Tapas Brindisa in Southwark Street has been presented with a special poster to recognise the five star status it achieved in recent hygiene inspections.
Two young tourist information volunteers have been commended for their part in helping to save the life of a woman who collapsed with an epileptic fit at London Bridge in August.
The Archbishop of Canterbury has helped to make a "Dove of Peace" mosaic which will be installed in Archbishop's Park early next year.
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