River Thames
Millennium Bridge reopens after three-week closure
The Millennium Bridge between Bankside and the City of London has reopened after a three-week closure for maintenance works.
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Police & crime
Southwark Street stabbing: man in life-threatening condition
A man is said to be in a "life-threatening condition" after being stabbed during a mass fight in the Southwark Street area on Sunday morning.
Transport
Waterloo and Bankside regain Stansted Airport coach link
For the first time since the start of the Covid pandemic, National Express is reinstating its direct coach link between Waterloo and Stansted Airport.
Postal services
Pared-down Post Office to open at Flat Iron Square
Limited Post Office services will soon be available at a convenience store in Flat Iron Square on Union Street.
Planning & Development
Former gay sauna to become 'immersive spaceship experience'
Proposals for an 'immersive spaceship experience' in Vauxhall railway arches previously occupied by a gay sauna have been submitted to Lambeth Council.
Elephant & Castle
Murder investigation launched after woman dies at Elephant & Castle
Police have launched a murder investigation after a woman was fatally injured during a 'disturbance' in flats at the Elephant & Castle on the afternoon of Maundy Thursday.
Churches
St George’s Cathedral: plans to add height to unfinished tower
The tower of Southwark's Roman Catholic cathedral - famously unfinished for the last 175 years - could gain a few extra feet in height under plans to make it safer for maintenance workers to carry out roof repairs.
Food & drink
Harry and Meghan’s Waterloo pub sign to be removed
A portrait of Harry and Meghan is to be removed from the Duke of Sussex pub in Waterloo, the hostelry's owners have confirmed.
Police & crime
Violent robbery just off Union Street: police appeal for witnesses
Detectives investigating a violent robbery in Southwark which left the female victim with a broken leg are appealing for assistance from the public to help find her attackers.
Politics & local government
Bermondsey MP Neil Coyle faces five-day Commons suspension
Bermondsey & Old Southwark MP Neil Coyle should be suspended from the House of Commons for five days, according to the independent panel examining complaints about his behaviour.
Waterloo
Lucky Voice karaoke venue planned for Waterloo Station
Plans to open a karaoke bar in the former Eurostar terminal at Waterloo Station have been submitted to Lambeth Council.
Waterloo
Sainsbury’s Local store now open at Waterloo Station
A new Sainsbury's Local store opened its doors to shoppers at Waterloo Station on Friday.
