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Elianne’s killer gets life as grieving family reveal ‘gaping wound’ and ‘deafening silence’ left by her death
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Croydon
Elianne’s killer gets life as grieving family reveal ‘gaping wound’ and ‘deafening silence’ left by her death
Man in custody after fatal road collision in West Wickham
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Bromley
Man in custody after fatal road collision in West Wickham
Hospital unveils new section to speed up patient care
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Lewisham
Hospital unveils new section to speed up patient care
Crackdown launched on dumped rental bikes blighting zones like one around Harrods
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Kensington & Chelsea
Crackdown launched on dumped rental bikes blighting zones like one around Harrods
Police probe after unexplained deaths of Thamesmead couple
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Bexley
Police probe after unexplained deaths of Thamesmead couple
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Bromley
Campaigners and victims call for inquiry into Windrush children’s education scandal
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Children of the Windrush generation wrongly labelled “educationally subnormal” and sent to schools for disabled pupils, say they will not ...
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Westminster
Night-time roadmap for West End aiming to strike the right balance
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By Adrian Zorzut, Local Democracy Reporter The ‘first-ever’ plan to bolster central London’s nightlife has been launched, and the public ...
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Lewisham
High-flyer Kim sees her gym dream take shape
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By Robert Firth, Local Democracy Reporter A South London woman quit her high-flying marketing career and spent her life’s savings ...
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Southwark
Church garden fountain that dodged blitz bomb gets new lease of life
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Free fresh drinking water is once again available in Southwark’s Christ Church Garden - thanks to the restoration of an ...
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Southwark
Child cyclist taken to hospital in critical condition after bus collision
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A child cyclist was taken to hospital in critical condition after a collision with a bus on Tuesday. Cops on ...
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Lambeth
Charity appeals to Brixton residents to look out for gangs after spike in crime
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An independent charity is appealing to residents and business owners in a crime hotspot to look out for gang activity ...
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Westminster
Strip club owner comes out fighting over non-payment to dancers
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By Adrian Zorzut, Local democracy Reporter A London strip club owner has defended withholding thousands of pounds in dancers’ tips ...
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Croydon
Croydon school welcomes royalty for 150th anniversary celebrations
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A school welcomed a royal visitor last week as part of its celebrations to mark more than a century of ...
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Croydon
Fitness instructors enrolled in breast cancer screening drive
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Leisure centre operator GLL has teamed up with NHS England for an innovative new pilot scheme, designed to encourage more ...
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Boxing club turfed out of ‘illegally occupied’ home in Croydon
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By Harrison Galliven, Local Democracy Reporter A Croydon boxing club has said it is struggling to find a new space ...
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Lambeth
Now 17 year-old is also charged with Lathaniel murder
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A 17-year-old boy has been charged with murder, in connection with the fatal shooting of Lathaniel Burrell in Stockwell. Lathaniel, ...
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Wandsworth
Dozens of firefighters tackle Putney house fire
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Dozens of firefighters tackled a blaze which spread through two floors of a house in Putney last night. Six fire ...
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Southwark
Council to make leaseholder bills more transparent after series of scandals
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A council is taking steps to make leaseholder bills more transparent after being hit by a series of scandals. Southwark ...
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Hammersmith & Fulham
Life sentence for Hammersmith man who stabbed Afghan hero after pub fight
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A fatal stabbing in a pub courtyard has led to three brothers being sentenced. Thirty-nine-year-old Mark Barrs, from Fulham, was ...
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Lambeth
‘They often say ‘I don’t want to die’’: Hospital reveals harrowing tales of knife crime after opening weapons bin
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The number of people treated for knife injuries at a hospital's emergency department have almost doubled since 2022, officials have ...
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Southwark
Higher priority on council housing list to go to those just out of care or escaping abuse
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By Robert Firth, Local Democracy Reporter Care leavers and domestic abuse survivors in Southwark will be given a better chance ...
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Wandsworth
Wandsworth girl guiding trio among latest Jack Petchey award winners
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A total of 28 young people from schools and colleges in Wandsworth received prestigious awards at Lambeth Assembly Hall in ...
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Lambeth
Police searching for man after teenage girl sexually assaulted on board train
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The British Transport Police (BTP) have released an image of a man they want to speak to after a teenage ...
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Bexley
New sixth form block officially unveiled at Bexley school
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Beths Grammar School has opened the doors to its brand-new Jubilee Sixth Form Centre, bringing exciting learning opportunities to over ...
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Bexley
Man jailed for ‘appalling’ town centre knife attack driven by obsession with woman
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A man who stabbed a woman and two men in a "brutal" and "appalling" attack last summer has been jailed ...
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Merton
Railway stations embrace the blooms – with Raynes Park at the forefront
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Railway stations under the wing of South Western Railway (SWR) are to take part in a special category in the ...
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Lambeth
Brixton family make ‘extraordinary escape’ from house fire after e-bike explodes
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A family made an “extraordinary escape” from a house fire in the early hours this morning after batteries in a ...
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Staff at Croydon school get into character as they embrace World Book Day
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Schools from the GLF Schools multi-academy trust have been celebrating World Book Day this week. Pupils across dozens of schools ...
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Lambeth
Imperial War Museum evacuated after man walks in with Second World War military items
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Visitors were evacuated from the Imperial War Museum yesterday afternoon after a visitor took military items from the Second World ...
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Lambeth
Boy, 17, and woman, 40, arrested after fatal shooting of Lathaniel Burrell
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A boy and a woman have been arrested in connection with the murder of Lathaniel Burrell, who was shot dead ...
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Southwark
Home owner’s challenge over service charges exposes ‘bogus items’ on bills
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By Robert Firth, Local Democracy Reporter A Southwark homeowner was incorrectly charged hundreds of pounds for lights in a random ...
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Croydon
New 434 bus will reach more remote part of Croydon for first time
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A ‘never previously served’ part of Croydon will soon benefit from an updated bus service following a long-awaited fix from ...
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Bexley
Arrest made as murder suspicions arise over missing Welling woman
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Police are appealing for the public’s help to find Nazire Koreli, who is missing from Welling. Nazire, 54 was reported ...
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Croydon
Blind doctor wins legal challenge against council over postal vote
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A man who is registered blind has won a legal challenge against a council after it sent him postal voting ...
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Southwark
Housing allocation: Care leavers and armed forces personnel may be housed faster under new proposals
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A council has proposed changes to its housing allocation scheme which could see care leavers and armed forces personnel offered ...
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Lambeth
Kennington Triangle comes under microscope in Lambeth traffic survey
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By Robert Firth, Local Democracy Reporter Traffic restrictions could be introduced in more streets in Kennington under plans revealed by ...
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Southwark
Hundreds of children to benefit after gallery secures major grant
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Hundreds of children are set to benefit from clubs and art activities after a gallery secured major funding to continue ...
Man rescued from water after train incident taken to major trauma centre
Man rescued from water after train incident taken to major trauma centre
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Appeals after alleged ‘skateboarder’ attack on Tube staff at Nine Elms
Appeals after alleged ‘skateboarder’ attack on Tube staff at Nine Elms
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Croydon students ‘take back the streets’ with community events
Croydon students ‘take back the streets’ with community events
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Lewisham’s inspiring young denizens earn awards recognising uplifting efforts
Lewisham’s inspiring young denizens earn awards recognising uplifting efforts
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New round of tree planting keeps Morden Park on the up and up
New round of tree planting keeps Morden Park on the up and up
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MP ‘delighted’ by visit to primary school to meet girls football team
MP ‘delighted’ by visit to primary school to meet girls football team
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Fight to secure future lease at Norbury Park tennis club is on track
Fight to secure future lease at Norbury Park tennis club is on track
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Little objection to Little Waitrose as bid for round-the-clock booze sales approved
Little objection to Little Waitrose as bid for round-the-clock booze sales approved
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Search continues for men behind gunshot that injured 50-year-old’s hand
Search continues for men behind gunshot that injured 50-year-old’s hand
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Man scales Big Ben holding Palestine flag as protesters gather below
Man scales Big Ben holding Palestine flag as protesters gather below
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Man, 32, charged with murder of boy after fatal shooting
Man, 32, charged with murder of boy after fatal shooting
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Man, 32, arrested after fatal shooting of 16-year-old Lathaniel Burrell
Man, 32, arrested after fatal shooting of 16-year-old Lathaniel Burrell
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Mum awarded funding to aid fight against period poverty
Mum awarded funding to aid fight against period poverty
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Council waves through £1m cut to library budget despite fierce opposition
Council waves through £1m cut to library budget despite fierce opposition
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Levels of deadly pollutants cut after ULEZ expansion, study finds
Levels of deadly pollutants cut after ULEZ expansion, study finds
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Wandsworth to champion accessibility in year as London Borough of Culture
Wandsworth to champion accessibility in year as London Borough of Culture
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Single mum encourages others to help build bridges for women in trades
Single mum encourages others to help build bridges for women in trades
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Affordable, low-energy development hailed as ‘huge step forward’ for social housing design
Affordable, low-energy development hailed as ‘huge step forward’ for social housing design
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Your Great South London Press Out Now!!
Your Great South London Press Out Now!!
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Two new high-rise blocks will be built above Southwark Tube station
Two new high-rise blocks will be built above Southwark Tube station
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Council insists support centre will remain open, but carers remain concerned about future of support
Council insists support centre will remain open, but carers remain concerned about future of support
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Man rescued from flames after fire breaks out in mixed-use building
Man rescued from flames after fire breaks out in mixed-use building
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Three jump from building to escape blaze in flat caused by e-scooter
Three jump from building to escape blaze in flat caused by e-scooter
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‘Peaceful’ elderly woman, 80, found dead in flat as teenager arrested on suspicion of murder
‘Peaceful’ elderly woman, 80, found dead in flat as teenager arrested on suspicion of murder
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