Sunday 22 March 2020
News & features published on 22 March 2020
London Bridge & West Bermondsey: 'phenomenal' community response
"Southwark absolutely has the best residents on the planet," says Cllr Humaira Ali, who has told us about how people in her London Bridge & West Bermondsey ward have stepped up to help each other during the COVID-19 crisis.
Borough Market: don't come in groups and don't hang around
Borough Market has issued new guidance to shoppers to keep traders and the public safe during the COVID-19 emergency.
Council leader urges Southwark residents to stay at home
With Southwark having more COVID-19 cases than any other borough, the council leader Peter John has urged residents to heed advice to stay at home. Playgrounds will now be locked to highlight the risks of unnecessary social contact.
Forum discussions active on 22 March 2020
Tweets on 22 March 2020
RT @silv24: This is the face of someone who just spent 9 hours in personal protective equipment moving critically ill Covid19 patients arou…
RT @DCMS: During the coronavirus pandemic, people should avoid travelling unless it is essential. This means you should avoid visiting holi…
RT @SadiqKhan: LONDON: I cannot emphasise this strongly enough. Unless you follow these instructions, people will die.
âž¡ï¸ Do not leave ho…
RT @peterjohn6: With significantly fewer deaths than the UK, Germany has banned gatherings of more than 2 people. Why are we not taking tou…
"We are all from different hospitals, playing different roles and potentially all cross-contaminating†- St Thomas'… https://t.co/Lv21uzDl8f
RT @nmsonline: As of 7pm tomorrow, *all* McDonald’s in the UK & Ireland will close due to #COVID19 and #coronavirus concerns. McDonald’s do…
RT @JambusterLondon: A2 Old Kent Road (SE1/SE5) (Northbound) at the junction of Humphrey Street - Lane 2 & 3 (of 3) blocked due to a collis…
Anglican Churches in Greater London are now closing their doors entirely and will no longer be open even for privat… https://t.co/OIhVaSFOX5
Sunday #coronavirus COVID-19 stats for our boroughs:
Southwark: 139 cases (+5 from Saturday)
Lambeth: 127 cases (… https://t.co/LgjVCt8WSz
RT @deansouthwark: A candle burns in @Southwarkcathed Deanery window as we pray for all caught up in the pandemic - and that is all of us.…
"Southwark absolutely has the best residents on the planet," says @cllrhumaira who has told us about how residents… https://t.co/w2SZ2eYDj0
Fundraiser in memory of Sara Zelenak, victim of the London Bridge terrorist attack, becomes virtual bike ride due t… https://t.co/0WFY1I3V6A
Lambeth Council: "all playgrounds and gyms in parks will be closed from tomorrow"
RT @kaiytea: Some seemingly organised footie games still going on in Tabard Gardens this morning...
RT @FloEshalomi: I’ve received emails from constituents worried about crowds of people gathering in the parks and cafes. We all have to fol…
The @BoroughMarket has issued new guidance to shoppers to keep traders and the public safe during the COVID-19 emer… https://t.co/7ygubU9KSS
RT @rebeccalury: From tonight, we are taking the decision to close all playgrounds and spaces in @lb_southwark parks which can be locked. P…
With Southwark having more COVID-19 cases than any other borough, the council leader @peterjohn6 has urged resident… https://t.co/TTagmHHQaM
RT @Lambeth_ILCP: We want to say a huge thank you to all who have reached out and volunteered in the past few days. Your help is making suc…
RT @peterjohn6: Those playgrounds and spaces in @lb_southwark parks which can be locked will be locked and not re-opened after tonight. Par…
RT @FloEshalomi: I have received emails from many concerned #Vauxhall constituents stuck abroad-as far as Peru &Morocco. My office made rep…
RT @thamesclippers: @se1 We continue to run our service to support key workers but unfortunately this year, Mother’s Day is best spent at h…
Blossom on the Tabard Gardens estate pic.twitter.com/cazEQuwkeb
RT @OnLondon: Finn is an ASLEF organiser for the Tube, so he speaks with authority. #londoncoronavirus
London Bridge Station. pic.twitter.com/I0mW8IhDNK
The river is quiet except for @thamesclippers who continue to operate for now, with a reduced timetable. pic.twitter.com/HejFXqw4aW
The nave of @Southwarkcathed is filled with the smell of incense after this morning’s live streamed Choral Eucharis… https://t.co/Fm0fQNsAJp
Services from @georgethemartyr live streamed on Facebook today pic.twitter.com/xNWxpCZOes
Fresh produce available in the entrance to @mercatometropol in Newington Causeway. pic.twitter.com/VWRFnhZdnF
Message to Southwark people from @peterjohn6, leader of @lb_southwark: "Every one of our residents is important to… https://t.co/Ok0lwsRmFw
RT @MPSFirearms: #SCO19 assisted our unarmed @MPSSouthBank colleagues last night, to identify and arrest a number of males who were suspect…
Live webcast of Choral Eucharist from @Southwarkcathed on Facebook now: https://t.co/wt2xfcpcCm
@Fids_sdiF @Whittz Lambeth "Parking controls operate as normal on all our roads to ensure essential business can ru… https://t.co/2LaW7hUpUZ
RT @SadiqKhan: IMPORTANT: My message to Londoners:
âž¡ï¸ Do not leave home unless you have a very good reason.
âž¡ï¸ Do not go to work or use p…
The Anchor Bankside, 1986 - by @Peter_Marshall https://t.co/EcWdJHbQTp
RT @thegladpub: It is with a broken heart that we've had to close our doors in light of the current situation! Rest assured, we'll be open…
“Nobody else should be using public transportâ€@SadiqKhanKhan says he will keep buses and tubes running for essential workers on@MarrShowShow
RT @ITVWales: Confused about the difference between self-isolation and social distancing - and who should do it? 🤷ðŸ»â€â™€ï¸ Watch this as @robos…
RT @ChangePlease: Change Please will deliver...very soon! Plans are afoot at Change Please HQ to deliver you coffee, food and essentials (a…
Christ Church Southwark is one of many local churches who have made their Sunday worship available online. https://t.co/0UuW1avpUZ
RajeshAgrawal @SadiqKhan will be on @MarrShow today morning to discuss the latest on #covid19UK
RT @BStreetDeliLDN: We've altered our opening hours.
Our opening hours for today and next week are -
Sunday 9-6
Mon to Sat 8-6
These may…
RT @deansouthwark: We are sorry that you can’t be with us in person for worship @Southwarkcathed today. But we invite you to join us online…
RT @deansouthwark: It was a very quiet walk into @Southwarkcathed along Bankside and Clink Street this morning. But I was paying for you al…
RT @BillNeelyNBC: 3 things I have learned about the #coronavirus crisis. 1. Hospitals are not the frontline in this war. You are. The medic…
RT @kieronjwilliams: The government must act NOW to dramatically restrict social contact. Every day we wait puts the lives of thousands mor…
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