The Deptford Lounge is now open to the public

The Deptford Lounge, a new community centre on Griffin Street, is now officially open to the public. The centre will host a week of free events starting on March 1. (more…)

Hackney doctors and nurses braved the cold weather to protest NHS reforms pic: Albert Steinberger

Hackney residents and health workers joined a national campaign outside the House of Lords on Wednesday in protest over proposed NHS reforms.

The demo, organised by the Hackney division of ‘Keep Our NHS Public’, took place while the controversial Health and Social Care Bill was being scrutinised by the chamber.

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Kenley police station could close pic: 2012 Google

The future of Kenley Police Station is uncertain, the Metropolitan Police Service has announced, admitting that it may fall victim to national policing cuts. (more…)

The Pitlake Arms. pic: Ruddhi Abhyankar

The Pitlake Arms pub on Wadden New Road was closed by Croydon Council this week, following a series of complaints made to police about the way the pub is run. (more…)

The widely-used nursery will be closed by August this year pic: Roundabout Nursery

A nursery located five minutes from Homerton Hospital has announced they will close at the end of August, leaving hospital staff and parents struggling to find nearby alternatives. (more…)

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More than 500 people have signed a petition against the planned closure of Rushmead One Stop Shop in Bethnal Green.

At One Stop Shop, Tower Hamlets residents can access a variety of council services, make benefits inquiries, get help for elderly relatives, and apply for parking permits. (more…)

The Reverend Rose Hudson-Wilkin pic: Franka-in-London

The Vicar of Hackney’s “clown church” has outlined her terms for becoming the Church of England’s first female bishop – before she has been offered the promotion. (more…)

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A controversial waste plan that could see an incinerator built on Beddington Lane, was approved by Croydon Council on Monday in spite of concern from local people and Green councillors. (more…)

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Lewisham Council has launched an online survey asking residents for their views on safety in the borough. (more…)

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Tower Hamlets activists will kick off LGBT History Month tonight with a talk held at the Tower Hamlets Local History Library & Archives on Bancroft Road.

Author and human rights campaigner Roz Kaveney will share a platform with Jack Gilbert, co-chair of local forum Rainbow Hamlets, which is hosting the event.

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