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Bloodied pavement is just latest grim episode for trauma-hit New Addington
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Croydon
Bloodied pavement is just latest grim episode for trauma-hit New Addington
Catford Mews: MP leading campaign to reopen Lewisham’s only cinema
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Lewisham
Catford Mews: MP leading campaign to reopen Lewisham’s only cinema
Croydon town hall called out by volunteer group for ‘neglecting’ country park
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Croydon
Croydon town hall called out by volunteer group for ‘neglecting’ country park
Cycling group challenges developer over Lewisham Shopping Centre plans
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Lewisham
Cycling group challenges developer over Lewisham Shopping Centre plans
Plan for conversion of public toilets into flower stall could soon be coming up roses
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Lambeth
Plan for conversion of public toilets into flower stall could soon be coming up roses
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Bromley
Students awash with great deeds for their communities are lavished with deserving praise
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Students from 17 schools gathered for the annual Bromley Borough Rotary Youth Awards - with 36 young people recognised for ...
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Westminster
Fundraiser visits women’s charity on seventh stop of 10-night sleep-out challenge
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A mother has taken on a gruelling 10-night sleep out fundraiser challenge to support vulnerable women and the services that ...
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Greenwich
Three years on from Ben’s passing, his family continues to help cause of young people facing cancer
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It is an anniversary that will always feel crushingly sad for a family in Greenwich. World Cancer Day coincides with ...
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Croydon
Black history project will revive works of African philosophers through film
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Young offenders from areas hit by gang violence have launched a black history project to showcase the work of African ...
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Westminster
Lawyer calls for government inquiry into ballet body shaming allegations
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A leading abuse lawyer has called for government action after settling what is believed to be the first case of ...
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Greenwich
‘An important platform for culture’: New community radio station set for Greenwich
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Plans for a new community radio station in Greenwich have been approved by the council. LOOSE.FM, will be housed in ...
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Lewisham
Lewisham’s cabinet reshuffled after two councillors resign
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Lewisham council has performed a cabinet reshuffle after the resignation of two members. Mayor of Lewisham, Brenda Dacres, confirmed the ...
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Greenwich
‘Fat and bald banter’ that led to brawl ends in £19k pay-out to hospital receptionist
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A hospital receptionist who was allegedly attacked by a security guard after the pair’s ‘escalating’ banter got ‘out of hand’ ...
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Bromley
Schoolchildren invited to Houses of Parliament by MP
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Schoolchildren in Bromley have been invited to the Houses of Parliament after being paid a special visit by an MP. ...
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Greenwich
Greetings for new Millennium Village tenants – with council keen to flag up positive impacts
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New council tenants of Greenwich Millennium Village joined the council leader and local ward councillors at a special event to ...
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Merton
Common life comes under the microscope
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The children of the Wimbledon Common Nature Club and their families met for a session of "Life Under the Microscope". ...
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Southwark
Foul play ruled out over Waterloo escalator fall that preceded death
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Police investigating the death of 48-year-old Ian Airlie have received new evidence following a media appeal for information. On Wednesday, ...
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Lambeth
Owner banned from keeping animals after straying mastiff found malnourished
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A woman has been banned from keeping animals for 10 years after a prosecution by the RSPCA.  Shannon Beecher, 27, ...
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Southwark
Applications invited for Southwark’s Pride month
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Southwark’s LGBTQI+ community and organisations are being encouraged to apply for a share of £30,000 towards their Pride events this ...
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Merton
Wandle Trail’s ‘missing link’ at Earlsfield on course to be fixed
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By Harrison Galliven, Local Democracy Reporter A peaceful riverside walk that is interrupted by a busy high street could finally ...
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Wandsworth
‘A dangerous fool’: Daniel Khalife sentenced to 14 years in prison
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The former British soldier Daniel Khalife has been sentenced to more than 14 years in custody. The 23-year-old was sentenced ...
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Wandsworth
Young air cadets from South London earn recognition for their enthusiasm and dedication
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About 100 young people from the Air Cadets London Wing -  including many from Wandsworth - received prestigious recognition for ...
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Croydon
Sentence of 20 years handed to killer of ex-girlfriend
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A man has been handed a life sentence for the murder of his ex-girlfriend in Croydon. Hussain Haron, 24, of ...
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Merton
Wimbledon Championship charity offers £290,000 to community projects
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The Wimbledon Championships charity will offer £290,000 in a community project grants, the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) announced ...
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Kensington & Chelsea
Voting opens for £600K Grenfell community projects fund
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Projects which support community-led recovery from the Grenfell tragedy are in line for a share of £600,000 from the council. ...
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Lambeth
London’s largest adult education centre gets £5.8m for refurb of ‘iconic’ building
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London's largest centre for adult education is set for a multi-million pound makeover after receiving a government grant. Morley College ...
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Westminster
Kuwait-based firm ordered to address fire safety concerns in Paddington block
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By Ben Lynch, Local Democracy Reporter A judge has ordered works to be completed on a Paddington residential block with ...
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Westminster
Decisions needed on what to do about replacing Pimlico’s ageing heating system
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By Adrian Zorzut, Local Democracy Reporter Upgrading the UK’s oldest district heating system, which powers more than 3,000 homes, will ...
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Southwark
Entrepreneurial legacy of ‘Del Boy’ lives on in Peckham
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Legendary actor Sir David Jason turned 85 years old this weekend, as new research revealed the true legacy of his ...
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Southwark
Disabled tenant had to pay for cook because Southwark took so long to sort out kitchen doorway
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By Robert Firth, Local Democracy Reporter A disabled woman was blocked from using her kitchen for almost a year due ...
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Croydon
Croydon vows to get tough on houses of illegal multiple occupancy
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By Harrison Galliven, Local Democracy Service Croydon’s mayor has insisted action will be taken against unauthorised houses of multiple occupation ...
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Kensington & Chelsea
Digga D sentenced to nearly four years in jail for supplying cannabis
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A famous drill rapper has been jailed for importing and supplying large quantities of cannabis. Digga D, whose name is ...
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Greenwich
Council U-turns on decision to close Maryon Wilson Animal Park
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A council has U-turned on plans to close an animal park after more than 10,000 people signed a petition against ...
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Lewisham
Councillor calls on local authority to distance itself from ‘cult’ church
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A councillor slammed Lewisham's local Labour leadership for not distancing itself from a ‘cult’ church during a meeting last week. ...
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Westminster
‘Flames coming out of the scaffolding’: Family-of-four escape blaze in block of flats
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A family-of-four managed to escape from a block of flats after a fire broke out of the ground floor. Six ...
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Lambeth
Video shows moment shoplifter caught in the act by police
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A man who was caught in the act during a Met operation to tackle shoplifting has been jailed. Cops in ...
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Lambeth
Councillor waiting three years to make maiden speech accuses leadership of ‘silencing’ him
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By Robert Firth, Local Democracy Reporter A rebel Labour councillor still waiting to make his maiden speech more than 1,000 ...
Consultation launched for ‘Bakerloop’ bus to link Elephant & Castle and Lewisham
Consultation launched for ‘Bakerloop’ bus to link Elephant & Castle and Lewisham
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On the buses – breaking the silence, one stop at a time
On the buses – breaking the silence, one stop at a time
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Your Great South London Press Out Now!!
Your Great South London Press Out Now!!
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‘Sick and twisted’ couple admit murdering and dismembering Sarah Mayhew
‘Sick and twisted’ couple admit murdering and dismembering Sarah Mayhew
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Operation Hessian: Cops make 32 arrests in week of raids across Merton
Operation Hessian: Cops make 32 arrests in week of raids across Merton
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Essentials on a budget: Preloved sale for parents popping up across Bromley
Essentials on a budget: Preloved sale for parents popping up across Bromley
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Police Constable sacked for harassing and stalking ex-girlfriend
Police Constable sacked for harassing and stalking ex-girlfriend
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Planned tram track work to disrupt East Croydon services throughout February
Planned tram track work to disrupt East Croydon services throughout February
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Bar allowed to play music until 11pm despite neighbours complaints
Bar allowed to play music until 11pm despite neighbours complaints
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South London has new nightclub after council drops objections to venue
South London has new nightclub after council drops objections to venue
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Gunman jailed after ‘brazenly’ shooting rival gang member in broad daylight
Gunman jailed after ‘brazenly’ shooting rival gang member in broad daylight
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‘Truly irreplaceable’: Iconic West End cinema under threat of closure
‘Truly irreplaceable’: Iconic West End cinema under threat of closure
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