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Last month marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of the pioneering newspaper proprietor, James Henderson, who lived in East Dulwich from 1864 until shortly before his death in 1906.
Read MoreLast month marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of the pioneering newspaper proprietor, James Henderson, who lived in East Dulwich from 1864 until shortly before his death in 1906.
Read MoreIn Westminster, the economy is too often talked about in abstract terms with no focus on the human impact of stagnation.
Read MoreThe Government’s Autumn Statement on the finances of the nation released earlier this week makes for a good headline, but don’t let it distract from what’s going on underneath.
Read MoreAs a member of the Get Across action group campaigning for a safe crossing outside Prendergast Ladywell school, I am delighted to see that Lewisham is finally doing the right thing, and proposing to construct a parallel crossing outside the main school entrance.
Read MoreEvery week I hear from people in Southwark fed up with Sunak putting Tory Party divisions and political dysfunction before the interests and needs of South London or the rest of the country.
Read MoreGrassroots sport is struggling to cope with a double whammy that could threaten community clubs across London and kick our young people into touch.
Read MoreThe Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) said the mass closure of rail ticket offices “would have a hugely detrimental impact on blind and partially sighted people’s ability to buy tickets, arrange assistance and, critically, travel independently”.
Read MoreThe Sue Ryder December Daily Dash asks fundraisers to run, jog or walk every day of the month to raise vital funds for the charity.
Read MoreThere is no doubt that there is a need for change in the way we live our lives, the way we do business, the way we move around and forward to preserve the future of this planet, but the ubiquitous blanket LTN is a hammer to crack a nut.
Read MoreThe King’s Speech was light on serious policy to address rising living costs or the crisis in our public services, but heavy on policy gimmicks.
Read MoreHundreds of thousands of people have been displaced from their homes. People have lost livelihoods, belongings, and loved ones. At the international disaster relief charity, ShelterBox, we are supporting people affected by each of these disasters.
Read MoreLondon boroughs have this week warned of a homelessness crisis that is “spiralling out of control”, as we head into
Read MoreIn tribute, former MP Simon Hughes said: “Ben Birnberg was one of the great British civil liberties lawyers of my adult life, whom I had the privilege to come to know well, work with often and respect hugely.
Read MoreRenters have seen no improvement in their protections or rights, and the newest iteration of the Bill looks likely to simultaneously not deliver on its strongest proposals while also preserving its weakest ones.
Read MoreGreenwich council has launched two new Family Hubs to help give parents and young people get the best possible start in life.
Read MoreWhichever way you feel about Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs), the opening day for the newest attempt to reduce car usage in Streatham was a disaster.
Read MoreSadly under the Tories’ watch, the housing crisis has only gotten worse. Not enough homes are being built and the crisis in the private rented sector has been exacerbated with many renters being priced out of the market.
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