Detectives investigating a series of night time burglaries in Bromley have carried out a dawn swoop. Five people were arrested in Bromley and across the south east today, Tuesday May 22. The men, who are…
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BY RICHARD CAWLEY Neil Harris is confident that Tim Cahill will make Australia’s World Cup squad – and admits the Millwall legend will have a decision to make after this summer’s finals in Russia. The…
BY MIKE WOOF Brixton BMX Club fielded 33 riders at round three of the London Series at Peckham’s Burgess Park track. Isla Radcliffe came fourth in the novice girls (8-10) while Harvey Tomlinson (novice males…
BY CALUM FRASER calum@slpmedia.co.uk Seven dog owners are going to paddle across the channel. The women all met at Shrewsbury Park in Greenwich and bonded over their beloved pooches. After watching their dogs for years…
BY RICHARD CAWLEY Charlton Athletic fans are being urged to wait until Roland Duchatelet has sold the club to buy season tickets – with the main protest groups warning against giving the Belgian businessman “a…
Streatham’s Hannah Baptiste will be missing from her graduation ceremony at Richmond University – but has an excellent excuse. The 25-year-old marketing student, who has played for AFC Wimbledon Ladies, has been asked to attend…
By Marcus Hook Five thousand school children witnessed Surrey’s Royal London One-Day Cup opener against Somerset at the Kia Oval on Friday. Seemingly aware that the kids attending the club’s annual Schools’ Day would need…
By Marcus Hook With Surrey’s production continuing to churn out fresh talent, Will Jacks has become the first player to receive a Surrey Debut Cap. Jacks, 19, made his maiden first-team appearance against Somerset last…
BY CALUM FRASER calum@slpmedia.co.uk A block of care homes in South-east London has won a top architectural award. Hazelhurst Court, a development of 60 new homes from Phoenix Community Housing, won the Royal Institute of British…
BY CALUM FRASER calum@slpmedia.co.uk Campaigners are battling against cuts to rail services in South-east London, saying it will be a “complete nightmare”. A petition against plans to axe services from Bexleyheath to Victoria, as part…
By Richard Cawley richard@slpmedia.co.uk Bromley suffered FA Trophy final anguish on Sunday – but goalkeeper David Gregory was determined to focus on the positives of their big day out at Wembley. Omar Bugiel had put…
Kennington’s Jahreau Shepherd is in action at Wembley Arena in the Bellator 200 on May 25. Shepherd will be making his second professional appearance when he steps into the cage on Friday to fight Marcin…
BY CALUM FRASER calum@slpmedia.co.uk A homeless charity has launched an appeal to raise fund for a shelter in South-east London as people sleeping rough face what is one of the toughest seasons on the street….
BY TOBY PORTER toby@slpmedia.co.uk An uninsured driver who had left a nightclub drunk, fell asleep and mounted the pavement, killing a man, has been jailed. Nicquan Taylor, 24, of Etta Street, Deptford, pleaded guilty to…
BY CALUM FRASER calum@slpmedia.co.uk Town hall chiefs and politicians have pledged their support to parents and teachers concerned that a school in South-east London may be forced to become an academy. The John Roan school…
BY CALUM FRASER calum@slpmedia.co.uk A film which was written and shot in 48 hours in South London is on the cusp of winning £1million. David Cohen, of Lewisham, won the 48-hour challenge as part of…
‘Elites make the big decisions. But that’s okay, they’ve earned it. Right?’ Following its award-winning runs across North West England, Mancunian company Hidden Track Theatre bring their interactive theatre game about class, Standard:Elite, to Ovalhouse…
Antonio Conte is expected to be sacked this week. It will end the Italian’s two years at the Stamford Bridge helm. He won the Premier League in his first season and the FA Cup, on Saturday, in his second….
By Richard Cawley Lewisham light-heavyweight Dan Azeez earned a degree in accounting and finance – but is not earning a penny as he pursues his boxing dream. The 28-year-old is 3-0 since turning professional and…
By Richard Cawley richard@slpmedia.co.uk Millwall are hopeful that Byron Webster will sign a new contract – and also want to secure Aiden O’Brien and Lee Gregory on longer terms. Centre-back Webster is due to be…
By Richard Cawley Andrew Muir’s takeover of Charlton Athletic is in the final straight – as the Australian tycoon’s consortium wait to pass the ‘fit and proper’ owner’s test. That is the final hurdle in…
By Mark Doig Welling United have appointed Steve King as their new manager, moving quickly to replace Jamie Coyle. Last summer, the Welling United board went for a new manager taking his first steps in…
By Richard Cawley Millwall look set to bring in a left-back and central defender during the summer transfer window. The Lions are hopeful that Byron Webster will sign a new contract with the club –…
By Richard Cawley richard@slpmedia.co.uk Steve Kavanagh has made it clear that any interest in Millwall’s star men will be met with a firm rebuttal – with the club having no intention of selling any of…
By Richard Cawley Charlton Athletic Women warmed up for their FA WPL promotion decider against Blackburn Rovers by finishing their regulation campaign with a 4-1 victory over Chichester City Ladies. Riteesh Mishra’s side were already…
With 40 stalls crammed with an eclectic, diverse array of goods including antiques and collectables, jewellery, vintage and retro clothes, vinyl and books, antique and upcycled furniture, militaria and much more, plus several constantly changing…
The second bank holiday weekend of the month is almost upon us and there are dozens of exciting things to do in and around South London to keep you and all the family entertained. Séance…
BY TOBY PORTER toby@slpmedia.co.uk “If you woke me up in the middle of the night and asked me about the children I’ve cared for, I can tell you each one’s date of birth and why they…
Nurses and midwives from University Hospital Lewisham and Queen Elizabeth Hospital gathered on Friday to celebrate Nurses’ Day, which takes place each year on May 12. Florence Nightingale’s birthday. The trust employs more than 2,000…
BY TILAK PATEL toby@slpmedia.co.uk A post-modern building at the heart of the historic Thames docklands but little more than 35 years old has been granted listed status by Historic England. China Wharf was designed in…
The Muppets bring their musical extravaganza to Europe for the first time ever this year and they will be stopping off at the O2. The Muppets’ most sensational, inspirational, celebrational, muppetational, full-length live show is…
Explore the history of Wandsworth at the ninth annual Wandsworth Heritage Festival from May 26 to June 10. This year the festival celebrates Wandsworth open spaces and features talks, walks, workshops, and exhibitions. Highlights include…
By Richard Cawley Paul Barnes has left his position as Greenwich Borough manager. He took over the role at the start of January and had a contract that ran until the end of the 2018-19…
Bromley suffered FA Trophy final heartache as they were beaten on penalties by Brackley Town at Wembley Stadium. Omar Bugiel’s first-half strike seemed to have been enough to seal victory for Bromley. But a 95th-minute…
BY TOBY PORTER toby@slpmedia.co.uk Millwall have welcomed a suggestion by Lewisham’s new mayor for round-table talks with a controversial developer over plans to build 2,400 homes around their ground. Newly-elected Damien Egan wrote to Lions…
By Richard Cawley Frank Wilson has set his sights on another crack at management after his Tooting & Mitcham exit. The Terrors described it as a “mutual decision” for the boss to move on after…
By Richard Cawley richard@slpmedia.co.uk Kit Graham scored her 200th goal for Charlton Athletic Women to take them another step closer to promotion – then admitted she wanted to reach the milestone quicker. The 22-year netted…
BY TOBY PORTER toby@slpmedia.co.uk A cafe has raised more than £10,000 in two weeks as the owners face eviction and moving costs. Alec Snelling, who owns and runs the Waiting Room in Deptford, set up…
BY TOBY PORTER toby@slpmedia.co.uk A historic working men’s club is to be turned into a cafe as part of a £40million five-storey hotel plan near a busy shopping street and hospital. The London Hotel Group…
BY TOBY PORTER toby@slpmedia.co.uk Ordinary grub we eat every day could kill Pippa Kent. And there are many thousands like the double lung transplant patient, so she has written a cookbook which leaves out all…
BY NEWS REPORTER news@slpmedia.co.uk Fifteen thousand Stetsons added to the beautiful pink tinge which washed over London for the 21st MoonWalk London on Saturday night. Iconic landmarks across South London, including The Coca Cola London…
