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Politics & local government

My shoplifting shame - by Labour candidate Neil Coyle

The news that Labour parliamentary candidate Neil Coyle was arrested for shoplifting at the age of 10 was the most eye-catching revelation at Friday's Bermondsey & Old Southwark election question time hosted by ARK Globe Academy.

Parks & green spaces

Mayor of Southwark unveils Queen’s Walk sundial

Southwark mayor Cllr Sunil Chopra this week presided at the unveiling of a new sundial on The Queen's Walk alongside Potters Fields Park.

Lambeth

Betty Boothroyd criticises South Bank skyscraper 'frenzy'

Former House of Commons speaker Baroness Boothroyd has told the House of Lords that the status of the Palace of Westminster will be diminished by a "building frenzy" of high-rise towers around Waterloo and the South Bank.

History

Boris Johnson at odds with own officials on future of Coronet

The Mayor of London has warned that granting listed building status to the Coronet would be a "significant obstruction" to the Elephant & Castle regeneration despite his own culture team arguing that "there is a case to be made" for protecting the venue.

Politics & local government

'Homes not Spikes' protest outside Southwark Bridge Road flats

Southwark Council leader Peter John joined a small group of protesters outside a block of flats in Southwark Bridge Road which has been at the centre of an international media storm after spikes to deter rough sleepers were installed at the entrance.

Churches

New St Hugh’s church dedicated by Bishop of Southwark

The Bishop of Southwark came to the rebuilt St Hugh's church on Crosby Row on Saturday evening to preside at a service of dedication.

History

24 years on: film of campaign rally to save Rose Theatre Bankside

Rare video footage of the extraordinary campaign to save the remains of Bankside's Rose Theatre has been published 24 years later.

Food & drink

The Co-operative Food acquires four SE1 Costcutter stores

Four SE1 Costcutter convenience stores have been acquired by the Co-operative Group.

Lambeth

Ice cream van seized for blocking Westminster Bridge red route

An ice cream van has been confiscated for blocking the red route and cycle lane on Westminster Bridge, the Mayor of London has revealed.

Royalty

Queen and Duke visit Union Street

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh came to Southwark on Thursday to officially open the new headquarters of the London Fire Brigade in Union Street.

Arts & culture

John Keats statue unveiled at Guy's Hospital

Poet laureate Andrew Motion visited Guy's Hospital this week to unveil the world's first statue of poet John Keats who trained as a surgeon at the hospital.

Parks & green spaces

Mint Street Park opened

The new Mint Street Park has been opened by the Mayor of Southwark.