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UK news
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1 week ago

Frustration as new pool closes weeks after opening

A not-for-profit south London swimming club is losing about £500 monthly and 10% of members after Canada Water Leisure Centre closed six weeks after opening.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Man in his 30s dies after being hit by Met Police vehicle in Borough High Street

A man in his 30s has died after he was hit by a police car on an emergency call in south London. The pedestrian was struck by a marked vehicle at just after 12.30am on Wednesday. London Ambulance Service paramedics treated him, but he died at the scene. His next-of-kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers, the force said.
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UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Former crown court redevelopment given go ahead

Blackfriars Crown Court will be demolished and replaced with student accommodation for 600 students and 71 affordable homes after Southwark Council approval.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Council housing and student flats above major Tube station approved again

429 student rooms and 44 council homes above Southwark Tube station received planning approval despite the station gaining Grade II-listed status.
London
fromTime Out London
3 months ago

This iconic London river attraction is getting a big makeover to celebrate its 30th anniversary

The Golden Hinde replica in Southwark is receiving a £4 million refit including starboard repairs and mostly local timber to preserve it for future visitors.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Rachel Reeves admits breaking rules by renting out her house without a licence

Rachel Reeves rented out her Southwark home without obtaining the council's required selective '945' licence and has applied for it after the oversight was revealed.
Arts
fromTime Out London
4 months ago

A brand-new comedy venue is opening in Southwark this week

Old Union Yard Arches in Southwark opens October 16 as a 104-seat comedy club and permanent home and training base for improv group the Free Association.
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UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago

Boy, 15, charged with murder after teen stabbed

A 15-year-old has been charged with murder after 17-year-old Yeray Sanchez-Morales was fatally stabbed on Old Kent Road; another 17-year-old suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago

Southwark sees 77% rise in homeless kids - report

Southwark experienced a 77% rise in children living in temporary accommodation, severely affecting their health, development, and schooling.
fromianVisits
6 months ago

Former Thameslink project site to become offices and new live music venue

The Timber Square development will transform a former railway site in Southwark into an office space featuring a new live music venue. The design integrates reused railway arches with modern structures.
London music
fromianVisits
6 months ago

Construction of a new tower above Southwark tube station to start next spring

The development will feature a new Bauhaus-inspired block, which will be leased as student accommodation, and a separate council-managed social housing block.
Renovation
fromwww.bbc.com
6 months ago

Tourist tax visitor levy comes closer in Southwark

Southwark's plans for a tourist tax could generate over 2 million in revenue, aimed at funding community safety measures and maintaining local attractions.
London politics
London food
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
7 months ago

Man who killed gentle' 28-year-old with one punch in Tube station jailed

Rakeem Miles was sentenced for manslaughter after fatally injuring Samuel Winter in an unprovoked attack at a train station.
London politics
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
8 months ago

Row over affordable housing in plans to redevelop south London shopping centre

Berkeley Homes appeals for direct planning decision on Aylesham Centre due to delays from Southwark Council, amidst controversy over affordable housing reductions.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
8 months ago

Woman arrested after man dies following bus stop crash involving car pursued by police

A woman was arrested after her vehicle crashed into a bus stop, killing a man.
The incident underscores concerns about public safety near vehicle traffic.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
9 months ago

London borough hit by two more primary school closures as cost of living drives families out of capital

Two primary schools in Southwark are closing due to decreasing pupil numbers caused by families leaving London.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
9 months ago

YouTuber visits 20 Southwark pubs in one day finding some absolute gems'

Dale has now visited more than 5,700 pubs since launching the channel three years ago, describing the Southwark leg as a day full of discovery.
London politics
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