south-west London

Recent news from south-west London highlights two distinct developments. In one instance, celebrities including Mick Jagger and Eric Clapton have successfully opposed plans for a 29-storey tower development near Battersea Bridge on the south bank of the River Thames. This victory comes after a two-year campaign against the developer Rockwell Property, preventing the construction of a 100-metre tower. Concurrently, discussions surrounding the notorious "black-cab rapist" John Worboys have resurfaced, with Carrie Johnson suggesting the number of victims could be significantly higher than previously thought, potentially reaching 1,000 or more. Worboys, who is serving a life sentence for drugging and assaulting women, remains a subject of concern and ongoing revelations regarding his past crimes. These events underscore the area's engagement with both contemporary urban planning disputes and the lingering impact of past criminal activities.