Churches

St George’s Cathedral: plans to add height to unfinished tower

The tower of Southwark's Roman Catholic cathedral - famously unfinished for the last 175 years - could gain a few extra feet in height under plans to make it safer for maintenance workers to carry out roof repairs.

Food & drink

Harry and Meghan’s Waterloo pub sign to be removed

A portrait of Harry and Meghan is to be removed from the Duke of Sussex pub in Waterloo, the hostelry's owners have confirmed.

Police & crime

Violent robbery just off Union Street: police appeal for witnesses

Detectives investigating a violent robbery in Southwark which left the female victim with a broken leg are appealing for assistance from the public to help find her attackers.

Politics & local government

Bermondsey MP Neil Coyle faces five-day Commons suspension

Bermondsey & Old Southwark MP Neil Coyle should be suspended from the House of Commons for five days, according to the independent panel examining complaints about his behaviour.

River Thames

Boris aide: Covid Memorial Wall created by 'left-wing activists'

A former advisor to Boris Johnson has criticised the Covid Memorial Wall on the South Bank, claiming it is the work of "left-wing activist groups" who installed the memorial without permission.

Health

Waterloo Health Centre seeking new home

Waterloo's main GP surgery is seeking a new home after the landlords of its Lower Marsh premises decided to redevelop the building.

Lambeth

Lambeth urged to take action on Westminster Bridge gambling

A former advisor to Boris Johnson has urged local authorities to get a grip on illegal trading and gambling on Westminster Bridge as part of a think-tank report on the state of the area around Parliament.

Waterloo

Lucky Voice karaoke venue planned for Waterloo Station

Plans to open a karaoke bar in the former Eurostar terminal at Waterloo Station have been submitted to Lambeth Council.

Transport

TfL proposes to reroute bus route 344 away from Southwark Bridge

Southwark Bridge will no longer be served by any TfL buses under new proposals to permanently reroute the 344 service via London Bridge in both directions.

Planning & Development

Developer drops affordable housing from Grange Road scheme

Revised plans for a development in Bermondsey's Grange Road - approved in 2015 to include seven social rented homes - have been submitted to Southwark Council with all homes to be sold on the open market.

Waterloo

Sainsbury’s Local store now open at Waterloo Station

A new Sainsbury's Local store opened its doors to shoppers at Waterloo Station on Friday.

Planning & Development

Artist’s house in a skip could face council enforcement action

An artist who has taken up residence in a skip on a patch of waste ground in Mandela Way could face enforcement action from Southwark Council for failing to obtain planning permission.