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Hercules Wimbledon AC round-up: Three county champions crowned at Surrey Track & Field Championships
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Athletics
Hercules Wimbledon AC round-up: Three county champions crowned at Surrey Track & Field Championships
Sport
Crystal Palace
Ex-Crystal Palace midfielder Yohan Cabaye picks his key man for FA Cup final clash and reflects on ‘disappointing’ 2016 defeat
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Ex-Crystal Palace midfielder Yohan Cabaye has made his selection for the Eagles’ man to watch ahead of their FA Cup final clash against Manchester City ...
Sport
AFC Wimbledon
Riley Harbottle delighted to open scoring account for AFC Wimbledon – and his goal could be a huge one
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Riley Harbottle finally opened his account with AFC Wimbledon last Saturday as his header carried them to a ...
Sport
QPR
QPR defender staying after Championship club triggers extension option
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Steve Cook has seen an extension clause triggered in his contract to keep him at QPR next season. ...
Sport
Charlton Athletic
Wycombe winger Fred Onyedinma hoping experience in their playing ranks gives them edge over Charlton
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Wycombe Wanderers and ex-Millwall winger Fred Onyedinma hopes his side’s experience can be the difference heading into the ...
Sport
Charlton Athletic
Charlton Athletic picture gallery of supporters at League One play-off semi-final first leg
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Charlton Athletic fans brought the noise and colour to the first leg of their League One play-off semi-final ...
Sport
Millwall
Former Millwall defender scores clinching goal to take Black Cats into Championship play-off final
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Ex-Millwall loanee Dan Ballard is heading to Wembley after scoring Sunderland's vital goal in their Championship play-off semi-final ...
Sport
Crystal Palace
Eberechi Eze: Crystal Palace players are in confident mood ahead of FA Cup final tie against Manchester City
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Eberechi Eze says Crystal Palace are calm going into their historic FA Cup final clash with Manchester City ...
Sport
Cricket
Marcus Hook’s Surrey CCC column: Rory Burns made wrong coin toss call at Edgbaston
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Not for the first time on the road this season Surrey turned up at Edgbaston to find they ...
Sport
Cricket
Ben Foakes admits Surrey may need to get ‘creative’ on away surfaces as opponents look to nullify fast bowlers
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BY MARCUS HOOK When Surrey’s Ben Foakes was dropped from England’s Test team it was said to be ...

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Two teenagers convicted of stabbing man to death in Lewisham
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Lewisham
Two teenagers convicted of stabbing man to death in Lewisham
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Greenwich
Greenwich tenant gets £100 off rent at tribunal
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A private tenant living in Thamesmead managed to knock £100 off their monthly rent after taking their landlords to a property tribunal over their demands ...
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Bromley
Bromley doctor struck off due to sexual relationship with colleague and patient
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By Local Democracy Reporter, Cameron Blackshaw An obstetrician and gynaecologist has been struck off after engaging in a sexual relationship with a junior colleague who ...
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Lambeth
Detectives issue a reward for information following a fatal shooting in Lambeth
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A year on from the fatal shooting of a man in Lambeth, detectives have announced a £20,000 reward as they seek justice for his bereaved ...
News
Kensington & Chelsea
Fast food chain apply for 24-hour licence in West London
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A Burger King store has applied for a 24-hour licence in a “very quiet” West London neighbourhood. The fast food giant said it has considered ...
News
Lambeth
Man sentenced to 19 years following rape in Clapham
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A 28-year-old man has been jailed for rape and sexual offences following a lengthy investigation by the Met Police. Gabriel Hay (02.01.1997) of Gauden Road, ...
News
Kensington & Chelsea
£85m funding blackhole in Lancaster West Estate refurbishment
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Local Democracy Reporter, Adrian Zorzut A residents’ association on the same estate as Grenfell Tower has said “not a penny more” should be spent on ...
News
Wandsworth
Wandsworth primary school set to shut due to falling number of pupils
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By Local Democracy Reporter, Charlotte Lillywhite A South London primary school with only eight students in Reception will close at the end of summer term ...
News
Croydon
Missing bin collections across Croydon has created ‘persistent smell of decay’
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By Local Democracy Reporter, Harrison Galliven A wave of missed bin collections over the past month left some Croydon streets overflowing with rubbish and the ...
News
Guy’s and St Thomas’ celebrate nursing and midwifery staff at annual awards
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Nursing and midwifery staff who go the extra mile to provide the best possible care for patients at Guy’s and St Thomas’ have received awards ...
News
Westminster
Westminster City Council plan to crackdown on rogue landlords and bad behaviour in the private rental sector
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By Adrian Zorzut, Local Democracy Reporter A Central London council is planning a “selective” licensing scheme as part of a crackdown on rogue landlords and ...
News
Croydon
Norwood resident handed prestigious award by Croydon Council
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An Upper Norwood resident has been recognised by Croydon Council with a prestigious community award.  Veryan Wilkie-Jones is a volunteer with the Friends of Upper ...
Christian Aid car boot sale took place in Wimbledon Village – with over £1000 raised
Christian Aid car boot sale took place in Wimbledon Village – with over £1000 raised
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Greenwich Council shine light of organisations helping South Londoners this Mental Health Awareness Week
Greenwich Council shine light of organisations helping South Londoners this Mental Health Awareness Week
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Aylesham Centre redevelopment plans set to bypass local council and appeal plans to Planning Inspectorate
Aylesham Centre redevelopment plans set to bypass local council and appeal plans to Planning Inspectorate
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Deptford Scouts team up with HSBC to understand financial skills
Deptford Scouts team up with HSBC to understand financial skills
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‘Tearing the heart out of our communities’: Two Southwark schools set to close despite campaigns
‘Tearing the heart out of our communities’: Two Southwark schools set to close despite campaigns
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Hundreds gather for VE Day parade in Croydon
Hundreds gather for VE Day parade in Croydon
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Woman who ‘walked on eggshells’ in relationship, obtains restraining order against abusive ex
Woman who ‘walked on eggshells’ in relationship, obtains restraining order against abusive ex
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‘I was shaking with excitement’: Battersea’s Pearl finds avocado growing in garden
‘I was shaking with excitement’: Battersea’s Pearl finds avocado growing in garden
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Trams halt : Saturday night Croydon service warning
Trams halt : Saturday night Croydon service warning
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SPORT >

Hercules Wimbledon AC round-up: Three county champions crowned at Surrey Track & Field Championships
Sport
Athletics
Hercules Wimbledon AC round-up: Three county champions crowned at Surrey Track & Field Championships
Sport
Crystal Palace
Ex-Crystal Palace midfielder Yohan Cabaye picks his key man for FA Cup final clash and reflects on ‘disappointing’ 2016 defeat
Posted on
Ex-Crystal Palace midfielder Yohan Cabaye has made his selection for the Eagles’ man to watch ahead of their FA Cup final clash against Manchester City ...
Sport
AFC Wimbledon
Riley Harbottle delighted to open scoring account for AFC Wimbledon – and his goal could be a huge one
Posted on
Riley Harbottle finally opened his account with AFC Wimbledon last Saturday as his header carried them to a 1-0 victory at Notts County in the ...
Sport
QPR
QPR defender staying after Championship club triggers extension option
Posted on
Steve Cook has seen an extension clause triggered in his contract to keep him at QPR next season. The centre-back has made 69 appearances for ...
Sport
Charlton Athletic
Wycombe winger Fred Onyedinma hoping experience in their playing ranks gives them edge over Charlton
Posted on
Wycombe Wanderers and ex-Millwall winger Fred Onyedinma hopes his side’s experience can be the difference heading into the second leg of their League One play-off ...
Sport
Charlton Athletic
Charlton Athletic picture gallery of supporters at League One play-off semi-final first leg
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Charlton Athletic fans brought the noise and colour to the first leg of their League One play-off semi-final at Wycombe Wanderers on Sunday. The Addicks ...
Sport
Millwall
Former Millwall defender scores clinching goal to take Black Cats into Championship play-off final
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Ex-Millwall loanee Dan Ballard is heading to Wembley after scoring Sunderland's vital goal in their Championship play-off semi-final against Coventry City last night. The big ...
Sport
Crystal Palace
Eberechi Eze: Crystal Palace players are in confident mood ahead of FA Cup final tie against Manchester City
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Eberechi Eze says Crystal Palace are calm going into their historic FA Cup final clash with Manchester City at Wembley on Saturday. The South Londoners ...
Sport
Cricket
Marcus Hook’s Surrey CCC column: Rory Burns made wrong coin toss call at Edgbaston
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Not for the first time on the road this season Surrey turned up at Edgbaston to find they were playing on, well …a road. One ...
Sport
Cricket
Ben Foakes admits Surrey may need to get ‘creative’ on away surfaces as opponents look to nullify fast bowlers
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BY MARCUS HOOK When Surrey’s Ben Foakes was dropped from England’s Test team it was said to be due, in part, to concerns regarding his ...
Sport
Charlton Athletic
Wembley or bust – Charlton Athletic’s Championship dreams on the line in huge League One play-off semi-final decider
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Charlton Athletic fans will either be planning a trip to Wembley by the end of tomorrow night or knowing that they will be playing the ...
Sport
Boxing
Oleksandr Usyk ready for ‘serious’ fight as Daniel Dubois bids to become the new undisputed heavyweight champion
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Oleksandr Usyk has described Daniel Dubois as a “serious” challenge ahead of their heavyweight rematch on July 19. The Ukrainian, 38, was the undisputed world ...
Andy Marshall makes decision to quit as Millwall goalkeeping coach
Andy Marshall makes decision to quit as Millwall goalkeeping coach
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Cricket: Dulwich mark Premier Division return with victory at Esher
Cricket: Dulwich mark Premier Division return with victory at Esher
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Charlton Athletic boss on penalty shootout prep and Wycombe Wanderer’s physicality in first leg
Charlton Athletic boss on penalty shootout prep and Wycombe Wanderer’s physicality in first leg
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Charlton Athletic boss expecting ‘extremely motivated’ Chuks Aneke for Wycombe play-off semi tie
Charlton Athletic boss expecting ‘extremely motivated’ Chuks Aneke for Wycombe play-off semi tie
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Exclusive: Millwall midfielder Ra’ees Bangura-Williams signs new long-term contract
Exclusive: Millwall midfielder Ra’ees Bangura-Williams signs new long-term contract
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Crystal Palace confirm summer departure of Joel Ward
Crystal Palace confirm summer departure of Joel Ward
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AFC Wimbledon boss Jackson on red card for Notts County’s Jatta
AFC Wimbledon boss Jackson on red card for Notts County’s Jatta
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Former Millwall stalwart signs new contract at Bromley
Former Millwall stalwart signs new contract at Bromley
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Millwall head of recruitment analytics joins Cambridge United as head of recruitment
Millwall head of recruitment analytics joins Cambridge United as head of recruitment
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LIFESTYLE >

London Eye relaunches afternoon tea experience
Lifestyle
Entertainment
London Eye relaunches afternoon tea experience
Lifestyle
Entertainment
Belt out the classics at free sing-along cinema nights in Waterloo
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Lower Marsh Lates will return this summer with classic sing-along films, live music and entertainment beneath the glow of an iconic ‘Waterloo Sunset’. Organised by ...
Lifestyle
Entertainment
Woolwich Works launches four summer foodie festivals
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South East London's arts and cultural space Woolwich Works has unveiled four foodie festivals for curious palates and culture lovers. From sizzling BBQ pits and ...
Lifestyle
Whats On
Croydon’s best kept secret: Talawa Firsts returns for fortnight of new Black British writing
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Talawa Firsts is back for its 13th year with another fortnight of groundbreaking Black British new work.  For two weeks, world premieres, showcasing innovative new ...
Lifestyle
Entertainment
Southbank Centre celebrates the dance floors that bring us together
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A massive festival is set to take over the Southbank Centre this summer, in a celebration of the dance floors that have brought people together. ...
Lifestyle
Entertainment
Summer in the park returns with jam packed line-up of free events
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Summer in the Park, an annual free festival, is back this year with an exciting new chapter of events popping up across South London’s green ...
Lifestyle
Entertainment
BAC performance aims for the outrageous with queer look at ecology
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Somewhere between a variety show and a biology essay, this new performance takes a queer look at life forms. Thick & Tight will present Natural ...
Lifestyle
Whats On
Major Gianni Versace exhibition to open in Bermondsey
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Hailed Italian fashion designer Gianni Versace will be the focus of a major new exhibition coming to Bermondsey this summer. The show will feature more ...
Lifestyle
Entertainment
Let’s Rock: 80s music festival gets set for return to Beckenham Place Park
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A popular 80s music festival will return to Beckenham Place Park this August, with a fun-filled line-up billed for audiences. Let's Rock Festival, which has ...
Christopher Walker reviews Ben and Imo
Christopher Walker reviews Ben and Imo
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Peckham fringe in full swing with plenty more still to come
Peckham fringe in full swing with plenty more still to come
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Legend of the Titanic revealed in high-tech exhibition
Legend of the Titanic revealed in high-tech exhibition
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London Open Gardens: Discover the secrets of London in the outdoors
London Open Gardens: Discover the secrets of London in the outdoors
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Christopher Walker reviews Ghosts at the Lyric Hammersmith
Christopher Walker reviews Ghosts at the Lyric Hammersmith
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First Morley’s chicken shop sign to be displayed in museum’s community exhibition
First Morley’s chicken shop sign to be displayed in museum’s community exhibition
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Peckham Renaissance: South London boozer teams up with Hennessy for live music series
Peckham Renaissance: South London boozer teams up with Hennessy for live music series
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Keep the little ones moving this summer with an Afro-Cuban dance festival
Keep the little ones moving this summer with an Afro-Cuban dance festival
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Free ‘fishy’ ice cream cones come to London for one day only
Free ‘fishy’ ice cream cones come to London for one day only
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