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MP launches political summer school to ‘supercharge’ work experience
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Wandsworth
MP launches political summer school to ‘supercharge’ work experience
Mental health trust unveils successor to Sir Norman Lamb
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Lambeth
Mental health trust unveils successor to Sir Norman Lamb
More families being forced out of council housing umbrella by accepting private tenancies
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Lambeth
More families being forced out of council housing umbrella by accepting private tenancies
Lewisham man living with prostate cancer inspired by Trisha Goddard’s Celebrity Big Brother appearance
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Lewisham
Lewisham man living with prostate cancer inspired by Trisha Goddard’s Celebrity Big Brother appearance
Mum vows to ‘carry torch’ for son Rijkaard as duo begin life sentences for Fellmongers killing
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Croydon
Mum vows to ‘carry torch’ for son Rijkaard as duo begin life sentences for Fellmongers killing
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Kensington & Chelsea
Former bijou restaurant with celeb guestlists wants to reinvent itself after falling on hard times
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  By Adrian Zorzut, Local Democracy Reporter A popular Notting Hill restaurant visited by the royals is set to be ...
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Hammersmith & Fulham
Stalled work on old Fulham town hall conversion raises questions
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By Ben Lynch, Local Democracy Reporter The Grade-II* listed former Fulham Town Hall is being protected by live-in guardians while ...
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Wandsworth
Key river crossing no longer London’s “most boring” bridge
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Wandsworth bridge has received a major glow up with fresh new exterior lighting. Built in 1939, the key river crossing ...
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Westminster
Merger of two Westminster schools may be only solution to falling numbers, say governors
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By Ben Lynch, Local Democracy Reporter Two Westminster primary schools may be amalgamated as they battle falling pupil rolls and ...
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Lambeth
‘They’re going to trample over us’: Community locks horns with council over ‘dramatic’ changes to street
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A community has locked horns with its council over plans which they say will see shops forced to close and ...
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Greenwich
Former college site at Deptford Bridge earmarked for skyscrapers up to 31-storeys
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By Cameron Blackshaw, Local Democracy Reporter Plans have been submitted to build a large high-rise development on the grounds of ...
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Kensington & Chelsea
Late night karaoke hell has left neighbour ‘at the end of his tether’
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  By Adrian Zorzut, Local Democracy Reporter A resident has called for a pub’s licence to be reviewed after claiming ...
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Bexley
Councillors launch help with housing booklet for struggling residents
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Labour councillors in one borough have launched a booklet with everything you need to know about housing support in the ...
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Southwark
Hillingdon Street stabbing : 21-year-old victim named
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Police have named the 21-year-old victim of Monday evening's fatal stabbing in Walworth as Giovanny Rendon Bedoya, who lived locally. ...
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Southwark
Southwark Lib Dems slam council for using fossil fuel vehicles
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Southwark Liberal Democrats have slammed the council for failing to reduce the number of fossil fuel vehicles in its fleet. ...
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Lambeth
Young Black Filmmakers Fund launches with £10k up for grabs
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A competition exclusively designed to support young Black filmmakers with a prize fund up to £10,000 has just launched. The ...
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Croydon
Labour selects Croydon Mayoral candidate they believe is exactly who borough needs
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The Labour Party has selected Rowenna Davis as its candidate for Mayor of Croydon at next year’s local elections. The ...
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Lambeth
Streamlined service bids to speed up care for neck and spinal injury patients at King’s
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The neurosurgical team at King’s College Hospital is trialling a new way of working to reduce the time patients are ...
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Merton
PC accused of rape to appear before Westminster Magistrates
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A Met officer is due in court today to face a charge of rape. PC Rupert Edwards, attached to the ...
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Croydon
Glad All Over gets a fresh Crystal Palace airing with Wembley on the way
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Palace for Life, the official charity of Crystal Palace FC, has released a cover of the club’s iconic walk-out anthem, ...
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Greenwich
Shortlist of three names for new leisure centre – now it’s time for residents to choose
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The new leisure centre at Woolwich is due to open at the end of the year - so the time ...
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Southwark
‘This is now an epidemic’: Grassroots organisation calls for action after fatal Walworth stabbing
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Another young man has died from stab wounds this week, resulting in a call to action from "underfunded" grassroots organisations. ...
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Hammersmith & Fulham
Hammersmith’s ‘Town Hall campus’ should be completed by year’s end
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By Ben Lynch, Local Democracy Reporter A West London development described as ‘Britain’s most exciting’ new arts, cultural and business ...
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Lewisham
Three Lewisham schools selected for climate-friendly energy-saving grants
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Following the council’s successful bid for funding, three Lewisham schools have been selected for the Mayor of London’s Greener Schools ...
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Croydon
‘I never imagined we could treat patients like this’: New treatment for heart failure cuts deaths by two thirds
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A new way of treating heart failure has cut deaths by nearly two-thirds, bringing hope to patients and families affected ...
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Wandsworth
Council to decide soon on scheme for ‘tallest building in Battersea’
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By Charlotte Lillywhite, Local Democracy Reporter Plans to build a gigantic 35-storey tower next to London’s only licensed heliport are ...
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Lambeth
Lambeth awash with 2,000 new trees after planting spree
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Lambeth council has planted 2,000 new trees across the borough over the winter planting season which is just ending. During ...
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Lambeth
Campaigners launch legal challenge against council over Brockwell Park events
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Campaigners fighting to protect Brockwell Park from large-scale events have launched a legal challenge against a council. Protect Brockwell Park ...
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Southwark
Murder investigation launched following death of a 21-year-old man in Walworth
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Another South London murder inquiry is under way after a fatal stabbing in Walworth yesterday evening. Police and emergency services ...
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Lambeth
Clapham club’s closure sought by the Met after allegation of rape
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By Robert Firth, Local Democracy Reporter Police want to temporarily close a club where a woman was allegedly raped by ...
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Wandsworth
‘Get ready to make a splash’: Tooting Bec Lido reopens for the summer
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Tooting Bec Lido, the UK’s largest freshwater swimming pool, will reopen to the public on Thursday. Throughout the summer months, ...
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Wandsworth
Inmate’s sad death flagged up ‘excessive heat’ issue in prison cells at Wandsworth
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By Charlotte Lillywhite, Local Democracy Reporter A prisoner at HMP Wandsworth was living in a cell that was ‘too hot’ ...
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Lambeth
Brixton set for brand new music venue to open on former site of Prince of Wales
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A brand new music venue is set to open this week in Brixton, promising to shake up South London’s nightlife. ...
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Lewisham
Disabled mum fleeing abusive partner let down by Lewisham housing chiefs, says report
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By Robert Firth, Local Democracy Reporter A disabled mum has won over £3,500 from Lewisham council after she was split ...
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Croydon
Court hearing today for man accused of killing 58-year-old woman
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A man is due to appear in court today charged with the murder of a woman in Croydon. Earlston Bennet, ...
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Greenwich
Campaigners ‘thrilled’ after rare post-war mural saved
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A key post-war mural, that was under threat of being demolished as part of a regeneration project on an estate, ...
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Lewisham
Lewisham man charged with killing his 45-year-old wife
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A man has been charged with murder following the death of his 45-year-old spouse. Hai Van Nguyen, 41, of Hatfield ...
‘We’re fighting for survival’: Future of food charity hangs in the balance after cuts
‘We’re fighting for survival’: Future of food charity hangs in the balance after cuts
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Affordable homes to be built over old Peckham garages
Affordable homes to be built over old Peckham garages
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Woman dies after Plumstead house fire
Woman dies after Plumstead house fire
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Batman and Robin cops swoop on Westminster Bridge to tackle gambling gangs
Batman and Robin cops swoop on Westminster Bridge to tackle gambling gangs
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Greenwich signs up to weekend foster care programme
Greenwich signs up to weekend foster care programme
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Library opening its doors for special night-time literary sessions
Library opening its doors for special night-time literary sessions
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Spate of stabbings sweep across South London with five hospitalised
Spate of stabbings sweep across South London with five hospitalised
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Pilot scheme to lower schools energy bills rolls out
Pilot scheme to lower schools energy bills rolls out
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Merton activists rally in support of Palestinian cause
Merton activists rally in support of Palestinian cause
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Campaigners call on TfL to extend consultation period on Streatham scheme
Campaigners call on TfL to extend consultation period on Streatham scheme
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Man arrested after woman, 58, found dead in home
Man arrested after woman, 58, found dead in home
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Search for Kaliyah: Body found in the Thames
Search for Kaliyah: Body found in the Thames
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Man in custody on suspicion of murdering woman in Lewisham
Man in custody on suspicion of murdering woman in Lewisham
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Old Kent Road to close this weekend for New Cross substation delivery
Old Kent Road to close this weekend for New Cross substation delivery
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Resident thought she was ‘going to die’ when lift in housing block fell two floors
Resident thought she was ‘going to die’ when lift in housing block fell two floors
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New innovative partnership to recruit more foster carers
New innovative partnership to recruit more foster carers
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Shopping Centre in Wandsworth gets a new makeover
Shopping Centre in Wandsworth gets a new makeover
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Commuters call for more ticket barriers on East Croydon rail bridge to avoid overcrowding
Commuters call for more ticket barriers on East Croydon rail bridge to avoid overcrowding
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Met cop who made misogynistic comments in group chat given final warning
Met cop who made misogynistic comments in group chat given final warning
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Two men convicted of manslaughter after body found in car boot
Two men convicted of manslaughter after body found in car boot
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Council seeks feedback for school’s expansion
Council seeks feedback for school’s expansion
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Community space in Lewisham wins award for wellness impact
Community space in Lewisham wins award for wellness impact
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Peckham’s passion for sustainable fashion helps to save sight
Peckham’s passion for sustainable fashion helps to save sight
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Council fines network company failing ‘bare minimum’ of safety
Council fines network company failing ‘bare minimum’ of safety
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