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Five puppies abandoned in plastic box
Five abandoned puppies in a plastic box – two of them less than a week old – were rescued by…
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Some houses are becoming cheaper
Research by property purchasing specialist, HBB Solutions, has revealed that while house prices continue to climb across the UK, some…
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Shepherd’s Bush school given lowest rating after autistic children at risk of receiving wrong medication doses
By Jacob Phillips, Local Democracy Reporter A headteacher has defended her school after Ofsted downgraded it to the worst possible…
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Robber fractured victim’s eye socket in Fulham park
Detectives have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to following a robbery in Fulham. At…
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Dulwich Runners round-up: Senior men and women successful at Southern England Road Relays
Dulwich Runners’ senior men and women had a successful afternoon at the Southern England Road Relays championships at Crystal Palace…
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Fulham restaurant slammed by food inspectors as mouse poo found in kitchen
By Hannah Neary, Local Democracy Reporter A Chinese takeaway has been given a dire hygiene rating after inspectors found mouse…
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Sheep cross London Bridge in long-held annual tradition
As acts of symbolism go, it stands out as one of the most photogenic in London’s calendar – the right…
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Domestic violence victim and two kids left in single refuge room for two years despite threats of violence towards them
By Robert Firth, Local Democracy Reporter A mum and her two children were left to live in a single room…
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Bromley man faces £700 fine for accidentally underpaying council tax by £2
By Joe Coughlan, Local Democracy Reporter A man has been taken to court after accidentally underpaying his council tax by…
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‘Lost for words’: volunteers find five dead dogs in bags in a lake
Five dead dogs have been found in plastic bags dumped into a lake in Thamesmead. Police are investigating allegations of…
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Lewisham rally to demand a ‘right to food’ as quarter of residents struggling
A rally will take place on Saturday, ending at Lewisham Clock Tower to raise awareness of hunger in the borough.…
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‘Enough is enough’: Lewisham and Southwark college staff strike over pay
Staff from Lewisham and Southwark colleges walked out today and formed picket lines outside the building to demonstrate their anger…
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100 home Merton development gets green light after third application
By Tara O’Connor, Local Democracy Reporter Plans for more than 100 new homes on an old sports ground have been…
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Football fans on the march from Wimbledon to Millwall in fight against prostate cancer
South London football fans united for an epic marathon march in London on Sunday, as Prostate Cancer UK’s 2022 Football…
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Millwall target Premier League or European opposition as friendly options during break for World Cup
Millwall are looking at lining up friendlies against either Premier League or European teams to help keep up fitness levels…
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Outrage over Iranian death spills over into violence and injuries at Hyde Park embassy
At least five police officers have been seriously injured and 12 people arrested after violent disorder broke out near the…
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Healthy Park View Road crowd see Welling draw 2-2 with Havant & Waterlooville
BY MARK DOIG An enthralling National League match at Park View Road between fifth-placed Welling United and Havant and Waterlooville…
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Families on Lewisham housing waiting list sent 85 miles away
By Robert Firth, Local Democracy Reporter Families on the housing waiting list are being sent as far away as Cambridgeshire…
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Barnsley boss Michael Duff gives his verdict on 3-1 win against Charlton Athletic
Michael Duff admitted his Barnsley side were not at their best in yesterday’s 3-1 win over Charlton Athletic at Oakwell.…
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Four takeaways from Charlton’s 3-1 defeat at Barnsley: Woeful defending coupled with poor finishing is a recipe for disaster
Charlton are now winless in six after falling to a 3-1 defeat at Barnsley. Here’s Louis Mendez’s four takeaways from…
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Four takeaways from AFC Wimbledon’s 2-2 draw at Bradford City – Chislett an enigma and a fine response to a setback
BY DAVE HUNT-JACKSON AFC Wimbledon could not close out a League Two win despite an improved performance as they conceded…
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‘Dangerous’ Bromley please boss Andy Woodman as they brush Oldham Athletic aside
Andy Woodman praised his “dangerous” Bromley team after they beat Oldham Athletic 3-0 at Hayes Lane on Saturday afternoon. The…
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‘We could have folded’ – AFC Wimbledon boss Jackson impressed by his team’s resilience at Bradford City
Johnnie Jackson was proud of his AFC Wimbledon side’s performance despite Mark Hughes’ Bradford City scoring a last-minute equaliser in…
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There is enough quality in this squad but we need to show it on match days – Charlton boss Ben Garner
Charlton are now winless in six – but Ben Garner says there is the quality within his side to go…
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Pet’s Corner Q&A
I’m really worried about my three-year-old guinea pig as she keeps wheezing and it looks like she’s struggling to breathe.…
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London Broncos make Dalton Grant fourth off-season signing
Versatile winger Dalton Grant has become London Broncos’ fourth off-season signing after agreeing a fresh deal at the Cherry Red…
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Peckham driver has Clapham bus lane fine overturned by independent adjudicator
By Robert Firth, Local Democracy Reporter A man has won his fight against a £130 fine for accidentally driving in…
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Failed Marble Arch Mound materials to be used on estate regeneration
By Jacob Phillips, Local Democracy Reporter Parts of the Marble Arch Mound will be used to transform a London estate…
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Rarebit… a fine example of the new Elephant
Elephant & Castle is the latest part of South London to undergo gentrification. The demolition of the shopping centre and…
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Southwark staff worked longer to clear mountains of rubbish generated by Queen’s queueing mourners
Many parks and street cleaners in Southwark worked an extra 24 hours during the Queen’s four days of lying-in-state, such…
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Lewisham mosque set for redevelopment
By Robert Firth, Local Democracy Reporter A building which houses a mosque and flats in a high street is set…
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Emotions high as thousands travel to London for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral
By Jacob Phillips, Local Democracy Reporter Hundrads of thousands of Britons yesterday travelled to central London for the funeral of…
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Scouts played their part as masses flocked to bid Queen farewell
Scouts from South London had a week they will never forget after doing their bit to help out with the…
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The Luftwaffe was the making of Burgess Park
Burgess Park owes its existence to the Luftwaffe, writes Yann Tear. The stretch of South London it occupies was a…
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London Design Festival incorporates a range of showcases at the OXO Tower
The Oxo Tower is the quintessence of clever design. Emblazoned with an enormous OXO on its windows, it was once…
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Leeds loanee impressed by Millwall’s resolve as they bounced back from QPR loss to defeat Blackpool
Jamie Shackleton was delighted that Millwall “reacted well” from losing to QPR to beat Blackpool on Saturday afternoon. The Lions…
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Bournemouth 12 Wimbledon 49 – Dons comfortable victors in first-ever encounter
Given the similar starts to the Regional 1 South Central season by both teams – one narrow defeat, one big…
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Charlton Athletic up to third in FA Women’s Championship after 3-0 win over Birmingham
Ella Rutherford put in a player of the match performance to give Charlton Athletic a 3-0 win over Birmingham City…
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Lions boss gives detailed answer on formation approach – and why major change isn’t required
Gary Rowett has given a detailed answer on Millwall’s formation and reckons that their hugely impressive home form over an…
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Four takeaways from Charlton’s 1-1 draw at Fleetwood: Middle of the road Addicks draw again
Charlton’s winless run stretched to five as they played out a 1-1 draw on the Fylde Coast. Here’s Louis Mendez’s…
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Four takeaways from Dons’ 2-1 defeat at Carlisle – curious team selections and blame game surfaces
BY DAVE HUNT-JACKSON AFC Wimbledon suffered a fourth defeat in succession as they were easily brushed aside by Carlisle United…
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Bromley comfortable winners as they dispatch Maidstone United at Hayes Lane
Bromley defeated Maidstone United 3-0 at Hayes Lane on Saturday afternoon and are seventh in the National League. The South…
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Four takeaways from Millwall’s 2-1 win over Blackpool – Zian goal debate and Long shot is taken
Millwall head into the international break off the back of a 2-1 win over Blackpool on Saturday afternoon. Here are…
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‘A few too many aren’t doing enough’ – Johnnie Jackson reveals message to AFC Wimbledon squad after Carlisle defeat
Johnnie Jackson believes that a few too many of his AFC Wimbledon squad who “aren’t doing enough” after they suffered…
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London Underground passenger’s head ‘crushed’ and other injuries revealed in TfL safety report
By Joe Talora, Local Democracy Reporter A Tube passenger’s head was “crushed” earlier this year when they tried to urinate…
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Charlton Athletic boss keeping exact injury news under wraps ahead of Forest Green Rovers match
Ben Garner is set to have extra selection options for Charlton’s home game against Forest Green Rovers. Chuks Aneke, Mandela…
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Workers at Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust given ‘Living Wage’ but union says it’s too late
The lowest paid workers at Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust have been granted Living Wage entitlement, meaning a minimum of £11.05 per…
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Fake football coach jailed for 15 years for sex assaults on teenage boys in Lambeth
A man who abused his position of trust posing as a football coach to sexually assault teenage boys has been…
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Pensioner whose toilet ‘exploded’ during floods still can’t go home one year later
By Hannah Neary, Local Democracy Reporter An elderly lady whose toilet exploded during the London floods says she is still…
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Town hall mocked for cancelling ‘car free day’ in honour of Queen Elizabeth II
By Jacob Phillips, Local Democracy Reporter A west London council has been mocked by residents and celebrities after cancelling its…
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