Nurseries failing food hygiene standards

 
 
 
By Sylvia Rowley
 
Most nurseries and playgroups in Southwark are failing to meet basic legal food hygiene standards, an investigation by The Platform has found.

Fear over use of “toxic” herbicide

By Ali Nobil Ahmad

 
Fears that a “toxic” herbicide will be used to clear land in Brockley have provoked concern from leaseholders and an investigation by the council.

Darts champ defies liver transplant

By Ciaran McCauley

 
Former world champion Andy Fordham made an extraordinary return to darts last weekend just six months after being threatened with a liver transplant.

HIV majority neglected

By Sylvia Rowley and Ciaran McCauley
The health of black Africans living in Lewisham could be compromised because of a lack of HIV prevention services from health authorities, The Platform can reveal.

Veganism on the rise

By Mei-Ling McNamara
It’s official: veganism is the new vegetarianism.  A growing trend that shuns eating animal-sourced products is gaining momentum this month in a national awareness campaign.