Southwark's licensing committee has recommended a 'saturation zone' for pubs, bars and off-licences in part of Borough and Bankside.
Communities secretary John Denham has vetoed P&O's proposal for three tall buildings in York Road because they would harm the Westminster World Heritage Site and local listed buildings including the Royal Festival Hall.
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