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28/08/2025

Again and again and the Mayor it’s just worried about parking and congestion tickets
Boy, 17, fighting for life and another teen hurt in knife attack in Old Kent Road
A teenager is fighting for his life with another injured after a stab attack in Old Kent Road, Bermondsey.
The boys, both 17, were found wounded just after 10.45pm last night.
Police and paramedics were scrambled and the victims were taken to hospital.
One remains on the critical list while the other’s injuries are not being considered life-threatening or life-changing.
A 17-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of murder after a police pursuit.
The eastbound carriageway of the busy A2 arterial road remained closed on Thursday morning as investigators trawled the scene for evidence.
Officers were collecting CCTV and roadside camera footage.

A Met police statement said: ‘Police were called at 22.47hrs on Wednesday, 27 August to reports of a stabbing on Old Kent Road.
‘Two boys, both aged 17, were found at the scene with stab wounds. One remains in hospital in a life-threatening condition.
The second was taken to hospital where his injuries were deemed not life-changing or threatening.
‘Following a pursuit a 17-year-old boy was arrested by officers on suspicion of attempted murder. He remains in police custody.
‘Old Kent Road eastbound remains closed at this stage. Please avoid the area where possible.

We understand the concern this incident will cause within the local community. Residents can expect to see an increased police presence in the area over the coming days.”
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: ‘We were called at 10.44pm on Wednesday 27 August to reports of a stabbing on Old Kent Road, SE1.
‘We sent resources to the scene, including ambulance crews, an advanced paramedic, a paramedic from our tactical response unit and an incident response officer. We also dispatched a trauma team from London’s Air Ambulance, which consists of a doctor and a paramedic in a car.

03/08/2025

This is the first picture of a 26-year-old man found stabbed to death at his south London home.
Ayowale Aledejana of South Norwood, Croydon was found suffering critical knife injuries in Monson Road, New Cross at 7.30pm on Saturday, 2 August.
Paramedics and an air ambulance rushed to save him but he died at the scene.
Two people, a 23-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman, have been arrested on suspicion of murder. They remain in custody.
Floral tributes have been left to the victim as people gathered outside to pay their respects. The victim’s family is being supported by officers.
Forensics are sweeping the scene at the terraced home which has front door keys left stuck in the door.

23/07/2025

Lambeth Council has started refunding motorists ‘more than £1 million’ in wrongful penalty charge notices (PCNs) it earned from the West Dulwich LTN, which was overturned by a judge in May.
Despite earlier suggestions it could seek to challenge the ruling, Lambeth Council has now taken down the signage and traffic cameras and created an online form where motorists can apply for a refund for PCNs issued in relation to the scheme.

Motorists are believed to have been charged £1,080,580 in fines since the introduction of the traffic monitoring cameras in February 2024.
The LTN, which Lambeth Council describes as the West Dulwich Street Improvements Scheme, was introduced in September 2024.

https://www.lambeth.gov.uk/form/west-dulwich-healthy-neighbourho

19/07/2025

EastDulwich Poundland is set to close in August, just two years after opening
Poundland confirms locations of 25 stores set to close under its restructuring plan - full list

Poundland has today confirmed the locations of 25 stores set to close under its restructuring and recovery plan as it aims to return the business to growth.The plan, launched in June, aims to “refocus and simplify” the business after an extended period of under-performance and deliver a financially sustainable operating model, bosses at the discount chain said.The plan includes the closure of 68 stores and, plus other closures linked to lease expirations.Bosses at Poundland said the restructuring is expected to leave the business with a network of around 650 to 700 stores compared to around 800 currently.Colleagues at stores earmarked for closure under the recovery plan were informed of their store’s status in June, a statement issued today said, and Poundland has this week finished briefing colleagues on specific closing dates for the first 25 locations.
East Dulwich 29-35 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich, SE22 8EW
Poundland’s retail director Darren MacDonald said: “It is of course, sincerely regrettable that our recovery plans include any store closures, but sadly that’s necessary if we’re to achieve our goal of securing the future of thousands of jobs and hundreds of stores.

“While our anticipated network of around 650-700 stores remains a sizeable one, we entirely understand how disappointing it will be for customers when one nearby, closes.

Nevertheless, we look forward to continuing to welcome them to a nearby Poundland.

“It goes without saying that we will work closely with colleagues through a formal consultation process in stores scheduled to close, exploring any suitable alternative roles. That work is underway.”

Poundland's court-sanctioned restructuring and recovery process, which was launched in June, applies to creditors in the UK. It does not cover Poundland’s store operations in the Republic of Ireland and Isle of Man, where it trades as Dealz, and it does not propose any changes for trade suppliers in both the UK and Republic of Ireland.

Of the remaining 43 stores identified for closure in the restructuring plan, three (Swiss Cottage, Chiswick and Southampton West Quay) have already closed to customers.

11/07/2025

Firefighters tackle blaze at London block of flats

*70 firefighters at fire at block of flats on Hillingdon Street in Walworth.
*Highly visible with 40 calls made to fire brigade.

A flat was “completely alight” on the 11th floor of the tower block in Walworth

About 70 firefighters are tackling a fire at a block of flats in south London.
A flat was “completely alight” on the 11th floor of the 17-storey building on Hillingdon Street in Walworth, the London Fire Brigade (LFB) said.
A spokesperson said they received the first of more than 40 calls reporting the blaze at 13:55 BST and that 10 fire engines had been deployed. A woman had left the property before they arrived.
LFB station commander Tony Perks, who is at the scene, said: “This is a very visible fire, and the area is becoming increasingly busy as a result. People are advised to avoid the area at this time, while crews damp down remaining hot spots.”
The cause of the fire is currently unknown.

08/07/2025

Police track down active stolen car in Bexley area within 15 minutes after the theft. The car was taken during the night using a keyless decoder device. 2 suspects were arrested along with tools used for vehicle theft.

07/07/2025

Brixton London Underground station has been closed after a fire erupted at a nearby storage unit.
A large plume of smoke was seen towering above the shopping street, Electric Avenue, this morning.
Some 70 firefighters were called to the road at 9.40am, with those living near the blaze advised to keep their windows and doors shut.
The fire brigade said Brixton Tube station is ‘temporarily closed’ due to ‘smoke travel’, while Stockwell Tube station is exit-only as the final part of the line is closed

01/07/2025

🚨 Safety Concern – Weapons Bin Near Primary School 🚨

I want to make local parents and residents aware that a weapons surrender bin has been installed just closed to the schools where nearly many young children attend daily.

While I fully support efforts to reduce knife crime, I’m seriously concerned about the location of this bin. Placing it so close to a primary school could unintentionally bring individuals carrying knives into an area where children walk, play, and gather with their families.

This feels like a completely inappropriate location for something of this nature.

📍 Bin is marked “HO29” and is run by Word 4 Weapons (W4W) in partnership with the Home Office.

Dulwich, 80 Dog Kennel Hill by Word 4 Weapons | Jan 26, 2018

Bin Your Weapon Sainsbury's, 80 Dog Kennel
Hill, London, SE22 8AA

Bin Your Weapon Herne Hill Baptist Church, Half Moon Lane, London, SE24 9HU

If you feel strongly about this too, please share or raise your voice — public safety around our schools must come first.

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07/06/2025

Hi all! 0.939 GMT, ANPR cameras being removed!

05/06/2025

High Court quashes West Dulwich LTN – and forbids Lambeth Council from launching appeal
Residents said the Court Order left open "serious questions" around the £1,080,580 in fines issued to motorists
A High Court judge has quashed the LTN in West Dulwich and denied Lambeth Council the opportunity to appeal the ruling.
On May 9, High Court Judge Tim Smith ruled that the council’s installation of the Low Traffic Neighbourhood between Rosendale and Norwood Road was unlawful, on the grounds that concerns raised by some residents and businesses had not been properly considered. The decision left open the possibility that the scheme could be quashed altogether.

Yesterday, we reported that Lambeth Council had applied for permission to appeal against the High Court ruling.
But today’s Court Order means Lambeth Council will have to scrap the LTN, as well as pay West Dulwich Action Group (WDAG), the group of residents which brought the challenge, £35,000 towards their legal fees.
Commenting on the decision to remove the LTN in the aftermath of the May judgement, Deputy High Court Judge Tim Smith said: “Revoking the Orders after I have made a finding of unlawfulness leaves the same impression as would an attempt to resign immediately after one has been fired.”
WDAG group said the Court Order left open “serious questions” around the £1,080,580 in fines issued to motorists since the introduction of the traffic monitoring cameras in Feburary 2024.

17/04/2025

🚧 London’s Blackwall & Silvertown Tunnels: Official Toll Charges Revealed! 💷

As of April 7, 2025, both the Blackwall Tunnel and the newly inaugurated Silvertown Tunnel are subject to toll charges. This initiative by Transport for London (TfL) aims to manage traffic flow, fund infrastructure projects, and enhance air quality in East London.

💰 Official Toll Charges

Charges apply daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with free passage overnight (10:00 PM to 6:00 AM). Rates vary based on vehicle type and time of travel:
• Cars & Small Vans: £4.00 (peak hours), £1.50 (off-peak)
• Motorcycles: £2.50 (peak), £1.50 (off-peak)
• Large Vans: £6.50 (peak), £2.50 (off-peak)
• HGVs: £10.00 (peak), £5.00 (off-peak)

Peak hours are defined as 6:00 AM–10:00 AM northbound and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM southbound on weekdays. Off-peak rates are available to users registered with TfL’s Auto Pay system.

🕒 Payment Window & Penalties

Drivers must pay the toll in advance or by midnight the following day. Failure to do so results in a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN):
• Fine: £180, reduced to £90 if paid within 14 days.

🛡️ Discounts & Exemptions

TfL offers various concessions:
• 50% discount for eligible low-income residents in East and Southeast London.
• Exemptions for buses, black cabs, blue badge holders, and zero-emission capable private hire vehicles registered with TfL.
• NHS reimbursements for qualifying staff and patients.

📱 How to Pay

The easiest way to manage payments is through TfL’s Auto Pay system, which automatically charges the lowest applicable rate and helps avoid fines.

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Bottom Line? Stay informed and ensure timely payments to avoid hefty fines. Safe driving, Auto Addicts!

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17/03/2025

Proof that some of London’s bollards are, indeed, upended cannon.

I took this photo in January 2023 when two bollards on Fishmonger’s Hall Wharf were unearthed during road works.

Upended cannon were used as mooring posts and bollards in the city for centuries, particularly around the docks.

There is a bit of an urban myth that lots of the bollards are French cannon brought back to London after the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, but there is no evidence any were brought back and repurposed in this way after the battle. But some are possibly of French, Napoleonic origin.

There are a few more cannon bollards across London, for example, on Cannon Lane in Hampstead, by Southwark Bridge on the Southbank and by St Helen’s Bishopsgate church.

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