Southwark
Edwardian drinking fountain to refresh thirsty Londoners after running dry for years
An Edwardian drinking fountain in Blackfriars is set to be restored, supplying Londoners with fresh water after running dry for...
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Southwark police officer pleads guilty to sexual assault
A Southwark police officer has admitted sexual assault during an off-duty incident in December 2022. Detective Constable Jose Poonsawat pleaded...
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South London pharmacies become inhaler recycling depots in NHS first
People can now recycle their old inhalers at south east London pharmacies as part of a first-of-its-kind NHS scheme. Twenty...
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Comment: Southwark voted for change but can Labour deliver it?
With the votes counted, victory speeches delivered, and party manifestos gathering dust on people’s landings, we can reflect on another...
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Children have a chance to win prizes at Southwark libraries in free summer reading challenge
Children across Southwark can win prizes in a summer holiday reading challenge in libraries around the borough, writes Monty Healing......
Read moreSouthwark police officer charged with sexual assault
A Met Police officer posted to Southwark and Lambeth will attend court charged with sexual assault. Detective Constable Jose Poonsawat...
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Southwark Council urges Labour government to ‘nationalise’ council debt and reform right to buy in sweeping housing demands
Southwark Council has urged the new Labour government to reform right to buy and ‘nationalise’ local authorities’ debt in a...
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Hundreds of affordable homes are being built in London with ‘no one to take them’
Hundreds of affordable homes are being built in London with “no one to take them”, as housing associations are less...
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Peckhamplex to screen short films submitted by locals
Filmmakers could have their work screened at Peckhamplex in a one-night short film showcase. Peckham and Nunhead Free Film Festival...
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Southwark Council approved just sixteen council homes last year, claim Lib Dems
Southwark Council approved just sixteen council homes last year, the Liberal Democrats have said. Less than one per cent of...
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