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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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“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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“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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Fulham complete double transfer deal as Wilson and Gazzaniga deals tied up
Fulham have signed Harry Wilson from Liverpool and Paulo Gazzaniga on a free transfer. Wilson has signed a five-year deal.…
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More than 900 fines are issued weekly as drivers fail to realise controversial Lewisham roadblocks
By Grainne Cuffe, local democracy reporter More than 900 fines are being issued every week as drivers fail to realise…
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Hong Kong-based Billionaire granted permission to build eight-storey private palace overlooking park
By Jacob Phillips, local democracy reporter A billionaire has been given permission to build an eight-storey private palace overlooking Hyde…
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Pingdemic hits boroughs as bin collectors isolate due to ‘Covid reasons’
By James Mayer, local democracy reporter A number of bin men across South West London are self isolating. In total,…
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Mother of tram crash victim ‘more distraught’ at accidental death ruling than on the day son died
By Tara O’Connor, local democracy reporter The mother of a man killed in the Croydon tram crash said she was more…
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Connor Mahoney facing ‘massive’ season as his Millwall contract up next summer
Connor Mahoney has described next season as “massive”, with the winger having less than 12 months remaining on his Millwall…
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Heathers ruffles feathers
Dynamo producer Paul Taylor Mills reopens the 2021 season of London musicals with the extraordinary high-octane Heathers, writes Christopher Walker.…
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Charity offers support to refugees and migrants hoping to settle in South London
By Connor McLaughlin A charity is offering support to refugees and non-EU migrants in South London to settle better in…
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London Mayor Sadiq Khan ‘not in favour’ of introducing Covid-19 vaccine passports
By Joe Talora, local democracy reporter Sadiq Khan has said he is “not in favour” of introducing vaccine passports in…
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Lewisham residents face bin collection delays in heatwave as refuse staff fall foul to the ‘ping-demic’
By Grainne Cuffe, local democracy reporter Lewisham residents face delays to bin collections in the scorching heat as bin collection…
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West Ham want Ross Barkley…..but Chelsea team-mate Tammy Abraham set to be too expensive
BY PAUL LAGAN[email protected] Ross Barkley is wanted by West Ham and they are also trying to take his Chelsea team-mate…
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Hercules Wimbledon AC round-up: Ellen Weir makes international debut at European Junior Champs
BY TOM POLLAK Ellen Weir finished 16th on her international debut in the European Junior Championships in Tallinn on Sunday.…
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Golf course and scout hut to be sold off by Croydon Council as it deals with its financial crisis
As the council continues to deal with its financial crisis, it hopes that selling off the golf course, scout hut…
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Three-year-old girl left with life-changing injuries after e-scooter collision in Myatt’s Field Park, Lambeth
A toddler aged three is in a serious condition in hospital after being hit by an e-scooter in Lambeth –…
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Balham has had one of the highest Covid infection rates in London – but locals don’t seem to care
By James Mayer, local democracy reporter Balham has had one of the highest Covid infection rates in London recently –…
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Townhall planners side with campaigners raising concerns over controversial scrap metal yard
By Rachael Griffiths Townhall planners have sided with a campaign group that is raising concerns about air quality and kids’…
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EastEnders screenwriter who wrote miscarriage storyline to walk 21 miles to raise awareness
By Francesca Casonato An EastEnders script writer who used her own experiences to write the storyline about Ruby Allen’s miscarriages…
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Gary O’Reilly disagrees with ‘sleeping giant’ tag for Crystal Palace
BY ALESSANDRO SCHIAVONE Gary O’Reilly has disagreed with Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish’s statement in the new documentary When Eagles…
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Whole secondary school year group will not be able to attend the last week of term due to Covid-19
By Tara O’Connor, local democracy reporter A whole year group at a Croydon school will not be able to attend…
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AFC Wimbledon head coach gives verdict on Brentford runout and admits to loan move dilemma
Mark Robinson has spoken of the importance of being flexible and being able to change AFC Wimbledon’s formation to affect…
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Croydon teenager sentenced for six sick sex attacks on girls as young as 13
By Lottie Kilraine A 16-year-old boy who attacked six teenage girls as they made their way to school has been…
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From a vegetable patch grew bustling Walworth
Walworth might have been mentioned in the Domesday Book and been an inspiration for Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations and painter…
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Southwark primary school in over £200k debt set to close as pupil numbers plummet
By Grainne Cuffe, local democracy reporter A school in debt to the tune of over £200,000 is set to close…
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Tooting charity for adult learners wins national award for trauma-informed course
By Francesca Casonato A charity has won a national award for their adult learners course that helps refugees learn English…
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Dulwich Hamlet, Millwall and Charlton bosses speak out in support of Jadon Sancho after South Londoner’s penalty miss in Euro 2020 final
BY RICHARD [email protected] Managers at our South London clubs have spoken out in support of Jadon Sancho after his penalty…
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Tributes after Hammersmith & Fulham’s longest serving councillor dies triggering a by-election
By Julia Gregory, local democracy reporter Tributes have poured in for Hammersmith and Fulham’s longest serving councillor who has died unexpectedly.…
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