Hunt for attackers after man in 80s is assaulted
Police have released images of two men they wish to speak to in relation to a robbery in Greenwich. Police
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Bromley libraries to begin to open from July 6
By Lachlan Leeming, Local Democracy Reporter Libraries across Bromley are set to reopen next month with new social distancing measures
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Work on block of “affordable” homes near East Croydon railway station to begin in April 2021
By Tara O’Connor, Local Democracy Reporter Work on a new block of affordable homes near East Croydon railway station is
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Barriers to block off Lewisham roads to traffic to improve air quality and encourage greener transport use
By Grainne Cuffe, Local Democracy Reporter Trial barriers will be put in residential streets in Lee Green on Monday, to
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Get a quick, face-to-face appointment with a pharmacist during coronavirus pandemic
A new NHS scheme has seen almost 40,000 Londoners get a quick, safe, face-to-face appointment with a local pharmacist, helping them to get
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More than 55 people have died from Covid-19 in Southwark care homes – but official figure unknown
By Grainne Cuffe, Local Democracy Reporter More than 55 people have died of Covid-19 in care homes in one borough
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Man who deliberately mowed down his victim is jailed for 14 years
A man has been jailed for 14 years after he was found guilty of manslaughter. Uran Nabiev, 63, of Bexley
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Lambeth council receives £2.6m to cut rat-running and to create new cycle routes across borough
By Grainne Cuffe, Local Democracy Reporter Transport for London (TfL) has awarded Lambeth council £2.6 million for emergency measures that
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Report calls for Silvertown Tunnel to be scrapped due to “unprecedented changes”
By Lachlan Leeming, Local Democracy Reporter The £1.2 billion Silvertown Tunnel project should be dumped in the wake of “unprecedented changes” to
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MovementWorks dance group in Brockley receives grant to continue online sessions
A dance group has won a grant to continue online sessions for isolated people during lockdown. MovementWorks, based in Adelaide
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Lack of progress slammed three years on from Grenfell disaster
By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter A father who escaped the Grenfell Tower blaze with his disabled partner and toddler
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Pupils of Harris Academy in Wimbledon to spend another half-term in temporary buildings due to coronavirus
By Tara O’Connor, Local Democracy Reporter Pupils at Harris Academy Wimbledon will face another half-term in temporary buildings as a
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Man convicted of manslaughter after driving at victim in Erith
A man has been convicted of manslaughter after he deliberately drove at a man and dragged him under his car
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Thousands of EU citizens still need to apply to stay in the UK after country leaves the European Union
By Tara O’Connor, Local Democracy Reporter Thousands of European citizens across London will have to apply for settled status if
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Motorist who deliberately mowed down his victim is jailed for 14 years
A man has been jailed for 14 years after he was found guilty of manslaughter. Uran Nabiev, 63, of Bexley
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Homes to replace Welling pub the Lord Kitchener
By Lachlan Leeming, Local Democracy Reporter Plans which will see Welling pub the Lord Kitchener converted into a convenience store
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Lawyer quits job to launch volunteering app to keep Covid kindness alive
By Melissa Kasule A high-flying legal eagle has quit his job to keep the acts of kindness alive post-Covid-19 with
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Former cancer patient creates fun packs for kids in hospital
By Greg Roxburgh A former cancer patient is giving a boost to children suffering like she did by creating puzzles,
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Housing campaigners demand Southwark town hall opens up empty council housing
Housing campaigners will go to blighted Rotherhithe tower block Maydew House tomorrow, Tuesday 23rd June at 6pm, to press their
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Fulham tower blocks to be demolished and rebuilt with sprinklers
By Owen Sheppard, Local Democracy Reporter Two Fulham tower blocks will be demolished and rebuilt with dozens more homes fitted
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Congestion charge to rise to £15 from Monday – and to last until 10pm
By Jessie Matthewson, Local Democracy Reporter London’s congestion charge will rise on Monday and longer hours will be introduced, Sadiq
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Croydon Minster’s 150th anniversary celebrated online with live streaming service
By Tara O’Connor, Local Democracy Reporter What should have been a massive celebration of 150 years of the Croydon Minster
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Blocks of flats or single streets could be shut in ‘local lockdowns’
By Lachlan Leeming, Local Democracy Reporter Apartment blocks, residential streets and town centres could be hit with local lockdowns if
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Police appeal for witnesses after fight involving 10 men in Pimlico
Police are appealing for information and witnesses to come forward after a fight between two groups of people in Westminster.
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Croydon Hospital medical director speaks of “significant traumas” during worst days of coronavirus pandemic
By Tara O’Connor, Local Democracy Reporter The medical director at Croydon University Hospital has opened up about the difficulty of
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Appeal after man stabbed in Croydon
Police in Croydon are appealing for information and witnesses following a stabbing. Officers are particularly keen to hear from anyone
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Lewisham welcomes refugees to borough via Zoom call
By Grainne Cuffe, Local Democracy Reporter Lewisham council formally welcomed 13 Syrian refugee families to the borough in a zoom call
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Government supporting one third of Bexley residents during coronavirus crisis
By Lachlan Leeming, Local Democracy Reporter Almost one in three working adults in the borough of Bexley have received income
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In search of the perfect gift for Father’s Day
So many are worried that Father’s Day 2020 – on June 21 – will look like no other. No dining
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Small businesses in Bexley encouraged to apply for grants up to £10,000
By Lachlan Leeming, Local Democracy Reporter Small businesses in Bexley rocked by the coronavirus pandemic have the opportunity to apply
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Shoppers flock back to Bromley as high streets reopen
By Lachlan Leeming, Local Democracy Reporter Hundreds of residents have flocked to Bromley’s town centres and high streets as coronavirus
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Pair arrested after man in his 90s is conned out of £3,400 and valuables
A pensioner in his 90s was conned out of £3,400 and valuables by crooks pretending to be police officers. On
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Call for statue of East India Trading Company Major-general to be removed from position near Downing Street
A controversial statue of an 18th century colonialist should be removed from central London and put in a museum, according
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