South London artist documents life in the pandemic through new book
A charity worker has published a book of drawings that document her life and the news throughout the pandemic.
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Council urged to rethink plan to scrap service which manages finances of vulnerable people
The service is offered by the council when residents are unable to manage their own financial affairs or lack the mental capacity to do so.
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Croydon nurse tells of shock at catching Covid for second time
Kim Evans, from Addiscombe, works in elderly care at a South London district hospital.
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Taking a look at South London’s up and coming musical talent in 2021
South London’s most creative music is thriving despite the handicaps caused by lockdown. Here MELISSA Kasule picks a selection of up-and-coming artists who could make an impact in 2021.
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Arts festival created by disabled people held at Southbank Centre
A festival showcasing theatre, dance, comedy and more, created by disabled people is being held online by the Southbank Centre. Unlimited Festival runs until January 17 and includes 33 events that celebrate the artistic vision of disabled people.
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Lewisham council plans job cuts to library services in bid to save up to £500,000
The proposal forms part of £40 million worth of savings the council plans to make over the next three years.
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Lambeth council issues more than £1m worth of fines since introduction of Low Traffic Neighbourhoods
As part of emergency transport measures in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the council introduced five LTNs across the borough between June and September – Railton, Oval Triangle, Ferndale, Streatham Hill, and Tulse Hill.
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Mayor calls for London’s vaccine programme to speed up as it’s revealed just one in 10 have been administered in the capital
Sadiq Khan will today meet vaccine minister Nadhim Zahawi to discuss the situation and request that London receives enough vaccines to reflect “the level of need in our city”.
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King’s College Hospital charity urges public to help support stressed medics
The King’s College Hospital Charity is urging the community to get behind its Support Our Staff appeal to keep hospital staff going through the latest surge of Covid-19, and to be able to provide the best possible care to patients.
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Teachers fear kids without laptops and tablets are falling behind
When the new lockdown was announced on January 4, teachers once again found themselves having to turn their work lives upside down and reinvent their classrooms online.
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Greenwich council slams Education Secretary over decision to send kids back to school
Council said Gavin Williamson claimed he didn’t know about new variant of coronavirus when making decision – despite Matt Hancock announcing it in Commons earlier that day
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Greenwich council slams Education Secretary over decision to send kids back to school
Council said Gavin Williamson claimed he didn’t know about new variant of coronavirus when making decision – despite Matt Hancock announcing it in Commons earlier that day
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Wewe Mimi Sisi – classic African stories adapted for kids YouTube series
A project that combines storytelling with dynamic yoga to help children develop their physical and mental health and improve their overall well-being has started.
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Rosemary Egbe, Lilford Estate stalwart, dies aged 64
Rosemary had lived on the Lilford Estate for nearly 30 years. She was responsible for a raft of regeneration work and service provision during the 10 years she had been in charge of LARA, the association representing local residents.
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Social worker’s book gives tips on giving evidence in court
Michael Watson, a Croydon-based social worker has written a book about how to prepare for giving evidence in a family court to help others who have to go through the process.
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Croydon hospital nearing patient numbers it saw during first peak
Staff at the hospital are bracing themselves for the possibility of Covid-19 patients exceeding the 282 peak seen in April 2020.
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Croydon hotel takes in coronavirus patients to ease pressure on NHS
Best Western Plus London Croydon Aparthotel in Thornton Heath has been accommodating patients from King’s College Hospital in Denmark Hill.
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University of Greenwich appoints new deputy vice chancellor
Professor Jane Roscoe, former director and chief executive of the London Film School, will take up the role.
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Teachers fear kids without laptops and tablets are falling behind
When the new lockdown was announced on January 4, teachers once again found themselves having to turn their work lives upside down and reinvent their classrooms online.
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Two further vaccination hubs to open in Lambeth this week
Initially the vaccination will be prioritised for those over the age of 80, care home workers and residents, and front line health and care staff.
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Grenfell victims lodge multimillion pound claim for damages in High Court
People bereaved and made homeless by the Grenfell Tower fire have lodged a multimillion pound claim in the High Court against those they believe played a role in the tragedy.
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In My View: Rosena Allin-Khan, MP for Tooting
The first vaccine was approved for use in the UK and it’s now starting to be rolled out. For all of those who volunteered to take part in the vaccine trials, you all deserve a huge thank you for enabling this to happen so swiftly.
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Non-symptomatic coronavirus testing centres set-up in Lambeth
Lambeth council’s community testing scheme is supporting workers who have no Covid-19 symptoms, but have to travel for work, by offering rapid testing to stop the spread of the virus.
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