“Focus remains on violent crime,” says police commander for Croydon and Merton
By Tara O’Connor, Local Democracy Reporter Assurances that violent crime is still top of the agenda for police in Croydon
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Battersea MasterChef cook Claire to brandish her spatula again with an eye on the finals – and her hotel dream
Gregg Wallace and John Torode talk about food like they are shouting at the football on TV. Other than when
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10 years for everyone on Lewisham waiting list to be housed – but only if nobody else puts their name down
By Grainne Cuffe, Local Democracy Reporter It would take 10 years to get everyone waiting for housing in Lewisham homed – even
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Police release picture of man they want to speak to in connection with Bromley rape
Detectives investigating the rape of a woman who was attacked by a stranger in Bromley have released an image of
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Man charged with murder after pair found dead at house in Stockwell
A man has been charged with the murder of two people who were found with stab injuries at an address
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Dulwich College uses 3D printers to make masks and safety kit for NHS staff
A 400-year-old school has used its 3D printer to offer face masks and safety kit for NHS staff. Dulwich College’s
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Army of 1,500 volunteers sign up to MP Dr Rosena Allin-Khan’s Tooting Together service, helping vulnerable people during the coronavirus outbreak
By Sian Bayley, Local Democracy Reporter More than 1,500 people have joined together to help their neighbours out during the
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Thieves steal vital medicine from woman’s car in Belvedere
By Michael Robinson A woman’s car has been raided of vital medicine – putting her at increased risk of numerous health problems
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Three mental health units opened to help care for people during coronavirus outbreak
By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter Mental health experts are opening three hubs to help support patients who are being
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Beckenham Tory MP Bob Stewart says Government “risks losing trust” over coronavirus testing
By Lachlan Leeming, Local Democracy Reporter A Tory MP has expressed fears the Government faces “losing trust” over unclear messages
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Number of people using Catford food bank doubles
A food bank has seen the number of people asking for food double in a matter of days as people
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60,000-seat new Chelsea stadium plans thrown into doubt after planning permission expires
By Owen Sheppard, Local Democracy Reporter Chelsea Football Club’s £500 million stadium redevelopment has been thrown into further doubt after
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Westminster council, with help of McDonald’s and Chelsea Football Club, provides 900 meals for homeless people every day
By Owen Sheppard, Local Democracy Reporter A town hall is preparing 900 meals for homeless people every day. Westminster council,
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140 successfully recover from coronavirus at Croydon University Hospital
Nearly 150 people are currently being treated for coronavirus in Croydon – but more than a fifth of that number
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Junior doctor: Clap for carers put “fire in our bellies”
By Julia Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter A new graduate from medical school who is stepping up to help the NHS
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Man who coughed on policeman after claiming to have coronavirus is jailed
A man who coughed on a police officer and claimed to have coronavirus has been jailed for six months. Adam
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Man jailed for stealing protective equipment from ambulance
A man has been jailed for stealing equipment from an ambulance. Mark Manley, 35, of no fixed address, was jailed
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Six arrested on suspicion of murder after pair found dead in Stockwell
Six people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man and woman were found dead with stab wounds.
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Arts centre manager to marry partner for second time – after scooping millions on lottery
An arts centre manager who is marrying her partner for the second time has won up to £3.6million on the
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Southwark social worker and street cleaner among coronavirus dead
By Grainne Cuffe, Local Democracy Reporter A social worker and street cleaner working for Southwark council have died after contracting
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NHS staff among those left stranded by Easter weekend rail shutdown
Buses will replace trains on a string of routes across South-east London over the Easter weekend as £90million worth of rail signal improvements
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13 more patients die after testing positive for coronavirus at Croydon University Hospital
By Tara O’Connor, Local Democracy Reporter The deaths of 13 more people who tested positive for coronavirus at Croydon University
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Family pay tribute to Brixton 13-year-old, youngest in Britain to die of Coronavirus
The heartbroken family of a Brixton 13-year-old who has become the youngest to die of the coronavirus have paid tribute
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Food banks in desperate appeal for help as donations run dry
By Lachlan Leeming, Local Democracy Reporter Food banks which feed hundreds of South-east London families on the edge of poverty
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Pair jailed after Pimlico shooting
Two men have been sentenced to a total of more than 22 years in jail even though the driver they
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14 more people die of coronavirus at St George’s Hospital in Wandsworth
By Sian Bayley, Local Democracy Reporter Another 14 people have died of coronavirus at St George’s Hospital Trust in Wandsworth,
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More than 3,000 people in Croydon sign up to help provide food to vulnerable neighbours
By Tara O’Connor, Local Democracy Reporter A charity providing meals for homeless people was on the brink of closing, but
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Brixton 13-year-old is youngest in Britain to die of Coronavirus
Almost£56,500 has been raised for funeral expenses for a 13-year-old boy who died on Monday after testing positive for coronavirus.
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Southwark cemeteries closed to all but mourners and funerals
By Grainne Cuffe, Local Democracy Reporter Cemeteries in Southwark are closed to everyone except mourners attending funerals until further notice. A
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Community supermarket offers cut-price fruit and vegetables for residents of Lewisham estate
A community supermarket offering discount fruit and veg for residents of a historic estate has opened. The Pepys Social Supermarket
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Charity supporting lonely older people through coronavirus crisis
A charity has launched a matched crowdfunding appeal to support older people hit by social isolation during the coronavirus crisis. South
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Education: DLD College London
Students are not especially well known for their public-spiritedness. But students from Lambeth-based DLD College London recently supported young people
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Pollution surge caused by garden bonfires during coronavirus lockdown
Suburban residents are using lockdown to revamp their gardens – and creating a pollution surge by burning the rubbish. Backyard
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