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Family fun at festival Brockwell Bounce this half-term
Brockwell Bounce, a free, family festival set in glorious Brockwell Park is taking place over three days this half-term holiday.…
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Emily doing her best to keep on track for Miss England title
By Davina Hyde A woman is cycling her way through the first heats of Miss England, after embarking on a…
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Four takeaways from Crystal Palace’s 2021/22 season: Player recruitment hits the right note as Vieira settles in quickly – but this summer is crucial
Crystal Palace’s 2021/22 season has come to an end. The Eagles recorded a 1-0 win against Manchester United – their…
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Passengers and trainspotters hail opening of new Elizabeth Line
By Kiro Evans, Local Democracy Reporter People in Woolwich said the Elizabeth Line will change the area for good as…
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Team gets ready to take the plunge in Jersey to France charity swim
By Davina Hyde Members of a swimming club are teaming up to swim from Jersey to France in a five-person…
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Crystal Palace midfielder makes promise for next season
Will Hughes has promised Crystal Palace fans that there is “a lot more to come” from him after completing his…
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Kieron Pollard links up with Sunil Narine at Surrey CCC
BY MARCUS HOOK Surrey have confirmed that the former West Indies skipper Kieron Pollard will be reunited with fellow Trinidadian…
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Hundreds sign petition calling for pub seating to be reinstated
By Robert Firth, Local Democracy Reporter A pub has been backed by hundreds of punters after a council banned people…
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Pair run Copenhagen Marathon for hospital which saved friend’s life
Two friends took on the Copenhagen Marathon to thank the hospital that saved their best friend’s life after he caught…
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Charlton defensive prospect signs new two-year deal – but midfielder James Vennings released
Charlton Athletic have announced their academy retained list – with Lucas Ness signing a new two-year contract. But midfielder James…
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Keith Urban starts his UK tour at the Hammersmith Eventim Apollo
Keith Urban brought country flair to Hammersmith’s Eventim Apollo for the first of two nights at the iconic venue, writes…
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Council prosecuted mum of boy who missed school because he was afraid of being groomed by gangsters
By Robert Firth, Local Democracy Reporter A council has been criticised after prosecuting the mum of a boy who missed…
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Teenager raises £2,000 in memory of his father who died at the age of 46
A 13-year-old boy has raised more than £2,000 in the name of his father who died at the age of…
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Residents stuck in tower block riddled with fire safety problems just yards from site of Lakanal House tragedy
By Robert Firth, Local Democracy Reporter Residents are stuck in a dangerous tower block riddled with fire safety problems because…
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Defender confirms Crystal Palace exit and thanks club for ‘loyalty’
BY ANDREW MCSTEEN Crystal Palace defender Martin Kelly has announced that he will be leaving the club with his contract…
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Palace boss Patrick Vieira: ‘Manchester United win the best way to end the season’
Patrick Vieira believed that the 1-0 win against Manchester United was the best way to end a “really good season”…
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Palace boss Patrick Vieira says Jesurun Rak-Sakyi loan decision needs to be made
Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira says a decision will need to be made about whether Jesurun Rak-Sakyi will go out…
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Bromley win FA Trophy – Michael Cheek’s goal seals 1-0 win over Wrexham at Wembley
Bromley beat Wrexham to become the 2021-22 FA Trophy champions for the first time in their history after Michael Cheek’s…
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Barkley late header deals 2-1 win over Watford to leave Chelsea in third place in Premier League
By Paul Lagan at Stamford Bridge Chelsea 2 v Watford 1 Ross Barkley came off the bench to give Chelsea…
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Matchroom Boxing boss Hearn bemused Anthony Yarde turned down mega money for Joshua Buatsi clash
Matchroom Boxing chief Eddie Hearn would love to match Joshua Buatsi with Anthony Yarde and has questioned why the latter…
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Joshua Buatsi not totally ready for ring great Canelo Alvarez or WBA world champion Dmitry Bivol
Joshua Buatsi’s trainer believes the Croydon fighter needs at least one more bout before challenging for a world title. The…
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How to overcome labour shortages
Within the trades industry, recruitment is an ongoing issue. There are too many companies and too much work for a…
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Gala music festival given a permanent home at Peckham Rye Park
A dance music festival was so loud nearby residents could sing along to the songs. Now it’s been given a…
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Surrey CCC look strong candidates to have a stronger T20 campaign than in recent years
The domestic T20 enters its 20th season on Wednesday, starting with a repeat of last year’s final, at Canterbury –…
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Couple who escaped Grenfell blaze offered new flat on the 10th floor, inquiry hears
By Hannah Neary, Local Democracy Reporter A woman who escaped the Grenfell Tower fire has been stuck for years in…
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AFC Wimbledon manager Johnnie Jackson: The ambition has to be promotion
BY RICHARD [email protected] Johnnie Jackson has been in football long enough to know that success on the pitch – relative…
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Indoor market traders fear for future as entrance is forced to close early
By Charlotte Lillywhite, Local Democracy Reporter Traders at one of the oldest indoor markets in London fear they will struggle…
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West Indian superstar Kieron Pollard signs for Surrey in T20 Vitality Blast
West Indian superstar Kieron Pollard will be joining Surrey to play in this year’s T20 Vitality Blast. The big-hitting Trinidadian…
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‘Cat cafe’ could close forever – after owner is told she can’t keep cats
By Hannah Neary, Local Democracy Reporter A cat café could close forever – after the owner was told she can’t…
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Fran Kirby ready for England action at Women’s Euros and midfielder ends eight-year stay with Chelsea
Fran Kirby has declared herself ready to take part in this summer’s UEFA Women’s Euros. Chelsea’s attacking midfielder was named in…
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Hospital worker and family moved to rat-infested flat for six months are still there – six years later
By Robert Firth, Local Democracy Reporter A hospital worker living in a rat-infested temporary flat on a deserted housing estate…
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Marcus Hook’s Surrey CCC column: Jamie Overton set to be key man in T20 Blast
Rain had the final say at Beckenham last week, but Surrey now swap their whites for coloured clothing still atop…
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Stay calm if there is an emergency
As a pet owner, the thought of an unexpected accident or injury to your beloved four-legged friend can be your…
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In My View: Rosena Allin-Khan, MP for Tooting
For my entire life, I had only lived through a Conservative-run Wandsworth council. That changed on the evening of May…
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Hercules Wimbledon AC: Record medal haul at Surrey Championships at Kingston
Athletes from Hercules Wimbledon Athletic Club achieved a record medal haul at the annual Surrey track and field championships at…
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Thanks to everyone who took part in clinical trials during pandemic
We want to thank each and every one of you who have taken part in research across London and Kent,…
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New AFC Wimbledon boss Johnnie Jackson didn’t need break after Charlton Athletic exit
BY RICHARD [email protected] Johnnie Jackson is adamant he was ready for an instant return to management after being named AFC…
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Patrick Vieira says Crystal Palace lost control of the game during Everton’s 3-2 comeback
Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira accused his side of losing control of the game as they let a two-goal lead…
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Alonso’s volley all but secures third place after drab 1-1 draw with Leicester City at Stamford Bridge
By Paul Lagan at Stamford Bridge Chelsea 1 v Leicester City 1 Marcos Alonso spared the blushes of his Chelsea…
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Parents who lost daughter to blood cancer fund research project
A mum and dad raising money for research into blood cancer in memory of their 18-year-old daughter have funded a…
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Nursery where toddlers speak multiple languages praised by Ofsted
By Hannah Neary, Local Democracy Reporter A nursery where toddlers can speak multiple languages has been praised by Ofsted and…
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Council pays family £6,000 after children forced to sleep in kitchen of overcrowded home
By Kiro Evans, Local Democracy Reporter A family living in a flat so overcrowded children were forced to sleep in…
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‘He deserved more time’ – Alan Curbishley on Johnnie Jackson’s Charlton dismissal and the search for his successor
Former Charlton Athletic manager Alan Curbishley has given his verdict on Johnnie Jackson’s departure – and felt the Valley fans’…
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‘I didn’t tell them yet…they will find out now’ – Crystal Palace boss Vieira on Premier League points target
BY ANDREW MCSTEEN Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira has revealed that he has set his squad a historic Premier League-era…
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Demolition of naval hero’s house
In my collection of London postcards, a curiosity is provided by two cards, one in colour and the other black…
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Bakery slammed after mouldy stew is found in chiller
By Robert Firth, Local Democracy Reporter A bakery has been criticised after a council inspector found mouldy stew in a…
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Johnnie Jackson not planning major backroom changes at AFC Wimbledon
Johnnie Jackson is not expecting to make major changes to his AFC Wimbledon backroom team. The former Charlton Athletic manager…
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‘Give grants to micro businessness’
With costs mounting, small businesses in London are continuing to battle the elements in latest LSBI Quarterly report. The FSB…
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Palace boss Vieira addresses Kouyate’s deleted Instagram post
Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira says that he will speak to Cheikhou Kouyate if the Instagram post with Idrissa Gueye…
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Appeals after man is injured in Brockley shooting
An investigation has been launched following a shooting in south London. Police were called at about 3:15pm on Monday, to…
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