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Young Peckham filmmaker is awarded scholarship to attend world-famous film school
A young filmmaker, who dropped out of teacher training to pursue her dreams, has been awarded a scholarship to attend…
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Cosmetic surgery forced to shut by watchdog after owner washes bed linen at home
By Jacob Phillips, local democracy reporter A cosmetic surgery has been forced to shut down for three months after its…
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Women’s football club raises over £1,700 for Afghan refugees
A women’s football club has raised over £1,700 for Afghan refugees. South East Parakeets FC, took part in a five…
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Council forks out £2,000 for delaying woman’s adoption process by more than two years
By James Mayer, local democracy reporter A council has had to fork out £2,000 for delaying a woman’s adoption process…
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Blackheath 16 Caldy 18 – Club only have themselves to blame as they have to settle for third losing bonus point
BY GRAHAM COX A try in the 78th minute from second-row Martin Gerrard secured a first win of the season…
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Johnson can see progress despite Crystal Palace losing 2-1 at Liverpool in FA Women’s Championship
BY AIDAN JONES Liverpool returned to winning ways after a 2-1 victory at home to Crystal Palace at Prenton Park.…
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Covid marshals were paid almost £200 per shift
A London council has said it paid £198 per shift for Covid marshals to patrol the streets, even after restrictions…
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Chelsea thrash Manchester United 6-1 as Kerr nets a brace and Harder scores a sensational solo effort
By Paul Lagan at Leigh Sports Village 2,197 in attendance Man Utd 1 v Chelsea 5 Chelsea thrashed Manchester United…
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TfL urges people to wear masks on public transport as ‘compliance is beginning to fall’
By Joe Talora, local democracy reporter TfL is upping efforts to encourage mask wearing on public transport as it is…
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Nigel Adkins explains how change of shape helped Charlton recover from early setback against Portsmouth
BY LOUIS MENDEZ Charlton boss Nigel Adkins says his side responded well to a change in formation after going a…
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Thousands show their love for murdered Catford teacher Sabina Nessa in Kidbrooke vigil and their anger at her killing – and all over the country
Hundreds of people have joined a vigil for Catford teacher Sabina Nessa who was killed as she walked to a…
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Sadiq Khan makes Universal Credit warning as 130,000 Londoners could be plunged into poverty
By Joe Talora, local democracy reporter Up to 130,000 Londoners could be plunged into poverty if the Universal Credit uplift…
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‘Derbies are not there to be played, they are there to be won’ – Palace attacker on grudge match against Brighton
Jordan Ayew insists that the Crystal Palace squad understand how much Monday night’s fixture against rivals Brighton & Hove Albion…
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Sipping a pint in a rather unique place at the Prince of Wales
BY BILL LACY I think it was the lights that originally put me off. As a self-confessed traditionalist, I saw…
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Community welcomes Tube stations for the Northern line
By Francesca Casonato Residents have hailed the difference new Tube stations could make to their lives – and to their…
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RHS and Saatchi Gallery set to give Chelsea Flower Show a run for its money with Botanical Art and Photography Show
One of the UK’s leading gardening charities is proving to be more than just a one trick peony as Londoners…
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Director Edgar Wright selects films to be shown at BFI to coincide with release of his new film
The British Film Institute (BFI) has announced full details of an exciting new season of films selected by director Edgar…
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Big read: Thomas Sandgaard on 12 months as Charlton Athletic owner – and his ‘laser focus’ on bringing success to Addicks
Charlton Athletic owner Thomas Sandgaard releases a new track called Believe at the end of this month, and the US-based…
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Young family ‘torn apart’ after father is stabbed and left to die on the street
A young family has been ‘torn apart’ after a father in his 40s was stabbed to death and left to…
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South London sisters promote their critically-acclaimed two-book novel ‘Undying’
Two sisters from South London have been working on their novel for many years, writes Davina Hyde. Recently long-listed for…
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Top tips to keep your pet healthy
As a pet owner you’ll naturally want to give your furry friends all the treats they deserve. But, just like…
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‘Harsh scoreline’ – Gary Rowett’s verdict on Millwall’s EFL Cup defeat to Leicester City
Gary Rowett felt his Millwall side’s 2-0 defeat to Leicester City was not a fair reflection on the contest as…
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Family of murdered teacher Sabina Nessa struggling to understand why she was killed
Murdered teacher Sabina Nessa was killed by a stranger in a park just five minutes from her home, her heartbroken…
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MP criticises cops after thirteen-year-old boy is left with swollen eye and cuts in stop and search
A Streatham MP has criticised cops after a thirteen-year-old boy was left with a swollen eye and cuts in a…
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Gillingham boss Steve Evans: We deserved to beat Charlton 3-1
Steve Evans claimed Gillingham were clearly the superior side in the second half of last night’s League One clash with…
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Teachers and pupils left horrified at death of Catford teacher, whose body was found near Kidbrooke community centre
A primary school’s staff has been “devastated” by the death of a “brilliant” teacher whose body was found near a…
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Family of south-east London brain tumour boy appeal for funds for life-saving treatment in Germany
The family of a boy whose brain tumour surgery was delayed due to Covid have raised more than £69,000 of…
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‘Outsiders have wrong perception of Wilfried Zaha’ – Palace boss Patrick Vieira has his say over key man
Crystal Palace head coach Patrick Vieira has praised the leadership qualities of Wilfried Zaha, and claims there is a “misunderstanding”…
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James Haddrell: Audience and theatre confidence during Covid-19
Throughout the last year, various research organisations have been talking to theatregoers to find out if and when they’ll feel…
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Watchdog found hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of knock-off cigarettes in raid
A watchdog has found hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of knock-off cigarettes in a raid. Bexley’s trading standards, along…
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Credo Creative Arts Project helping people back to life since Covid
A community-based creative arts initiative in Bromley is working to change the lives of people with experience of mental ill-health,…
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Frozen The Musical opens at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
The streets outside Theatre Royal Drury Lane were filled with a sea of blue Elsa dresses last week, as the…
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Hercules Wimbledon AC: Six track relay winners at Carshalton event
BY TOM POLLAK Hercules Wimbledon sprinters claimed a record six Surrey track relay titles at Carshalton last weekend. Leading the…
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Studying Cristiano Ronaldo and setting a big attacking target – Jack Rudoni on becoming a key man for AFC Wimbledon
Jack Rudoni has set himself the target of reaching 20-plus goal contributions this season, with the Carshalton-born midfielder studying clips…
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EXCLUSIVE: Family’s harrowing ordeal over Norbury grave brings back trauma of children’s deaths
By Toby Porter and Fiona Peters A grandmother’s coffin has been shattered and one of her murdered grandchildren’s remains allegedly…
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Updated list of Millwall’s injured players – including when they could be back in action
Millwall have got a lengthening injury list – with Daniel Ballard the latest addition after sustaining an eye injury in…
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Volunteer, 62, runs 10 marathons in 10 days to help refugees fleeing war
By Francesca Casonato A volunteer aged 62 has run 10 marathons in 10 days to raise money and help refugees…
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Fulham Football Club announce plans to repair Craven Cottage’s Johnny Haynes Stand
By Hannah Neary, Local Democracy Reporter Fulham Football Club is planning to replace the cladding on one of its stands…
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Forest Hill business development manager enters MMA talent competition
A business development manager from Forest Hill is one of eight fighters who have been selected to compete in the…
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Three killed after car collides with housing block at busy Harrow Road junction
Three people have died after the fast-moving vehicle they were in hit a block of flats. The car hit a…
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Colourful events to brighten up autumn
A new development’s community hub is hosting a string of colourful events for its anniversary. There is a Latin Folk…
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Boxing community devastated as tributes are paid to ‘gentle giant’ coach Granville Williams
By Davina Hyde The passing of coach and mentor Granville Williams has devastated the boxing community. The 66-year-old gentle giant of…
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Southwark housing estate is ‘alive’ with rats after council failures
By Grainne Cuffe, Local Democracy Reporter An estate has been plagued by a mice and rat infestation for months as the…
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Police vow to act after Tooting MP reveals extent of racial abuse
Tooting’s MP, also a consultant at St George’s accident & emergency ward, has revealed she was racially abused as she…
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Beckenham motor on in FA Vase
BY PHILIP PASSEY Becks cruised into the next round of the FA Vase thanks to a comfortable 5-0 win at…
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Kerr double puts Chelsea back on track as they rout Everton 4-0 at Kingsmeadow
By Paul Lagan at Kingsmeadow Stadium Chelsea 4 v Everton 0 2,379 in attendance Sam Kerr hit a…
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Grandfather collects 263 bags of rubbish from filthy streets after residents are left fed up
By Tara O’Connor, local democracy reporter A Croydon grandfather has told how he collected 263 bags of rubbish from the…
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TfL to look into banning gambling adverts across networks after mayoral pledge
By Joe Talora, local democracy reporter TfL has confirmed it has begun looking into how it can implement a ban…
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Joe who? Four takeaways from high-flying AFC Wimbledon’s 4-3 win at Morecambe
AFC Wimbledon are up to fourth in League One after edging a seven-goal thriller at Morecambe on Saturday afternoon. Ayoub…
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Four takeaways from Millwall’s draw at West Brom – Bart answers his critics and Ojo makes solid debut
BY ALEX GRACE Millwall backed up their win over Blackpool with a respectable 1-1 draw against West Brom at The…
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