By Tara O’Connor, Local Democracy Reporter Council tax in Merton is set to rise by five per cent this April, but people living in Band A-D homes will get a one per cent reduction – which will cost the council
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Lewisham Mayor Damien Egan names his squad – South London News
The Mayor of Lewisham, Damien Egan, has announced his Cabinet, following his re-election at last week’s local election. Mayor Egan won the election with 39,966 votes (58.0 per cent). Labour held all 54 seats for local councillors. A full breakdown
Bromley Council pay-out for ‘sardined’ family – South London News
A family of seven who were forced to live in a one-bedroom flat for over a year have been awarded £6,000 by Bromley Council. The authority left the family in overcrowded conditions during the Covid pandemic, an Ombudsman report has
Memorial garden to honour victims set for site of Grenfell Tower – South London News
A memorial garden could be built on the site of Grenfell Tower to honour the 72 people who died in the fire. The Grenfell Tower Memorial Commission – made up of bereaved family members, survivors of the fire and Lancaster
Workers injured after scaffolding collapses at Hammersmith town hall – South London News
By Jacob Phillips, Local Democracy Reporter Two builders have been injured after scaffolding collapsed at the Hammersmith Town hall building site. Onlookers’ flats were left shaking ‘like an earthquake’ as scaffolding crashed down at the civic centre development. Police were
Mum forced to carry son down flight of stairs for a year due to broken lift – South London News
By Jacob Phillips, Local Democracy Reporter A mum has been forced to carry her disabled son down the stairs outside their flat for the past year as the lift keeps breaking. Charlie Lynch can only get her 11-year-old disabled son
Appeal for witnesses after serious homophobic assault – South London News
Police are appealing for help in identifying a man following a serious homophobic assault. The 55-year-old man was approached by a man, not known to him, while walking with two friends in Burgess Park, Camberwell at around 1.40am on Saturday.
Landlord ordered to pay more than a quarter of a million pounds after squashing seven flats into six – South London News
A rogue landlord has been prosecuted for illegally squashing seven flats into a development that only had planning permission for six. In addition, three of the flats had unauthorised bedrooms that added to the already cramped and sub-standard conditions. It
Medal-winning garden relocated to a hospital
Opened on the 202nd anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth, the garden will provide a place of respite and recovery for patients and staff. The theme of the garden is ‘nurture through nature’ and reflects the life and character of Florence
Dillian Whyte Signs Contract To Fight Tyson Fury On April 23d In London
Posted on 02/21/2022 By: Sean Crose Some say he dragged his heels, while others claim he may have been engaging in a bit of psychological warfare. Either way, longtime heavyweight contender Dillian Whyte has finally signed a contract to face
John Ryder Stuns Daniel Jacobs, Scores Upset In London
Posted on 02/12/2022 By: Hans Themistode Daniel Jacobs admitted that he was disappointed in his performance in his last ring appearance against Gabriel Rosado. While Jacobs was tabbed and expected to walk right through his man, he struggled throughout before
Scotney and Guanini showed their strengths in London
Ellie Scotney and Jorgelina Guanini declared themselves ready for their fight for the vacant World Boxing Association (WBA) Intercontinental super bantamweight title on Saturday in London, England. Both fighters were present at the last press conference of the Matchroom Boxing
Jacobs and Ryder held public workouts in London
Daniel Jacobs and John Ryder held their public training session on Wednesday as part of the promotion for their World Boxing Association (WBA) super middleweight eliminator fight. The American and the Briton will feature in the main event this Saturday
Taylor and Serrano visited London
Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano continue with the promotion of their fight on April 30, at Madison Square Garden. On Monday they were in London, an important place that experienced a great atmosphere with the presence of both fighters. Taylor
London Luxury Property Market Seen Highest Growth in 6 Years
Image: Fabian Kühne/Unsplash The luxury property market in London is on the road to recovery as a report published by Knight Frank saw that prices in the city’s upscale neighbourhoods have grown the fastest in six years. The past few