Black cabs face bleak future

By Lena de Casparis
Traditional Black Cabs are facing a massive decline in takings, as the economic crisis hits London cab drivers.

A thousand jobs lost in Southwark and Lewisham

 
By Dominique Brady
Over 1,000 jobs have been lost in Southwark and Lewisham as companies feel the devastating effects of the economic downturn, and experts warn the situation could be even worse.

Pardew to be sacked by Charlton?

 
By Stuart Forbes
Alan Pardew’s tenure as Charlton manager could soon be over if Charlton Athletic Supporters’ Club reports are accurate.

Historic pub turns new page

by Enjoli Liston

From barrow boys to brokers, sausage-makers to solicitors: 120 loyal punters of one of Southwark’s oldest pubs have been photographed for a commemorative book to mark its impending closure. 
Over 750 people came to The Wheatsheaf pub opposite Borough Market on Wednesday night, to celebrate the book’s launch – and to raise their glasses [...]