Business
Tapi Carpets to replace Halfords in Old Kent Road
The former Halfords store in the Old Kent Road is to become a branch of the Tapi Carpets & Floors chain.
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Health
Avoid St Thomas' A&E this week if you can, say NHS bosses
Bosses at St Thomas' Hospital have joined South East London NHS colleagues in warning that A&E services will be under pressure during strikes by junior doctors in the run-up to Christmas and early in the New Year.
Transport
20 mph speed limit introduced on Old Kent Road
Transport for London has introduced a 20 mph speed limit on Old Kent Road, New Kent Road and Tower Bridge Road.
Business
Tower Bridge Road Co-op reopens as 'Welcome' franchise
The Co-op food store in Tower Bridge Road - which closed last year - has reopened as a franchise store linked a different part of the co-operative movement.
Health
Drones to shuttle medical samples between Guy's and St Thomas'
Drones carrying medical samples between Guy's Hospital and St Thomas' Hospital could soon be flying above the streets of SE1.
Education
Young reporter challenges council on overcrowding and repairs in BBC TV feature
A pupil at an SE1 school has challenged Southwark's leadership on overcrowding and poor repairs in council homes in the borough.
Police & crime
Did you see people fighting on the South Bank on Friday 1 December?
Police have appealed for witnesses and mobile phone footage of fighting on the South Bank late in the evening of Friday 1 December.
Police & crime
Cyclist killed in Old Kent Road lorry collision: police appeal for witnesses
Detectives investigating the death of a cyclist in the Old Kent Road are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.
Food & drink
Rockingham Arms reopens after £1.5m revamp
The Rockingham Arms pub at the Elephant & Castle has reopened after a £1.5 million revamp by owners JD Wetherspoon.
Transport
Southwark to turn car parking spaces into bays for dockless hire bikes
21 on-street car parking spaces in SE1 are to be converted into designated bays for dockless hire bikes and scooters under plans agreed by Southwark Council this week.
Churches
Mark Oakley installed as Southwark Cathedral dean
The Very Revd Dr Mark Oakley has been installed as Dean of Southwark at a service at Southwark Cathedral on Sunday afternoon.
Charities & voluntary sector
London Bridge day centre for homeless appeals for help to meet £75k deficit
A London Bridge day centre for homeless people has launched a Christmas appeal as it faces a £75,000 deficit.
