Baby P play at Southwark Playhouse

 
 
By Sylvia Rowley
It has dominated headlines and bulletins of late, but is the tragedy of Baby P fit material for a play? 

Burgess Park may close following attacks on cyclists

 
By Lena de Casparis
Attacks on cyclists after dark may lead to night-time closure of one of the largest parks in south-east London as no other solution can be found.

London City Airport aircraft noise complaints soar

 
By Paul Bentley
Furious residents are lodging more complaints than ever about aircraft noise around London City Airport, an investigation by The Platform can reveal.

Youth rep speaks out at knife crime meeting

 
By Lena de Casparis
“A wall of silence” prevents dialogue between young people and politicians, a Peckham youth representative told The Platform after speaking at a home affairs select committee on Monday.

Wii keeps kids fit at the Damilola Taylor community centre

 
By Enjoli Liston                                                                            

As the winter nights draw in, it’s not surprising many kids are keen to abandon outdoor [...]