An independent children’s book specialist with shops in Catford and Herne Hill fought off competition from big chains to claim an award earlier this month, writes Alexandra Causer.
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A petition has been launched to bring Lewisham’s school meals contract in-house over concerns about the current provider. Chartwells, part of Compass Group UK, came under fire during the pandemic after parents posted pictures of paltry free school meals provided by the company.
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Brixton-based singer-songwriter Josiah Mortimer has released his debut album, recorded entirely from home during lockdown.
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The Croydon Jazz Orchestra has put out a call for new members as they begin in-person rehearsals again.
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The newly-opened Yard Cafe in Lambeth has opened an exhibition of paintings and prints by artist Reuben Powell.
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Indoor plants can add a touch of natural beauty to any home. House plants and freshly-cut flowers are natural mood enhancers and improve indoor air quality by naturally filtering polluted air.
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Her first single shot to No1 in the Urban Influencer Chart where it stayed for six weeks, and now the singing vegan mum is back again.
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It is easy to understand why the We Care food bank founder turned film-maker Raymond Woolford became intrigued by the story of Kath Duncan, writes Peter Lane.
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The UK’s longest established Asian, black and ethnically diverse-led theatre company has a new season under new artistic director Abdul Shayek, writes Alexandra Warren.
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Artists from South London have swept up a number of nominations at prestigious music awards. Arlo Parks, AJ Tracey, Shygirl and ENNY are among the musicians to be nominated for the AIM Independent Music Awards.
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Festival organisers have launched a fundraising appeal to support local young people impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. The coordinators of Crystal Palace Festival hope to lessen the pandemic’s impact on young people though fundraising for the Creative Futures project.
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