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Motorists could be charged £3 to cross Hammersmith Bridge to pay for its repair
By Jacob Phillips, Local Democracy Reporter Motorists could be charged £3 to cross Hammersmith Bridge in order to pay for…
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Lewisham’s Alex Yee takes gold in first Olympics helping Jonny Browlee to win in triathlon mixed relay
Great Britain’s Alex Yee, from Lewisham, and Jessica Learmonth, Jonny Brownlee and Georgia Taylor-Brown won the inaugural Olympic triathlon mixed…
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Mayor Sadiq Khan announces £3 million boost for creative sector to aid recovery from pandemic
By Joe Talora, Local Democracy Reporter London’s creative sector is to receive a £3 million boost to support its recovery…
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“Statement of intent” – Jed Wallace says duo’s arrival shows Millwall mean business
Jed Wallace believes the signings of Benik Afobe and George Saville are “a statement of intent” by Millwall. Striker Afobe,…
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Lawyers for Lambeth sex abuse survivors demand new inquiry into police conduct
Lawyers, social workers and ex-cops have called for a new inquiry into child abuse in Lambeth, because, they claim so…
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Lambeth sex abuse survivors demand new inquiry into police failings
Survivors have demanded a new and independent inquiry into police involvement in historic child abuse in Lambeth over police involvement…
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‘There was no one to help me when I was abused in Lambeth’
LAMBETH CHILD ABUSE SCANDAL SPECIAL Sandra Fearon was up in court within weeks of leaving Shirley Oaks – one…
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“I’d be left thinking it was something that has slipped away from me” – Millwall’s Scott Malone on wanting to end wait for a promotion and setting high personal targets again
Scott Malone has played in all of England’s top four divisions but has never won promotion. And the flying Millwall…
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Gunman jailed for dressing as a delivery driver brandishing a shotgun to attack his victim at home
A gunman dressed as a delivery driver who lunged at an East Dulwich man at home with his young daughter…
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Mother and sister’s Tube challenge in name of tragic 18-year-old
A tragic 18-year-old girl’s love for the Tube has inspired her mother and sister to take on an incredible fundraising challenge…
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Dangerous driving drug dealer jailed after fast pace chase almost hits child
A drug dealer who tried to escape cops by driving double the speed-limit on the wrong side of the road,…
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Nearly 350,000 Londoners were still on furlough at the end of June despite lockdown restrictions easing
By Joe Talora, Local Democracy Reporter Nearly 350,000 Londoners were still on furlough at the end of June, despite the…
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Furious Croydon families ‘do council’s job for them’ asking 350 people about traffic fine zones
By Tara O’Connor, local democracy reporter Angry Broad Green locals have done “all the work for the council” asking more…
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Council spent £1.7m on estate it plans to tear down
By Grainne Cuffe, Local Democracy Reporter Lewisham council spent nearly £1.7 million repairing an estate it plans to tear down. Milford…
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Marcus Hook’s Surrey CCC column: My verdict on The Hundred – which has created a divide – and the one big benefit to come out of the tournament
Aside from the genuine concerns, The Hundred has so far proved a great advertisement for domestic cricket. The finish to…
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Alex Grace’s verdict on Millwall’s 1-1 friendly draw at Gillingham – Lions look set to make hay from set-pieces this season
BY ALEX GRACE Set-pieces are something that Millwall failed to make the most of last season. But now they really…
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Edmund Brack’s verdict on Crystal Palace’s 2-2 friendly draw with Charlton – as Joachim Andersen’s arrival is set to help Patrick Vieira’s tactics
BY EDMUND BRACK While Crystal Palace’s high-intensity press was effective against Charlton, there were signs on Tuesday night that their…
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Surrey CCC: Ryan Patel produces blistering batting display in Royal London One-Day Cup victory over Notts
Ryan Patel was the star of another satisfying Surrey performance in the Royal London One-Day Cup, this time against Notts…
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Crystal Palace land Joachim Andersen – who shone on loan at Fulham – on permanent deal
Crystal Palace have completed the signing of Denmark international defender Joachim Andersen on a five-year deal. The 25-year-old centre-back joins…
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Young people share emotional stories and put forward their solutions to tackle knife crime
South London’s youth ‘leaders of the future’ have shared emotional real-life stories and put forward their solutions on how to tackle…
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New scheme launched to help 40,000 people who lost their jobs during Covid
More than 40,000 people in Croydon, Merton, Greenwich, Bexley, and Bromley are set to receive support to overcome barriers, retrain and…
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Retired fruit and vegetable seller creates moving artwork highlighting men’s mental health issues
By Davina Hyde A 59-year-old retiree has achieved his life-long ambition of studying art – and now creates pieces depicting…
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Merton coronavirus cases finally fall after weeks of ‘sky high’ numbers but council still urges caution
By Tara O’Connor, local democracy reporter After weeks of “sky high” coronavirus numbers in Merton cases are finally falling –…
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Oxford graduate from Bexley launches fundraiser to pay for place at prestigious drama school
By Lauren Russell An Oxford university graduate from Bexley who was part of the first BAME drama society is fundraising…
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Council’s ‘most unpopular plans ever’ scrapped as families crush Lambeth recycling centre bid
By Grainne Cuffe, local democracy reporter The ‘most unpopular’ plans Lambeth Council has ever seen was unanimously defeated after major…
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Theatre Review: Premiere of …cake at Theatre Peckham is a heartbreaking portrait of a mother-daughter relationship
The premiere of …cake by award winning playwright babirye bukilwa has opened at the Theatre Peckham. Written by the Women’s…
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School kids force Croydon Council U-turn on plans to close two children’s centres
By Tara O’Connor, local democracy reporter Pressure from school kids has forced Croydon Council to U-turn on plans to close…
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Extinction Rebellion take to Wandsworth streets to protest council’s lack of action over air pollution
Activists have been seen carrying a coffin through Wandsworth as part of a protest against council’s lack of action about…
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Homes saved from demolition as Lambeth Council backs away from court battle with families
By Grainne Cuffe, local democracy reporter Lambeth Council has cancelled permission for its own housing company to demolish homes on…
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Historic church faces months of repair after crypt floods with sewage
By Jacob Phillips, local democracy reporter A grade I listed church is facing months of repair work after its crypt…
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Four takeaways from Millwall’s 1-1 friendly draw at Gillingham
Millwall drew 1-1 with Gillingham at The Priestfield stadium on Tuesday evening, after Jake Cooper’s late header cancelled out Kyle…
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Nigel Adkins explains absence of Charlton defender Ryan Inniss during pre-season draw at Palace
BY LOUIS MENDEZ Ryan Inniss will continue to be eased through pre-season in order to manage his workload ahead of…
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Four takeaways from Charlton Athletic’s 2-2 friendly draw at Crystal Palace
Goals from Jayden Stockley and Josh Davison earned Charlton Athletic a 2-2 draw at Crystal Palace tonight. Both sides had…
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London’s newest attraction, the Marble Arch Mound, gets off to a soggy start
By Jacob Phillips, Local Democracy Reporter A ‘muddy’ Marble Arch Mound has got off to a soggy start as building…
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TfL shows “progress” towards better finances, but still faces £500m funding gap
By Joe Talora, Local Democracy Reporter Transport for London (TfL) still faces a £500million funding gap for the year despite…
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Lambeth council made it easy for staff to abuse children in care homes says new report
Children in care of Lambeth council were subjected to levels cruelty and sexual abuse that are “hard to comprehend”, a…
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London Mayor: Climate change a “key priority” after capital floods
By Joe Talora, Local Democracy Reporter Sadiq Khan has said tackling climate change is a “key priority” ahead of a…
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Jade Dernbach to end 19-year career at Surrey CCC
Jade Dernbach has announced he will be leaving Surrey at the end of the season, after 19 years at the…
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Fourth member of Stockwell Six, missing for nearly 50 years, is found overseas
A fourth member of the Stockwell Six who had not been found, after three of them were cleared in the…
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Patrick Vieira backed to take the defensive shackles off Crystal Palace
BY ALESSANDRO SCHIAVONE Former FC Metz manager Vincent Hognon has tipped new Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira to be a…
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Hercules Wimbledon AC: Gold for John Webster, 82, at Surrey Masters Championships
BY TOM POLLAK John Webster, Hercules Wimbledon Athletic Club’s oldest member, ended a 19-month absence to win gold at the…
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Fears floods could be “taste of things to come” as residents call for improved drainage
By James Mayer, Local Democracy Reporter Families fear yesterday’s London floods are “a taste for things to come” after torrential…
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Sewage spouts 100ft into the air over Hammersmith Bridge as storm drain erupts
By Jacob Phillips, Local Democracy Reporter A Hammersmith resident was left stunned as a sewage-laden geyser shot 20 metres into…
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Housemates spend hours bailing out water to save home during floods
By Grainne Cuffe, Local Democracy Reporter Housemates in Camberwell spent three hours shovelling water with buckets to stop their home…
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Cyclist who suffered multiple life-changing injuries when hit by car on way to work issues warning to others
A cyclist seriously injured when travelling to work has issued a road safety warning ahead of an expected surge in…
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Campaigners fighting to save green space from housing development
Campaigners are fighting to save green space in Southwark after the council outlined 28 estates in the borough on which…
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Wimbledon’s Liam Ansell scores twice in GB Hockey’s 3-1 win over Canada at Tokyo Olympics
BY LUCAS BALL Wimbledon’s Liam Ansell scored twice as Great Britain’s men made it six points from six with a…
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Lewisham’s Alex Yee wins silver in the triathlon at Tokyo Olympics
Lewisham’s Alex Yee won a silver medal in the triathlon at the Tokyo Olympics. The 23-year-old, making his Games debut,…
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Ninety new flats could be built on the site of a former car dealership in Croydon
By Tara O’Connor, local democracy reporter A block of 90 new flats could be built on the site of a…
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Lambeth Council hires firm that was fined £250k for failing to protect employee who died
By Grainne Cuffe, local democracy reporter Lambeth Council has hired a firm that was fined £250,000 for failing to protect…
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