Black history project will revive works of African philosophers through film
Therapeutic Productions, a company created by ex-offenders, launched its new documentary series, Dark Thoughts, in October 2024.
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Author: Claudia Lee
Lawyer calls for government inquiry into ballet body shaming allegations
The Royal Ballet School (RBS) reached a financial settlement with former student Ellen Elphick, 31, last week.
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‘An important platform for culture’: New community radio station set for Greenwich
LOOSE.FM, will be housed in a converted shipping container, in the Design District in Greenwich Peninsula.
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Lewisham’s cabinet reshuffled after two councillors resign
Mayor of Lewisham, Brenda Dacres, confirmed the changes following the resignations of Cllr Kim Powell and Cllr Chris Barnham.
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Schoolchildren invited to Houses of Parliament by MP
Liam Conlon MP met with staff and pupils at St Mark’s Church of England Primary School in Aylesbury Road, Bromley.
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Owner banned from keeping animals after straying mastiff found malnourished
Shannon Beecher was sentenced to eight weeks in custody, suspended for 12 months, and banned from keeping animals for a decade.
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‘A dangerous fool’: Daniel Khalife sentenced to 14 years in prison
In court today Justice Cheema-Grubb called Khalife “a dangerous fool”, before she passed sentence.
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Wimbledon Championship charity offers £290,000 to community projects
The Wimbledon Foundation has opened its annual Community and Get Set Get Active funds.
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Voting opens for £600K Grenfell community projects fund
26 schemes have been shortlisted for the latest round of the Grenfell Project Fund (GPF).
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London’s largest adult education centre gets £5.8m for refurb of ‘iconic’ building
Morley College London has been awarded a £5.8million grant by the Department for Education (DfE).
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Entrepreneurial legacy of ‘Del Boy’ lives on in Peckham
Peckham has seen a 42 per cent increase in the number of microbusinesses per 100 residents over the past year.
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May 8, 1945: Children of Fingal Street celebrate VE Day
In Greenwich, eight-year-old Alan Briston took his place at a long table beside the other children of Fingal Street.
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Council U-turns on decision to close Maryon Wilson Animal Park
Greenwich council had proposed to close Maryon Wilson Animal Park in order to save £60,000, as part of a round of austerity cuts.
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Councillor calls on local authority to distance itself from ‘cult’ church
Independent councillor Hau-Yu Tam called on Mayor Brenda Dacres to make a public apology on behalf of the council.
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‘Flames coming out of the scaffolding’: Family-of-four escape blaze in block of flats
Two adults suffering from smoke inhalation were treated at the scene by LFB and London Ambulance Service crews.
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Boots on the ground: A celebration of grassroots football
The exhibition tracks the first 20 years of the St Matthews Project (SMP).
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Video shows moment shoplifter caught in the act by police
Cops in Lambeth carried out a targeted sting at the Co-Op in Lower Marsh on Monday, after several reports of theft from the store.
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Family-friendly events at Battersea Power Station this Half Term
A whole host of arts and crafts sessions will be taking place within the Grade II listed building, inviting visitors to unleash their imagination.
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Councillor waiting three years to make maiden speech accuses leadership of ‘silencing’ him
Cllr Abrams said he believes he is being blocked because of his vocal support for Palestine.
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