Churches
'Sombre and shameful' - Southwark Archbishop responds to IICSA
The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Southwark has used his Sunday homily to respond to this week's report on child sexual abuse, apologising on behalf of the church.
Police & crime
SE1 is policed by the Metropolitan Police and the British Transport Police.
City of London
City to continue clampdown on illegal traders on Thames bridges
A clampdown on illegal street traders selling peanuts to tourists on five London bridges is likely to continue, after a pilot was hailed a success.
Parks & green spaces
Police say homes have been found for GMH Park rough sleepers
Accommodation has been found for the people who have been part of the 'large encampment' of tents in Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park, according to local police.
City of London
Tower Bridge: further crackdown on illegal traders
The City of London Corporation has reached agreement with Tower Hamlets to work together to prevent illegal street trading on Tower Bridge. The Square Mile authority already has arrangements with Southwark Council.
Police & crime
Police object to 24-hour opening for McDonald’s at London Bridge
The Metropolitan Police and the British Transport Police are seeking to curb the opening hours of the new McDonald's in Tooley Street, claiming that it could become a hub for crime and antisocial behaviour.
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.
