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.
Politics & local government
In our politics coverage we keep an eye on Southwark Council, Lambeth Council and the Greater London Authority (Mayor and Assembly)
Transport
Westminster Bridge: green light for segregated cycle lanes
Plans to replace the temporary security barriers on Westminster Bridge with metal bollards dividing the main carriageway from new cycle lanes have been approved by councils on both sides of the river.
Lambeth
Jack Hopkins steps down as Lambeth Council leader
The leader of Lambeth Council has stepped down after just over two years in the top job.
Planning & Development
City Hall included on campaign groupās ābuildings at riskā list
City Hall is one of ten notable buildings erected in the last century to be included in an architectural campaigning charity's list of 'at risk' buildings.
Business
Vodafoneās āobtrusiveā neon logo vetoed in Great Suffolk Street
Southwark planners have vetoed Vodafone's proposal to reinstate a neon 3D rendition of the company's logo outside its offices in Great Suffolk Street.
Transport
Should Mermaid Court be closed to through motor traffic?
Southwark Council has launched an online survey to gather views on a proposal to close Mermaid Court to through motor traffic.
Planning & Development
City Walk leaseholders in 'David and Goliath' fire safety dispute
Residents of a Bermondsey development are paying thousands of pounds a week for fire safety patrols.
Parks & green spaces
Month-long pop-up lawn bowls event planned for GMH Park
Part of Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park could host a month-long lawn bowls-themed event this summer.
Politics & local government
Cllr Hamish McCallum takes over as Southwark Lib Dem leader
Southwark's Lib Dem opposition group has a new leader - North Bermondsey's Cllr Hamish McCallum - who takes over from Nick Johnson after his short 10-month tenure.
Health
Nearly one third of Southwark residents have had a COVID-19 jab
More than 100,000 Southwark residents - almost one in three of the population - have now received at least their first COVID-19 jab.
Southwark
1970s former council house on the market for Ā£1.25 million
A house on a 1970s-built council estate in Southwark has gone on the market for Ā£1.25 million.
Health
Lambeth: final call for residents and workers to have COVID test
Fewer than one in six Lambeth residents have heeded a call for everyone who lives and works in the borough to have a PCR test for COVID-19.
