Refugee Support, an international volunteer organisation helping refugees rebuild their lives by providing short-term, essential aid is staging a festival fundraiser in Balham on November 3. The charity’s popular Dignify Festival will be returning this year to the Bedford pub in Bedford Hill, Balham.
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A Central London nursery has been forced to close after it left disabled children staring at cartoons on iPads rather than teaching them. Rainbow nursery in Westminster was shut after Ofsted inspectors found children had been put at risk by being placed in the care of strangers.
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A dad, whose seven-month-old son Leo sadly died this year, has raised a whopping £65000 for the neonatal unit at St George’s hospital. James Kennedy, from Tooting, and his team of Lions, will be setting off on an epic charity cycle ride on Monday (18 October), in memory of little Leo Kennedy.
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Foxes is witty, gripping and well written. It’s incredible to think that this thought-provoking piece is the author’s debut.
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The Horniman museum’s back garden has won two London in Bloom awards. First it scooped a gold in the Heritage Parks and Gardens category, then followed it up with another in the new Environment Challenge Award. The gongs recognise efforts being made to respond to the challenges of climate change and global warming.
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Mixed Blessing West Indian Bakery will today host a celebration of the recording studio there, which once hosted legends of reggae.
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Comedian Arthur Smith was to join a sponsored walk celebrating World Mental Health Day. The Balham-based broadcaster was due to take part in CoolTan Arts’ BIG Largactyl Shuffle from the Maudsley Hospital in Denmark Hill to the Tate Modern at Bankside tomorrow.
A father and daughter have been sentenced for running an illegal school for the second time. Headteacher Nadia Ali, 40, and director Arshad Ali, 75, admitted running Ambassadors Home School Limited in Mitcham Lane, Streatham – illegally despite being prosecuted for the same offence two years ago.
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A school in Lewisham has received recognition from a prestigious charity for tackling homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying and celebrating diversity. Forest Hill School, on Dacres Road, is the only school in London to achieve the Stonewall School Champion Gold award.
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Last week, Sarah Everard’s killer was given a full life sentence. During the trial, we heard the harrowing impact statements from Sarah’s family; outlining the horrific effect that losing a daughter and a sister has had on their lives.
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Firework season can be deeply worrying for many of our pets, but unfortunately, there are things we can do now to prepare them – helping to minimise the impact of this noisy affair. Due to their enhanced senses, animals can find the loud bangs, vibrations and flashes from fireworks distressing, often leading to stress-related behaviours.
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