Demolition of naval hero’s house
In my collection of London postcards, a curiosity is provided by two cards, one in colour and the other black and white, purported to show Lord Nelson’s house in Merton, writes Jan Bondeson.
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Wandsworth council rejects appeal over girl’s taxi rides to school
A grandmother who complained after Wandsworth council stopped paying for taxis to send her granddaughter to school, said the transport was the “only way” to keep the girl safe from racist abuse.
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The Spirit of South London: Blue Badge crackdown
Let’s face it, not many of us are that thrilled by the work done by traffic wardens – or parking attendants as they are now a little euphemistically known.
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This Week 10, 20, 30 years ago
20 Years Ago – Firefighters drafted in to tackle a blaze in a garage block were shocked to find them being used as homes.
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‘Give grants to micro businessness’
With costs mounting, small businesses in London are continuing to battle the elements in latest LSBI Quarterly report.
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The Oyster Shed ~ classic and simple
London boasts some superb riverside pubs – some of them justly famous – and The Oyster Shed deserves its place among the finest.
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School failed to protect kids from sexual abuse, according to report
Disciplinary action against some members of staff and a referral to the Teaching Regulation Agency – which deals with misconduct issues within the profession – are expected.
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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 UK, it seems to have influenced online interest in ‘electric vehicles’
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Music, food and culture as crowds flock to festival for first time post-pandemic
Organised by Lewisham landlord Phoenix Community Housing, the Phoenix Festival returned after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, and was headlined by the Little Mix tribute act LMX.
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Get ‘wheely’ creative! at London Transport Museum, 28 May to 5 June 2022
Families can visit London Transport Museum in Covent Garden this May half-term for nine days of imagination, fun and curiosity, choosing from activities including a creative workshop and storytelling.
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£500 house was won by just writing a short story
Tit-Bits Villa, a rather humdrum suburban semi-detached house, had been won in a competition by Private William Robert Mellish, of the Eight Hussars.
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