London Air Ambulance teams treat more patients than ever in 2024
In its annual mission report, the London Air Ambulance charity said it received the most calls from Tower Hamlets and Westminster, followed by Lambeth, and Southwark.
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Author: Claudia Lee
Alcohol and opioid addicts offered brain surgery to improve-self control
The technique – known as deep brain stimulation – is to be trialled at King’s College Hospital, in Denmark Hill.
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Two Met cops cleared of misconduct over man targeted by stun gun before death
The IOPC said it separately investigated the officers for failing to cooperate as witnesses.
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Croydon man, 23, convicted of ‘revenge porn’ and stalking
Ibrahim Stout 23, of Belgrave Walk, Croydon, was sentenced to two years in prison – suspended for 20 months – on Friday, after being convicted of a ‘revenge porn’ offence and stalking a woman.
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Hospitals secure £2m funding to go green, saving money for front line care
Generating energy through the solar panels will reduce energy costs, meaning the hospitals can redirect money saved into front line care.
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South-east London makes its mark on The Sunday Times best places to live
Two locations in South-east London, East Dulwich and Telegraph Hill, made it onto the list after being selected by judges.
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Hundreds of residents forced to leave homes after ‘catastrophic’ leak in new-build
Only months into their tenancies, residents have been forced to move out of the housing complex after a “catastrophic failure” of a mains water pipe.
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Lambeth Lib Dems furious after Streatham’s only arts venue closes
Streatham Space Project (SSP) in Sternhold Avenue, announced it would close its doors on March 13.
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New medical centre set for Croydon will offer 35,000 additional GP appointments
Building work on the centre is due to start this summer, with the facility expected to open its doors to patients in 2026.
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Broken lifts leave woman, 89, ‘trapped’ in high-rise missing hospital appointments
Sally Hows, who has a heart condition, says the two lifts in the Lambeth council-run Bedford House in Bedford Road, Brixton, have been broken since December, leaving her “trapped”.
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Lunchtime networking launches at Bromley Curry Club
Aimed at connecting business professionals, from banking, finance, accountancy and IT background will meet on the third Wednesday of every month, dining on a two-course lunch.
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Sixth-formers take to House of Lords for fiery debate final
Pupils from Thomas Tallis School, in Kidbrooke Park Road, Kidbrooke, were narrowly pipped at the post in the last round of Debating Matters.
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Students try out life as a grounds professional at the All England Club
Students from schools in the area got stuck into practical sessions and learnt about the work that goes into maintaining elite sports surfaces.
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Man, 35, jailed for sexually abusing two 12-year-old girls
Jamal Armstrong, 35, of no fixed address, was sentenced to 11 years and nine months’ at Woolwich Crown Court today.
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Stephen Lawrence killer reportedly admits role in attack for first time
Recent reports now suggest David Norris he has accepted he was present at the scene and punched the victim.
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‘He was one of the nicest souls’: Brixton author Alex Wheatle dies aged 62
Michael Groce, a Brixton poet and community campaigner, pays tribute to his childhood friend.
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‘Overworked’ hospital staff stage lunchtime protest
The workers are employed by Mitie, a facilities management and service provider, and are protesting against frequently incorrect pay as well as being overworked, GMB said.
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TfL says focus is on ‘welfare and safety’ of homeless before court order sees encampment cleared
Efforts to clear the encampment took a step forward on Wednesday when the court granted Westminster and TfL a possession order.
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Families waiting to be housed for more than a decade fear drop in larger council homes
Liz Wyatt of HASL believes that in an attempt to reduce the number of families in temporary accommodation, the council was making more direct offers of social housing.
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