London’s slowest bus saved from the axe but route is changed – South London News

London’s slowest bus saved from the axe but route is changed – South London News

London’s “slowest” bus has been saved following a Transport for London u-turn – but at a cost. The number 11 bus used to be the city’s slowest service, according to TfL figures, ... Read more »
Southwark’s buses saved from cuts

Southwark’s buses saved from cuts

Southwark’s buses have been saved after Mayor Sadiq Khan announced he was pulling back on controversial plans to axe bus routes across London. Transport for London (TfL) has announced that only three... Read more »
Eleven trees saved after ‘shocking’ plans to cut them down withdrawn – South London News

Eleven trees saved after ‘shocking’ plans to cut them down withdrawn – South London News

Lambeth council has confirmed that a planning application to fell 11 trees in Clapham Park has been withdrawn. The plan was branded “extreme”, “shocking” and “inadequate” by residents. The trees were subject... Read more »
Historic London Pub Has Been Saved From Closure

Historic London Pub Has Been Saved From Closure

In a huge victory for pub culture, one of the UK’s most beloved boozers has just been saved from closure after a successful campaign to save it from a licence review. The... Read more »
Grade II-listing for Art Deco south London home saved from demolition

Grade II-listing for Art Deco south London home saved from demolition

A “remarkably well-preserved” Art Deco house in south London saved from demolition earlier this year has now been given Grade II-listed status. On the advice of Historic England, the government has added... Read more »
‘I didn’t sign up to be a TikToker’: Mabel on bullying, Brits and being saved by her animals | Mabel

‘I didn’t sign up to be a TikToker’: Mabel on bullying, Brits and being saved by her animals | Mabel

Mabel’s new house in north-west London is a work in progress. There’s a skip piled high in the front garden. Her mum, Neneh Cherry, answers the door and leads the way down... Read more »
Pair run Copenhagen Marathon for hospital which saved friend’s life – South London News

Pair run Copenhagen Marathon for hospital which saved friend’s life – South London News

Two friends took on the Copenhagen Marathon to thank the hospital that saved their best friend’s life after he caught Covid-19. Brian Williams, of Riddlesdown Road, Purley, was admitted to his local... Read more »
School saved from wrecking ball after changes approved – South London News

School saved from wrecking ball after changes approved – South London News

By Robert Firth, Local Democracy Reporter A school built in 2018 has been saved from the bulldozer after a council approved changes to the building. Lewisham council had threatened Our Lady and... Read more »
Spotted at the Park Plaza — Liaison day — Has Putin saved Johnson? – POLITICO

Spotted at the Park Plaza — Liaison day — Has Putin saved Johnson? – POLITICO

Press play to listen to this article Presented by Lowell. By ALEX WICKHAM PRESENTED BY   Send tips here | Subscribe for free | Listen to Playbook and view in your browser... Read more »
Has Putin saved Boris Johnson? – POLITICO

Has Putin saved Boris Johnson? – POLITICO

Press play to listen to this article LONDON — Partygate is back but the mood music in Westminster has changed — for now. A new episode dropped Tuesday for observers following the... Read more »