Southwark

Photograph of the outside of Orbit Brewery in Walworth

WATCH: Local brewery success despite post-pandemic hospitality crisis

Down a small road in Walworth lies a small independent brewery that makes its beers onsite and offers a selection

Protest at Southwark Council targeting the housing crisis.

Protest held at Southwark Council over housing crisis

Southwark residents demanded 50% affordable housing in new developments as part of a protest against the borough’s housing crisis. Around

Trussell Food Bank Christmas Appeal

Trussell’s Southwark food bank cuts usage in half through pantry scheme tackling food poverty

Food bank usage in London continued to rise in 2024, according to the latest data released by anti-poverty charity Trussell,

Image of books on shelves in a library

‘The staff here know me by name’: Local library resurgence in South London

Library funding in London has grown in recent years, with Southwark among the boroughs leading the way. How can they

Performers dressed as bees on Asif Khan's new boardwalk at Canada Water

Asif Khan’s new wildlife friendly boardwalk unveiled in Canada Water

Architect Asif Khan’s newest project with British Land celebrated its grand opening in Canada Water on 2 November. Around 2,500

Shop called "Smokin' In" on Borough High Street

Shoplifting in Southwark more than triples to decade-high levels

Gaia Climate Change Exhibition

Climate change exhibition ‘Gaia’ comes to Southwark Cathedral

Model poses for Neon Naked Life Drawing class

Neon Naked Life Drawing class in the heart of Peckham

IWGB protesters outside Southwark Council, taken by IWGB and permission provided

Southwark Council cleaner with spine issues denied sick pay

The inside of a Crisis charity shop, with writing and a cartoon on the wall.

Camberwell charity store to donate goods to hospital in bid to reduce shoplifting

Two sculptors sit on their sculpture, which mimics a building foundation.

Southwark sculpture challenges overconsumption in building industry

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