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.

Housing estate grows their own

By Ceiri O’Driscoll

Peckham-grown produce could soon be hitting shelves as a local housing estate is turning unused grassland into an orchard, thanks to a coalition of groups campaigning for a healthier Southwark.

Begging for bags in New Cross

By Ceiri O’Driscoll
Customers will have to ask for free plastic bags from now on, a New Cross supermarket has announced. 
New Cross Road Sainsburys’ introduced the move as part of a national scheme launched in October. 
“We’re all trying to be greener these days,” said Rob Lewis, store manager: “I’m pleased we’re doing our bit.” 
The move has [...]