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Southwark News • 3rd July 2026

Community groups given cheap or peppercorn rent fear ‘devastating’ loss as Brixton’s International House redevelopment

Get the real storyAs Southwark changes we’re still here.We’re fighting to make sure our community has a voice and stays in the know.But proper journalism costs money. For just £2 a month, or £20 a year, our members get exclusive investigations, history long reads, and the stories you won’t find anywhere else – covering every bit of our borough.And you’ll get our weekly members-only newsletter.

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Southwark News • 3rd July 2026

Brockwell Lido sink or swim? What does the future hold for the Herne Hill landmark?

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London Centric • 16th June 2026

"Bring swords": The viral riot that didn't happen

Welcome to this week’s London Centric. For the first time, we sent reporters to cover an event we were almost certain would not take place.Scroll to the end to read the story of how Stratford in east London was sent into panic by an AI-generated viral post and how London can deal with this in the future.Need a last-minute Father’s Day present for this Sunday? Why not consider a London Centric gift subscription.Late nights, irregular scheduling, long unbroken periods driving, and the need to pick...

Southwark News • 7th March 2026

Are Southwark Leisure members paying more for less after Canada Water revamp?

Get the real storyAs Southwark changes we’re still here.We’re fighting to make sure our community has a voice and stays in the know.But proper journalism costs money. For just £2 a month, or £20 a year, our members get exclusive investigations, history long reads, and the stories you won’t find anywhere else – covering every bit of our borough.And you’ll get our weekly members-only newsletter.

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Southwark News • 7th March 2026

Surrey Quays Shopping Centre: How a community hub became a ghost town

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London Centric • 27th February 2026

Can Sadiq Khan stop Asif Aziz's mass evictions?

Early this morning I found myself standing in front of the south west London home of billionaire landlord Asif Aziz. I was there to make a last-ditch attempt, after all other avenues had been exhausted, to get answers from one of London’s most powerful families about the fate of hundreds of tenants housed by their Criterion Capital business.Today the youth homelessness charity Centrepoint told London Centric they would cut ties with Aziz, turn down a planned donation from his foundation, and cea...

Southwark News • 7th August 2025

No sauna or steam at new Canada Water Leisure Centre says Southwark Council – because they’re bad for the environment

The brand-new Canada Water Leisure Centre will not include a sauna or steam room Southwark Council admitted, because they aren’t environmentally friendly, writes Liv Facey…


The Canada Water Leisure Centre, scheduled to open in spring 2025, will replace the nearly 60 year old Seven Islands Leisure Centre.The new facility will feature a learner pool with a movable floor, an 8-lane 25-metre swimming pool, a 4-court sports hall, a gym equipped with 150 stations, and three group exercise studios....

London Centric • 17th July 2025

Why can't anyone stop the fundraisers outside London stations?

If you walk out of a central London station there’s a good chance that you’ll be approached by a group of fundraisers with names such as ‘Inside Success’, aimed at supporting young people, or ‘WeRBlighty’, which purports to help military veterans.All of them hope to benefit from Britons’ world-leading willingness to donate to charity. But none of these groups are actually charities and many of them have broken the law with their fundraising activities. So why are they still allowed to occupy som...

Mashable • 18th June 2025

How 'Ginny and Georgia' continues to raise the bar for mental health representation on TV

Netflix's Ginny and Georgia had a rocky start from insensitive jokes about seizures to the infamous "Oppression Olympics" scene and being called out by Taylor Swift. However, two seasons later, Sarah Lampert's series has evolved into a show that, while still delightfully chaotic at times, provides one of television's most authentic and nuanced portrayals of mental health — in particular, depression.

Over its run, Ginny and Georgia has evolved from a mother-daughter dramedy into a powerful vehic...

South West Londoner • 14th June 2025

Hygiene poverty drives record surge in London toiletry thefts | South West Londoner

Deodorant, soap, and basic hygiene items have become among the most frequently stolen goods, with recent data revealing a surge in toiletry theft across London from 2020 to 2024.


Metropolitan Police figures show that reported toiletry theft incidents have risen sharply, with shoplifting offences increasing from 3,081 in 2020 to 4,720 in 2024.


This rise in toiletry theft reflects a broader pattern of essential item theft across London, where overall theft incidents have more than doubled fr...

North East Londoner • 28th May 2025

WATCH: London Co-op Revives Traditional Woodworking

In London’s urban landscape, an unexpected revival of traditional craftsmanship is taking root.


London Green Wood, a not-for-profit cooperative, has transformed spaces in Hackney City Farm and Abney Park into tranquil oases of traditional woodworking, where the rhythmic sounds of hand tools provide a refreshing contrast to the city’s constant hustle and bustle.


The cooperative offers beginner classes to help people connect with the locally sourced wood, traditional hand tools and its excl...

London Centric • 17th April 2025

The £30,000 legal challenge to Mighty Hoopla and Field Day festivals

We want to open today’s edition with a note of thanks to our readers. When London Centric launched seven months ago, it was based on an educated gamble that London badly needed in-depth reporting and that a community of people would be willing to pay for it. Proper journalism takes time and money – checking out tips thoroughly, making phone calls, knocking on doors, persuading people to speak, and working through legal hurdles when we are poking at people with expensive lawyers. This week London...

News Shopper • 20th March 2025

Popular Catford pizza business loses home for second time in five months

The business, co-founded by Kara-Jessica and Seb, secured a permanent location at the Duke of Catford Pub in January 2025, which they described as a dream come true after their brief tenancy at Catford Mews.

However, on Instagram, Kara-Jessica and Seb said their time at the pub would end on March 16, stating: “We didn't think we'd be in this position again, especially so soon, and it's heartbreaking.

The Tanio Pizza flyer (Image: Liv Facey)

“We really felt like we were starting to bu...

BBC • 23rd January 2025

BBC Sounds - Off The Telly - Strictly Finalists: Eight things we learned when they spoke to Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page

Despite the challenge of being in the bottom two in the quarter-finals and semi-finals, Tasha has focused on the positives. “I don't see it as a negative experience. I think if anything it actually adds to my experience in a positive way,” says Tasha. “And I said, ‘You know what? Being in the bottom two, I was happy to do the Argentine Tango and the Waltz again.’ What an absolute honour to have to do that again.”
Tasha has embraced her identity as a “ballroom girly” and was deter...

The Sun • 9th January 2025

China building world's BIGGEST DAM in $137bn project in earthquake zone

CHINA has given the green light to plans for the world's largest hydropower dam, despite protests from neighbouring countries.Millions could be without water as Tibet is set to become home to the world’s most ambitious individual infrastructure projectThe dam in the lower area of the Yarlung Zangbo River could generate three times more electricity than the current largest dam, the Three Gorges Dam in central China.According to a 2020 estimate by Power Construction Corp of China, it could produce...

The Sun • 7th January 2025

Beauty spot bans influencers taking pics on cliff edge over fears of falls

AN ICONIC cliff-side beauty has banned visitors over fears selfie-seeking Instagram influencers will fall to their deaths. Surfer's Rock, which juts out over Lagoinha do Leste beach in Brazil, used to attract tourists who would wait hours to capture the perfect photo.However, the Instagram hotspot will now remain deserted, as authorities have decided to close the site to prevent potentially fatal accidents.A recent geographical survey revealed that the rock - known in Portuguese as Pedra do Surf...

The Sun • 7th January 2025

Ukrainian Top Gun pilot completes ‘world 1st’ by shooting down 6 Putin missiles

A UKRAINIAN Top Gun F-16 pilot has completed a "world-first" after shooting down six Putin cruise missiles. The unnamed F-16 fighter pilot achieved the feat during a Russian aerial assault on December 13.The pilot, who has not been named for his protection, admitted that the likelihood of hitting a missile travelling at over 650 km/h (more than 400 mph) was slim."First, you need to find it in the sky, level off in altitude, and from a distance of no more than 500 meters, fire ahead," he said."Sh...

News Shopper • 10th December 2024

Broken escalators for three years at Cutty Sark DLR an 'international disgrace'

All four escalators connecting the station’s three levels are currently out of use.

Passengers must either climb the 121 steps to enter and exit the station or wait for the station's small only lift.

Elia Kabanov, a local science writer, said: “I love Greenwich, and the DLR is my favourite part of London’s transport system, yet I wholeheartedly despise the state of Cutty Sark DLR station.”

He said that those responsible for the station have let everyone down, adding: “It’s not just a...

Your Local Guardian • 4th December 2024

Richmond Charities opens new almshouse for disabled elderly residents

The Elizabeth Twining Almshouses is the newest development for Richmond charities, which manages 145 almshouses across 12 estates in Richmond, Twickenham, and Mortlake.

The new development, which opened this month and is currently moving in residents, has been designed for wheelchair users and individuals with low mobility.

Chief Executive Juliet Ames-Lewis is enthusiastic about the new build and reducing the number of people on their housing waiting list.

(Image: Richmond Charities)...

Your Local Guardian • 4th December 2024

Richmond Charities opens new almshouse for disabled elderly residents

The Elizabeth Twining Almshouses is the newest development for Richmond charities, which manages 145 almshouses across 12 estates in Richmond, Twickenham, and Mortlake.

The new development, which opened this month and is currently moving in residents, has been designed for wheelchair users and individuals with low mobility.

Chief Executive Juliet Ames-Lewis is enthusiastic about the new build and reducing the number of people on their housing waiting list.

(Image: Richmond Charities)...

South West Londoner • 9th November 2024

Croydon library closures spark devastation after 'sham' consultation process |

Four libraries were forced to close on Friday as part of Croydon Council’s efforts to create a more efficient library service, despite significant objections from residents.


The closure of Bradmore Green (Coulsdon), Sanderstead, Broad Green, and Shirley Library in Croydon came on the back of a public consultation in January 2024, which aimed to shape the future of library services in the borough.


The consultation was launched following budget cuts of over £800,000 between 2019 and 2022 and...

News Shopper • 6th November 2024

Lewisham Shopping Centre to be demolished for 1,700 homes in new plans

The new plans include a large family park featuring 300 trees, a children’s playground, and over a thousand new homes, including accommodations for key workers and students.

Additionally, the proposals outline the establishment of a new live music venue and the creation of thousands of new jobs.

(Image: Lewisham Council planning documents) The plans, which came together after three years of consultation, reveal that the new area will not only be a shopping hub but also a place for leisur...

Your Local Guardian • 5th November 2024

Rituals' new store in Epsom will open just in time for Christmas

The beauty and wellness brand has become increasingly popular in recent years for its range of bath, body, and home products.

Rituals has numerous stores across the country, from Manchester to London.

However, until now, the closest Rituals store to Epsom has been in Kingston upon Thames.

Epsom, a town famous for the discovery of Epsom Salts, is well-known for its focus on health and wellness. ]

A fitting location for Rituals’ newest store, the brand will be situated in Epsom’s s...

News Shopper • 1st November 2024

'Devastation' over closure of Lewisham's only cinema as 'there's nowhere like it'

Catford Mews opened in September 2019 and featured three cinema screens, a café, a bar, spaces for independent traders, and areas available for private events.

It replaced the Poundland store which had previously occupied the same location in Catford shopping centre.

Catford local, Taylor-Dior Rumble, described the venue, whose exterior featured in Ed Sheeran’s Bad Habits music video, as not just a cinema but "a rare third space that puts the people first.

She added: "It deserves to...