This week 10, 20, 30 years ago
10 years ago
Herne Hill Harriers teenager Katie Snowden won a gold medal in the women’s 800m at the Commonwealth Youth Games.
Author: Alexandra Warren
‘It’s going to be Specials, we having a party…’
Two tone ska legend Neville Staple was born to be on stage, writes Alexandra Warren.
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This week 10, 20, 30 years ago
10 years ago
Personal experience of life behind bars as a gay man led a former retail manager to set up the country’s first project to support homosexual men in prison.
What’s on this weekend in Open House London
Architecture festival Open House London is in full swing, opening doors all across the city for the public. The festival this year is focusing on local and global architecture, showcasing libraries, pubs and other community buildings, as well as architects, art and culture from around the world and its influence in London. Alexandra Warren picks out some South London highlights for this weekend
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Southwark council announces plans to bring leisure services in-house
A council has announced plans to bring the management of its leisure centres in house when the current contract expires. Southwark council’s eight leisure centres are currently run by leisure provider Everyone Active, but the contract will end in June 2023.
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Camberwell family forced out of home after housing association failed to fix sewage leak for six years
A family from Camberwell have been forced out of their home after their ceiling fell in because of a sewage leak. Amina Abdi, 46, reported the damp patches in her flat on Southampton Way in 2015 – but nothing was done until the start of 2021.
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Campaigners and residents join forces to protest council plans to build on community spaces
More than 60 residents have joined a protest against a council’s controversial housing plans. A newly set up campaign group, Yes to Fair Development (YFR), marched from council offices in Tooley Street to the Elim Estate on Tuesday to protest Southwark council’s “infill” policy.
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Westminster man convicted of a hate crime after verbally abusing chief executive of antisemitism group
A Westminster man has been convicted of a hate crime after racially abusing an antisemitism activist. Piers Portman, 50, from Marylebone, called the Campaign Against Antisemitism’s CEO “Jewish scum” at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on June 14, 2018.
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Convenience stores may face supply shortage as Thamesmead lorry drivers vote for strike action
Delivery drivers based in a depot in Thamesmead have voted unanimously for strike action over a pay dispute. More than 1,500 convenience stores in London and the South East could face disruptions to deliveries if the strike goes ahead.
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Hospital opens indoor garden to help patients’ well-being and rehabilitation
A hospital has opened an indoor garden to support the cognitive function, wellbeing, and rehabilitation of patients in intensive care. Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and its charity CW+ unveiled the new indoor botanical Sky Garden today.
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Nepalese restaurant in Lewisham commended for charity work during the pandemic
A Lewisham restaurant has been given an award for their work with homeless people during the pandemic. Sujan Katuwal, owner of the Panas Gurkha restaurant on Lee High Road near Blackheath, has been donating hot meals to the Woolwich Service User Project (WSUP) since March 2020.
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