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Health

SE1 landmarks join ‘light it blue’ salute to NHS and care workers

The Shard, the London Eye, the Oxo Tower and the National Theatre were among the SE1 landmarks that were bathed in blue light on Thursday night to coincide with the national ripple of applause for NHS staff and care workers dealing with COVID-19.

Waterloo

Lower Marsh: Lambeth vetoes bedsits for 'dynamic professionals'

Plans to convert an office building in Lower Marsh into 17 bedsits targeted at "young dynamic professionals" have been knocked back by Lambeth Council for a second time.

Food & drink

Bar plan for St Thomas' Church after Duddell’s closure

The former St Thomas' Church near London Bridge could be turned into a bar after the closure of Duddell's Chinese restaurant.

Parks & green spaces

Police say homes have been found for GMH Park rough sleepers

Accommodation has been found for the people who have been part of the 'large encampment' of tents in Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park, according to local police.

Arts & culture

Sculpture by Idris Khan unveiled at One Blackfriars

A new public artwork by Idris Khan OBE has been unveiled at the foot of the One Blackfriars skyscraper.

Churches

Doorkins the cathedral cat retires after a decade delighting visitors

Doorkins Magnificat has met the Queen and featured in her own children's book during her 10-year residence at Southwark Cathedral. Now she's retired from duties at the cathedral.

History

Bermondsey’s St Mary Magdalen church on heritage at risk register

The church of St Mary Magdalen in Bermondsey Street - one of the oldest buildings in the area - has been added to Historic England's heritage at risk register.

Parks & green spaces

Pop-up gardens in London Bridge’s Stainer Street tunnel

For the next few weeks passengers at London Bridge Station will be able to enjoy four installations using plants and materials recycled from the RHS Hampton Court Garden Festival.

History

Marchioness victims remembered 30 years after Thames tragedy

The 30th anniversary of the Marchioness disaster was marked on Monday and Tuesday with special events on Bankside and at Southwark Cathedral.

Theatre

Shakespeare's Globe celebrates founder Sam Wanamaker's centenary

This month is the centenary of the birth of Sam Wanamaker, the man whose vision and determination led to the construction of a replica of Shakespeare's Globe on Bankside.

Food & drink

Stamford Street Food Company: Sainsbury’s nods to SE1 history

Sainsbury's has launched a new own-brand range of frozen foods under the name Stamford Street Food Company, inspired by the company's long links with the SE1 area.

Lambeth

SE1 restaurateur Ibrahim Dogus to be Mayor of Lambeth

South Bank restaurateur and businessman Ibrahim Dogus is to be the next Mayor of Lambeth.

History

Astley’s Amphitheatre: Zippo’s Circus installs plaque

A commemorative paving stone marking the location of the world's first modern circus building has been unveiled in the gardens of St Thomas' Hospital.

Waterloo

Royal Mail issues special stamps for Old Vic bicentenary

Royal Mail is to issue a set of eight special stamps to mark the bicentenary of The Old Vic.

Waterloo

John Calder, founder of Waterloo’s Calder Bookshop, dies aged 91

John Calder, who opened the Calder Bookshop in The Cut, has died at the age of 91.

History

Borough High Street War Memorial: listed status upgraded

The Government has upgraded the listed status of the war memorial in Borough High Street on the recommendation of Historic England.