Life in London’s ‘shanty town’: How Labour council is charging £1,560-a-month for old shipping containers piled up in a rundown estate rife with drug gangs

Life in London’s ‘shanty town’: How Labour council is charging £1,560-a-month for old shipping containers piled up in a rundown estate rife with drug gangs

When the Marston Court estate was built in 2017, Ealing’s Labour-run council described it as a ‘ground-breaking and innovative’ solution for vulnerable families and the homeless. Shipping containers piled alongside and on... Read more »
South London town branded ‘dump’ where homes cost £500,000 to welcome property boom | UK | News

South London town branded ‘dump’ where homes cost £500,000 to welcome property boom | UK | News

A South London town branded a “dump” is one of the capital’s most sought-after locations for property developers, with new-build homes fetching up to £500,000 on the market. Mitcham, in Merton, southwest... Read more »
Charlton set to sign released Luton Town keeper – South London News

Charlton set to sign released Luton Town keeper – South London News

Charlton Athletic are set to sign released Luton Town goalkeeper Harry Isted. The 26-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan at League One side Barnsley, making 22 appearances and... Read more »
Dons interested in signing Luton Town winger – South London News

Dons interested in signing Luton Town winger – South London News

AFC Wimbledon are interested in signing Luton Town winger Josh Neufville, the South London Press understands. The 22-year-old versatile winger spent last season on loan at Sutton United, scoring two goals in... Read more »
Trump news today: E Jean Carroll targets Trump again after his derogatory CNN town hall smears

Trump news today: E Jean Carroll targets Trump again after his derogatory CNN town hall smears

Trump calls Jan 6 a ‘beautiful day’ during CNN town hall Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free... Read more »
Charlton Athletic injury news for Cheltenham Town match at The Valley – South London News

Charlton Athletic injury news for Cheltenham Town match at The Valley – South London News

Steven Sessegnon is fit for Charlton Athletic’s home game against Cheltenham tomorrow night. The Fulham loanee came off in the second half of last weekend’s 2-2 draw with Stockport in the FA... Read more »
Mayor of Croydon would have ‘second thoughts’ investing in town centre – South London News

Mayor of Croydon would have ‘second thoughts’ investing in town centre – South London News

By Tara O’Connor, Local Democracy Reporter The mayor of Croydon said he would have “second thoughts” about investing in the town centre if he was a business. Jason Perry told React News... Read more »
Memories of plans to convert Leyton Town Hall into a pub

Memories of plans to convert Leyton Town Hall into a pub

It’s ten years ago this week since we reported on proposals to convert a former town hall in east London into a pub. Plans have been submitted to convert part of the... Read more »
Millwall ‘shy of shooting’ in 1-0 defeat at Huddersfield Town – South London News

Millwall ‘shy of shooting’ in 1-0 defeat at Huddersfield Town – South London News

BY ALEX GRACE Gary Rowett felt his Millwall team showed improvement in the second half of their defeat at Huddersfield Town on Saturday afternoon. The Lions were beaten 1-0 in West Yorkshire,... Read more »
What is a north London town house, anyway?

What is a north London town house, anyway?

North London town houses are, apparently, anti-growth. In her first conference speech as prime minister, Liz Truss identified and amplified a deep Tory trope: a strangely irrational prejudice against north London —... Read more »