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Crime & Safety · SouthwarkMark Tyrrell convicted of rape and sexual assault in Southwark
A jury at Southwark Crown Court convicted former police officer Mark Tyrrell of rape, three sexual assaults and perverting the course of justice on 27 October 2026. He remains in custody, will be sentenced on 16 December, and the Met Police may seek to strip his pension.
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Local News · LondonSouthwark and Borough among UK's top bed bug hotspots
Southwark and Borough (SE1) has been identified as one of Britain's worst affected areas for bed bug infestations. A new analysis of pest control call-outs placed the postcode district 13th nationally among the top 15 hotspots.
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Southwark records most burglaries as London figures fall
Southwark recorded the highest number of burglaries in London in September 2026, with 224 incidents. This is almost six times the 39 recorded in Kingston upon Thames. Across the capital, 3,829 burglaries were logged, a 3.9% decrease over the previous 12 months. Five boroughs shared the highest burglary rate per capita.
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Property & Planning · SouthwarkArms factory opens on Old Kent Road
A new manufacturing facility has opened on Old Kent Road in Southwark, south London, producing specialist metal components for the defence industry. The company, Isembard, was founded two years ago and serves customers in defence, robotics, and nuclear energy sectors.
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Local News · SouthwarkWoman admits manslaughter after boyfriend's death
Joanna Cierpka, 51, has pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility. Her boyfriend, Henrik Slotsaa, 52, was found dead at their Elephant and Castle home on March 15, 2026.
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Local News · SouthwarkBermondsey waste fire sends smoke across Southwark, 100 firefighters tackle blaze
A fire at a waste facility on Landmann Way in Bermondsey prompted a major response from the London Fire Brigade on 18 August 2026. About 100 firefighters and 15 fire engines attended the scene, where 50 tonnes of household waste burned, producing thick smoke across the area.
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Met Police charge 238 after week-long crackdown in Lambeth and Southwark
Metropolitan Police arrested 297 people and charged 238 during a week-long operation targeting gang violence in Lambeth and Southwark. Officers seized 38 weapons, including knives and firearms, as knife crime fell by 18% in the area.
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Crime & Safety · SouthwarkFour hospitalised after Camberwell Green car fire on 3 August
Four people were taken to hospital after a car caught fire at the junction of Camberwell Green, Camberwell New Road and Denmark Hill on 3 August 2026. The incident caused a northbound road closure and disrupted bus services for over two hours.
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Culture & Arts · SouthwarkMillwall sign defender Danny Batth on one-year contract
Millwall have signed experienced defender Danny Batth on a one-year deal. The 35-year-old, who helped Sunderland win League One promotion in 2022, will add competition at centre-back and leadership to the squad ahead of their EFL Cup opener against QPR on 6 August.
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Culture & Arts · SouthwarkAna Mendieta exhibition opens at Tate Modern
Tate Modern has launched a major exhibition dedicated to Ana Mendieta, marking the artist's largest retrospective in the UK. The collection explores her use of the body, natural materials, and ritual to address themes of displacement and death.
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Lifestyle & Food · LondonFree London events this weekend: Aperol, Pokémon and Latin dance
Walthamstow, Southwark, Tower Hamlets, Wandsworth, Hackney and Kensington & Chelsea offer free events this weekend, including Aperol Spritz giveaways, Pokémon GO celebrations and a Latin American dance party at Tate Modern.
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