Obituaries
Stephen Humphrey: tributes to Southwark historian at cathedral funeral
Hundreds of people gathered at St George's Cathedral on Thursday morning for the funeral of local historian and archivist Stephen Humphrey.
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Waterloo
Lambeth drops Punch & Judy act after Jeremy Corbyn ‘devil’ claim
Lambeth Council has apologised after claims that a Punch and Judy show at a council-run event in Waterloo likened Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn to the devil.
Health
Nexus Health Group: launch of GP practice for 60,000 patients
Four NHS GP practices spanning SE1, SE17, SE5 and SE15 have merged to create the Nexus Health Group.
Elephant & Castle
Qatar becomes part-owner of Elephant & Castle development
The development nearing completion at the corner of New Kent Road and Elephant Road is be part of a new joint venture between Qatari Diar, Delancey and APG.
Politics & local government
Labour’s Helen Dennis wins Chaucer ward by-election
Labour's Helen Dennis has been elected as a Southwark councillor in the Chaucer ward by-election.
History
Roman bath house under Pret a Manger made a 'scheduled monument'
The remains of a Roman bath house found underneath a fish and chip shop in 2011 have been given scheduled monument status by the Government.
Politics & local government
My shoplifting shame - by Labour candidate Neil Coyle
The news that Labour parliamentary candidate Neil Coyle was arrested for shoplifting at the age of 10 was the most eye-catching revelation at Friday's Bermondsey & Old Southwark election question time hosted by ARK Globe Academy.
Parks & green spaces
Mayor of Southwark unveils Queen’s Walk sundial
Southwark mayor Cllr Sunil Chopra this week presided at the unveiling of a new sundial on The Queen's Walk alongside Potters Fields Park.
History
Boris Johnson at odds with own officials on future of Coronet
The Mayor of London has warned that granting listed building status to the Coronet would be a "significant obstruction" to the Elephant & Castle regeneration despite his own culture team arguing that "there is a case to be made" for protecting the venue.
Politics & local government
'Homes not Spikes' protest outside Southwark Bridge Road flats
Southwark Council leader Peter John joined a small group of protesters outside a block of flats in Southwark Bridge Road which has been at the centre of an international media storm after spikes to deter rough sleepers were installed at the entrance.
Churches
New St Hugh’s church dedicated by Bishop of Southwark
The Bishop of Southwark came to the rebuilt St Hugh's church on Crosby Row on Saturday evening to preside at a service of dedication.
Food & drink
The Co-operative Food acquires four SE1 Costcutter stores
Four SE1 Costcutter convenience stores have been acquired by the Co-operative Group.
Lambeth
Ice cream van seized for blocking Westminster Bridge red route
An ice cream van has been confiscated for blocking the red route and cycle lane on Westminster Bridge, the Mayor of London has revealed.
Royalty
Queen and Duke visit Union Street
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh came to Southwark on Thursday to officially open the new headquarters of the London Fire Brigade in Union Street.
Arts & culture
John Keats statue unveiled at Guy's Hospital
Poet laureate Andrew Motion visited Guy's Hospital this week to unveil the world's first statue of poet John Keats who trained as a surgeon at the hospital.
Parks & green spaces
Mint Street Park opened
The new Mint Street Park has been opened by the Mayor of Southwark.
