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Herbie Russell
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Deputy Editor, Southwark News
London
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Soccer/Football, Features Politics, News. Investigative Stories, Basketball Profiles
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By Herbie Russell Verified| Southwark News Verified The Old Vic has announced today they have raised a record total of £235,000 for local charity Waterloo Foodbank from audiences attending its Christmas production, writes Callum Smyth…Repeated year in year out the Waterloo theatre’s 2024 production of A Christmas Carol saw the highest total of in-person donations received from festive audiences yet. In 2023 alone, Waterloo Foodbank and its partners supported over 27,000 people, of which 17,500 were children.
By Herbie Russell Verified| Southwark News Verified Two pubs in South London have been featured in a prestigious ranking of the top gastropubs in the UK writes Issy ClarkeThe Camberwell Arms on Camberwell Church Street placed 38th in Estrella Damm’s 2025 Top 50 Gastropubs, while The Anchor & Hope in Waterloo made the extended list coming in at 51st. The Camberwell Arms, led by chef Mike Davies who also runs Frank’s Cafe in Peckham, was praised by organisers for its seasonal dishes and its house-made bread, ice cream, smoked fish and ferments.
By Herbie Russell Verified| Southwark News Verified The Old Vic has announced today they have raised a record total of £235,000 for local charity Waterloo Foodbank from audiences attending its Christmas production, writes Callum Smyth…Repeated year in year out the Waterloo theatre’s 2024 production of A Christmas Carol saw the highest total of in-person donations received from festive audiences yet. In 2023 alone, Waterloo Foodbank and its partners supported over 27,000 people, of which 17,500 were children.
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Southwark News
Community Matters Media Ltd - telling stories that matter As south London changes we're still here, fighting to make sure our community has a voice and stays in the know. We're known for holding those in power to account and bringing you the stories you won't find anywhere else, from exclusive investigations to our history long reads. We are proud to be the home of: Southwark News - London's only independent, paid for newspaper. Everyone ‘round here reads it. News At Den - Exclusive insight and analysis from the only paper with a dedicated Millwall reporter who follows the Lions to every single game South London Weekly - A new quality paper for south London The South Londoner magazine - your guide to unmissable south London Bermondsey Biscuit and Rotherhithe Docker magazine - the people and places that make Bermondsey and Rotherhithe Greenwich & Lewisham Weekender magazine - what's on and arts and entertainment CM Media - Our parent company, and home to our talented team of content creators and PR experts. We can amplify your message. In the last 20 years we have: Successfully campaigned to build a new school in Bermondsey Helped create 100 apprentices in 100 days, and then created 100 apprenticeship opportunities in as many companies Co-launched the Southwark Blue Plaques scheme, voted for by local people, recognising dozens of historically important people and buildings Raised more than £100,000 for the amazing Evelina Children's Hospital Given away over £10,000 of free advertising to other independent local businesses during the pandemic Given away free advertising to Brixton businesses after the 2011 riots, and to Herne Hill businesses after extreme flooding Led the fight to keep Rotherhithe as a suburban haven Remained proud to be a London Living Wage employer Trained dozens of reporters and helped work experience trainees find jobs in our industry
London, United Kingdom
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Founded: 1987