Food & drink
Bar plan for St Thomas' Church after Duddell’s closure
The former St Thomas' Church near London Bridge could be turned into a bar after the closure of Duddell's Chinese restaurant.
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Parks & green spaces
Police say homes have been found for GMH Park rough sleepers
Accommodation has been found for the people who have been part of the 'large encampment' of tents in Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park, according to local police.
Arts & culture
Sculpture by Idris Khan unveiled at One Blackfriars
A new public artwork by Idris Khan OBE has been unveiled at the foot of the One Blackfriars skyscraper.
Churches
Doorkins the cathedral cat retires after a decade delighting visitors
Doorkins Magnificat has met the Queen and featured in her own children's book during her 10-year residence at Southwark Cathedral. Now she's retired from duties at the cathedral.
History
Bermondsey’s St Mary Magdalen church on heritage at risk register
The church of St Mary Magdalen in Bermondsey Street - one of the oldest buildings in the area - has been added to Historic England's heritage at risk register.
Parks & green spaces
Pop-up gardens in London Bridge’s Stainer Street tunnel
For the next few weeks passengers at London Bridge Station will be able to enjoy four installations using plants and materials recycled from the RHS Hampton Court Garden Festival.
History
Marchioness victims remembered 30 years after Thames tragedy
The 30th anniversary of the Marchioness disaster was marked on Monday and Tuesday with special events on Bankside and at Southwark Cathedral.
Theatre
Shakespeare's Globe celebrates founder Sam Wanamaker's centenary
This month is the centenary of the birth of Sam Wanamaker, the man whose vision and determination led to the construction of a replica of Shakespeare's Globe on Bankside.
Food & drink
Stamford Street Food Company: Sainsbury’s nods to SE1 history
Sainsbury's has launched a new own-brand range of frozen foods under the name Stamford Street Food Company, inspired by the company's long links with the SE1 area.
Lambeth
SE1 restaurateur Ibrahim Dogus to be Mayor of Lambeth
South Bank restaurateur and businessman Ibrahim Dogus is to be the next Mayor of Lambeth.
History
Astley’s Amphitheatre: Zippo’s Circus installs plaque
A commemorative paving stone marking the location of the world's first modern circus building has been unveiled in the gardens of St Thomas' Hospital.
Transport
Snap: Elephant & Castle to Birmingham by coach for ÂŁ5
A daily coach service from London to Birmingham - picking up at Elephant & Castle and Waterloo - has been launched by Snap, a new demand-responsive coach travel firm.
