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Teenager stabbed in brutal attack in New Cross after gang of youths seen with a knife
A teenager has been taken to hospital after he was found with stab wounds in New Cross last night. Police
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Former Met PC would have been kicked out of the force for drink-driving had he not already resigned, misconduct hearing learns
A former Metropolitan Police officer would have been kicked out of the force had he not already left after he
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Kensington and Chelsea council vows “not to aggressively pursue rents” from businesses in coronavirus pandemic
By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter A west London council which normally gets £16.7m from its commercial tenants has told
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Prince pub in West Brompton applies to stay open for three more years
By Owen Sheppard, Local Democracy Reporter Owners of a popular West Brompton pub are hoping to receive a three-year life
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Plan to build more than 250 homes on site of former Footzie Social Club in Sydenham to go before Bromley council for SIXTH time
By Lachlan Leeming, Local Democracy Reporter Plans to build hundreds of homes on the site of a former Lower Sydenham
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Organiser of Peckham Rye Park International Youth Day event wants bigger celebration next year
Families who celebrated International Youth Day with an arts and culture picnic hope to stage a much bigger event next
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Eight cases of coronavirus in one area of Westminster last week
By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter Eight cases of coronavirus were diagnosed last week in one area in north Westminster.
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Manager wanted for Anerley Town Hall cafe
By Lachlan Leeming, Local Democracy Reporter A “real opportunity” has arisen within the halls of one of Anerley’s most historic
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Charity which supports parents who have experienced miscarriage launches at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust
Back in the old days – when men were men and women were expected to be grateful – anyone who
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Owner of Indian restaurant which has stood in South Kensington since 1957 fears for its future
By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter The owner of a family restaurant which weathered recession is fearful for its future
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Help for stressed couples during pandemic
By Davina Hyde A charity is providing online support to stressed-out couples during the coronavirus pandemic. The 70-year-old Tavistock Relationships
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St George’s Hospital in Tooting makes appeal to raise money for Macmillan via virtual coffee morning
Crucial coffee mornings to raise money for a cancer charity look likely to lose up to three-quarters of their annual
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Wandsworth and Richmond councils spark fear after tweeting details about what to take when fleeing your home in an emergency
By Sian Bayley, Local Democracy Reporter Two councils in South-west London sparked fear and confusion on Twitter yesterday after sharing
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Plans for more than 200 flats at site of waste processing plant in Lambeth
By Grainne Cuffe, Local Democracy Reporter Plans to build more than 200 flats at a waste processing plant have been
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New coronavirus testing centres for Croydon
By Tara O’Connor, Local Democracy Reporter A new coronavirus testing centre is up and running in New Addington. The Local
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Fears that West End could be one of the last areas to recover from pandemic due to lack of tourists
By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter Businesses and politicians fear London’s West End could be one of the last areas
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Deptford security guard raped woman in company car while at work in Westminster
A security car patrol officer has been convicted of raping a woman in an empty Westminster car park while on
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Coronavirus rates increase in South-west London again
By Sian Bayley, Local Democracy Reporter Coronavirus rates have risen again in South-west London over the past week. The latest
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New community centre for Brixton Windmill
By Alexandra Warren The last surviving working windmill in South London is to get a community centre so residents can
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Police name man after body found on fire in Mitcham
Police investigating the murder of a man in Mitcham have named the victim as 23-year-old Loeike Guei from Thornton Heath.
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Croydon architect wins competition
By Davina Hyde An architect has won a design competition with his scheme to encourage people to live above rows
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South London boroughs among most complained about in the UK
By Charlie Parry South London boroughs are some of the most complained about areas in the UK, according to data
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Tooting attempted rapist jailed for 22 years after being tracked all the way home on CCTV
A potential rape victim bit her attacker and scratched him so he could be identified – and cops tracked his
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Wandsworth Demons Aussie Rules team raises thousands in fight against Motor Neurone Disease
One of the biggest Australian Rules football clubs outside of the land down under has raised thousands of pounds for
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Lambeth “one of the most dangerous London boroughs” in which to drive
By Kate Dennett The deadliest boroughs in which to drive in the capital have been revealed in a new transport
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Dulwich paedophile who abused two young boys 30 years ago is jailed
A man who abused two young boys more than 30 years ago has been jailed. Graham Brightwell, 69, of Peabody
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London’s New Year’s Eve fireworks display cancelled due to pandemic
By Jessie Mathewson, Local Democracy Reporter London’s New Year fireworks have been cancelled this year, after Sadiq Khan confirmed that
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New coronavirus testing centre for Crystal Palace
A coronavirus testing centre will be established at Crystal Palace, adding to sites being set up at Norman Park and St
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