Staff Reporter – Southwark News

Jamaican-Turkish fusion lands in Peckham with serious flavour and even better vibes

Staff Reporter — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:03:04 +0000

An original Jamaican-Turkish fusion residency has opened up in a Peckham pub, and it already feels like it was always meant to be here, writes Myfanwy Fleming-Jones… Jurkish, created by Peckham-born Nazli Ramadan, brings a vibe as full of life and as diverse as the community surrounding it — complete with honey-infused cocktails brewed to […]

Strike looming at London South Bank University

Staff Reporter — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Staff at London South Bank University (LBSU) have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action after planned contract changes caused uproar and an growth in union membership. The University Colleges Union (UCU) has already lambasted a new plan by the LBSU that would, they say, take academics off their current contracts, leave new staff unable […]

New junior parkrun launched in Southwark Park

Staff Reporter — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:57:33 +0000

A junior parkrun for children between the ages of four and 14 has been launched in Southwark Park, writes Joe Rattue… The event is free to attend and takes place every Sunday at 9am starting from the path east of the playground and the Southwark Park Pavilion Café. Event Director Saskia Dykstra said “Everyone is […]

Spring cider festival to bring local brews and tasting experiences to Southwark

Staff Reporter — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:40:03 +0000

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) will be hosting a cider and perry festival in Elephant and Castle on April 25, writes Rich Brann… The one-day event at Rocket Van Studio will bring more than 30 different ciders and perries (pear cider) to Southwark, with many of the drinks on offer brewed locally using South […]

King’s College Hospital ‘ranks among Europe’s best in digitalisation’

Staff Reporter — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:33:29 +0000

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has been recognised for its digital maturity, which measures the trust’s ability to use technology to the advantage of patients, writes Pablo Munoz… The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) has recognised the trust’s IT team with an outstanding valuation following their assessment, which makes it one of […]

Oval theatre to host double-bill of Soviet political satire

Staff Reporter — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:18:04 +0000

A double-bill of bold Soviet political satire is set to be held in Oval’s Golden Goose Theatre, writes Maya Sgaravato-Grant… The plays Charlie and Striptease, written by award-winning Polish playwright Slawomir Mrozek in the 1960s and 1970s, will be performed from Tuesday 21 April. Combining comedy with unsettling drama through Mrozek’s characteristic blend of absurdity […]

How Southwark street footballers are signing up to top clubs

Staff Reporter — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:06:10 +0000

Southwark has become a hotbed of football talent with one grassroots team playing a critical role in mentoring young boys and connecting them with professional scouts, writes Oliver London… Southwark Residents FC has not only risen to compete at the highest levels of grassroots football, but has become an important pathway for local talents to […]

Save Old Kent Road – protestors to demonstrate in national rally this Saturday and local rally next Saturday

Staff Reporter — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:30:00 +0000

The Save Old Kent Road campaign is planning a major demonstration in Southwark next weekend as well as an appearance at the National Housing Demonstration this Saturday, writes Rich Brann. Alongside the Southwark Housing and Planning Emergency (SHAPE) group, the national demonstration in Central London this weekend as well as the march along the Old […]

Why is Bermondsey hosting an Oktoberfest in April?

Staff Reporter — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:54:00 +0000

The Bermondsey Bierkeller will be throwing a rare celebration of the traditional German Springfest starting this weekend and running every Saturday for a month, writes Rich Brann… While most people will be familiar with the traditional festival of Oktoberfest, held across Bavaria and Southern Germany and now popular in the UK and USA, fewer will […]

Dulwich road closed due to burst pipe – after 11 hours of flooding

Staff Reporter — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:43:00 +0000

A road was closed at the weekend – 11 hours after a burst pipe flooded a junction in Dulwich, writes Joe Rattue… Traffic was diverted from Park Hall Road at 9.30pm after a water main – seven inches in diameter – was punctured outside the Gipsy Hill Telephone Exchange. A member of the repair crew […]