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Wandsworth council rejects appeal over girl’s taxi rides to school

19 May 202219 May 2022 News Reporter 0 Comments

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

19 May 2022 News Reporter 0 Comments

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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‘Give grants to micro businessness’

19 May 202212 May 2022 News Reporter 0 Comments

With costs mounting, small businesses in London are continuing to battle the elements in latest LSBI Quarterly report.

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BanktheFood app will help foodbanks get the goods they need

16 May 202212 May 2022 News Reporter 0 Comments

Make a difference by downloading the BanktheFood charity app and following their nearest food bank

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Now’s the time to look after your mental health

14 May 202212 May 2022 News Reporter 0 Comments

The Mental Health Foundation wanted to provide a focus for us all on achieving good mental health, which is just as relevant today – if not more so.

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In My View: Florence Eshalomi, MP for Vauxhall

13 May 202212 May 2022 News Reporter 0 Comments

With the horrific war raging in Ukraine and so many other stories competing for our attention, it is easy to be distracted from the Government’s shameful inaction to tackle the cost of living crisis.

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Your chance to vote for National Lottery heroes

12 May 202212 May 2022 News Reporter 0 Comments

The annual search for the UK’s favourite National Lottery funded people and projects will recognise those individuals and organisations who have made an extraordinary impact in their community.

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Lifestyle Opinions 

You’d be potty not to recycle plastic pots

12 May 2022 News Reporter 0 Comments

Two industry leading horticultural brands have joined forces to provide gardeners in the south-east with a solution to plant pot recycling, preventing further plastic waste ending up in landfill.

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Lifestyle Opinions 

Greenwich council staff guide which encourages terms like “people who are pregnant” and “expectant parents” slammed by campaign group

10 May 202210 May 2022 News Reporter 0 Comments

The language inclusivity guide for staff warns that certain terms could offend

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Lifestyle Opinions 

Could Southwark be London’s fifth World Heritage Site?

10 May 20226 May 2022 News Reporter 0 Comments

Cllr Victor Chamberlain has called on Bankside and North Bermondsey in the north of the borough to be recognised for its outstanding value to humankind.

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Lifestyle Opinions 

Don’t let private firms vote for NHS services

9 May 20225 May 2022 News Reporter 0 Comments

As a resident who benefits from local NHS services, I am concerned about the Health and Social Care Bill which has just gone for royal assent.

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Latest Sport

‘He deserved more time’ – Alan Curbishley on Johnnie Jackson’s Charlton dismissal and the search for his successor
Charlton Athletic Sport 

‘He deserved more time’ – Alan Curbishley on Johnnie Jackson’s Charlton dismissal and the search for his successor

19 May 202219 May 2022 Richard Cawley 0

Former Charlton Athletic manager Alan Curbishley has given his verdict on Johnnie Jackson’s departure – and felt the Valley fans’ favourite deserved a longer spell in the hotseat.

‘I didn’t tell them yet…they will find out now’ – Crystal Palace boss Vieira on Premier League points target
Crystal Palace Sport 

‘I didn’t tell them yet…they will find out now’ – Crystal Palace boss Vieira on Premier League points target

19 May 2022 Sports Reporter 0
A Europa League final goal for Joe Aribo…but no winners’ silverware for South Londoner
More Sport 

A Europa League final goal for Joe Aribo…but no winners’ silverware for South Londoner

19 May 2022 Sports Reporter 0
Johnnie Jackson not planning major backroom changes at AFC Wimbledon
AFC Wimbledon Sport 

Johnnie Jackson not planning major backroom changes at AFC Wimbledon

19 May 2022 Richard Cawley 0
Tooting Bec win London Senior Cup
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Tooting Bec win London Senior Cup

19 May 2022 Sports Reporter 0
Charlton Athletic take on Sheffield United in U18 national final
Charlton Athletic Sport 

Charlton Athletic take on Sheffield United in U18 national final

19 May 2022 Richard Cawley 0

Latest News

Parents who lost daughter to blood cancer fund research project
Lambeth News 

Parents who lost daughter to blood cancer fund research project

19 May 202219 May 2022 Charlie Stong 0

Ruby Fuller, from Herne Hill, was 17 years old when in July 2019 she was diagnosed with T-cell lymphoblastic non-Hodgkin lymphoma, which developed into leukaemia.

Your great South London Press – out tomorrow!
News 

Your great South London Press – out tomorrow!

19 May 202219 May 2022 News Reporter 0
Nursery where toddlers speak multiple languages praised by Ofsted
News Westminster 

Nursery where toddlers speak multiple languages praised by Ofsted

19 May 2022 News Reporter 0
Help for black men with prostate cancer
Lambeth Lewisham News Southwark 

Help for black men with prostate cancer

19 May 2022 News Reporter 0
Council pays family £6,000 after children forced to sleep in kitchen of overcrowded home
Bromley News 

Council pays family £6,000 after children forced to sleep in kitchen of overcrowded home

19 May 2022 News Reporter 0
Life better on estate now drug dealers have moved on
News Southwark 

Life better on estate now drug dealers have moved on

19 May 2022 News Reporter 0
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