Health
First detox unit for homeless people opens at St Thomas' Hospital
London's first dedicated detox unit for homeless people opens this month at St Thomas' Hospital.
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Transport
We’ll extend the Bakerloo line ‘when the time is right’ - Sadiq
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan says he remains committed to extending the Bakerloo line beyond Elephant & Castle "when the time is right".
Health
Face coverings could be reintroduced in Southwark schools
The requirement for secondary school pupils to wear face coverings could be reintroduced in Southwark if a request from the borough's director of public health is accepted by national officials.
Parliament
New boundaries for parliamentary constituencies proposed
Proposals for a revised Bermondsey & Borough parliamentary constituency - with parts of Southwark joining a new Vauxhall & Camberwell seat - have been published by the Boundary Commission for England.
Elephant & Castle
Elephant & Castle housing: campaigners lose appeal court fight
The Court of Appeal has rejected a legal challenge to the decision by Southwark Council to approve the redevelopment of the Elephant & Castle Shopping Centre and London College of Communication.
Police & crime
Stabbing at More London: police renew appeal for witnesses
Detectives have released images of two males that they wish to identify and speak to in connection with a stabbing at More London last month.
History
Waterloo phone box sold at auction for £25,000
A grade II listed phone box outside the Waterloo Action Centre in Baylis Road has sold at auction for £25,000.
Lambeth
Lambeth Labour picks Claire Holland as next council leader
Cllr Claire Holland is set to be the new leader of Lambeth Council.
Business
Planet Organic supermarket to open in Tower Bridge Road
Planet Organic is to open a supermarket in Tower Bridge Road as part of the Newham's Yard development.
Police & crime
Tower Bridge: man injured in ‘vicious attack’ - police appeal
Police investigating a serious assault at Tower Bridge last month have released images of two youths they wish to trace in connection with the incident.
Transport
TfL: Elephant & Castle tube station revamp at risk
Transport for London's finance boss has warned that plans to remodel Elephant & Castle Underground Station could be in jeopardy unless the Government agrees long-term funding for the capital's transport network.
Police & crime
Police turf 60 people out of rave in basement of former pub
The basement of a former pub in Lambeth Road was converted into an 'illegal nightclub' with a sound system, dancefloor, and fully stocked bar.
