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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Wandsworth Festival back with a bang after pandemic
Wandsworth council’s flagship festival, the Wandsworth Arts Fringe (WAF), returns for 17 days of music, spoken word, theatre and comedy…
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Surrey Quays Leisure Park making way for homes
By Robert Firth, Local Democracy Reporter Plans to bulldoze a South London entertainment park and replace it with hundreds of…
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The Oyster Shed ~ classic and simple
BY PALOMA LACY AND BILL LACY When we arrived at The Oyster Shed, the place was thronging. There really is…
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Bromley boss Woodman: Gillingham talks did not distract my team’s play-off push
Bromley manager Andy Woodman does not believe that the interest from Gillingham earlier in the season played a part in…
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New 180 bus route expected to be jobs boon
Transport for London (TfL) says that bus changes that came into effect at the weekend will open up job opportunities…
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London paves way for greener future
In the aftermath of COP26 and the recent petrol crisis that has seen prices reach a record high in the…
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Music, food and culture as crowds flock to festival for first time post-pandemic
One of South London’s biggest community festivals attracted huge crowds in a celebration of local musicians, food and culture on…
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Regent Street hammer attacker given 13-year jail term
A man who sexually assaulted two women and carried out random hammer attacks on pubgoers and pedestrians has been jailed…
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Wandsworth council rejects appeal over girl’s taxi rides to school
By Charlotte Lillywhite, Local Democracy Reporter A grandmother who complained after Wandsworth council stopped paying for taxis to send her…
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£500 house was won by just writing a short story
About 10 years ago, I added the cabinet card reproduced here to my collection, since I found it a curious…
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Johnnie Jackson straight down to work after ‘mad 10 days’ ends with AFC Wimbledon appointment
New AFC Wimbledon manager Johnnie Jackson believes that the squad needs freshening up and says that work on assembling his…
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Bromley Council pay-out for ‘sardined’ family
A family of seven who were forced to live in a one-bedroom flat for over a year have been awarded…
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Mum forced to carry son down flight of stairs for a year due to broken lift
By Jacob Phillips, Local Democracy Reporter A mum has been forced to carry her disabled son down the stairs outside…
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Aston Villa assistant Michael Beale again in running for Charlton Athletic job
Aston Villa assistant head coach Michael Beale has once again emerged as a contender for the Charlton Athletic hotseat. Addicks…
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Blues beaten in penalty shoot out as FA Cup dream shattered once again
By Paul Lagan at Wembley Stadium Chelsea 0 v Liverpool 0 (5-6 on pens after extra time) 84,897 n attendance…
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Greenwich + Docklands International showcases a festival of free outdoor arts, theatre and dance
Greenwich + Docklands International Festival (GDIF) organisers have revealed their line-up for the festival of free outdoor arts and theatre.…
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Horrible Histories present Terrible Thames boat tours sailing daily along London’s famous river
Did you know that the Tower of London was the first building in London to have indoor toilets, writes Natalie…
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Sweets sold on social media contained cannabis
Three members of an organised crime group that sold sweets containing cannabis on social media have been sentenced following a…
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Exciting South London-born prospect credits two Palace players with helping him settle in first-team fold
Crystal Palace U23 Player of the Season Jesurun Rak-Sakyi has credited Eberechi Eze and Jairo Riedewald for helping him settle…
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‘I tried to soak it all in….and not cry’ – Jed Wallace on full-time reception from Millwall supporters
Jed Wallace has admitted he had to fight back the tears after Millwall’s Championship finale – which could also end…
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Marcus Hook’s Surrey CCC column: Rory Burns’ displays could pique interest of England chief
It speaks volumes in terms of Surrey’s strength in depth that the Oval outfit were able to turn in another…
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Millwall boss explains why Jed Wallace didn’t start at Bournemouth – and updates on Murray Wallace injury
Gary Rowett has explained why Jed Wallace did not start Millwall’s Championship finale at AFC Bournemouth. The attacker came on…
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Marcus Hook’s Surrey CCC column: Strength in depth underlined as all bases covered in impressive win over Northants
It speaks volumes in terms of Surrey’s strength in depth that the Oval outfit were able to turn in another…
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Steve Parish surprised by quality of Palace’s football this season and has special praise for Mateta
Steve Parish has been surprised by the quality of football which Crystal Palace have played under Patrick Vieira – and…
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NHS trust pays out £94m in claims for negligence which led to childhood cerebral palsy
Damning figures obtained under freedom of information have exposed Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trusts as being responsible for the second…
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Staff at nursery “do not have an adequate understanding of how to minimise risks” to children, says damning report
By Robert Firth, Local Democracy Reporter A nursery has been rated inadequate in all areas after Ofsted found kids were…
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Pair found guilty of murder of father who they wrongly thought was carrying drugs
A deadly attack carried out in the mistaken belief that their target possessed a large quantity of drugs has resulted…
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Cricket: Dulwich lose opening Surrey Championship Division One fixture
BY JOHN LEWIS Dulwich experienced a disappointing return to Division One of the AJ Fordham Surrey Championship, losing their first…
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Arsenal legend Bergkamp not ruling out working with Palace boss Patrick Vieira in the future
BY ANDREW MCSTEEN Former Arsenal and Holland striker Dennis Bergkamp was a guest of Palace boss Patrick Vieira on Saturday…
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Project helps students to make a difference to their community
Pupils from a Lambeth secondary school have been taking part in an empowering community action project throughout the spring term.…
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Former Charlton winger Green earns Concord final day win over Welling United
BY MARK DOIG Danny Green’s 94th-minute goal consigned Welling United to a 2-1 defeat at Concord Rangers to bring a…
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Jack Butland wants Crystal Palace to finish Premier League season strongly
BY ANDREW MCSTEEN Jack Butland has urged his Crystal Palace team-mates to finish the season strongly after recording his first…
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Wilfried Zaha reacts after scoring winning penalty to relegate Watford from the Premier League
Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha said he was not fazed about relegating Watford from the Premier League after he scored…
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