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Hold-ups inevitable for motorists during iconic bridge’s half-term closure
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Kensington & Chelsea
Hold-ups inevitable for motorists during iconic bridge’s half-term closure
Convenience store at Shell station is highly inconvenient in the eyes of some residents
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Wandsworth
Convenience store at Shell station is highly inconvenient in the eyes of some residents
Domestic abuse charity shortlisted for major award
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Hammersmith & Fulham
Domestic abuse charity shortlisted for major award
Demolition of community hall has Blackheath residents up in arms
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Greenwich
Demolition of community hall has Blackheath residents up in arms
Iconic England shirt worn by World Cup hero and Fulham legend to be auctioned
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Hammersmith & Fulham
Iconic England shirt worn by World Cup hero and Fulham legend to be auctioned
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Kensington & Chelsea
Kensington and Chelsea ushers in new Mayor
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Kensington and Chelsea has ushered in a new mayor after an annual council vote on Wednesday. Councillor Tom Bennett was ...
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Greenwich
‘Supporting RNLI’s life-saving work’: Fundraising boat race to set sail through Greenwich
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A boat race will set sail across the Thames this summer to raise funds for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution ...
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Hammersmith & Fulham
‘We don’t feel safe’: Shepherd’s Bush residents urge council to clean up ‘forgotten’ road
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By Ben Lynch, Local Democracy Reporter Shepherd’s Bush residents are calling for further council investment to clean up part of ...
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Lambeth
Campaigners hit out at plans to convert Grade II listed theatre into church
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By Ruby Gregory, Local Democracy Reporter  A group of campaigners have criticised plans which could see a Grade II listed ...
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Westminster
TfL explores ‘long-term’ solutions to curb Park Lane homeless encampment
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By Ben Lynch, Local Democracy Reporter Transport for London (TfL) has said it is exploring ‘long-term options’ to cut rough ...
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Southwark
Registered sex offender jailed after found walking home six-year-old girl
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A registered sex offender has been put behind bars after a Live Facial Recognition (LFR) camera caught him breaching his ...
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Greenwich
Lecturers ‘devastated’ after university announces 300 job cuts
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Lecturers at University of Greenwich have been left “devastated” after a swathe of job cuts were announced. The university, based ...
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Westminster
Transport Museum calls on public to help fund restoration of 1930s carriages
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A museum is calling on the public to help raise money to complete the restoration of a rare piece of ...
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Lewisham
Hawk soars into action on Lewisham High Street to control pigeon population
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A hawk has been introduced into Lewisham to manage pigeon numbers and keep the high street clean. Bella the Hawk ...
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Southwark
Quad take on mammoth rowing fundraiser for Damilola Taylor Trust
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Four young men took on a mammoth rowing challenge this week to raise money for a charity combating violence. Kaan ...
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Wandsworth
Little Waitrose 24/7 booze plans spark fear among residents
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By Charlotte Lillywhite, Local Democracy Reporter A Waitrose convenience store’s plans to sell alcohol 24-hours-a-day have worried residents, who fear ...
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Lewisham
Shoplifter banned from every Sainsbury’s, Boots and Co-op after repeated raids
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A shoplifter has been banned from every Sainsbury’s, Boots and Co-op in England and Wales after repeatedly targeting the stores. ...
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Lewisham
Toddler dies after fall from height in Forest Hill
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A two-year-old boy has died after falling from a height in south-east London. Emergency crews including the air ambulance responded ...
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Southwark
Teachers take to picket line in last bid to save school from closure
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Teachers took to the picket line this morning for their first day of strike action against their schools closure. Staff ...
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Bromley
New basketball club takes flight in Bromley in response to growing demand
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A new basketball club has launched in Bromley, opening training and team places for junior and senior players. Bromley Phoenix ...
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Greenwich
Council takes on grassroots football team in friendly to celebrate fostering
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A council took on a grassroots football team in a friendly match on Saturday to celebrate fostering in Greenwich. RBG ...
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Kensington & Chelsea
Hospice pair have day to savour at celebrity-filled Chelsea Flower Show
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Two hospice patients had their dreams come true as they were invited to the Chelsea Flower Show this week. Sam ...
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Kensington & Chelsea
Club with an A-lister pop and royalty past outlines lofty ambitions to revive its standing
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By Adrian Zorzut, Local Democracy Reporter A popular West London club once visited by A-listers like Madonna and Princess Diana ...
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Kensington & Chelsea
British Rainforest Garden enchants judges at RHS Chelsea Flower Show
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A reimagined rainforest which pays tribute to one of the UK’s most mysterious and forgotten habitats has been awarded at ...
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Southwark
More than 170 evacuated after Southwark hotel fire
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More than 170 people were evacuated from a hotel in the early hours this morning after a fire broke out ...
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Hammersmith & Fulham
All change at the top for Hammersmith and Fulham’s Tories
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By Ben Lynch, Local Democracy Reporter The opposition Conservative group in Hammersmith and Fulham has had a shake-up with a ...
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Bromley
Multi-million-pound regeneration of Crystal Palace Park begins
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A multi-million-pound regeneration plan for Crystal Palace Park is set to begin this week. Bromley council has appointed contractor, Maylim, ...
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Lambeth
King’s College nurse is chosen for ‘lady with the lamp’ commemoration
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Chelsie Sills was chosen to act as a lamp escort at a symbolic commemoration service for the nations' best known ...
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Kensington & Chelsea
Another payout ordered by watchdog after KC council lets down disabled resident
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By Adrian Zorzut, Local Democracy Reporter Kensington and Chelsea council has been ordered to pay £2,000 upfront and £150 a ...
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Lambeth
More than 100 food support services fear closure due to growing demand 
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More than 100 food support organisations in South London fear they may be forced to close in the face of ...
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Hammersmith & Fulham
New pastures for Tory Hammersmith councillor quitting post
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By Ben Lynch, Local Democracy Reporter Hammersmith and Fulham Conservative councillor and opposition deputy leader Andrew Dinsmore has stepped down ...
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Lambeth
School closures confirmed in Lambeth as council warns pupil numbers will continue to drop
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Lambeth council has confirmed the closure of two primary schools and announced another merger, warning that pupil numbers will continue ...
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Westminster
Cuts to two central London bus services provokes misgivings in Westminster
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  By Ben Lynch, Local Democracy Reporter Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed it will be withdrawing sections of two ...
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Barrier plan to make Borough Market safer for all its many visitors
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Security measures are being tightened up at Borough market to make it safer for pedestrians getting across busy roads to ...
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Southwark
From Nigeria to Southwark town hall – Southwark appoints proud new Mayor
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The new Mayor of Southwark has been elected, and two new deputy cabinet members have been appointed. Councillor Dr Sunny ...
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Greenwich
Passengers warned as Blackheath tunnel closes for 10 weeks of repairs
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Blackheath railway tunnel was closed on Sunday for repair work which will last 10 weeks, with passengers urged to plan ...
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Greenwich
Greenwich council eases pain of mental health charity’s relocation with £100k grant
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By Cameron Blackshaw, Local Democracy Reporter A mental health charity whose current home is being sold by Greenwich council, is ...
Bexleyheath man who neglected six dogs gets indefinite animal ban
Bexleyheath man who neglected six dogs gets indefinite animal ban
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Brockwell Park festivals will go ahead despite High Court ruling, organisers say
Brockwell Park festivals will go ahead despite High Court ruling, organisers say
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Supermarket criticised for ignoring sometimes urgent needs by closing toilets
Supermarket criticised for ignoring sometimes urgent needs by closing toilets
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‘A betrayal of progress’: Outrage over removal of councillor from committee after eight week campaign
‘A betrayal of progress’: Outrage over removal of councillor from committee after eight week campaign
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Fashionable pigeons offer new lease of life to drab Waterloo underpass
Fashionable pigeons offer new lease of life to drab Waterloo underpass
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Go-ahead given for four new tower blocks near South Bermondsey station
Go-ahead given for four new tower blocks near South Bermondsey station
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The children of the Second World War: Care home residents share their memories
The children of the Second World War: Care home residents share their memories
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Boxing club relieved to secure a new home – Now it just needs a £25k spruce up
Boxing club relieved to secure a new home – Now it just needs a £25k spruce up
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Railway recovers £3.4m of taxpayer money from fare dodgers
Railway recovers £3.4m of taxpayer money from fare dodgers
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North End Road’s residents mobilise to resist McDonald’s bid to stay open all hours
North End Road’s residents mobilise to resist McDonald’s bid to stay open all hours
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Hundreds of South Londoners trained in mental health first aid
Hundreds of South Londoners trained in mental health first aid
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Historic Blackheath mural from the 50s to get new lease of life
Historic Blackheath mural from the 50s to get new lease of life
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Brockwell Park festivals could be cancelled after High Court case ruling
Brockwell Park festivals could be cancelled after High Court case ruling
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Author on ‘plant-friendly’ lifestyle happily shares her philosophy
Author on ‘plant-friendly’ lifestyle happily shares her philosophy
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Six month jail term for fraudulent Woolwich resident who sublet flat
Six month jail term for fraudulent Woolwich resident who sublet flat
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Five held after violent outbreak at Thamesmead music event
Five held after violent outbreak at Thamesmead music event
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Watchdog decides police have ‘no case to answer’ over wrongful arrest in Fulham
Watchdog decides police have ‘no case to answer’ over wrongful arrest in Fulham
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Southwark and Wandsworth councils investigated by The Housing Ombudsman Service
Southwark and Wandsworth councils investigated by The Housing Ombudsman Service
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Westminster City Council trials air purifiers to curb cooking emissions
Westminster City Council trials air purifiers to curb cooking emissions
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Over 2000 people take part in St Christopher’s Fun Walk across South London – raising more than £178,000
Over 2000 people take part in St Christopher’s Fun Walk across South London – raising more than £178,000
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Thames Water fined over £100k for unsafe works in Kensington
Thames Water fined over £100k for unsafe works in Kensington
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Greenwich charity given £100k for move
Greenwich charity given £100k for move
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Train timetable changes in Greenwich, Bromley & Bexley
Train timetable changes in Greenwich, Bromley & Bexley
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Croydon’s four closed libraries to reopen as community hubs
Croydon’s four closed libraries to reopen as community hubs
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