Asbestos and sinkhole found in south London library

14-08-2026 20:47 via standard.co.uk

Asbestos and sinkhole found in south London library

The south London authority closed Shortlands Library at 110 Shortlands Road in January for safety reasons after cracks were found in one of the library’s rear walls

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