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.

Health

Private equity firm set to buy SE1 NHS GP surgery from US conglomerate

Control of the Falmouth Road Surgery could soon pass from a US corporation based in St Louis, Missouri to a UK private equity firm under proposals circulated by local NHS bosses.

History

Hundreds of SE1 buildings added to Southwark's local list

More than 400 buildings of architectural and historical interest have been added to Southwark Council's 'local list' of notable structures that don't meet national criteria for protection.

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.

Planning & Development

Elephant & Castle office block: Lendlease wins appeal

Proposals for an 18-storey office block at the Elephant & Castle - which could also accommodate local NHS services - have been approved on appeal by a planning inspector.

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.

Politics & local government

Devon Mansions: probe into works to council flats as costs spiral by 70%

Works to council-owned blocks of flats on Tooley Street budgeted at £5.9 million ended up costing more than £10 million, a Southwark scrutiny meeting has heard.

Waterloo

Battle of the Waterloo boozers as FIVE pubs set up in rail station

Rail passengers at Waterloo will soon be able to conduct a lengthy pub crawl without leaving the station as three more pubs and bars prepare to join the two existing hostelries.

London Fire Brigade

Fire Brigade plans move from Union Street HQ

The London Fire Brigade is making plans to leave its Union Street offices when the lease ends in 2027.

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.

Education

Waterloo kids' Winter Windows light up South Bank this Christmas

A light installation featuring designs by pupils at Waterloo's Oasis Academy Johanna primary school is brightening up the Queen Elizabeth Hall this winter.