at the food court... Read more »
‘We already have 7 gambling shops in 500 meters of London Underground stop’ – East London residents outraged after Tower Hamlets approve adult gaming centre

‘We already have 7 gambling shops in 500 meters of London Underground stop’ – East London residents outraged after Tower Hamlets approve adult gaming centre

A gaming centre has been given the go-ahead in East London after the local council voted to grant it a license to operate. Tower Hamlets licensing Sub-Committee has given permission for Palace... Read more »
Charles expresses concern for asylum seekers during community centre visit

Charles expresses concern for asylum seekers during community centre visit

T he Prince of Wales expressed concern and a “need to do something” about the situation of asylum seekers he met at a community centre in west London. The prince paid a... Read more »
London news: Tragedy as girl, 10, dies after suspected cardiac arrest at leisure centre | UK | News

London news: Tragedy as girl, 10, dies after suspected cardiac arrest at leisure centre | UK | News

The schoolgirl was rushed to hospital after she suddenly went into cardiac arrest. She was pronounced dead shortly after.  Police and ambulance crews were called to Putney Leisure centre on Dryburgh Road... Read more »