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Crystal Palace player ratings after 2-1 defeat to Chelsea – Wilf Zaha loses Reece James battle and Eberechi Eze shines in first half
A late strike from former Crystal Palace loanee Conor Gallagher handed Graham Potter a win in his first game in…
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Welcome to ApocaLIPS world this October
Lips Choir are back this year, led by Jessie Maryon Davies, returning to the Clapham Grand with a much-awaited two-night…
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Pregnant woman sees mouse in Croydon hospital where she will give birth in weeks
By Tara O’Connor, Local Democracy Reporter A pregnant mum was shocked after she saw a mouse running around Croydon University…
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George Long talks about first Millwall league start, the detail that goes into his distribution and backing his own ability
Nobody can accuse George Long of not being patient. The Millwall goalkeeper made his first Championship start before the international…
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Crystal Palace Women boss Davenport: Investment has helped us really kick on in Championship
Crystal Palace Women’s boss Dean Davenport has credited the investment from Steve Parish and the club’s board for their bright…
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The heartbreak of Crystal Palace release was softened by swift move to Millwall for young defender
Besart Toppaloj has spoken about how Millwall helped instantly soften the blow of being released by Crystal Palace as a…
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Man arrested after ‘devastating’ damage to 122-year-old Croydon clock tower
By Tara O’Connor, Local Democracy Reporter A man has been arrested after a fire was started at a historic clocktower…
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Two men guilty for ‘harrowing’ knife attack on a teenager that made his heart stop
Two men have been found guilty for the brutal knife attack on a teenage boy which left him with extensive…
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‘Solidity is key’ – Millwall boss on how his side start converting scoring chances and end wait for Championship away win
Gary Rowett believes that Millwall getting their defensive shape right will help them start creating more goalscoring opportunities on their…
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Ex-Crystal Palace loanee outlines how Selhurst Park spell prepared him for Chelsea’s first team
Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek has outlined how his loan spell at Crystal Palace helped prepare him for life in the…
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Woolwich town centre could be set for makeover
By Joe Coughlan, Local Democracy Reporter Woolwich town centre could get a drastic facelift in coming years, as plans to…
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Loophole sees 50K homes in South London not protected by Government’s energy price cap
About 50,000 homes in South London are not protected by the Government’s energy price cap. Residents with communal heating systems,…
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The Philharmonia Orchestra announces songwriter/artist Love Ssega as their artist in residence
The Philharmonia Orchestra has announced British-Ugandan artist, songwriter and producer Love Ssega – founding songwriter and lead vocalist of Grammy…
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Herne Hill Harriers round-up: Relay success at two different events on Saturday
Herne Hill Harriers competed at two different road relays on Saturday, claiming team gold medals in one of the youngest…
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AFC Wimbledon boss provides injury update on defender ahead of Colchester clash
AFC Wimbledon boss Johnnie Jackson has provided an injury update on Alex Pearce. The former Millwall centre-back was forced off…
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Elizabeth Line to open at Bond Street station in October
By Joe Talora, Local Democracy Reporter Bond Street’s “spectacular” Elizabeth Line station is finally set to open in October following…
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Woman in Bromley killed by police car after communication failure, report finds
By Joe Coughlan, Local Democracy Reporter A woman killed by a police car died due to a failure in Met…
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Welling United make it an unbeaten September with 1-1 draw against Dover Athletic
BY MARK DOIG Warren Feeney’s Welling United finished their unbeaten September with a 1-1 draw at home to Dover Athletic.…
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Residents and schools priced out of Westminster by ‘dirty money’
By Hannah Neary, Local Democracy Reporter Schools and small businesses are struggling to survive in one of London’s most expensive…
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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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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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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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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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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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‘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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Dulwich Hamlet confirm departure of manager Gavin Rose
Dulwich Hamlet have opted to part company with manager Gavin Rose. The National League South side broke the news on…
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Town hall’s across South London proclaim King Charles III
Town halls across South London held proclamations for the new King Charles III. Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II,…
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Town hall pays out £6K to domestic abuse victim after delayed repairs left her at ‘risk of harm’
By Charlotte Lillywhite, Local Democracy Reporter A town hall will have to pay a mum and domestic violence victim almost…
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Vauxhall with the Fringe on top
Every year, hundreds of performers migrate from South London to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Jack Barry has been among them…
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Chris Kaba shooting: Hundreds of protesters march to Scotland Yard after homicide investigation opened
Hundreds of protesters gathered in Parliament Square today to mourn and voice their anger at the killing of 24-year -old…
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Peckham Levels announces 450
At a time when a lot of venues seem to be closing, it is exciting to hear of a new…
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Barbecues by Paloma Lacy
With temperatures set to remain in the 20Cs throughout September, barbecue season looks likely to last well into autumn. Unsure…
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