Internationally-renowned writer and broadcaster Lemn Sissay OBE – an official poet of the London 2012 Olympics – has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London at a ceremony today.Sissay, who came to national recognition in 1988 at the age of …

A youth-led charity’s scheme tackling racism in schools in Bexley will expand and continue for two years – thanks to new funding.Erith-based Active Horizons offers leadership training to equip young people as ‘youth ambassadors’, to help them to …

The Big City celebrates artists who paint London on a huge scale, creating immersive works that dominate interior spacesUnique exhibition showcases some of the largest paintings in the Gallery’s collection and includes many rarely-seen works by …

A new City of London programme offering Londoners jobs, work experience, and apprenticeships has begun. The scheme, run by the City of London Corporation and called ‘Connecting Communities: Bridge to Success’, also offers people aged 18 and over …

A prominent London policing leader said last night [18 January] that it is “critical” that the fight against fraudsters is delivered with a “collaborative and proactive” approach between police forces, the government, and businesses. James Thomson, …

Hundreds of Lambeth residents will learn how to grow their own food, make friends and improve their health – thanks to new funding for a social action charity.Almost a decade ago, Loughborough Junction Action Group – known locally as LJAG – began …