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Some victims ‘not told’ of offenders’ early prison release, charity warns
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Some victims ‘not told’ of offenders’ early prison release, charity warns
Consultation on school closures opens in response to plummeting pupil numbers
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Consultation on school closures opens in response to plummeting pupil numbers
Brixton’s oldest advice centre opens up archive of radical history for the first time
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Brixton’s oldest advice centre opens up archive of radical history for the first time
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Workshops to urge Herne Hill residents to prepare for next flood
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A series of workshops will urge Herne Hill residents to prepare for the next flood, 10 years after a burst ...
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A year on from Ronaldo’s murder in Brixton – family plead for help to find those responsible
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A grieving family has spoken up about the sense of loss felt a year on from the fatal stabbing of ...
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Unprecedented coalition of council landlords call on government to save future of council housing
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A cross-party coalition of more than 100 councils came together today to call on the government to save the future ...
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Mural of young Lambeth boy unveiled on estate
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By Hermia Rhodes A month-long mural festival has unveiled its first artwork in Lambeth. Starting on Thursday, the London Mural ...
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Council’s licensing scheme hopes to tackle rogue landlords
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By Hermia Rhodes A council has introduced a new licensing scheme in a bid to crack down on rogue landlords. ...
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Household Support Fund extension ‘hugely welcome’
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The government has announced the extension of a vital fund which helps the most vulnerable households with essential food and ...
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Theatre nurses to strike and protest this week over ‘crushing workload’
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Theatre nurses at two central London hospitals will hold a series of protests across the capital this week as they ...
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Learn lifesaving skills at New Cross Fire Station
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A fire station is set to host a training day to teach South Londoners the life saving skills of how ...
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Cleaners at the prestigious girls school see victory with pay deal
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Outsourced migrant cleaners at a prestigious private school have won their battle for improved pay and working conditions, as well ...
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Two treated by ambulance crews for burns and smoke inhalation after fire in block of flats
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A man and a woman were treated by ambulance crews after a fire broke out in a block of flats ...
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‘He has no place in the Met’: Serving constable pleads guilty to sexual assault
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A serving Met constable has been dismissed without notice after he pleaded guilty to sexual assault following an incident which ...
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Councils call on Government to extend vital fund as demand for welfare support expected to rise
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Councils are calling on the Government to extend vital funding which helps the most vulnerable households with essential food and ...
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First trial of its kind for pregnant women with sickle cell disease
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In a first-of-its-kind trial, a hospital has assessed the health benefits of pregnant women with sickle cell disease having regular ...
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Pupils at the Vanguard of learning do themselves proud
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Vanguard School has congratulated students on their success this summer - after their year 11 and sixth form cohorts successfully ...
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‘They are still lying’: Lambeth accused of hiding evidence related to major child abuse cover up
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Lambeth council has been accused of hiding evidence related to their involvement and alleged cover-up of one of England’s worst ...
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Theatre nurses schedule fresh strike action ahead of talks
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Theatre nurses at two central London hospitals have scheduled fresh strike action ahead of talks tomorrow. Guy’s and St Thomas’ ...
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Visits to former cop shop might be more fun in future – if hotel plan goes ahead
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By Robert Firth, Local Democracy Reporter An ex-police station empty for almost a decade could be turned into a 57-bed ...
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Now an MP, but staying on as Lambeth councillor – and not everyone is happy
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By Robert Firth, Local Democracy Service A Kent MP has defended his decision to stay on as a Labour councillor ...
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Tulse Hill captor is jailed for 17 years after inflicting 10-days of terror on woman
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A man who subjected a woman to a campaign of physical and emotional abuse has been jailed. Nam Nguyen took ...
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Better than average – SBU revels in having surpassed national averages
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Results Day at South Bank University Sixth Form (SBUSixth) was a moment of pride and celebration as students opened their ...
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Spotlight falls again on King’s College trauma unit in C4 documentary
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A documentary series featuring the work of London’s Major Trauma Network, including the trauma team at King’s College Hospital, is ...
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Illegal Nine Elms market becomes source of tension between rival vendors
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By Robert Firth, Local Democracy Reporter Videos shot by a concerned resident have shown angry traders shoving and shouting at ...
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‘I just want to make people happy’: DJ on a mission to spread joy through Brixton
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A DJ who has garnered a hefty social media following for joyful interactions with the public during his street sets, ...
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Brixton shooting leaves man, 44, with ‘potentially life-changing’ injuries
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A 44-year-old man is suffering from “potentially life-changing” injuries after he was shot in the leg in the early hours ...
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Council warns of ‘critical’ threat to education quality as pupil numbers fall
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A council has called on the government for support in the midst of falling pupil numbers, claiming the current funding ...
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‘I felt proud’: Thousands take to the road for the Black Unity Bike Ride 2024
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The fifth edition of the Black Unity Bike Ride (BUBR) took place on Saturday in celebration of black empowerment on ...
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Gang members jailed after police discover plans to take guns to funeral
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Six members of a South London gang have been jailed for firearm offenses after police uncovered plans to take guns ...
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‘It’s a very emotional story’: Documentary drama by ex-offenders released
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Young offenders from areas hit by gang violence have released a new documentary drama which shines a light on mental ...
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Mum with ‘no hot water for four months’ forced to use kettle for daughter’s baths
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A single mum-of-three claims that her housing association has left her without hot water for four months, forcing her to ...
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Drink-drive guilty pleas after crash confirm fall from grace for ex-£190k Lambeth chief
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By Robert Firth, Local Democracy Reporter The former top boss of Lambeth council has pleaded guilty to drink driving, failing ...
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Theatre nurses protest outside Guy’s and St Thomas’ hospital
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Today, theatre nurses at two central London hospitals have taken to the streets in a demonstration over an extension of ...
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Cable jointers ascend Snowdon to raise £2K for children’s hospital
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Nine cable jointers and craft attendants from UK Power Networks ascended Mount Snowdon in a bid to raise funds for ...
Hot oil thought to be behind restaurant kitchen fire
Hot oil thought to be behind restaurant kitchen fire
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ASDA workers strike outside Clapham store over cuts to hours
ASDA workers strike outside Clapham store over cuts to hours
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Brixton football festival celebrates young talent and community spirit
Brixton football festival celebrates young talent and community spirit
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Mayor Sadiq Khan unveils his first ever Madame Tussauds figure on the London Eye
Mayor Sadiq Khan unveils his first ever Madame Tussauds figure on the London Eye
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Chemsex drug importer – who also assaulted emergency workers – has seven-year jail term imposed
Chemsex drug importer – who also assaulted emergency workers – has seven-year jail term imposed
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Brixton charity which combines music and mental health set to expand following £1.2m investment
Brixton charity which combines music and mental health set to expand following £1.2m investment
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Exclusive: People living in hospital due to housing needs impacting NHS ability to admit patients
Exclusive: People living in hospital due to housing needs impacting NHS ability to admit patients
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Data reveals neighbourhoods most in need of lifesaving defibrillators
Data reveals neighbourhoods most in need of lifesaving defibrillators
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Brixton warehouse roof damaged in early-morning blaze
Brixton warehouse roof damaged in early-morning blaze
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Fairground ride malfunction which injured four to be investigated by HSE
Fairground ride malfunction which injured four to be investigated by HSE
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Women’s charity calls for ‘overhaul of the system’ to combat ‘national emergency’ of violence against women
Women’s charity calls for ‘overhaul of the system’ to combat ‘national emergency’ of violence against women
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Seven years of torment with the mould and council battles that won’t go away
Seven years of torment with the mould and council battles that won’t go away
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Exhausted nurses warning of ‘burnout’ and ‘risks to patient safety’ over shift extensions
Exhausted nurses warning of ‘burnout’ and ‘risks to patient safety’ over shift extensions
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Police hunt man who knocked out train passenger over alleged racist remarks
Police hunt man who knocked out train passenger over alleged racist remarks
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Teenager receives ‘bladder pacemaker’ in UK first at Evelina Hospital
Teenager receives ‘bladder pacemaker’ in UK first at Evelina Hospital
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Residents dismiss council’s claims that park events boost biodiversity
Residents dismiss council’s claims that park events boost biodiversity
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Gunshot from passing vehicle is aimed at group of boys
Gunshot from passing vehicle is aimed at group of boys
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Distant Dover and Luton earmarked as destinations for Lambeth’s homeless
Distant Dover and Luton earmarked as destinations for Lambeth’s homeless
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Thousands of South Londoners wait in limbo for housing reforms promised in King’s Speech
Thousands of South Londoners wait in limbo for housing reforms promised in King’s Speech
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Violent sex predator’s arrest after park rape led to discovery of multiple victims
Violent sex predator’s arrest after park rape led to discovery of multiple victims
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TfL calls on London to come together with launch of Radio Underground
TfL calls on London to come together with launch of Radio Underground
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Discarded knives found after police are called in to contain ‘hostile’ Dulwich rave that got out of hand
Discarded knives found after police are called in to contain ‘hostile’ Dulwich rave that got out of hand
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Don’t judge this book by the cover – unless Kannada language is outside your scope
Don’t judge this book by the cover – unless Kannada language is outside your scope
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Hospital waiting times cut as nurses assess patients in A&E queue
Hospital waiting times cut as nurses assess patients in A&E queue
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